20demayo #134 - The terrifying shadow that covers the world! Achieve invincibility!
#134 - The terrifying shadow that covers the world! Achieve invincibility!
After snapping out of that dreamlike, illusory future, Tamayo quickly regained her senses.
She didn't know if her recent experience was a genuine glimpse into a phantom future or if Luo Fu had used a Blood Demon Art similar to illusion to give her a dream.
But regardless, Luo Fu's future had become incredibly terrifying in Tamayo's eyes.
Tamayo was well aware that Luo Fu, who disguised himself as a monk and maintained close relationships with powerful figures, had created the Origin Energy Seed.
This seed neither transformed people into flesh-eating demons nor prevented humans from gaining health and strength.
The so-called Origin Energy Seed alone was enough for Luo Fu to cultivate a terrifying network among ordinary people.
Now that Luo Fu possessed such peculiar methods and was engaging in mystification, it seemed no one could escape his control.
Just imagining that future sent shivers down Tamayo's spine.
Although Luo Fu was far from comparable to Muzan Kibutsuji in terms of brutality, he was terrifying in his own way.
Despite appearing as a young monk with short, light hair, dressed in black robes, in Tamayo's eyes at that moment, his figure resembled a constantly expanding, terrifying shadow, gradually engulfing the entire island nation, and even the world.
Compared to Luo Fu, Muzan Kibutsuji was merely fortunate enough to become the progenitor of demons during the Heian period a millennium ago; there was simply no comparison.
Muzan Kibutsuji was like a child wielding a weapon without knowing how to use it, only capable of reckless actions, while Luo Fu had truly unleashed the weapon's power to its ultimate potential.
No one knew what Tamayo was thinking in that brief moment.
Or rather, Luo Fu no longer cared about anyone's thoughts in this world.
After this sharing, he now had the power to overturn the table.
Currently, it was the Taisho era, before the outbreak of World War I.
In this era, where extraordinary power was not yet overwhelming and technology had not yet spawned peace bombs, Luo Fu considered himself invincible, and no one could refute him.
After all, the Demon Slayer world, in terms of its upper limit, was probably the worst of the five worlds so far.
In the Naruto world, not only was the Otsutsuki Clan's Kaguya, the progenitor of chakra, sealed on the moon, but the Sage of Six Paths in the Pure Land was also constantly watching over the ninja world.
And in the outer universe, countless members of the Otsutsuki clan could descend at any time.
It could be said that Luo Fu in the Naruto world, despite his formidable strength, had to be cautious at every step, because he never knew when an enemy as powerful as a deus ex machina, powerful to the point of despair, would appear.
In the Hitori no Shita: the outcast world, although the upper limit of extraordinary power was not high, any of the Five Company Representatives could produce peace bombs sufficient to cleanse the surface.
Even though Luo Fu's abilities in the Hitori no Shita: the outcast world had reached the level of near-immortality, he still needed to abide by the order of ordinary people.
As for the Bleach and Marvel worlds, there was even less to say.
The Hogyoku, which could materialize the hopes of life itself, break through layers of limitations, and constantly evolve, was already considered an existence beyond the norm.
Not to mention that in the Bleach world, there was also Yhwach, known as omniscient and omnipotent, and even the Soul King, who served as the foundation and pillar of the Three Worlds.
The Marvel Universe was an even more terrifying multiverse, with countless powerful beings existing in the cosmic starry sky, and even countless dimensions.
Beyond the universe, there were more universes, and those layers upon layers of terrifying shadows, like nesting dolls, meant that even after five sharings, he could only swagger around on Earth in the Marvel Universe for the time being.
Only the Demon Slayer world, where two of the Five Company Representatives had not yet been born, and the remaining three had not yet reached the terrifying levels of the future, and even peace bombs did not exist.
And in terms of extraordinary power, although there were souls, there were no other extraordinary systems besides demons.
This meant that Luo Fu now only needed to fully absorb the gains from the second sharing to become a shadow that could cover the world.
For Luo Fu, he now only needed to quickly digest and absorb the gains from the second sharing to achieve invincibility.
In this situation, let alone Tamayo, even if Muzan Kibutsuji appeared in person, Luo Fu could slap him to death.
"Go," Luo Fu said after glancing at Tamayo, "With your current abilities, taking down Upper Moon Six shouldn't be a problem.
Capture those siblings, and if they don't listen, just kill them."
Quickly averting her gaze, Tamayo, whose terror of Luo Fu now far exceeded that of Muzan Kibutsuji, didn't even dare to look directly at him.
Humbly acknowledging his order, Tamayo quickly carried the unconscious Yushiro and left the wisteria-covered courtyard.
After stepping into the silent Yoshiwara pleasure district, where everyone had fallen unconscious due to Luo Fu's earlier outburst,
Tamayo quickly woke Yushiro and looked at the boy who had followed her for decades with an extremely serious expression.
Yes.
In Tamayo's eyes, Yushiro, who had lived for decades, was just a boy.
After all, although Tamayo appeared to be a woman in her prime, in reality, she had been a demon for hundreds of years.
She had even interacted with Luo Fu when he was still a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, and had even met Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
It was conceivable how long Tamayo had lived.
Dazedly opening his eyes, Yushiro, still not fully awake, heard Tamayo's stern voice.
"Yushiro."
Blinking blankly, Yushiro said, "Lady Tamayo, I... what is this..."
If Muzan Kibutsuji is a Rakshasa-like demon, then Luo Fu is a Demon King.
His terror and horror have exceeded your and my understanding.
You must put away all your thoughts in front of him and never show him any disrespect, do you understand what I mean?"
Having followed Tamayo for so many years, Yushiro had never seen Tamayo with such a serious expression.
The demon king Muzan Kibutsuji had already forced Tamayo and Yushiro to painstakingly hide themselves for a long time.
Despite Yushiro constantly putting on a stinky face for Tamayo's sake,
in reality, compared to old monsters who had lived for hundreds of years, Yushiro's strength was not as great as he appeared to be.
To be precise, Yushiro was more like a fool who knew no fear.
Tamayo's serious expression made Yushiro feel fear and surprise for Luo Fu for the first time.
It should be known that even Muzan Kibutsuji only made Lady Tamayo wary, but never to the point of... this kind of fear.
In Yushiro's eyes, Tamayo's performance at this moment could only be described as fear.
"Lady Tamayo, are you... are you mistaken?
If this Luo Fu is really that powerful, how could he be forced by Muzan to disguise himself as a monk and hide in a temple?"
"Yushiro," Seeing that Yushiro was still arguing, Tamayo's tone became stern.
As someone who had followed Muzan Kibutsuji and was even regarded by Muzan Kibutsuji as someone who could perfect the formula that the pharmacist had used to turn him into a demon, Tamayo's knowledge was definitely the most top-notch in the entire Demon Slayer world.
While following Muzan Kibutsuji, Tamayo had come into contact with Luo Fu of the Demon Slayer Corps, the demon Luo Fu, and had also come into contact with Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who had created the Breathing Styles.
It could be said that almost all of the top figures in the Demon Slayer world had interacted with Tamayo.
Even so, the terrifying shadow that Luo Fu had just shown still exceeded Tamayo's understanding.
This showed how incredible Luo Fu was in Tamayo's heart.
Muzan Kibutsuji was at most a demon of the Rakshasa class, but Luo Fu, in Tamayo's eyes, was like a Demon King.
Like a Mara in Buddhist scriptures, who could be an enemy of the Buddha.
Yushiro's contempt made Tamayo feel an unprecedented sense of unease.
Staring solemnly at Yushiro, Tamayo said, "Don't you even believe my words?"
Yushiro immediately panicked.
As Tamayo's simp, how could he possibly doubt Lady Tamayo?
"Lady Tamayo, don't misunderstand, how could I not listen to you?"
"Then you must show enough respect to Luo Fu in the future, and..."
Pausing slightly, Tamayo sighed and said with a hint of ominous premonition, "If... if it's possible in the future, if you are no longer a demon, then get as far away from Luo Fu as possible, and if possible, leave this country."
In the dark, Tamayo had a feeling that Luo Fu would probably never easily agree to let her leave.
But in front of Yushiro, she didn't show this at all.
Nodding gently, Tamayo said, "Okay, when we are no longer demons, then we will leave this country."
While Yushiro dreamed of a future where he and Tamayo could live together as a couple,
the two quickly found the location of the Kyogoku House on the streets of Yoshiwara.
Glancing at the Kyogoku House in front of her, which was no different from what she had seen in the previous illusion, Tamayo took a deep breath and said, "Yushiro, be careful, our opponent this time is Upper Moon Six."
While Tamayo was telling Yushiro about the abilities of the Gyutaro siblings,
inside the wisteria-covered courtyard,
Luo Fu ignored the unconscious Kamado family and instead focused his gaze on Kanae Kocho.
Although due to Luo Fu's sudden appearance, Kanae Kocho had now transformed into a demon-like existence and could no longer die at Doma's hands,
Kanae Kocho had obviously not yet truly accepted herself as a demon.
Or rather, Kanae Kocho would never accept the identity of a demon. The reason she stays by Luo Fu's side is more to get close to him and find his weaknesses.
Ultimately, she wants to kill this demon king who is even more terrifying than Muzan Kibutsuji.
"Kanae Kocho."
Called by Luo Fu's full name, Kanae Kocho looked docile, slightly bowed, and said, "Lord Luo Fu, what task do you want to assign me?"
With a smile, Luo Fu said meaningfully, "I want you to go back to the Demon Slayer Corps. What do you think?"
Kanae Kocho's eyes narrowed, and she said, "Does Lord Luo Fu want to attack the Demon Slayer Corps?"
Through this period of contact, Kanae Kocho has clearly felt Luo Fu's terror, power, and incredibility.
Kanae Kocho doesn't know how powerful Muzan Kibutsuji is, but Luo Fu's terror is beyond what the Demon Slayer Corps can contend with.
In the past, at Mount Kumotori, the Demon Slayer Corps wanted to kill Luo Fu with great fanfare, which was arrogant to the point of not being able to distinguish the strength of each other.
If Luo Fu were to attack the Demon Slayer Corps, Kanae Kocho couldn't imagine what the Demon Slayer Corps would end up like.
Don't forget that within the Demon Slayer Corps, there are still people Kanae Kocho cares about.
Her sister, Shinobu Kocho, and her adopted daughter, Kanao Tsuyuri.
If Luo Fu really wants to attack the Demon Slayer Corps, neither her adopted daughter Kanao Tsuyuri nor her sister Shinobu Kocho would have a chance to survive.
"Do you think that with my current strength, the Demon Slayer Corps has the capital to contend with me?" Luo Fu chuckled.
Kanae Kocho opened her mouth and smiled bitterly, "Then I don't know what Lord Luo Fu means? Are you planning to deal with the Demon Slayer Corps now?"
"I want you to go back to the Demon Slayer Corps."
Hearing this, a hint of despair flashed in Kanae Kocho's dim eyes.
But soon, Luo Fu continued, "The current leader of your Demon Slayer Corps is Kagaya Ubuyashiki, right? Go tell him that I want to meet him in person."
Kanae Kocho didn't find it strange that Luo Fu knew the identity of the Demon Slayer Corps leader.
After all, although the Demon Slayer Corps is secretive, it is impossible to hide it from Luo Fu.
Not to mention anything else, Luo Fu's disguised identity as the abbot of Asakusa Temple has allowed Luo Fu to come into contact with countless dignitaries during this period.
Although the Demon Slayer Corps is independent of government departments, it has inextricable links with government departments.
The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, is of noble origin. It can be said that for thousands of years, the Ubuyashiki family has been one of the upper-class families in the island country.
Perhaps because they have been fighting against Muzan Kibutsuji, the Ubuyashiki family has not weakened much over the millennia. Although the Ubuyashiki family did not board the ship of the Meiji Restoration due to the Meiji Restoration, the Ubuyashiki family's status is still special due to the special nature of the Demon Slayer Corps. It has a strong cooperative relationship with government departments, but it is also somewhat independent of government departments.
There are not a few dignitaries in the island country who know about the Demon Slayer Corps.
Through the identity of the abbot of Asakusa Temple and the spread of the Origin Seed, it is not surprising that Luo Fu knows Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
In Kanae Kocho's view, the Demon Slayer Corps would never agree to Luo Fu's request to meet Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
Not to mention anything else, Kagaya Ubuyashiki's safety alone means that this idea cannot be realized.
Now, apart from the Pillar-level powerhouses of the Demon Slayer Corps, even the official demon slayers of the Demon Slayer Corps need to be blindfolded and escorted by the Pillar-level powerhouses to meet Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
Luo Fu, a demon who was once besieged by the Demon Slayer Corps, suddenly proposed to meet the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps. Even if Kagaya Ubuyashiki agrees, the other Pillars will definitely not agree.
Kanae Kocho pondered for a moment and said, "Lord Luo Fu, I think the leader will not agree. Even if the leader agrees, the other Pillars will not let the leader take risks."
"Is that so?" Luo Fu said disdainfully, "You don't have to worry about this. You only need to convey my meaning to Kagaya Ubuyashiki."
Seeing Luo Fu's persistence, Kanae Kocho couldn't open her mouth even if she wanted to persuade him.
She nodded and said, "Lord, my current… my current identity, I'm afraid it won't be easy to enter the Demon Slayer Corps."
"Then go through your sister. The Butterfly Mansion is still responsible for the medical treatment of the Demon Slayer Corps. Although your sister Shinobu Kocho has not grown up yet, with her, I believe it shouldn't be difficult for you to convey my meaning to Kagaya Ubuyashiki."
If possible, Kanae Kocho didn't want to involve her sister in this no matter what.
But now, Luo Fu's firm expression was telling Kanae Kocho that she had no right to refute. If Luo Fu were to take action himself, the disaster of the entire Demon Slayer Corps would be imminent.
"I will follow your instructions." Kanae Kocho bowed and said, "I will convey your proposal to meet the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps to the Demon Slayer Corps, but… I'm not sure whether the Demon Slayer Corps will agree!"
"Go." Luo Fu had no intention of continuing to dwell on this topic with Kanae Kocho.
With a wave of Luo Fu's hand,
Kanae Kocho's eyes suddenly blurred. The next moment, she was surprised to find that she had already appeared on a road not far from the Butterfly Mansion.
Taking a deep breath, Kanae Kocho identified the direction and went straight to the Butterfly Mansion.
Kanae Kocho's appearance quickly attracted the attention of the Butterfly Mansion and the Demon Slayer Corps in a very short period of time.
Don't forget that the Butterfly Mansion is responsible for the treatment of the Demon Slayer Corps members.
In terms of confidentiality, this place is almost second only to Kagaya Ubuyashiki's residence.
After all, most of the people in the Butterfly Mansion are wounded and sick members of the Demon Slayer Corps.
If something goes wrong with the Butterfly Mansion, it will definitely be a great loss to the Demon Slayer Corps.
When Kanae Kocho was heading towards the Butterfly Mansion.
Inside the Butterfly Mansion.
Shinobu Kocho, who had learned the news, couldn't wait to see her sister.
However, before Shinobu Kocho could act,
A man with golden medium-length hair, but the ends of his hair were crimson like flames, blocked Shinobu Kocho's path.
"Shinobu, calm down. Your sister… your sister was previously kidnapped by a demon. She is now probably…"
As the Flame Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku, although he didn't say his guess,
But the Demon Slayer Corps members present, who didn't know what he meant?
As an existence that directly fights against demons, the sacrifices of the Demon Slayer Corps are unimaginable to ordinary people.
This sacrifice is not just death. You must know that demons not only eat people, but even the blood of demons can turn people into demons.
In other words, it is fortunate for a Demon Slayer Corps member to die on the battlefield fighting against demons. What is even more tragic is that once they fall into the hands of demons, they will either become food for the demons, or… former comrades will become enemies.
At the thought that her sister would become a demon,
Shinobu Kocho suddenly shuddered and subconsciously said, "That's impossible, sister… sister will never become a demon."
Shinobu Kocho's words made everyone in the Butterfly Mansion silent.
If possible, they also didn't want Kanae Kocho, this once gentle teammate, to become an enemy.
The members of the Butterfly Mansion are probably the most popular people in the Demon Slayer Corps. After all, in the Demon Slayer Corps, where life is uncertain and the sacrifice rate is frighteningly high, the Butterfly Mansion, which is responsible for medical treatment, is almost respected by everyone.
"Let me send Miss Kanae Kocho to liberation." Tengen Uzui said with some pain between his eyebrows, "I believe Miss Kanae Kocho also doesn't want to become a demon."
"No." Shinobu Kocho said loudly, "Sister will not become a demon. I want to see sister in person!!"
Feeling Shinobu Kocho's insistence.
At this moment, in the Butterfly Mansion, where only two Pillars were stationed, all the members of the Demon Slayer Corps looked at the Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku and the Sound Pillar Tengen Uzui.
After a struggle and entanglement in their hearts, Kyojuro Rengoku and Tengen Uzui looked at each other. Kyojuro Rengoku took the initiative and said, "Then let us welcome Miss Kanae Kocho together. If… if she really unfortunately becomes a demon, we will personally send Miss Kanae Kocho on her last journey."
After a slight pause, seeming to say something that would hurt Shinobu Kocho's heart too much, Kyojuro Rengoku said, "Actually, we also hope that Miss Kanae Kocho can be safe and sound."
As Kanae Kocho got closer and closer to the Butterfly Mansion, the Demon Slayer Corps had no more time.
Under the leadership of the Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku, Shinobu Kocho and Kanao Tsuyuri, Kanae Kocho's former adopted daughter, went to meet Kanae Kocho together.
Not far from the Butterfly Mansion.
Kanae Kocho, who had not hidden her tracks, soon met the Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku, her sister Shinobu Kocho, and her adopted daughter Kanao Tsuyuri.
As soon as she saw her sister, Shinobu Kocho couldn't wait to pounce on her.
No one knows how much suffering Shinobu Kocho's heart has been since she learned that her sister had been captured by a demon.
However, seeing Shinobu Kocho eagerly pouncing on Kanae Kocho,
Kyojuro Rengoku suddenly drew out his Nichirin Blade, blocking Shinobu Kocho and the one step behind Kanao Tsuyuri.
Ignoring Shinobu Kocho and Kanao Tsuyuri's struggle,
Kyojuro Rengoku stared at Kanae Kocho and said, "Flower Pillar, are you… are you still human?"
Kanae Kocho smiled bitterly and said, "I don't know what I am now."
Her words immediately made the three of them feel tense.
Apart from Kanao Tsuyuri, who was suppressing her inner emotions, both Shinobu Kocho and Kyojuro Rengoku couldn't help but blush at this moment.
Shinobu Kocho looked like she was crying, and Kyojuro Rengoku also shed tears of excitement.
"Flower Pillar, are you here to seek liberation? As a former comrade, let me, Kyojuro Rengoku, personally send you on your last journey, so that you can leave this world as the Flower Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, not as a dirty demon."