Demon Slayer: The Second God Who Walks the Earth

Since Chiba Yo had only been a member of the Demon Slayer Corps for a short time, and he wasn't the one who recruited him, Kagaya felt that he was the most likely person to agree to his plan.

After hearing Kagaya's words, Chiba Yo wanted to refuse, but he had nothing to say in rebuttal.

Just then, Tamayo spoke up.

"Forgive my bluntness, but I don't think this plan is feasible. I think Muzan is simply impossible to appear."

Muzan Kibutsuji was an extremely cowardly fellow. A hundred years ago, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, a user of the Breath of the Sun, defeated him in one move. Although he failed to kill him, he left him with a deep psychological scar.

Yang's appearance is extremely similar to Yoriichi Tsugikuni. The last time he encountered Muzan, he was so frightened that he split and fled, and he has not shown his face since.

Because of the presence of Yang, I think Muzan will continue to hide and not come out, just like he did a hundred years ago; this alone won't be enough to lure him out.

Compared to Kagaya and Chiba Yo, Tamayo had a much deeper understanding of Muzan and knew exactly what kind of person he was.

After listening to Tamayo's words, Kagaya fell into deep thought. His plan was based on the premise that Muzan would come to kill him after knowing that the Ubuyashiki mansion was open. If Muzan did not come, the plan would indeed be useless.

Given that Tamayo had served Muzan for many years and knew him better than they did, Kagaya chose to trust her judgment.

"Does Ms. Tamayo have any good ideas?" Kagaya asked Tamayo.

Tamayo doesn't really have any good solutions right now. Muzan's escape has left them somewhat helpless, but she has come up with some less-than-ideal plans.

"When I was with Muzan, I learned a lot about him. The reason he kept creating demons was actually to find a medicinal herb called Blue Spider Lily."

This medicinal herb is extremely important to Muzan; it may very well be the key to whether he can truly achieve immortality.

Because I am a demon, and because I was previously hunted by Muzan, I don't have much space or time to move around. I think you can try to find this medicinal herb, and once you find it, spread the word to attract Muzan's attention.

This makes it more likely to reveal itself, but the chances of it showing up are still extremely slim. However, even if it doesn't appear, it will definitely send a ghost to investigate, and it might reveal something.

Tamayo spoke up.

Kagaya had never heard of this information before, but after hearing it, he felt it was quite feasible.

"I understand. I will have the Demon Slayer Corps children keep an eye out for this herb, and I will send a crow to inform you once it is found."

Yaozai replied.

Chiba Yo felt somewhat guilty listening to their conversation. He felt that things had become so difficult because he hadn't been able to kill Muzan when they first met.

"In addition, I will also try to find Muzan's whereabouts. I told Yang before that if I can find Muzan's whereabouts, I will tell him the location immediately."

Tamayo added.

Regarding the elimination of Muzan, they did not come up with any particularly feasible strategies tonight, and then Kagaya brought up another matter.

"Ms. Tamayo, I'd like to know what stage your drug development for dealing with Muzan is at. Would you mind telling me?"

Upon hearing this, Tamayo replied, "The drug to counteract Muzan's splitting has been successfully developed, and another drug to age him is also nearing completion. Only the drug to turn demons back into humans is still a bit lacking, but it should be completed soon."

This research requires the blood of the Twelve Demon Moons. I just received the Upper Moon blood from Tanjiro a couple of days ago, and haven't had a chance to start the research yet.

"Huff...huff...Is that so...You've really worked hard. Our Demon Slayer Corps also has a poison expert among the Hashirama. If possible, I'd like her to assist you in developing the drug to turn demons back into humans..."

After talking for so long, Kagaya's body became somewhat weak.

He was referring to Shinobu Kocho, of course.

"If the pillar you mentioned is willing, then I naturally have no objection."

Tamayo replied that she thought the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps might not accept her, especially since Chiba Yo initially wanted to kill her and Yushiro.

"Thank you, Ms. Tamayo... I'll talk to her in advance..." Kagaya said with a smile.

Tonight's negotiations did not end very successfully.

Midnight has fallen. In a desolate area far from the Demon Slayer Corps, a car has been cut to pieces by something, and a father and daughter are huddled behind the wrecked vehicle, trembling with fear.

Beside the car stood two figures. One, dressed as a samurai, stood holding a sword, his shadow obscuring the figure lying prostrate on the ground in front of him, too afraid to raise his head...

Chapter 107 The unintentional person

"Please, please let me go! If you're hungry, you can go eat those two over there. Their meat will definitely taste better!"

With his head pressed tightly to the ground, Kaigaku's back was covered in cold sweat. The oppressive feeling from the demon in front of him made him completely unable to muster the will to fight.

Having just witnessed the attack, Kaigaku knew that the other party could easily kill him, so in order to save his life, he knelt down.

I'll die... I'll definitely die the moment it makes a move! I can't die! I absolutely cannot die! I've finally survived such a difficult time, repeatedly escaping death's door, and finally gained this immense strength. I can't die like this; I must become even stronger! I'll take down all those who mocked and looked down on me!

Even if I have to press my head to the ground, even if I'm as insignificant as an ant, even if I have to betray others, I don't care about any of it as long as I can survive!

A father and daughter hiding behind a wrecked vehicle were furious after hearing Kaigaku say those words.

"Kaiyue! You ungrateful beast! I paid you the highest salary, and when I knew you had nowhere to go, I even let you stay in our spare house for free. I gave you the best treatment among those in your position. I never expected that you would betray me the moment we encountered danger. Are you even human?"

"I was so blind to have taken you in to protect my daughter!"

The middle-aged man was trembling with anger and cursed at Kaiyue.

The man's name was Nakatayama. He was a wealthy businessman who had lost his wife in middle age. Because his daughter's bodyguard was getting old, he planned to hire another one. Because the salary he offered was good, a lot of people came to apply.

Kaigaku was one of them. On the last day of the recruitment, he knocked all the applicants who had gathered to the ground and they couldn't get up. When Nakatayama arrived, only Kaigaku was standing.

After learning what had happened, Nakatayama greatly admired Kaigaku, considering him a young hero. He immediately selected him to be his daughter's bodyguard, giving him the highest salary, the best treatment, and even letting him stay in their villa for free.

Kaigaku always behaved normally, and Nakatayama could see him diligently training every day.

Thinking about his daughter who was still unmarried and of suitable age, he even had the idea of ​​taking him in as his son-in-law.

However, the unexpected happened on his way back to his hometown for a while.

A humanoid monster with six eyes appeared in the middle of the road. Nakatayama was startled and immediately tried to turn the car around and run away. However, the monster drew a knife from its waist and the fine crescent blades slashed the car to pieces. He and his daughter were also injured in the legs, while only Kaigaku was unharmed.

Seeing Kaigaku walk towards the monster, Nakatayama felt a glimmer of hope, thinking that Kaigaku could defeat the monster and save him and his daughter. He even planned to ask his daughter's opinion if that were the case, to see if they could be brought together.

But things didn't go as he expected. Kaiyue, whom he regarded as a promising young talent and a young hero, actually knelt down in front of the monster. What surprised him even more was that Kaiyue easily betrayed him and his daughter without the slightest hesitation.

Kaigaku ignored Nakatayama's insults and continued to beg for mercy.

"I am very strong, and I will become even stronger. Letting me live will definitely be of use to you! I can find more humans for you! I can help you! Please, please spare me! I will do anything as long as you don't kill me!"

Although he didn't verbally acknowledge Nakatayama, Kaigaku kept cursing him in his mind after hearing his words.

That old geezer, talking about the highest salary, but it's not much different from the Demon Slayer Corps' pay. The room I'm given is far worse than the one you and your father are living in, yet he claims to be giving me the best treatment.

He's as fat as a pig and still laughs like an idiot every day; it's disgusting.

And now you're still cursing me? If I survive, the first thing I'll do is kill you all!

Kaigaku didn't dare mention the Demon Slayer Corps, fearing he would lose his life if he did. He didn't know the personality of the demon in front of him, so he could only cautiously try to see if he could please it.

However, he didn't mention it, but the ghost in front of him did.

"You used to be a swordsman in the Demon Slayer Corps."

Kokushibo looked at Kaigaku and said this, while sheathing the sword in his hand.

Upon hearing Kokushibo's words, Kaigaku was startled and immediately explained, "I have already defected from the Demon Slayer Corps. The Demon Slayer Corps is now my enemy. I can help you deal with the Demon Slayer Corps! I can help you kill the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen! I also know the location of the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters!"

I can draw a map to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters!

"If you're not comfortable with that, you can turn me into a ghost, as long as I can live..."

Kaigaku tried his best to explain his value to Kokushibo, hoping to save his life.

Looking at Kaigaku, who was willing to do anything to survive, Kokushibo reached out his hand.

"Stretch out your hand..."

Kokushibo spoke to Kaigaku.

Upon hearing this, Kaigaku immediately did as instructed, lying down on the ground and extending his hands.

Blood dripped onto Kaigaku's hand. Even without Kokushibo saying anything, he knew he couldn't let these things slip by.

"Since you so desperately want to live... then let us make you one of us... You will become stronger... and you will also gain endless lifespan..."

The stronger the swordsman... the longer it takes for them to transform into a demon... It took me a full three days...

If a swordsman who can control his breath decides to become a demon... then even that person must personally bestow his blood...

Among these swordsmen, a very few were due to special physical constitutions... and were ultimately unable to transform into demons...

Which one are you...?

This blood is extremely precious... not a single drop can be wasted... if you dare spill it on the ground...

Your head and body...

They would bid each other farewell amidst a shower of blood.

Kokushibo only told Kaigaku the most important point at the very end. By then, all the blood was already in Kaigaku's hands. If Kaigaku hadn't been careful enough not to spill the blood, he would probably be decapitated just as Kokushibo had said.

Although Muzan said that quantity was the priority, Kokushibo still preferred to turn the strong into demons.

In this respect, the swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps are among the most outstanding among humans.

The unparalleled sense of oppression instilled in Kaigaku a fear that made every cell in his body want to scream.

His body trembled with fear, but Kaigaku's hand did not dare to move even slightly.

Swallowing the blood in his hand completely, all the cells in his body stirred at that moment. An indescribable feeling filled Kaigaku's body, causing him to collapse to the ground.

As Kaigaku turned into a demon and entered the city, Kokushibo walked towards the father and daughter hiding behind the car. Nakatayama was still cursing Kaigaku, while his daughter was crying in his arms, not daring to look up at the current situation.

"Although your strength is too weak... it is, after all, that person's request..."

Chapter 108 The Tortured Hidden Team Member

He walked step by step toward the father and daughter. They were also unable to move due to their leg injuries, but even if they were not injured, they would have no way to deal with Kokushibo.

Hearing the footsteps, the daughter in Nakatayama's arms trembled even more violently; she was so frightened that she couldn't even cry out.

Nakatayama stopped cursing Kaigaku after seeing Kokushibo approaching.

"Can you please leave my daughter alone?"

His lips trembled slightly as he asked Kokushibo.

"Can……"

Kokushibo uttered two words, then drew the Hollow Crying God and stabbed it into the bodies of the two men. The Hollow Crying God, being a weapon forged from its own flesh and blood, also contained its own blood.

When blood was injected into Nakatayama's daughter's body, the blood contained Muzan's blood immediately caused changes in her body.

After a while, the gnawing sound stopped, and a new ghost was born...

Kokushibo never intended to turn both of them into demons; that would just be a waste of blood.

What attracts ghosts most is the flesh and blood of their relatives. If two blood relatives are turned into ghosts at the same time, it is almost certain that the one who becomes a ghost first will eat the one who becomes a ghost later.

Upper Moon Six is ​​an exception. Perhaps because they voluntarily became demons, or perhaps for some other reason, neither of them exhibited this behavior.

After sending the newly born demon away, Kokushibo looked at Kaigaku, who was turning into a demon.

How far you can go... depends on yourself...

"It hurts so much!! It hurts so much!! Why does my leg hurt so much!!"

In the ward, Zenitsu's legs were in casts and wrapped in bandages, and he was crying loudly.

The hidden team member responsible for taking care of him covered his ears, wishing he could just knock Zenitsu unconscious inside the room.

Finally, he couldn't bear it any longer, so he went out and closed the ward door tightly.

The high-decibel shouts subsided somewhat at this point, as the room's soundproofing was quite good.

"Taking care of the wounded is really not easy. I wonder how it is on Goto-senpai's side. This blond soldier is almost driving me crazy. No wonder he turned down the care of the unconscious red-haired boy instead of the one with the lighter injuries..."

Only then did the hidden team members finally breathe a sigh of relief, grumbling in frustration.

The Goto he mentioned is another member of the Hidden Team, currently responsible for taking care of Tanjiro.

Speaking of which, Goto's connection with Tanjiro and the other two is indeed quite deep. During the Natagumo Mountain incident, Tanjiro was kicked unconscious by Kanao, and it was Goto who found Tanjiro unconscious at that time.

Following the trial of Tanjiro and Nezuko, he was also the team member who carried Tanjiro on his back. After arriving at the ward, Zenitsu even got snot on his clothes.

He was also one of those who went to the entertainment district to handle the aftermath of the battle not long ago, and he was the first to discover Tanjiro and his group.

Having spent so much time together, Goto had come to understand the personalities of the three swordsmen, so when distributing the wounded, he generously gave Zenitsu, who was less seriously injured, to his junior.

Chiba Yo had just reached the ward when he heard the ninja member's complaints. He remembered that it was similar when he last visited Zenitsu in the ward.