After organizing and resting for an hour, Kaito stood in the garden and began an ultra-wide-range search of the surrounding area.
His main goal was to find Demons.
Most people were already asleep by now, and this time was also the best opportunity for Demons to appear.
After some searching, a one-to-one scale map model quickly appeared in Kaito's mind.
Several red dots were marked on the map, indicating the number and locations of Demons.
'There are 5 in total, huh...'
They were in other towns, one in each. Only the town Kaito was currently in had none at the moment.
Perhaps they had already left, or perhaps they had been slain by the equally elusive Demon Slayer Corps.
But regardless, finding Demons was what mattered. Kaito had now locked onto their presences. Even if they started moving quickly, they would continuously appear on the simulated map in Kaito's mind.
It was essentially like a game map.
He brought out the platform again. Led by Kaito, everyone boarded it.
This included Takeo and Hanako.
Even though they wouldn't be fighting, at Misuzu's suggestion, Kie agreed to bring them along.
It was only right for them to see the "world".
At least, if similar situations occurred in the future, they would understand the cause and know how to take precautions.
"Let's go. We'll go to the nearest one first. That Demon isn't strong. It's all yours, Mrs. Misaka."
"Okay!"
Controlling the rock platform, they slowly rose into the air and quickly headed to the first location.
As the rock platform streaked across the night sky like a comet, in less than six minutes, a village came into view.
After using magic to cloak the platform, Kaito slowly descended and led everyone to the vicinity of the first Demon.
This Demon hadn't yet infiltrated the village, probably because some people inside were still awake.
"He's just behind that small hill. I'll bring him over first. Misuzu, ready for battle?"
"You bet!"
Misuzu unzipped her backpack. A cold military spike appeared, and as she manipulated electromagnetic force, the spike began to circle around her, electricity crackling at its hilt.
People like Tanjiro were naturally astonished, but Kaito and some others showed no surprise.
"Alright, begin!"
Kaito stomped his right foot. Instantly, rock emerged from the ground beneath the Demon, enveloping it. In one motion, it was transported from behind the small hill to right in front of Kaito.
As Kaito opened the rock, a Demon with tattered clothes and an extremely ferocious face was revealed to everyone.
'This was a Demon.'
Tanjiro was more focused on the Demon's appearance than anyone else. But seeing the Demon like this, besides feeling disgust, anger also rose within him.
Because these Demons were once human!
"Hahaha! Has food actually come to me voluntarily? Great, this is great!"
Instead of being frightened by its recent experience, the Demon focused on Kaito and the group standing in the wilderness.
To him, they were all fresh food!
"Heh, so he sees us as food?"
Misuzu stepped in front of Kaito. As the Demon drooled and charged towards them in a bizarre fashion, several military spikes simultaneously pierced its limbs, causing it to flip mid-air and be pinned firmly to the ground.
Misuzu raised her right index finger, gathered a bolt of lightning at its tip, and shot it directly at the hilts of the spikes.
Zzzt—
Kaito didn't know the extent of Misuzu's mastery over her Electromagnetism ability. But with her daughter as a reference, being able to condense lightning for attacks was normal.
Watching the Demon sizzle under the electric current, unable to break free, it was eventually electrocuted to death.
So...
Who said Demons could only be killed by sunlight, Nichirin Blades, and wisteria poison?
Under powerful abilities, if they were going to die, they would die.
Perhaps burning them with fire would work too, but during the burning, the Demon might regenerate and even escape. Unless it was pinned down like this one.
Want to break free?
The paralysis from electricity was no joke.
Demons, after all, still had nervous systems.
"Hehehe, done!"
"Ugh... that smells awful!!!"
Misuzu was about to laugh in triumph, but the smell of the Demon being burnt to a crisp almost made her throw up.
Fortunately, after death, the Demon began to slowly disappear as usual...
Honestly, Kaito never understood this setting. After observing it, he ultimately attributed it to the rules of this world.
Demons' bodies would self-immolate upon death and then completely vanish.
"How do you feel? Any psychological discomfort? Need me to help talk it out?"
"Because I mentally prepared myself, it's okay. It's just disgusting, that's all."
Misuzu said with a frown. Even though the smell had dissipated, the memory of that disgusting odor remained.
The others were also feeling unwell, whether it was Sayuri, Eriri, or Kie and the children.
They rested in place for a bit, letting everyone recover, then headed to the second Demon's location.
This time, it was Mikoto's turn.
But her approach was too simple. She took out a silver coin, flicked it...
Boom—
That somewhat burly Demon was instantly reduced to nothing.
Railgun, truly fearsome indeed!
For the third Demon, Kaito completely suppressed it, rendering it immobile. He then took out an ordinary Nichirin Blade he had pulled and had Sayuri go and decapitate it.
Fortunately, Sayuri didn't hesitate. She took the blade, walked over, and swung hard.
...
No effect.
She tried again.
This time, it barely broke the skin. Sayuri was speechless. As she continued to strike repeatedly, the bloody scene did appear.
Finally, gritting her teeth and finishing it off, the Demon died, somewhat miserably.
"Alright, take a good rest now."
Kaito went over to comfort Sayuri, personally wiping the blood off her and guiding her away.
"No, I need a thorough bath when I get back!"
"Didn't I already clean you up?"
"That doesn't count!"
Her clothes were clean, but mentally and physically, she still felt dirty and disgusted!
Sayuri said this with a hint of ferocity, then suddenly leaned closer to Kaito.
"Help me get clean later, okay?"