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He skipped Yan Hu's sword skills and focused his attention on cultivating his battle qi.
Ryosuke re-guided the fighting spirit within his body.
This time, he felt that the stagnation he had encountered before seemed to have loosened up a bit.
The flow of battle qi within the body became smoother, and although the growth was slow, it marked the beginning of a qualitative change.
Seven days later, in the training grounds of the Purgatory Clan, two figures collided and then separated.
Ryosuke's originally restless and flamboyant fighting spirit has now become calm and restrained. When it erupts, it is like a surging underground fire, intense and powerful.
With the help of "The Book of the Flame Pillars of All Ages" and Kyojuro's sparring, Ryosuke finally broke through his bottleneck.
At this moment, he only needs to think a little, and his fighting spirit can be controlled freely without any stagnation.
Kyojuro's face was filled with genuine joy.
"Haha! Congratulations, Mr. Ryosuke!"
"Thanks to you and Mr. Makijuro."
Just then, the hummingbird and the raven arrived one after the other.
"Gah! Kyojuro Rengoku! Urgent order! Children have been going missing and dying in the western mountainous region of Tokyo Prefecture. It is the work of evil spirits. You are here to assist Ryosuke Yasui, the Naruhashi, in investigating immediately!"
The mission came suddenly, and the two exchanged a glance before setting off immediately.
The two moved very quickly, and based on the information provided by Yin, they soon arrived at a mountain forest in western Tokyo Prefecture.
The air was thick with the smell of blood and a sense of oppression.
As they followed the trail deeper, the sight before them caused their pupils to shrink in shock.
In the open space ahead, there lay nine corpses of Demon Slayer Corps members lying haphazardly!
Their deaths were extremely gruesome, and their fatal wounds were mostly the same.
What's even more horrifying is that behind the team members who were desperately protecting their rear were piles of children's corpses.
Most of the children had lost their lives, their chests collapsed, and their internal organs emptied.
Only one boy, about five or six years old, was still breathing, his face filled with terror.
In the center of the open space, a strangely shaped demon holding a bone flute was licking the blood from its fingertips.
Its aura far surpasses that of ordinary demons, approaching the level of a lower moon!
Ryosuke raised an eyebrow, slightly startled.
Because of her existence, Kyojuro's growth was accelerated.
This demon was originally the one Kyojuro would encounter on his first mission.
It's unbelievable, Kyojuro started off on a very high level, and the demons he encountered were also very strong.
Kyojuro was furious.
Those team members died protecting these children!
The internal organs of the dead children were completely devoured by the flute demon!
"Mr. Ryosuke! Please, I beg you, to save that child!"
Kyojuro declared sternly, "I will slay this demon!"
Ryosuke did not stop him.
He also wanted to see Kyojuro's current strength.
"Be careful, there's something strange about its flute."
After saying that, Ryosuke flashed and rushed towards the surviving child.
The flute demon looked at Kyojuro and let out a sharp laugh.
"Another demon hunter has come to his death! Your entrails must taste even better!"
It raised its bone flute, ready to blow it.
However, Kyojuro's gaze was drawn to the corpse of a team member near the Flute Demon.
Before he died, the team member made a peculiar gesture.
He pointed to his ear with one hand and covered it with the other.
A message conveyed with one's life!
Kyojuro instantly understood!
The flute is key!
The moment the flute rang out, Kyojuro suddenly raised his hands and slapped them hard against his ears!
With a muffled thud, his eardrum ruptured, and blood seeped from between his fingers.
He severed control of the flute sound by damaging the eardrums!
Kyojuro leaped into the air, flames surging around him, and the blade's light instantly drew near!
Flame Breathing - First Form - Shiranui!
The rolling flames severed the flute demon's bone flute.
His face showed terror, and his thin right hand formed a claw, aiming straight for Kyojuro's neck!
Kyojuro changed his move accordingly, his fighting spirit erupting like a vast ocean in an instant!
Breath of Flames: Fourth Form: Vortex of Blazing Flames!
A vortex of boiling flames surged forth, instantly forcing the flute-wielding ghost back several steps.
He winced in pain, clutching his arms, and stared in utter astonishment at the person before him!
"Evil spirit... be slain!"
With a cold remark, Kyojuro swung his Nichirin Blade, unleashing a torrent of flames that coalesced into a roaring tiger that pounced forward!
Breath of Flame, Fifth Form: Flame Tiger!
Chapter 100 Strange Habits
A flash of light! The head of the flute-playing ghost flew off.
"Ugh... How could this be? My flute... How could this be..."
His body turned to ashes in the flames.
The battle ended, and Kyojuro steadied himself.
He looked at the bodies of his colleagues, especially the team member who had left the code, and solemnly bowed to him.
"Thank you for protecting others with your lives and saving me. I, Kyojuro Rengoku, will carry on your will with my own body!"
Besides Lady Ruka's teachings, this incident also had a great impact on Kyojuro.
It can also be seen as a disguised form of stacking buffs, foreshadowing his sacrifice to protect others on the Infinite Train.
Ryosuke will not let this happen.
After all, his very existence is the biggest variable.
We'll have to fight Third Brother then...
Unlike Doma, that annoying guy, Third Brother is a pure battle maniac.
If you still can't unlock one of the three pieces by then, it will be very difficult to kill him.
After all, the three upper moons were stronger and more monstrous than the last.
After handing the surviving child over to Kakuno, Ryosuke began to give Kyojuro's wounds basic first aid.
Breaking the deadlock by rupturing eardrums—that was truly bold.
"You mustn't do that again next time. It's like hurting the enemy a thousand while also hurting yourself eight hundred."
Kyojuro didn't speak, but nodded with a smile.
The mission was over, and the two returned home.
We passed a village at the foot of a mountain along the way.
It was dusk, and wisps of smoke rose from the chimneys. The villagers wore simple smiles, and the scene was peaceful and serene.
“It’s really peaceful.”
Ryosuke couldn't help but sigh.
Having just witnessed countless corpses, I now realize how precious this tranquility is.
Just then, the figure of a boy caught Ryosuke's attention.
The boy looked to be no more than ten years old, with a noticeable scar on his forehead.
At that moment, he was carrying a basket of firewood on his back and chatting with a middle-aged man by the roadside.
"Grandpa Sanlang, you haven't eaten yet?"
"You're so busy, it's this late. Why don't you stay at my place tonight?"
"No need, Grandpa Sanlang. My father is not in good health, and I have to go back to take care of my younger brother and sister."
The seemingly normal conversation stunned Ryosuke, his eyes widening instantly.
Isn't that Tanjiro Kamado, the Pillar of Heaven?!
What are you doing here?!
Ryosuke quickly grabbed Kyojuro and leaned closer to ask him.
"Kyojuro, where is this?"
Kyojuro looked around and replied.
“Mr. Ryosuke, this is Okutama District, Tokyo Prefecture, at the foot of Mount Kumotori.”
This is Tanzi's house!