Living in Hunter x Hunter

Chapter 453 The Shrine Maiden Appears, the Actors Take Their Places

If possible, Lower Moon Six wouldn't want to eat so much so quickly.

In his view, the village's development had not yet reached its limit, but since the Demon Slayer Corps had come knocking on his door, he had no choice but to act ahead of schedule.

Basically, ghosts with some power will change their way of "eating people" instead of the traditional stuttering method.

A typical example is Doma. If he had chosen the traditional method, he would have immediately discovered that Shinobu's corpse was poisoned and stopped eating.

Lower Moon Six's Blood Demon Art is the manipulation of plants, and he can also "grow" some special plants.

The wisteria trees throughout the town were all disguised by his blood demon magic, both in terms of fragrance and appearance.

That's why he was able to invade the town with impunity.

Presumably, everyone here ate and digested it.

My abilities should improve significantly, right?

Then we'll switch positions.

Thinking of himself as the Lower Moon Five, he activated his Blood Demon Art.

The town's perimeter was marked by numerous wooden stakes that were rising higher and higher, intended to encircle the entire village and prevent anyone from escaping.

He felt a surge of pleasure as he listened to the various cries of agony in the town.

Despite being affected by the Demon Slayer Corps's little bugs, it did not hinder his eating.

The other members of the Demon Slayer Corps in the town are fighting against Lower Moon Six's Blood Demon Art, with vines attacking people like tentacles.

There are also beings similar to tree-men, which are extremely dangerous.

Fortunately, they knew about Lower Moon Six in advance, so the personnel they arranged were all Class A Demon Slayer Corps members, and their strength was quite good.

This also includes the disciples and stepsons that Zhu brought to broaden their horizons.

Its strength is even greater than that of Class A.

The girl ghost and the underground ghost also arrived in this town and began their killing spree.

As for Lower Moon Sixteen using his Blood Demon Art to attack and eat ordinary people.

He leisurely found a girl wielding a knife to kill "ghosts".

The girl wielded her knife and kept slashing at the tree-men, laughing wildly as she did so.

His face was full of a joyful smile.

This girl is the daughter of Hisato Busujima, the Rikihachi.

She seems to have the same personality as her father. He once thought she was incapable of inheriting the kendo dojo, after all, she was just a woman.

Despite her hard work and great strength, with no disciple in the dojo being her match, her father still did not approve of her.

It wasn't until the changes brought about by the breathing technique, and the madness she displayed while fighting the demon, that she finally gained her father's approval.

Unlike Hisato Busujima, she changed her breathing technique from the Breathing Technique of Power to create a breathing technique that was more suitable for her.

She named herself "Breath of Madness".

This is also one of the reasons why Hisato Busujima approves of her.

A true genius is one who can create their own breathing technique.

"I smell a sweet fragrance. It seems you possess a special constitution." Lower Moon Six came over openly and honestly.

If he had chosen to launch a sneak attack, the girl named Busujima would likely have died at his hands.

But he did not choose to do so.

With a swift movement, his right hand transformed into a wooden stalk, rapidly stabbing towards the girl in the distance.

Naya Busujima had already noticed the demon, and of course, she also noticed its unusually swollen eyes. Was it Lower Moon Six?

Will I die?

Many thoughts flashed through his mind, but he wasn't afraid of death; instead, he became even more excited.

Faced with this sudden attack, Busujima tried to dodge, but with the tree spirit's attack, there was no time to react. She could only use her Nichirin Blade to defend herself.

But with just a "ding," his left arm was pierced through.

At the same time, the wooden strip quickly retracted and transformed into fingers.

With blood and flesh still on his fingers, Xiaxianlu gently put the meat into his mouth and savored it.

"Mmm!" The delicious taste made him let out a comfortable sound.

"This tastes even better than all the special ingredients we've had before." Eating this girl in front of us is worth at least two hundred people.

Moreover, he wouldn't choose to use blood demon magic to devour the delicacies; he would savor them slowly in the traditional way.

The tree-man retreated, but that doesn't mean Lower Moon didn't attack.

Numerous vines sprouted from the ground, instantly binding Busujima Nai.

Although Busujima Nai is quite strong, the gap between her and Upper Moon Six is ​​still very large.

Lucci was also keeping an eye on things through the Sesshoseki.

"Breathing techniques and martial arts are ultimately just about raw strength; they're still far inferior to Blood Demon Arts."

Especially the Blood Demon Arts that he influenced.

It seems the previous guess was correct; the Oni's version is more powerful. Even if all the Pillars attacked together, their strength might be greater, but in terms of being more troublesome and difficult to deal with, the Oni is still superior.

It seems that what I was asked to prepare beforehand was a case of being prepared for a rainy day.

When they are not yet able to fully demonstrate their abilities, they need other "external forces" to enhance the Demon Slayer Corps' strength.

At least monsters won't work.

Since Lucci gave the order, all the monsters have been mobilized.

Then this Lower Moon Six is ​​definitely not going to escape.

Lower Moon Riku walked step by step toward Busujima Nai.

If you're ready to savor it properly, let's start with the blood.

His teeth were specially modified to have the ability to suck blood, and the Blood Demon Art itself also possesses this ability.

But before he could react, he sensed something.

A dazzling light appeared in the sky, piercing through the tree barrier of Lower Moon Riku and landing in front of it.

This stopped him in his tracks.

Upon closer inspection, the falling light turned out to be an arrow.

A witch carrying a bow and arrow slowly walked into the town.

Lu Qi smiled, because the actors were already in place.

Muzan must be able to see it too.

In fact, Muzan can see things. He can see what the demons see through their eyes, provided that the demons are ones he can control.

Of course, it was mainly Lucci's reminder that caused the Killing Stone to vibrate.

Otherwise, Muzan wouldn't be able to see them. After all, Muzan can't possibly keep track of so many demons in real time. Even with his intelligence, he wouldn't be able to react or handle them all, given the sheer number of demons.

Otherwise, the Twelve Demon Moons in the story wouldn't only react when they die.

Her true impact came in the Swordsmith Village arc, where she kept an eye on things because she needed to gather information, until she saw Nezuko appear in the sunlight.

Inside the Infinite Castle, Muzan was reading books, studying, some of which were medical books. He still hadn't given up on the Blue Spider Lily.

There were also a few books on Yin-Yang techniques, and he wanted to see if he could learn "Yin-Yang techniques".

Although he thought it was impossible, he didn't want to completely entrust his life to that "master".

The mist appeared and then liquefied, forming a water surface that looked like a mirror in front of him, better reflecting the scene that Lower Moon Six saw.

This was not the Yin-Yang technique he had learned, but the power of the "Sessho-seki".

The scene shifts.

Xiaxian Lu has already seen the newcomer through various perspectives.

Before the Demon Slayer Corps arrived, it turned out to be a priestess.

He had felt the power of that arrow just now. He had originally planned to take it slow, but now it seemed he needed to hurry.

This is not a fake priestess, but a priestess with real power.

Compared to the Demon Slayer Corps, he was more afraid of this kind of powerful human priest, after all, there was such a person among the Twelve Demon Moons.

It didn't eat many people, but it still possessed tremendous strength.

In short, let's eat the girl in front of us first.

But just as he was about to act.

The arrows on the ground glowed again, then vanished, and a blue barrier quickly appeared, protecting Busujima Nai within it.

At the same time, the vines binding her disappeared quickly.

"What is this?!" Tokushima Nai was naturally stunned.

Enchantment!

Lower Moon Six was equally shocked, and even Muzan, who witnessed this scene, changed his expression.

He immediately launched an attack, and tree thorns gushed out, striking the barrier to no avail. He then tried a ground attack.

It didn't work either.

Naturally, he couldn't let the other side succeed. After meeting the girl, Lucci felt that she might be a good "pawn".

That's why the priestess was allowed to act ahead of time.

I'm actually a little envious, all those abilities!

It's a pity I can never have it!

Lucci needs to learn and explore to gradually master "Yin-Yang Arts," so why can this priestess controlled by Lucci do so?

Without a doubt, this witch is also an artificial human.

However, she is different because she was buried in the "Minor Grail," similar to the Killing Stone, but directly connected to the Major Grail, and the degree of connection is completely different.

Only through the power of the Greater Grail can one use various magical powers.

This was also Lucci's greatest achievement before his voyage. Of course, there was another mission: it could be used as a sacrifice later to serve as the local Holy Grail system.

After the priestess entered the town, she began to exorcise demons.

The method was naturally "Demon-Slaying Arrow," which combines the abilities of the Emission and Enhancement types with the local purification power, resulting in a powerful effect.

Her cool, aloof face and flowing black hair gave her an air of sanctity.

This priestess, Lucci, was created based on Kikyo, but her name is not Kikyo; it is the name of a character from another anime world.

Yakushi Nono.

In the short time it took to delay them, the Demon Slayer Corps' Naruhashi was the first to arrive.

He had just seen that dazzling light as he entered the town through the breach, and of course, he also saw this holy witch.

For a moment, he was captivated.

However, he had no time, not even a moment, and rushed into the town to join the rescue workers.

While we're at it, let's also find out where Lower Moon Six is.

Just as the priestess was about to make a move, she swiftly leaped up, and many vines stretched out from the ground, binding her.

The surrounding trees are constantly growing.

This level of strength far surpasses that of Doma in the anime.

This isn't just targeting the shrine maiden; the entire town is changing.

It's somewhat like the Tree World Advent from Naruto.

This is due to his Blood Demon Art and the support of the "Killing Stone".

The situation has gotten even worse.

Countless vines and trees attacked the priestess.

But the priestess's defense was simpler; with a side swing of her bow, all attacks were deflected and destroyed.

A strong gust of wind came from behind and then crashed into the barrier.

With the power of the Holy Grail, it wouldn't be surprising if this android priestess displayed any kind of ability.

However, in order to fit the character setting, she still uses the abilities of a shrine maiden as much as possible, and doesn't even use the Five Elements techniques.

Wisps of white light emerged from the android witch's body, then formed spheres of light, which slowly transformed into butterflies.

These butterflies flew in all directions, purifying and dissolving all attacks.

"Without you, there would be no priestess in this world." Lower Moon Six appeared before the android priestess.

Perhaps due to his confidence in his own abilities, he never considered the possibility of running away.

Instead, they came directly to us.

And it even took a gentle sniff.

"You smell even better. If I eat you, I should be worth five hundred people and become stronger." His goal is to become Lower Moon One.

"Kibutsuji Muzan!?" The android priestess stared into Lower Moon Six's eyes and said this.

Muzan, who was observing through the "Water Mirror Technique," noticed that the priestess's eyes seemed to be looking at him through the eyes of Lower Moon Six.

No, I was looking at him.

"Is the Killing Stone shaking because of her? Could this priestess be...?" Muzan Kibutsuji couldn't help but think of Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

However, things are different now. Before, he might have been afraid, but now he actually hopes that the Yoriichi Tsugikuni of the past can appear in front of him again.

Let him see my strength, so that he can avenge his humiliation.

Now let's take a look at this priestess's strength.

The battle was about to break out, but there was no sign of an overwhelming victory.

The android witch certainly possessed this power, but Lucci did not allow her to display it.

Although this shrine maiden has been active for several years, she is only now making her official debut and appearing in the eyes of the "public".

The abilities they demonstrate are quite simple: the Demon-Slaying Arrow, which can be replaced with "spiritual power" even without a bow and arrow; various manifestations of purification techniques, including the use of barrier techniques.

The shrine maiden is basically in a passive defensive posture.

Because Lower Moon Six's attacks were too widespread, various tree-men, snakes formed from vines, and dragons appeared, in addition to "miasma".

This miasma is not the kind of miasma associated with demons in the world of Inuyasha, but rather a harmful miasma, or poisonous gas, found in the mountains.

If the Demon Slayer Corps were to deal with them, it would be very troublesome.

However, this was completely ineffective against the homunculus priestess's purification spell.

Of course, Lower Moon Six also attacks with tough wooden weapons, and can also use Wood Release and create a clone, making him incredibly elusive.

Given time, the android priestess, whose strength she has only shown so far, will not be his match.

But don't forget about the support from the Demon Slayer Corps.

Soon the Pillars took their places one after another. They were first shocked by the Lower Moon Six's strength, which was far too inhuman.

The entire town was affected.

In the story, Upper Moon Six's battle range is far less than this.

Of course, the shrine maiden was also noticed.

"Flame Pillar, assist the shrine maiden; the rest of you, aid the personnel." The voice of the Kasugai Crow echoed from the sky, conveying the Ubuyashiki's order.