"Lower Rank Five, Dead!"
Having withstood Rui's strongest attack with absolute defense, a chilling aura suddenly emanated from Aoki's Nichirin Sword.
Aoki raised the Nichirin Sword high. Moments later, black energy coalesced at the blade's tip, forming a monstrous beast that let out a deafening roar.
"Breath of Devouring, Eighth Style: Gluttony's Devour—Heaven Swallow!"
With a low shout, Aoki swung his sword. The black beast lunged at Rui, moving with the speed of a starved wolf.
Terror filled Rui's face. He frantically unleashed threads, but the beast devoured them all, its advance relentless.
With a roar, the beast stood before Rui, its maw open wide. It swallowed Rui whole.
"Boom!"
Moments later, the beast exploded, Rui vanishing. Aoki's Sharingan revealed only lingering blood mist where the beast had been. Rui's body had been completely vaporized by the explosive power of the Nichirin Sword technique, leaving no trace.
"Ding!"
"Congratulations, host, on killing a member of the Twelve Kizuki! Combat power increased by 100 points!"
"Total combat power: 1995 points!"
"Overall Rating: A-level!"
The system announced the combat power increase. Aoki was surprised that killing a Lower Moon granted a one-hundred-point increase. While not massive, the reward for killing a Lower Rank Five was significant. He wondered how much he would gain for killing a stronger Kizuki member or an Upper Moon.
Aoki couldn't imagine.
Aoki's thoughts: "If I kill Muzan, will I get a 1000+ point increase?"
Shaking his head, he knew this was a distant goal. While his strength had grown enough to defeat a Lower Rank Five, he was still no match for Muzan.
"Ding!"
"Host has killed a member of the Twelve Kizuki. A reward is now being issued!"
Three options appeared:
Acquire a new skill
Susanoo upgrade (0/2)
Sharingan upgrade (0/2)
Aoki chose to acquire a new skill. The other options required two selections, and he needed powerful skills now.
Several skills appeared. After considering his options, Aoki noticed one that caught his eye.
"What's this? Wind Slash? Yasuo? What the—?!"
Without hesitation, Aoki selected Wind Slash.
"Ding!"
"Skill selection complete. Skill description follows."
Wind Slash:
Type: Swordsmanship
Origin: League of Legends
Skill Description: Swordsmanship that manipulates strong winds. The resulting wind blades can even destroy buildings.
Note: For increased damage when using Wind Slash, especially the tornado, shout "Steel Tempest!"
Aoki was speechless. Sometimes, the system was just too much.
"Senior Aoki,"
Tanjiro's weak voice called from behind. Aoki turned to see Tanjiro struggling to stand, using a tree for support.
Aoki rushed to help him, his fondness for his junior brother evident.
"Nezuko," Tanjiro gestured towards Nezuko, who lay unconscious nearby.
Aoki helped Tanjiro to Nezuko's side. His gaze fell on the shadows of the nearby forest.
"Giyu-senpai, hiding again? We're fellow disciples. Don't be shy," Aoki chuckled. Giyu Tomioka emerged from behind a tree.
"Mr. Tomioka?" Tanjiro was surprised. Giyu Tomioka was the first Demon Slayer he met after Nezuko became a demon. Giyu Tomioka had almost killed Nezuko, but changed his mind after witnessing her actions and introduced Tanjiro to Urokodaki Sakonji.
"Call him Giyu-senpai, not Mr. Tomioka," Aoki said, patting Tanjiro's head.
"Giyu-senpai," Tanjiro mumbled.
Aoki nodded, satisfied.
His eyes narrowed. Aoki and Giyu Tomioka drew their swords, ignoring the fallen Tanjiro. They attacked simultaneously.
A figure charged—Shinobu Kocho, wielding a hooked blade, surrounded by butterflies. She aimed at Nezuko, but Aoki and Giyu Tomioka intercepted her.
"Huh?" Shinobu Kocho landed gracefully, confused.
"Aoki-kun, Mr. Tomioka, why are you stopping me? That girl's a demon," Shinobu Kocho said, smiling.
Giyu Tomioka remained silent. Aoki spoke. "Kocho-san, that girl is my junior brother's sister."
"So you can't kill her? She's a demon! Protecting a demon is a serious crime! Don't you know?" Shinobu Kocho replied, smiling.
Aoki quickly explained. "No, Kocho-san. My junior brother's sister, though a demon, has never killed anyone. Ask Giyu-senpai."
Shinobu Kocho looked at Giyu Tomioka.
"Yes," Giyu Tomioka confirmed.
"I see," Shinobu Kocho said, her smile widening. "Then, let's use a gentle poison to end her suffering."
"Giyu-senpai, you said you couldn't coexist with demons. That's why people dislike you. And Aoki-kun, don't let your actions lower people's opinion of you. You need to change your personality. Otherwise, you won't find a girlfriend in the next ten years."
Giyu Tomioka: "I wasn't disliked."
Aoki: "I will find a girlfriend in the next ten years."
Aoki understood Shinobu Kocho's earlier words at the graveyard. She wanted to fulfill her sister's wish for peace but harbored intense hatred for the demon who killed her sister. These conflicting emotions caused her internal conflict.
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