Through Kokushibo's eyes, Muzan Kibutsuji saw the three people who had suddenly appeared.
The sight brought his words to an abrupt halt.
But soon, Muzan Kibutsuji continued issuing his orders:
"It doesn't matter. They're only five Hashira."
"I've poured an enormous amount of blood into you!"
"This is even a good thing for us!"
Muzan Kibutsuji truly thought so.
With Yoriichi Tsugikuni absent, he naturally had to seize the opportunity to weaken the Demon Slayer Corps as much as possible.
That was why he had ordered Kokushibo and the other demons to attack the Butterfly Mansion.
Killing a large number of the Demon Slayer Corps' Hashira at once would also be an excellent opportunity!
Under his control, Kokushibo's eyes remained the same red as Muzan Kibutsuji's.
And the eye bearing the numeral "One" quietly began to change.
The numeral on it seemed to be slowly fading...
Kokushibo showed no sign of panic as he looked at the figures who had suddenly appeared before him.
His six eyes swept over them, and he said quietly:
"You... all learned the Transparent World from him..."
"I see. You used that ability to see through things to lie in ambush beforehand, then counter my attack..."
"So many of you have mastered the Transparent World, and even the Demon Slayer Mark techniques. You... have done well."
"He... has taught you well, too..."
As his words fell, Kokushibo struck first!
[Moon Breathing, First Form: Dark Moon: Evening Palace]
His blade swung at astonishing speed, slashing straight at Muichiro Tokito among the Hashira.
At almost the same instant, Sanemi Shinazugawa drew his Nichirin Blade.
[Wind Breathing, First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter]
Leaving a spiraling blade of wind along the ground, he charged straight at Kokushibo at astonishing speed.
Bang!
A tremendous crash rang out.
Their weapons collided,