Chapter 107: Prelude
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Mitsuri reluctantly said goodbye to her family, her mood rarely falling into depression.
She liked the life of the Demon Slayer Corps. Using her own strength to help others gave her a sense of purpose.
However, parting with her family still made her very sad.
Kanae and Shinobu also felt some emotional ups and downs. Mitsuri's happy family reminded them of their own.
Their family was once so happy.
Everything was destroyed because of demons.
At the same time, they admired this girl who looked soft and weak even more.
Many join the Demon Slayer Corps out of pain and hatred, but few, with happy and complete families, still choose to risk their lives fighting demons. Each one is particularly admirable.
Kanao was silent as always, following the three like a little tail.
For a while, none of the four spoke.
Until a strange message reached their ears.
Shattered bodies, strange wooden dragons… from a few words, they realized the problem.
After careful questioning, they found that most people heard it from hearsay, and no one could explain what had happened specifically.
But they were basically sure it was related to demons.
"This time, a demon really appeared," Mitsuri said seriously.
Her parents, relatives, and friends all lived here.
Shinobu asked, "Sister, what should we do now?"
Kanae thought for a while, "Could the wooden dragon be the Upper Rank Four?"
She remembered that Mr. Aomura said one of the Upper Rank Four's clones had the ability to control the wooden dragon. The demon's blood arts were almost the same.
However, she was not very sure without seeing it with her own eyes.
"The Upper Rank Four?" Mitsuri puffed up her face. Upper Rank demons are much more dangerous than ordinary demons. Such a terrible demon actually appeared where she lived?
Shinobu thought, "I remember the one who can control the wooden dragon. Is Zohakuten, the most powerful clone of the Upper Four. Who is he fighting?"
The three looked at each other, and a name came to their minds.
"Let's go and meet Mr. Aomura first!" Kanae decided.
The other three had no objections.
The four quickened their pace and left quickly, soon arriving at the agreed place.
They saw from a distance someone practicing boxing under the shade of a tree.
"Mr. Aomura is here."
Kanae was about to go over, but suddenly froze and her steps became slower and slower.
Shinobu and Mitsuri had similar reactions.
Tall trees pierced the sky, and the huge treetops formed a shadow that separated them.
Aoki was in the shadow, and Kanae and the other three stood in the sun, with doubts and confusion on their faces.
Aoki had heard the movement and stopped what he was doing.
"You're back."
The few people still did not react.
Aoki was surprised and asked, "What's wrong?"
Kanae thought for a moment and said, "It seems that something has changed in Mr. Aomura, and he is very different from before."
Mitsuri nodded repeatedly and added in her heart, "He seems to be more handsome than before"
Shinobu recalled, "It seems that similar changes have occurred before, but not as strong as now."
"Maybe it's because of this"
Aoki understood, walked forward a few steps, let the sun cover him, and looked at them with a smile.
They were a little confused at first, but soon their eyes widened one after another.
Kanae's beautiful face was full of shock: "Mr. Aomura, have you overcome the sun?"
"Yes."
Aoki sighed, "After being a demon for so long, I can finally stand in the sun again."
Kanae, Shinobu , and Mitsuri were all dizzy.
A demon who is not afraid of the sun had finally been born in the world. Fortunately, this demon is not an enemy. If it was Muzan Kibutsuji, then the world would be forever in pain and darkness.
Aoki asked, "You seem in a hurry. What happened?"
The group came back to their senses and finally remembered their purpose.
Kanae said, "Mr. Aomura, we found traces of Hantengu, the Upper 4th, in our city. Moreover, he seemed to have fought with someone last night."
Aoki did not hide it: "You got the news quickly. Don't worry. I was fighting Hantengu last night."
"That Hantengu?" Shinobu showed an expectant expression.
Aoki said, "Of course, he is dead"
Although she had guessed the answer, Shinobu still couldn't help but feel excited.
"In this way, there is only one Upper moon left"
Mitsuri was a little curious: "Mr. Aomura, how did you find Hantengu?"
Aoki shook his head: "I didn't look for him. I just ran into him on the road."
"Ah?"
Mitsuri was confused and amused: "The Upper 4th is too unlucky."
In the whole world, there is only one person who can easily kill him, and he just happened to run into him.
"Maybe this is his fate" Aoki said.
Kanae took a deep breath, looked at Aoki with burning eyes, and said word by word: "Mr. Aomura, how is your strength now compared to Muzan Kibutsuji?"
Shinobu was refreshed and stared at Aoki. She was also very curious about this question.
Overcoming the sunlight was something Muzan Kibutsuji had not done. Does this mean that Mr. Aomura has surpassed Muzan Kibutsuji?
In their expectant eyes, Aoki pondered for a while and said: "At the very least, I am not weaker than Muzan Kibutsuji"
Kanae and Shinobu Kocho's eyes suddenly became very bright.
Mitsuri Kanroji's face flushed and she was also very excited.
Shinobu's voice trembled a little: "Mr. Aomura, can we…"
Aoki raised his hand: "It's not that simple."
Shinobu was stunned, took a deep breath, and gradually calmed down. Indeed, Muzan Kibutsuji is not easy to kill.
The Demon Slayer Corps and Muzan Kibutsuji have been entangled for thousands of years, and they have the most profound feelings about this.
Let alone other things, finding Muzan Kibutsuji is a huge problem. For so many years, let alone grasping Muzan Kibutsuji's whereabouts, they know almost nothing about Muzan Kibutsuji, including his appearance, abilities, etc.
Maybe there was once. But the Demon Slayer Corps almost collapsed several times, and a lot of information was lost.
Now their understanding of Muzan Kibutsuji basically comes from Mr. Aomura.
Aoki said: "But don't be discouraged. I have a plan. When I go back, I plan to discuss it with the head of the Ubuyashiki family."
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