Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

At this moment, Kiyokawa Izumi actually had no ability to pursue.

Sometimes it's just that magical; when you're barely holding on, you feel like you can keep going and even do something incredible.

But once that breath was released, unbearable pain appeared, and breathing became extremely difficult. Kiyokawa Izumi even had to rely on the Nichirin Blade to maintain her standing posture.

"There are about five or six broken ribs on the left side. They are slightly displaced but did not puncture the lung. The spleen, located in the lower left chest, should also not be ruptured."

The coughing up of blood was probably related to the previous explosive breathing and the direct change in breathing techniques without making adjustments.

The right ribs are broken, maybe one or two at most, so it's not particularly serious compared to other cases.

It shouldn't cause flail chest symptoms.

In a daze, Kiyokawa Izumi was also assessing his own injuries.

Not all of his ribs on both sides of his body were broken. If all twelve pairs of ribs were broken, even with the strongest will, he would have difficulty moving at this moment.

They may die instantly, or within minutes afterward.

The worst-case scenario didn't happen; what Kiyokawa Izumi was most worried about wasn't that so many ribs on her left side were broken.

His biggest fear was that he would suddenly be hit hard in the chest, causing multiple ribs on both sides to fracture and be severely displaced.

This can cause his chest wall to collapse, losing the support of his bones and resulting in paradoxical breathing symptoms.

When a normal person inhales, their chest expands, and when they exhale, it contracts—paradoxical breathing is the opposite.

This is the most lethal characteristic of what is known as flail chest.

In this day and age, such symptoms are extremely difficult to treat.

Even if Kiyokawa Izumi miraculously survives, she will be left with very serious aftereffects. Forget about fighting or anything like that, she might cough incessantly and have difficulty breathing even after a little strenuous exercise.

Given the current medical conditions, even with Shinobu Kocho's exceptional medical skills, there is very little she can do.

Fortunately, the chest wall structure did not completely disintegrate, preventing the worst and most difficult situation from occurring.

In his dazed state, still retaining the last vestiges of his rationality, he leaned against a large tree and sat down.

Lying flat on your back is absolutely forbidden, as it will compress the chest cavity and make breathing more difficult.

When standing or half-sitting, the organs will not be pushed upwards due to the loss of gravity, and the airway will not narrow, allowing the injured area to remain suspended in the air.

Kiyokawa Izumi, who had suffered many injuries, knew some emergency rescue measures. Even if she was not in a clear mind, she would not make a mistake at this time, nor would she fall down and compress her chest again.

"Request support from headquarters immediately. At least two Pillars must be sent to reinforce them, no matter what."

Also, both sides of my ribs are fractured, the exact condition is unclear. Do not move my body until a professional doctor arrives.

With an extremely pale face, Kiyokawa Izumi weakly finished speaking before collapsing into unconsciousness.

They didn't even have time to check if the team members had heard them clearly.

Requesting two Pillar-level swordsmen from headquarters for support is reasonable—a single, unskilled Pillar might not be able to win without knowing the full extent of Gyokko's abilities.

Furthermore, who knows if other upper moons will attack the following night? If it's one of the top three, there will inevitably be casualties.

He had far too many things he didn't have time to explain.

Take Gyoku-ko's abilities, for example—the team members who are just observing may only know a general idea, which is definitely not as clear as Kiyokawa Izumi, who has personally fought against him.

To be on the safe side, it's best to avoid direct confrontation and relocate as soon as possible.

If Muzan suddenly decides to send out the Upper Realm, even four Pillars wouldn't be of any use!

I wonder how the scoundrel boss will respond, and whether he cares about Yuhu's failure?

Too many worries, and too many things left unsaid, Kiyokawa Izumi could no longer hold on. In her coma, she couldn't even maintain full concentration and could only breathe by instinct.

Little did they know, the four team members present were still in shock. Kiyokawa Izumi felt it was a great pity that he hadn't managed to kill Gyokuko. If his injuries hadn't been so severe, he would have had a real chance to achieve a solo kill against the Upper Moon.

But others don't think that way.

I felt incredibly shocked, but also somewhat excited.

Over the years, the upper moon has never changed.

They all thought they would die here, but this newly promoted Pillar broke through the despair and almost single-handedly forced the Upper Moon back.

He may be the only pillar in the last hundred years to face the crescent moon head-on and emerge unscathed.

They didn't lose, because it was Yu Hu who escaped.

Encouraged, the team members instinctively gripped their Nichirin Blades and stayed close to the unconscious Kiyokawa Izumi.

"Was it really Upper Moon Five that we defeated?"

Some team members still can't believe it and couldn't help but ask to confirm.

"It's the Upper Moon, it really is!"

"If we were stronger and could help the Pillars more, maybe we really could kill an Upper Moon..."

"Wait a minute, why is Lord Kiyokawa Izumi's breathing getting weaker and weaker? What should we do?"

"When will the hidden members arrive? Is there a professional doctor in the village?"

"I'll go ask!"

"Hurry! Send a hawk to urge Hidden on, and don't forget to report to headquarters!"