As the Gyokko pot was chanting, the pot trembled, and then a large amount of black water gushed out.
Several goldfish with red scales, wide eyes, and white heads appeared in the air.
"Goldfish?"
Seeing that the Gyokko had summoned a goldfish, Muiichiro somewhat puzzled.
"What is he doing? Is that his ability?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Muiichiro suddenly had a bad feeling.
The goldfish's mouth bulged out, and its cheeks puffed up like inflated balloons.
Then, a large number of sharp spikes were ejected from it.
"Thousand Needles *Fish Killing!"
Despite there being only three goldfish, the sharp spikes they spewed were overwhelming, completely obscuring Muiichiro's dodging routes.
Left with no other choice, Muiichiro could only wield his Nichirin Blade, transforming it into a shield to resist.
The sharp spikes pierced the house, creating countless holes the instant they struck it.
The damaged areas also appear to have a bluish-purple tinge.
A faint, pungent odor permeated the air.
"This needle is poisoned!"
Realizing this, Muiichiro became even more afraid to let the needles prick him.
In battles of this caliber, even the smallest mistake can lead to defeat.
And if you fail, you will be killed.
"You can hold them off, but what about the two of them?"
Seeing that Muiichiro had blocked the attack, Gyokko was not angry, but instead looked at Kotetsu and Tetsuana Mori.
"Useless swordsmiths, you can all just die!"
With a thought, the goldfish instantly changed direction and faced the two of them.
Its mouth bulged, and the next second it spewed out a sky full of sharp spikes.
Chapter 492 Muiichiro's Crisis
"Wow!"
Seeing the countless sharp spikes, Tetsuana Mori pulled Kotetsu directly into his arms.
He turned around, facing his back to the spikes.
"Kotetsu Boy, live on!"
Tetsuana Mori knew very well that as an ordinary person, it would be difficult for him to survive a single blow from Upper Rank Demon.
Even if you're lucky enough to survive, the toxins on it will kill you.
The Kotetsu in her arms also closed its eyes, praying that the two of them could survive.
However, the pain that Tetsuana Mori had imagined did not come.
Even though the spikes were right next to my ear, I didn't feel like I was hit at all.
"Even Upper Rank Demon sometimes make mistakes?"
Just as Tetsuana Mori thought that the Gyokko might have been hit off course, his eyes widened in surprise.
Standing before him was a slightly thin figure.
"Tokito-sama!"
It was Muiichiro. Muiichiro actually used his own body to shield Tetsuana Mori and Kotetsu.
Although "Thousand Needles *Fish Kill" was not Gyokko's strongest technique, Muiichiro, who took the hit head-on, was already riddled with holes.
Five needles were inserted into his face, one into his ear, one into his jaw, and the other three pierced through his skin and muscle, penetrating deep inside.
There were more than a dozen needles stuck in his arms and legs, and the blood flowing out had stained his clothes red.
"How foolish! We could have just watched them die."
With a cold laugh, Gyokko showed utter disdain for Muiichiro's method of saving people.
"They're all going to die anyway, so dying now might be a little better."
You wouldn't understand.
Muiichiro showed no anger on his face, and simply said it calmly.
"They are not useless swordsmiths, but our fellow Demon Slayer."
Upon hearing this, Tetsuana Mori and Kotetsu were deeply moved.
Just as the two were about to say something, Muiichiro suddenly turned his head and said.
"Speaking of which, could you guys please hide? You're really getting in the way."
"Uh, okay..."
Upon hearing the word "companion," Gyokko, who was not far away, paused for a moment before bursting into laughter.
"It's ridiculous that humans are so weak and incompetent because of so-called 'companionship' and friendship."
"Look at yourself, you're covered in needles just because you were protecting two guys who don't have much fighting ability."
"The toxins attached to the needles will gradually numb your hands and feet, and eventually the poison will attack your heart, causing you to die suddenly."
The toxin attached to the Thousand Needles Fish Killer was specially developed by Gyokko to target Demon Slayer.
As an Upper Rank hunter, he was well aware that the Demon Slayer used an ability called "Breathing Technique".
Accelerated breathing significantly improves physical fitness.
Once toxins enter the body, they enter the bloodstream and participate in the body's circulation.
The stronger a person is, the more efficient they will be at using Breathing Technique.
Correspondingly, the blood circulation speed will be faster.
The faster the poison takes effect and the faster death occurs.
Muiichiro wants to survive, he must fight against Gyokko.
Using Breathing Technique brings him one step closer to death.
If you don't use it, you'll die right now.
Whether to die sooner or later was a question facing Muiichiro.
"A boring person died in a boring place in order to save a boring life."
With a chuckle, Gyokko's face was full of mockery.
"Indeed, that matches the way your Pillars died."
Unable to contain her laughter any longer, Gyokko spoke out loudly.
"The Pillar I killed last time, it seems, also died protecting civilians."
"I still remember that female swordsman, who said before she died that I would pay the price."
"Now, another Pillar is about to be killed by me, hahaha!"
At this moment, Gyokko was already thinking about what kind of work to make of Uichirou death.
Muiichiro remained silent and simply swung his sword at the attacker.
A sharp blade flashed through the white mist, slashing towards Gyokko's head.
"You're still using breathing? You're really asking for trouble."
With a quick movement, Gyokko once again used another pot as a sacrifice to dodge the attack.
"Could it be because he's been poisoned and his brain isn't working properly?"
"It's so noisy."
After his attack failed, Muiichiro said something indifferently and then prepared to continue.
"I just need to kill you before I die."
Gyokko visibly choked for a moment before speaking.
"Kill me, is that it?"
"Then let's give it a try!"
My palms throbbed again, and this time the pot that appeared was covered with blue wave patterns.
With a powerful flick, countless blue and white waves surged forth.
Caught off guard, Muiichiro sprayed it all over his face.
Just as he thought it contained some new toxin, a wave suddenly swept over him and engulfed him.
With his head on the ground and his feet in the sky, Muiichiro was trapped in a pool of water in this strange position.
The shape formed by the water waves resembles a large pot.
"Blood Demon Art * Blood Prison Pot"
"Suffocation is also a kind of beauty, and besides, I'm tired of playing hide-and-seek."
With a smile, Gyokko said.
"Very well, you can just die in there like that."
With Uichirou thrust his knife forward, attempting to pierce the water membrane.
However, after the blade tip protruded only a few centimeters outward, it encountered great resistance and could not go any further.
"No, I can't open it."
After several more attempts, Muiichiro realized that he had no way to break free of the restraints.
"Since you don't want to die from poisoning, I'll help you find another way to die."
Imagining Muiichiro's contorted expression as he struggled in agony due to lack of oxygen, Gyokko felt extremely relieved.
Once I've dealt with this pillar, the Muscle Goldfish I released earlier should have nearly wiped out the swordsmiths.
If they can't capture him alive, then they should destroy the village as much as possible to weaken the Demon Slayer Corps.
After destroying this place, the next step is to find the Demon Slayer Corps' base and take Ubuyashiki's life.
"As expected, I, Gyokko, am the most useful demon under Lord Muzan's command."
As the plans came to mind, Gyokko's laughter grew louder and louder.
"Before that, let me go see what's inside the house."
"Who knows, there might be some unexpected gains."
Thinking that the hut held the village's secrets, Gyokko decided to go inside and take a look.
Therefore, he did not stop Kotetsu and Tetsuana Mori from escaping inside.
"Whoosh, useless human, Lady Gyokko is here."
Chapter 493 The Scribe Arrives
Seeing that Gyokko was about to attack Tetsuana Mori and Kotetsu, Muiichiro wanted to rush over to protect them.
"The air in my lungs is barely enough to launch one more attack."
After a moment's assessment, he raised his knife and stabbed.
"Mist Breathing * First Form * Descending Sky Distant Mist"
However, the attack that Muiichiro had placed so much hope on failed to pierce the water membrane.
The blade was about to pierce through, but it ultimately withdrew.