Are they... twins?
The thought Flash through Hase's mind.
There was no time to think further. Staring at the sharp claws slashing towards him, Hase quickly analyzed the situation in his mind.
I didn't have time to draw my Nichirin Blade to block it.
If I retreat, just like when I attacked that ghost while taking advantage of the situation, I definitely won't be able to retreat as fast as it catches up.
So... is blocking with your hands the only option?
After a quick decision, Hase instantly realized the importance of his left and right hands.
Then, he suddenly raised his left hand and placed it in front of him, while continuing to back away.
laugh--!
With a swipe of its claws, several wounds instantly appeared on Hase's hand.
"Hmph!"
Hase grunted and took several steps back.
Then he quickly glanced at his left hand.
Several wounds were now visible on his left hand, the skin torn and flesh exposed, blood dripping down and revealing the bare, white bones.
In addition, intense pain radiated outwards from the wound, and my left hand was completely unable to exert any force.
It's important to understand that for most Demon Slayer, who only use a single knife...
My left hand isn't as good as my right.
However, in battle, they mostly wield their swords with both hands, which undoubtedly increases the speed and power of their swings.
Losing his left hand would mean a significant drop in skill level.
However, what bothered Hase even more was the blood that kept flowing out of the wound.
If I let it keep flowing like this, even if I don't die in battle, I'll bleed to death!
A sudden realization dawned on Hase.
However, the evil spirit clearly wouldn't give him that time.
Out of the corner of my eye, the shadow loomed over me again.
There was no time to think about the wound anymore; Hase gritted her teeth and endured the pain.
He then quickly looked up at the demon, gripping his Nichirin Blade in his right hand as he swiftly charged forward.
Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!...
The Nichirin Blade clashed rapidly with the claws.
However, compared to previous battles, Hase was no longer able to fight the demons on equal terms this time.
He brandished his long sword repeatedly, but could only barely fend off the demon's attacks.
Unbeknownst to Hase, the intense fighting caused blood to flow even faster from the wound on his left hand.
Time passed second by second.
Gradually, a sense of powerlessness welled up in Hase's heart.
Hase was also breathing heavily.
Clang!
After blocking the demon's attack once again, Hase took several steps back.
He glanced at his left arm, which had turned blood red from the constant flow of blood.
We can't delay any longer!
Either you die, or the evil spirit before you dies!
A sudden realization dawned on Hase's mind.
He shook his head, shaking the dizziness out of his mind.
He then looked up at the demon charging at him again.
suck--!
Hase took a deep breath and began using his Breathing Style once again.
" Flame Breathing!"
Crimson flames reappeared around Hase once more.
" Fifth Form: Flame Tiger!"
Hase let out a low shout, and his figure charged towards the demon once more.
Flames swirled around Hase, taking the shape of a giant tiger.
The two figures rapidly approached and collided.
laugh--!
Crimson blood splattered into the air.
Hase fell towards the roof, dragging a long trail of blood along the way.
"Cough cough... vomit..."
Hase coughed heavily a few times, then spat out a mouthful of blood.
He braced himself against the ground with his right hand, trying to lift himself up.
Then, after his arm trembled a few times, he fell back down heavily.
Inhale! Exhale!
Inhale! Exhale!
Heavy breathing came from Hase's mouth.
He tried several more times, but he couldn't manage to get himself up from the ground.
After trying again and again, Hase gave up and did not try again.
Using his remaining strength, he flipped himself over, turning himself from lying face down on the roof to lying on his back.
As he flipped over, his front side was revealed.
Several large wounds covered his chest, and the crimson blood stained his already dark uniform even darker.
Inhale! Exhale!
Hase was panting heavily, staring blankly at the night sky above.
A moment later, another figure appeared in their field of vision—it was the evil spirit that had come from behind!
The demon looked at Hase lying on the ground, a wide grin spreading across its face.
"Hey! Hey! Why are you lying on the ground? Didn't you just say you were going to kill me?"
Hase glanced at the demon, then slowly looked away, his mind wandering aimlessly.
Even though I fought desperately to the very end, I still lost!
It turns out that not all hard work leads to success!
I'm not the main character in this world either!
but...
Losing is losing, so be it. I'll just let myself die alone!
Why... why did Uchida die along with me?
Tears streamed uncontrollably down Hase's cheeks...
Seeing this, the evil spirit spoke:
"Huh? What's wrong? Why are you crying?"
"Did you cry because you lost?"
"That won't do! After all, in your line of work, it's all about winning or losing, isn't it?"
"What's there to cry about!"
"Ah! I know! You're crying because you're going to die, right?"
"Um..."
The demon pondered for a moment, then said:
"Alright, if you beg for mercy, I won't kill you!"
Upon hearing Hase, Hasegawa's eyes flickered slightly as he looked towards the demon.
Seeing that the Demon Slayer was looking at him but didn't speak, the demon thought he hadn't heard him clearly, so he repeated himself:
"If you beg for mercy, I might spare your life!"
Upon hearing this, Hase scoffed.
"Hehe..."
The demon thought the Demon Slayer didn't believe it, so it spoke up and assured him:
"Really, don't worry, I definitely mean what I say! As long as you beg me, I promise I won't kill you!"
Hase turned his gaze to the demon once more, then spoke softly:
"Lie down a bit, and I'll tell you!"
Upon hearing this, the demon excitedly lay down as Hase had instructed, and then...
"Pah!"
He spat on the demon's face, and then Hase burst into laughter.
"Ha ha ha ha..."
The demon stood up with a gloomy face and wiped the saliva off his face.
Seeing that Hase didn't speak again, he gently lifted his right foot.
Just as Hase was about to close his eyes and accept his fate, a low shout suddenly came.
" Beast Breathing!"