Chapter 59

After Zero was teleported out of the Infinity Castle, Nakime knelt on the high platform, looking down.

At this time, the Infinity Castle could be said to be more severely damaged than when it was destroyed by the steel monster for the first time!

A mess, full of scars.

The surface of the charred wood chips even had a thin layer of water frost!

Collapsed rooms, broken stairs, etc...

Looking at Doma, she was even more angry!

If it weren't for this guy, how could the Infinity Castle have become like this again?!

Doma was still that smiling appearance.

"Nakime!" Kibutsuji Muzan's voice came from his mind.

Plucking the shamisen, she teleported Kibutsuji Muzan to the Infinity Castle, including the other Upper Rank demons, who were also teleported into the Infinity Castle together.

"Nakime, what exactly..." Kibutsuji Muzan returned to the Infinity Castle, just wanting to ask Nakime what had happened, but then he saw the Infinity Castle destroyed into a mess.

Went out for a trip, and the Infinity Castle was destroyed again?!

The other Upper Rank demons teleported to the Infinity Castle also had a look of having seen a ghost, not understanding what was going on?

"Muzan-sama, all this was brought by Doma-sama." Nakime replied.

Instantly, Kibutsuji Muzan and the other Upper Rank demons' eyes looked at Doma in unison.

Kibutsuji Muzan's arm directly turned into an alien arm, grabbed Doma, and read his memory.

A few minutes later, Kibutsuji Muzan had black lines on his face.

He understood the cause and effect of the matter.

It turned out that Doma had fought the female Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps two years ago with a playful attitude.

Not only did he not kill her, but he also attracted Zero, who wasn't even a Demon Slayer Corps swordsman at that time.

That female Pillar, as learned from Doma's memory, was Zero's current lover.

Zero came to the Wan Shi Paradise Sect to vent his anger for his lover and found Doma to torture him.

And at that time, it was precisely because he had a bad premonition in his heart that he gathered the Upper Rank demons to the Infinity Castle, preparing to start a meeting.

The result was that Zero was torturing Doma at that time, and it just so happened that he was teleported to the Infinity Castle by Nakime together, hence this scene.

The reason Nakime couldn't respond to him was that she was blown into pieces by Zero, and Doma also couldn't reply to him because he was blown into pieces.

Figuring out the cause and effect, Kibutsuji Muzan's eyes became bloodthirsty and cruel.

Who did you have to provoke, but you had to provoke Zero!

If you didn't eat women, you wouldn't have met that female Pillar, and you wouldn't have brought disaster to the Infinity Castle!

The first time was because of his miscalculation, which led to the Infinity Castle almost being destroyed.

And this time...

"Doma!!!"

With a roar, he directly smashed Doma into the floor, and his full anger had nowhere to vent.

He wanted to kill Doma now, but Upper Rank demons weren't that easy to create, so he endured it for the time being.

However, the punishment for Doma was definitely unavoidable.

A pressure was emitted, pressing on Doma.

Instantly, blood flowed from his seven orifices, and blood overflowed because his body couldn't bear this pressure.

Seeing Doma being taught a lesson, Akaza was the happiest one in his heart!

Sometimes Doma would eat women in front of him and chat with him from time to time.

Completely ignoring whether he could stand it or not!

Speaking sometimes seemed very normal, but in reality, it was sarcastic.

Kibutsuji Muzan vented for a while before stopping.

"Nakime, how long will it take for the Infinity Castle to be repaired?"

"Reporting to Master, this time it may take longer, a month at the longest, ten days at the shortest."

Last time Nakime spent ten days repairing the Infinity Castle; this time the situation was more serious, so the time might be longer.

Immediately, Kibutsuji Muzan injected a large amount of his own blood into Nakime.

"Absorb this blood, become stronger, and then be used by me!"

"Yes... Muzan... sama..."

After the sudden blood entered her body, it kept eroding her limbs and bones, causing Nakime extreme pain.

It was as if ten thousand ants were gnawing at every inch of her skin.

After a while, Nakime finally recovered.

Seeing this, Kibutsuji Muzan nodded with satisfaction and extended his finger to carve a number on her eye: Wu.

Upper Rank Wu—Nakime.

"From now on, you are Upper Rank Wu; repair the Infinity Castle as soon as possible!"

"Yes, Muzan-sama."

He also called out to Doma: "Doma, restrain yourself a bit recently! Hurry up and get your Wan Shi Paradise Sect back in order, and speed up the search for news of the Blue Bianhua!"

"Okay, I know, Master~"

Seeing Doma still smiling like that, he almost couldn't help but slap him to death!

Just as he was about to let Nakime teleport them all away, he heard a trace of unusual sound.

Beep~ beep~ beep~...

This sound sounded very familiar, and there was more than one!

Every Upper Rank demon present heard it.

Just as they were looking for the source of the sound, Nakime suddenly noticed that something was glowing in the dark corner behind her.

It also made a "beep~ beep~" sound.

Looking along the faint light, it displayed a red countdown.

【00:05】【00:04】……

Looking at this familiar thing, she finally remembered where she had seen it! Her body trembled involuntarily!

At the same time, Kibutsuji Muzan and Kokushibo also remembered this familiar sound.

【00:01】

"Nakime! Quick..."

【00:00】

Bang!! Bang!! ……

Dozens of explosion sounds rang out in succession, and its power caused a strong airflow vibration!

The Infinity Castle was blown into pieces again, and flames splashed everywhere!

In the flames of the explosion, Kibutsuji Muzan and all the Upper Rank demons were blown into pieces again!

The fiercely burning high-temperature flames seemed to want to roast them all.

Even more miserable was Nakime; the position where she knelt, just happened to have a timed bomb pressed under her butt, plus the one behind her, she was blown twice in a row.

Making her feel like crying and dying...

"You damned Demon Slayer! I will never let you go!..."

Buried under the ruins, Kibutsuji Muzan, who was in a miserable state, roared.

……

Zero was riding a motorcycle on the way back to the Demon Slayer Corps.

His mood seemed to be very good.

Moving forward all the way, he rarely didn't go to find those evil demons hiding.

"I wonder if Kibutsuji Muzan received the gift I left in the Infinity Castle at the end? He should be very 【satisfied】 with this gift, right?! Hehe~"

He even imagined Kibutsuji Muzan receiving his gift and dancing excitedly there.

Thinking about it, he felt it was funny!

Returning to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, he retrieved the motorcycle back into the 【Nano Space】 and carried the Nichirin Sickle on his shoulder.

By the way, he activated the music of the 【Analysis Glasses】 and found a song to play.

【Music playback mode activated】

【Come and Get your love】

【Playing...】

【? Hail~?】

【? Hail~?】

【? What's the matter with your head yeah?】

【? Hail】

【? Hail】

【? What's the matter with your head mind?】

【? And your sign an-aoh-oh-oh~?】

……

Following the rhythm of the music, he walked on the road home.

He even stepped and danced from time to time, completely unaware that some passing female swordsmen were looking at him with curious eyes.

"What's... wrong with Pillar Zero? He seems very happy?"

"I don't know either! But what is that sound? It feels so interesting~"

"Why is your shoulder shaking?!"

"I don't know, hearing that sound made me start shaking along with it..."

Passing by the Butterfly Mansion, he happened to be met by Shinobu Kocho.

"What's wrong with Zero?" Shinobu Kocho looked puzzled, with a bunch of question marks appearing on her head.

It was the first time she had seen Zero so happy.

She stepped forward and asked: "Zero, what are you doing?"

Zero was still immersed in his own happy world, naturally not noticing Shinobu Kocho on the side.

This angered Shinobu Kocho, and she directly shouted: "Brother-in-law!!"

Thump~

Flat ground fall!

Zero, who fell to the ground, looked up at Shinobu Kocho behind him and found that many female swordsmen were covering their faces and laughing softly.

Zero: ……

Done! So embarrassing...

Damn it, if I had known, I wouldn't have listened to music!

Causing me to be so embarrassed!

Forget it, put it on Kibutsuji Muzan's head.

Next time I meet him, I must beat him until he cracks!

(Muzan: M's...)

He hurriedly climbed up, patted the dust off his body, and came to Shinobu Kocho as if nothing had happened.

As long as I'm not embarrassed, the embarrassed ones are others.

"Ahem, Shinobu, is something the matter?"

"You seem very happy?"

"Do I? You saw wrong, hehe..."

This matter cannot be said; if it reached Kanae and Mitsuri's ears, they would definitely worry again.

"Is that so? Many people saw what happened just now, brother-in-law~"

"That... Shinobu, can you not call me brother-in-law? It feels weird... you'd better call me by my name, I'm more used to that."

"Feels weird?" Speaking of this, Shinobu Kocho got angry; ever since her sister got together with Zero, she rarely returned to the Butterfly Mansion!

Counting it up in a month, there were only one or two times she would stay at the Butterfly Mansion, and the rest of the time was basically the same as Mitsuri, staying at Zero's mansion.

Including eating, sleeping, and training, it was all like this!

"You still have the nerve to say that! Ever since my sister followed you, she hasn't returned to the Butterfly Mansion much; I've persuaded her several times and it's still the same!

Do you know that the Butterfly Mansion sometimes has many things that need my sister to help?! If you don't bring my sister back to the Butterfly Mansion today, I will..."

"Ah, what will you do? My little sister Shinobu?"

Before Shinobu Kocho finished speaking, Kanae appeared on the side with Mitsuri at some point.

Mitsuri: "Zero-kun, long time no see, I missed you so much~"

Kanae: "Zero, you've worked hard during this time~"

Zero: "Kanae, Mitsuri, it seems your bodies have recovered almost completely."

Kanae: "Yes, it's just a bit stuffy."

Mitsuri: "Mm-hmm!"

Hearing the report from the Kasugai Crow, Zero was back.

Therefore, the two women couldn't wait to see him.

On the other side, the female swordsmen hid around the corner of the wall, poked their heads out, and their eyes were full of little stars.

It was as if they had eaten something sweet.

"Wow~ I feel like they look so happy~"

"Pillar Zero, Flower Pillar, and Love Pillar, the three of them are so sweet~"

"Why do I feel like Insect Pillar is glowing a bit? Is it an illusion?"

Shinobu Kocho on the side heard this sentence and indeed felt that she was glowing a bit too much.

Gritting her teeth there, making a "creak creak" sound.

Well~ having a partner and forgetting the sister!

Am I still your own sister?

The number of times returning to the Butterfly Mansion in a month can be counted on one hand.

Every time the stay time doesn't exceed one hour!

"Sister, brother-in-law, Mitsuri-chan, the three of you are enough; there are still people here, pay attention to the occasion, okay!?"

"Ah, little sister Shinobu, I'm really sorry, hehe~"

Seeing this, Shinobu Kocho felt a bit helpless.

Suddenly, a plan came to mind.

She revealed that belly-black smile.

"Hmph, this is what you brought upon yourself, brother-in-law~ I was just worrying that there was no one to help me test medicine! I'd like to see if you can keep your sanity under the effect of that medicine?! Hehe~" Shinobu Kocho thought to herself.

At this time, Kasugai Crow Xue flew over from not far away, landed on Zero's shoulder, and said: "Master, Master has something to find you."

"Okay, I know. Kanae, Mitsuri, you two go back first; I'll go see Master."

"Mm, come back early."

"Zero, we'll wait for you."

Before leaving, the two women gave Zero a hug.

Shinobu Kocho indicated that the existence of her lightbulb was a bit redundant!

……

Ubuyashiki Mansion.

Ubuyashiki Kagaya and his wife were sitting in the inner room of the back courtyard, with a table in front of them, on which tea and snacks were placed, waiting for Zero's arrival.

Not long after, Zero had already arrived at the back courtyard.

"Zero, you're here, sit."

"Thank you."

Coming to the table, he sat down cross-legged.

"Zero, the movement you made this time is a bit too big!" Ubuyashiki Kagaya said directly to the point.

The tone didn't have any meaning of blame, but was full of worry.

"I didn't want to either, but I just couldn't swallow this breath..." Zero was also a bit embarrassed, after all, he didn't tell anyone about this matter.

As for why Ubuyashiki Kagaya knew, it was naturally Kasugai Crow Xue's notification, plus sending some swordsmen to investigate, and then he understood.

Although it wasn't much, he could guess a little bit.

It's just that Ubuyashiki Kagaya was also a bit helpless, saying that although Zero is a Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, there are some things that even Pillars cannot violate.

Rather than saying Zero is a Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, it's better to say Zero and he have a cooperative relationship.

The Demon Slayer Corps provides him with convenience, and he supports half the sky of intelligence and provides combat support for the Demon Slayer Corps.

The matter Zero caused this time also resulted in the death of several ordinary people! It's just that after investigation, those people wouldn't matter even if they died.

What they did was no different from evil demons.

So Ubuyashiki Kagaya wouldn't blame Zero.

To put it bluntly, he just turned a blind eye.

Moreover, if it weren't for Butterfly Kanae, Zero might not have joined the Demon Slayer Corps.

Secondly, the current situation of the Demon Slayer Corps is getting better and better, and these are inseparable from Zero.

"Can you tell me what exactly happened?"

"This matter has to start from two years ago, at that time, I met Kanae who was fighting Upper Rank Two..."

Zero didn't hide anything either, directly telling the whole story.

More than an hour later, Ubuyashiki Kagaya also understood what was going on.

In the end, it was for Butterfly Kanae.

He was even very happy for Butterfly Kanae in his heart, having met such a person who loved her, and also Kanroji Mitsuri.

"Zero, I hope you temporarily won't execute missions for the next period of time; I will ask Mr. Shinjuro to help patrol your area."

"Why?"

Ubuyashiki Kagaya gave a bitter smile and said: "Kibutsuji Muzan is probably already hating you to the bone, but with his habits, he will definitely hide and not show his face again.

It was not easy to catch Kibutsuji Muzan's little tail, and I don't want to let go!"

Speaking of which, it was true, falling into the Infinity Castle twice back and forth.

Especially this second time, it was actually Zero who came to the door automatically.

From the bottom of his heart, he had a little sympathy for Kibutsuji Muzan; who did he have to provoke, but he had to provoke Zero.

And he had no way to deal with Zero!

"Eh... I didn't use that much force..."

Didn't use that much force...

Ubuyashiki Kagaya: ……

Ubuyashiki Amane: ……

Ubuyashiki Amane on the side heard this sentence, and her heart felt strange; she still remembered when Zero eliminated the Upper Rank demon for the first time two years ago, he seemed to have said the same thing.

【'Just eliminating an Upper Rank demon, no need to be so excited...'】

"Hey~ alright, I'll listen to you; I won't execute missions for this period of time, just in time to accompany Kanae and Mitsuri more."

Zero also knew what Ubuyashiki Kagaya was worried about, so he just listened to him.

"That's good." Seeing Zero finally agree, he felt relieved in his heart; he was afraid that if Zero continued to make such a fuss, Kibutsuji Muzan might hide for another few hundred years.

Moreover, Ubuyashiki Kagaya could also feel that Zero's changes were also very big; when he first met him, all he had in his eyes was indifference, and he didn't care about anything.

Now, whether it was personality or temperament, it was much better than before, and he also had a bit more concern and a little humor for people.

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【There is one more chapter before the beginning of Tanjiro's plot. Here I will explain first, although the novel I wrote is not very good and a bit trashy, I have self-awareness about this point, but I will try my best! The update is slow because I have to update two books at the same time, and the word count of each chapter is a bit much. As for how much, you can open the directory to check, thank you for your support and encouragement all along!】