Bang! Bang! Bang!
Kocho Kanae's complexion returned to normal, and the sound of a strong heartbeat echoed from her chest.
"Congratulations, it seems she will wake up soon," Tamayo said.
"Mm!"
Kamihara Tetsuya nodded. The Senzu Bean, without a doubt, helped Kocho Kanae recover a large amount of stamina, and it was only a matter of time before she woke up.
Tamayo's beautiful eyes showed surprise. Overcoming the sun and the strange bean that helped Kocho Kanae recover her stamina.
In her mind, Kamihara Tetsuya seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mystery.
"Did you get the blue spider lily?" Tamayo asked. She was aware that Kibutsuji Muzan was searching for the blue spider lily.
Kamihara Tetsuya shook his head, not answering.
"I should go!"
Kamihara Tetsuya said. The purpose of this trip was to feed the Senzu Bean to Kocho Kanae and hand over his blood and Pei Lang's blood to Tamayo.
Staying away for too long would arouse suspicion. He hadn't forgotten that he still had a mission to complete with the Demon Slayer Corps.
The Transparent World and the Silver-tier treasure chest from the mission were things he absolutely had to obtain!
Becoming a Hashira wasn't too difficult for him, as he had already indirectly killed two Lower Moons.
Leaving Tamayo's residence.
Kamihara Tetsuya once again used Soul Manipulation - Imposter, transforming back into the appearance he had when he joined the Demon Slayer Corps.
As long as he didn't get injured and expose his recovery ability, he was confident that Akaza wouldn't see through his Blood Demon Art disguise.
Although it was his guess, the only one who could probably see through his Blood Demon Art disguise was Kibutsuji Muzan.
If he put on the Crimson Moon set, even Kibutsuji Muzan's perception could be completely shielded. As expected, the dog system's items were more powerful.
Kamihara Tetsuya silently returned to the plaza where the battle had taken place, hiding in the surrounding bushes.
He looked up at the sky. There were only about two hours left until dawn.
And the battle in the plaza was still ongoing.
Sanemi Shinazugawa was battered and bruised, his entire spirit languishing, barely holding on.
Perhaps seeing Sanemi Shinazugawa about to die at Akaza's hands, Rengoku Kyoujurou finally swallowed that Senzu Bean, fully recovering his health and regaining his peak strength.
The two joined forces against the enemy, but even so, they were still being crushed by Akaza.
"Become a Demon, Sanemi, Kyoujurou!"
Akaza laughed loudly, "Then you will gain eternal life and a Demon's regeneration. Fight me endlessly and together reach the supreme realm!"
"I refuse!"
"I will kill all of you!"
Rengoku Kyoujurou's and Sanemi Shinazugawa's voices were unwavering, their resolve to slay Demons incredibly firm.
Kamihara Tetsuya, hiding in the grass, was speechless. No wonder Sanemi Shinazugawa and Rengoku Kyoujurou had lasted this long; Akaza, that brat, was still trying to recruit them.
The combat power and powerful fighting spirit unleashed by Sanemi Shinazugawa and Rengoku Kyoujurou.
Akaza, who cherished talent, wouldn't deliver a fatal blow until the very last moment.
"First Form: Unknowing Fire!"
"First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter!"
"Destructive Kill: Crushing Style: Myriad Leaves Flash Willow!"
...
The three figures moved rapidly within the plaza. Every collision produced a loud sound, raising thick dust that obscured the sky.
Under the observation of his Sharingan, Kamihara Tetsuya saw that Sanemi Shinazugawa's and Rengoku Kyoujurou's movements were far less fluid than before; they were both barely holding on.
Lack of stamina, compensated by sheer will!
"Ninth Form: Idaten Typhoon!"
Sanemi Shinazugawa roared, instantly charging forward, rapidly circling Akaza, stirring up surging winds that trapped the opponent in the center of a tornado.
His nichirin blade continuously spun and slashed, unleashing a large number of Feng Ren (Wind Blade) that left countless wounds on Akaza.
Akaza easily dodged the Feng Ren (Wind Blade) aimed at his neck by sensing their fighting spirit.
He slightly raised his head. The sky was gradually brightening; the sun was about to rise.
"Even if it costs us our lives, we will drag you down here! Ultimate Form: Rengoku!" Rengoku Kyoujurou charged towards Akaza like a hellfire dragon.
"Since you refuse to become a Demon, then you will die here! Destructive Kill: Annihilation Style!"
Akaza sneered, throwing a destructive punch that caused a massive explosion, shattering the ground.
Boom!
A massive wave of flames engulfed Sanemi Shinazugawa's and Rengoku Kyoujurou's figures, blasting them away.
Bang! Bang!
The two flew backward, crashing heavily into trees near the plaza, their entire bodies feeling as if they were about to fall apart.
"What a pity, if only you could become Demons." Akaza sneered, his eyes filled with killing intent.
"Pfft!"
Sanemi Shinazugawa couldn't help but spit out a large mouthful of blood. This was completely different from the Demons he had encountered before.
Extraordinary physical prowess, extremely fast reaction speed, instantaneous regeneration of severed limbs—no wonder former Hashira rarely survived encounters with Upper Moons.
There were still over ten minutes until the sun rose.
And he and Rengoku Kyoujurou had already reached their limits, both in stamina and physical condition.
"Enough to kill you!"
Akaza slowly walked towards them.
The time has come!
Seeing this, Kamihara Tetsuya stood up and walked towards the plaza, his steps not fast. He was observing the detection range of Akaza's Blood Demon Art, "Compass Needle."
Three hundred meters… two hundred fifty meters… two hundred meters… one hundred eighty meters…
When Kamihara Tetsuya reached one hundred fifty meters, he noticed Akaza suddenly raising his head and looking in his direction, indicating he had entered the detection range.
Akaza didn't pay much attention. In the "Compass Needle"'s perception, the fighting spirit that intruded wasn't particularly strong.
If it wasn't a Hashira, it wouldn't even pique his interest.
"Destructive Kill: Chaotic Style!"
Akaza's target was still Rengoku Kyoujurou and Sanemi Shinazugawa. He swung both fists, creating countless afterimages, fiercely striking the two at extremely high speed.
It's over!
Sanemi Shinazugawa's and Rengoku Kyoujurou's hearts sank, their pupils reflecting the rapidly approaching fists.
"First Form: Unknowing Fire!"
Kamihara Tetsuya moved. A large amount of air entered his lungs, and a fierce flame erupted from his body as he launched a assault.
"So fast!"
Akaza didn't need to use his eyes. In his perception, the fighting spirit behind him suddenly surged several times over.
Whoosh!
Akaza's fists were about to land on Sanemi Shinazugawa and Rengoku Kyoujurou. In the nick of time, a blade wrapped in flames struck.
It went straight for Akaza's neck.
Akaza was startled. The sun was about to rise, and being entangled by the opponent at this time was not good!
He decisively abandoned the two severely wounded individuals.
Akaza kicked off with his legs and backflipped to dodge.
"Destructive Kill: Empty Style!"
Kamihara Tetsuya's blade missed. Just as he was about to pursue, he heard the whistling sound of rushing wind—it was an invisible punch.
"Fourth Form: Blooming Flame Undulation!"
Kamihara Tetsuya rotated his nichirin blade, forming a vortex of flames in front of him.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
The nichirin blade and the invisible punch collided violently, producing crisp sounds. The powerful force made Kamihara Tetsuya's hands numb, and the nichirin blade in his hand nearly slipped.
However, he did block Akaza's attack.
That was enough!