Shinjuku nights, full of noise and prosperity, displayed the changing times.
Neon signs hung from the shops on both sides of the street, the aroma of coffee drifted through the streets, and men and women in Western clothes shuttled through the streets and alleys. The honking of cars echoed through the streets.
Even at night, it was as lively as daytime.
But there was still a slight difference...
In the dark corners of the city, deep in an empty alley.
The distant lights shone here, already very dim, but fortunately, it was still possible to see.
Without any warning, a Japanese Shoji Door appeared in mid-air.
Whirr—
The Shoji Door slid open to either side, and a man and a woman tumbled out.
Kibutsuji Muzan glanced at his right shoulder, his fair right arm exposed to the air as he felt the cool night breeze.
His clothes had been torn during the previous battle, now hanging on him as tattered rags.
"Nakime, give me some clothes."
As the Progenitor of Demons, Kibutsuji Muzan was arrogant, and he didn't want just anyone seeing his disheveled appearance.
If some mortals were to look at him with curious or pitying eyes, he feared he wouldn't be able to resist killing them.
A Shoji Door opened, and Nakime went inside for a moment, then came out holding a kimono.
Under Nakime's service, Kibutsuji Muzan quickly changed his clothes. Utilizing his mimicry skill, he disguised himself as a woman and walked alongside Nakime down the alley.
Kibutsuji Muzan wasn't planning on going to other cities; instead, he was preparing to temporarily reside in Shinjuku.
In the bustling Shinjuku, there were countless humans, making it an ideal place to hide.
Even if Tsugikuni Yoriichi found him again, the humans nearby would serve as ready-made hostages and recruits.
Thinking this, a slight upturn appeared at the corner of Kibutsuji Muzan's mouth, a genuine smile forming.
"What are you laughing at?"
Suddenly, a deep voice echoed in the silent alley, like a ten-jin rock thrown into a lake. Ripples spread, creating waves and disturbing Kibutsuji Muzan's turbulent heart.
"You..."
Kibutsuji Muzan abruptly turned his head, staring at Tsugikuni Yoriichi, who stood with his blade drawn, with disbelief etched on his face.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi had no interest in listening to Kibutsuji Muzan's words. His body tilted forward, and his form blurred suddenly.
An incredibly strong sense of crisis urged Kibutsuji Muzan to dodge. He followed his instincts and immediately leaped backward.
In the next instant, a dazzling flash of crimson blade light vanished from his sight. The sharp blade aura caused Kibutsuji Muzan's skin to feel a series of stings.
A trace of fear was born in Kibutsuji Muzan's heart.
At this moment, he was a body's length away from Tsugikuni Yoriichi's Nichirin Blade, and a psychological shadow instantly resurfaced.
The wildly dancing crimson blade light had slashed him over 1,500 times in an instant.
Thinking this, Kibutsuji Muzan immediately felt a sharp pain all over his body, as if he was being subjected to slow slicing....
Could I possibly Tsugikuni Yoriichi, at this range?
The alluring thought seized Kibutsuji Muzan's heart, urging him to act.
And he, too, followed his inner thoughts, immediately launching an attack.
The moment was when Tsugikuni Yoriichi stepped forward, twisting his wrist to swing his blade again. The attack he chose was, without a doubt, the Leg Whip.
Among all the skills Kibutsuji Muzan had mastered, this technique was among the fastest in terms of attack speed.
A sharp sound echoed in the narrow alley, and the walls and road surface shattered.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi, within the Transparent World, predicted the trajectory of the attack almost before Kibutsuji Muzan even initiated it.
Swoosh! The Leg Whip missed, as Kibutsuji Muzan flashed sideways.
However, this also created distance between Kibutsuji Muzan and Tsugikuni Yoriichi.
"Tch!"
Kibutsuji Muzan frowned, then swiftly turned right, running into a door. This was a space gate opened by Nakime's Blood Demon Art.
With a "bang," the Shoji Door vanished.
"Next time, I'll kill that female demon first."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi looked at the empty alley, speaking in a low voice.
To be honest, it was quite troublesome that the enemy could escape using space transfer.
Although I also possess spatial skills and use spatial teleportation to pursue enemies, I still have to complain.
As a four-hundred-year-old geezer, is it wrong for me to be a little bit hypocritical?
I don't think so!
My gaze flickered upwards and to the left, and I saw a string of numbers.
That was the remaining experience time.
The spatial skills currently being used by Tsugikuni Yoriichi originated from the character experience card, Shirai Kuroko.
And experience cards all have time limits.
"Not much time left."
The resolve to slay the female demon became even firmer.
"Yes, yes, right here…"
Suddenly, voices drifted in from outside the alley. "It was a sudden boom… the walls just crumbled, it startled me…"
"I heard it too, a sudden 'boom,' it was scary!"
"Like something exploded."
"Huh? How loud was it? I wasn't here before, I didn't hear it!"
"Very loud."
"No, that doesn't help me understand!"
"..."
The sound of voices gradually grew louder. More people were gathering at the alley entrance, and at the same time, Tsugikuni Yoriichi sensed some people moving deeper into the alley.
"I can't stay here any longer."
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's gaze swept across the broken pavement and the dilapidated buildings on both sides.
"I hope those people are alright."
Hands clasped together, JPG!
After praying for three seconds, Tsugikuni Yoriichi's figure vanished within the ruined remains.
A minute later, several middle-aged men walked into this place.
"Hiss—" x3
"What in the world just happened?"
"I have no idea, but those two buildings are toast, that's for sure."
"Let's get out of here, it's too dangerous."
"I hope everyone's okay." x3
The three of them clasped their hands together in prayer and walked out of the alley.
It was still within Shinjuku.
In a corner of the city, inside a high-rise building.
On the fifth floor, in a room located in the middle.
Kibutsuji Muzan, once again having changed into a kimono, stood alone by the window, gazing at the bustling street below, his expression grim.
Behind him, Nakime, clutching her biwa, stood silently in the corner of the room.
Suddenly, a flash of crimson entered Kibutsuji Muzan's field of vision. Tsugikuni Yoriichi, with a Nichirin Blade at his waist, stood on the crowded street, looking directly at him.
"He… really has a way to pinpoint my location."
Kibutsuji Muzan's face seemed as if it could drip water, his clenched fists bulging with veins.
If the other party could lock onto his position, then no matter where he hid, he would be found.
Since that's the case, there's no need to hide anymore.
Of course, Kibutsuji Muzan didn't want a life-or-death battle with Tsugikuni Yoriichi either.
If he could gang up on him, why would he fight alone?
"Nakime, gather everyone."
Kibutsuji Muzan's gaze swept over the pedestrians on the street; they were all raw materials for creating cannon fodder.
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