Tanjiro raised his hand, summoning his fire-enhanced sword from its sheathe. The demon let out a deep cry, a sound that echoed through the chamber. Tanjiro knew he was in trouble - the demon looks scared, but he knew it has immense power and incredible speed.
Tanjiro lunged forward, his sword whistling through the air, but the demon was too quick, dodging to the side with uncanny ease. Tanjiro adjusted his stance, preparing for another attack. He had fought demons before, and he knew the key was to stay calm.
Yet, he couldn't shake the feeling of fear that gripped him. He had heard stories of the Upper Moon demons, and he knew they were not to be trifled with. The demon laughed again, a sound like thunder echoing through the chamber.
"Hinokami Kagura-!"
Tanjiro charged, his sword flashing through the air in a series of rapid strikes, but the demon was too fast, moving almost as though it were teleporting. The demon let out a grunt, its body contorted as it tried to dodge Tanjiro's attacks.
But Tanjiro was relentless, launching into an all-out assault. He moved with speed and precision that would make even the most skilled swordsman envious. This was the results of his training, but the demon was a master of evasion, moving with uncanny grace and speed, not having any signs to retalliate.
Tanjiro felt his breathing getting heavier. sweat pouring down his face as he struggled to keep up with the demon's movements.
"Don't... Please don't kill me Wragwgrh--" The uppermoon whispers.
Putting aside his nerves and quickly breathing with the style, Tanjiro uses Hinokami Kagura:
"Sunflower Thrust."
Tanjiro drove his sword deep into the demon's body. The demon let out an otherworldly howl, before suddenly dissolving into a pile of ash.
Tanjiro stood there, panting.
'Where'd he go?!' He thought to himself. Then finding him now on the floor;
He becomes more confused seeing that the demon is not fighting back. Growing in size, Nezuko wakes and lands a powerful kick on the demon, slamming him into the wall,
"Nezuko! Don't transform just yet." Tanjiro yells out, as Nezuko calms down.
The room filled with the warm, orange glow of a blazing fire.
All of a sudden, a tall, cloaked figure entered the room through a door filled with flames, seemingly unaffected by the heat. The figure stepped forward, their movement effortless, their eyes glinting in the firelight. He speaks, his voice deep and rumbling:
"Tanjiro? What are you..-" Before Tanjiro could even respond, he had noticed that the hashira that he already beheaded Hantengu, as its head fall from the ceilling.
As Tanjiro looked at his shrouded figure, he couldn't help but feel a sense of relief wash over him. He had been struggling to fight the demon on his own, and the thought of having someone else there to help was a welcome relief.
"Thank you," Tanjiro said, his voice shaking with emotion. "I don't know how you did it, but I'm glad you're here."
Without any warning, Tsugi and Tanjiro watched in stunned silence as the demon's body and head suddenly changed form, like something out of a horror movie. They had seen their fair share of bizarre, supernatural happenings, but this was still something neither of them had ever witnessed before.
And yet, as strange as it was, they weren't exactly shocked either. They both knew that demons had a way of defying the laws of nature, and this transformation was just another example of that. So, while it was certainly surprising, it wasn't entirely unexpected.
Y/n shook his head, his breath changes into a completely different cycle. "Disgusting." He said. "We really have to get rid of these guys, Tanjiro!" Y/n exclaims, as Tanjiro nods.
"Sun Breathing." He whispers.
Tsugi strikes first, his blade flickering flame, as he sliced through the air with incredible speed and accuracy. The demon scrambled to dodge, but it was no use; his attacks were simply too fast, surrounding both of the demon manifestations in flames.
Tanjiro watched in amazed awe as Y/n finds his final strike, Tanjiro could see that it wasn't a single move, but a composite of several. Each one was beautifully executed, combining the movements of the Sun Breathing style with a unique, almost dragon-esque flair.
It was the first time he'd seen anything like it, and he couldn't help but feel a mixture of surprise and jealousy. How could he take a move that was supposed to be strictly taught to only a handful of warriors, and make it his own?
As Tsugi turned to face him, Tanjiro couldn't help but feel a twinge of excitement. As much as Tanjiro loved his own style, he had to admit that Y/n had taken it to a whole new level. The Sun Halo Dragon Head Dance was a powerful move, but it had its limitations. Y/n's version, on the other hand, seemed to be a perfect blend of power and precision.
"That was incredible," Tanjiro said, a mixture of admiration and awe in his voice. "I can't believe how similar your technique is to mine. I thought I was the only one who could do the Dragon Head Dance."
Y/n nods, a slight smile gracing. "I developed this style based on the original principles of the Sun Breathing technique," he said, his voice low and rumbling.
"Buttt I added a few modifications of my own to make it more effective in combat. Your family calls it Sun Halo Dragon Head Dance right? That name seems messy to me."
"You were looking at the original, Tanjiro.
the Solar Dragon's Halo Dance." Y/n continues, as the flames burns both demons, yet still wasn't enough to kill them.
.
*rustle* *rustle*
.
Out of nowhere, Silvy stood next to
Y/n, breathing heavily. She had come running as fast as she could, but even with her speed, she was too late to stop the fight. Still, she was relieved to find that both Tanjiro and Y/n were still alive.
Tsugi turned to face her, his expression unreadable. "What are you doing here?" he asked, his voice low and firm.
"I came as soon as I could," Silvy replied, her voice trembling slightly. "I needed to make sure that Nezuko was okay."
Y/n raised an eyebrow. "Nezuko and her brother can take care of themself." he said, his tone slightly dismissive.
"I know that," Silvy replied, her tone growing more forceful. "But they're still just a kid. They shouldn't have to face these demons on their own. That's why I'm here."
"It's Shinobu's orders anyway.."
Y/n was silent for a moment, his eyes narrowed as he studied Silvy. Then, he nodded.
"Very well," he said, his voice a little softer. "But I still don't trust you with this. You'll need to prove yourself more."
Y/n said, as he knew what happened earlier when he was on a mission with her.
Silvy nods, a cute smile tugging at the corners of her lips. "I understand," she said. "I'll do whatever it takes to make sure that everyone's safe."
As her blade flashed through the air, Silvy saw her opportunity to strike. She moved in, her sword slashing and darting like a sunbeam. The first demon managed to parry one blow, but it was unprepared for the second, which slammed into its chest, then strucked the other demon, making it a demon skrewer.
Wasting no time, Y/n continues and revealed his advanced scabbard. Built into it, an extremely advanced mechanism. As he slightly raised his scabbard and pulled the trigger, the sword within it launched out, flying into his hand with lightning speed.
In a single, smooth motion, the figure brought his sword up in a powerful, vertical slash. The attack was so fast that it was nearly impossible to see. But when the dust settled, it was clear that the strike had been devastating. Both manifestations of Hantengu was gone. and what's left of their limbs fall onto the ground.
Silvy and Tanjiro stood in awe as they watched Y/n's upgrade in action. The two had never seen anything like it before, and the sight of the sword flying out of the scabbard and into the Y/n's hand in an instant was nothing short of incredible.
The two exchanged a look, both of them too stunned to speak as they watched the demons reform their bodies. an idea began to form in Tanjiro's mind. He knew that he couldn't defeat the demons on his own, but maybe with the help of Y/n and Silvy, they could come up with a plan.
Tanjiro looked over at Silvy, who was still standing nearby, her eyes scanning the demons for any weakness. Y/n, meanwhile, had moved closer to the winged demon, his scabbard raised, ready to strike if necessary.
"We need to find a way to stop them from healing," Tanjiro said, his voice a mix of determination and frustration. "Without that, we don't stand a chance."
Silvy nodded in agreement, her eyes narrowing as she studied the demons for any signs of weakness. "I just wish there was something we could do," she said, her voice tinged with frustration.
"These creatures are practically...-"
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Another chapter dropped! not a special one but i've been pretty active now. got ideas to share, you know. You think you know what's going to end? Nah, wait for the twist :)
Welp. See you next time in..