Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

"Patience, calm down! Getting angry over such a small thing is childish!"

Her calm gaze turned to Kiyokawa Izumi not far away, as if to prove her maturity, her emotions remained very stable.

There's no need to bother with such a little guy—the actual age of Kiyokawa Izumi's body is only slightly younger than Shinobu's.

Seeing that his plan had failed, Kiyokawa Izumi could only raise an eyebrow at her.

No, are you really not angry at all?

Why are all the medicines delivered bitter?

Kiyokawa Izumi wasn't petty; he didn't mean to hold a grudge until now, he was just saying it casually.

He didn't care at all whether the medicine was bitter or not!

"1.5 meters! 1.5 meters!"

The hawk, always eager for a good show, suddenly cried out.

"?"

Kiyokawa Izumi stared at his Kasugai crow in utter shock.

Is this little guy really that bold?

Do you know whose territory the Butterfly House is?

Aren't you afraid she'll pluck all your hair out?

Wait!

Does anyone think I taught the raven to say that?

Out of the corner of my eye, I glanced at Shinobu Kocho. Her small hands were clenched into fists under her sleeves, and her expression was completely hidden as she lowered her head slightly.

You say this person isn't angry? Kiyokawa Izumi doesn't believe it!

But he can swear to God that he never said such a thing! Nor did he ever mock this person's height!

Who knows where the raven learned that?

Isn't this bastard just trying to scam people?

"I swear, I never said anything like that! Shut up!"

Kiyokawa Izumi quickly explained, while also angrily scolding the hawk-like crows overhead.

Hand it one, and it'll give you that look of a retaliation later!

The raven stood on the eaves, tilting its head slightly, looking completely puzzled.

The atmosphere at the scene was eerily quiet.

"Mr. Kiyokawa Izumi, please don't blame me if you don't control your strength."

Shinobu Kocho spoke the harshest words in a gentle tone.

Sweating profusely!

Is it too late to apologize now?

But I am innocent!

The troublesome raven had flown away silently.

Before Kiyokawa Izumi could explain, Kocho Shinobu had already drawn her Nichirin Blade. Her slender right fingers were placed on the right side below the tsuba, slightly hooked, and the long Nichirin Blade began to spin rapidly around her fingers.

Roughly three laps, Kiyokawa Izumi thought to himself.

Before the sword-spinning motion was finished, Shinobu Kocho smoothly switched the blade to her left hand. The Nichirin Blade, like a dancing butterfly, spun rapidly around the back of her fair hand until the blade disappeared, leaving only a blue arc.

It was the same three circles, and when I looked again, the Nichirin Blade was already in my right hand.

His movements were elegant and graceful, making even Qingchuan Quan itch to try them out—Coach, I want to learn how to spin the knife too!

"Is it too late for me to admit my mistake now? Believe me, I absolutely did not teach those words!"

You're not angry, are you?

"Why would you be angry? Nothing's wrong!"

Shinobu Kocho smiled slightly, that familiar smile seemingly telling Kiyokawa Izumi not to overthink it; as the Insect Pillar, she was a mature adult.

Why would you get angry over such a small thing?

"Insect Breathing - The Dance of Bee Fangs is truly magnificent!"

"?"

As they spoke, Shinobu's petite figure disappeared from sight.

"!!"

You can underestimate her strength, but you should never underestimate her speed.

Kiyokawa Izumi did not activate her Sharingan immediately, meaning she was in her normal state.

"unwise! 』

In less than a breath, the distance of more than ten meters was traversed in an instant, and the slender tip of the knife appeared in the center of the field of vision.

Too fast!

This was not a typical fast attack, but a deadly thrust.

The force was even enough to pierce the skull of a demon!

Kiyokawa Izumi didn't even have time to react—of all the demons he had ever dealt with, none were as fast as Kocho Shinobu.

He was extremely lacking in relevant combat experience.

This speed is far superior to even the previous Water Column.

None of those who become pillars are simple!

Shinobu Kocho's overall strength may be among the lowest, but she is still not someone a low-level swordsman like Izumi Kiyokawa can contend with.

However, the woman ultimately showed mercy and did not aim the knife at his eyeball.

"Are you going to admit defeat?"

Shinobu Kocho stopped in front of the heart, lowered her body slightly, and said with a light laugh.

"It seems a little embarrassing..."

Kiyokawa Izumi thought to himself, but this kind of battle might not necessarily be a bad thing.

Can't the lack of combat experience be made up for?

In the future, when encountering agile demons, they won't be caught off guard—come to think of it, there aren't many that are faster than this one, are there?

"Sorry, but I'd like to try again!"

Hearing the determination in her words, Shinobu Kocho raised her head slightly and met a pair of ominous eyes, mysterious yet captivating.

The inherent pressure of the Sharingan is definitely useless against Hashirama.

It might surprise them for a moment, but only for a moment.

They might think to themselves, "What strange eyes."

"These are eyes I've never seen before; they're very special."

This level of surprise was not enough to make a Pillar-level swordsman pause in his movements.

Although she was curious, Shinobu Kocho didn't ask on the spot, still thinking about teasing Izumi Kiyokawa a little more.