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Round Slice Revolve. Splattering Blood Sickle was already Gyutaro's strongest technique; countless blood blades extended from his arms, rushing towards Kisaragi Rin like a meat grinder.
Daki's obi sashes also intermittently attacked from afar, but they couldn't even break through the golden shield in front of Kisaragi Rin.
Gyutaro had killed 15 Hashira, but he had never encountered such a bizarre swordsman.
As the battle continued, Gyutaro gnashed his monstrous teeth, a hint of retreat already forming in his mind.
The scattered slashes had already destroyed this entire district, yet despite such a huge commotion, no other Low Moons came to assist.
Gyutaro knew without thinking that those good-for-nothings probably heard the noise and steered clear, pretending to be oblivious.
Gyutaro wanted to retreat but was somewhat wary of Muzan's orders; after all, that scumbag Boss wouldn't care if you could win or not—if you couldn't, you might as well die.
The next moment, Kisaragi Rin's nichirin blade once again sliced across Gyutaro's neck.
"Why are you all spacing out? Are you rushing to hell?"
Kisaragi Rin chuckled. His physique and intelligence were quite high, and his stamina was still very ample.
"Your strength is not bad. If you could become a demon, you'd at least be an Upper Rank. A long lifespan and even greater strength await you... Although I am currently a Low Moon, I can still speak a few words for you by Lord Muzan's side."
Putting his head back on his neck, Gyutaro tried to persuade Kisaragi Rin to surrender.
Kaigaku, who was on the side, grew even angrier upon hearing this, feeling humiliated by his status as Lower Moon Three.
Originally, Kaigaku thought that killing Zenitsu would allow him to leave, but Zenitsu's body was already so overloaded that he couldn't move, and Murata dragged him to the back for treatment.
Spider Demon, who had been fishing in troubled waters, now began to deliver fatal blows.
He couldn't break free and was stuck in a stalemate on the battlefield.
"Let's discuss this question later."
"When?"
"When you die."
Looking at Kisaragi Rin's calm expression, Gyutaro felt increasingly uneasy. Kaigaku was already being suppressed, but no victor had been decided yet.
His own strength was also constantly changing. Using Flying Blood Sickle, he was suppressed by Kisaragi Rin, and using the stronger Round Slice Revolve. Splattering Blood Sickle, he was similarly suppressed.
It was as if he was deliberately dragging it out to this extent.
What exactly did this swordsman want to do?
The ominous premonition grew stronger, and Gyutaro suddenly controlled Daki's body to flee into the distance.
No matter what this swordsman wanted to do, as long as one of them didn't die, the other wouldn't die either.
Let Daki escape, and when Lord Muzan questioned them, he would say it was a strategy to counter the swordsman.
That's right, that's it.
"Brother, what are you doing!"
Accompanied by Daki's confused questioning, Gyutaro once again picked up his bone scythe and charged fiercely towards Kisaragi Rin as usual, though this time it was to make Daki run even farther.
The clash of blades produced a force that was still only slightly stronger than his own.
Their gazes met, and what Gyutaro saw was Kisaragi Rin's half-smile.
His lips curved slightly, his mouth moving subtly, and with the vibration of his vocal cords, his words entered Gyutaro's ears.
"Time's up!"
Gyutaro was somewhat puzzled. Time?
What time?
It shouldn't be dawn yet, should it?
At this moment, Gyutaro suddenly sensed a human.
As if appearing out of thin air, she seemed oblivious to the battlefield's atmosphere, standing behind Kisaragi Rin and chatting casually with him.
"I think I slept for a long time."
"Indeed, it was a bit long."
"Do you need help?"
Busujima Saeko simply tied her hair into a single ponytail, glanced at the surrounding ruins, and her body already had some reactions.
Kisaragi Rin shook his head, took out another nichirin blade from his Paradise space, and handed it to Busujima Saeko.
"I've prepared a gift for you. Don't you want to try it out alone?"
Observing the situation, Busujima Saeko also saw Daki fleeing, her heart so excited she could barely breathe. Suppressing her body's impulse, she gave Kisaragi Rin a gentle smile and said, "Of course."
"Don't joke around!"
Seeing Kisaragi Rin dare to call Daki a gift, Gyutaro was both shocked and enraged.
Round Slice Revolve. Splattering Blood Sickle was activated again, sweeping towards Kisaragi Rin and the other.
It was blocked by Kisaragi Rin's Wind Breathing as usual, and the force transmitted was still only slightly stronger.
But now, the purple-haired woman was already chasing after Daki.
Looking at Kisaragi Rin's unchanging smile, Gyutaro felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.
...
Busujima Saeko returned, carrying Daki's body. Her nichirin blade was plunged into Daki's neck, twisting occasionally, eliciting Daki's sobs.
Seeing Busujima Saeko return, Kisaragi Rin also severed the neck of Gyutaro, who was beneath his foot.
[You killed Lower Moon One - Daki]
[You killed Lower Moon One - Gyutaro]
[You obtained Lower Moon One's special treasure chest]
[Your Twelve Kizuki quest completion has increased]
After storing the corpses in his Workshop, Busujima Saeko wrapped her hands around him, burying her face in Kisaragi Rin's chest and taking a deep, intoxicated breath.
Her black skirt was somewhat damp, likely stained with Daki's blood.
Kisaragi Rin pulled her hands away. There were more important matters than exchanging pleasantries right now.
Walking to the other battlefield, Kaigaku and Spider Demon were still entangled in combat.
Seeing Kisaragi Rin approach, Spider Demon controlled the long-prepared net to instantly capture Kaigaku.
Kaigaku cursed Daki inwardly for bringing him to his death. The fear of being the only demon left made him constantly flash black lightning, trying to escape.
However, the lightning was corroded by strange spider silk within a meter. Spider Demon was much stronger than before.
Kisaragi Rin asked Kaigaku, "Which other demons came?"
"All the Low Moons came. I don't know about the Upper Ranks... Can you let me go?"
Kaigaku, being sensible, immediately stated what he knew, then looked at Kisaragi Rin pleadingly.
"Wrong answer."
He didn't even know about the Upper Ranks. Kisaragi Rin casually unleashed a Second Form, slaying Kaigaku and storing him in his Workshop.
[You killed Lower Moon Three - Kaigaku]
[You obtained Lower Moon Three's treasure chest]
[Your Twelve Kizuki quest completion has increased]
Murata helped Zenitsu up. His wounds had been treated, but blood still occasionally seeped out.
Watching Kaigaku's death, Zenitsu didn't know what to think.
If he could, he would have preferred to avenge his grandfather himself, but this outcome seemed pretty good too.
Unable to hold on any longer, he directly fainted.
Kisaragi Rin handed Murata a small red bottle, signaling him to pour it down Zenitsu's throat.
Item - Low-Grade Recovery Potion
Description: Small red bottle
Effect: Can restore moderate injuries for physiques below 5, minor injuries for physiques below 10, ineffective for physiques 10 and above.
Bonus: None
Usage Condition: None
The red potion, costing a high 20 Paradise Coins per bottle, was originally bought as insurance for himself, but unexpectedly, it was never used as his physique exceeded 10 points.
"I'll be back soon."
Kisaragi Rin ruffled Busujima Saeko's head and disappeared from his spot.
The most important thing now!
It's time to increase my strength!
Open the box!
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