Kabane and Man-Eating Demons!

In the Demon Slayer World, as the bright Mingyue rises, night falls, shrouding the sky and the wilderness once again becomes gloomy and dark, inspiring fear.

The branches and leaves that were once a sight to behold during the day now appeared menacing, swaying in the wind like ghosts, completely enclosing the open space, which was about the size of a basketball court.

Captain Guts and Horobi, both members of the CIPHER POL- Nue Squad, stood back to back, with the Black Jar containing Doma tucked between their arms, calmly scanning the flickering afterimages in the dark jungle.

Although nothing could be seen with the naked eye, the presence of Observation Haki made the location and aura of those ghostly things crystal clear.

Of course, the two Den Den Mushi on its shoulders were also constantly turning their big eyes.

They are numerous.

There were well over a hundred.

The one with the strongest aura was directly opposite Captain Guts.

Soon, the other person slowly walked out, their footsteps carrying a strong sense of pressure, and joined the two of them in bathing in the bright moonlight.

Upper Rank One: Kokushibo!

She has long black sideburns and a high ponytail, three pairs of demonic Red Eye pupils on her face, and wears a purple snake-patterned kimono with black riding hakama. The Samurai sword at her waist is named 'Empty Cry Divine Departure'.

The eldest son of the Tsugikuni Family during Japan's Sengoku period, the Yoriichi Tsugikuni, and currently the strongest Upper Rank after Muzan Kibutsuji.

[Step, step, step]

Immediately afterwards, nine figures appeared from all directions. Four of them stood in front with Kokushibo, while the other five were behind the various Upper Rank.

Upper Rank Three: Akaza!

She has short, peach-pink hair and is covered in dark blue tattoos.

Upper Rank Four: Hantengu!

His forehead was swollen, two horns had grown on his head, and his face resembled that of an old man with the appearance of a Prajna (wisdom spirit).

Upper Rank Five: Gyokko!

It hides inside a pot, connected to the pot, with its mouth located where its eyes are, and its eyes located on its forehead and mouth. Several small arms covered with purple snake scale patterns grow from its head and other parts of its body.

Upper Rank Six: Daki!

With a flower-adorned bun in her hair and pink flower tattoos on her left cheek and right forehead, she was a young and beautiful woman, like a courtesan.

The latter five.

Lower Rank One: Enmu! Lower Rank Two: Rokuro! Lower Rank Three: Wakuraba! Lower Rank Four: Mukago! Lower Rank Six: Kamanue!

It can be said that, apart from Upper Rank Two Doma and Lower Rank Five Rui, all of the 'Twelve Kizuki' are here, which is the first time in nearly a thousand years.

"Are they ghosts who aren't afraid of sunlight?"

The Hantengu, crawling on the ground, exuding cowardice and timidity, looked timidly at Captain Guts and Horobi, his voice low and menacing.

"Very nice."

"But I didn't smell Demon Aura on them. They looked more like humans. Perhaps that's why they're not afraid of sunlight?"

As he spoke, Akaza squinted at Captain Guts, thinking to himself, "Such powerful fighting spirit, stronger than any Pillar I've ever encountered, or rather, stronger than that monster."

His gaze drifted towards Kokushibo was not far away.

With a large eye socket and a scarlet tongue sticking out of its mouth, Gyokko Hu chuckled, "What a beautiful woman! I need to think about what kind of pot would best suit such a blonde head for an artistic effect."

At this moment, Captain Guts, who had been teased by these 'Upper Rank' with a mocking tone, crossed his arms and interrupted them in a calm tone.

"Why are you one short?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent. The numerous lowly ghosts, who were only fit to stay in the forest, stared in astonishment at his composure. Didn't this guy realize he was about to die?

As for Lower Rank Five 5 Rui, since demons can exchange information with each other, they already know that he has been killed by the Demon Slayer Corps.

Of course, since the central authority is Muzan Kibutsuji, if something happens to him, this information transmission function will temporarily disappear.

For example.

Back then, Muzan Kibutsuji injured by Yoriichi Tsugikuni and escaped on Yoriichi Tsugikuni verge of death. At this time, he could no longer transmit information, which allowed Tamayo to take the opportunity to use a medicine to modify her body and break free from Yoriichi's bloodline control.

"Those Muzan -nothings who disobey Lord Muzan's orders, hang out with a bunch of low-ranking demons, and play their family games, have no right to stand here."

Kokushibo answered Captain Guts expressionlessly. He hated people who lacked a sense of hierarchy, believing it would disrupt order.

"Really? So what are you planning to do now?"

Captain Guts shrugged dismissively.

"Come with us to see Muzan, or I'll break your limbs before you go see Lord Muzan."

Kokushibo uses "I" here, not "we".

It felt that Muzan fuss; he had only defeated Doma, and there was no need to summon the entire 'Twelve Kizuki' —it could handle it alone.

"Then let me see what you're capable of!"

Suddenly, the Horobi roared angrily.

Then, black substances began to appear on her skin, covering her upper body, neck, arms, face, and even her pupils emitted a faint blue light.

The most significant change was that her right arm had solidified into a long, large black scimitar.

At the same time, a ball of purplish-blue energy shot out from her left palm, and the fierce gust of wind ripped the ground in front of her off.

"First Form: Dark Moon: Night Palace!"

The Iai Slash, so fast that the blade was invisible, was unleashed by Kokushibo in an instant. The arc-shaped slash trajectory, marked with bright yellow crescents, split the energy, which had already turned into a beam of light in its path, in two, and the two beams flew off to either side of it.

Finally, it exploded into a dazzling light in the dark forest behind it, sweeping away a large number of low-level ghosts that served as the background, blasting their grotesque bodies to pieces, with severed limbs flying everywhere.

[Boom boom boom]

"Ah ah----"

"Ouch, that hurts!"

"What is this thing? It can even explode?"

One of the red-eyed demons, with bluish skin, demonic horns, and a mouthful of fangs, quickly restored its tattered body and glared murderously at the Horobi, who had also become a monster, cursing him.

Clearly, even psychic energy blasts would have little effect on these Man-Eating Demons.

"As expected, you are not ghosts, but you are not human either. So, what exactly are you?" Kokushibo asked coldly, gripping the 'Empty Cry Divine Departure' which had already been sheathed.

At that moment, Captain Guts, who was raising his hand to stop the Horobi from launching a further attack, heard its words and laughed, "We are the Kabaneri."

The name "Kabaneri" sparked a discussion among the surrounding Man-Eating Demon, many of whom had lived for hundreds of years, yet none of them had ever heard of it.

"Alright, since you were able to slice through the 'Fear Energy Bullet' with a single strike, it means you do have the ability to capture us. In that case, let's go with you to see Muzan. We'd like to have a chat with him too."

Upon hearing Captain Guts's words, both Kokushibo and Muzan Kibutsuji, who was watching everything from within the Infinity Castle through Kokushibo's eyes, frowned.

Kokushibo asked in a deep voice, "You mean, the so-called Kabaneri are a large group like us, and that there are even stronger beings behind you?"

"Hehe."

Captain Guts smiled.

At the same time, a large amount of black substance began to emerge from its body, quickly forming a Hardening black Visor and ferocious armor. Its eyes, glowing with blue light, stared at Kokushibo.

"We have a history of over three hundred years, with tens of thousands of low-level Kabane, Hundred Plans mid-level Kabaneri, and more than a dozen high-level Kabaneri like us in our 'Nue' form. Above all that are the strongest 'Deep Nue'!"

"How about we have a chat? About the Man-Eating Demon in Japan?"

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