Muichiro Tokito's body stiffened for a moment under such oppressive force, but the next moment, a power emerged within him that countered this immense pressure.
Boom!
Muichiro Tokito's body seemed to transform into a sharp blade, cleaving through the pressure exerted by Upper Moon One.
"Hmm? Like a sharp sword that can cut through anything... You are... a nichirin blade, there's a... nostalgic... aura..."
Kokushibo spoke very slowly, but he gave Muichiro Tokito an irresistible feeling, as if a god standing on a high mountain was looking down at the people at the foot of the mountain.
Muichiro Tokito held his nichirin blade with both hands, calmly gazing at the demon before him, cold sweat forming in his palms.
Upper Moon One! Is this an Upper Moon? Compared to a Lower Moon, it's a completely different creature!
Why is he still holding a sword? Could it be that this Upper Moon was once a Swordsman? He was probably a powerful master before becoming a demon.
Under the gaze of those six eyes, Muichiro Tokito felt every inch of his skin prickle, as if his body, from skin to bone, had been X-rayed.
If it were me before I became Lord Xia Wei's Family, I would have been instantly killed the first moment I encountered this demon!
But I am different now; no matter how strong the Upper Moon in front of me is, I will ultimately slay him.
Muichiro Tokito took a deep breath, his eyes becoming calm, and he instantly adjusted to his optimal state, entering combat.
All this confidence came from his special skill, a skill Lord Xia Wei described as the most unique skill among all the Pillars.
'Chosen One'
·Learning ability greatly increased.
·Growth speed greatly increased.
·Growth limit greatly increased.
'Misfortune and Fortune Depend on Each Other'
·When in grave danger, temporarily gain multiple rare skills that counteract the danger, with a maximum of five.
·After overcoming the danger, be afflicted with negative effects such as "memory loss," "mental weakness," and "dazed consciousness" for a period of time.
'Swordsmanship Master'
·When holding a sword, burst power is moderately increased.
·When using Swordsmanship, speed is greatly increased.
Just now, the 'Misfortune and Fortune Depend on Each Other' skill activated, granting the temporary skill 'Breaker' which counters the oppressive force of the Upper Moon before him.
This skill allows him to break through any imposing aura that affects him, not limited to oppressive force, sword pressure, mental oppression, and so on.
However, after the skill's effect disappears, he will suffer various negative effects.
As for the negative effects, Muichiro Tokito didn't care at all; everyone would heal him.
Kokushibo looked at Muichiro Tokito, who had cut through his aura, and stroked his chin, amazed, slowly saying, "What... is your name?"
He sensed that the Demon Slayer Corps Swordsman before him shared his bloodline, and that his body, Swordsmanship, mental strength, and talent all rivaled his own when he was human.
In these four hundred years, it was the first time he had seen such a Swordsman, and one of his own bloodline at that.
He even saw two parts of his most hated and loathed younger brother in this descendant of his.
Muichiro Tokito pointed his nichirin blade, held with both hands, at Upper Moon One, somewhat puzzled as to why the opponent didn't immediately attack, and calmly stated, "Muichiro Tokito."
Kokushibo was silent for a moment: "I see... So that's it... The 'Tsugikuni' surname has disappeared."
Muichiro Tokito's expression was cold, somewhat confused; what was the situation with Upper Moon One? His mind seemed very clear, completely different from other demons.
Kokushibo looked at the confused Muichiro Tokito and said, "Three hundred years have passed... It's no wonder."
"When I... was human... my name was Tsugikuni Michikatsu."
"You are... the descendant of... the child I left in the Tsugikuni family."
"In other words... my descendant."
Muichiro Tokito's eyes widened; this news hit him like a bombshell, his heart pounding, and the blood in his body boiling like fire.
He now understood the abnormal reason for his blood's roar.
So that's it! He couldn't believe it! Upper Moon One before him was actually his ancestor!
His body, with its blood boiling like fire, made him have to believe it.
Muichiro Tokito instantly became calm.
No wonder he felt this way; because his ancestor became a demon, Heaven was urging him to slay the ancestor who had turned into a demon.
He learned from Amane that his ancestors were all powerful Swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps.
If this demon before him was his ancestor from three hundred years ago, then he was a Swordsman of the Sun Breathing...
"Mist Breathing! Fifth Form: Sea of Cloud and Mist!"
Muichiro Tokito instantly launched an attack, and with the appearance of wave-like clouds and mist, Muichiro Tokito's figure disappeared.
The next moment, he appeared at Kokushibo's side, his nichirin blade unleashing a wide-ranging, high-speed flurry of slashes towards Kokushibo's neck, aiming to overwhelm him.
But as the slashes fell, Muichiro Tokito found that the demon before him had already vanished from his spot.
Muichiro Tokito's pupils contracted, and he instantly turned and unleashed a series of slashes, a cloud of mist rising, but he didn't receive an attack, feeling a slight doubt in his heart.
Is it because I am his descendant that he doesn't want to attack me?
At the same time, the effect of 'Misfortune and Fortune Depend on Each Other' activated again, granting the temporary skill 'Clear Minded Sword'.
This skill gave him extraordinary five senses, even allowing him to directly enter the legendary supreme domain, "Transparent World."
In this instant, the world seen through his eyes became transparent; the weaknesses of all living creatures and their movement trajectories could be seen.
Not only that, but his state of mind also entered the level of still water, which is the state of absolute rationality in combat.
Kokushibo's six eyes looked in surprise at Muichiro Tokito, whose aura had suddenly vanished, and now he felt an abnormality coming from every cell in his body.
This was the feeling of being peered at, caused by being penetrated by his gaze.
"Truly astonishing... Your Swordsmanship is indeed exquisite, and your Breathing Technique has reached the highest level a human can achieve, and you've even... entered the supreme domain, "Transparent World."
Kokushibo's speech was no longer slow; his words were full of praise.
"Muichiro Tokito... your age... is around fourteen, isn't it?"
"To have such Swordsmanship and talent at such a young age, even I, when I was human, couldn't compare to you."
"As expected of my descendant... Although the blood has thinned... it doesn't matter."
"Even if the surname is severed, my cells still managed to proliferate and survive."
Muichiro Tokito's face was icy cold, a raging fire burning in his heart.
"Even if I am your descendant, after hundreds of years, the bloodline in me is already vastly different from yours."
While speaking, Muichiro Tokito used his Swordsmanship again, this time completely different from before.
The sword in his hand was breathing, and obvious weaknesses appeared on Upper Moon One before him.
His every move, even what actions he was about to take, could all be predicted, and his speed could be clearly seen.
"Mist Breathing! Second Form: Eight-Layered Mist—"
Mist instantly appeared, as if the surroundings had fallen into a thick fog where visibility was less than half a meter, and the swirling, misty slashes went directly towards Kokushibo.
Kokushibo instantly felt a threat, and the sword at his waist seemed to have always been in his hand; he instantly swung his sword.
"Moon Breathing, First Form: Dark Moon, Evening Palace!"