I don't want to be an elf!

Machima's tone was flat; anyone who didn't know better would think she was choosing what to have for breakfast.

"Denji, you know who to choose, right?"

Yagami's voice rose slightly, and he received a gaze that made Denji feel like he was being pricked.

"I urge you, the right candidate has already been identified, please make the right choice."

Yamai Yuzuru's cool voice came from behind, carrying a barely perceptible threat in its tone.

Dianci gritted his teeth inwardly.

Pressed down by the three men, he felt an urge to give up entirely.

"Everyone is putting pressure on me, why should I be the only one facing this situation!"

To outsiders, it was clear that what Yagami Yuzuru and Yagami Yuzuru had just said was an attempt to get Denji to choose them.

However, after talking with the two of them last night, only Denji knew that the two guys were actually hinting that he should choose the other.

On the surface, both of them want to be the only wind spirit.

Behind the scenes, both of them were willing to make sacrifices for each other.

That's not even the most suffocating part.

Denji took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

What's most suffocating is that both of them threatened him that if he didn't choose another Yamai, they would blow Tokyo to the heavens.

Although Denji felt that since they hadn't killed a single person, such a threat probably wouldn't come true, they were still demons after all, and even if there was only a one percent chance that it would come true, he didn't dare to gamble.

To be honest, he didn't really care what happened to Tokyo; it was blown away anyway.

However, if such a thing were to happen, the Yamai sisters would not only be ostracized by Japan, but would also be officially wanted by the entire world, becoming enemies of humanity.

Denji did not want this to happen.

“Miss Machima, before making a decision, there is something I would like to discuss with you privately.”

Ultimately, unable to come up with a solution, Denji chose to ask Machima for help.

Seeing Denji frantically winking at her, Makima pondered for a moment, then waved her hand, temporarily dismissing Yamai from the office.

After they closed the office door, she said, "Is there something you'd like to talk to me about privately, Denji?"

So Denji immediately told Machima everything that had happened the night before.

He revealed everything about his conversations with Yamai Yagura and Yamai Yuzuru, including their identical threats, without any concealment.

Finally, he had someone he could confide in without worry. After telling them all, he couldn't help but pour out his grievances.

He finally got a chance to see the night view with a beautiful girl, and they had a long talk late at night. But what awaited him wasn't a night full of romantic fantasies, but rather a threat that they would exaggerate Tokyo's grandeur if he didn't listen to them...

Listening to Dianci's rant, Machima would occasionally respond with a few words of comfort.

But deep down, I wasn't surprised.

Because last night, she used her power of control to keep an eye on Denji and the Yamai sisters.

Every single thing that happened between them was under Machima's watchful eye and she kept track of it all.

Last night, when she heard that Yamai Yuzuru wanted Yamai Yuzuru to live, and that Yamai Yuzuru also wanted Yamai Yuzuru to live, her feelings were similar to Denji's.

Even she didn't expect that the Yamai sisters would be willing to sacrifice each other.

This is an unexpected variable.

Initially, her original plan was to put Denji under pressure to sacrifice one of his partners, forcing him to make the decision about his life or death.

Then, after the winner of the Yamai selection is determined, it would be even better if the other Yamai disagreed with Denji's choice and decided to rise up in rebellion.

If this happens, Makima can team up with the victor, Yamai, and all the demon hunters in the Exorcism Division, including Denji, to personally kill the loser, Yamai.

Even the heartless Denji would surely be devastated if he had to let Denji decide the life or death of his comrades and then kill them with his own hands.

If he were to lose his yearning for a better life and voluntarily terminate his contract with the chainsaw demon, that would be the best outcome.

But if he doesn't give up, then Machima won't give up either.

After all, Denji has other companions besides the Yamai sisters.

Let them all die tragically in front of Denji. Even he would eventually succumb to the pressure.

However, Machima's plan encountered an obstacle at this very first step.

The mutual killing was merely a facade put on by the Yamai sisters; in their hearts, they regarded each other as more important than themselves, so important that they were even willing to die for each other.

This was completely unexpected for Machima.

"Miss Machima, what should we do?" Denji said with a mournful face. "If we choose Yuzuru, Kaguya will go berserk; if we choose Kaguya, Yuzuru will go berserk. No matter which we choose, it's a dead end."

“Yes, I understand the whole picture now,” Machima said calmly. “Denji, you’ve done a great job. Leave the rest to me.”

"Great!"

Upon hearing that the responsibility was no longer his, Denji's eyes lit up instantly.

But the responsibility has only shifted to Machima; it doesn't mean it has disappeared.

"Miss Machima, what are you planning to do?" Denji couldn't help but ask.

"If choosing either option would only bring disaster..."

Machima's voice lowered.

"Then, we'll have no choice but to eliminate them all."

Chapter Twenty-Three: The Choice of Electricity

Upon hearing Machima's slightly cold words, Dianci's breath hitched.

He instinctively wanted to say something to refute it and make Machima change her mind.

But when the words reached his lips, he couldn't say anything.

This is not because Machima is cold-hearted, but because this is the attitude of the Magic Class towards demons.

If any demons that were originally under the control of the Demon Hunters show signs of going out of control, then all demon hunters will immediately regard them as enemies and make them the first priority to be eliminated.

This rule doesn't only apply to the Yamai sisters.

It also applies to the Blood Demon Pava.

Even Denji, the weapon man, is the same.

This is the attitude of the Magic Class towards demons.

"But is there anyone in the Anti-Magic Division who can defeat Yuzuru and Yagura?" Denji asked. "Miss Makima should know their fighting strength. They have eliminated more demons in the past month than all the members of the Anti-Magic Division have eliminated. If we really want to become their enemies, we have no chance of winning."

“First of all, Denji, you need to understand one thing.” Machima held up a finger, “It’s not that we want to become enemies with them, it’s that they pose a threat to humanity, and we have to protect ourselves.”

Then, Machima extended her second finger.

"Secondly, their combat power is indeed very strong. As you said, no one in the Exorcism Department can defeat them head-on. But we don't have any chivalrous spirit when it comes to demons. If we can't win in a head-on battle, then we'll use other means."

The Yamai sisters' strength was already known worldwide before they even joined the Japanese Public Security Anti-Demon Division.

Whether it's the tornadoes that caused countless economic losses, the forests and mountains destroyed by the aftershocks of battle, or the small islands that sank into the Pacific Ocean, they all constantly demonstrate their power.

Their raw power is unmatched in this world, not even by humans, let alone demons.

After joining the police force and becoming Machima's subordinate, Machima constantly monitored their actions, trying to analyze their abilities.

After observing them for the past month, it was no surprise that the Yamai sisters possessed more than just the power to control the wind.

They can also summon chains and spears of unknown materials as weapons, and when attacked, a transparent shield surrounds them from all directions to block the damage.

Moreover, the limits of the shield remain unknown; in the past month, Machima has not seen any demon break through their shield.

Even in the battle against the Sword Demon just a few days ago, they were able to withstand the Sword Demon's ultimate attack, which was known for its sharpness and speed.

That shield has extremely high resistance to physical attacks.

Even if you bring in the strongest demon hunter from the Public Security Bureau, they wouldn't stand a chance against them.

"Therefore, I am prepared to entrust the task of eliminating them to you."

Machima looked at Denji and said calmly, "If they really intend to harm humanity, I hope Denji can eliminate them."

"I?"

Denji pointed to his nose, looking astonished, and said, "Miss Machima, when I sparred with them last time, I was completely crushed without even touching the hem of their clothes. Even if I have improved, it's impossible for me to have improved to the point of defeating them."

Denji's ability is to transform into Chainsaw Man, one of the weaponized characters.

This power comes from the chainsaw demon, Pochita, who made a pact with him.

As a notorious killer in hell, a walking calamity that all demons avoid, the Chainsaw Demon is, for some reason, the only demon born from the concept of a chainsaw that possesses the ability to completely devour other demons, making it exceptionally powerful.

Moreover, its rank is exceptionally high, even surpassing that of Machima, the ruling demon of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse in Hell.

If anyone could defeat the Yamai sisters, aside from the few Root Demons in Hell who have never been defeated since birth, it would probably be the Chainsaw Demon.

However, the current Denji, as Chainsaw Man, is less than one percent of the power he displays as Chainsaw Devil.

At his current level, it's clear he can't defeat the Yamai sisters.

"However, I am not asking you to defeat them head-on."

Faced with Denji's questioning, Machima did not refute it, but said: "You are one of the people they trust most in the Public Security Bureau. As long as we attack them when they are not on guard, even Denji in his current state can eliminate them."

“Miss Machima…you mean…” Denji’s eyes widened slightly, “…that I…betray them?”

"If they decide to betray the police, then we have no choice but to strike first, right?"

The Yamai sisters are indeed very strong, but they are not invincible.

If you can't win in a direct confrontation, then try other methods.

For example, a sneak attack.

The Yamai sisters cannot always remain vigilant, and the shield protecting them is not always deployed.

If you strike them when they are off guard, such as when they are fast asleep, you can easily eliminate them.

“Miss Machima…I…” Denji said dejectedly, “I don’t want to do this.”