Insect Hashira, Kocho Shinobu

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"After all... I've anticipated everything so far!"

- Doma's life (Narrated by him) -
"From a young age, I was kind and clever. I always helped people in need and made them happy. Because that was my mission."

Doma's parents looked at young Doma in the eyes while saying, "There are rainbows in the child's eyes. Pale grey hair on the head is proof of innocence. This child is special." The mother said, "He probably hears the voice of the gods."

"My parents were so dim-witted. They even created the ridiculous paradise faith religion. I felt bad for them, so I always played along. But I never once heard the gods' voices. At first, it was awkward when everyone worshipped me and praised me, as you might expect. Adults would come crying to me, a child, saying they were suffering and in pain and didn't know what to do...so I wondered if they all were crazy. After they shared their yawn-inducing life stories...they would bow and say they wanted me to lead them to paradise. I cried. How sad. The paradise they believe in doesn't exist. It's a fairy tale that humans created with their imaginations. The gods and Buddhas don't exist either. These people have been alive for decades...yet they can't grasp something so simple. When you die, you just become nothing and just stop feeling anything. Your heart and brain stop. You rot and return to the earth. As long as you are a living creature, this was unavoidable. They could not accept something so simple. It must be difficult to be so dumb. I wanted to make the pitiful people happy and help them. That was why I was born."

- With Shinobu's Battle -
Doma's hand was cut and was inflamed and purple. He says, "Hmm... That's the fifth time. And that was no good either. It didn't work. It's getting less and less effective. How many times can you make the poison? Oh, are you having trouble breathing? You're sweating a lot. Are you all right?" Shinobu huffed and puffed while thinking, "This is the strength of an Upper-Rank Kizuki. The poison isn't working at all. His speed in building resistance is abnormal." Doma said, "That's because your lungs are dying hard, huh? A moment ago, my Blood Demon Art sucked your blood. It turned your frozen blood to mist and my fans scattered it. Breathing itself is now dangerous for you." Shinobu thought, "I'll use multiple attacks to inject a large dose!" She then used,

"Insect Breathing, Dance of The Dragonfly: Compound Eye Hexagon!"

Shinobu charged at Doma but was only able to hit one attack, as Doma blocked them. Doma compliments, "You really are fast! Maybe the fastest Hashira I've met so far!" Shinobu's body then spurts blood. She thought, "He...cut me!!" She then fell on one knee. Doma said, "You should have cut off my has instead of using poison. If you're that fast, you might've beaten me. Awwww... Maybe not. Because you're small." Doma laughs while Shinobu thought, "Why are my hands so small? Who didn't I grow taller? If I had been just a little taller... I might've taken the demon's head and defeated him. Arms... And legs... The longer they are, the more muscle they have...which is an advantage, but... Kanae was delicate, but she was taller than me. I envy both Tanjiro-kun and Himejema. Tanjiro-kun is small but is very strong while Himejima is strong and very tall. When they come to the rescue, we all can breathe easily. I know...what she was going to say." Shinobu begins to tear up at her next thoughts, "'But perhaps...you will lose to that demon'. She started to say that but she stopped." Kanae's spirit then appeared and said, "Pull yourself together. I don't allow you to cry." Shinobu thought, "Kanae..." Kane continued, "Stand up." Shinobu then explained, "I lost so much blood, I can't stand up. My left lung is punctured...and I can't breathe." Kanae said, "That doesn't matter, stand up... Insect Hashira, Kocho Shinobu. Once you decide to defeat a demon, defeat it. Once you decide to win, then win. Win whatever the cost. You...made that promise with Kanao and me, didn't you?" Shinobu brought, "Kanao..." Doma started walking closer to Shinobu while saying, "Sorry, sorry. It wasn't a thorough cut, so you're suffering." Kanae's spirit kneeled beside Shinobu and said, "Shinobu, you can do this. So do your best." Shinobu listened to Kanae and finally stood up, but very slowly. Doma asked, "Huh? You can stand? You're standing? Wow... Are you really human?" Shinobu looked at Doma with hatred but then he looked somewhere else. He then said, "Huh? Takeshi died? I don't feel him anymore. Oh? And now a lot of people are coming this way." Shinobu nearly fell but caught herself. Doma then looked at her and adds, "But I cut your collarbone, lung and ribs, but... For your size and with that much blood loss, I'm surprised you're not dead, but..." Shinobu coughs and had a few deep breaths that sound as if she was drowning. Doma put his hand against his mouth and said, "Agh! See! The pain of your blood gurgling in your lungs is beyond imagining! Okay, I'll lop off your head right away, don't overdo it! You're well beyond saving! So don't be stubborn!" Shinobu positions her foot and thought, "If I'm going to aim for something, it's for to be the key point-his neck. If I drive poison into his neck, I can win. She takes in a huge breathe and uses,

"Insect Breathing, Dance of The Centipede! Hundred Leg Zigzag!"

Shinobu charges at Doma so hard it destroys the wooden planks under her. Doma thought, "She's weaving around in all directions! In an advance that could sunder a bridge!" Doma tried to slash her but missed, "She's fast!! I can't predict her attack!" Doma uses an icy attack but missed her completely. She lowered her body but half of her haori was slashed and ripped. She pulls the blade back with Doma thinking, "She's coming in low!!" Shinobu thrusts her blade into Doma's neck and slams him into the ceiling.

Chapter 119: End.

- A Little Secret -
Nothing for now.

1055 words in total.

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