Chapter 78: Cooperation
Hearing Tomioka Giyu's command, Kanroji Mitsuri didn't hesitate, pushing off with her legs and leaping into the air.
"Love Breathing Style, Fifth Form: Wavering Love, Wild Claw!"
Kanroji Mitsuri didn't disappoint Tomioka Giyu; her wide-ranging chaotic slashes directly severed five Wood Dragons!
However, the five ice puppets were completely unharmed. After landing, they each unleashed Blood Demon Art and attacked the two.
Tomioka Giyu was already prepared for this, continuously unleashing light blue Saber Qi!
He furiously clashed with the Blood Demon Art released by the four ice puppets!
And those ice puppets didn't dare to forcefully approach Tomioka Giyu.
This was because one of the ice puppets tried to approach Tomioka Giyu while enduring the Saber Qi, but the result was that it was directly crushed by the layered light blue Saber Qi!
Bang bang bang bang — — — — —
Kanroji Mitsuri, standing nearby, was stunned, stammering,
"Go... go, Tomioka-san!!"
At the same time, she gripped her Saber with both hands, ready to strike at any sudden attack.
Not long after, as Tomioka Giyu endured the Blood Demon Art of the four ice puppets and managed to shatter one of them, Doma, standing on a Wood Dragon, forcefully waved his fan.
"Blood Demon Art: Freezing Fog, Lotus Bodhisattva!"
The incredibly tall ice Bodhisattva clasped its hands together, and more than a dozen ice lotus flowers emerged from its back, evenly distributed top and bottom.
Then, the ice Bodhisattva's giant palm directly smashed down towards the two, accompanied by a thick icy mist!
Tomioka Giyu, who had been fully engaged in the fight, immediately became serious, turning around and fleeing.
But how could the three ice puppets let him leave so easily? They immediately unleashed their Blood Demon Art!
The one closest to Tomioka Giyu directly used Spreading Lotus, attempting to entangle him.
Seeing this, Tomioka Giyu was about to turn and counterattack, but Kanroji Mitsuri was faster than him, swinging her long blade and directly shredding the Spreading Lotus.
But this also caused a delay!
In a critical moment, Tomioka Giyu grabbed Kanroji Mitsuri's arm and threw her out with all his might!
At the same time, afterimages overlapped, and the Thirteenth Form was activated.
Bang — — — — — —
The ice Bodhisattva's palm heavily descended, shattering the trees and ground. The icy mist also began to spread, freezing everything.
Kanroji Mitsuri, who had been thrown, landed steadily on the ground. For her, with her excellent body flexibility, this was nothing.
But the question was how Tomioka Giyu was. She looked worriedly into the icy mist and shouted, "Tomioka-san..."
However, before she could finish shouting, Tomioka Giyu rushed out from the other side.
At this moment, the afterimages had disappeared. Tomioka Giyu coughed twice; it had been a close call.
Fortunately, his speed was fast enough, and with the unpredictable nature of the Thirteenth Form, he managed to dodge the ice Bodhisattva's palm.
But he still inhaled a bit of ice crystals; this was unavoidable. Entering the icy mist, as long as he breathed, he would inhale them.
As for holding his breath, that would be no different from seeking death. Deactivating the Thirteenth Form would be a minor issue; being frozen into a block of ice would truly make him helpless.
"Tomioka-san, are you alright?!" Kanroji Mitsuri scrutinized Tomioka Giyu.
Tomioka Giyu, who had barely stopped, looked at the Wood Dragons, "Cough cough, no time for that, the attack is coming!"
Yes, the attack of the five Wood Dragons followed the ice Bodhisattva's palm, a combination of thunder and roars!
"Leave it to me, Tomioka-san!"
"Love Breathing Style, Third Form: Loving Cat Shower!"
Kanroji Mitsuri leaped high, directly severing the Wood Dragon's attack!
She could see that Tomioka Giyu's complexion wasn't good; he must have been injured.
'I can't rely on Tomioka-san alone anymore; I have to be helpful too!'
Thinking this, Kanroji Mitsuri's speed became faster and faster, and the intensity of her attacks also increased.
It was also at this moment that a heart-shaped pattern appeared on Kanroji Mitsuri's left neck; her demon slayer mark had activated!
"Tomioka-san! We will definitely win!"
Tomioka Giyu didn't say much, but rather showed his attitude through action.
Around him, waves surged, and a tsunami was about to strike!
"Water Breathing Style, Twelfth Form: Stilling Waves!"
Bang bang bang bang — — — — — —
Several massive water pillars shot up into the sky, targeting the ice Bodhisattva that was about to attack Kanroji Mitsuri!
The next moment, the ice Bodhisattva extended both palms, striking at the several water pillars.
Bang bang bang bang — — — — — —
After several loud bangs, the ice Bodhisattva was utterly destroyed, and all the water pillars crashed down!
The impact force from both sides was too strong, and the surrounding frozen trees and ground were once again pulverized into ice shards.
Even Zohakuten's Wood Dragon was innocently caught in the crossfire and directly crushed.
Kanroji Mitsuri, of course, wouldn't miss this good opportunity. Her blade shot straight out, heading directly for Doma's neck!
Zohakuten was just a Clone; severing its neck wouldn't mean much, but Doma was the main body.
Seeing the blade coming towards him, Doma, instead, smiled.
"Oh? You chose me? I'm so happy, Mitsuri!"
"Blood Demon Art: Withered Peach Snow!"
Clearly, Kanroji Mitsuri underestimated Doma, or rather, she didn't have a concrete understanding of Doma's strength.
The omnidirectional defense directly blocked Kanroji Mitsuri's blade, which was aiming for his head, and disrupted her blade's movement.
This prevented Kanroji Mitsuri from retracting her blade or using other forms immediately.
"Goodbye, Blood Demon Art: Lotus Leaf..."
Roar — — — — — —
Suddenly, Zohakuten's Wood Dragon rushed between Kanroji Mitsuri and Doma.
The next second, Tomioka Giyu appeared, and a circular slash directly split the Wood Dragon's head down the middle!
"Water Breathing Style, Second Form: Water Wheel!"
Tomioka Giyu, who landed on a treetop, "Tsk"ed. He had originally intended to directly sever Doma's hands but was noticed by Zohakuten.
Kanroji Mitsuri, with lingering fear, landed on the tree next to Tomioka Giyu.
She had only two choices just now: either abandon her Saber or take Doma's attack head-on.
Tomioka Giyu looked at the sky at this moment, thinking, 'It should be soon, right? Hang in there, Tanjiro!'
'Otherwise, your Senior Brother here will have to be rushed to the Butterfly Mansion again!'
Tomioka Giyu took a deep breath, gritting his teeth and saying,
"Let's go together, Kanroji. It's almost dawn. Surviving is victory!"
"Understood, Tomioka-san!" Kanroji Mitsuri said with determined eyes.
As soon as their words fell, several huge ice pillars appeared above their heads.
Tomioka Giyu advanced instead of retreating, and a Water Dragon roared out. Kanroji Mitsuri also didn't choose to retreat, rushing towards Doma at high speed.
"Oh my? Am I everyone's target? I'm truly popular!"
Doma "happily" waved his fan, and behind him, two lifelike beautiful ice sculptures immediately appeared.
"Blood Demon Art: Frigid White Princess!"
Zohakuten manipulated the Wood Dragons to circle behind Tomioka Giyu and Kanroji Mitsuri, its purpose simple: to cut off their retreat!
But by doing so, it played right into Tomioka Giyu's hands!