The Battle Begins

"Senior Sister!"

Xunri hurried into the main hall. Makomo was already waiting there with Mei and the others, followed by numerous Hashira.

"You're here, Junior Brother. Then let's go meet those evil demons!"

A trace of coldness flashed through Makomo's eyes.

Xunri nodded heavily.

Before long, Makomo led everyone to the entrance of the Shogun's residence.

At that moment, numerous warriors and Demon Slayer Corps members nervously surrounded more than a dozen strange figures that had suddenly appeared at the entrance.

"Bastards! How dare you launch a night raid on the Shogun's residence? Kill them!"

"So noisy! Why not kill them all? I'm already getting impatient! The air is filled with such enticing scents!"

One of the Lower Rank demons trembled excitedly all over, his gaze constantly sweeping across the many warriors as though they were delicious meals.

"Shut up! We didn't come here merely to kill people. The main target hasn't even shown up yet. Do you want a bunch of fodder soldiers to wear you down?"

Gyokko, Upper Rank Five, could not help but curse. Having to act together with this trash from the Lower Ranks truly displeased him.

However, just as Gyokko was about to teach that insolent Lower Rank a lesson, the warriors who had surrounded the Twelve Kizuki all stepped aside, opening a path.

A cool and aloof woman appeared before them, leading a group of people.

When Akaza saw Makomo's familiar figure again, he could not help licking his lips.

"Yo! Woman, we meet again! I still remember our last battle as clearly as ever!"

Makomo merely glanced at Akaza. He suddenly felt a chill run through his body, and the bitter battle from before resurfaced in his mind.

However, just as he was about to say something else, Makomo had already withdrawn her