Chapter 15: Platinum Suture, Unexpected Muzan

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Chapter 15 - 15: Platinum Suture, Unexpected Muzan Tanjiro stared blankly at the thread and needle moving in the air by themselves, feeling as if there was something invisible beside Jotaro helping him. 'What the hell is this thing!' Star Platinum received the needle and thread by hand, then immediately reached into Jotaro's pocket and took out a box of matches. These were what Jotaro used to light cigarettes. In reality, Jotaro, who possessed Star Platinum, had no need for matches or even a lighter. Star Platinum only needed to snap its fingers, the heat generated from the high-speed friction was enough to instantly ignite the cigarette in Jotaro's mouth. As an old smoker, he always carried something to light up with. It was a habit formed over many years, and even after awakening a Stand like Star Platinum, Jotaro hadn't changed it immediately. Facts prove that having something to light a fire with on you is never a bad thing. Just like now, he could use the flame lit by matches to sterilize the sewing needle. Star Platinum's two fingers quickly scraped, creating countless sparks. In an instant, the match ignited out of nowhere. Then it held the sewing needle over the flame and repeatedly scorched it. In such extreme conditions, stopping the bleeding was the top priority. As for wound infection, it could only be handled as best as possible. Star Platinum held the flame-sterilized sewing needle and floated before Jotaro. Its hawk-like eyes accurately identified the wound through the bloody mess. Pupils contracted, then enlarged, just like a high-precision microscope. In just a few moments, it moved with great speed, skillfully and precisely controlling the needle and thread, freely weaving through the skin. Sewing thread is different from medical sutures. The former's material isn't suitable for the human body and might cause foreign object reactions. Besides, sewing thread is relatively coarse and not suitable for piercing skin tissue. Even for a seasoned doctor, operating with it could still cause additional damage to the wound with one misstep. Star Platinum's movements were swift and steady. The needle tip lightly pierced the edge of the skin and followed the direction of the wound, threading with precision. Every stitch seemed to be calculated precisely, without the slightest waste or hesitation. The suture was completed in a single breath! Not only was the thread pulled tight enough, it didn't overly pull the skin either. The stitches didn't look sewn on, they looked like they were originally part of the body. To achieve such a degree of suturing, having agile and steady hands is just the foundation, it also requires precision beyond that of machines. During the suturing, Jotaro furrowed his brows tightly and didn't make a sound. It wasn't because he didn't feel pain, on the contrary, even he found the sensation of a needle piercing back and forth through his body unpleasant. Fortunately, Star Platinum was fast enough. In just a moment, the discomfort vanished. "Yare yare... this is seriously messed up..." Jotaro put his coat back on and muttered in a low voice. "Jotaro-san, are you alright?" Kie asked with concern. He was seriously injured yet acted like it was nothing, without making a sound. No one knew what Jotaro had experienced in the past, or maybe he was just born that strong. Whatever the reason, it stirred maternal instincts in Kie. After all, seventeen-year-old Jotaro in her eyes was no different from a child. He was a good kid. After these days of interaction, Kie thought so. The wound had been stitched up. The bleeding gradually lessened, and soon a scab formed over the wound. It looked scary, but in reality, it was no longer a major issue. Of course, that's from the perspective of someone with a physique like Jotaro's. A normal person bleeding like a fountain would've long since fainted and died. Jotaro didn't reply, slowly straightening his body. Compared to his own injury, he was more concerned about that demon right now. He had no idea how long a demon like that would need to recover from such wounds. But there was one thing he knew for sure, the demon definitely noticed the existence of his Stand. Once it recovered, the next battle would undoubtedly be even more difficult. The best option would be to strike again while the demon still hadn't caught its breath. But doing that would be too risky and might endanger the Kamado family. For him, protecting their safety was the first priority. 'Yare yare... let's hope those wounds are more serious for the demon than expected...' "Jotaro-san, was that man a demon?" After calming his younger siblings, Tanjiro finally voiced the doubt in his heart. Jotaro gave a small nod. Tanjiro said in disbelief, "I didn't think demons really existed..." His whole body was ice-cold, and he trembled uncontrollably. "If Jotaro-san hadn't been here today, our family... our family..." Tanjiro dared not imagine any further. Against a demon like that, they had absolutely no means to resist. They would've been slaughtered in an instant. "Tanjiro, calm down. Now is not the time for this." Jotaro said sternly, "Stay alert! The danger isn't over yet!" Jotaro's tone suddenly turned cold, and he instantly moved to shield the Kamado family behind him. Because just now, the body of Muzan, which he had been staring at the whole time, had disappeared. "Jotaro-san..." "Don't talk!" Jotaro shouted harshly. Star Platinum instantly appeared beside him and entered a combat-ready state. 'Impossible! With such heavy injuries, could that demon have already recovered?' Even Dio, after brain damage, couldn't recover in such a short time. There are differences even between cells, brain cells are much more complex than others. Other cells have simpler functions, like muscle cells for movement, or red blood cells for oxygen transport. But brain cells are much more complex in function. Neurons communicate through electrical and chemical signals. The neural network they form controls and coordinates body functions such as sensation, movement, emotion, and cognition. Although the brain only makes up 2% of body weight, it consumes 20% of the body's energy. Moreover, unlike other cells that regenerate quickly, brain cells have limited regeneration capacity. That's why repairing a damaged brain is even harder than repairing a body. Dio was the same. When Jotaro destroyed his brain back then, he couldn't even take care of himself for a long time. Jotaro remembered it very clearly. Against that demon, he not only destroyed the brain, but completely shattered it. 'Even so, it still recovered quickly?' Jotaro's face darkened instantly. A demon with that kind of regeneration, forget about Star Platinum eliminating it, just surviving until morning would be extremely difficult. "Yare yare daze..." Jotaro's guess was correct. Compared to repairing other parts, repairing the brain required more time for the demon. Muzan's regeneration wasn't much stronger than Dio's. His only advantage over Dio was that he had seven hearts and five brains inside his body. Even if Jotaro destroyed one brain, he still had four spares in his body to replace it. He didn't need to spend too much time or energy repairing the damaged brain, he could just immediately switch to a spare. Even the meticulous Jotaro would never have guessed this. After all, Star Platinum didn't have x-ray vision. ═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═ patreon.com/XenosX ????Joining Patreon keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.????

Chapter 15: Platinum Suture, Unexpected Muzan

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