Chapter 120 Two Armies Stand Off, Great Battle Imminent (Seeking for join p4treon.)
Muzan Kibutsuji is here?
Aoki fell silent.
Just a second ago, he was fantasizing that Muzan Kibutsuji would cooperate and send over more suitable demons.
In the blink of an eye, his fantasy shattered.
While Muzan Kibutsuji's mind wasn't the sharpest, he wasn't entirely stupid.
Although somewhat disappointed, Aoki was mentally prepared for this and remained relatively calm.
Shinobu Kochō added, "Furthermore, it's not just Muzan Kibutsuji who's coming; Upper Moon One, Kokushibo, and many other demons are also here."
This time, Aoki was shocked.
"Muzan Kibutsuji has brought all his resources to fight us to the death? Is he really that resolute?"
Although that was his plan, he hadn't revealed his intentions yet.
Why would Muzan Kibutsuji go all in?
Just because he killed a few demons?
Impossible!
Muzan Kibutsuji doesn't care about the lives of other demons.
Demon Slayer is a joke; that scumbag boss has killed more demons than the Pillars.
How could Muzan Kibutsuji launch a massive war just because a few demons died?
For him?
That's unlikely.
If Muzan Kibutsuji found a way to counter "space travel," he would likely choose to set a trap and secretly eliminate him, rather than making such a public spectacle.
Moreover, he didn't believe Muzan Kibutsuji could find a way to counter "space travel" so quickly.
For the Blue Spider Lily?
That's possible.
But the timeline is wrong; they haven't even had time to release the news yet.
Aoki had a headache.
Muzan Kibutsuji wasn't exactly a shrewd strategist, yet this time he inadvertently made the most correct decision.
He planned to gradually erode Muzan Kibutsuji's power, weakening the enemy while strengthening himself.
Muzan Kibutsuji's premature all-in attack directly ruined his plan, turning him from an active to a passive position, from an advantage to a disadvantage.
The demons brought by Muzan Kibutsuji were most likely artificially enhanced.
While these demons had flaws, their power was undeniably Lower Rank.
Aside from the Pillars, very few members of the Demon Slayer Corps could handle them.
Even more troublesome was Kokushibo.
The Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps currently didn't even have their Demon Slayer Marks; to contend with Kokushibo, they would probably have to attack together.
No matter how you looked at it, their strength was insufficient.
Shinobu Kochō and Kanae Kochō had clearly considered this situation as well, their expressions equally grave.
Aoki's mind raced through countless thoughts, but in reality, it took less than a second.
"Let's gather together first, at least to avoid being picked off one by one. Where are the other Pillars?"
Shinobu Kochō asked. "They should all be heading this way, but a few Pillars aren't here."
"I'll bring them here!" Aoki said.
This time, they had to contribute.
Fortunately, all the Pillars had his spatial imprint on them.
Aoki didn't waste any more words, activating "Spatial Teleportation," and his figure vanished instantly.
...
"Father, I'm going out on a mission!"
Kyojuro Rengoku shouted loudly.
He wore a haori with flame patterns at the ends, and had long yellow hair that turned red at the ends, like solidified flames. His eyes were piercing and bright.
The Rengoku family was a demon-slaying family, inheriting the Flame Breathing technique, with a Pillar born in each era.
Rengoku Kyojuro was the current Flame Pillar.
Inside the house,
Rengoku Makijuro was holding a sake jug, chugging down his drinks, ignoring his son's words.
Beside him, Rengoku Senjuro leaned against the door, watching them.
"Senjuro,"
Rengoku Kyojuro patted his younger brother's hair.
Suddenly,
a figure appeared in the courtyard.
Kyojuro Rengoku instinctively gripped the hilt of his sword, then released it upon seeing who it was.
"Mr. Aomura!"
"Come with me!"
"What happened?"
Kyojuro Rengoku asked loudly.
He knew that Mr. Aomura was currently carrying out his plan to deal with Muzan Kibutsuji, and his sudden appearance at their house meant something very important.
"Muzan Kibutsuji has appeared; the battle will begin sooner than planned!"
Aoki said.
Kyojuro Rengoku's gaze sharpened, and he said without hesitation, "Alright! Let's go now!"
Makijuro Rengoku and Senjuro Rengoku also looked at Aoki.
Aoki ignored them, taking Kyojuro Rengoku with him, and they left using "space teleportation.
"Brother!" Senjuro Rengoku took two steps forward, then stopped, his face full of worry.
As a member of the Rengoku family, he was naturally familiar with Muzan Kibutsuji and understood what this battle meant.
Makijuro Rengoku put down his sake jug, his eyes also showing worry.
Muzan Kibutsuji?
They're going to fight Muzan Kibutsuji?
Has the situation really escalated to this point?
He was once the Flame Pillar, and he knows very well the power disparity between the Demon Slayer Corps and demons. Can they really defeat Muzan Kibutsuji?
"Kyojuro!" Rengoku Makijuro's lips trembled, a deep regret welling up inside him.
This could very well be their final farewell.
At least, he should have said some words of encouragement and blessing to Kyojuro.
Meanwhile,
Rengoku Kyojuro was the last to arrive, completing the assembly of all eight Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Yes, currently, the Demon Slayer Corps only has eight Pillars.
Aoki's gaze swept across the group.
Compared to the nine Pillars he was familiar with, the Insect Pillar and Love Pillar were missing, but the Flower Pillar was added; everything else was identical.
However, Shinobu Kochō and Kanae Kochō were also present; they both possessed the strength to fight a Lower Moon and would participate in the upcoming battle. Just as
Aoki was about to say something, a group of demons charged up from below.
At the forefront stood a handsome young man, dressed impeccably, with a pale face and crimson eyes. Beside him was a man with six pupils, a heavy aura, and a long sword at his waist.
Behind them were numerous twisted and terrifying demons.
Muzan Kibutsuji had arrived!
Aoki looked down, his gaze meeting Muzan's.
...
Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya, who was resting, suddenly sat up, startling Lady Amane beside him.
"What's wrong?"
Ubuyashiki Kagaya's breathing quickened: "The final battle has begun!"
"The final battle?" Lady Amane didn't react immediately.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya turned to look in the direction of Aoki and the others. His blind eyes seemed to pierce through space, seeing Aoki leading the Pillars against Muzan Kibutsuji leading the demons.
"That's right, it's about to begin, the battle that will decide the fate of the world!"
Lady Amane didn't ask him how he knew, but simply grasped his hand.
"We will definitely win!"
Ubuyashiki Kagaya gradually calmed down, sighing, "The timing is wrong, it was too sudden. It must have been Muzan Kibutsuji who launched the attack. Mr. Aomura probably wasn't prepared!"
Lady Amane said, "Now, we can only trust Mr. Aomura and the others!"
Ubuyashiki Kagaya nodded slightly.
Yes.
In this situation, they couldn't help at all.
Now, all they could do was pray for Mr. Aomura, Gyomei, and Kanae.
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