The Demon Slayer Corps fully mobilized to achieve the common goal of defeating Kibutsuji Muzan.
Inside the Infinity Castle.
The Shinazugawa Brothers ran down a long corridor.
"Tch, did we get separated from everyone else?" Sanemi Shinazugawa frowned, clicking his tongue in displeasure, then turned back and said fiercely,
"Stay right behind me, understood?"
"...Y-yes, Big Brother..." A chill went down Shinazugawa Genya's spine, and he nodded quickly.
Sanemi Shinazugawa turned away with a gloomy expression; truthfully, he really didn't want his younger brother involved.
But this bastard younger brother actually retorted using the phrase, 'What I want to do has nothing to do with you.'
Sanemi Shinazugawa was so angry he beat him up, but still couldn't make him take back his words.
What truly made him change his mind was that red-haired brat.
That happened after Mizuki went to the Ubuyashiki estate.
That day, after he finished punishing his younger brother and concluding his daily training, just as he returned to his room wanting a good night's sleep, that brat came knocking.
"Mr. Shinazugawa, why won't you try to imagine what Genya truly wants?"
The condescending tone nearly made Shinazugawa explode.
If that brat hadn't blocked his attack, he definitely would have beaten him half to death.
How could he not know what this idiot younger brother was thinking?
He just hoped Genya could live a peaceful, stable life, without getting involved with Demons or with them.
Of course, Sanemi Shinazugawa originally hadn't planned on staying with his younger brother.
It wasn't that he didn't want to protect him personally, but rather the command given to him by that damned woman, which even the Master had agreed to.
She said something like:
'I know you won't listen to my advice, but if you insist on seeking trouble with Kokushibou, then take Genya with you.'
Sanemi Shinazugawa almost smashed his bowl, even though they weren't eating at the time.
What kind of joke is this!
How could he go looking for trouble with Kokushibou while bringing Genya along? Was he supposed to take him to die? He didn't have the confidence to protect his younger brother while facing that kind of monster.
And so... he understood what everyone meant.
#$%^&*
After a torrent of inner curses, Sanemi Shinazugawa grudgingly accepted this reality.
Sanemi Shinazugawa glanced around with his peripheral vision, then suddenly slammed to a stop.
Just ahead of him, several massive figures burst through the door.
"They've been found! Demon Slayers!"
"Tch." Sanemi Shinazugawa looked displeased, and the scars on his face appeared somewhat ferocious.
"Guh..."
That ferocious expression instantly intimidated the tall demons.
They felt a strong sense of unease emanating from this short person.
Sanemi Shinazugawa raised his head, his expression growing even more savage.
"I don't have time to mess around with you bunch of wastes! Get out of my way!"
The demons trembled in fear, only to see a flash of white light before them, and massive figures collapsed one after another.
Shinazugawa Genya's eyes shone.
Big Brother! So cool!
So powerful!
Sanemi Shinazugawa showed no sign of happiness, didn't even interact with his younger brother, and started running forward again.
"Damn it, where did those damned Upper Rank Demons run off to?" Sanemi Shinazugawa searched fiercely for the Upper Rank Demons.
Are they with the others?
What kind of rotten luck is this!
It's bad enough that Muzan and Kokushibou shouldn't be faced alone, but now he can't even find the other Upper Rank Demons.
"Wuu wuu wuu..."
Suddenly, a faint crying sound entered Sanemi Shinazugawa's ears, forcing him to slam to a stop again.
Shinazugawa Genya's expression changed slightly: "This crying sound is..."
"Huh?" Sanemi Shinazugawa turned back, annoyed.
"Upper Rank..."
Before Genya could finish speaking, Sanemi already looked excited and kicked open the wooden door beside them.
Sanemi Shinazugawa quickly scanned the room and saw only a figure crying on the floor with their back to them.
"Upper Rank Four..." Shinazugawa Genya confirmed the figure's identity.
"No! It's Three!" Sanemi Shinazugawa grinned widely, drew his Nichirin Blade, and slashed at it.
"Wuu wuu wuu..."
Just then, the figure slowly turned around, sporting a massive red bump on its head.
Engraved in its crimson pupils was the kanji for 'Three'.
Because of the appearance of the Eyeball Monster, Mizuki confirmed the intelligence regarding Upper Rank Four.
The creature that originally existed as Upper Rank Four would naturally rise one Rank.
Seeing his older brother draw his sword and immediately attack, Sanemi's expression changed, and he quickly reached out to stop him: "Wait, Elder Brother! That guy's ability..."
However, before he could finish speaking, Sanemi's Nichirin Blade had already effortlessly sliced off the demon's head.
"The main body is somewhere else... right?" Sanemi Shinazugawa's eyes flickered as he glanced at Genya beside him. "Did you think I was only capable of being reckless?"
Sweat!
You know you're only capable of being reckless?!
Genya was drenched in sweat and quickly waved his hands: "N-no, I didn't..."
He didn't think that.
"Even if I hadn't cut him, this guy would have split anyway." Sanemi Shinazugawa watched the demon split into two with a calm expression. "Find it."
"Huh?"
"You were the one who let this guy get away, weren't you?" Sanemi's eyes twitched. "Find its main body and kill it."
As they spoke, two youthful figures stood before Sanemi.
"You wretched Demon Slayer, do you know about me?" The demon holding the Tin Staff, named Wrath, said indignantly.
Beside him, the youth carrying a Long Spear spoke with a sorrowful look:
"It doesn't matter. The power given by Lord Muzan, even if..."
Before he finished speaking, both figures were sliced in half again.
"Leave this place to me." Sanemi Shinazugawa turned his head calmly, turning his back on Sanemi.
"I will hold them off for you until you find this guy's main body."
Shinazugawa Genya stared blankly at his brother's back, his dazed gaze slowly becoming resolute.
"I understand, Big Brother!"
"Please hold on for a moment!"
With that, he turned and ran.
"This... truly worrying younger brother!" Sanemi Shinazugawa didn't look back, slashing immediately at the demon that had split again before him.
He grinned: "Wouldn't you agree?"
His Nichirin Blade was blocked by that Zen Staff.
"This guy is a Pillar, and an extraordinary one among them. He's not like the brat we ran into last time. Take this seriously, all of you." Wrath roared with a solemn expression.
"Hoh? You guys have good eyes." Sanemi Shinazugawa smiled a little more cheerfully.
Before Joy, Sorrow, and Pleasure could reply, Wrath's head was completely severed.
Nothing was seen clearly.
Everyone's expression was extremely serious.
Even though there were four of them, thanks to Lord Muzan's grace, they possessed the power of an Upper Rank.
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