At a distance from Tengen Uzui and Gyutaro.
Tanjiro also clashed with Daki.
Looking at the Demon Slayer before her, Daki frowned slightly and said coldly:
"Hey! Kid, can you get out of my way?"
Tanjiro adjusted his stance to prepare for any impending attack, and replied firmly:
"I won't let you go and interfere with Mr. Uzui's battle!"
"What a nuisance! Then I'll just have to ask you to die!"
Daki spoke calmly, her voice devoid of any emotion.
After she finished speaking, the silk ribbons behind her waist began to sway once more.
Seeing this, Tanjiro tightened his grip on his Nichirin Blade, lowered his stance slightly, and fixed his gaze on Daki.
Water Breathing cannot cut the opponent's ribbons; you need to switch to Flame Breathing.
But the real problem is...
How can I simultaneously sever the heads of two Upper Rank Six?
Whoosh whoosh!
The air seemed to be sliced by a sharp blade of wind, producing a piercing sound.
Several gleaming ribbons shot out like arrows, instantly interrupting Tanjiro's wandering thoughts and pulling him back to the battle before him.
Tanjiro gently closed his eyes, his face calm and resolute. He took a deep breath, his chest rising and falling slightly.
Crimson flames instantly enveloped Tanjiro, leaping and flickering...
The next moment, Tanjiro's eyes suddenly opened.
As the ribbon drew ever closer, he began to wield the Nichirin Blade he had been gripping tightly in his hand.
" Hinokami Kagura: Dance!"
Whoosh--!
The Nichirin Blade swung around in a rapid circle in front of Tanjiro with astonishing speed.
The flashing blades, reflecting the surrounding flames, created a dazzling and mesmerizing scene.
Wherever it passed, those ribbons that were previously as tough as snakes and difficult to cut were severed.
At this moment, they broke apart under the scorching flames, making a "sizzling" sound, and then, as if in pain, they quickly retracted.
As she watched the remaining flames gradually dissipate in the air, Daki's pupils contracted slightly.
Could he cut the ribbon?
Hinokami Kagura?
What is this?
A different Breathing Style than before?
fire?
Flame Breathing?
No!
There isn't a single move in Flame Breathing called "Dance "!
Is that the Flame Breathing?
But why not just call it the Flame Breathing?
Countless thoughts flashed through Daki's mind, and suddenly, Daki pupils trembled violently.
Suddenly, the Demon Slayer ducked, and with a loud bang, a figure charged straight at him.
It moved so fast that it almost followed the ribbon as it was retracting.
If you pull the ribbon directly without it retracting, the force won't be much.
For Daki was at a loss as to what other way to attack the Demon Slayer.
They could only watch helplessly as the distance between them continued to close.
finally.
The ribbon was the first to be retrieved.
However, using ribbons for attacking would be largely pointless now.
Because... the Demon Slayer has already charged over!
Tanjiro leaped high into the air, his gaze fixed firmly on Daki below, his Nichirin Blade held high in his hand.
" Clear Blue Sky!"
Whoosh--!
The longsword, wreathed in flames, traced a dazzling arc through the air.
Daki's head detached from her body and flew away once again.
He successfully beheaded his opponent, but Tanjiro still felt something was off!
Last time, I couldn't even defeat the Lower Rank by myself.
Is he now capable of beheading the Upper Rank demon on his own?
Although the opponent was just a clone, and judging from the scent, it wasn't as strong as the other clone!
But the ease with which the victory came still left Tanjiro feeling a sense of unease.
Has it been because I've become much stronger during this period of training with Mr. Kato?
No!
Now is not the time to think about this. I need to tell Mr. Uzui as soon as possible and have him cut off the other clone's head.
Thinking this, Tanjiro quickly turned around, intending to run towards the other side of the battlefield.
However, in the instant he turned around...
Whoosh!
A loud whooshing sound came from behind, Tanjiro's pupils contracted sharply.
By the time they turned to defend themselves, it was already too late.
The ribbon shot straight toward Tanjiro's head.
Tanjiro could only rely on his months of combat experience to frantically dodge to one side.
laugh--!
The ribbon pierced through his left shoulder, leaving a long trail of blood.
" Dance!"
The belated Nichirin Blade flashed past, severing the ribbon that pierced through the left shoulder.
Without the support of its main body, the severed ribbon quickly turned to ashes.
Tanjiro quickly created distance between himself and Daki with a few leaps.
Upon landing, Tanjiro immediately looked towards Daki, but what he saw made Tanjiro pupils dilate violently.
A fair and graceful body was seen holding her own head in her hands and placing it on her neck.
Can I install this myself?
Why didn't she put her head back on after Mr. Uzui cut it off?
"Snort!"
The pain in his left shoulder made Tanjiro groan involuntarily.
He gently placed his right hand, holding the Nichirin Blade, over the wound on his left shoulder, attempting to stop the blood gushing from it.
However, this action had no effect whatsoever, and blood continued to flow from the wound.
Tanjiro took several deep breaths and silently recited the mantra.
Calm down and stop the bleeding first!
Calm down and stop the bleeding first!
Calm down and stop the bleeding first!
While Tanjiro was stopping the bleeding, Daki put the head back on.
But now, that delicate face no longer held its previous beauty and charm; instead, it was filled with a ferocious expression.
"My... head... has been cut off again?" Daki whispered, her words filled with an unconcealable rage.
After saying that, Daki suddenly looked up, her gaze fixed on the distance.
There, Tanjiro was slowly lowering his right hand from his left shoulder.
Compared to Daki's anger, Tanjiro felt only a chill in his heart.
I can't move my left hand!
The wound that ran through his left shoulder left his left hand completely immobile.
Even the slightest exertion will cause a sharp, piercing pain.
Does that mean the left hand definitely won't be able to participate in tonight's fight?
So... can I really defeat Upper Rank Six using only one hand?
Tanjiro thought to himself, then looked towards Daki.
Looking into the other person's eyes, which seemed to want to devour him alive, Tanjiro suddenly realized something.
He slowly raised his right hand, gripping the Nichirin Blade, to face Daki directly.
This is no longer a question of whether I can win or not!
I have no choice but to keep fighting!!
To Tanjiro's surprise.
Despite his obvious serious injuries and the other party's anger, they did not rush over immediately.
Instead, they just stood there quietly.
They seem to be waiting for something!