Infinite: Start as a ghost

"Even if you gave me Lower Moon Five's blood, it would only last for 5 seconds."

"But Mi Douzi's blood actually lasted for more than ten seconds, which is really amazing."

Jiang Jiu asked, "Where is my blood?"

Tamayo thought for a moment: "3 seconds..."

"What?!" Jiang Jiu couldn't accept it: "My blood can only last for 3 seconds?"

“Yes,” Tamayo said with a smile.

Whether it was psychological or not, Jiang Jiu always felt that there was a hint of sarcasm in Zhu Shi's smiling face.

"Impossible, I don't believe it," Jiang Jiu refused to accept reality.

Tamayo covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

"I heard you're researching a new drug. Have you made any progress?" Jiang Jiu asked.

“Of course, otherwise I wouldn’t have moved here,” Tamayo said. “Since the Demon Slayer Corps is willing to accept me, I have to show some results.”

Jiang Jiu asked, "How was the effect?"

Tamayo said, "Actually, it's not very clear yet. Although Yushiro and I are both demons, our bodies have been modified several times and we have developed resistance to blood. Would you be willing to help me with an experiment, Mr. Demon?"

“Of course.” Jiang Jiu readily agreed: “Should we bring Tanjiro’s sister along too?”

At this point, Jiang Jiu asked, "By the way, this medicine of yours isn't addictive, is it?"

Tamayo thought for a moment and said, "To put it this way, this medicine is like alcohol to demons. Some people get addicted, while others like to drink it but don't get addicted."

Jiang Jiu suddenly realized that this explanation was indeed easy to understand.

"Will there be any downsides if I drink it?" Jiang Jiu asked again. "For example, is it possible that after I drink it, I might lose control of my instincts and attack a human?"

“There’s definitely no problem with that,” Tamayo said confidently. “The reason I used wine as an analogy is because the effect of the medicine is the same as drinking a few sips of fine wine, not taking drugs.”

"Then I'm relieved," Jiang Jiu said with a smile. "So, I'm fine on my own, right?"

"That's enough." Tamayo took out the medicine from her bosom: "This is the first batch of finished products. Originally, I planned to have Shinobu capture a demon alive for the experiment, but since you're willing to help, I'll leave it to you."

Jiang Jiu took the bottle and opened the cap.

Instantly, a captivating fragrance wafted over, making the ghost unable to resist.

"It smells so good, really so good." Jiang Jiu drank it all in one gulp, not leaving a drop.

"Mmm, it tastes great, very delicious, it really feels like I've had some wine," Jiang Jiu said. "But why do I feel a little dizzy?"

Tamayo laughed and said, "That's right, this medicine is meant to make demons lose their fighting ability."

"Damn it, why didn't you say so earlier? You tricked me!" Jiang Jiu complained.

Tamayo smiled and said, "You must not have had a rest for a long time. Take this opportunity to find a place to get a good night's sleep."

“Alright, I haven’t had a rest in a long time.” Jiang Jiu laughed, “Since this potion has a similar effect on ghosts as alcohol, let’s call it Ghost Wine.”

Tamayo said, "Hmm, okay, let's call this medicine 'Demon Wine'."

The dizziness was getting worse and worse. Even with Jiang Jiu's strength, he couldn't control his upper and lower eyelids from constantly fighting each other, and he was extremely sleepy.

This was the first time since he became a ghost that he had such a strong urge to collapse on the spot.

The effects of the Ghost Wine were so terrifying that even Jiang Jiu couldn't withstand it.

"I'm leaving, I really can't hold on any longer," Jiang Jiu said goodbye to Zhu Shi and Yu Shilang.

Yushiro's face was full of disgust: "Get lost..."

He forced himself to come to Kagaya's house, by which time his consciousness was already very blurred.

Without even saying hello to Yaozai, he went straight to the guest room prepared for him and fell asleep immediately.

Chapter 64 Tamayo's Trust, the Insect Pillar's Heart

Jiang Jiu slept for two whole days before finally waking up.

"Damn, the effects of this ghost wine are incredible!" Jiang Jiu exclaimed. "This is the first time I've had the chance to taste such fine wine since becoming a ghost."

He understood why the ghost wine was so effective, and he also knew why his blood strength was the same as that of ordinary ghosts.

Because his blood concentration is very low and not pure enough.

His strength mainly comes from his breathing techniques and sword skills. Since learning the breathing techniques, he has rarely used his physical advantages.

As things stand, aside from his movement techniques, all the training he received during those years at Fujisaki Mountain has been wasted.

The current battles all use sword techniques; there's simply no room to use fist and foot techniques.

Upon arriving in the hall, Kagaya was listening to Hina talking about something.

"Morning..."

Kagaya laughed and said, "Finally awake? Sleeping Beauty."

Jiang Jiu: "..."

Yaozai stopped teasing him and said seriously, "Last night, I summoned the Nine Pillars."

"how?"

"You discussed your plan with them."

"The plan to wipe out the Lower Moon in one fell swoop?"

"Yes, Gyomei, Sanemi, Shinobu, Muichiro, Obanai, and Mitsuri are the six who will take action," Kagaya said. "Giyu, Tengen, and Kyojuro will stay behind as backup, just in case."

"All nine pillars have been mobilized?"

"Yes, this is my request. Three Pillars should have been enough to deal with the Lower Moon, but just in case, I'm sending all the Pillars."

Kagaya said, "Let's also let Muzan Kibutsuji see our determination."

“That would be best,” Jiang Jiu said. “However, I’m still worried that the dosage of the poison might kill me.”

Kagaya couldn't guarantee anything on that: "I don't know, maybe."

If Jiang Jiu survives this, she may gain some resistance to toxins, but she won't be able to directly acquire an immune constitution. Back then, she didn't know how long she had to use the wisteria flower specifically to gain immunity.

On the other side, inside the Butterfly House.

Tamayo looked at Shinobu Kocho seriously: "Are you really going to do this? Are you really going to increase the dosage to the maximum?"

Butterfly said seriously, "I think he will pose a threat to humanity in the future."

Tamayo shook her head: "I don't think so."

Butterfly asked, "Why?"

As soon as she finished asking the question, she smelled a fragrant aroma.

Then Tamayo immediately scratched her arm with her fingernails, and blood gushed out like water.

"Blood Demon Art: Visual Dream Fragrance..."

"Blood Demon Art: The Scent of Daytime Demons..."

"Tamayo, you!" Shinobu Kocho didn't expect her to suddenly use Blood Demon Art, and he was caught off guard and fell victim to it.

But Tamayo only made her fall for the attack; she didn't do anything else.

After a while, Butterfly O-nin regained her freedom;

"how do you feel?"

"What do you want to do?" Butterfly asked, puzzled.

Tamayo said, "You know my abilities, and you know that after being hit by this move, no one can lie to me."

“I used my ability on Mr. Ghost before to discern his inner thoughts.”

"I asked him two questions."

"My first question was what his purpose was, and he answered that it was to break free from Muzan Kibutsuji's curse."

"My second question was whether he was an enemy of humanity, and he answered that he was not."

"Mr. Ghost is very strong, so I only had time to ask these two questions before he broke my control."

"Whatever his purpose may be, these two most basic answers are true."

"Therefore, I am willing to believe in Mr. Ghost, just as you are willing to believe in me."

Butterfly knew of her abilities, and this time she personally demonstrated them to let herself experience the wonder of these abilities, in order to prove Jiang Jiu's credibility.

She fell silent...

After a while, Butterfly asked, "He's trustworthy now, but can you guarantee he'll be trustworthy in the future?"

Tamayo affirmed, "That's right, I can guarantee it."

Butterfly asked in surprise, "Why? Haven't you only met twice?"

Tamayo replied, "Yes, I have only met him twice, but I trust him completely."

"Because the two questions I asked him were completely unrelated."

"Whether someone is an enemy of humanity and whether they can break free from Muzan's curse are two different things."

"Whether he succeeds in the end or not, he will not harm humans in the end, that's the answer I got."

"When I saw him a couple of days ago, I asked him why he seemed more cheerful, and he replied: 'Because the Demon Slayer Corps is making better and better progress.'"

"This Mr. Demon has clearly come to regard himself as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps and as a human being."

"As a demon, I'm willing to believe him. Why can't you, who are also a member of the Demon Slayer Corps and a human, trust him as a comrade?"

"Just because his identity is... a ghost?"

Butterfly was confused.

Tamayo added, "Because you're afraid that if he has any ideas in the future, you won't have the means to deal with him?"

Butterfly murmured, "Perhaps."

Tamayo said, "If that's the only reason, then you should execute me as well."