Chapter 109: Monster Killing Plan
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"Are you really going to attack Muzan Kibutsuji?"
"When? How exactly is it going to be done? What do we need to do?"
"Do you know where Muzan Kibutsuji is?"
The Pillars asked all kinds of questions.
Aoki raised his hand to signal them to be quiet.
"I am indeed prepared to deal with Muzan Kibutsuji, but I won't do it right away."
The Pillars stared at him with burning eyes, waiting for his next words.
Aoki said, "To defeat Muzan Kibutsuji, we must first find him. But he has no fixed address and can change his appearance at will. It's not impossible to find him in the vast sea of people, but it's very difficult."
The Pillars nodded. This was one of the most challenging parts of dealing with Muzan Kibutsuji. If they could lock onto Muzan's position, even if they knew they were no match, they might still try to strike him.
"So, we have to lure out Muzan Kibutsuji," Aoki said.
"Lure him out? How?" Sanemi asked impatiently.
Aoki replied, "Just like fishing, you need bait to catch different fish. To attract Muzan Kibutsuji, you need something that interests him."
"And what is Muzan Kibutsuji interested in?"
"The Blue Spider Lily," Aoki said.
"The Blue Spider Lily?"
Everyone looked at each other in confusion.
Aoki explained simply, "Muzan Kibutsuji longs for immortality. His biggest dream is to conquer the sun, and one way to do that is with the Blue Spider Lily."
All the Pillars were shocked. This information was crucial, and it was the first time they had heard of it. Another question lingered in their minds: if the Blue Spider Lily was key to overcoming the sun, then was Mr. Aomura...
Aoki could probably guess what they were thinking, but he didn't explain: "For thousands of years, one of Muzan Kibutsuji's most important tasks has been to find the Blue Spider Lily. The establishment of the Twelve Kizuki is closely related to it. If news about the Blue Spider Lily spreads, it will definitely attract Muzan Kibutsuji's attention."
"Amitabha!" Gyomei clasped his hands together. "Mr. Aomura, do you know the location of the Blue Spider Lily?"
Aoki glanced at him. "It doesn't matter whether I know or not. We just need to make Muzan Kibutsuji believe that there is a Blue Spider Lily at the place we designate"
Aoki's plan was simple: put on a big show and create a convincing rumor. The scene must be real enough to make Muzan Kibutsuji unable to see through it. Aoki believed this could be achieved with the power of the Ubuyashiki family and the Demon Slayer Corps.
The real challenge was ensuring the rumors reached Muzan Kibutsuji at the right time. This was not the internet age where news could spread globally within a day. It wasn't easy for rumors to reach Muzan's ears. If the time was too long, the message might be distorted and become ridiculous. No matter how perfect the acting was, it wouldn't deceive Muzan.
Additionally, Aoki didn't want Muzan to flee immediately. The ideal situation was to escalate the situation step by step. He didn't just want to hunt Muzan Kibutsuji; he wanted to use the "Blue Spider Lily" to create the perfect trap.
The number of demons was limited, and they weren't mindless monsters. After his killing spree during this period, the quantity and quality of demons had dropped significantly. Moreover, the demons had become more cautious, making it much harder to gather information. Instead of tirelessly hunting demons, it was better to lure them in.
Of course, the location provided must be fake. Aoki wouldn't risk revealing the real Blue Spider Lily. Although he had overcome the sunlight, the Blue Spider Lily still held value. Mount Kumotori was not suitable for this.
The overall plan was simple, but the details were complex. The more complex a plan, the more likely it was to fail. However, even if it failed, it would only fail in the details. The ultimate goal of "luring out Muzan Kibutsuji" would still succeed. This was almost a sure strategy. Given Muzan's obsession with the Blue Spider Lily, as long as the news was convincing, he wouldn't ignore it.
The key lay in the information gap. Muzan didn't know that Aoki's current strength could threaten his life. Muzan was a combination of timidity and arrogance. No matter how many demons died, even if Aoki killed all the demons, Muzan wouldn't take Aoki seriously. However, once he felt a real threat to his life from Aoki, he would run away without hesitation and hide like a rat.
"What comes next?" Uzui asked. "If we can really lure out Muzan Kibutsuji, what should we do then?"
Aoki said, "I will take care of Muzan Kibutsuji. Your role is to assist me from the side."
All the Pillars were stunned. Although he said it tactfully, they understood: there was no need for them to deal with Muzan Kibutsuji directly. To put it bluntly, they weren't strong enough and could only watch from the sidelines.
While this might be difficult to accept, Aoki saw it as the truth. Against Muzan Kibutsuji in his prime, these Pillars, without their Marks, probably couldn't withstand a single blow. Without the red blade, they couldn't cause any substantial damage to Muzan Kibutsuji. There was no point in them participating in the battle.
Kanae looked worried. "Mr. Aomura, is it okay to rely on yourself?"
Aoki said, "You can watch nearby, and if I can't do it, you can step in."
There was no need to explain in detail. When they saw the battle, they would understand everything. This was not a mere formality; if something unexpected happened, they would be the last line of defense.
The Pillars looked at each other and accepted the proposal.
Aoki thought for a while and then said, "You still have a very important task. Muzan Kibutsuji has an ability to split his body into 1,800 pieces, and he can survive as long as one piece escapes. I have made a poison that restrains this ability. However, if the poison fails or its effect is not ideal, you must help me prevent the pieces from escaping"
"Muzan Kibutsuji has this ability?"
The Pillars all looked serious. They realized how difficult it was to kill Muzan Kibutsuji. If it weren't for Mr. Aomura and the information he provided, they wouldn't have seen any chance of success.
"Feel free to raise any opinions you have," Aoki said.
The entire Demon Slayer Corps would participate in this plan. The reason the Pillars were called here today was to gather their ideas and refine the plan.
After a moment of silence, the Pillars were not shy and started discussing enthusiastically.
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