Demon Slayer: Tanjiro becomes a ghost, Nezuko becomes a pillar!

Chapter 104 Killing Intent and Protection

A dull thud echoed in the courtyard as Mizuko's foot landed squarely on Shinazugawa Sanemi's collar.

The force was far beyond what ordinary people could imagine, and it actually made the burly Shinazugawa Sanemi stagger, his knee hitting the bluestone floor tiles heavily with a dull "thud".

"asshole!"

Sanemi Shinazugawa cursed under his breath as a burning pain shot through his neck, making his breathing become erratic.

He clearly hadn't expected this girl to unleash such astonishing power; his grip on the Nichirin Blade tightened slightly, and the ferocity on his face intensified.

The black wooden box that fell to the ground slid half a foot away from the impact, making the bloodstains on the box walls even more glaring.

When Ni Douzi landed, her body swayed slightly, but she immediately spread her arms to block the wooden box.

Her hair was disheveled, her forehead was covered in dust, and her lovely face was filled with undisguised anger.

Those clear eyes were now burning with raging anger as they stared intently at Shinazugawa Sanemi.

"Pfft—"

A suppressed chuckle suddenly broke the tense atmosphere in the courtyard.

The other pillars looked in the direction of the sound and saw the Love Pillar, Kanroji Mitsuri, covering her cheeks with her hands, her ears turning red, and lowering her head in embarrassment, apologizing softly.

"A private Marseille!"

Everyone glanced at her helplessly, then turned their attention back to Midouzi, their eyes filled with surprise and curiosity.

The white snake coiled around Obanai's neck flicked its tongue slightly. He narrowed his eyes and thought to himself.

Although Shinazugawa was indeed careless, given his strength, he couldn't possibly have been easily defeated by an ordinary girl. This girl is extraordinary.

Yoshiyuki Tomioka stood in the corner, a barely perceptible hint of approval flashing in his dark blue eyes.

[The beans cooked in the stove... in just one year, they've gained such power. They are indeed very talented.]

Uzui Tengen crossed his arms, a smug smile on his face, and thought to himself.

[That was a really flashy move! Interesting!]

Kyojuro Rengoku stood with his hands on his hips, his fiery red hair gleaming in the morning light, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes.

[Very beautiful moves, great potential!]

Tokito Muichiro stood among the pillars, his expression still indifferent, but his vacant eyes moved slightly.

【Um……】

Beimingyu Xingming clasped his hands together, his face full of sorrow.

[Amitabha. The younger sister risked everything to save her brother, even becoming an enemy of the pillar; she is truly a loyal and righteous child.]

Shinobu Kocho stood to the side, her gentle smile gradually fading, a sense of foreboding creeping into her heart.

This is bad.

"If you can't even distinguish between good and evil ghosts, and act solely based on your own subjective assumptions, you are not worthy to be a pillar!"

Mizuko stood protectively in front of the box, her small body bursting with an astonishing aura as she angrily questioned Shinazugawa Sanemi.

Sanemi Shinazugawa slowly got up from the ground, dusted off his knees, and revealed a fierce smile on his face.

"Good, good, good! Excellent indeed! Harboring evil spirits and committing treason are acts of disrespect. According to the Demon Slayer Corps' orders, this constitutes execution!"

He slowly raised the green-glowing Nichirin Blade in his hand, the blade pointing directly at Nezuko, a chilling killing intent enveloping her as if it were a tangible thing.

Midouzi showed no sign of backing down, standing ramrod straight in front of the wooden box, facing the powerful pressure from the wind pillar.

She could clearly sense the terrifying aura emanating from Shinazugawa Sanemi.

It was a killing intent that had settled from countless life-and-death battles, making the hairs on her body stand on end and causing her to tremble slightly.

But when she thought of her brother in the wooden box, she gritted her teeth and held on tightly, refusing to back down even a step.

【The beans... are in danger!】

Tanjiro, inside the wooden box, clearly smelled the intense killing intent emanating from Sanemi Shinazugawa, and his expression changed drastically.

The wound pierced by the Nichirin Blade is healing rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

He pushed hard against the inner wall of the wooden box with both hands, trying to break free of the restraints and protect the beans.

"Beans!"

Tanjiro's voice, filled with anxiety and worry, came through the wooden box.

"Brother, don't move! The sun is out!"

Midouzi keenly sensed her brother's movements inside the box and immediately spoke up to remind him, her voice tinged with urgency.

She knew that if her brother were exposed to the sun, the consequences would be unimaginable, far more terrifying than the danger she herself faced.

Tanjiro paused for a moment, but he could clearly sense the life-or-death crisis Nezuko was facing, and his anxiety burned like a raging fire.

"No! Midouzi, he's going to kill you! I can't let anything happen to you!"

He exerted all his strength to push the wooden box, which creaked and groaned as if it would burst at any moment.

Upon seeing this, Mi Douzi immediately stretched out his hands and pressed them heavily onto the wooden box, using all his strength to hold it down.

"Brother, you can't come out!"

"Hmph, coming out is just asking to die anyway, saves me the trouble!"

Shinazugawa Sanemi looked at the brother and sister protecting each other, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes, and snorted coldly.

He raised his Nichirin Blade once more, the cold light on its blade growing even more intense, and his killing intent becoming even stronger.

"With me here, you won't kill my brother!"

Mizuko pressed down hard on the wooden box, raised her head, and looked coldly at Shinazugawa Sanemi, without the slightest fear in her eyes.

Seeing this, Tomioka Giyuu, who was not far away, finally made his move, as Shinazugawa Sanemi was aggressive and showed no sign of giving up.

He slowly raised his hand and placed it on the hilt of the Nichirin Blade at his waist. If Shinazugawa Sanemi really wanted to harm Nezuko, he would not stand idly by.

"Get out of my way! Kill him, and I might forgive your offense of attacking me!"

"Don't even think about it!" Midouzi's tone was firm and decisive, leaving no room for negotiation.

"Looks like you really want to die!"

Sanemi Shinazugawa's patience had run out, and the killing intent in his eyes could no longer be concealed.

"If you want to kill my brother, kill me first!" Midouzi puffed out her chest, ready to face any attack.

"Fine, I'll grant your wish!"

With a roar, Shinazugawa Sanemi swung his Nichirin Blade down fiercely towards Nezuko's head, the blade whistling through the air.

The wind howled past, swirling up fallen leaves. The air in the courtyard seemed to be torn apart by this attack, filled with a deadly sense of oppression.

The other pillars also held their breath, their eyes fixed on the changes unfolding on the field. Some felt regret, some were indifferent, and some couldn't bear it.

At this critical moment, a clear and respectful voice suddenly came from the entrance of the courtyard.

"Our lord has arrived!"

Upon hearing this, Midouzi was startled and instinctively looked in the direction from which the sound came.

But in that instant of distraction, Sanemi Shinazugawa's hand, like an iron clamp, pressed down on Nezuko's head.

"Thump!"

Mi Douzi's knee slammed heavily against the bluestone floor, sending a sharp pain through him, and his vision went black for a moment.

Wow, so fast!

She was shocked and tried to get up, but Shinazugawa Sanemi held her head down firmly, preventing her from moving.

"Don't move! Move again, and I'll kill you right now!"

Sanemi Shinazugawa's voice was icy cold and threatening, whispering in Nezuko's ear.

Midouzi was filled with anger and resentment, and was about to retort and struggle.

But the next second, she caught a glimpse of something out of the corner of her eye that shocked her.

The other pillars who were originally standing in the courtyard, including the previously aggressive Sanemi Shinazugawa, all put away their weapons, knelt respectfully on one knee, lowered their heads, and remained solemn without the slightest sign of slackening.

[They...are actually so respectful to their lord?]

Midouzi was filled with doubt.

But she never expected that even these powerful pillars with their diverse personalities would be so humble in front of their lord.

Just as Mizuko's thoughts were churning, a gentle and steady voice slowly rang out, like spring rain nourishing people's hearts and dispelling the hostility and murderous intent in the courtyard.

"Thank you all for coming, my lovely children."