The deadly struggle the two ninjas were engaged in now.
Was a battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and a demon.
It could also be called a clash between the ideals of the old era and the new.
Uzui Gen'nosuke.
Was no longer the killing machine he had once been, willing to disregard all conscience and morality, and even abandon himself, to carry out his family's orders.
And [Dark Blade], Uzui Seshū.
Had not only become more stubborn and extreme than before, but had even abandoned the last boundaries of his humanity.
Of course, different convictions were not inherently superior or inferior.
Nor did their ideals determine which of them was stronger.
Both attacked with their usual calm efficiency, like two killing machines of the utmost precision.
In fact, both had become considerably stronger than before.
But clearly, Uzui Seshū, who was no longer human, had gained far more powerful new strength.
At least, far more than Gen'nosuke had gained through his own training.
Strength, speed.
Even combat experience.
He surpassed his own biological son in every respect.
"Gen'nosuke, it seems this 'conviction' of yours amounts to no more than this."
Upper Rank Three remained expressionless.
He kept attacking and disrupting his opponent's thoughts.
"Your blade has grown duller than before."
Uzui Gen'nosuke employed his Breathing Style, but almost every assassination sword technique he unleashed was parried by the demon using the same methods.
Yet the assassination sword techniques the demon used.
Could indeed easily break through Gen'nosuke's defenses and parries, leaving numerous wounds across his body.
"Your talent may fall short of that bastard's, but it is still first-rate."
"Yet now you've strayed down the wrong path."
"What a waste..."
After knocking Uzui Gen'nosuke to the ground again, Upper Rank Three kicked him far away.
He continued his psychological