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"In this world, there is no such thing as betrayal-only insufficient benefits."
To the righteous clans, he was the demonic monster known as Tomioka. To his family, he was Giyu Mizushima, the Rank F disappointment. After three hundred years of blood, slaughter, and hiding in the shadows, Giyu has successfully refined the Level 10 Tide of Aeons to do the impossible: reset his fate.
Now, he has returned to his twelve-year-old body on the eve of the Mizushima Clan's Waterfall Ceremony. His arrogant brother, Tsuguo, still views him as a pathetic stepping stone. The Elders still view him as a waste of rice. They have no idea that the child standing before them is an ancient monster who has already lived three centuries of war.
This time, Giyu isn't looking for a place to belong. He is looking for the peak of power. And he will use the blood of his own kin to pave the way.
Author's Note:
This is a Demon Slayer inspired Dark Fantasy AU.
Expect a ruthless, pragmatic protagonist who prioritizes logic and personal gain over emotion. The world features a unique cultivation ranking system where the "Righteous Path" is capped at Level 8, while only the "Demonic Path" holds the forbidden secrets to reaching Level 10. This story explores clan politics, ancient secrets, and the cold reality of a world where strength is the only truth.