The newcomer was none other than Upper Rank One, Kokushibo—the strongest demon aside from Demon King Muzan, and a swordsman as well.
"Those pieces of trash actually ran away. My lord said to kill you at any cost!"
As he said the word "you," Kokushibo raised his sword at Tsugikuni Kuuga.
Tsugikuni Kuuga's hairs instantly stood on end. Kokushibo was truly on a completely different level from Douma. His battle experience told him that Kokushibo was insanely strong.
When Kokushibo saw Tsugikuni Kuuga, he was briefly stunned. They did resemble each other somewhat. Could he truly be Yoriichi's descendant?
Facing Kokushibo, who could handle several Hashira at once, Tsugikuni Kuuga took a deep breath and calmed down. Though he had no certainty of victory, this was not necessarily an unwinnable fight.
"Upper Rank One, Kokushibo—or should I call you Tsugikuni Genya?" Tsugikuni Kuuga said flatly.
"Oh? You know my name?" A trace of surprise flashed through Kokushibo's eyes.
If he had not personally told anyone, no one should have known about him!
"There's much more I know. You merely longed to surpass your ancestor, spending your entire life living in someone else's shadow!"
"Yoriichi Tsugikuni!"
"Boy, you've successfully angered me. You'd best bring out all your strength, or you really will die!" Kokushibo said coldly.
Tsugikuni Kuuga had no intention of holding anything back. Even if Kokushibo had not said so, he would die otherwise. He was truly cursed with bad luck today.
He had already been worn down by a whole swarm of demons, and now he had run into Upper Rank One—the opponent he least wanted to face. He did not even know whether he could last until dawn.
Kokushibo suddenly sat down. He stared at Tsugikuni Kuuga, and there seemed to be a hint of anticipation in