Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

"Is your reason for sparring with me to test my strength? It's truly wrong of me to cause such worry to a junior!"

As he swung his prayer beads, Himejima Gyomei clasped his hands together and unleashed his full power without reservation, shocking Kiyokawa Izumi in an instant.

This older brother had a misunderstanding—he thought that Kiyokawa Izumi was worried that his strength was insufficient and that he might not be able to defeat the Upper Moon, which was why he seemed preoccupied.

It's really wrong to make a young person worry about you.

I felt ashamed just thinking about it, and tears kept flowing down my face.

Mr. Himejima Gyomei has decided to go all out!

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Kiyokawa Izumi felt an immense pressure coming down on him and wanted to ask, "Does this mean they're going to get serious?"

Facing the strongest member of the Demon Slayer Corps head-on is actually quite exciting for him.

"You're probably not used to using an ordinary wooden sword, and a fragile wooden sword isn't strong enough to handle your strength."

If you can't unleash your full potential, then the training loses its meaning.

Use a Nichirin sword!

As Kiyokawa Izumi slowly drew his Nichirin Blade, he slightly adjusted his breathing.

Is there any point in training?

The exceptionally burly Rock Pillar wields a very special weapon—a sturdy iron chain connecting a sharp broadsword and a heavy flail. Only this man can perfectly wield such a unique weapon.

Kiyokawa Izumi's physique and arm strength were insufficient to support him in using such a weapon.

Whether he had said something wrong or not, Mr. Himejima Gyomei seemed very serious, his muscles bulging like rocks, and the veins under his thick arms were menacingly prominent.

Suddenly, his left hand swung out, and the huge meteor hammer, accompanied by a piercing shriek that tore through the air, smashed down on him like a falling meteor.

"Um, are you perhaps misunderstanding me?"

Kiyokawa Izumi was indeed shocked by this terrifying physical strength. His first reaction was not how to defend himself, but how to dodge such an attack.

If they were actually grazed, a fracture would be the least of their worries; the plans that were about to begin would undoubtedly be affected.

Even Akaza, close-quarters combat wouldn't put him under such pressure.

Kiyokawa Izumi, who quickly dodged, stared in disbelief at the meteor hammer crashing to the ground. The earth instantly cracked open, sending flying stones and billowing dust into the air.

This is not the end.

With his right hand pulling the iron chain, he used the rebound force to draw a perfect arc with the sharp broad axe in a blind spot.

The flying dust obscured the view, but for Himejima Gyomei, the sound of the wind and air currents was enough for him to determine the location of Kiyokawa Izumi.

"The First Form: Night Raven's Shadow!"

As the Nichirin Blade was swung silently, Kiyokawa Izumi felt an astonishing force surge forth the moment it collided with the broad axe.

In my normal state, I cannot confront it head-on; I can only deflect its force.

Long tracks were dragged across the ground. Kiyokawa Izumi, unable to stop retreating, had no time to marvel at the strength of his opponent before he pressed down on her.

He swung the heavy meteor hammer with ease, as if it were nothing in his hands.

"Third Form: Silent Nine-Strike Combo!"

With the change in breathing rhythm and the inhalation of more oxygen into the lungs, Kiyokawa Izumi's physical fitness also experienced a significant improvement.

It would be incredibly foolish to try and outmuscle this person head-on.

Using one's own weaknesses to attack the enemy's strengths—isn't that just asking for trouble?

In comparison, Himejima Gyomei's speed wasn't as impressive.

"Approaching in an instant!"

With a sudden burst of speed, Kiyokawa Izumi's figure disappeared from sight. Without any skill involved, he closed the distance in an instant but did not rush to attack.

The technique of advancing in a straight line is too easy to see through.

He is now facing the strongest member of the Demon Slayer Corps, and he cannot be careless or underestimate his opponent just because he cannot see him.

"Spinning heel!"

The next move was a short-range dash technique.

With the afterimages overlapping, his figure was difficult to catch for a moment.

"Third Form: Rock Skin!"

Realizing he couldn't keep up with Kiyokawa Izumi's speed, Mr. Gyomei calmly used the defensive technique of Rock Breathing.

His large, thick hands gripped the chain connecting the meteor hammer and the broad axe, revealing a terrifying power.

Centered on itself, pulled by the iron chains, the heavy weapons were wildly swung, constantly slicing through the air and emitting a dull yet rapid whistling sound.

Inhuman physique, monstrous strength.

With the high-speed rotation, the swing trajectories of the meteor hammer and broad axe are so fast that they are difficult for ordinary people to see.

An invisible defensive network has been formed without any gaps.

The sound of metal clashing rang out, and the bright red Sharingan appeared in his eye sockets. Kiyokawa Izumi frowned slightly. After only a few moves, he felt his arm going numb. Under the continuous burst of power, he was even finding it difficult to defend himself.

What terrifying power... Kiyokawa Izumi, choosing to keep her distance, retreated voluntarily.

I haven't felt suppressed like this in a long time... The Stone Pillar is really strong!