"It's an order! Go!" Rengoku, unable to offer any explanation at that moment, emphasized the command with extreme intensity. Inosuke was the
"It's an order! Go!"
Rengoku, unable to offer any explanation at that moment, emphasized the command with extreme intensity.
Inosuke was the first to run. Having had a close encounter with Upper Rank One, he understood the terrifying power of his opponent.
When Rengoku ordered their retreat, Inosuke realized that even the powerful Rengoku had no guarantee of victory.
The others, seeing Inosuke turn and run, were somewhat puzzled. He had been the first to want to pursue, and now he was the first to flee. Was this some kind of joke?
However, seeing Rengoku's serious expression and urgent tone, the members of Squad Two didn't ask any further questions and immediately followed Inosuke.
Upper Rank One, for the moment, didn't rush to attack. Seeing that his prey had scattered, he ordered Lower Rank Two to intercept them.
Lower Rank Two immediately gave chase. Rengoku, noticing this, attempted to intervene, buying Inosuke and the others more time to escape.
However, Upper Rank One had already anticipated Rengoku's move.
The instant Rengoku shifted his weight, Upper Rank One was already before him, swinging his sword without hesitation.
"You should worry about yourself," Upper Rank One said coldly.
Rengoku immediately drew his blade to defend, and the two clashed.
"Michikatsu Tsugikuni! Why? As one of the original Demon Slayers, why did you become a demon?!"
Rengoku roared his question at Upper Rank One.
As Rengoku stated, Upper Rank One was indeed one of the earliest Demon Slayers to fight against demons.
Even as a human, his strength was extraordinary; now, as a demon, it was even more formidable.
Rengoku had learned about Upper Rank One from the Demon Slayer Corps' historical records. He never imagined he would actually encounter this figure from history.
Upper Rank One didn't respond to Rengoku's question. Instead, he seized the opportunity to kick Rengoku away, then said, "Michikatsu Tsugikuni is a thing of the past. Before you stands the Upper Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki—Kokushibo!"
Kokushibo seemed to have completely abandoned his past, presenting himself solely as Upper Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki.
Hearing this, Rengoku clutched his chest, calming the turmoil within, and then demanded, "Kokushibo! Even after becoming a demon, don't you feel shame for betraying the Tsugikuni family name?! Afraid of bringing dishonor to the Tsugikuni family?! If so, why did you do it in the first place?!"
Rengoku's question, knowing that Michikatsu Tsugikuni had changed his name, was laced with sarcasm.
Afterward, Rengoku chuckled lightly. "That's right. You no longer deserve the Tsugikuni name."
Kokushibo was unmoved by Rengoku's words, as he no longer cared about his past self or anything related to the Tsugikuni family.
"Moon Breathing, First Form, Dark Moon, Evening Palace!"
Kokushibo, showing no interest in continuing the conversation, closed in on Rengoku, immediately launching his breathing technique.
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