I don't want to be an elf!

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The octopus's tentacles were severed in two and fell to the ground, thrashing about like a stranded fish before losing their vitality.

From the shadows of the forest, a monster with a body that seemed to have grown out of a pot and whose features appeared to be pieced together leaped out of the darkness.

"Really, Lord Akaza, I almost managed to catch that adorable child."

Another Upper Moon demon, Gyokko, whose eyes bear the inscription 'Upper Moon Five,' revealed himself, his tone tinged with reproach: "You like that Pillar, and I like this girl. We can just take the ones we want. Why are you making things difficult for me?"

"Humph......"

Although Gyokuko's attitude was extremely respectful, Akaza's face still flashed with a hint of displeasure.

Not everyone in the Upper Moon is united and friendly.

And this demon, ranked fifth among the Upper Moons, is the second most hated colleague of all the Upper Moons.

"Just because I won't lay a hand on your sister doesn't mean that guy won't."

Akaza glanced at the twisted demon in the pot with disgust, then shifted his gaze to Rengoku Kyojuro: "Don't blame me for not warning you, that guy is a living pervert. If you don't want your sister to become his 'artwork,' you'd better agree to my conditions."

"..."

"I'll give you one last chance, Kyojuro. If you're willing to become a demon, I can guarantee your sister's safe departure."

Akaza looked at the silent Rengoku Kyojuro and asked with a smile.

"If you want, I can turn her into a ghost too. How does that sound?"

Chapter Thirty-Two: The Flame Demon Appears (Part Two)

It seems that Muzan Kibutsuji is about to find Ratatosk's stronghold.

On the surface, she appears to be terrified and on the verge of tears, but Kotori Itsuka is actually thinking about something else entirely.

Although she was surprised to encounter two Upper Moons tonight, she was not surprised that the Upper Moons would appear around Asakusa.

The intelligence-gathering capabilities of the demon faction are not weak.

Rather, they are stronger than the Demon Slayer Corps.

Upper Moon Five, Gyokko, has the ability to teleport freely within a pot he creates, allowing him to appear anywhere in Japan at any time. Nakime, who controls the Infinity Castle, also has eyeball-shaped clones that act as her eyes on the outside, secretly gathering intelligence.

Furthermore, Muzan Kibutsuji himself has a considerable network of connections in Japanese high society, and with the various fabricated identities and appearances, he is able to thrive in human society.

If the Demon Slayer Corps was able to track Ratatoskr, then Muzan Kibutsuji certainly could too.

“Sending two Upper Moons to Asakusa means that even if he doesn’t know the exact location of Tamayo’s mansion, he definitely knows that Ratatosk is hiding somewhere in Asakusa,” Kotori Itsuka guessed. “Ratatosk is probably more dangerous to him than I thought. But that’s good. Once we spread the word about the transformation drug and that Nezuko and I are immune to sunlight, the chances of Muzan coming to our door in person will be much higher.”

Although she was more confident in the success of her future plans, Kotori Itsuka was still pondering how to break the current deadlock.

Similarly, Kyojuro Rengoku is the same.

If he still had some intention to fight to the death when Akaza, the Upper Moon Three, appeared, he completely abandoned the idea of fighting the moment Gyokko, the Upper Moon Five, appeared.

If there were only one Upper Moon, even if he couldn't kill the opponent, at least with his strength as the Flame Pillar, he could use his life to delay the opponent and buy time for Kotori Itsuka to escape.

But now, facing two upper moons, no matter how hard he tries, how much time can he buy off?

Three minutes? Five minutes? Ten minutes?

Even if we delay this much time, what good will it do?

Given Kotori Itsuka's stamina and speed, she ultimately couldn't run very far.

Once caught, the only consequence will be being eaten.

Or worse, it could become the work of art that Akaza talks about.

Rengoku Kyojuro gripped the sword hilt tightly, veins bulging, unsure of what to do.

He didn't expect his colleagues to happen to be there.

Because of his departure from the team, the other Pillar-level members of the Demon Slayer Corps were on their way back to Tokyo by car, so it was impossible for anyone to come and help him.

Now, he can only rely on himself.

"Still hesitating?"

Seeing Rengoku Kyojuro wavering, Akaza chuckled a few times.

He did not intend to kill Kyojuro Rengoku.

It was rare to see a human with such refined fighting spirit, and for the first time, he felt a sense of appreciation for talent.

He didn't like any of the Upper Moons.

If Kyojuro Rengoku could be transformed into a demon, with his strength, he would surely be able to reach the Upper Moon level in a very short time and become the new Upper Moon Six.

In this way, Akaza, who is equally engrossed in the mysteries of martial arts, will not be bored in the endless years to come.

"Perhaps you still have a sliver of hope, then let me show you the power of an Upper Moon demon." Akaza said with a smile, "I will shatter every single bone in your body until you can no longer stand up. But don't worry, once you become a demon, this little injury will heal immediately."

As soon as he finished speaking, Akaza adopted an offensive stance.

A powerful aura was brewing, and a snowflake-like formation appeared at his feet, centered on him.

"The spell unfolds."

Akaza shouted sharply, his legs instantly propelling him forward, and he was almost instantly in front of Rengoku Kyojuro: "Destruction Kill - Void Style!"

Faced with the approaching aura of death, Rengoku Kyojuro disregarded his strength and shoved Itsuka Kotori aside.

The Flame Breathing technique was pushed to its limit, with every muscle brimming with maximum power.

Faced with a barrage of punches, Rengoku Kyojuro bit his lip, pushing himself to the limit, and swung his sword to meet the attack.

"Hahaha! You're really strong! I knew I was right!"

Seeing that every attack he launched was perfectly blocked and neutralized, Akaza was not anxious at all, but rather even more excited.

After his Blood Demon Art was unleashed, each punch of the Destruction Killing Void Style had the power to slay a ferocious tiger.

Even those who had encountered Zhu before would not have been able to withstand such a dense barrage of punches.

However, Kyojuro Rengoku did just that.

"Then let's try this move!"

Akaza's offensive stalled.

However, an even more terrifying aura gathered on his left fist.

Destruction Kill - Chaos Style!

Rengoku Kyojuro roared, his blood almost boiling.

Flame Breathing - Third Form - Flame All Things!

"boom----!"

The two attacks collided, and the blade of the Nichirin Blade tore Akaza's left fist apart, exposing flesh and bone.

However, this level of force was of no use to the demon. Akaga swung his right fist, striking straight at Kyojuro Rengoku's chest.

Kyojuro Rengoku immediately drew his sword to defend, but he could only offer partial resistance.

As his fist struck the blade, the powerful impact sent him flying.

Staggering and barely managing to steady himself, Rengoku Kyojuro's hands, gripping the sword, trembled, and his tiger's mouth was split open, bleeding.

Having personally experienced the strength of the Upper Moon, Kyojuro Rengoku no longer harbored any illusions.

We can't beat them, we can't escape them, and we can't hold them off.

This is a fatal situation.

"Although I have high hopes for you, my patience is limited. Now you must make a choice," Akaza said calmly. "This is truly your last chance, Kyojuro. Are you willing to become a demon?"

Rengoku Kyojuro's gaze couldn't help but drift towards Itsuka Kotori, who was standing to the side.

A fierce internal struggle ensued.

"After becoming a demon, will I still have my own memories?" Rengoku Kyojuro asked.

"Probably not, I'm not sure, but I don't have any." Akaza shrugged indifferently. "But if you lose your memories from your human days, you lose them. It's only been a few decades. It's only after you become a demon that things really begin."

Upon hearing this answer, Rengoku Kyojuro pursed his lips, making no choice.

If he can retain his memories after becoming a demon, then he might be willing to compromise temporarily, on the condition of Kotori Itsuka's safety.

Once Kotori Itsuka is back in a safe place, he can simply fight the Upper Moon demons again, using his demon form to fight them.

Even if he wants to eat people, it doesn't matter. Once the sun comes out, he can walk into it and disappear from the world before he goes mad.

But if he loses his memories after becoming a ghost, then he can never become a ghost no matter what.

The fact that a Pillar-level member has turned into a demon is not only a huge blow to the morale of the Demon Slayer Corps, but also means that the Demon Slayer Corps will have another powerful enemy.

"I'm sorry, Kotori."

Kyojuro Rengoku's voice was low and heavy, filled with self-blame and pain: "This time, I can't protect you."

Upon hearing this, everyone present understood Rengoku Kyojuro's choice.

Akaza shook his head regretfully.

Yu Hu let out a strange laugh in excitement.

Contrary to what Rengoku Kyojuro had imagined, Kotori Itsuka did not cry out in fear.

Instead, he let out a long sigh.

"There's really nothing I can do, my weak Onii-chan."

Kotori Itsuka stood up from the ground as if nothing had happened, her fear completely gone.

As if it never appeared.

His voice no longer trembled, but instead carried a faint confidence and calmness.

Kyojuro Rengoku, who was reluctant to look at Kotori Itsuka because of his guilt, was drawn to this sudden change.