Chapter 330: Is the Demon Slayer Corps going to disband?
In the blink of an eye, the Demon Slayer Corps members were gathered in the Hall.
Perhaps it was the overwhelming Aura from Lucci's nine consecutive victories against the Hashira, or perhaps it was the incredibly astonishing Six Powers he displayed.
Of course, it could also be the shocking information he provided about the complete Elimination of Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki. Everyone subconsciously chose to follow his suggestion and come inside.
As for the mention of the World Government, it was overlooked by them.
At this moment.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki sat at the head seat, with Hinaki and Nichika sitting behind him on either side. Across from him sat Lucci, and slightly behind him was Mumei. The nine Hashira and the Former Water Hashira Sakonji Urokodaki sat on the left and right sides.
The Atmosphere was very solemn and serious.
"Lord Hayato Mitsui, you said that Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki were completely eliminated by 'you'. May I ask if this is true, and what does 'you' mean?"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki, as the Master of the Demon Slayer Corps, spoke first with great solemnity.
"First of all, Hayato Mitsui is my alias. My real Name is Lucci. Mumei is not my daughter; she is my subordinate."
Lucci's Expression remained calm and composed, while the Hashira on both sides showed surprise upon hearing this.
Mumei, who was behind him, gave an awkward Smile towards Shinobu Kocho and Mitsuri Kanroji, feeling a bit embarrassed about having deceived them.
"As for Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki, they were all completely eliminated inside the Infinity Castle two days ago by Vice Admiral Crocodile of our Army."
"..."
Hearing Lucci's words, the Higher-ups of the Demon Slayer Corps fell into silence. Their first Reaction was that this person was spouting nonsense!
However, the Strength Lucci had shown earlier prevented them from speaking out their doubts carelessly.
"May I ask what the Infinity Castle is, and are you two Officials of the Japanese Government?"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki asked in a deep voice.
"The Infinity Castle is Muzan Kibutsuji's Headquarters, located Underground in Hachioji City. And we are from the World Government, not the Japanese Government."
After speaking, Lucci began operating the Visual Den Den Mushi on his Shoulder, changing it from a Live Broadcast to a relay. The Screen Feed for the relay was provided by the Command Center on the Sea Star Mainland.
Soon, two beams of Radiance projected from the Den Den Mushi's eyes, forming a square Virtual Screen in Mid-air.
This startled the Hashira on both sides. The moment the Radiance appeared, Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima and Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, who were closest to Kagaya Ubuyashiki, immediately stepped in front of the Master to guard him.
At the same time.
Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka, Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro, and others also quickly stood Up, their Right Hands hovering over their Nichirin Blades, staring intently at Lucci and Mumei.
Although they didn't know what the World Government was, they could tell that these two people were from another Organization.
Furthermore, the Den Den Mushi's Ability to project Footage was too similar to a Demon's Superpower, leading the Hashira to suspect it was actually a Snail-shaped Demon.
"Ah, Sister Shinobu, Sister Mitsuri, don't be scared. This is a Transponder Snail. I was very shocked the first time I saw it too, but it really isn't a threat..."
Mumei quickly stood Up and rapidly explained the Function of the Transponder Snail, which caused the surrounding Hashira to hesitate.
They had heard of telephones, but they truly didn't know about Visual Transponder Snails, let alone this kind of biological telephone. It was simply unbelievable.
Fortunately, Mumei's words had some effect, preventing the Hashira from making any rash moves.
At this moment, the Virtual Screen in Mid-air began playing extremely clear dynamic Footage, deeply capturing the Gaze of everyone present.
The Screen Feed first showed the intense battle Footage of Captain Guts, Mekko, Muzan Kibutsuji, and the Twelve Kizuki.
Actually, these Hashira had never seen Muzan Kibutsuji, nor had they encountered these Upper Rank and Lower Rank Demons.
The reason for this was simple.
If a Lower Rank Demon encountered them, it would certainly be eliminated directly and wouldn't appear in the Footage. And if they had encountered an Upper Rank Demon, they would likely not be alive now, let alone have encountered Muzan Kibutsuji.
However, based on the Strength they displayed and the numbers in their Pupils, they were indeed very likely the Twelve Kizuki.
And when Shinobu Kocho's murmuring voice appeared, it was completely confirmed.
"Rainbow-like irises, a purple Hat, a spot on his head that looks like it's been drenched in blood, plus that carefree Smile always on his face... There's no mistake, that white-haired Demon is the one who killed my sister..."
It was well known that only an Upper Rank Demon could kill a Hashira in a one-on-one fight!
"Sister Mekko, be careful!"
At this moment, Mumei, watching the Footage of Mekko being surrounded by numerous Upper Rank and Lower Rank Demons and constantly in a dangerous situation, also became subconsciously nervous.
Speaking of which, neither she nor Lucci had actually seen this before.
Especially Lucci, with his seasoned eye, could easily see that the Strength of those Upper Rank Demons was no less than that of Cipher Pol's Elite members.
Therefore, he wasn't surprised when he saw Mekko being Captured Alive by them. However, the Strength displayed by Muzan Kibutsuji was indeed troublesome even for this CP9 Captain.
Even if he and Captain Guts were to swap places, he felt he would only last one day longer.
"Ah! Captain!"
When Mumei saw Captain Guts have an arm blown off by Muzan, her small face was filled with worry and fear. Similarly, the surrounding Hashira's faces turned pale upon witnessing Muzan's Strength.
With their current Strength, even if all of them attacked together, they would likely not even be able to get past the six Upper Rank Demons...
Thinking back, they had previously boasted about finding and killing Muzan. Now it seemed they were truly ignorant of their own limitations and overestimating themselves.
Finally.
The climax of the Footage arrived. Grains of Sand, illuminated by the light, fell from above like a golden, sparkling rain.
Immediately after, a sky full of Sandstorm filled every corner of the Infinity Castle.
"Ha ha ha ha ha~~"
Not long after, a figure nearly a foot taller than the two-meter-twenty Gyomei Himejima emerged from a mass of yellow Sand.
That characteristic gasping laugh echoed from the Infinity Castle two days ago to the Ubuyashiki Estate two days later.
The subsequent process was somewhat explosive.
The Demon Progenitor, whom the Demon Slayer Corps Hashira considered incredibly powerful and completely invincible, was actually beaten by Vice Admiral Crocodile with no ability to fight back.
"Why can his Body turn into Sand? Is he not Human?"
Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui's eyes widened. He simply couldn't believe what he was seeing, because in their impression, normal Humans couldn't have Superpowers.
As for the Elemental Phenomenon produced by Breathing Style and Swordsmanship, how could that be considered a Superpower? That was a normal and reasonable phenomenon!
"That is Element Transformation of a Logia User. The Ability comes from a Sea Star Secret Treasure called a Devil Fruit..."
Mumei once again took on the role of commentator, introducing them to the matter of Devil Fruits. However, this led Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji to ask curiously.
"Are you one too?"
"Ah, well... I'm not..."
Mumei awkwardly curled her toes into the ground and said, "The points needed to exchange for Devil Fruits internally are very high, and I only joined Cipher Pol not long ago. And if I were to buy one, it would cost at least one hundred million Berry. I don't have that much money!"
What is Cipher Pol? What is Berry?
The Hashira present felt as though one novel thing after another was coming out of Mumei and Lucci's mouths. The Screen Feed automatically disappeared after Crocodile absorbed Kokushibo with one hand.
Although they didn't see the very end, based on Lucci's earlier words "completely eliminated," they could imagine the fate of Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki.
They were definitely all killed!
Now, a very important question was placed before the Ubuyashiki Family and the entire Demon Slayer Corps. What should they do next?
Disband?
(End of this chapter)