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Chapter 16

"I'm going with-"

"You almost died! Not a chance!"
Before I could comment, he dove in.

We now had to fight off the demon that had chosen to come above ground.

It was tough and tricky, the bastard hiding in the walls when he wanted to dodge.

All I could do was fight with Nezuko and hope-
Who am I kidding? Tanjiro isn't like when we first started training. I don't have to hope. I know Tanjiro will be okay.

"Nezuko! To your left!"
She heard me and dodged in time, growling before she ran at the demon again, managing to claw his face only for it to regenerate just as fast.

All me and Tanjiro had to do was find the opening thread! That's the end goal for this fight!

He suddenly struck and hit us both, sending me into the ground.
My eyes turn to Nezuko, and for just a second I'm relieved she's standing, but then I see her bleed.

That demon... he hurt Nezuko! Her forehead was bleeding from the deep scratches he left in her.

And Tanjiro wasn't back yet. I try to get up, but my body freezes at the feeling of blood on my own neck, damn it he tried slitting my throat!

My eyes then quickly focus on the figure that appeared above me, Tanjiro jumping out of the water to strike at the demon, cutting off both of its arms.

"Hands off my sisters!"

Nezuko came to my side and helped me up, but I don't have time to wince in pain as I thank her and go by Tanjiro's side, holding my sword still and pointed at the demon.

Nezuko was relieved to see her brother, and had calmed down from her earlier fury.

"You smell horrid. You give of a scent of rotten oil! And I know where it comes from! How many people have you killed!?"

"Give me a break already! If women live too long, they turn ugly and then they won't taste good anymore! I KILLED THEM FOR THEIR OWN GOOD!"

"You-!"
I grab his stupid horn and slam his head against the wall, the anger that boiled in me overtaking my actions.
"You have no right to murder innocent people! You've shattered families, left behind broken hearts, you robbed those girls of a happy and fulfilling life!"

I glare at him.
"You are a shameful excuse of a demon! Even I wouldn't spare your life, you-! You-! You disgusting, cruel, hideous and filthy creature!"
My grip became so tight it shattered one of his horns, and he screamed at me.

"You little bitch! If you were sixteen I would've eaten you too! You should be thankful you're-"

Tanjiro had pulled me away and instantly slashed the demon's mouth, making him throw up blood.

"Watch your mouth. You aren't in a position to make empty threats."
Tanjiro moved closer and held the blade right in the demon's face.
"Now tell me. What do you know about Muzan Kibutsuji?!"

The demon froze up in sudden terror, seemingly forced to remain quiet.

I stare down at him, confused.
He barely makes a sound other than choking, shaking and backing up even further into the wall.