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A group of Anbu members, led by Yang Dou, began to cultivate a relationship with Chu Yang. With the help of Root, which Tobirama Senju had secretly established, the process of building up power within the Anbu went more smoothly than Chu Yang had anticipated.
The Dark Division's operations are progressing smoothly, but for Chu Yang, capturing the Nine-Tailed Fox is the main event.
Since the Anbu squad had not performed as effectively in their previous direct confrontation with the Eight-Tails, Madara Uchiha suggested that they withdraw from the operation to capture the Nine-Tails.
In other words, capturing the Nine-Tails became a matter for Chu Yang and Madara Uchiha alone.
Chu Yang was flattered and overwhelmed by the kindness shown to him by Madara.
But he was reluctant in his heart; the scene of the Tailed Beast Ball destroying the world was still vivid in his mind.
Honestly, if you get hit by one of those things, you might not even be able to find your ashes.
Therefore, Chu Yang expressed strong opposition to Tobirama Senju.
Faced with Chu Yang's resistance, Tobirama Senju could not force the issue, and the plan to capture the Nine-Tails was temporarily shelved.
……
Demons destroy the world.
After completing numerous demon-hunting missions, Chu Yang fully mastered the Sun Breathing Concentration - Normal state. Judging solely from the level of his breathing technique, Chu Yang was already a Pillar-level swordsman.
Of course, in terms of actual combat strength, Chu Yang far surpasses the highest level in this world. Even if Yoriichi Tsugikuni were reborn, it would be difficult for him to gain an advantage.
At this moment, if Muzan Kibutsuji dared to appear in front of Chu Yang, he would be facing a swordsman many times more terrifying than Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
During this period, Chu Yang was slaying evil spirits almost day and night, and the number had reached nearly 50.
This made him a household name within the entire Demon Slayer Corps, making him the most sought-after rookie swordsman.
Even Kagaya Ubuyashiki is considering whether to promote him to the Pillar level.
Chu Yang's rapid rise not only attracted the attention of the Demon Slayer Corps, but also caught the eye of Muzan Kibutsuji.
However, since Chu Yang had never used the Breath of the Sun when hunting demons, Muzan was only somewhat curious about him and did not spend much time looking at him.
But this doesn't mean that others don't care about Chu Yang's performance.
“I heard from the other demons that the newcomer’s physical abilities are incredibly strong, almost comparable to ours. I don’t believe it, so I want to give it a try,” said Akaza, Upper Moon Three.
His tone had a condescending quality, as if he were looking down on Chu Yang from the clouds, regarding him as an ant.
During the Twelve Ghost Months, all the ghosts share the same thought: in their minds, ghosts are the manifestation of human evolution, while humans themselves are a race that has been eliminated by nature.
"I'm also very curious about who could hunt down so many ghosts in such a short time. If you find him, please let me know so I can watch the battle."
Doma, the Upper Moon Two, covered his mouth with his fan and chuckled softly.
Akaza didn't even glance at him, her face full of disdain.
His disdain for Doma wasn't something that happened overnight.
Akaza enjoys battling strong opponents and becomes even stronger when facing stronger ones. Therefore, he disapproves of Doma, who spends his days hunting women and children, believing that Doma lacks the dignity of a demon.
After Upper Moon Two and Upper Moon Three expressed their interest in Chu Yang, in the eyes of the other demons, Chu Yang was already a dead man and had no value to them.
Even Muzan Kibutsuji thought so.
Chu Yang was unaware that he had been targeted by Akaza and Douma. He had just completed a mission and was on his way to the Butterfly Mansion.
During his intense hunt for evil spirits, Chu Yang rarely returned to the temple where he and Xingming of Beiming Island had trained together.
The reason is simple: he doesn't have time to cook, and he's too lazy to cook. Hisayuu Gyomei often has to go out to patrol the movements of the demons, so he's the only one left in the temple.
Rather than being all alone guarding the dilapidated temple, Chu Yang thought it would be better to come to the Butterfly House for a free meal. As a place for the injured to recuperate, the food at the Butterfly House was delicious, nutritious, and the portions were huge, enough to satisfy Chu Yang's appetite.
The Butterfly Mansion also welcomed Chu Yang. Almost every wounded person there regarded Chu Yang as an idol. After all, apart from him, very few people in the history of the Demon Slayer Corps could kill such a large number of demons in a short period of time.
Besides admiration, many novice swordsmen humbly seek guidance from Chu Yang, learning a great deal from him in both combat experience and swordsmanship.
Makomo, who was recuperating at the Butterfly Mansion, regained some of her mobility.
She didn't want to stay in bed all the time, so she offered some help in the Butterfly Mansion, relieving Shinobu Kocho's pressure as Kanae's assistant.
Her teacher, Urokodaki Sakonji, has never visited the Butterfly Mansion.
Makomo was waiting for him to come see her.
Chu Yang pushed open the door of the Butterfly Mansion and ran into Kanae Butterfly, who was about to leave. The two met face to face.
Kanae is as beautiful as ever, with an elegant and gentle demeanor in every gesture.
"Where is Kanae-senpai going?" Chu Yang looked at her curiously. Not long ago, Kanae had told him to address her as a senpai and not to call her "sir" in a rigid way.
"It's you." Kanae smiled gently. "I heard you've slain quite a few demons recently. At this rate, the next time we meet, you might be called a Pillar, just like me."
"That doesn't matter. Whether I become a pillar or not, it won't stop me from slaying ghosts." Chu Yang smiled, then continued, "You still haven't said where you're going?"
"Of course it's to carry out missions!" Kanae sighed. "I have to treat the wounded and go on missions. Sometimes I think about it and I'm so busy. If this keeps up, I might have to retire early."
Chu Yang knew that Kanae was just putting on an act; in reality, she enjoyed her current state more than anyone else, but he was too lazy to call her out on it.
Most members of the Demon Slayer Corps complain verbally, but their determination to kill demons is incredibly strong.
"Then I wish you a safe journey!"
"Thank you."
After exchanging pleasantries, the two passed each other, but after only a few steps, Chu Yang suddenly felt a pang of heart palpitation and turned around abruptly.
What came into view was Kanae's slowly walking figure, looking so fragile, like a willow catkin in the wind, ready to be destroyed by the storm at any moment.
Chu Yang felt as if a large stone was blocking his heart, making him feel inexplicably awkward.
Watching Kanae Butterfly walk away alone, Chu Yang had a bad feeling and couldn't help but blurt out, "Senior, if you're bored, I can go with you."
Kanae paused, turned around in surprise, seemingly not expecting Chu Yang to say such a thing, but immediately, a playful smile appeared on her face.
She looked at Chu Yang with a half-smile.
Chu Yang didn't know why he said those words so inexplicably. He scratched his head and said somewhat awkwardly, "If you don't want to, then forget it."
To everyone's surprise, Kanae smiled and said, "It is indeed a bit boring to carry out a mission alone..."
Chapter 73 Encountering a Ghost! A terrifyingly powerful force! [Short chapter of 73 words, begging for subscriptions and monthly votes!]
73.
Sunset dusk.
Chu Yang and Kanae walked side by side to a remote town.
The town is called Anji Town, located northeast of Butterfly House.
Five women, aged between fifteen and twenty-five, have recently gone missing in the town.
According to information from the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, the perpetrator is likely a powerful demon skilled in Blood Demon Arts, which ordinary swordsmen are unable to handle. Therefore, this task fell to Kanae.
In fact, the headquarters was well aware that Kanae was having a hard time managing the Butterfly Mansion, but this time there were no suitable people to handle it, and the incident happened to occur in an area under Kanae's jurisdiction.
This shows that the Demon Slayer Corps' information transmission was somewhat delayed, which is why they didn't take into account Chu Yang, who had just completed his mission.
Upon arriving in Anji Town, the two immediately sensed the town's gloomy atmosphere. Although it should have been a time when smoke was rising from chimneys, the entire town was eerily quiet.
Rumors of ghosts attacking young women at night have spread like wildfire.
"Should we find a guesthouse to rest, or just continue patrolling the area?" Chu Yang looked around. The sky was gradually darkening, and there wasn't even a place to eat nearby.
"Forget it, if we rest tonight, some girls might still be in danger. Let's take a walk around the town; we might find something." Kanae shook her head, then asked curiously, "What if something unexpected happens if you hide your weapons outside?"
Chu Yang shrugged and said helplessly, "There's nothing I can do. If such a big knife were brought to the town, it would definitely cause panic."
Kanae glared at him, annoyed. "Who told you to choose such an outrageous Nichirin Blade as your weapon? Now you realize it's inconvenient to carry?"
"It's definitely inconvenient, but it's really fun to slay ghosts!" Chu Yang gestured in the air and said excitedly, "Sometimes, I don't even need to aim at their necks; one slash is enough to turn them into mincemeat!"
Just imagining the scene Chu Yang described made Kanae feel nauseous. She was a skill-based swordswoman who focused on exploiting weaknesses and killing with a single blow, and she simply couldn't understand Chu Yang's violent aesthetics.
But looking at Chu Yang's face, which was full of absolute confidence, for some reason, Kanae felt that this big boy could bring unprecedented changes to the Demon Slayer Corps.
The two walked down the empty street, one talking animatedly and with great enthusiasm, the other listening quietly with a smile in his eyes.
"You two are really in high spirits. In such a quiet place, you still have the leisure to stroll and chat. It makes one envious."
"I actually met the person that Akaza had been searching for for a long time, thanks to Nakime."
At the end of the street stood a figure, covering half his face with a fan, emitting a sinister laugh.
"Dressed in a gaudy manner, like a charlatan." Although there was no lighting around, Chu Yang could still clearly see the other person's face, especially the "two" reflected in his pupils.
Upper Moon Two - Douma.
Kanae paused, her hand instinctively resting on the hilt of her Nichirin Blade. "Is it an oni?"
Chu Yang nodded and said, "The stench is everywhere. What else could it be but a ghost? He must be the culprit who made those girls disappear."
"That guy over there really has no manners at all!" Douma said, feigning sadness. "The stench is just too much... I bathe in flower petals every day."
"It's absolutely disgusting."
Kanae looked at Doma indifferently, making no attempt to hide her disgust.
“A beautiful girl like you tastes the best.” Doma’s lips curled up as he greedily eyed Kanae.