Seeing that his attacks couldn't do anything to Ryuji, the {Hand Demon} couldn't help but feel fear towards him.
However, although the {Hand Demon} knew that he couldn't defeat Ryuji, Ryuji couldn't defeat him either. If they continued like this, Ryuji would definitely be the one to suffer in the end. Because Ryuji's stamina was limited, but for the {Hand Demon}, it wasn't a factor.
As long as Ryuji ran out of stamina, the final outcome would be the same as the previous little demon. He would become nourishment for its growth.
"Hee hee hee hee…"
Thinking of this, the {Hand Demon} couldn't help but sneer secretly.
Soon, all the arms on the {Hand Demon}'s body were severed by Ryuji. Ryuji's attack stopped.
At this time, Ryuji's breathing was slightly heavy, but he still maintained the frequency of Water Breathing. His right hand, which was holding the Demon Slayer sword, was drooping because of temporary weakness. Most importantly, his drooping arm was trembling slightly.
Tanjiro, who had been hiding in a tree nearby, witnessed the entire duel between Ryuji and the {Hand Demon}. Seeing that Ryuji could still handle such a dense attack with ease, his strength was truly far superior to his own! The confidence he had gained earlier gradually dissipated as Ryuji's strength was revealed.
Just as Tanjiro began to lose confidence, Ryuji's words echoed in his mind again.
Then, Tanjiro suddenly realized. He had never been denied by Senior Ryuji or Master Sakonji Urokodaki. Since Sakonji Urokodaki and Ryuji, who were stronger than him, had both expressed their confidence in his strength, why should he doubt himself?
"Tanjiro, now it's your turn to show what you can do! If you can't seize this opportunity, then I'll have to use my ultimate trump card." Ryuji, whose hands were already weak, couldn't help but start counting down.
"32"
As Ryuji counted down, the {Hand Demon}'s severed arms began to slowly grow back. The {Hand Demon} hadn't expected that Ryuji would sever all its arms. It would take some time to recover.
At this time, the {Hand Demon}, without its hands, looked like a deformed blob of flesh.
Seeing Ryuji standing quietly in place, his right arm trembling constantly, the {Hand Demon} knew that he was at his wit's end. He couldn't help but laugh triumphantly.
"Hahaha… hee hee hee hee…"
As he laughed, the {Hand Demon}'s laughter suddenly turned into a sneer.
"Now!"
At this moment, Tanjiro leaped from the tree, his entire body filled with killing intent. He flashed towards the {Hand Demon}.
"Water Breathing, First Form, Water Surface Slash!"
The moment Tanjiro got close to the {Hand Demon}, the Nichirin sword in his hand slashed towards its neck.
Faced with Tanjiro, who had suddenly attacked, the {Hand Demon} was immediately flustered. It wanted to dodge and counterattack, but because it was just a blob of flesh, it couldn't make any movements.
Soon, Tanjiro's Nichirin sword landed on the {Hand Demon}'s neck. Tanjiro thought that the Nichirin sword would be able to cut through the {Hand Demon}'s neck smoothly, but the blade didn't cut through it.
"Die!" Tanjiro shouted, immediately putting more force into his arm.
"Clang… crack"
With a crisp metallic sound, the Nichirin sword blade unexpectedly broke at this critical moment.
____________________
for more advance chapters visit my p@treon
p@treon.com/kane45
Casual Reader - 15 Advance Chapters
Intermediate Reader - 30 Advance Chapters
Expert Reader - 60 Advance Chapters