Abandoned

"Cough cough cough..."

Tengen Uzui's words left Teiichi speechless for no reason.

He wanted to see what Uzui's last words were, but he didn't expect Uzui's last words to be so shocking.

Before Tengen Uzui could continue speaking, Teiichi quickly stood up and looked around.

Beside him, Tengen Uzui raised his hand and beckoned.

He wanted Teiichi to hear his last words first, but Teiichi completely ignored him.

Teiichi's gaze continued to sweep across the arena, quickly settling on Nezuko.

Nezuko was quietly squatting beside Tanjiro, gently stroking Tanjiro head.

"Nezuko!" Teiichi waved and called out to Nezuko.

Nezuko turned her head to look upon hearing this.

"Come here!" Teiichi shouted.

Nezuko glanced down at Tanjiro again upon hearing this, then stood up and ran over.

"Hey! Kato, why are you calling Nezuko? Let me finish my last words first!" Tengen Uzui said weakly.

Teiichi finally lowered his head this time and pointed at Tengen Uzui.

"He's been poisoned by the Blood Demon Art, help him heal!"

Nezuko looked in the direction that Tengen Uzui was Teiichi, then nodded and walked over.

Tengen Uzui was still somewhat stunned when Nezuko placed her hand on her body.

He naturally understood what Teiichi meant.

The sudden shock of going from death to life left him unsure how to react.

Swish!

Pink flames suddenly ignited on Tengen Uzui's body.

"What the hell is this?!"

Suma, who was lying on top of Tengen Uzui, was startled.

Their gazes quickly shifted to Nezuko, who had placed her hand on Tengen Uzui.

"Hey! What's wrong with you? Even if you're going to cremate someone, this isn't the time! The person is still alive!"

Upon hearing this, Nezuko turned to look at Suma, blinked, and then slowly raised her hands, causing the pink flames to gradually extinguish.

Seeing that Nezuko listened to his advice, Suma a sigh of relief and turned to look at Tengen Uzui.

Tengen Uzui gently raised his hand; the distinctive purple skin that appeared after being poisoned had disappeared.

A vibrant life force once again filled this body.

Along with this vitality came the pain and exhaustion that had been previously masked by numbness.

But for Tengen Uzui, this pain and exhaustion paled in comparison to the joy of being reborn from the brink of death.

"How about it? You're not at a loss now, are you?" Teiichi smiled as he looked at Tengen Uzui.

"Hahaha... Magnificent, this is truly magnificent!"

Tengen Uzui laughed loudly, and just as he was about to say something more, he Teiichi walk towards Daki and Gyutaro.

Teiichi approached Gyutaro's side and gently lifted his foot.

Bang!

Just as Gyutaro was starting to regain consciousness, he fainted again.

After glancing at the terrified Daki, Teiichi returned to Tengen Uzui's side once more.

"Why didn't you kill them?" Tengen Uzui asked curiously.

Teiichi replied, "I plan to pass on the news that Nezuko has overcome the sunlight to Muzan!"

Upon hearing this, Tengen Uzui's gaze narrowed slightly. After thinking carefully for a moment, he looked seriously at Teiichi.

Are you serious?

Teiichi nodded. "Yes, things have to come to an end! Muzan taken control of the Infinity Castle. If he doesn't come out on his own, we'll never find him!"

Tengen Uzui nodded heavily.

"That's good now that you've made your decision!"

After saying that, he quickly put on a smile again.

"At that time, I, as the second-in-command of the Demon Slayer Corps, will be able to contribute quite a bit!"

Slaying Muzan Kibutsuji —that's quite a sight!

Hahaha..."

On the other hand, Daki didn't listen carefully Teiichi Dingyi and the others' conversation.

Even though Lord Muzan had previously said not to contact Kato Teiichi if you encounter him.

but...

The fear of death outweighed everything else.

Daki began trying to contact Lord Muzan.

"Lord Muzan..."

"Lord Muzan..."

The fearful plea traveled through the blood ties to the Infinity Castle.

Muzan, holding a dropper with one hand, carefully added an unknown liquid to a test tube, casually replying:

"What's wrong, Daki?"

"I... I met Kato Teiichi!" Daki's trembling voice came through.

Upon hearing Muzan, Muzan immediately stopped what he was doing.

After carefully placing the test tubes and droppers in his hands, he quickly checked Daki's perspective.

Demon Slayer wearing a white haori with wind patterns came into his view.

"Muzan -Lord Muzan?" Daki spoke again after waiting for a long time without receiving a response.

Turning his gaze away, Muzan picked up the test tube and dropper again, continuing the task he had just begun, and said:

"Do I remember telling you before? Don't contact me after you meet Kato Teiichi! Did you not take my words to heart?"

The cold words were devoid of any emotion, Daki became even more frightened upon hearing them.

"I... I remember!"

"So you don't take me seriously? Otherwise, why do you remember my words but not act accordingly?" An angry voice suddenly rang out.

"No... I'm so sorry! I respect you very much! It's just... it's just..."

"But what..." Muzan asked.

"But Kato Teiichi isn't... not with us right now, if... if..."

Before Daki finish speaking, Muzan interrupted her.

"If Nakime opens the door for you, you might have a chance to live, right?"

"Yes... yes!"

"I'm scared, "Daki said, but at the same time, she couldn't help but feel a little relieved.

Lord Muzan knows what he's thinking.

Perhaps Lord Muzan himself thinks so!

So... I might really be saved tonight!!

After a long silence, Daki asked again cautiously.

"Lord Muzan?"

The news vanished without a trace, like a stone ox disappearing into the sea.

After trying two or three more times, Daki finally had to admit defeat.

My brother and I... we were abandoned by Lord Muzan!

"Lord Muzan, aren't you going to save them?" Nakime asked cautiously.

Tick-tock!

An unknown blue liquid was dripped into the test tube, reacting with the liquid already present in the tube.

After Muzan observing the changes in the test tube for a while, Muzan said:

"Given Kato Teiichi's speed, there's no way he could have rescued Daki before he could even react!"

Nakime fell silent for a moment upon hearing this.

After a brief silence in the Infinity Castle, Muzan added:

"Besides, Daki thinks too highly of herself. Of all the Upper Rank, you're the only one who's truly important to me!"

"Thank you so much for your high regard!"

Nakime bowed slightly in thanks, though Muzan couldn't see her from where he was.

Nakime's act of showing loyalty, Muzan did he care whether his subordinates were loyal or not.

Having lived for a thousand years, he had seen all kinds of people and understood all kinds of human nature.

He trusted his blood more than people's loyalty.

After a long while, Muzan ended the experiment, muttering to himself.

"Isn't that right..."

Muzan took a few steps forward, intending to have Nakime teleport him out of the Infinity Castle, but then paused slightly.

Has news of Daki's death not yet arrived?