But generally speaking, shouldn't we have to work together to defeat the boss?
Mizuki opened her mouth, wanting to speak but holding back.
Seeing Mizuki staring blankly, Tamayo glanced at Nezuko and said softly, "With this child's strength, if she overcomes the sun, she will likely attract Muzan's attention even more than Mizuki."
Mizuki's strength naturally allows her to protect herself against Muzan, but they lack the means to protect themselves. If they use the blue spider lily merely to overcome their own weakness, it would be far too dangerous.
Mizuki's expression was moved, and she subconsciously looked toward Nezuko.
Nezuko noticed Mizuki's gaze and tilted her head to look back.
Indeed, just as Tamayo said, neither Nezuko nor Tamayo and Yushiro possess the ability to escape from Muzan.
"In my opinion, it would actually be a bad thing for Nezuko to overcome the sun now," Tamayo added. "The medicine to turn a demon back into a human... I already have a lead."
Mizuki's breath hitched, and she said in shock, "Turning a demon back into a human? Is that even possible?"
Tamayo's purple eyes were filled with calm. "Yes. Although it is still in the experimental stage, we are only lacking certain reference materials. As long as we obtain the blood of an Upper Rank Demon Moon again, I believe it's only a matter of time."
"Miss Shinobu is very smart and provided many valuable suggestions."
Mizuki temporarily forgot about Nezuko because this was completely different from escaping Muzan's control.
If there was a way to turn demons back into humans, Muzan would no longer be able to increase his comrades.
Kokushibou... no... his problem isn't turning into a demon... but harming so many innocent people.
Tamayo continued the previous topic, saying, "If Nezuko overcomes the sun at this time, once Muzan finds out, it will put us at a disadvantage."
Tamayo's words brought Mizuki's thoughts back, and she fell into confusion again.
Objectively speaking, what Tamayo said is correct... But... shouldn't the bond between humans and demons be enhanced so they can kill Muzan together?
As an important character, Nezuko can't possibly play no role during the final battle against Muzan, right?
Mizuki couldn't refute Tamayo's words, but she also couldn't convince herself.
She was reincarnated with memories of her past life. Even though she has forgotten most of them now, her High-Dimensional Perspective on thinking hasn't changed.
In her view, in a hot-blooded manga like Demon Slayer, which leans toward plot kills, shouldn't the Demon King be defeated by the enhanced bonds between comrades?
"Then let's put the spider lily aside for now. Tamayo, see if you can make use of it." Mizuki rubbed her brow, compromising.
Tamayo nodded slightly. "Mhm."
Mizuki glanced at Nezuko again, pursing her lips. "Then, Nezuko and I will head back first."
"Mhm. I will notify you immediately once there is any progress."
Mizuki stood up to say goodbye, put Nezuko back into the box, and left.
Tamayo watched the closed door, deep in thought.
This child... is indeed strange... It seems she is hiding something... making me a little uneasy... Mizuki walked toward the Butterfly Mansion with Nezuko.
There was another reason why she couldn't accept Tamayo's words... If what Tamayo said was true, then her deliberate choice not to change the plot, thereby putting Nezuko in danger... was completely meaningless.
She was just hurting Nezuko.
Tanjirou is very kind. Even if Nezuko hadn't become a demon, after communicating seriously with him and letting him know about the great evil called demons in this world, he would surely gladly accept the request to help others.
Did she do something wrong?
"Mizuki?"
"Mizuki?"
"Hmm?"
The gentle, mature female voice by her ear brought Mizuki's thoughts back. The objects in front of her quickly came into focus, and Kochou Shinobu's face appeared before her eyes.
She had already walked back to the Butterfly Mansion without even realizing it.
Seeing Mizuki look up, finally regaining her senses, Kochou Shinobu couldn't help but smile. "Why are you so distracted? What are you thinking about?"
Mizuki let out a long breath. "N-nothing."
Kochou Shinobu's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, then quickly smoothed out.
At this moment, Mizuki changed the subject. "I've brought back the spider lily. If Shinobu wants to study it, you can go see Tamayo."
"Mhm, I understand." Kochou Shinobu maintained her smile, then suddenly remembered, "Oh right, Mizuki doesn't have a Nichirin Blade right now, does she?"
"Should we ask the Swordsmith Village to forge a new one?"
"A Nichirin Blade?" Mizuki was slightly stunned. "Then please ask Shinobu to help me inquire about it."
Since she hadn't gone out during this time, she had completely forgotten about it.
She still needed a Nichirin Blade, otherwise, she couldn't fight demons. She was also different from other demons; she would eat the ones who lost.
Without a Nichirin Blade, she would have to slowly deplete the opponent's stamina, which was inconvenient.
"Actually, the Master asked me about this a few days ago." Kochou Shinobu smiled. "Because the Demon Slayer Corps hasn't had a Snow Breathing swordsman for a long time, even the Swordsmith Village has lost the records."
"To forge a Nichirin Blade that matches your Breathing Technique, Mizuki will probably need to go to the Swordsmith Village herself."
Kochou Shinobu held up a finger. "It's what they call 'custom-made'."
Although her older sister Kanae could use Snow Breathing, the tradition of Snow Breathing was already somewhat broken then, and only two or three forms of the Breathing Technique were not enough to face enemies. Therefore, the Nichirin Blade forged for Kochou Kanae was compatible with Flower Breathing.
The Swordsmith Village had absolutely no experience producing swords for Snow Breathing swordsmen.
"The Swordsmith Village?"
The village that produces Nichirin Blades, which originated in the Sengoku Period, is another logistics organization of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Mizuki had gone there previously to repair her Nichirin Blade, but after so many years, the location of the Swordsmith Village in her memory might have changed.
After all, if it were the original location, Kokushibou and Muzan would have likely torn it down long ago.
After pondering for a moment, Mizuki nodded. "I'm free during this time, so please ask Shinobu to help me make the arrangements."
Hearing Mizuki say this, Kochou Shinobu clapped her hands with a smile. "Then let's not delay. How about resting for a day and leaving the day after tomorrow?"
"Since the Master personally inquired, the arrangements have already been made."
"That works." Although she felt Kochou Shinobu was a bit too eager, Mizuki had no objections.
Although the thought of that pervert wearing the fire man mask gave Mizuki a headache.
But since Yoriichi's sword was already given to Tanjirou, he probably wouldn't pester her anymore.
Thinking of this, Mizuki couldn't help but feel relieved.
Kochou Shinobu smiled brightly. "I heard there's a magical hot spring in the Swordsmith Village that can cure physical fatigue. It'll be a good chance to relax."
"I've been absolutely exhausted lately."
Mizuki paused, slightly hesitant, and asked, "Shinobu is going too?"
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