Chapter 29: It’s You! Muzan!

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Chapter 29 - 29: It’s You! Muzan! "Jotaro-san, it's time for you to get out of the way." Shinobu Kocho said breathlessly, "Nezuko has already gone berserk. You alone won't be able to stop her. Killing demons, leave that to us, the Demon Slayer Corps..." "I get pissed off whenever I hear women nagging! Get lost! You hag!" Jotaro furrowed his brows and shouted loudly at Shinobu Kocho. Hearing this, the smile on Shinobu Kocho's face became terrifying. "Never thought there was someone in this world even more annoying than Giyu Tomioka." The smile on her face looked like it was about to fall apart. At that moment, Nezuko let out a low growl and pounced again. Her petite body had become like that of an adult. Her muscles bulged, and even her hair had changed color. With sharp fangs and claws, veins bulging all over her face, she looked like a ghost seeking a life to claim. Her target was clear, it was Jotaro. The life she wanted to take was Jotaro's. Jotaro stood still with his hands in his pockets and a dark expression on his face. Seeing Nezuko charging at him, he still didn't move, showing no reaction. Shinobu Kocho said, "Jotaro-san, someone as annoying as you, even if you really want to die, I won't stop you. But even though I wouldn't be sad about your death, I imagine you have family. For their sake, please step aside. Don't interfere with my work." Jotaro didn't respond. The brim of his black hat covered his face, making his expression unreadable. Shinobu sighed, feeling like she was playing music to a cow. She didn't speak any further. A demon like Nezuko, at this level, even if a civilian interfered, she could still kill her in an instant. Although her strength was the weakest among the Hashira, she was still a Hashira after all. Nezuko got closer and closer, and Shinobu prepared to strike. Just as Nezuko leaped into the air, Shinobu moved. In just an instant, her slender blade was already near Nezuko's chest. At that moment, Jotaro also opened his eyes, and Star Platinum's fist instantly burst from his body. "ORA!" "What!" Shinobu was shocked. The force transmitted through the slender blade made her palm tremble slightly. Her whole body was forced to change direction by that power. She spun several times in the air before finally landing on the ground. "What just happened!?" Her eyes widened as she looked in disbelief at her blade, which was still vibrating at high speed. 'What exactly just happened?' Her Nichirin Blade clearly didn't touch anything. "Jotaro-san! Nezuko!" Before she could think further, Tanjiro's anxious shout interrupted her thoughts. She looked up slowly, Nezuko's legs had locked around Jotaro's waist, and her claws were gripping his neck. Earlier, Star Platinum had only struck at Shinobu, not Nezuko. Jotaro let Nezuko attack him. She opened her bloody mouth, revealing sharp and pointed teeth, and bit straight toward Jotaro. Jotaro still didn't move. His hands were even still in his pants pockets. "He's beyond saving, this guy..." Shinobu shook her head. Even she couldn't make it in time to save him at this distance. Although Jotaro annoyed her, seeing him die before her eyes still made her feel a bit uneasy. "Nezuko! Don't do something foolish!" Tanjiro was terrified too. If Nezuko really hurt Jotaro, then there would be no turning back. She would completely fall into being a demon. The Demon Slayer Corps wouldn't spare her. "Ugh..." Nezuko opened her bloody mouth, staring at this familiar face up close. Beautiful memories surged in her heart. 'No! No! No...' She didn't want to hurt him. But countless voices in her mind tempted, seduced, and urged her. Tears streamed down Nezuko's face, but the voices were about to drown her consciousness. Finally, her entire consciousness fell into darkness. Nezuko roared, and her paused head once again lunged toward Jotaro. Her fangs seemed ready to bite off Jotaro's head. Even so, Jotaro did not summon Star Platinum to stop her. Just as Nezuko was about to succeed, Jotaro's lips parted slightly, and his light green eyes stared at the face before him, both familiar and unfamiliar. He slowly spoke, "Kibutsuji Muzan. The one inside her, is that you?" As soon as those words were said, Nezuko's movements suddenly froze. This time, no more struggle, only shock. Her eyes were full of disbelief. "Yare yare..." Jotaro's eyes carried a needle-like mockery as he said coldly, "Looks like I guessed right." "That night, the one who attacked Tanjiro's family, was you, Muzan." Nezuko's legs still locked Jotaro's waist, her claws still gripped his neck. Jotaro still stood in place, his hands still in his pockets. He still didn't move at all, but Nezuko's actions had completely stopped. Jotaro said calmly, "Tanjiro is your true target. As for the reason, I haven't figured it out yet. But I think it's related to Tanjiro's earrings." Nezuko's body began to tremble slightly. Jotaro looked up, his starry eyes fixed on Nezuko's. He said word by word, "When you saw those earrings, you looked scared. But soon, I'll let you know what true fear is." Nezuko growled in humiliation and anger, but Star Platinum's arm instantly gripped her neck, preventing her from making a single sound. It was the same feeling as before. In pitch darkness, a pair of crimson eyes filled with bloodshot veins, someone was crawling on the ground, panting heavily. At this moment, Muzan felt like dough in the hands of a noodle master, only to be kneaded at will. Voices filled his ears, making it impossible to rest or eat in peace. He swore, after Jotaro finished those words and before Jotaro died, that every moment of his future would be spent living in fear. "Muzan, even if you flee to the ends of the earth, I will find you. The next time you appear before me, I will kill you!" "AHHHHHH!" Muzan let out a roar and instantly severed the connection with Nezuko. Cold sweat covered his whole body. His body hadn't sweated in a thousand years. Even with intense exercise, he wouldn't sweat. But now, fear made him soaked in cold sweat. Sweating was supposed to be a relief, a relaxed sensation. But all he could feel was terror. 'Kujo Jotaro, what a terrifying man!' He hadn't revealed his identity, yet that guy figured out so much in just a few days. Even those earrings didn't escape his notice. He no longer dared to interact with Jotaro again. Not only could he not kill him, but he'd only expose more of his secrets. So in just an instant, he severed the connection with Nezuko. ═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═❀═ patreon.com/XenosX ????Joining Patreon keeps me motivated and eager to work diligently, so please consider joining.????

Chapter 29: It’s You! Muzan!

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