Infinity Castle.
Silence, repression...
The pressure, like flowing water, seemed to materialize and flow within the Infinity Castle.
On one of the few remaining relatively intact houses, a few people knelt.
Compared to Kokushibo, Akaza, and Doma, he was relatively calm.
Daki hand, was somewhat apprehensive.
He knelt down, his head pressed tightly to the ground, his whole body trembling slightly, not daring to lift his head.
In front of them, Muzan Kibutsuji was sitting on a large wooden chair.
He leaned forward slightly, resting his elbows on his knees, his scarlet pupils fixed on the people below.
A silent anger permeated the Infinity Castle. Although Kokushibo and Akaza did not appear as pathetic as Daki, they also silently lowered their heads.
Even Doma, who is usually quite mischievous, didn't cause any trouble today and knelt there quietly.
Only the occasional sound of a biwa (a traditional Chinese stringed instrument) could be heard within the Infinity Castle Infinity Castle, as Nakime was repairing it.
After a long Muzan Kibutsuji finally spoke slowly.
"Does anyone remember when the last Upper Rank demon was killed by a human?"
silence!
The Hantengu, who was good at counting, died, and no one at the scene could count such things.
"Hmph...!" Muzan sneered.
" The Lower Rank is about flying, but I see your Upper Rank aren't much different!"
None of you have been able to accomplish the tasks I assigned you!
Whether it's looking for the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, the Blue Spider Lily, or this Demon Slayer, it's all the same!
I really don't know what the point of your existence is anymore!
I recently abolished the Lower Rank, do you want me to abolish your Upper Rank too?
Upon hearing this, Daki trembled. After waiting for a while and still not hearing anyone else speak, she couldn't help but speak up:
" Lord Muzan! I'm so sorry! We'll definitely work harder in the future!"
Upon Muzan, Muzan glanced at Daki with a chilling look, then slowly looked away, ignoring her.
On the other side, Kokushibo also opened his eyes, glancing at Daki out of the corner of his eye.
Only he knew the real reason why Lord Muzan this time.
It's not just because two Upper Rank died this time.
It's not just because the Infinity Castle was almost destroyed this time.
What truly Lord Muzan was...
He was fully aware of the threat posed by the Demon Slayer and had made arrangements accordingly.
Yet, it still allowed that Demon Slayer to grow stronger.
They've grown up to this point where they can't handle it at all.
Moreover, there's the existence of that Demon Slayer.
It's probably not just about reminding myself of the past.
This also reminded Lord Muzan of the past.
Thinking of that red-haired figure from the past...
Kokushibo slowly spoke, "This time it was indeed... my incompetence. However... we really can't handle Kato Teiichi right now. I think... we should restrain the other demons a bit in the future and make them... keep a low profile!"
Kokushibo's words made Muzan Kibutsuji's breathing become heavy.
Is this meant to make him... wait for the Demon Slayer to die?
I've already waited decades once, do I have to wait decades more now?
After a long silence, Muzan Kibutsuji's breathing gradually calmed down.
His long-term comfortable life had long since worn away his fighting spirit; now he only has one main goal in life.
That is to find the Blue Spider Lily, thereby realizing the ideal of overcoming the sun!
Of course, if we could find the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Killing these annoying rats would be a good idea!
As for Kato Teiichi?
Ultimately, it's just a human being; it will die in a few decades!
Nakime!
The cold voice interrupted the occasional sound of a pipa echoing within the Infinity Castle.
It was accompanied by a 'clang' sound.
Nakime appeared on the platform, bowed slightly, and greeted Muzan.
" Lord Muzan!"
"Raise your head!" Muzan said.
Nakime obediently raised her head.
"Laugh!"
A blood-red tentacle burrowed into the large, single eye on Nakime's face.
A sharp pain shot through her single eye, Nakime's body involuntarily wanted to lean back.
However, the tentacle connected to the one-eyed creature held her firmly in control, forcing her to remain upright.
The tentacles attached to Nakime's eyes twisted gently, contracting and expanding as if transmitting something through their interior.
A moment later, the tentacles slowly retracted.
Nakime remained in a slightly backward-leaning position, breathing heavily.
Nakime looked at Nakime Muzan and said:
"From today onwards, you are Upper Rank Four! I've given you even more blood this time; from now on, you'll be responsible for intelligence gathering!"
Nakime slowly raised her head, which had been tilted back.
The huge character '' is engraved in the one eye on her face.
Nakime, holding her biwa, bowed slightly. "Thank you Lord Muzan! I will certainly not let Lord Muzan down!"
Muzan nodded Muzan.
He didn't take Nakime's words to heart.
He was already immune to such flattery.
Moreover, after this incident, he no longer has much expectation for Upper Rank.
As long as Nakime can successfully shut down the Infinity Castle, he won't be disappointed!
"Your primary task right now is to rebuild Infinity Castle! As for gathering intelligence, we can do that later!"
Nakime nodded and replied respectfully.
"Yes!
With Lord Muzan, the Infinity Castle will expand even further!
Next time, even if the Demon Slayer enters the Infinity Castle Infinity Castle, destroying it won't be so easy!
Let's hope so!
Muzan replied coldly, then looked down.
"As for the position of Upper Rank Five..."
His gaze swept over the five figures below, finally settling on Daki.
Noticing Lord Muzan's gaze and hearing his words, Daki could Lord Muzan help but feel a little uneasy.
Although she felt she hadn't done anything particularly impressive this time.
But the other teammates are terrible!
Two died, and the Upper Rank Four was taken over by Nakime, who wasn't even Upper Rank before.
So it's perfectly normal for someone like me, Upper Rank Six, to rise to Upper Rank Five, right?
Hmm, maybe I'll promote my brother to Upper Rank Five and become Upper Rank Six myself!
Just as Daki was beginning to feel hopeful, Muzan shattered her illusions.
"As for the Upper Rank Five's spot, let's leave it empty for now! Rather than letting some useless people take up the space, it's better to leave it vacant!"
Huh? How could this be!
Daki thought to herself with a sense of loss.
Muzan glanced at Daki, ignored her, and continued speaking:
"Also, starting today, you need to control your behavior!"
Muzan turned his gaze to another figure.
"Especially you— Doma!"