Demon Slayer: I am a Demon

The Nichirin Blade is the exclusive weapon of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen, also known as the "Changing Blade". It is forged from sunlight-absorbing crimson sand iron and crimson ore, and has the special ability to limit the regeneration of demons. It is the only weapon that can damage demons.

It is a sword used to slay evil spirits.

Looking at the knife, Su Mu instinctively felt a sense of disgust, but he still stepped forward and gently took it in his hand.

The blade is inscribed with the words "Destroy Evil Spirits". The entire blade is brightly colored, with flame patterns on the blade and the hilt in the shape of a flame.

Based on Su Mu's understanding of Nichirin Blades, different Demon Slayer Corps members' Nichirin Blades will have different attributes in different colors. For example, the blades with flame patterns and shapes on the tsuba are mostly Demon Slayers who have trained in "Flame Breathing".

He gripped the hilt tightly, feeling a burning pain in his palm. At the same time, his body felt a sense of disgust and resistance towards the knife. Clearly, the knife contained something capable of slaying evil spirits.

Despite his disgust, Su Mu still gripped the hilt of the Nichirin Blade tightly. This was because as he conveyed his aversion and resistance to the blade, the demon's instinctive craving for flesh and blood diminished.

In fact, because he had never eaten flesh and blood, his body's instinctive craving for flesh and blood grew stronger day by day.

These days, he has been forcibly suppressing it with his own willpower, but the urge to 'devour people' has grown stronger day by day, putting him under great mental pressure. He has to be on high alert almost all the time. In fact, every day when the sun comes out, he needs to expose parts of his body to the sun to be injured and melt away. This almost self-harming method is to relieve the ever-growing desire to 'devour people' in his heart.

Feeling that his body's instinctive craving for flesh and blood was somewhat relieved after he held the knife that his body instinctively hated, he breathed a slight sigh of relief.

These days, he has been worried that before he finds the "blue spider lily," his will will be destroyed by his "human-loving" desires, and he will do something that crosses his bottom line, which he cannot accept.

Su Mu stood there, gripping his Nichirin Blade, looking at the torn Demon Slayer Corps uniform on the ground and a fresh skeleton still covered in blood. Clearly, this must have been a Demon Slayer Corps member.

However, the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen, who were supposed to hunt down demons, have now become the prey of demons, ultimately turning into a chilling skeleton.

He stared at the skeleton for a long time before gripping his Nichirin Blade and walking deeper into the cave.

Before long, Su Mu arrived at a stone chamber in the cave.

Some of the cramped stone chambers were filled with a strong stench of blood. A demon sat there, its狰狞 (zhengning - ferocious/hideous) face showing a hint of weariness, but its scarlet eyes were filled with excitement.

There was a huge stab wound on his chest, through which you could almost see his beating heart. There were also several deep wounds on his arms and thighs that exposed the bone.

Clearly, the demon must have recently engaged in a fierce battle, even having its chest pierced by a knife, but it seemed completely unconcerned about these injuries.

What is almost fatal to humans is nothing to evil spirits.

At this moment, one can see the flesh and blood at the demon's wound constantly writhing, recovering at a speed almost visible to the naked eye.

Such healing power and such immortality demonstrate the strength and terror of evil spirits. Even if an arm is severed or a heart is ruptured, given a little time, it can heal quickly.

Aside from having their necks severed by a Nichirin Blade, they are practically immortal.

"You should have agreed to go hunting with me yesterday. If you had, you would have been able to taste that delicious food. The flesh and blood of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen are completely different from those of ordinary people. Right now, I can feel my blood boiling, and I can feel myself becoming stronger..."

Seeing Su Mu enter, the evil spirit raised its scarlet eyes, with a hint of excitement and a touch of mockery, as if it wanted to see Su Mu regret his actions.

However, the evil spirit did not see what it wanted from Su Mu, which made it feel extremely uncomfortable. At the same time, some fragments of memories of being a human suddenly surfaced in its mind, making the evil spirit feel an inexplicable discomfort and sadness.

Despite possessing a powerful body and becoming more perfect, the demon still felt an unfillable emptiness and an indescribable sadness within, causing it to painfully tug at its hair.

Looking at the demon's current state, Su Mu was already used to it.

These demons possess extraordinary healing power, immense strength, and near-immortal bodies. While everything seems to be progressing towards perfection, flaws still exist. Besides fearing sunlight and being unable to control their desire to devour flesh, they also suffer from various mental problems. This applies not only to ordinary demons but also to the Twelve Demon Moons, most of which are related to their past lives as humans.

"Ha...haha, I'm no longer that weak creature I used to be. Why do those pathetic memories still pop into my head from time to time?"

The demon wiped away the tears that had inexplicably appeared in its eyes, then suddenly burst into laughter, standing up abruptly: "After devouring the flesh and blood of that Demon Slayer Corps swordsman, I feel even stronger. Perhaps, in the next 'Switching Blood War,' I can become a new Twelve Demon Moon."

"If I could obtain more of the 'adult's' blood, I would become even more perfect."

As he spoke, a look of longing appeared on the demon's face, as if he had already imagined that moment coming, and he seemed to be in a state of ecstasy.

After a while, the demon finally snapped out of its trance and looked at Su Mu again: "Last time I invited you to hunt with me, but you didn't agree. This time, I'll give you another chance. Cooperate with me, and I'll give you a portion of the flesh and blood of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen. Believe me, the flesh and blood of those Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen are extremely effective and can make you even stronger. Once you experience its wonders..."

"Not interested."

Su Mu shook his head, looked at the demon whose face was not good, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I advise you to restrain yourself. Once you are targeted by the Demon Slayer Corps, given the fearless style of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen, it won't be long before your neck is cut off by a Nichirin Blade."

Hearing Su Mu's words, the demon couldn't help but think of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsman he had killed yesterday. Even though Su Mu had pierced his abdomen with a claw and was in excruciating pain, the swordsman still attacked it madly, smashing his head and biting with his teeth. Thinking of that crazy spirit, the demon felt a slight chill in its heart.

But immediately, the evil spirit looked at Su Mu and sneered: "Do you think they'll let us go if we don't deal with them?"

Su Mu fell silent for a moment.

"Abandon that identity that once belonged to you as a human as soon as possible, forget everything from your past. Remember, you are already a demon. Even if you never 'devoured' humans, they won't listen to your explanations," the evil spirit sneered.

"If you don't get stronger quickly, if you don't become one of the Twelve Demon Moons, we will eventually be hunted by the Demon Slayer Corps. If your strength stagnates, no matter how much you try to escape, you will not change your status as prey. In fact, you will have your neck cut off by those Demon Slayer Corps slayers with Nichirin Blades even sooner than me."

As he spoke, the demon burst into laughter: "Once I've devoured enough flesh and blood, and my strength reaches that of the Twelve Demon Moons, even the 'Pillars' of the Demon Slayer Corps will only become my prey."