Chapter 21: We Meet Again, Tokito

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"Tell us everything kid." Sanemi staring at Tanjiro. "I managed to pick up a scent. there was infact a demon here, two actually." Tanjiro then continues to explain "The demon scent was familiar.. it was none other than Upper Moon Three, but he was not alone because there was another scent that is not human." Sanemi widened his eyes as ticks appeared on his face out of anger. Upper Moon Three. The demon that KILLED Kyojuro. Sanemi then grilled menacingly "I'll make sure that Upper Moon won't make it out alive for killing Kyojuro! I will MAKE SURE." Sanemi was really angry and hurt at the same time but he will avenge his comrade. "We're with you Shinazugawa." Tanjiro granting his supports to Sanemi, the others nodded too.

It finally night time and the team waited. Tanjiro then now picked up a scent, "Upper Moon Three is here!" Tanjiro alerting everyone. Muichiro got up and grabbed his sword. Nezuko got up too and transformed to her demon form. The team got out of the work shop and we're ready. but as soon everyone got out. Muichiro felt a dangerous prescence. "No! everyone hide quick!" Muichiro desperately telling everyone to wait a little longer. Tanjiro and Genya had to force to hold Sanemi back. "What the hell? what now?!" Sanemi being ticked off.

Another demon has appeared. It was taller and approached Upper Moon Three on top of the roofs. "Upper Moon One.." Muichiro whispered. When everyone heard it they got shocked. "Th-thats your ancestor Mui?" Tanjiro covered his nose with his hand as he can smell the overwhelming aura surrounding Upper Moon One. "What did you say? You are related to Upper Moon One? THAT thing?!" Sanemi glaring at Muichiro "My grandfather is not a thing!" Muichiro disliking what Sanemi just said. Muichiro then realized.. Kokushibo can sense the prescence of other living beings. "Run.. RUUUN!" Muichiro quickly dragged Tanjiro and Nezuko while Sanemi carried Genya.  a whole powerful slice of crescent moon was sent towards them causing an explosion.

Everyone got on their feet only to see Upper Moon One facing them right in front of them. Tanjiro started to tremble. He doesn't like the scent of the intimidating aura that surrounds Upper Moon One. "Oi. are you actually going to fight these weaklings by yourself?" Upper Moon Three jumped down and stood beside Upper Moon One. "Akaza. Tell Douma we got what we came here for and go back." Upper Moon One still stared at the demon slayers. "Oh hoho I will not miss the opportunity to beat these weaklings up! ESPECIALLY THAT HANAFUDA EARRINGS BOY."  Upper Moon One quickly gasped hearing that. Hanafuda earrings? but aren't those earrings.. belonged to his younger twin brother..? How.?

"Guys.. we have to get out quick.. we have no chance against them.." Muichiro knows damn well what Kokushibo is capable off. And now thats Akaza is here things is going to be unpleasant. Kokushibo walked closer but Muichiro drew his sword. "Im sorry. But I can't let you hurt my friends!" Kokushibo then realized. "So you regained your memories... I was hoping you do but it seemed it only made you go against me." Muichiro noticed that Kokushibo is talking normally instead of slowly. Oh boy.. things are going down hill. Then suddenly everything went cold and chilly. another demon has appeared out of no where. Muichiro knew who it was and knew that everyone is in danger. "Woah woah woah! a party without me? how cruel of you everyone." a tall demon with colorful eyes appeared... who had Upper Two written in Kanji in his eyes. 

Muichiro started to tremble. Tanjiro too. They are able to tell the power of the Upper Moons but now they are facing the three strongest ones. "Hey lord Kokushibo! isn't that you're grandson over there?" Douma refering to Muichiro. "Wow. You had a family? Im suprised their bloodline continued and now we're standing in front of a former hashira who was your descendant." Akaza commented. "You're descendant would be delicious if it was human." Kokushibo grew irritated hearing what Douma said but ignored it. "Everyone! we need to get out of here! we have no chance against them at the same time we have to get away quick!" Muichiro trying to force everyone to leave but Sanemi and Tanjiro were angry. They were angry at Akaza but now is not the right time. Everyone started to run away to get away as soon as possible. "Oh I LOVE playing tag!" Douma then quickly chased after them. "Where do you think you all going?!" Akaza followed too. Kokushibo is now standing there to make sure the two Upper Moons don't do anything stupid that get themselves decapitated and mostly. Making sure Muichiro doesn't get harmed either.

Akaza went after Tanjiro . Tanjiro was able to deflect Akaza's attacks Kanao joined in to help Tanjiro. "Nezuko! help Sanemi!" Nezuko nodded to Tanjiro's request and quickly jumped to drag Sanemi out of Douma's attacks. everything was cold so cold.. When Sanemi tried to breath, he felt pain in his lungs. "What wrong? is it too cold?" Upper Moon Two continued to smile evily. Nezuko then used her Blood Demon Art to warm up Sanemi and the cold air. "Woah. pink fire? thats impressive girly." a shot from the shotgun was heard and was going towards Upper Moon Two. It was quickly defltected by Kokushibo. "Stop playing with your preys Douma. It makes you lose your guard down." Sanemi and Genya got shocked at Upper Moon One's speed. then as Kokushibo was about to use a technique. Muichiro quickly tried to attack him.

"Stay out of this Muichiro." Kokushibo threw Muichiro away. Now Sanemi and Nezuko have to deal with Douma while Tanjiro and Genya deal with Akaza. Muichiro wants to help the others but he have to deal with Kokushibo. "Sorai! quick report this to the headquarters we need backup!" Sorai was worried about Sanemi but it had to go, it flew at high speed much faster than other crows. He is hoping if they could last longer before backup comes.  

Tanjiro was really furious towards Akaza after everything he has done right after killing Kyojuro. As soon he was focusing to use his hinokami kagura, he felt pain in his lungs. it was too cold.. too cold.. Nezuko had to use her blood demon art often to keep the area warm but Douma is really tough and can even freeze them. At this point the two Upper Moons are just toying their preys and not using their full force.  

"Hinokami Kagura!" Tanjiro readying his atack. This attracted Kokushibo's attention, he never heard about "Hinokami Kagura" and watched him. "Second form! Clear blue sky!" Tanjiro unleashed a circle of flames, Akaza quickly backed away to dodge the attack. This has shocked Kokushibo... "Could it be..?". Kokushibo snapped back to deflect one of Muichiro's attacks. "I guess I'll have to pin you at the wall again." Kokushibo unleashed several dangerous slashes. Muichiro managed to dodge them but it was a distraction. Kokushibo jumped and stomped on Muichiro, grabbing him and pins him at the wall once again. Muichiro felt enraged remembering the day he fought Kokushibo for the first time, instead of being pinned by his own sword, Kokushibo had to trap him. 


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