After activating the Crimson Red Blade, the solar energy within the Nichirin Blade is activated, which is enough to form an absolute restraint against demons, including Blood Demon Arts.
Doma's Lotus Bodhisattva is very strong, almost like a youthful version of Susanoo, but it was still cut into pieces by Shimizu's Crimson Red Blade and gradually melted away.
“Clang~!”
A light sword chime rang out, and Shimizu's figure instantly passed Doma, then turned and sheathed his sword.
A crystal-clear bloodline appeared on Doma's neck.
Then, the demon's head fell to the ground, and blood splattered.
Doma's body also slowly began to turn into ashes.
Before his body completely dissipated, Shimizu controlled Yoriichi Type Zero to step forward, reached out and opened a small box in his abdomen, and took out two syringes.
One was stabbed into Doma's body, sucking in demon blood.
This allowed Shimizu to obtain most of a tube of Upper Moon Two's demon blood.
As for the remaining one, Shimizu put it into his sleeve.
In the Swordsmith Village, there is still an Upper Moon demon.
Shimizu covered a wound on his body with his left hand and used the Mystical Palm Technique to heal his body.
After opening the Transparent World, Shimizu's perception abilities were greatly improved. Coupled with his considerable chakra control ability, he was already able to perform some advanced medical ninjutsu with relative ease.
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Swordsmith Village.
This peaceful village where swordsmiths live is now littered with corpses.
The dilapidated houses, the burning flames, the heads inserted into bottles with knives and swords, and the strange fish wandering around, all tell the story of what just happened here.
But at least, temporary control has been gained.
“Love Breathing · Sixth Form · Cat-Legged Love Wind!”
“Insect Breathing · Centipede Dance · Hundred-Legged Serpent Zigzag!”
Two agile figures surrounded a strange creature whose tail emerged from a bottle.
Not far away, a red ancient robe fell to the ground, along with six Nichirin Blades and scattered iron parts.
That was left by Yoriichi Type Zero.
When Gyokko appeared, before Shinobu Kocho and Mitsuri Kanroji had arrived, it was Kanamori who timely activated Yoriichi Type Zero, which temporarily stopped Gyokko and prevented further casualties.
However, although Yoriichi Type Zero has considerable combat power after being repaired, its shortcomings are also obvious.
It is too heavy. Short-distance movement is fine, but if the distance is slightly longer, there are not enough effective means of displacement. Moreover, the moves are rigid and single. Without manipulation methods such as chakra threads and artificial intelligence, it does not know how to adapt to the situation on the battlefield.
An existence like Gyokko, who possesses spatial displacement abilities and instant-kill abilities, is the most restrained against Yoriichi Type Zero.
In the end, this puppet, which was created more than 300 years ago, was torn apart by Gyokko's palms, and part of its body turned into fresh fish.
On the empty street, Shinobu Kocho and Mitsuri Kanroji were still fighting fiercely with Gyokko.
And the rescued swordsmiths, led by the village chief, Kagen Kawatetsu, were packing up a few important things and rushing out of the village.
Not far from the entrance of the village, Kagen Kawatetsu, who was being carried by Kanamori Kanae, was leading a group of swordsmiths, carrying large bags and small bags, and walking out in a hurry, bumping into Shimizu.
“That's great! Pillar-sama, you've finally arrived. Has the demon on the other side been dealt with as well?”
Kanamori Kanae said excitedly when he saw Shimizu.
They also saw the huge ice man just now. When Shinobu Kocho and Mitsuri Kanroji rescued them, they also mentioned that Shimizu was dealing with other enemies.
“Yes, where are Shinobu and the others?”
Shimizu asked.
“There! Just now, Insect Pillar-sama and Love Pillar-sama saved us. Now they are fighting Upper Moon Five. Pillar-sama, please support them as soon as possible!”
Kanamori Kanae said loudly.
According to the past experience of the Demon Slayer Corps, Pillars generally have the ability to kill Lower Moon demons, but Upper Moon demons require at least three Pillars to attack together to have a chance of winning.
And the last time an Upper Moon demon fell in a Pillar's attack was more than 100 years ago.
“I know.”
Shimizu nodded slightly and was about to step forward, but was suddenly stopped by Kagen Kawatetsu.
“Wait! Pillar-sama! Please accept this sword!”
Kagen Kawatetsu jumped down from Kanamori Kanae's back, took a sword box from a swordsmith next to him and opened it.
Inside was a Nichirin Blade that shone with a cold light like autumn water.
“This is the Nichirin Blade that I forged for you. It was just finished quenching and sharpening when it got dark. Next, please use the blood of the Upper Moon demon to open this blade!”
Shimizu took the Nichirin Blade.
It felt delicate to the touch, and the position of the grip naturally fit the palm. The length of the hilt and the blade perfectly matched his palm, arm, and height, and the weight and center of gravity achieved a perfect balance.
This is a sword that you know is a good sword as soon as you pick it up.
In just one breath, the blade was dyed with a layer of gorgeous color.
It is still the light blue color of the blade, with a little golden pattern, which looks like a delicate porcelain, and has not changed much from the past, except that the words "Slay Demons" are engraved near the hilt.
“Thank you. Actually, you don't have to rush to escape so much. You can have a good rest later, and then pack up the rest of your things tomorrow before leaving.”
Shimizu said to the swordsmiths, and in the blink of an eye, he disappeared.
“What does Pillar-sama mean by this sentence…?”
Kanamori Kanae looked at the place where Shimizu disappeared and said blankly.
“Could it be… that he is confident that he can solve this Upper Moon demon in a short time?”
Kagen Kawatetsu turned his head and looked at the road they came from.
Where did Pillar-sama get his confidence?
Could it be that he has already killed an Upper Moon demon?
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A porcelain pot fell on the ground, did not break, but turned two circles with a clang, and a piece of white skin fell out.
“Is it solved?”
Mitsuri Kanroji gasped for breath.
If she hadn't happened to save the village chief when entering the village and obtained the newly forged soft sword, which could better exert the power of Love Breathing and strengthen her combat power, she and Shinobu wouldn't have been able to hold on until now.
“No… he shed his skin!”
Shinobu Kocho turned her head with a serious expression and looked at the snake-tailed figure wrapped around the pillar next to her.
