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"Mr. Yamabuki! So you're still alive!" Kamado Tanjiro exclaimed in surprise.

"I'm best at escaping. But... I accidentally stumbled upon the monster's core." A cluster of tentacles had coalesced not far away, from which all the flesh and tentacles extended: "If we cut that off, we should be able to kill this demon."

Tanjiro Kamado was incredibly excited. Great! He could finally accept this nightmare.

But this was the core of Nightmare, and its defenses were the most robust, with countless tentacles swirling towards the two of them.

"Tanjiro! I'm leaving this place to you! I'm making a strategic retreat!" Yamabuki Hanajin immediately ran far away.

“No problem, leave this to me.” Kamado Tanjiro couldn’t help but recall the technique he had recently mastered, Hinokami Kagura.

In fact, he discovered during his training that the Water Breathing technique was not very suitable for him, and he could not master it. Instead, the Fire Breathing technique that he unintentionally developed was more destructive.

When they met again, his blade was covered in flames!

Wherever the blade swung, all the tentacles snapped off.

These ugly, filthy chunks of flesh could not ultimately withstand the flames of God.

"Impossible! I am Lower Moon One, how could I possibly lose to a brat like you? Absolutely impossible!" Enmu watched as the tentacles protecting him were severed one by one, letting out a heart-wrenching roar. But no matter what, his defenses could not withstand Tanjiro Kamado's attack.

With Kyojuro Rengoku protecting them in the carriage, no one got to eat anything.

"How could this be... I... I received Lord Muzan's blessing... I..."

The flaming blade slashed through.

Enmu's neck was severed by Tanjiro Kamado with a single stroke.

All resistance ceased instantly.

"Master Wuhan!!! Master Wuhan!!!"

With the nightmare's wails, all of this finally came to an end.

However, at the same time, the train derailed, rolled over, and finally came to a stop on the side of the road.

Chapter 68: It's High Noon

Tanjiro Kamado lay exhausted on the ground; this was the first time he had truly killed a member of the Twelve Demon Moons.

Although he was exhausted, Tanjiro Kamado was still very happy that he had successfully protected everyone.

The train stopped, and the passengers were all asleep. It would take some time before they woke up. The Demon Slayer Corps would be responsible for cleaning up the mess afterwards.

Kyojuro Rengoku strode over, looking at the exhausted Tanjiro Kamado: "Very good! You are indeed an outstanding young man. It seems your strength surpasses that of most Demon Slayer Corps members! How about becoming my adopted son?"

Tanjiro Kamado asked, looking puzzled, "What is a stepson?"

"We're grooming you to be the next Pillar." Rengoku Kyojuro was very proud of the boy in front of him.

Tanjiro Kamado was overjoyed, and just as he was about to answer, an extremely powerful aura suddenly appeared not far from the train! That chilling, bone-chilling feeling, that terrifying sense of dread, all indicated that the newcomer was up to no good.

A faint moonlight enveloped the earth, the smoke and dust dissipated, and a figure appeared before the Demon Slayer Corps members.

Kyojuro Rengoku recognized the other party at a glance: "Upper Moon Three, Akaza!"

The Upper and Lower Moons of the Twelve Demon Moons are completely different levels. The Upper Moon demons have remained unchanged for hundreds of years, and each Upper Moon demon is extremely powerful, having killed countless Pillars.

It's a formidable opponent.

Kyojuro Rengoku thought to himself, but despite this, he would never back down an inch.

"You two, take Tanjiro away from here. The battle that follows is no longer your concern!" Rengoku Kyojuro stared at the formidable enemy before him.

Akaza quietly watched the man before him. This man, like a raging fire, exuded an astonishing fighting spirit, a testament to his years of honing his martial arts skills. At this moment, Rengoku Kyojuro was approaching the limits of human potential.

As for the markings, they are essentially a way to overdraw one's own limits in exchange for greater power—killing a thousand enemies while losing fifteen thousand of one's own.

Akaza's favorite thing is to fight against the strong, and he also admires strong and upright humans.

Unlike Upper Moon One Kokushibo's obsession and Upper Moon Two Doma's indifference, Akaza is arguably the most "human" of the Upper Moon demons.

"I was just passing by, I didn't expect to have such an unexpected gain." Akaza clenched his fist.

Tanjiro Kamado wanted to stand up and help, but the battle had already begun the next second.

Demons and the Demon Slayer Corps are sworn enemies. Demons eat humans, while the Demon Slayer Corps protects humanity. Their goals are in conflict, and the battle needs no reason.

Akaza unleashed a terrifying aura, charging towards Rengoku Kyojuro at a speed beyond the perception of the naked eye. Rengoku Kyojuro was also incredibly fast, his entire body engulfed in flames. With his formidable strength and unstoppable momentum, he managed to hold his own against Akaza for a short time.

When the Nichirin Blade struck Akaza's arms, it was as if it were striking incredibly hard metal, producing a metallic clang.

The speed of the two was so great that it completely exceeded the limits of human visual perception.

Even if Tanjiro Kamado were at his peak, he wouldn't be able to intervene in their battle with his current strength, let alone be exhausted.

Brilliant, dazzling, cruel, and bloody!

This is the battle between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demons.

"I never expected this trip to be so fruitful! What's your name?" Akaza looked at Rengoku Kyojuro with great excitement.

"Kyojuro Rengoku, Flame Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps." Kyojuro Rengoku gave his full name directly.

“Rengoku Kyojuro, a very good name. I have a suggestion for you, would you like to hear it? I really like strong people, how about you accept my blood and become a demon?” Akaza asked.

Kyojuro Rengoku remained silent, his attacks never ceasing for a moment!

"Humans have limits, and you've already approached them. All that's left is to slowly grow old over time, watching your power decline. Once you become a demon, all these troubles will disappear." Akaza really liked Kyojuro Rengoku.

"Impossible! I will never compromise with demons!" Rengoku Kyojuro shouted.

The two fought fiercely, but Akaza could see that Kyojuro Rengoku's stamina was rapidly depleting. He had already expended a lot of energy protecting people on the Mugen Train, and now, fighting against the powerful Upper Moon Three, his stamina was almost running out.

"See? This is the limit of humanity." Akaza even deliberately slowed his attack: "Once you become a demon, not only is your lifespan infinite, but your stamina is also infinite. You can unleash your full power! You're no longer bound by a human body!"

The only response he received was Rengoku Kyojuro's frenzied, self-destructive attack.

The more powerful Rengoku Kyojuro unleashed, the more Akaza respected the man before him.

Kyojuro Rengoku's body was covered with wounds of all sizes, and his breathing was becoming increasingly erratic. Even so, Kyojuro Rengoku did not retreat a single step; he was destined to die.

He had been mentally prepared since the day he joined the Demon Slayer Corps.

It's just a pity that I... will probably never see my family again!

"What a pity! Rengoku Kyojuro." Akaza had already seen the man's determination.

His belief would never be destroyed by the destruction of his body.

"Since that's the case! I'll respond to your belief with the strength I deserve." Akaza unleashed a terrifyingly powerful force from his entire body.

As Upper Moon Three, his strength is already above that of Kyojuro Rengoku. Coupled with his infinite stamina and regeneration, no matter how Kyojuro Rengoku attacks, there is only one outcome.

As the blazing blade slashed down, Akaza reached out and grasped the Nichirin Blade. The blade cut deep into his palm, but he held the blade firmly, preventing Rengoku Kyojuro from having any further chance to attack.

"Kyojuro Rengoku! I'm giving you one last chance! Drink my blood! Become a demon!"

"I refuse!"

Akaza took a deep breath. He had given Rengoku Kyojuro one last chance. He admired the man before him, so Rengoku Kyojuro had to die!

"Wait a moment!!!!"

Just as the two were about to fight to the death, a voice interrupted their battle.

Akaza looked over and saw a thin, frail-looking middle-aged man.

I could easily defeat him with just one finger.

"Kyojuro! That's over! Now it's my turn to fight him!" Yamabuki Hanajin walked over with a weak expression.

"Uncle! You..."

"The children have already tried their best! Now, let's leave it to this useless adult." Yamabuki Hanajin looked up at the moon high in the sky.

It's noon.

Yes, midnight is also noon.

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Chapter 69: Offering Incense to Third Brother

Akaza didn't even glance at the weak, middle-aged man in front of him.

His physical abilities are probably not even comparable to those of an average person.

"Uncle! This has nothing to do with you. Our Demon Slayer Corps' duty is to slay demons..." Rengoku Kyojuro said solemnly.

I'm just an ordinary person, and I absolutely cannot let an ordinary person lose their life because of me.

At that moment, Yamabuki Hanajin walked over and reached out to tightly grasp Akaza's arm.

In that instant, Akaza felt a terrifying, scorching power flow from the other person's hand into his body, and his arm instantly melted. Akaza broke out in a cold sweat and immediately retreated, forced to re-evaluate the man in front of him.

"Wait! Are you the same person as before?" Akaza's pupils contracted because he saw that the skinny uncle from before had now become a muscular man, almost twice as tall as before, with muscles all over his body like perfect granite, each muscle full of explosive power!

Not only Akaza, but also Rengoku Kyojuro was at a loss for what to do, staring at the middle-aged man in front of him.

"Mr. Yamabuki?"

"Yes, it's me." Yamabuki Hanajin smiled warmly and gently like the sun. "Thank you for your hard work. Now, leave the rest to me."

Skill: Afternoon nap.

Who says there is no sun in the night?

I am the sun.

Yamabuki Hanajin's clothes were ripped from her upper body by her muscles, and she held the divine axe Rita in one hand. She was so perfect that she looked like a sculpture meticulously sculpted by an ancient Greek artist.

"Uncle...who exactly are you?" Rengoku Kyojuro asked, looking completely bewildered.

"Me? Just an ordinary traveling wine merchant." Yamabuki Hanajin walked step by step toward Akaza, which was not far away.

"I don't know who you were in your previous life, nor do I know if your personality was good or bad. All I know is that the one standing before me is a man-eating demon. So, you don't mind if I kill you, do you?" Yamabuki Hanajin was already standing in front of Akaza.

Akaza could feel the scorching heat burning his face just from Yamabuki Hanajin standing right in front of him.

"Hahaha! The Demon Slayer Corps actually had such a monster hidden inside!" Akaza laughed loudly.