Of all the things Gyokko enjoyed in his life as a demon, mocking others-running his filthy mouth-was his favorite.
Humans, demons, even Upper Rank demons whose status surpassed his own-he dared to taunt them all with malicious delight.
Yet as a self-proclaimed artist, the one thing he could never tolerate was anyone disparaging his artwork.
Especially... in that same mocking tone!
After twenty-first-century internet memes slapped this twentieth-century demon across the face twice in a row... he was utterly enraged!
"Blood Demon Art..."
A vase appeared in each of Gyokko's hands, and he aimed both at the demon-slaying swordsmen to unleash his Blood Demon Art.
"Ten Thousand Gliding Sticky Fish!"
The smell of the ocean hit them head-on. Surging waves poured from the mouths of the vases, carrying countless fish with razor-sharp teeth!
"Go, my darlings! Tear them apart and turn them into my newest masterpiece!"
The fish swam through the air along the waves, giving off a briny, fishy stench.
Haruto twisted his blade and turned back again, swiftly closing the distance between himself and Kanroji.
Kyojuro understood and moved closer to his student as well.
The two shielded Kanroji between them, their hands never stopping as they unleashed a relentless barrage of sword techniques.
Star Breathing, Second Form: Starlight Prairie Fire!
Their coordinated attacks wiped out great swathes of fish. One stray fish slipped through, flicking its tail as it grazed Haruto's face and left a long, bloody scratch.
Sabito finally finished slaying the goldfish wreaking havoc among the crowd. After quickly ordering the other members to evacuate the civilians, he raced back and launched a Droplet Ripple Thrust straight at Gyokko's unguarded back!
His Nichirin Blade stabbed viciously toward Gyokko's head. Gyokko immediately detected the fierce, murderous attack and conjured two small vases in the little hands