Infinity Castle. With the sound of Nakime’s biwa, several Upper Moons appeared out of thin air. Upon seeing Kibutsuji Muzan before them, they all bowed their heads and knelt on one knee.
Kokushibo, Doma, Hantengu, Gyokko, Daki, and Gyutaro, who resided within Daki’s body, were present.
Gyutaro was the true Upper Moon Six. Daki and Gyutaro were siblings. Usually, Daki would appear outside while Gyutaro remained hidden within her body.
“Akaza is dead, that person has reappeared,” Muzan said, walking toward a bar stocked with medicinal concoctions. He had always been searching for a way to withstand sunlight.
“That person disappeared for three months and has finally shown up?” Hantengu, with his swollen forehead and horns, appeared very old and worn.
“That person might appear in Yoshiwara. I’ve been waiting for three months; do not disappoint me,” Muzan said coldly, his gaze sweeping over the Upper Moons as he mixed his medicines.
“Lord Muzan, if that person shows up in Yoshiwara, let my brother and me handle it,” Daki lifted her head, looking at Muzan with fiery eyes.
These past three months, she has been nerve-wracking since she couldn’t find Rui. She feared Muzan would lose patience, strip her of her rank as Upper Moon, or even kill her. She had to seize this chance to curry favor.
“Akaza was killed by him. You two alone won’t be a match for him,” Muzan said indifferently, glancing at Daki and Gyutaro before focusing on Kokushibo. “You go as well. Additionally, Doma and Hantengu, find Rui.”
“Nakime will replace Akaza as Upper Moon Three. Now go.”
“Yes!”
With the sound of the biwa, they disappeared from Infinity Castle.
A few more figures appeared out of thin air in the next moment. Seeing Muzan’s cold eyes, they all knelt in fear.
“Enmu is dead. Kaigaku will become Lower Moon One,” Muzan announced, looking at the demon with fangs, pointed ears, and black stripes on his face.
Recently, this demon had caught his attention due to his rapid increase in strength. Perhaps he had previously used Thunder Breathing, which made him particularly powerful after becoming a demon.
Before receiving Kokushibo’s blood and becoming a demon, Kaigaku was Zenitsu’s senior. He even replaced Daki and Gyutaro as Upper Moon Six in the original story. However, for now, he would only become Lower Moon One.
“I’ll give you one more month to find Nezuko. Prove your worth, or there will be no need for the Lower Moons,” Muzan stated nonchalantly.
“Yes,” the Lower Moons replied, drenched in cold sweat, their heads almost touching the ground.
The sound of the biwa echoed, and they all disappeared.
Meanwhile, a mix of grief and anger filled the room at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, creating a heavy atmosphere.
This time, only six Hashira had arrived: the Water Hashira, the Insect Hashira, the Sound Hashira, the Love Hashira, the Stone Hashira, and the Serpent Hashira.
The Wind Hashira, Flame Hashira, and Mist Hashira had all been sacrificed.
“Rengoku was killed by Tang An on the Mugen Train. Muichiro has also perished. It has been confirmed that Sanemi was killed by Tang An as well,” Kagaya Ubuyashiki, usually smiling, now bore a solemn expression.
“How could this happen?” Mitsuri Kanroji sat on the tatami, clutching her skirt, her face full of sorrow and hesitation.
“According to our sources, Tang An’s next destination is likely Yoshiwara. At the same time, the Twelve Kizuki are actively moving. We must find Nezuko and ensure Muzan does not find her. Otherwise, he will become the perfect being.”
“To ensure Rengoku and Sanemi did not die in vain, Giyu, Shinobu, and Gyomei will go to Yoshiwara. The rest will search for Nezuko and protect her if possible. In a worst-case scenario, you must eliminate her,” Kagaya ordered.
“Lord Kagaya, I want to go to Yoshiwara,” Mitsuri suddenly said, her eyes full of determination.
“And me. My three wives were gathering information on demons in Yoshiwara, but I lost contact with them two days ago,” Tengen Uzui added.
Kagaya sighed after a moment of silence. “Then Giyu and Gyomei will search for Nezuko. Tengen, Mitsuri, and Shinobu will go to Yoshiwara.”
“Understood.”
“Be careful.”
……
Yoshiwara.
A bustling city is known for its red-light district.
The most famous part was the Flower Street, home to many high-class brothels.
It was a paradise for wealthy men.
The most renowned establishments were the Kyogoku House, Ogimoto House, and Tokito House, each with a famous courtesan of unparalleled beauty, the top of their class.
The number one was Kyogoku House, where the top courtesan was Daki.
Being a courtesan was merely a guise to hunt without the Demon Slayer Corps noticing. As Upper Moon Six, if a mere ugly human man ever laid hands on her, she would rather die.
In Daki’s eyes, only Muzan was worthy of her.
She maintained her purity, waiting for the day she could serve him.
In a dimly lit room of the Kyogoku House, Daki suddenly appeared, having returned from Infinity Castle.
At this moment, Gyutaro separated from Daki’s back, revealing his complete form.
He looked grotesque with a bare upper body, black and green hair, a hunched back, a thin, skeletal frame, and many black spots on his face and body.
“Brother, we must find Tang An and kill him before Kokushibo arrives,” Daki said excitedly, shaking Gyutaro’s arm.
“Alright,” Gyutaro, always concise, would do anything for his sister.
Meanwhile, a bicycle slowly entered Yoshiwara.
Tang An immediately found a mask shop and bought a silver-white mask that only revealed his eyes to cover his acne.
He would likely have to wear the mask for the following year.
It was a sad story.
After buying the mask, Tang An asked the shopkeeper about Flower Street and Kyogoku House before heading toward his destination.
He stopped by a blacksmith’s shop on the way and had a tightly sealed iron box made, about two centimeters thick, into which he stuffed Enmu’s head.
Such a thick iron box would make it difficult for Enmu to escape.
By this time, twilight had descended.
The sky was painted with a stunning red sunset.
Tang An walked through several streets until he reached Flower Street, where the air was filled with the scent of humanity’s primal instincts. Shops lined the streets, and extravagantly or subtly dressed women waved handkerchiefs and flirted to attract customers.
Tang An enjoyed the atmosphere. He strolled around until he found Kyogoku House.
Being the top establishment on Flower Street, it was hard to miss.
The architecture and the women were grand and luxurious.
Unlike other places, the class here was different.
It was like the difference between a royal bathhouse and a shady alley with quick services—incomparable.
“Welcome.”
Carrying his iron box, Tang An entered Kyogoku House, surrounded by charming hostesses throwing flirtatious glances.
The decor and ambiance immediately lifted his spirits.
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