Makomo's Longing

Kanae, hiding amid the ruins, once again felt that fierce sword intent, and a thoughtful look flashed through her eyes.

To completely suppress an Upper Rank Three demon without relying on Breathing Techniques... this power is unbelievably incredible. Perhaps this is an opportunity to kill an Upper Rank demon!

Countless thoughts raced through Kanae's mind, and her gaze gradually became resolute. She had to take this gamble.

I'm sorry, Shinobu. Your sister has to make the decision of a Hashira!

Kanae silently apologized to Shinobu in her heart. Although she had long decided to join the battle, her gentle nature still made her feel guilty for breaking her promise to her younger sister.

Perhaps once she went out, the person fighting the demon would ignore her. And because she carried a Nichirin Sword, she would inevitably become the primary target—the first person the demon would kill. She did not know whether that person would save her either, since she was not a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

But she was unwilling to let this chance to kill an Upper Rank demon slip away.

So, the instant sword light appeared again, she suddenly leaped out from her hiding place and shouted into the air without hesitation.

"Senior, ordinary blades can't kill demons. Use mine!"

In an instant, the entire battlefield fell still for a moment because of her appearance.

Akaza's gaze immediately locked onto Kanae, and an incomparably powerful killing intent began to spread. Kanae instantly felt as though she could not breathe.

Her whole body began to stiffen, but she still endured the intense fear and discomfort in her heart and hurled the Nichirin Sword in her hand toward the girl who had also stopped.

The Nichirin Sword spun continuously through the air.

At that moment, all three pairs