Then there was its ability to hide.
Such abilities weren't uncommon among demons.
Tetsu no Sosuke had encountered more than one, but those demons had all been impulsive and eager to fight—or so full of themselves that they always gave his side an opening.
This one, though, had kept itself hidden this long. Even the Wind Pillar couldn't find it. The thing clearly knew how to lie low.
With that in mind, Tetsu no Sosuke turned to the Wind Pillar. Before he could speak, the Serpent Pillar cut in. "If we can't find it, how are we supposed to catch it?"
"I couldn't find it on my own, sure. But with this many of us, we ought to manage, right?"
The Wind Pillar spoke as though it were obvious. He even glanced at Tetsu no Sosuke, apparently ready to launch a Demon-Catching Operation with him.
Tetsu no Sosuke shook his head. "Have you trapped it in a Village or a town?"
"A Village," answered a Swordsman behind the Wind Pillar.
Tetsu no Sosuke nodded. "That makes things easier. Prepare as much wisteria mist as you can, starting now. Once night falls, spread it throughout the Village. If it won't come out, we'll force it out."
The Wind Pillar blinked. That... did sound easier.
But it would take an enormous amount of wisteria mist. He'd heard it was troublesome to make. Would using that much really be all right?
Tetsu no Sosuke looked toward the Serpent Pillar. "Does anyone have any thoughts on what we should do next?"
The Serpent Pillar had been about to speak, but then he remembered that he still needed a favor from Tetsu no Sosuke. Besides, the plan Tetsu no Sosuke had proposed at the Hammer Hut had worked remarkably well. He cleared his throat. "The