Demon Slayer: I am a Demon

Chapter 110 Humans are much easier to kill than ghosts (1/4)

The demon, bathed in sunlight, stretched out its hand as if embracing the sun, then turned to look at Tanjiro, its voice deep and serious: "What makes you think I'm a demon?"

Tanjiro remained silent; he truly knew that the person before him was a demon.

Have you ever seen a ghost bathed in sunlight? Have you ever seen a ghost that can restrain its desire to devour human flesh?

He stared at Tanjiro, as if questioning, "What makes you think I'm a demon?"

The boy fell silent, seemingly unable to refute it, but he was still somewhat stubborn. Even if he was bathed in sunlight, even if he could restrain his desire to devour human flesh, could that really change the fact that he was a ghost?

Su Mu strode up to Tanjiro, his eyes fixed on him: "Don't you think your perception is flawed? Is there something wrong with you?"

Tanjiro: "————"

"Ghosts were human too!"

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Su Mu said in a low voice, "Even the first demon, Muzan Kibutsuji, was a human at the very beginning! He was a human who became a demon. Why don't you feel that I took the most crucial step, surpassed the first demon, and then became a human again, becoming the most perfect human?"

He looked at Tanjiro and whispered, "Or, you could also think of me as—"

His tone gradually lowered, carrying a hint of mystery: "Gods and Buddhas walking among mortals."

At that moment, the flames in the hearth between the windows seemed to leap up all at once.

Sunlight shone on the ghost, and the flames in the hearth rose.

The entire room was filled with an atmosphere of mystery and holiness.

Beside her, Kanao held her head high, looking at the demon as if she were worshipping a god. It seemed that in the girl's eyes, the demon before her was a ruler even higher than gods and Buddhas.

Why can't he be considered a god or Buddha walking among humans?

Even if he really is a ghost.

At that moment, the demon, seemingly bathed in holiness, looked at the boy and then back at him: "What do you think, Tanjiro?"

Once again, Tanjiro's eyes met those of the demon. Looking at the pair of scarlet eyes hidden beneath those black ones, Tanjiro felt a strange mix of fear and a sense of sacredness.

Although, that sense of holiness was faint.

But what makes them think the other person is a ghost? What makes them think so?

Looking at the boy who was bowing his head, barely daring to meet his gaze, Su Mu returned to his seat, his tone relaxed: "So, what does my invitation to you to slay the evil spirit have to do with me?"

"What does this have to do with me?"

"What do I have to do with those demons who can't control their desire to devour human flesh? Or, Tanjiro, do you think I'm the same kind of creature as those demons?"

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"Um?"

Tanjiro lowered his head.

Su Mu raised the wine jug, wanting to pour himself a cup and take a hearty sip, but unfortunately, there wasn't even a cup of turbid wine left, which was a bit of a pity.

It wasn't quite as enjoyable as I'd hoped.

Tanjiro knelt on the spot, then looked at Su Mu with a sense of shame.

Su Mu sat there, waiting for Tanjiro to have digested the information before continuing, "Tanjiro, you will eventually embark on the path of hunting demons. This is the mission and responsibility passed down through your Kamado family."

He smiled, his gaze deep: "From the very beginning, Tanjiro, you had no choice."

The boy unconsciously clenched his fists and lowered his head. If he could, he would only want to live a peaceful life with his family. Even though life was difficult now, Tanjiro felt that as long as he and his family worked hard together, things would gradually get better, and the taste of happiness would not be too far away from him.

"Oh, by the way, when I came over today, I saw several people arguing with your mother. I helped you resolve the trouble, but those people didn't seem to be satisfied and might seek revenge."

Suddenly, as if he had thought of something, Su Mu spoke again, as if to remind him.

"It is 'the benevolent and righteous masses'."

Tanjiro thought of those people almost instantly.

The so-called "Renyi Zhong" sounds like a nice name, but it is actually a gang composed of thieves and hooligans in the area. They are mainly responsible for collecting protection money and secretly doing things like burning, killing, and looting.

When he first moved here with his family, he encountered some people from the "Renyi Zhong" (a group of righteous people). It was only by wielding an axe and daring to fight that he scared them away.

But recently, the leader of this group, Hasegawa Satoshi, has set his sights on his mother and has harassed her several times.

Unexpectedly, these "righteous people" caused trouble for his family while he was away. If it weren't for this demon's intervention, his family might have been harmed. Thinking of this, Tanjiro looked at the demon with a touch of gratitude.

"So, how do you plan to resolve this?"

Su Mu looked at Tanjiro.

"Go find Sadamachi and return?"

Tanjiro hesitated for a moment before speaking, but even as he said it, he wasn't very confident.

The so-called "sadacho-kai" is similar to the local police department.

"ha----"

Su Mu couldn't help but laugh, his hand unconsciously gripping the wine glass, wanting to take a big gulp, but unfortunately, there was no wine left. He shook his head: "You're still just a kid, so naive."

Tanjiro lowered his head, still feeling somewhat unconvinced. He was still more inclined to believe that "someone would take care of these things" in the town of Sadamachi. Although he wasn't very confident, he still wanted to give it a try.

If the "Sadamachi-kai" (a local deity) really takes care of this matter, do you think this so-called "Jin-gi-shu" (a group of people with benevolent and righteous followers) will still exist here?

Will it still be so rampant?

Su Mu said softly.

Tanjiro's expression was not good. Although he still had the innocence of a boy, he was not stupid and could understand the relationship between them.

"Then, sir, what should I do?"

Tanjiro looked up at Su Mu.

Tanjiro's idea was to go and warn them, but he told himself that his warning wouldn't have much effect on these "righteous people".

"It's very simple. Whoever creates the problem, just get rid of them. You know that in your heart, right?"

Su Mu raised his head, looked at Tanjiro, and seeing the struggle in the boy's eyes, he couldn't help but stand up, pat the boy's shoulder, shake his head and sigh: "Fine, fine, before I lead you down the path of slaying demons, I'll teach you one more thing—"

Tanjiro couldn't help but look up, and at that moment, a ghost stared at him, a hint of crimson hidden beneath its black eyes, causing Tanjiro's heart to tremble slightly.

"Teach me how to kill someone."

As he spoke, he patted Tanjiro's face: "Before slaying demons, kill people first."

He smiled, revealing his clean white teeth: "Humans are much easier to kill than ghosts."

As he spoke, Su Mu released his grip, lifted the heavy straw curtain, and stepped out. Looking at the anxious-looking Zaomen Kuizhi and Midouzi at the door, he smiled gently.