Ever since the battle at Hammer Hut, countless rumors about Tetsu no Sosuke had spread among the demons.
He had no intention of taking on someone so terrifying head-on. When he happened upon this place and discovered two delectable snacks, he had held back and waited.
He knew Tetsu no Sosuke could not stay here forever. Once he left, the two boys would be his to eat.
To keep both snacks for himself, he had not even passed along the news about Tetsu no Sosuke.
After all, Tetsu no Sosuke had told the brothers he was only leaving temporarily and would return.
Once he had enjoyed his delicious snacks, he could pass on the news. Then the others could catch the Hammer Pillar alone.
But now... why?
He had even waited an extra day in case Tetsu no Sosuke's departure was a feint. Yet he had still fallen for the trap.
Did anyone know how much a demon could drool over the course of an extra day?
Why had things ended up like this for him?
As his awareness returned to his body, he heard a vicious rush of air behind him. He whipped around to see a red-hot iron hammer hurtling toward him.
Before he could react, it slammed into his back.
The tremendous force made his spine crack under the strain. It was broken. Definitely broken!
He struggled to crawl forward, healing as he went. It would take a little time. Just a little time would be enough...
Unfortunately, just as he was about to recover, a foot pinned his back.
Tetsu no Sosuke raised his red-hot Nichirin Blade high. His voice reached the demon's ears. "Your account's been deleted."
"Huh?"
Still bewildered, he felt his head fly off.
As his head spun through the air, he was