Living in Hunter x Hunter

Chapter 450 The Killing Stone, A Demon Becomes a Monster

The cat then began to recount its so-called past.

"Influenced by that person's power, Muzan Kibutsuji is now considered to have broken free from the sun's shackles."

Since gaining the ability to manipulate mist, Muzan's obsession with the blue spider lily has lessened.

Of course, I will still look for them.

And this task was also assigned to the Twelve Demon Moons.

In the past, Muzan would never have allowed the Twelve Demon Moons to actively search for the Blue Spider Lily, because he was afraid that if the Twelve Demon Moons found it, he would eat it himself.

He also feared that the blue spider lily would bring about great changes, causing his demon subordinates to escape his control, which he absolutely could not allow.

Muzan was very strong in the past, but his strength was actually based on his absolute control over demons.

Without this absolute control.

He couldn't even kill Nakime.

Even without his various abilities, Muzan is actually quite passive when facing this special ability.

If Nakime in her complete form is not controlled by Muzan, the two will engage in battle.

Unless Muzan's strength reaches the point of destroying the entire Infinity Castle, he could potentially be killed by Nakime.

If you trap him and then throw him out into the sunlight, you can kill Muzan.

In a sense, Muzan's worries and fears were understandable, given how simple and unassuming his abilities were.

It was precisely because of his simplicity and unpretentiousness that he was able to be ambushed, held back, and ultimately die from the sunlight.

The ability that Lucci gave him was to completely make up for his shortcomings.

At first, Lucci's ability to create mist wasn't anything special. At that time, Lucci was just beginning to influence the world and hadn't yet analyzed the power of this world, so he could only choose simple powers.

This fog has no combat capabilities whatsoever.

However, it is a very important ability for demons, and it is not a pure blood demon technique.

Blood Demon Arts are also affected by sunlight. Even creation-type Blood Demon Arts will be weakened or diminished under sunlight, even if they don't completely disappear.

If it is a Blood Demon Art with the ability to create mist, then it will be greatly weakened under the sun, making the mist very thin.

This must have been tested by Muzan.

Even the monsters that Lucci modified were in a similar situation, only better than simple demons.

After all, part of the power comes from demon blood.

Perhaps the blue spider lily can solve this problem.

Lucci had also secretly searched for the Blue Spider Lily, but unfortunately, it was very difficult to find.

At least for now, Lucci hasn't been found yet.

Upon hearing the cat recount Muzan Kibutsuji's story, Tamayo's expression changed repeatedly.

Kibutsuji Muzan's increased strength is definitely not good news for her.

Most importantly, he was chosen by a certain "master" who was even stronger than Muzan, making it even more difficult to kill him.

So, these monsters are also subordinates of that "master"?

"Don't worry, I may have been born from that person, but now I belong to another person."

The cat stopped there.

This means they are different from demons. After all, it is obvious that the monsters created by Nekomata are different from the monsters created by Muzan.

The demons created by Muzan are purely animalistic, retaining an extremely wild nature. They are initially stronger than ordinary demons, but the most important point is that they are too beastly.

Among the harms caused by neon ghosts, this type of monster is the most damaging.

"So, do you want to become a monster?" the cat asked again.

Tamayo hesitated.

"I want to kill Muzan Kibutsuji. If I become a demon and join you, what will I gain?"

This is the most crucial thing for Tamayo.

"What can I gain?"

"Join us, and you will no longer fear Muzan Kibutsuji; you will be under our protection."

Muzan Kibutsuji didn't care much about Tamayo, but if he encountered her, he wouldn't mind killing her without hesitation.

If she joins, Tamayo can at least appear openly and legitimately.

Tamayo has been traveling all over Japan, searching for demon blood, and at the same time trying to create demons, but she has not succeeded yet.

All we can say is that the gears of fate have not yet turned.

"If I join, will I be able to know the original future?" This is also a question that Tamayo is concerned about.

"certainly!"

The cat answered directly.

"Then, I choose to join. For so many years, she has lived in seclusion, and can be said to be very lonely. Although demons are her kind, she cannot find any demons who want to rebel against Muzan like she does."

As for her transformation into a monster, she actually still harbored the intention to study it.

The monsters here are hard to study, so let's study ourselves instead.

Perhaps the ability to break the demon bloodline can be found in the monsters.

Even though Muzan's power changes, the power of his demon blood remains constant.

It must be said that Tamayo's idea was very good.

But she misjudged the situation. If she turned into a monster, she would fall into Lucci's hands, just as all monsters would fall into Lucci's hands.

This also represents a shift in research on ghost blood.

However, he has never shown this point. After all, Lucci doesn't need to show it. He just needs to develop it slowly so that he can gradually transcend it.

"You may all leave," the cat commanded again.

Obviously, Tamayo's transformation into a demon would not be seen by them.

But there is one exception.

Tamayo noticed that one of the yokai, dressed in pure white and holding a mirror, had not left.

What kind of monster is the other party?

This is a mirror demon created by Lucci in imitation of Kanna, but it is definitely not as strong as Kanna from the Inuyasha world.

The cat stood up again.

"Then let's begin, don't resist."

An aura rose from the cat demon's body, and strings of black magic symbols emerged from the palace, forming patterns and surrounding Tamayo.

Since we already have Kagura, let's create another one, Kagura.

These techniques are all variations of the "God" technique researched by Lucci, along with analyses of the Blood Demon Technique.

Immediately afterwards, Tamayo saw the cat take out another stone.

"This is the Killing Stone, swallow it." The stone floated directly in front of Tamayo.

This was the first time she had ever seen such a scene; it was indeed completely different from blood demon magic, a true form of sorcery.

Of course, what shocked her even more was the so-called "Sessho-seki" (Killing Stone).

This name is well-known in Japan.

Because it is related to Tamamo-no-Mae, one of the three great Japanese yokai.

The Killing Stone is a poisonous stone found in the mountains of Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. Insects and birds will die quickly once they come into contact with it.

Scientists explain that these deadly rocks are often found near volcanoes, where they become toxic due to being exposed to sulfurous acid and hydrogen sulfide gases emitted by the volcanoes.

Some temples moved it there and placed it as a sacred object.

As for a more mythical explanation, it is said to be the crystallization of the demonic power of the nine-tailed fox Tamamo-no-Mae.

Could one of the "masters" just now be Tamamo-no-Mae?

Actually, this thing is the same as what was given to Muzan. All of them that came over were "child stones". The mother stone is in another world and is affected by the dragon vein, so it can affect the world.

Since the decision has been made, there's no point in going back on it.

Even if you change your mind, the other party may not agree.

Tamayo grabbed it and ate it right away, showing great courage.

After the "Killing Stone" was consumed, its effects immediately began to take hold, with the "black magic seal" that had surrounded her continuously pouring into her body.

Then Tamayo felt her blood boiling, and her whole body was in turmoil, as if her organs were shifting inside her body.

It also brought immense suffering.

Tamayo couldn't help but scream "Ahhh!" in pain.

It's not just the "Sessho-seki" that's having an effect; these techniques aren't just about physiognomy either, they're actually quite useful, and they're transforming her.

After obtaining Muzan's demon blood, Lucci's first modification was naturally the issue of food.

This would allow them to eat the same food as humans, instead of simply being limited to eating humans and drinking blood.

This modification lasted for more than half an hour, which was quite a long time.

After all, unlike other yokai, Tamayo was a demon who transformed into a human, so the process was naturally different.

Although Lucci had conducted several experiments with other demons, Tamayo was different; she herself was somewhat different from the other demons.

It took a long time for Tamayo to recover.

"Now you should have gained the power of the wind, and your original Blood Demon Art still exists. You can become a monster, but unlike a ghost, you can eat other foods, although the nutritional value will definitely be different."

"Of course, they will still be killed by the sunlight."

"Why don't you stay in Kyoto for now and get familiar with the area?"

After saying this, the cat disappeared into the palace, leaving only Tamayo and Kanna.

Tamayo was still somewhat dazed. The pain she had just experienced had almost killed her, and it was something that most people could not endure.

She survived only because of her hatred for Muzan Kibutsuji.

After a long while, he slowly got up and began to think.

Does this lord of demons and monsters have no demands on himself?

But I still want to know the original future!

Tamayo was lost in thought.

But Kagami had already walked up to them.

"Do you want to see the future now?" A cold, indifferent voice entered my ears.

His voice was devoid of any emotion.

Tamayo looked over and only then did she take a closer look. She couldn't sense any aura from the monster girl in front of her.

I couldn't sense the presence of humans, ghosts, or monsters at all.

If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, she would have doubted its existence.

Kanna is different from other yokai; to be precise, she can't even be considered a yokai.

It was also a special creation prepared for Lucci before he officially went to the Dark Continent.

To be precise, it belongs to the creation of the Demon Slayer world, possessing a rudimentary consciousness. If Lucci learns any Yin-Yang techniques or analyzes any Blood Demon Techniques, he can experiment on Kanna.

Tamayo nodded slightly.

Then they discovered that a scene appeared in Kanna's mirror: Kibutsuji Muzan stepping into a certain place.

Unfortunately, there was no sound.

It was actually just a scene from the final battle, showing Muzan Kibutsuji discovering that Nezuko had overcome the sun and then voluntarily heading to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.

The bizarre scene of two children playing with a ball failed to attract Muzan's attention.

Ubuyashiki appeared in the mirror, and Tamayo recognized her at a glance. After all, she had lived for hundreds of years and had had brief contact with the Demon Slayer Corps and Ubuyashiki, but it had not been in-depth.

The characteristics of the Ubuyashiki family are too obvious.

The scenes reflected in the mirror change very quickly.

Even without sound, Tamayo could discern many things.

Has Muzan found the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps?

Immediately following this is a scene of a massive explosion, with Muzan appearing severely injured.

Tamayo also had to admit that with the development of human weapons, Muzan could actually be killed by technological weapons.

Next up are the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps. Although she doesn't recognize them, Tamayo can make a judgment.

Then there's my own appearance.

I've actually teamed up with the Demon Slayer Corps?

Although she didn't know the cause and effect, Tamayo was certain of this from seeing the scene. Was it because it was really possible to kill Muzan?

So, does that mean you've successfully developed your own human-transforming drug?

The scene continues, and the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps are still on their way.

Given the extent of Muzan's injuries, it is indeed possible for him to kill him.

Is that possible?

Then the scene kept rotating, and a "door" appeared below the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, as well as below the other members of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Everyone was falling downwards, and the situation inside was quickly revealed to Tamayo.

Tamayo was unfamiliar with Nakime's existence, and no one had expected this situation.

Everyone, including Muzan, fell into the Infinity Castle.

Tamayo had already foreseen her fate: to be absorbed by Muzan.

The following scenes flashed by, showing battles between demons and the Demon Slayer Corps, including the top three Upper Moons.

Although the images flashed by very quickly, Tamayo could sense the intensity of the scene.

The scene shows members of the Demon Slayer Corps dying, followed by the deaths of the three Upper Moon Ones.

Tamayo's first surprise was that she wouldn't die from being beheaded; it turned out that it wasn't just Muzan who was special, but other demons could do it too.

This also includes the death of Doma.

Is that Demon Slayer Corps Pillar researching poison?

Now that I've become a monster, will I still be affected by the wisteria flowers?

The Master Moying just now didn't seem to mention wisteria. If I'm no longer affected by wisteria, then perhaps I can also conduct research on it.

When Tamayo finally saw Muzan die, her expression did not improve.

Because this is the original future, it requires the sun to kill Muzan, and the current Muzan is no longer afraid of these things.

Did the appearance of monsters bring about these changes?

Tamayo was lost in thought, completely unable to figure it out.

However, she quickly rallied. These doubts didn't need to be addressed; she only needed to focus on one thing: killing Muzan. That was enough.

"So what should I do next?" Tamayo asked Kanna.

"Come with me!" Kanna will act as Tamayo's guide in the shadowy Kyoto, teaching her how to live here.

Meanwhile, the Demon Slayer Corps has been mobilized, splitting into various teams and infiltrating the villages and towns where the Twelve Demon Moons reside.

Waiting for the ghost to appear.