Could demons be awakened by familial affection... or rather, by emotions?
This topic had always been open to debate.
But such cases had almost never occurred, making them of little reference value.
In the story, Nezuko was the only demon ever brought back to her senses by familial affection.
Moreover... this was most likely based on the premise that Nezuko had accidentally consumed Blue Spider Lily.
Even Yuko, who had modern ideas, had to admit one thing.
Demons only needed to be beheaded without discrimination.
But... was treating everyone without discrimination necessarily right?
The Demon before them reeked of a foul stench. He had already eaten people, yet he still retained a sliver of sanity in the presence of his family.
The difference between him and Nezuko was that he had already eaten people.
Whether he was to atone for his sins or pay with his life, he should at least be given the chance to choose.
That was what Yuko thought.
"I know a doctor... She might have a way to control this situation."
With the introduction of advanced science and technology, medical standards had improved rapidly. The emergence of scientific instruments such as microscopes had opened the door to a new world within the human body.
For example, cells...
Shinobu Kocho's eyelids twitched. She did not believe there was any doctor who could surpass her in the field of Demon research.
She would stake her reputation on it.
Tears still glimmered in Yae's eyes as she asked excitedly, "Dad, can my dad really still be saved?"
Before anyone could answer, she dropped to her knees before Yuko and slammed her head into the snow.
Yae pleaded, "Please... save Dad..."
At that, Shinobu and Giyu exchanged a glance before launching themselves at Yuko in unison.
Yuko leaned back slightly