Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 408 If it could be just a little stronger

Yuko paused again, but Yushiro didn't notice. This woman had always been a bit dim-witted, and staring blankly at the sky wasn't a new thing for her.

Sometimes, when I'm chatting with Lady Tamayo, this woman can just space out.

Yushiro assumed that her silence meant she agreed, and picked up his Nichirin Blade to slash at her shoulder.

His fair hand rested on the blade of the Nichirin Blade, and his tough skin remained unbroken even under Yushiro's full-force slash.

For a moment, Yushiro was somewhat numb.

Although he knew he was weak and far inferior to other demons or even humans in strength, surely he couldn't even cut through someone's skin with his Nichirin Blade?

“Yushiro…”

The voice in front of him brought Yushiro back to his senses. He looked up blankly and saw Yuko's smiling face.

"Thank you for your suggestion, it is indeed a good idea."

Ikuko did not wait for Yushiro's reply and turned to leave the ruins.

"??"

So, what does it mean exactly?!

Since you think his method works, then why don't you stay here!

Have a piece of arm before you go!

Yushiro, holding his Nichirin Blade, was at a loss for what to do.

He hadn't originally thought that Yuko would accept the idea of ​​eating him; he just wanted her to recover her strength by devouring some flesh and blood.

Only in this way can she have a fighting chance against Muzan.

But what he didn't expect was that Yuko would be so averse to flesh and blood.

Yushiro was aware of Tamayo's communication with Ikuko, and he did not question Ikuko's idea that eating flesh and blood would make her go berserk.

Ultimately, ghosts are creatures that cannot be avoided regardless of whether one overcomes sunlight or not; they can only be overcome through one's own willpower.

If Yuko, who hasn't been in contact with flesh and blood for hundreds of years, were to come into contact with these things, it might cause her to lose control.

But this is the only way they can resist Muzan.

Human physical strength has its limits. The Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps have exhausted their stamina, and it's only a matter of time before they are defeated by Muzan.

……

Inside the arena, Muzan's battle with the Pillars shattered the blood ice on the ground.

To prevent these blood ice fragments from slowing down the pillars, Yuko had already removed their effects, leaving them completely useless.

If I had to name one, it would only be ice skating.

Yushiro reminded her that she could eat to restore her strength.

Yuko's restraint towards flesh and blood was merely a psychological aversion; she didn't feel it physiologically. On the contrary, she drooled over the strong smell of blood and flesh.

Especially that strange white-haired fellow; if it were any other ghost, they might not be able to resist the smell of blood.

Now, Yuko faces only one psychological problem.

This psychological problem is actually quite easy to solve.

Yuko simply didn't want to rely on her companions to recover her strength, but if you really want to, isn't there a better option right now?

Although Muzan looks rather unattractive now, with his body covered in strange and ferocious teeth and the long, tentacle-like whips on his body, he is still quite repulsive.

But just like stinky tofu, it actually tastes alright when you bite into it, and its health benefits are real.

He was, after all, a demon king, a man known as the progenitor of demons. The essence of his flesh and blood was probably incomparable to that of humans and other demons. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been possible for Yuko to regain a lot of strength just by swallowing some bits of meat that were stuck between her teeth.

By absorbing Muzan to restore his own stamina, he can also weaken Muzan's stamina at the same time, which is a win-win situation.

Yes, she won twice by herself.

Yuko took a deep breath. No matter what, Yushiro was right. At least she had to recover some of her strength and not let Muzan continue to do whatever he wanted.

The sun has risen, and the city is beginning to awaken. Even with the Demon Slayer Corps' blockade, it will likely attract people's attention soon.

It wouldn't be good if things got even worse.

Yuko held the swords in both hands, activating the Shura Blade and the Nichirin Blade simultaneously.

"Snow Breathing - Seventh Form - Snow - A Line of Sky!"

A silver thread appeared in Muzan's eyes; he knew it was that woman's doing.

Muzan flung away the attacks from the other pillars and dodged the thread.

Others are not a threat, but we must be wary of this woman, even in her weakened state.

But just when Muzan thought he had dodged the attack, the ethereal silver thread suddenly spread out and transformed into two.

Muzan was startled, but it was too late to dodge.

A flash of blood appeared before his eyes as Muzan's eyes were slashed by the Nichirin Blade, but quickly recovered.

For Muzan, it was probably just a blink of an eye, losing the scene for less than a second.

But taking advantage of this gap, Yuko spun around and slashed at the fleshy whips on Muzan's body, cutting them off one by one.

Muzan flew backward, looking at the writhing fleshy whip on the ground, and said coldly, "I don't understand, has your brain become so stupid that you can't even see the simplest situation?"

As he spoke, Muzan's severed flesh whip began to grow back.

However, it was just a slight depletion of his physical strength, and such an attack was meaningless to him at this moment.

Sure enough, the stupidest one was this woman.

Ignoring Muzan's words, Yuko stabbed the writhing tentacles on the ice with her sword.

Muzan frowned; he couldn't understand.

But the next moment, Muzan understood.

As Muzan's gaze narrowed slightly in shock, through those crimson eyes, the woman before him picked up the knife that held his mangled flesh whip and, as if eating roasted meat, began to devour the still-wriggling whip piece by piece.

“Yuko…” Shinobu Kocho watched this scene with a pale face.

Her Nichirin Blade had been broken in the battle by Muzan's tentacles, leaving only half of it, and she also had various abrasions on her body.

As the smallest Pillar in the Demon Slayer Corps, she also had the worst physical strength. If it weren't for her willpower, she probably would have collapsed long ago.

Shinobu Kocho witnessed Ikuko's decision, and she didn't feel disgusted; instead, she felt sad and pained that she hadn't been able to help.

If only she could be a little stronger.

Becoming as strong as that Mr. Yoriichi... no, even just becoming as strong as anyone else might be of more help.

The other pillars also stopped what they were doing and waited silently.

They either gritted their teeth and turned their heads away, unable to bear to look, or clenched their hands tightly...

No one complained; just as Shinobu Kocho had thought, they only felt useless.