𝑖 𝑤𝑜𝑛𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑠𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛

Chapter 21

"Argh! I didn't even scratch him!!" 

"Loathsome moonchains!" 

"Stone Breathing.. Second Form: Upper Smash!" 

Gyomeis chain swung around Kokushibos neck, however he placed his sword against his neck at the last second to block it from strangling him. The chain was strong, too dense for his sword to cut through, so he slipped from underneath. 

"The iron, in the chain, axe and ball.. of this weapon is extremely pure. This katana created from my glesh.. would be destroyed before i could cut that weapon. Iron that has absorbed that much sunlight.. hadn't even been discovered in the sengoku period when swordsmithing was at its peak. Nonetheless, i just have to get inside its reach."

"He's heavily built and has the strength to wield this weapon like an extension of his own body.. with so much lightness and agility. Its unbelievable."

"Moon Breathing.. second form.."

"Stone Breathing.. fourth form.."

"Volcanic rock rapid conquest! Pearl flower moon gazing!" 

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Shinobu and Giyu were together trying to fine the other corps members. 

"OW! OW! IT hURTS! CARRY ME!!! OWWWWW AHHHH IM IN PAIN! CARRY MEE!!" 

It was zenitsu voice. He was next to Murata who had minor injuries but somehow they got separated from their comrades as a demon pawn came and split the floor in half. 

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Muichiro was terribly in pain. Kokushibos attacks were fall beyond his skills. He breathed heavily. He felt his heart slow down and his surroundings morphing. He collapsed onto the ground clutching his arm in pain and agony. 

"This is bad. Im no use with an injury like this. Im not blessed with a physique like Uzui's or strength like Gyomei. We must at least defeat Upper ank 1. Lessen the burden on those still alive and able to fight. If im like this at least i should do something useful first." He thought. 

"Tokito.. Im sorry but could you push my body back together? My arms are over there."

"Genya!! You're alive! Your body.. can you reconnect it?" 

"It could be difficult and um. That chunk of hair from the upper rank demon over there.. would you bring it here and feed it to me? I want to fight.. to the end. I will protect my brother. I won't let him die."

"Understood. Lets fight together until the end."

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"I see. You too are a marked one. Too bad. From what i've seen.. i'd say your age i about 27. I regreat the loss. Without exception, the marked ones die before they each the age of 25. Even if they manifest the mark.. and are able to improve their power, it emrely reduces their life span. You showed the mark and are past 25. So you will probably die tonight. Your body and the techniques ou have devloped to their utmost ability will disappear from this world. Do you not think that is lamentable?" 

"No i don't. The marked ones already understand that." Even with gyomeis blind eyes you could see and feel the emotion. But he knew this beforehand, he knew he'd die. But it was for a good reason. To make sure the world doesn't lose anymore innocent civilians. 

"So you knew? Even if the mark had not appeared, as long as tou are in the demon slayer corps, there is no guarantee you will to tomorrow." 

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Sanemi was on the floor, he had a good endurance for pain. He was pissed off on my Gyomei was having a useless chat with this ugly fugly demon with 6 eyes. It was even worse than him, who had no eyebrows. He clutched on to his katana and slowly trudged himself to where they were. Kanao was helping Muichiro on the side with his wounds and feeding Genya the hair. Inosuke wasn't anywhere. Sanemi was far enough to start running, builting momentum and landing a solid hit. 

"This man also has the mark. Are almost all hashira in this time marked ones?"

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"Genya.. are you all right? Genya hang in there you can do it. Genya!" Kanao had just finished feeding the hair to him. Just before, she was about to attack Upper Rank 1 when he saw these two young ones were in need of help. She bandaged Muichiros wounds which she did skillfully thanks to Shinobu. 

"A voice? Who is it? What. My body reconnected with incredible healing speed. IS this just from eating that Upper Ranks hair? Its because of the demons blood concentration. The speed of my circulaion is increasing. I feel so good right now. Theres one more thing- the tip of that demons broken katana. If i could eat that i'd get more- Ungh. That voice again.. resounding in my head...'Kokoushibo.. how many hashira have you defeated? Dont let them come here yet....'  This .. is.. is that Muzan? Muzans voice? As i become more demonic i can even hear the voice of muzan. What will happen to my body?"