Normally, news of the Upper Ranks rarely got out. Almost everyone who had seen one had died.
But ever since Muzan had ordered all the Upper Ranks to find Chiba Yo and kill him, they had been venturing out much more frequently to carry out his command.
No matter how powerful they were, some people still managed to see them and survive, allowing the Demon Slayer Corps to obtain information about them.
"According to the slayer who saw that Upper Rank... its abilities seem to involve aquatic creatures... it is extremely powerful... I would like to send you to eliminate it..." Kagaya said to Chiba Yo.
"Yes, Master. I will kill it!" Chiba Yo answered firmly. Alongside his sorrow over the Master's condition, he felt a flicker of excitement.
Though this was not news of Muzan's whereabouts, the Upper Ranks were the strongest demons after Muzan himself. They were also responsible for most of the Hashira the Corps had lost. Killing even one Upper Rank was a tremendous victory for the Demon Slayer Corps.
It would both weaken the demons and reduce casualties within the Corps.
"I believe you can do it, Yo... demons as a whole have been appearing less frequently lately. I suspect Muzan has not shown himself for a long time... this should all be because of your last encounter with him.
"Muzan's reaction likely means your strength poses a threat to him, which is why he has become so cautious... this era has brought us Hashira like you, who surpass those of past generations, along with the Bright Red Nichirin Blade and the demon slayer mark. These are signs-signs that humanity can defeat the demons completely, signs that we can eliminate Muzan...
"That is why we must unite every force we can. Besides this mission, I