Sakonji Urokodaki took a deep breath and charged toward the mountaintop.
Under Muzan Kibutsuji's control, the two-horned demon still clutched the withered, rotting Blue Spider Lilies and a heap of soil, not yet having fully reacted.
Beneath his red Tengu Mask, Sakonji Urokodaki's expression was exceptionally calm.
His footsteps were almost silent, yet his speed was astonishing.
"The Master and Mr. Yoriichi were right."
"That so-called Demon King fears Mr. Yoriichi and would never dare show himself, so he was bound to send other demons here to try to take the Blue Spider Lilies."
"Both Goto and that boy with the keen nose have completed their tasks and drawn Muzan Kibutsuji's attention."
"My task is to use my age to take the place of Saburo, who originally lived at the foot of Mount Kumotori, then launch a surprise attack when I see a demon and keep it occupied to buy time for the others to arrive!"
"This task certainly won't be easy, because when faced with the Blue Spider Lilies, Muzan Kibutsuji might very well lose his restraint and reach through the passage himself..."
"But... to eradicate the demons!"
As Sakonji Urokodaki rushed forward at high speed, the two-horned demon on the mountain resumed digging at Muzan Kibutsuji's command.
Out of caution, Muzan Kibutsuji did not immediately open a passage and have the two-horned demon return to the Infinity Castle.
In his view, this was a rare opportunity. He had to make the most of the time and dig up as many of the Blue Spider Lilies' "remains" as possible, even bringing back the surrounding soil.
He had previously arranged for his subordinates to infiltrate the circles of Japan's pharmaceutical tycoons.
Muzan Kibutsuji had learned his lesson. Although that pharmaceutical tycoon's words had gotten under his skin somewhat, he had