Different Futures

Shinobu Kocho did not feel much pressure facing Muzan, but nearly all the Hashira were seriously wounded now, and Tamayo seemed immobilized by the suppression of her bloodline. It appeared that Shinobu was the only one left who could stand against Muzan.

Thanks to the unique power of elementalization, Muzan's attacks were almost ineffective against her. But Muzan, after his transformation, was another matter. Even if his attacks remained ineffective, her control over her fruit ability was ultimately not strong enough, and killing Muzan would be difficult.

At the very least, it would be hard to stop Muzan from escaping.

"Shinobu, use this."

Makomo sat collapsed not far away. With great difficulty, she raised her hand and threw her sword toward Shinobu Kocho.

Shinobu's life-draining attacks were effective against Muzan, but her Nichirin Blade could not harm him. If she took Makomo's blade, she would be able to injure Muzan. Clearly, Shinobu was now the only one who could confront Muzan head-on.

"You are the only troublesome one left. Your body is strange. You are neither a demon nor human. Have you become some other peculiar form of life? But it does not matter... If I devour you too, perhaps I can become even stronger."

Muzan turned his gaze toward Shinobu Kocho.

Among everyone present, she was indeed the only one who still concerned him.

Both the earlier battle and Doma's memories before his death had revealed Shinobu's abnormality. Her abilities differed from everyone else's. They were neither a Blood Demon Art nor purely Breathing Styles; even he could not discern their origin.

Almost all of his earlier attacks had been ineffective against Shinobu as well.

High above.

Mitsuri Kanroji, watching the scene, rubbed her forehead and said, "Muzan is actually this strong?"

All the Upper Ranks had been dealt