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A dazzling golden light Flash through the air, and the golden blade precisely struck the thin, blood-red blade.

The blood-stained blade, as fragile as a piece of paper, was instantly shattered into countless fragments, scattering in all directions.

Then, the arms, which had been waving for a long time and were taut with muscles, finally relaxed and slowly fell to their sides.

Tengen Uzui raised his head slightly, his gaze passing over the dilapidated street and settling on Gyutaro.

A sickly yet smug smile was on Gyutaro's face.

"Hey! Didn't you just say you're a ninja and poison has no effect on you? Then why are you swinging your sword slower than before?"

Upon hearing this, Tengen Uzui's expression darkened slightly. He was aware of his physical condition, of course, but he didn't have the habit of being completely honest with his enemies.

"That's because I've gotten used to your attacks! Now, even if I swing my sword a little slower, I can easily block your attacks!"

Upon hearing Tengen Uzui's reply, Gyutaro's lips curled into an even wider smile.

"Really? Then what happened to the wounds on your body?"

Upon hearing this, Tengen Uzui was slightly taken aback, then quickly looked down at a wound on his body.

The skin around the wound had a faint purple tinge, which even someone without medical knowledge would know was definitely not normal.

Upon seeing this, Tengen Uzui's brows furrowed deeply.

Has it already affected this extent?

"What? Don't you know what's going on? Do you need me to explain it to you?" Gyutaro said with a hint of sarcasm.

Tengen Uzui sneered, "There's no need for that. It's just a little poison; cutting off your head wouldn't be a problem at all!"

"Sigh! Humans are so stubborn!"

Gyutaro raised a hand and scratched his hair in distress, but still said magnanimously:

"How about you consider becoming a ghost? If you're willing, I might let you go today!"

"It's not certain who will let whom go!" Tengen Uzui sneered.

Even if I really can't beat them later, I still have Kato!

I'd like to see how you handle Kato when the time comes!

However, Gyutaro didn't know what he was thinking. Seeing that Tengen Uzui refused, Gyutaro didn't invite him again, but asked with some doubt:

"By the way, why don't any of you Pillars want to become demons? I've met several Pillars before, and I've tried asking them if they'd like to become demons, but unfortunately, they all refused!"

"Hahaha... How magnificent!" Tengen Uzui exclaimed, then replied, "We Demon Slayer Corps members have all undergone countless trials and deeply hate demons! Becoming a demon is something we wouldn't even dream of!"

After saying that, Tengen Uzui stood still and silently adjusted his breathing.

Gyutaro was willing to chat, he joined in.

After all, even if he cut off Gyutaro's head, it wouldn't make any difference; everything would have to wait Makio and the others lured Daki over.

However, Gyutaro didn't quite agree with what Tengen Uzui. He tilted his head and said:

"Well! The Pillars might indeed be as you say, but the ordinary members of your Demon Slayer Corps aren't as courageous as you think!"

Tengen Uzui frowned slightly, his gaze fixed on Gyutaro.

"What do you mean?"

"Some members of your Demon Slayer Corps once knelt down and begged me for mercy in order to survive!" Gyutaro explained with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Tengen Uzui stood quietly in place, remaining silent.

Although he didn't entirely approve of this spineless approach, he understood that they were doing it to survive.

Seeing that Tengen Uzui was standing still without reacting, Gyutaro thought he was angry and waved his hand up and down.

"Don't be angry! I didn't agree!"

Upon hearing this, Tengen Uzui, who had been silent just moments before, instantly turned grim.

"What do you mean?"

"Me? I hate those bullies who prey on the weak! They kill weak demons and beg for mercy when they encounter strong demons! Of course, they should just be killed! Ahahahahaha!" Gyutaro laughed morbidly.

Tengen Uzui frowned as he stared at Gyutaro. "Is toying with humans really that fun?"

Upon hearing this, Gyutaro looked at Tengen Uzui with a strange expression.

"Hey? Didn't you just lie to me and say that poison wouldn't work on you?"

Tengen Uzui said, "That's because we're the enemy, but those team members have either already been defeated by you or have lost their will to fight, right?"

Gyutaro thought for a moment and said:

"Do you guys really distinguish between them so clearly? To me, they're all the same! They're all lies anyway!"

And isn't this actually good for your Demon Slayer Corps?

"It can help your Demon Slayer Corps filter out those who are not qualified!"

This time, Tengen Uzui ignored him and tightened his grip on the Nichirin Blade, taking deep breaths.

He was afraid that he might lose control and rush forward to fight with Gyutaro again.

Although they are not afraid of their opponents, the blood flow in their bodies increases during combat, which leads to a greater impact of toxins on their bodies.

So now is not the time to start a fight.

We have to wait Makio Maki and the others to lure Daki over.

Time passed second by second.

As he felt the growing numbness spreading through his body, Tengen Uzui frowned deeply.

It's been so long since Makio notified us, why hasn't she arrived yet?

Has he never fought Daki?

No, even if they didn't defeat Daki, Daki should have arrived by now!

Are you still arguing?

Thinking of this, Tengen Uzui looked towards Gyutaro.

What puzzled him even more was...

Why aren't they charging at us?

I'm Makio and the others to lure Daki over, but what are they waiting for?

Noticing Tengen Uzui's gaze, Gyutaro looked at him, his pupils darting around in their sockets, and asked with a smile:

Are you waiting for them to lure Mei over?

"Plum?"

Tengen Uzui murmured softly, then quickly realized who Mei was, and his gaze instantly froze on Gyutaro's face.

Gyutaro chuckled teasingly, "Ume is leading them in circles right now. If you need, I can have Ume bring them over right now!"

There was no reply, Tengen Uzui's brows furrowed deeply.

His years of combat experience allowed him to quickly discern the underlying meaning in the other party's words.

Is it possible to share intelligence through anonymous means?

Does that mean their intentions were discovered long ago?

No wonder Daki hasn't been lured here yet.

Feeling the numbness and slight weakness spreading through his body, Tengen Uzui's heart sank slightly.

So, did he wait with me until now just to wait for the toxins in my body to take further effect?

Gyutaro looked at Tengen Uzui with a smile on his lips, and after a moment, slowly spoke.