"Ugh... this attack..."
Ye Chen's slash struck Kokushibo, who rapidly backed away as the blades all over his body continued releasing sword energy to block Ye Chen's attacks.
"Kokushibo, enough. Come back at once." Just as Kokushibo was considering other options, a voice rang out in his mind.
"I already told you not to fall for this brat's tricks or get tangled up with him. Retreat now."
Far away, Muzan felt utterly helpless. Of all the things that brat could have done, he had chosen to turn into Yoriichi Tsugikuni and nearly scared Muzan to death.
Besides, Kokushibo was particularly sensitive about Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Muzan didn't know whether the brat had done it on purpose, but given how devious he was, he probably had.
After clashing with Ye Chen once and watching the action through several live feeds, Muzan had gained some understanding of his cunning and methods.
"Understood..." Kokushibo's eyes darkened slightly. He stared at Ye Chen, who had transformed into Yoriichi Tsugikuni, his thoughts unreadable.
Then he leaped backward, landing beside Akaza. "Let's go. Lord Muzan is waiting for us."
"Kokushibo, you little bastard, trying to run?" Seeing Kokushibo's movement, Ye Chen stepped forward again and brought his enormous red sword, over two meters long, straight down at him.
Naturally, Kokushibo didn't dare take the blow head-on. He quickly used his Breathing Style to counter it while saying, "Are you going to keep fighting me? Then let's see whether you kill me first, or Akaza kills those two Hashira and everyone in this city."
"So you're taking hostages now? Fine, you're good. Just don't let me catch you slipping." Ye Chen felt utterly helpless. This guy was resorting to hostages now. He didn't have a shred of a warrior's honor.
There was nothing he could do. Not only