Blooming Sun

Hatred Part 2

Hello everyone! How are you? Sorry for not uploading for soo long. I know you'll hate me for this (pun intended), but I was on a mental health journey that was very important for me, if I say so myself! Anyways, I have been noting down a ton of new ideas and I'll let them through now so without further ado, let the sun rise!
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"Giyuu....?" Tanjiro said. 

Giyuu: Kid, I need you to run, on my signal.

Tanjiro: Why is this guy helping me... I tried to kill him..

Giyuu assumed a defensive position. 

Giyuu: RUN!

Tanjiro: No.

Giyuu: Kid, I said run.

Tanjiro: No.

Tanjiro: You've shown that you have a noble heart. I am NOT leaving.

Giyuu: Look kid, we can do this all day. But right now, I need you to turn back and GO.

Tanjiro: I'm NOT going.

Giyuu: Fine, suit yourself.

Tanjiro: >:(

Upper Moon 2: What were we talking about? Oh yes. Murde-

Giyuu whips forward and charges. The Upper Moon 2 blocks and counters. Giyuu is hit.

Giyuu: Damn.

Upper Moon 2: Hora Hora!

Tanjiro: What should I do....I dont know!

Giyuu: Run now!

Tanjiro is torn apart by his morale and his loathing for the man that murdered the last remnants of his family. Not knowing what to do, he seeks comfort in his father's words.

"Remember Tanjiro, the truth that matters is not the one that dwells in the past, but the one that is in front of you. Forget the past regrets and hatred, they only blind the future."

Tanjiro's resolve quickened, he picks up the blade.

Tanjiro: Breathe.

*Dramatic stinger lmao*

It was as if everything around slowed down, Giyuu shouting at him to leave, no longer dead calm, and the Upper Moon advancing further, smiling fervently. He steadies himself , and looks around.

Tanjiro: Woah....this is weird...

A/N: if you can't imagine what that feels like, see this video.

(Credits: Cyberpunk Edgerunners. It is for mature audiences.)

Tanjiro twirled and weaved around the Upper Moon, who himself was walking in slow motion. Gliding along as he was, he slowly added cuts along with his movements. Little by little, the damage began to pile up. Although every part of his body ached, he kept on going. After he piled up 100 cuts, he made his way towards Giyuu and let go of his breath. Time moved normally again. Instantaneously, almost every part of the demon's body got cut.

Upper Moon:*coughs blood* WHA-

Giyuu: -UN NOW! wait...what?

Tanjiro: My head is about to explode..I...can't....