"First Form: Unknowing Fire!"
Rengoku Kyoujurou charged with a burst of flame-like momentum, delivering a powerful slash.
Kamihara Tetsuya saw this and felt speechless.
Slaying Pei Lang had already exhausted Rengoku Kyoujurou's stamina; did he really want to die by chasing him?
The incoming sword slash was far less sharp than before, and since Kamihara Tetsuya also understood Flame Breathing, discerning the opponent's attack pattern was simple. He easily dodged Rengoku Kyoujurou's nichirin blade.
He shifted his feet lightly, seizing the opportunity to widen the distance.
"The current you cannot kill me," Kamihara Tetsuya said calmly. He knew that the nichirin blade was ineffective against him, so killing him wouldn't be easy.
"Even so, I must do this!"
Rengoku Kyoujurou said in a deep voice, slowly raising his nichirin blade. He had to avenge Flower Pillar Kanae Kocho!
Kamihara Tetsuya pulled out a Senzu Bean and said to Rengoku Kyoujurou, "This bean has magical effects. Eat it, and your injuries and stamina will recover."
"I will not use a demon's things!" Rengoku Kyoujurou shouted, panting.
"Suit yourself."
Kamihara Tetsuya said indifferently. Rengoku Kyoujurou's reaction was within his expectations; he was too stubborn.
"However, sometimes people must bend their will for reality. If you don't eat this bean, your comrades will be killed, just like Kocho Kanae." Kamihara Tetsuya tossed the Senzu Bean to the other party.
Rengoku Kyoujurou caught the Senzu Bean and lowered his head in thought. Should he choose his comrades or stick to his own beliefs?
When he looked up again, the other party was nowhere to be seen.
"He escaped." Rengoku Kyoujurou was filled with vexation.
This was the first time he had encountered such a glib demon. Next time, he must be careful and slash first upon meeting.
Rengoku Kyoujurou looked down at the bean in his palm. It didn't look like anything evil.
"What exactly is going on with that guy?"
Rengoku Kyoujurou murmured. He felt completely different about this demon named Yasuo.
...
Kamihara Tetsuya sped through the night, heading towards Tamayo-daren's residence.
Regardless of what Rengoku Kyoujurou thought, giving him a precious Senzu Bean was an act of utmost benevolence and righteousness, worthy of the Flame Breathing teachings.
Upon arriving at Tamayo-daren's residence, the outer perimeter was indeed still covered by illusions, but they couldn't block the Sharingan. Kamihara Tetsuya swept his gaze over it and could clearly see the difference.
"It's me!"
Kamihara Tetsuya deactivated his Crimson Moon skin.
Ripples appeared in the wall illusion, and Kamihara Tetsuya smoothly entered, seeing the familiar small Western-style house.
Tamayo and Yushiro stood at the entrance.
Tamayo asked, "What happened?"
From a great distance, they had seen a pillar of blood-red light shoot into the sky, followed by a violent explosion.
"Because of what happened before, aren't there many demons in the Asakusa area? The Demon Slayer Corps sent people to investigate and fought with Lower Moon Two. They've already slain him, but Upper Moon Three Akaza appeared..." Kamihara Tetsuya explained in a brief manner, then tossed the syringe containing Pei Lang's blood to Tamayo.
The two marveled, the battle outside was truly intense, even Upper Moon Three had appeared.
Tamayo caught the syringe. The blood of a Twelve Kizuki-level demon, which she hadn't been able to obtain for decades, was so casually handed to her by Kamihara Tetsuya.
Kamihara Tetsuya entered the house and made his way to the inner room.
Just as he had left half a month ago, Kocho Kanae lay quietly on the bed, like a sleeping beauty.
"There's no change from before," Tamayo said.
Kamihara Tetsuya pulled out a Senzu Bean. If Kocho Kanae was using sleep to replenish her stamina, then this Senzu Bean would most likely wake her up.
The problem was, how could an unconscious person orally take a Senzu Bean?
Could this thing be ground into powder and delivered directly into the stomach via a gastric tube?
In the Dragon Ball world, there seemed to be cases of breaking it into pieces for use. Kamihara Tetsuya lowered his head in thought.
"What's wrong?" Tamayo asked.
Kamihara Tetsuya placed the Senzu Bean in his palm, "I want her to eat this bean."
Tamayo frowned. What kind of operation was this? I don't understand, but I'm greatly shocked!
She didn't ask for the reason. "Then grind it into powder and deliver it into her stomach through a gastric tube."
"Indeed, that's the only way."
Kamihara Tetsuya said. Anyway, he still had four Senzu Beans on hand, so using one for an experiment was not out of the question.
Kamihara Tetsuya and Tamayo were both people of action and immediately prepared the tools.
Tamayo personally took action, preparing the gastric tube and inserting it through Kocho Kanae's delicate, elegant nose, directly into her stomach.
Kamihara Tetsuya ground one Senzu Bean into powder, mixed it into a glucose solution, and administered it to Kocho Kanae.
After all this was done, Kamihara Tetsuya sat nearby, waiting for the results.
"Oh, right."
Kamihara Tetsuya said, "I have already overcome the sun. If you need my blood for research, just draw some."
Clang!
The tray in Tamayo's hand fell to the ground.
"Impossible!" Yushiro blurted out. What was this person talking about? Overcoming the sun?
"Whether you believe it or not is your freedom," Kamihara Tetsuya said. It was indeed hard to believe, especially since Kibutsuji Muzan couldn't overcome the sun.
"I believe it!" Tamayo said. Did Kamihara Tetsuya need to lie to them? This lie was too obvious; standing in the sunlight during the day would expose it!
"Tamayo-daren?"
Yushiro exclaimed in surprise. It's over, another one's gone mad!
Tamayo put on gloves and drew blood, extracting fifty milliliters of blood from Kamihara Tetsuya's body.
Looking at the ruby-like liquid in the syringe, Tamayo's face found it difficult to remain calm.
"This is the blood of a demon who has overcome the sun."
Tamayo murmured to herself, a hint of mockery curving her beautiful lips. If Kamihara Tetsuya hadn't deceived them, then this small amount of blood would be enough to drive that man, Kibutsuji Muzan, completely insane.
She didn't think much further and quickly walked into the laboratory to preserve the blood, preventing it from coagulating.
Kamihara Tetsuya sat beside Kocho Kanae, observing her changes while deep in thought.
The second escapee Akaza had mentioned.
At first, he thought Akaza was referring to him and Kocho Kanae.
Then, he reconsidered, and it felt a bit off.
He and Kocho Kanae had only temporarily shielded themselves from Kibutsuji Muzan's perception. At close range, Muzan's control would resume, and their lives were still in his hands.
"Forget it."
Kamihara Tetsuya shook his head, indifferent. Without the power provided by Muzan's blood, the so-called "escapee" was just a small fry whom he could easily crush.
Who it was simply didn't matter.
After waiting for three or four hours, Kamihara Tetsuya personally witnessed the changes appearing on Kocho Kanae's body: her complexion turned from pale to rosy, and her heart beat strongly.
Senzu Beans really worked!
Kamihara Tetsuya's face lit up with joy.