By the order of priority for saving lives, Hashira-ranked members came first. They were valuable fighting forces.
Next came the chief of the Swordsmith Village, the master craftsmen, property, and so on.
Tokito made his decision immediately, and his figure vanished from the spot in an instant.
Kokushibo, however, paid no attention and continued walking toward the hot spring.
That happened to be where Su Chen was soaking.
The night was deep, and an owl hooted on a branch.
Kokushibo walked through the darkness and unhurriedly entered the changing room for the hot spring.
He found a sword resting quietly against the wall.
It was apparent that the sword's owner, who was soaking inside, seemed to have taken no precautions whatsoever.
At the same time, a voice came from the hot spring.
"Sir, since you're here, why don't we have a proper chat?"
Kokushibo paused for a moment, then quickly made his decision.
He, too, placed his Nichirin Blade against the wall beside the other sword, then walked unhurriedly into the hot spring.
However, after Kokushibo left,
another figure slowly emerged behind him.
And that person was none other than Kaigaku.
In fact, he had been here for ages, waiting for the Upper Rank Luo Chuan had mentioned to come and meet his death!
That was right. He, Kaigaku, would end the other's life with his own hands and prove that he was the new Rumble Hashira!
His strength would earn everyone's recognition, not that damned Su Chen's!
But...
Reality dealt him a crushing blow.
Because Kokushibo's presence was far too powerful.
The moment he landed, that powerful aura felt almost tangible, and mountain-like terror instantly scared the piss out of Kaigaku.
Kaigaku frowned.
Kaigaku worried.
Kaigaku feared.
Even the Mist Hashira had been defeated almost instantly. Although Kaigaku considered