Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

In Kiyokawa Izumi's view, Kocho Shinobu's plan is subject to many changes.

First of all, she couldn't be sure that she would definitely meet Doma.

If you encounter other types of windmills, all your preparations will be useless.

Secondly, she couldn't be sure that Doma would eat her on the spot.

Furthermore, if the assistant is not strong enough to hold out until the poison takes effect, all the preparations made will become meaningless.

This plan is fraught with too many uncertainties.

Whether from a rational analysis or from a personal emotional perspective, Kiyokawa Izumi is extremely opposed to it.

To gamble one hundred percent of one in ten thousand chances is certainly a last resort and the result of giving it your all, but whether you succeed or not, luck plays a large part.

He would absolutely not support this plan, which is entirely dependent on fate.

He said he had a plan and wasn't just trying to appease Shinobu Kocho.

Ordinary pillars rarely encounter upper moons, and even if they do, they may not be able to defeat them.

Instead of trying to find the Upper Moons, let's change our approach and let them find them.

Muzan didn't take the Demon Slayer Corps that seriously, so he didn't go all out from the start. What he really cared about was the blue spider lily and whether he could overcome his weakness to sunlight.

If they were to proactively reveal the location of a false headquarters or the location of the swordsmith village, it would definitely attract the attention of the Upper Moons—but Muzan wouldn't personally intervene, because he doesn't care that much.

Considering that the Demon Slayer Corps also has some decent strong members, such as Kiyokawa Izumi.

A single wind-up is definitely not safe.

Those ranked lower might not be able to defeat the Demon Slayer Corps.

To be on the safe side, they will definitely send out the top-ranked upper gunner.

At least two upper arms will be deployed simultaneously.

One of them, at the very least, is Upper Moon Three.

Furthermore, considering that Akaza also failed to quickly capture Kiyokawa Izumi.

It's not impossible that they might send out Doma, who is ranked one place higher.

They deliberately set traps to hunt down the upper-strike enemy.

This plan is certainly not that reliable either, but it's definitely more plausible than Shinobu's plan.

Whether it's the location of the Demon Slayer Corps or the successor of Sun Breathing, there's far too much information that could attract Muzan's attention and prompt him to send the Upper Moons to investigate.

There are still variables.

The time to wait, and which rank of the upper moon will arrive.

These are all key factors affecting the success or failure of the plan.

The Demon Slayer Corps couldn't possibly keep all the Pillars on standby. Kiyokawa Izumi estimated that the force they could draw upon was at most three or four Pillars, plus some ordinary members who were not of any use.

In addition, the identity of the Upper Moon demon who came is also crucial.

If it were Doma, with the help of Kiyokawa Izumi and the two Pillars, there might still be a chance.

But if it's Kokushibo who comes, they'll be the ones in trouble.

Upper Moon One is someone they are not capable of dealing with in their current state.

Starting the decisive battle too early is not a good thing.

The new generation of five little ones has not yet grown up, Miss Tamayo's medicine has not yet been developed, and research on the markings has not yet begun.

In this situation, facing Muzan at his peak.

Even with the addition of Kiyokawa Izumi, the chances of winning are still incredibly slim.

Neither Inosuke nor Zenitsu can participate in the battle against the Upper Moons; they are currently useless.

Tanjiro's strength is unclear, but it's likely that he hasn't even mastered the Total Concentration Technique.

Considering all these factors, and given the many variables in the plan, he wasn't prepared to bring it up.

But Shinobu Kocho seemed unable to suppress her emotions any longer and was about to gamble on that one in ten thousand chance.

As the distance closed, Kiyokawa Izumi pressed closer, staring directly into those dull, lifeless pupils.

The two were now less than two fists apart.

It seemed as if I could feel the warmth of her breath and smell the faint fragrance emanating from her.

She lowered her head slightly, and although her expression didn't change much, her true emotions could still be subtly sensed after spending a long time with her.

Ask yourself honestly, is Kiyokawa Izumi a trustworthy person?

This answer is not difficult for Shinobu Kocho.

Although this guy can be incredibly annoying at times, and sometimes seems childish and not mature enough, he is ultimately trustworthy.

Whether it's him or any of the other pillars, they are all trustworthy.

Doesn't someone like him deserve some hope?

"Then, how should I cooperate with you, Mr. Kiyokawa Izumi?"

The moment she looked up, a familiar smile reappeared on her delicate face. Once again, she put on the mask, revealing her attitude.

"All I need to do is develop an even more potent poison. Even if it only causes a momentary lapse in concentration, lasting only a few breaths, I'm confident I can defeat it!"

Although Kiyokawa Izumi's voice wasn't loud, even Kocho Shinobu could clearly sense her confidence.

Six months is only a short time, not a long or unattainable wait.

"Is that all?"

"It's not that easy. Because of the shared memories, ordinary poisons can no longer have an effect and will be instantly broken down by them."

I'm also considering whether it's necessary to forge a special Nichirin Blade, just like yours.

If a large amount of poison could be injected instantly, it might be possible to quickly turn the tide and achieve a swift victory.