Sweeping Past

As he gazed at the head that was flying into the air, Tengen Uzui's pupils trembled violently.

With a swift turn and a leap, he retreated rapidly to the rear.

However, he hadn't run far when Tengen Uzui's body stiffened.

Ahead, Suma stood there, looking on helplessly.

Beside her, Tanjiro and Inosuke lay quietly on the ground.

Tengen Uzui slowly stopped running forward and calmly turned around.

Rumble--!

The enormous blood-red blade slashed indiscriminately in all directions.

Tengen Uzui subconsciously reached into his pocket.

They wanted to throw out some gunpowder to counteract the power of these blood blades.

However, his hand quickly froze; he didn't feel the familiar sensation of gunpowder.

Did you exhaust your resources during the battle just now?

Rumble--!

The blood-red blade cleaved through the ground, slashing straight towards Tengen Uzui.

Tengen Uzui took a deep breath, and his hand, which had been inside his robes, reached out again to grip the hilt of the Nichirin Blade.

"Sound Breathing - First Form!"

Tengen Uzui gently raised his eyes, gazing at the enormous blood-red blade that was slashing straight towards him.

He gripped the Nichirin Blade horizontally with both hands, then whispered a command:

"Boom!!"

Boom--!!!

A huge explosion rang out in the street.

Houses are broken, streets are cracked.

A candle, lit by someone, fell to the ground as the house shook, setting it ablaze.

Black smoke drifted silently across the battlefield.

"Cough cough... vomit..."

A mouthful of blood spurted from Tengen Uzui's mouth.

Tengen Uzui braced himself on the ground with both hands, supporting himself with his Nichirin Blade.

His body was covered with dozens of wounds of varying sizes.

The exposed skin was covered with large patches of purple.

The uniform he was wearing was already tattered, and the bright red blood had stained the remaining clothes on his body.

Tap, tap...

The sound of light footsteps came from afar.

Yu Tengen Uzui Tengen Uzui struggled to lift his head, and looking at the two figures slowly walking towards him, a bitter smile appeared on his lips.

"Is this how it's going to end? That's really..."

Looking up at the bright moon in the sky, Tengen Uzui softly uttered the rest of his unfinished words.

"Not flashy at all..."

Everything before my eyes seemed to be turning completely black.

Tengen Uzui knew perfectly well that this was a sign that the toxins had completely affected his heart.

Even if you find a doctor now, it's completely incurable!

Scenes from the past began to surface in my mind.

The arduous and rigorous ninja training he underwent in his childhood;

During his ninja career, he met Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma;

The brothers later turned against each other and left the family.

Then I joined the Demon Slayer Corps and have been there ever since.

Tap, tap...

The footsteps became clearer.

Tengen Uzui glanced down at Gyutaro and Daki, who had approached, then slowly raised his head again.

Having fought countless battles and suffered severe poisoning, he now has absolutely no strength left...

After a moment of blurred vision, another image appeared.

In the picture, two figures are sitting under the eaves, admiring the moon.

Between the two men was a wine jug and some side dishes, each of them having one.

Was this... when Kato came to see me last year?

Teiichi picked up the wine jug and took a sip, then asked, "Your Musical Score takes so long, haven't you thought about improving it? Otherwise, you'll be at a disadvantage when you fight Upper Rank later, and you might even lose before you finish the score!"

Tengen Uzui replied, "I'd like to too, but my Musical Score is based on the opponent's previous fighting behavior. Without a long battle, I don't even know what moves the opponent has left, let alone how to chart their moves!"

Teiichi nodded and said, "Do you remember Akaza I mentioned before?"

"Of course I remember! How could I not care about information about the Upper Rank!"

"Your Musical Score somewhat similar to his Blood Demon Art, and also somewhat similar to the Transparent World," Teiichi.

"Hahaha... you mean I, with the power of a mortal, developed an ability that is almost like Transparent World?" Tengen Uzui's lips curled up slightly.

"..." Teiichi replied, "I suppose so."

"Hahaha... Isn't it incredibly magnificent?" Tengen Uzui laughed loudly, picked up the sake jug, and took a big gulp.

"He is indeed a genius!" Teiichi.

The straightforward praise surprised Tengen Uzui slightly, but then his smile widened even further.

I rarely hear you praise someone!

Teiichi picked up the wine pot again and took a sip.

That's because your Musical Score is truly genius!

Your Musical Score, the Compass Needle of Akaza, and the Transparent World are equivalent to three realms.

Your Musical Score takes time to develop, and you can only predict attacks that have already been launched;

Akaza's Compass Needle doesn't require time and can only predict attacks that have already been launched;

The Transparent World, on the other hand, doesn't require time; it allows you to predict an opponent's impending attack based on their muscle movements.

Tengen Uzui nodded. "So what you mean is?"

Teiichi turned his head to look at Tengen Uzui.

"What I mean is, your Musical Score is actually a simplified version of The Transparent World. If you can understand the Musical Score, you will definitely understand what The Transparent World is!"

The image slowly faded from Tengen Uzui's sight.

However, his mind did not stop working as the image faded away.

Teiichi's subsequent explanations and insights about the Transparent World, as well as everything he felt from his own Musical Score, quickly flooded into his mind.

Tengen Uzui felt a sudden explosion in his mind, and in the next moment, everything connected.

When I lowered my head again, I saw two skeletons and flesh walking towards me.

"Hahaha... It's late, but it's truly magnificent!" Tengen Uzui laughed heartily.

The complete control over his body from the Transparent World allowed Tengen Uzui to draw a sliver of power from his nearly depleted body.

Looking at the Demon Slayer who had once again drawn his twin swords, Gyutaro tilted his head in distress.

"Is this Demon Slayer invincible?"

Whoosh--!

The familiar sound of wind breaking through the air rang out.

Tengen Uzui looked up and saw a chilling Blood Scythe directly in front of him, and ribbons surging like a tide on both sides.

Clang! Clang! Bang! Clang! Clang!...

Looking at the fallen figure, Gyutaro didn't say anything, but stood silently observing.

For a long time, the body did not rise from the ground again.

Gyutaro breathed a sigh of relief.

It's finally coming to an end!

Gyutaro turned to look at Daki.

"Plum!"

Daki nodded slightly, took two steps forward, and was about to use the ribbon to end the Demon Slayer's life when...

Suma had been standing to the side, quickly grabbed a kunai and placed it in front of Tengen Uzui.

"No... don't come any closer!"

Looking at the trembling, frightened Suma, Daki laughed:

"Suma, can you step aside? Don't worry, you won't end up like them. You can live a few more days!"

"You are not allowed to harm Lord Tengen!"

Suma said, his voice trembling, his eyes brimming with tears.

She's the only one left who can stand up.

Everyone else collapsed.

At this moment, regardless of whether she could do it or not, she had to protect everyone!

Hearing Suma's words, Daki was troubled. "This is difficult! These guys all have to die, especially this Pillar. He chopped off my head several times tonight!"

"In short... I won't allow it!" Suma insisted.

"Alright! Then I'll have to do it myself!" Daki laughed.

The ribbons billowed behind him and then shot swiftly toward Tengen Uzui.

As he watched the ribbon hurtling towards him, Suma's heart pounded faster and faster.

The ribbon magnified little by little in Suma's eyes.

Whoosh--!

The wind howled!

The Wind Blade swept across the street...