Danmachi: Voyager of Worlds Ability

[50] : Breaking Limits! Transparent World! The Price of Victory

"We won, we've won!"

Standing at the edge of the battlefield, Tanjiro Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Zenitsu Agatsuma, who had been watching Mika and Kyojuro Rengoku face off against Akaza, couldn't help but shout.

When the Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku first began battling Akaza, the three of them had wanted to rush in and help. But the speed of the two fighters was simply too fast - they couldn't even follow with their eyes. At the same time, the clash of fighting spirits between Akaza and Rengoku was oppressing their minds, making their bodies unable to move.

As the battle progressed, they could see the Flame Pillar weakening. Yet they couldn't do anything to help. Just as they were feeling anxious and helpless, Mika's figure suddenly entered the battlefield. After just two or three clashes, he had severed Akaza's head.

"Has Mika really become this strong? I'm a bit envious, but this is wonderful!"

"We've succeeded in killing an Upper Rank demon!"

"And it was the third strongest among the Upper Ranks."

"This is amazing!"

Filled with excitement over the death of an Upper Rank demon, the three of them ran excitedly towards Mika. But at that moment, something unexpected happened.

...

"Did Akaza really die just like that?" Mika suddenly thought to himself after personally beheading Akaza.

Akaza was strong. In a direct confrontation, even if Mika fought with all his might, they would likely be evenly matched. Yet such a powerful opponent had his head so easily severed by Mika, ending his life.

"It was his experience that betrayed him!" Mika quickly concluded.

Through their earlier battle, Akaza, with his centuries of combat experience, had easily judged Mika's basic abilities. Based on his experience, he had positioned himself in a seemingly dangerous but actually safe situation. He believed that after six empty-handed strikes, Mika wouldn't have the ability to cut off his arm and then continue to sever his neck. According to his experience, Akaza's choice at that moment was undoubtedly perfect.

But the reality was that he lost. He was defeated by something beyond his experience

Originally, Mika hadn't planned to use Nen. After all, Muzan Kibutsuji, the big boss of this world, far surpassed him in abilities, and it wasn't yet time for the final battle. Therefore, Mika didn't want to expose his true capabilities. He had only intended to fight with Breathing techniques and swordsmanship, joining the Demon Slayer Corps for a real-life cosplay and to continue honing his sword skills and Breathing techniques.

Unfortunately, Akaza's confidence gave Mika an opportunity. It allowed Mika to seize the moment and behead him, taking his life.

"Although it's a bit sudden, since we've won, we shouldn't look gloomy. We should smile!" Looking at Tanjiro and the others running towards him, Mika smiled and waved.

Then he walked towards the fallen Kyojuro Rengoku. Earlier, Akaza had indeed struck with killing intent, severely injuring Rengoku with that attack.

As Mika approached Rengoku, just as he was about to help him up, a sense of crisis rapidly rose in his mind, constantly alerting him.

"Watch out!" Tanjiro's shout came at the same time.

Although his eyes hadn't seen it, the sharp sound of wind had already told Mika everything. Behind him, an enemy was attacking. And they had concealed their presence.

Quickly turning around, what entered Mika's sight was the headless Akaza. Unlike before, this time Akaza showed no outward signs of his fighting spirit.