Boom!
A vortex of flames erupted, engulfing both fighters in the intense battle.
This was Kyojuro Rengoku’s ultimate move, possessing the power to make gods and demons retreat.
However, as the dust settled, the Nichirin blade with yellow patterns failed to cut down the enemy.
Akaza, with all his strength, managed to block the Flame Hashira’s most substantial move with one hand. Rengoku’s fate would mirror the original storyline if it weren’t for his severed arm.
After the clash of their ultimate moves, the two were evenly matched.
“Hahaha,” Akaza laughed wildly, his expression filled with unique arrogance. “I can feel the poison fading. In the end, I still win.”
The truth was evident. Fang Bo could see that Akaza’s severed arm was already starting to regrow.
In a few seconds, the previous fatal injuries would completely heal, rendering their efforts futile.
Dailin was severely drained of energy, his combat ability nearly exhausted. Fang Bo had been heavily injured by an enemy kick, leaving him unable to stand.
It seemed they had reached a dead end.
“It’s over,” Akaza said, locking Rengoku’s Nichirin blade with his body, preventing the Flame Hashira from escaping. He raised his fully restored arm, intending to have a heartfelt conversation with his opponent.
At this critical moment, a figure flashed into the battlefield like lightning.
“Looks like I arrived just in time.”
Shinobu Kocho gracefully entered the scene with a distinct tone, her slender blade aiming directly at the back of the Upper-Rank Three demon.
Dance of the Bee Sting: True Flutter!
Seeing this, Rengoku Kyojuro unleashed all his power, aiming to decapitate the demon alongside his comrade.
Facing the two Pillars’ pincer attack, Akaza remained steady as a mountain, unleashing a flurry of powerful kicks like a storm of shooting stars.
Destructive Death: Leg Type: Crown Splitter!
The two Pillars couldn’t dodge in time and suffered severe injuries from the attack, showcasing the terrifying strength of the Upper-Rank demon.
“This guy’s power is insane,” a familiar voice came from behind.
The two fallen reincarnators turned to see the jujutsu sorcerer, Ali, with a severe expression.
Earlier, Ali had encountered Shinobu Kocho while she was chasing the train.
The Insect Hashira had carried him along because Ali was too slow. Otherwise, he’d still be running alongside the tracks.
Seeing his teammates’ dire state, Ali took a deep breath, knowing he had to give his all.
“Wait a moment,” Fang Bo stopped his eager comrade and looked forward with a cold gaze. Let the poison spread through the enemy’s body first.”
On Akaza’s shoulder, a wound refused to heal, thanks to Shinobu Kocho’s new “enhanced wisteria poison.”
Derived from Jorogumo’s venom, this poison was even more potent, capable of killing a demon quickly.
Even an Upper-Rank demon like Akaza couldn’t withstand the toxin for long. The persistent wound on his shoulder was proof.
Akaza sensed something was wrong. The feeling he had earlier returned and the rate of cell necrosis were alarming.
He quickly pinpointed the shoulder wound, then glared at the smiling woman. “Did you do this?”
“Yes,” Kocho replied gently, spinning her sword in a beautiful arc. “Don’t move, or the poison will spread faster through your blood.”
She then attacked, her moves swift and leaving only after images.
Dance of the Dragonfly: Compound Eye Hexagon!
The new poison was potent but not enough. To ensure Akaza’s death, she had to inject as much poison as possible.
Her rapid strikes left six blood flowers blooming on Akaza’s body. Unfortunately, the damage was negligible, and Akaza didn’t even bother dodging.
“Still a woman,” Akaza sneered, disdaining to fight back or even consume a woman.
This starkly contrasted with Doma, explaining their mutual dislike.
If she used rapid strikes, he’d respond in kind.
Akaza’s fists became blurs, striking Kocho from all directions with eight consecutive hits.
Destructive Death: Eight-Layered Demon Core!
The iron fists hit like cannons, and the severely injured Insect Hashira coughed up blood, nearly losing consciousness.
Akaza looked coldly at her before turning to see a “flame tiger” rushing at him.
“You’re out of tricks, aren’t you?”
With dawn approaching, Akaza decided to end the fight.
Ignoring Rengoku’s slash, he gathered energy into his Compass Needle, releasing hundreds of powerful projectiles around him.
Destructive Death: Final Form: Crystalline Splendor!
Both the Insect and Flame Hashira were showered in blood. Kocho couldn’t rise from the ground, and Rengoku barely stood through sheer willpower, his combat ability depleted.
“Since you won’t become a demon, I’ll kill you at your peak. I hate seeing talented warriors age.”
As Akaza prepared to end his life, three golden lights emerged beside him.
The Three Giant Brothers appeared, Big Head holding Akaza and Little Lick aiming for his nether regions.
“Pathetic,” Akaza quickly tore off Big Head’s arms.
He then stomped Little Lick, crushing its head like a rotten tomato.
Displeased by their attack, Akaza ended Little Lick’s life most brutally.
Left with only Tu Tu, it couldn’t hinder Akaza at all. Of course, they weren’t meant to kill.
“Drain!”
Fang Bo placed his hand on Tu Tu, rapidly restoring his health at 4 points per second.
Meanwhile, the jujutsu sorcerer, using the giants as cover, quietly approached Akaza.
Feeling the immense pressure, Ali gritted his teeth, casting aside all doubts to unleash his devastating move.
Before attacking, Fang Bo had given him a slice of Nagasaki cake, restoring his mental strength.
With both Pillars unable to fight, they had to rely on the jujutsu sorcerer.
Understanding the urgency, Ali perfectly executed the Black Flash again.
Seeing the black lightning, Akaza felt a sense of death.
In desperation, he tried to counter with his attack.
Boom!
Akaza’s arm exploded, but it was better than losing his life.
Ali’s newly learned super move couldn’t kill Akaza, who had Combat Sense.
“Die, scum!” To prevent another punch, Akaza furiously kicked Ali away.
He knew another punch like that could end him.
Thankfully, his worst fears didn’t materialize. The powerful foe who landed the punch couldn’t rise, giving Akaza a moment of relief.
But as one fell, another appeared before him.
Having drained Tu Tu and eaten a roasted Sea King limb, Fang Bo’s health was total.
With a slight movement of his finger, the Headless Puppet descended from the sky.
Its blades pierced Akaza using momentum, pinning the Upper-Rank Three demon to the ground.
“As expected,” Fang Bo remained calm, exuding a confident air.
He knew about Kocho’s concoctions; by now, they should have significantly weakened Akaza.
At full strength, Akaza would have easily detected and countered the puppet.
“Damn it, what did you do to my body?!” Akaza roared at the woman.
He realized his mistake, underestimating this physically weak Demon Slayer.
Barely managing to throw off the puppet, Akaza turned to face the black muzzle.
Bang!
[You activated the Ammo Master skill, consuming 2 points of mental strength. The following bullet will deal additional holy damage.]
[Your Holy Bullet dealt 24+8 holy damage to Akaza, triggering the Exorcism effect. The target’s body will be in a fragile state.]
“Ah!!!”
Burned by the holy light, Akaza screamed in pain.
Realizing his situation, unprecedented shame overwhelmed him.
Seeing Fang Bo’s calm demeanor, Akaza’s rage nearly exploded. Before Fang Bo could retreat, he unleashed a flurry of punches.
Destructive Death: Annihilation Type!
[You received the enemy’s Annihilation Type combo, suffering 18+10+12+10+17 damage.]
Losing half his health in one go, Fang Bo grinned madly. “Your punches have weakened, Akaza.”
The Headless Puppet attacked again but was swiftly removed, its durability halved.
Taking the opportunity, Fang Bo rushed forward. As he got close, Dragon Cavalry’s cooldown ended.
The bullet hit Akaza, and Fang Bo was hit again, his health dropping dangerously low.
Fang Bo had to trade blows up close to avoid Combat Sense’s dodging boost.
Both sides endured, waiting to see who’d falter first.
Seeing Akaza engulfed in holy flames, Fang Bo directed the puppet forward, watching Rengoku’s furious charge.
“It’s over, demon!!!”
With the combined damage of the poison and holy flames, Akaza could no longer resist.
The Headless Puppet’s blades pinned him, and Rengoku Kyojuro’s flame blade decapitated him.
Upper Rank Three, dead!
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