The Kasugai Crow's hoarse voice echoed through the intricate corridors of the Infinity Castle.
"Caw! Upper Rank Three, Akaza, has been slain by the combined efforts of Tanjiro Kamado, Giyu Tomioka, Sabito, and Kyojuro Rengoku!"
"Slaying confirmed! Upper Rank Three has fallen!"
At the other end of the corridor, Yuichiro Tokito stopped walking.
He turned to glance at his younger brother, Muichiro, beside him.
Muichiro still wore that slightly blank yet intensely focused expression.
Yuichiro tightened his grip on the Nichirin Blade at his waist, the grooves on its hilt pressing into his palm until it grew slightly warm.
"Did you hear that, Muichiro? Even that Head Hashira called Tanjiro has cut down Upper Rank Three." Yuichiro gritted his teeth and exhaled a stale breath. "That guy Takanashi Rokuno must be feeling smug again. He probably finished off Upper Rank Two even faster than that. We absolutely can't fall behind. We have to find an Upper Rank and cut them down, so Rokuya can get a good look at the true power of our Smoke Breathing and Mist Breathing!"
Muichiro nodded, a sharp glimmer of clarity flashing through his eyes.
"You're right, brother. We can't lose to them. Let's hurry." Muichiro quickened his pace a little, the Nichirin Blade in his hand swaying slightly with his steps.
The brothers ran forward through the ever-shifting corridors.
Meanwhile, in another part of the Infinity Castle.
Yushiro carefully withdrew the bandages wrapped around Zenitsu Agatsuma.
Zenitsu lay unconscious on the tatami, his breathing much steadier.
Yushiro rose to his feet and turned his gaze toward Tamayo, who stood nearby.
His eyes brimmed with undisguised excitement and relief, and even his hands trembled a little.
"Lady Tamayo, I'm so glad you're safe!" Yushiro's voice shook slightly. "I heard Muzan had captured you, and I