When Ubuyashiki Kagaya stated his intention to perish alongside his wife in a mutual destruction with Muzan, Mizuki noticed the calm expression on Amane Ubuyashiki's face.
This indicated that they had long prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice.
Mizuki wasn't doubting their resolve; she was simply thinking that she hoped to keep everyone alive as much as possible.
Even though she herself felt her idea might be a bit too idealistic.
"Of course, I've thought about it..." A faint smile naturally appeared on Ubuyashiki Kagaya's lips. He didn't find Mizuki's idea naive, but merely sighed inwardly.
This person truly is kind.
Listening to her husband describe the scene of a family life he once dreamed of, Amane Ubuyashiki's beautiful eyes widened slightly.
Yes, she had thought of it too.
Everyone successfully defeats Muzan, Lord Kagaya's curse is lifted, his sight returns, his body becomes healthy, and the family happily chats about the future alongside everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps.
Everyone, including Mizuki, knew these things were too idealistic, yet everyone couldn't help but fantasize this way.
If only it could truly happen... Mizuki lowered her eyelids slightly: "Then stop immediately thinking about mutual destruction."
"It's not mutual destruction... cough, cough..." Ubuyashiki Kagaya explained with a smile, "It's to create an opportunity for Young Miss Tamayo to approach Muzan."
Mizuki's eyelid twitched. She glanced left and right, saying flatly, "I see. You didn't discuss this with me. Does this mean you were afraid to see me?"
"I'll settle the score with that idiot woman later." Mizuki muttered to herself.
She always felt like she owed this world something.
If only all those idiotic high-ranking officials had this kind of resolve.
Mizuki sighed inwardly.
"Cough, cough." Ubuyashiki Kagaya couldn't help but cough twice. This time, it wasn't due to the curse; he simply couldn't hold it back.
"In short, these explosives are meaningless for slaying Muzan," Mizuki commented succinctly. "I dare not say I can definitely kill Muzan, but I certainly have the ability to create an opportunity for Tamayo to approach him."
She might even be able to force those medicines into Muzan herself if she carried them.
This plan was just a precaution, to prevent Muzan from being overly cautious.
She had that much confidence.
The purpose of the explosives was to prevent Muzan from achieving hyper-regeneration, allowing Tamayo to deliver the grand gift while he was weak.
But there was no need to sacrifice the life of the Demon Slayer Corps' Head for this.
At least, that was how Mizuki saw it.
"Furthermore, if you and Lady Amane were to die beforehand, who would lead the final battle?"
If the battlefield were truly dragged into the Infinity Castle, where no one has intelligence, information could only be relayed through Yushiro's Blood Demon Art.
And the ability to discern this information is paramount. Apart from the Ubuyashiki family, there is no one else in the Demon Slayer Corps capable of handling this task.
"Regarding this, I had already thought it through," Ubuyashiki Kagaya said weakly. "The command will be entrusted to Kiriya."
Mizuki raised an eyebrow: "Kiriya? Who is that?"
I think I've heard that name somewhere. Is he from the main family?
Ubuyashiki Kagaya smiled and said, "My child."
Mizuki cast her gaze over: the black-haired girl... boy, nodded slightly.
Mizuki's face darkened: "If my eyes aren't mistaken, this child isn't even ten years old, is he?"
"Eight years old."
Mizuki took a deep breath and said with a smile: "...I admit your clan is indeed talented when it comes to intellect, but isn't this a bit too much?"
She had always known this family matured early. After all, they only live for twenty or thirty years; if they didn't mature quickly, life would pass by unnoticed.
But even if you mature early, you shouldn't ask an eight-year-old child to command a battle, right?
Amane Ubuyashiki opened her mouth, about to explain.
Mizuki raised her hand to refuse: "No need to mention it again. I'm going to find Tamayo ma... to clarify things now."
You meant you were going to cause trouble, right?
Everyone present thought internally.
Mizuki was genuinely a bit angry.
Are these people all crazy?
She stood up and started walking toward the door, but before she could take two steps, she heard Ubuyashiki Kagaya speak in a calm tone, mimicking Tamayo's words:
"Young Miss Tamayo said that if Mizuki disagrees, we should follow Mizuki's wishes."
Mizuki paused, then turned back.
She sat properly on the tatami mat.
"But on the other hand, I also believe there is a high probability that Muzan will come to meet you before the final battle."
"As you said, it is an enmity spanning over a thousand years."
"Such an excellent opportunity for close contact might not happen a second time."
Kochou Shinobu was sweating profusely—that compromise was reached too quickly.
Both of them.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya smiled: "That's right. If we don't send Muzan a little something, it wouldn't feel right."
"We will severely injure Muzan right here and force that fellow into a weakened state."
Because Muzan has evolved to the point where he can only be killed by sunlight, we can only rely on dragging the fight out until the sun rises.
For an enemy who cannot be killed, you have no other good option besides restricting him.
Mizuki nodded: "I will come over as soon as the Hashira training is finished."
"We appreciate your trouble," Ubuyashiki Kagaya replied softly, a memory unconsciously surfacing in his mind.
He recalled what Tamayo had told him when she first arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps.
At that time... Young Miss Tamayo's required laboratory had just been completed, and he and Lady Amane paid a visit.
They also took the opportunity to visit Tamayo and inquire about how they were settling in.
After a period of conversation, Ubuyashiki Kagaya became certain that this person could bring more help to the Demon Slayer Corps and more hope for defeating Muzan.
But when they talked about Tanjirou, who mastered Sun Breathing, Young Miss Tamayo gave him a different answer.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya believed the hope of slaying Muzan that Mizuki spoke of.
The Breathing Technique of the Origin Breathing founder, who had once driven Muzan to the brink.
He believed in the reassuring aura emanating from that young boy.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya still remembers the situation very clearly.
When they discussed Tanjirou, Young Miss Tamayo had said:
"Tanjirou?" Young Miss Tamayo seemed slightly surprised by his topic. "Mizuki told you about him, didn't she?"
"She seems to have high regard for that child as well."
"He inherited the Breathing Technique of that swordsman; he is certainly worth paying attention to."
"That child is indeed very talented, and he doesn't harbor fear or disgust towards Yushiro and me, which makes him a rare and precious person."
"But I didn't choose to help the Demon Slayer Corps at this time because of that child."
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