"Ah!"
Another scream rang out. The black-haired, purple-eyed female Demon Slayer Corpsswordsman, wearing a haori with butterfly patterns, frowned tightly, her face showing intolerance. She knew that another comrade had been killed by an Ogre.
She had to kill all the Ogres as quickly as possible, but...
"You're a Pillar-level Swordsman, aren't you? I really didn't expect there would still be Pillar-level Swordsmen daring to come out in the night."
A gloomy male voice sounded. Butterfly Kanae looked at the human who was holding a clear Nichirin Blade against the girl's neck.
Yes, this person, who had brought a group of Ogres to attack the Demon Slayer Corps members, was a human...
Butterfly Kanae's face showed intolerance, but her comrades behind her were clearly unable to withstand the attacks of dozens of Ogres.
Seeming to see the Woman's resolve, the swordsman with gray hair hanging down from both sides of his temples pressed the blade down two inches and further threatened,
"If you make a move, this girl will become another victim under the Nichirin Blade. You wouldn't fail to understand the current situation, right..."
"The Ubuyashiki Clan has long been targeted by the higher-ups because they harbor you swordsmen. If Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen were to massacre ordinary people at this time, I think even if they hide in the mountains, the Ubuyashiki Clan would be quickly eradicated!"
Butterfly Kanae's face turned slightly pale. She hadn't expected that her simple act of coming out to save people would turn the situation into this.
At this moment, on one side were her comrades surrounded by Ogres, and on the other was the traitor holding a Nichirin Blade and threatening her. What should she do...
"Help, Flower Pillar!"
A tragic cry came again from behind. Butterfly Kanae's eyes changed. She still couldn't bear to see her comrades die beside her. She suddenly drew her sword, and the orange four-leaf clover tsuba shone brightly under the moonlight.
The next moment, Flower Breathing had already bloomed.
The gray-haired swordsman only saw Butterfly Kanae's movements were incredibly agile. She instantly drifted back, striking out with a sword. The sword light was like scattered flower petals, and several Ogres were instantly beheaded.
His heart panicked. No, if all these Ogres died here, he would definitely be miserable when he went back.
He lightly drew the sword across the neck of the girl he was holding, and blood instantly flowed out.
"Stop it! Do you want to kill everyone!"
Since Butterfly Kanae had made a move, she was already resolved. Amidst her graceful movements, her voice came as usual.
"Everything that happens tonight is my, Butterfly Kanae's, own decision, and has nothing to do with Kagaya Ubuyashiki. After I send everyone away, I will naturally commit suicide to atone!"
The Woman's voice was resolute, and her sword light was even more merciless.
In an instant, dozens of Ogres were cut down and scattered, fleeing in all directions.
Due to years of training in breathing techniques, the physical abilities of Pillar-level Swordsmen were quite strong, and their swordsmanship was specifically aimed at Ogres. Ordinary Ogres were no match for a Pillar-level Swordsman in a single exchange.
Only those powerful Ogres known as the Twelve Kizuki were monsters capable of fighting, or even hunting, Pillar-level Swordsmen.
Hirano Katsumi's heart was already cold at this moment. He kept thinking about what he should do to save his life in front of that superior. Suddenly, a glint flashed in his eyes. He picked up the foolish girl who couldn't even cry and rushed directly towards the female swordsman wearing the haori.
Noticing the movement, Butterfly Kanae glanced behind her with the corner of her eye. She saw that the girl was directly thrown towards her by the opponent. Butterfly Kanae withdrew her sword stance and gently caught the girl with one hand.
Although Butterfly Kanae's strength was not considered great among the Pillars, it was quite a bit higher than her Fubuki's. In a constant state of breathing technique, her strength was considerably greater than that of an ordinary male.
Her movements were fluid. Flower Breathing was originally a branch of Water Breathing and was very good at controlling and borrowing strength.
Kanae caught the girl, and the man's sword finally arrived, stabbing towards her.
She lightly flicked her blade, blocking the opponent's sword.
Hirano Katsumi knew that the superficial breathing technique he had learned could not truly contend with a Pillar-level Swordsman, but he also had his own reliance.
Facing Butterfly Kanae's agile sword movements, he neither dodged nor evaded. Gritting his teeth, he directly rushed forward, gripping his katana with both hands.
His posture was almost as if he was crashing into the sword.
His face twitching, he said fiercely,
"Today, you Demon Slayer Corps killed me, this law enforcement officer. Let's see if your life can quell the Minister of the Left's wrath!"
When Butterfly Kanae heard the opponent's words, she turned her sword's edge and actually took the initiative to avoid Hirano Katsumi.
Seeing that his strategy was indeed correct, Hirano Katsumi fought even more aggressively.
The Ogres who had already fled saw that this useless human swordsman could actually hold back that powerful Woman, so they also turned back and pounced like vicious wolves.
Butterfly Kanae instantly fell into a disadvantage. Her sword movements became less fluid, and every strike was interrupted because Hirano Katsumi "sacrificed himself" to block.
Hirano Katsumi was secretly delighted. This Woman was indeed the type who would disregard her own safety for the sake of the so-called bigger picture and the safety of others.
It seemed that there were exceptionally many such foolish people in the Demon Slayer Corps.
He hadn't expected that he could truly snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. As long as he captured this beautiful Pillar-level Swordsman today, he figured he wouldn't be blamed by that important person, even if a dozen or so Ogres died.
After all, that important person in Kyoto had probably already reached a cooperation with Kibutsuji Muzan at this moment. Even the Twelve Kizuki shouldn't act too recklessly at this time.
Thinking of this happy prospect, he had completely forgotten fear. He attacked Butterfly Kanaewithout regard for life or death, and actively became a meat shield for the Ogres, acting as if you couldn't kill the Ogres unless you killed him.
Butterfly Kanae kept retreating. Suddenly, Hirano Katsumi turned and stabbed at the foolish girl with his sword. Only then did Butterfly Kanae realize that the battlefield had unknowingly shifted to this side.
She subconsciously drew her sword to block, but Hirano Katsumi lunged forward with his whole body. Butterfly Kanae reluctantly withdrew her sword, and Hirano Katsumi's Nichirin Bladetwisted, already piercing Butterfly Kanae's calf.
His heart rejoiced. With her leg injured, the opponent couldn't run away!
Bang!
At this moment, a huge sound suddenly came from the hillside behind.
Bang!
Another sound rang out. Hirano Katsumi originally thought it was the Ogres making noise. He turned around, but suddenly saw a muscular man in a pink robe, with bulging muscles, charging down the hillside.
On this downhill slope, the opponent was actually charging at a full run with huge strides, as terrifying as a rolling rock.
An Ogre smelled a human scent, turned, and pounced towards the opponent. The next second.
Splat!
The muscular man in the pink robe threw a punch, actually blasting the thin Ogre into a spray of blood and flesh.
Hirano Katsumi's heart trembled. The approaching person was already charging violently. He immediately shouted.
"I am the law enforcement officer under the Minister of the Left, Hirano Kats..."
Bang!
Bai Cangshu's punch landed solidly on the opponent's chest. In an instant, the sound of shattering ribs and tearing flesh rang out simultaneously.
Amidst the flying blood and flesh, Butterfly Kanae's pupils dilated. She was somewhat dazed, and the blood instantly stained her beautiful face crimson.
On Bai Cangshu's left fist, there was still residue of blood and flesh, whether from an Ogre or a human was unclear.
Hirano Katsumi only felt a massive force hit him, and then he flew out as if riding on clouds. He didn't feel any pain, but looking down at his completely caved-in chest, he wanted to speak, but first spat out purplish-black blood and flesh.
"You... this guy... who are you..."
Bai Cangshu still maintained his punching posture. His right hand had been injured from using the Devil Spear, and now his left hand was also covered in blood.
His face bore a terrifying smile that Butterfly Kanae couldn't understand at all, and his body stood tall, striking a posture that was too stiff and seemed somewhat distorted.
"There's no need to tell you wicked Ogres my noble name, JoJo."