In a remote mountain forest near the Yoshiwara Entertainment District,
Facing the sashes Daki unleashed, Sakonji Urokodaki hurriedly warned, "Watch out, everyone! Scatter!"
But it was already too late. Within moments, several corps members had their ankles sliced off and collapsed to the ground, howling in agony...
"Pig assault!" Inosuke Hashibira charged forward with both blades in hand, roaring.
"Beast Breathing-First Fang: Pierce!"
Creak! His blade tips pressed hard against Daki's throat, unable to advance an inch.
Just as Daki was about to mock him, the sound of ocean waves rose beside her.
"Water Breathing-Seventh Form: Water Drop Ripple Thrust, Curve!"
Daki barely had time to turn her eyes toward the old man's figure before a sharp pain pierced her neck.
"Sever!"
Her neck was sliced clean through. She felt the whole world spin, everything turning upside down.
"Waaah... How dare you cut off my head! I'll never forgive you! A bad man bullied me, Onii-chan!" Yet after Daki caught her head in both hands, she did not crumble away. Instead, she burst into tears.
Urokodaki remained unmoved. He sniffed again and thought, Sadness. This demon really is only at the level of a Lower Rank. Then the true threat must still be the demon hiding inside her.
Suddenly, Urokodaki sensed resentment, jealousy, and violent rage rising from within Daki.
"This is bad!" His expression changed sharply, and he shouted urgently, "The real Upper Rank Demon is coming out! You two, run! Leave this to me!"
Without waiting for an answer, Urokodaki grabbed the struggling Inosuke and Genya and hurried away.
As he ran, he gave his final instructions. "Listen. Reinforcements should be close. Whoever you find, tell them exactly what's happening here. Upper Rank Four, Daki, has the real Upper Rank Demon hiding inside her. They have a symbiotic