Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hinokami Flames

Demon Slayer Zero

Many people in the room were in complete surprise as the Flower Hashira Kanae Kocho has awakened from coma and is now facing the deranged Kokushibo who is reaching his limits. "So, the supposed comatose Flower Hashira has indeed returned." Kokushibo said panting. "I guess that Doma was not mistaking. But I'll finish what he started."

"Missing a vital point was a miracle in my count." Kanae replied. "From there, I was able to learn many new things from many visitors. In my long slumber, I started to train myself mentally. And now I'm here, learning that my younger brother has become a Hashira, how many of the Upper Ranks have fallen, and that our Oyakata died confronting you."

"K-Kanae!" Shinobu cried out. "He's even more powerful... then when we faced him. The blades in his body... they were able to bring everyone else down."

"It's alright, Shinobu."

"Kanae?"

"My muscles have stayed in physical condition when I first heard your voice. So, my body kept itself from weakening as if primal instincts kept myself in top shape."

"Is that all you demon slayers have to say!?" Kokushibo called out. "I admit there was one opponent besides Tanjiro Kamado who got the best of me before, but I'll make sure I never lose again!"

Then suddenly all of the blades on Kokushibo's body were snapped off. "All that talking, can get you really distracted." Kanae said from behind. Kokushibo swung his sword at her only for it to be blocked.

'This woman, she's been keeping her knowledge on swordsmanship while she was unconscious! And she keeps on showing off this kindhearted aura, like she wishes for us to no longer be enemies! Ridiculous!' Kokushibo regrows his flesh branching blades and continues to attack Kanae, who evades the attacks. 'And there's that accursed mark! It's putting her on speed equal to mine! But her strength is equal to that of either the Wind or Stone Hashira! But I cannot lose here! Not while victory is within my grasp!'

Moon Breathing, 13th Form:

Midnight Anarchy, Animosity

Kokushibo launches four slashes aimed at Kanae's shoulders and knees. However, she counteracts by furiously cutting through them cancelling them out. 

Flower Breathing, 1st Form:

Orchid Blossoming

Kanae bursts through the crescent attacks getting close and thrusting Kokushibo, after which she launches a multitude of slashes making him cry out in searing pain. "I did have wish, a dream. It was that one day, there would come a time where humans and demons would be able to live in harmony together. But I guess I was wrong. After my encounter with Upper Two, he showed no sign of friendship behind that false mask. And the longer I was in that coma, the more I realized that my dream was impossible. So, I lost hope for it."

"Kanae." Sanemi whispered. 

"Until a few months ago. One demon was able to help me out my coma, and quickly but quietly, I trained my limbs until they can properly move again. A demon helped me, making my dream for even one moment a reality."

'This only happened, because I had to take the chance.' Shinobu thought. 'So, thank you, Tamayo.'

"You dare to mock us with a ludicrous dream!?" Kokushibo yelled. "How dare you!" Though his voice, it was shown that he was getting desperate.

Moon Breathing, 9th Form:

Waning Moonswaths