Only after rubbing his eyes did he realize it was a creature very similar to a human, with dark green hair, sharp claws and fangs, and that familiar bloody scent. It had to be a demon.
"So there's another little brat outside. I'll kill you first!"
The evil demon charged at Tanjiro smugly, but then Tsugikuni Kuuga's voice rang out.
"Tanjiro, to kill a demon, you need to cut off its head!"
Cut off its head? Tanjiro raised his axe and swung at the evil demon, but his attack was blocked. In that instant, Nezuko leaped out of Tanjiro's basket.
Seeing that the demon intended to hurt her brother, she showed no mercy and kicked him. The Green-Haired Demon was sent flying straight back into the shrine.
"Tch! Why would a demon help humans? Damn it!"
"Isn't it amazing? That's what I thought too!"
The Green-Haired Demon felt an arm settle over his shoulder. Turning around, he found Tsugikuni Kuuga staring at him with a wicked grin. How was this guy more demonic than a demon? Damn!
"Am I that scary? I'm clearly quite handsome. Why are you making that face? That's very unfriendly of you!"
This time, the Green-Haired Demon got a clear look at Tsugikuni Kuuga. Wasn't this the man his lord had ordered killed? It seemed he would earn a great merit today.
"Recognize me?"
"You're Tsugikuni Kuuga! Die!"
"Oh, come on! Why are you always trying to kill people?" Tsugikuni Kuuga said helplessly.
With a single draw of his blade, Tsugikuni Kuuga severed the Green-Haired Demon's attacking arm. Then he followed up with a kick, sending the demon flying out again, though Tsugikuni Kuuga also stepped out of the shrine.
"Little Tanjiro, cutting off a demon's head can kill it, but you need a specially made