Of course it was you, Kamanue.
Of all the Lower Ranks you're the only one who could never keep his mouth shut.
And now, your filthy blood has stained my kimono.

Lord Muzan is probably going to kill us all...
Very well. I'd rather die by his hands than some pathetic Demon Slayer.

"Are you more afraid of the Demon Slayers than you are of me?"

Mukago, the demon I sadly share a position with, yelled, her loud voice cracking.
"NO!"

"Every time you run into a Demon Slayer Hashira, the only thing on your mind is escape."

"No! Oh no, that's not what I'm thinking! I'll put my own life on the line to fight for you!"

"Are you refuting what I just said?"

Her blood was next to spill, our shared position causing me pain once she died. Although I'm rather grateful. What a parasite she was.
Suddenly, Wakuraba ran away.

Is he so stupid as to believe he can escape Lord Muzan unpunished?
Is this fool really so dumb?

In a split second, his head was in Lord Muzan's hands.
He had no fighting chance, either way.

"I believe the Twelve Kizuki are better off consisting of just the Upper Ranks. I'm now dismantling the Lower Ranks."

...Very well. If I die, I'll die only by your hands, Lord Muzan.

"Do you have any last words?"

"I can still be of use to you! If you could just give me a short reprieve, I swear I'll be of use to you!"
Rokuro yelled.

"How long a reprieve are you asking for, specifically? How do you intend to be useful? What exactly can you accomplish with your current skills?"

"Your blood! If you could give me a share of your blood, I will acclimate without fail! I will fight for you as an even more powerful demon!"

"What makes you think you can order me to give you my blood? You're beyond shameless. Remember who you are."

The idiot began stammering until Lord Muzan shut him up.
"Shut up. I misunderstood nothing. I'm never mistaken about anything. I'm the one who calls the shots. My word is absolute."

Rokuro's blood dripped down his face as he remained silent.
"You have no right to reject what I say. Whatever I say is right is the right thing. You tried to tell me what to do. You deserve to die."

He now turned to Enmu.
Lower Moon One.

"Do you have last words?"

"Well, let's see. This is like a dream for me. To die by your hand in person... And I so enjoyed hearing the other demons' last gasps! I feel so blessed!"

Enmu...I prefer him out of all the Lower Moons. He spares no life and adores causing other people pain. He's a little odd, but I have no right to complain.

"Because I love to see others in despair and agony. Because it's like a dream come true for me! Thank you for saving me among the last two!"

From above, a needle stabbed Enmu in the throat, the liquid inside causing him to convulse.

"That's what I like to hear. Now, Koshiro.?"

"I am honored to have served under your command, Lord Kibutsuji. I've not left a victim you wanted me to kill alive. I am beyond grateful for you saving my life, and I will gladly die at your hands."

"...Koshiro, Koshiro..."
His voice produced a "tsk, tsk, tsk." sound, and I'm suddenly injected as well, the feeling utterly painful and familiar.

Th-This is Lord Muzan's blood!
His lordship gave me his blood?!

"Haven't I said before, that you were the best among the Lower Moons? I'm giving you both an ample share of my blood. Although you might not be able to withstand it and die."

My body is burning! I feel Lord Muzan's blood course through my veins, and it's burning every part of me!

"If you do manage to acclimate, you're sure to acquire even greater strength. Make yourselves useful to me, then. Enmu, your task is to kill the Demon Slayer Hashira!"

I can feel Lord Muzan looking straight at me, my limbs thrashing involuntarily.
What a powerful gaze...

"Koshiro, I have a very important mission for you."

Even in my twitchy state, I properly bow once more.
"Y-Yes, Lord Kibutsuji."

"Find your sister and kill her."

My... sister...?
I had a sister?
That's right... I did...
Didn't she leave me to die? She ran away and didn't once take another look at me.
Lord Muzan wants her dead.
And I'm going to kill her.

"If one of you manages to kill the boy with hanafuda-like earrings, I'll give you even more of my blood."

Yes... Lord Kibutsuji.

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● "Helping Hands" 

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