The world is full of mysteries. But one remains unfamiliar to everyone. Reality becomes different in this alternate fortress. As it lights up after many months, Doma the Upper Rank Two finds himself in the world of misdirection. He gets aware of his surroundings. 'Oh my. The ultimate dimensional fortress. The Infinity Castle. There can be only one explanation for my summoning to here.' And that was when he truly realized it. 'The demon slayers were able to kill an Upper Rank!'
Doma began to chuckle out of excitement. 'This became a whole lot more interesting.' In the open area around him, an ornate pot appears on a platform behind him.
"Oh! Lord Doma! It is really you?!" A voice came from the pot and then a figure came out. The demon appeared as a djinn would. It had multiple arms that were tiny. And its real appearance made him completely inhuman. It had eyes on his forehead and where its mouth goes, and mouths for eyes. "Oh, how it pleases me to see you in such good health. It must've been 90 years since we last saw each other."
Upper Rank 5: Gyokko
"Hi Gyokko." Doma greeted. "Long time no see. Is that a new pot? It looks very beautiful! I was able to receive the pot you gave me. Right now, it's being used as a decoration in my room with a woman's severed head in it."
"It... wasn't for a head. But I guess that it's yours now, you're welcome to do whatever you want."
"You're more than welcome to come visit me! I do enjoy everyone's company!"
"I agree! Seeing you here and now makes me happy! I would've had sad thoughts thinking you were defeated. My heart tightened out of fright."
"Is that why you're hiding back there, Hantengu?" Doma turns over to the staircase where an elderly timid demon cowering behind them.
"Horrible! Simply horrible! During the time as Upper Ranks, Gyokko couldn't keep track of the time."
Upper Rank 4: Hantengu
"113 years have passed since we were all together. Such a strange number of years. An odd number even! It's truly horrifying!"
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Flames
ActionAn alternate take of the canon story where, Tanjiro has learned Sun Breathing, the Kamado family lives, Nezuko becomes a Demon Slayer, Zenitsu masters Thunder Breathing, and isn't scared of everything. None of the Hashira die, some of the battles ar...