Demon Slayer: I am a Demon

Chapter 94 Bathed in Sunlight (4/4 (Two-in-One))

The sunshine after the rain was warm.

The breeze that brushed against my cheeks carried the same gentle, warm scent.

Kanao held the small flower she had picked to her chest as if she were holding the most precious thing in the world.

Having spent a day and a night in the rain, and without eating for a day and a night, Kanao felt incredibly weak, yet she was brimming with energy.

Holding herself in her arms, the girl hurried toward the cave.

"Bang----"

Perhaps due to extreme weakness, she collapsed to the ground, her forehead bruised and bleeding slightly. Even after falling, she didn't reach out to maintain her balance, but instead continued to hold on, letting her body roll down the steep ground.

The ground was muddy from the recent rain, and the girl's dress was filthy.

Kanao pursed her lips, stood up, and walked with difficult yet light steps to the cave.

Despite the light outside, the cave remained pitch black, and faintly, one could hear the howls of evil spirits.

Kanao, holding flowers in her arms, entered the cave and stood before the demon chained up.

The ghost stared at the girl before it with its scarlet eyes, its gaze filled with nothing but bloodthirsty greed.

Kanao's face was very pale at this moment, but she showed a very happy smile and gently opened her arms that were crossed in front of her chest.

A tiny flower was revealed.

"Eat it."

Kanao looked at the demon and spoke softly.

"Give me a bite of your flesh, and I'll eat it."

The ghost whispered, its eyes fixed greedily on the girl.

"Eat it."

Kanao repeated herself once more, and then raised the Nichirin Blade in her hand.

"Okay, I'll eat it."

Almost without hesitation.

The ghost took the flower and swallowed it gently.

Kanao stood there, her pinkish-purple eyes fixed on the flower being swallowed.

After swallowing the flower, the ghost seemed to remain unchanged. Its eyes were still bloodshot, and it still looked as violent as ever, as if nothing had changed.

The girl's face grew increasingly pale.

At this moment, her small hands gripped the hilt of the Nichirin Blade tightly, holding it firmly.

The girl was trembling all over, like a restless little animal.

She stared at the ghost for a long time, but the familiar feeling still didn't come. This made Kanao almost dejected, so she squatted on the ground and buried her head in her knees.

It felt as if the whole world was abandoning her.

"I'm back."

After an unknown amount of time, a very gentle voice suddenly came, very soft, but clearly reached the ears of the girl who was squatting there with her face buried in her knees.

The girl immediately raised her head, her small face, covered in mud, looking at the ghost.

The ghost's eyes were still scarlet, and it still held a bloodthirsty greed, but that familiar calm had returned.

The scent of my uncle has returned.

He jumped up almost instinctively, but his weak body nearly fell over.

Be careful.

Su Mu spoke in a gentle voice.

Kanao's face lit up with excitement, a long-lost happy smile appearing on her dirty face. She practically threw herself into her uncle's arms.

Su Mu wanted to reach out and stroke that little head, but his arms were already bound, so he couldn't do it at all. He could only make the chains binding him rattle.

"Uncle, let me help you untie it."

The girl reached out and touched her tear-streaked face. She hadn't cried before her uncle returned, but now that he was back, it felt like all the pressure was on her shoulders.

All the unease, all the fear, all the worries were released at this moment.

It should have been a happy occasion, but I kept crying.

While crying, she began to untie the chains binding her.

Su Mu quietly looked at Kanao, at the sobbing girl, and said gently, "Aren't you afraid I'll lie to you? What if I don't come back?"

Kanao, who was crying like a little kitten, raised her head and looked at Kanao: "You're my uncle."

"Are you so sure?"

He looked at Kanao.

"Yes, you're my uncle."

The girl's tone was firm.

"Ha, what an idiot, not even bothering to check and verify, what if—"

"There's no such thing as 'what if'."

Kanao unlocked the chains completely: "I can—I can feel it."

Such certainty and such determination.

Su Mu reached out and gently pulled the girl into his arms.

The girl's sobs began to rise in my arms; she looked so fragile, so unlike the strong girl she had been before.

During this time, the memories of being a true ghost did not disappear.

He saw how the girl spent this time.

He gently patted Kanao's shoulder, without saying anything to comfort her. He stood in the dark cave, looking out into the darkness towards the land of light.

At this moment, I closed my eyes slightly and focused on myself.

The craving for human flesh and blood still exists in the demonic instinct, but it is far less intense than before and can be completely controlled.

I still don't like the warm sunlight in the distance, but I'm not as afraid of it as before.

More importantly, the feeling of being controlled in the dark disappeared, and the vague connection with Muzan Kibutsuji was completely severed.

At the same time, I vaguely sensed that some kind of limitation within myself had been lifted.

Previously, as a demon who never consumed flesh and blood, he only felt himself weakening day by day, but now, that weakness has stopped.

Previously, the only way to increase strength was to devour human flesh and blood. Moreover, due to the limitations of demons' aptitude, many demons could no longer increase their strength after devouring a certain amount of flesh and blood, such as Kyogai of the Twelve Demon Moons. To break through this limitation, one would need to consume more of Muzan Kibutsuji's blood.

Therefore, most demons both covet and fear Muzan Kibutsuji, the brutal "First Demon." They want more of Muzan's blood, but they also fear his immense power.

As for Su Mu now, he vaguely felt that the limitation on his own strength had completely disappeared.

Unconsciously, he once again turned his gaze to the depths of his mind. Name: Su Mu Race: Demon Lifespan: Infinite Abilities: Immortality (Full), Super Healing, Robust Body Weakness: None Status: Perfect Blood Demon Art: Devour (Perfectly acquires the talents, abilities, and Blood Demon Art of the target being devoured)

Swordsmanship: Flying Sword Fluid Physical Fitness: 3.1 (The normal adult's physical fitness is 1.)

Agility: 3.2 (The agility of a normal adult is 1.)

Strength: 3.1 (The strength of a normal adult is 1.)

Mental state: 5.5 (The normal mental state for an adult is 1.)

At this moment, the character panel reflecting himself in his mind also changed. In terms of ability, "immortality" has changed from "pseudo" to "complete". He didn't know if it was truly perfect immortality. Perhaps only by actually trying it would he know, but he couldn't possibly try it.

The "fear of light" defect in the Nichirin Blade "Wisteria Flower" has also disappeared from the "defects" and become "nothing".

Another important change is the status. Previously, the status displayed "Hunger" and "Curse (from Muzan Kibutsuji's control)" have disappeared. Now the status column displays "Perfect".

At the same time, his Blood Demon Art has gained an additional "Devour" ability, making it seem like a Blood Demon Art with great potential for growth.

As for the final change, his mental strength was greatly improved, reaching 5.5, which is almost five times that of a normal person. As for his physique, agility, and strength, there was no change.

Sensing this, a smile appeared on Su Mu's face.

He held Kanao in his arms, standing in the darkness of the cave, and once again turned his gaze to the warm sunlight outside.

For demons, sunlight is the most terrifying thing in the world. No demon can bask in the sunlight, not even the progenitor of demons, Muzan Kibutsuji.

At this moment, looking at the warm sunlight outside, he felt a faint sense of disgust, but it was only a faint sense of disgust. It was just that dark creatures were used to living in the night and were not willing to appear in the light. Now, the sunlight outside gave him this feeling.

Gently releasing Kanao from his embrace, he strode out of the cave.

"uncle----"

As her uncle was about to step into the sunlight, Kanao couldn't help but speak up, her pinkish-purple eyes filled with worry. Having spent so much time with her uncle, she naturally knew how afraid he was of sunlight.

Su Mu turned around, glanced at Kanao, and gave her a gentle smile before turning back and continuing to walk out of the cave.

Stepping out of the cave and into the sunlight, I felt slightly uncomfortable, but that was all. Nothing else happened. Unlike before, when my body would quickly dissolve upon contact with sunlight, I didn't feel any harm.

If there's anything different, it's that I'm not quite comfortable, and I don't seem to like exposing my body to the sun.

Su Mu examined his feet in the sunlight to make sure they were alright before stepping out of the dark cave.

The warm sunlight falling on my body was no longer something that a ghost could only dream of.

This ghost was bathed in sunlight.

This is something that Muzan Kibutsuji has sought for a thousand years but could not obtain.

Kanao stood in the dark cave, mouth agape, watching her uncle walk into the sunlight.

Su Mu stood in the sunlight, looking at Kanao in the cave, and smiled.

"uncle----"

She ran over almost excitedly, her body covered in mud, jumping around Su Mu.

It was a joyous occasion in itself, but that joy seemed to become even more delightful after it was shared.

He gently picked up Kanao and then tossed her high into the air.

"Ah! Ah! Ah!"

The girl let out a voice filled with both panic and immense joy, startling the surrounding birds into scattering in all directions.

After a while, Su Mu stopped, held Kanao in his arms, and looked at the girl's pale face and excited expression. He gently stroked the girl's face, completely wiping away the dirt and grime that were on it.

Kanao grabbed Su Mu's hand and pressed it tightly against her face.

"Uncle's hands are warm now."

Kanao raised her head and looked at her uncle.

"Yeah?"

He chuckled and patted the girl on the head: "Wait a moment."

Then, return to the cave.

When he came out, he was carrying a wine jug.

"Pour Uncle a glass."

He whispered.

He could have easily done it himself, but he troubled the girl in front of him instead.

Kanao was delighted and quickly poured her uncle a glass.

Su Mu took the cup and drank it all in one gulp. The burning sensation of the liquor went down his throat, as if his entire throat was on fire.

The long-lost feeling left him momentarily dazed.

Kanao looked at her uncle with bright, sparkling eyes. Her beautiful eyebrows and eyes were almost curved into crescent shapes. She was undoubtedly happier than her uncle.

"Excellent wine!"

Su Mu let out a breath, picked up Kanao, and walked away into the distance, bathed in sunlight.

In a dark corner where the sun couldn't reach, Muzan Kibutsuji suddenly opened his eyes, his crimson eyes now filled with savagery.

A ghost suddenly and silently slipped out of his control.

This is something that has almost never happened before.

The only time he escaped his control was hundreds of years ago, when he was struck by that terrifying blow from Yoriichi Tsugikuni, and was so weakened that Tamayo, that bitch, took the opportunity to break free of his control.

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But now, his strength has long since returned to its peak, and his control over the demons that have been transformed by his blood is extremely strong. It is impossible for any demon to escape his control, not even Kokushibo, the leader of the Twelve Demon Moons.

But now, a ghost has suddenly disappeared from his control.

This unprecedented feeling of being out of his control instilled in him an intense sense of crisis.

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