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The only thing he couldn't accept was that everything about the demons was controlled by Muzan.
"Ah, the sun is about to rise. You've probably never seen it before in your life. It's so beautiful."
"Sunlight, it's so painful..."
As she watched the crimson glow slowly rising beyond the horizon, a hint of fear flashed in Zhu Shamaru's eyes.
"No, it doesn't hurt at all, it feels warm and cozy."
"Really...? It does seem warm and cozy..."
Xia Yan lowered his head, and Zhu Shawan had already turned into a wisp of green smoke and drifted away in mid-air under the sunlight.
at the same time.
In a basement in Tokyo Prefecture filled with test tubes.
A pale-skinned, thin young man with a black, spiky hairstyle suddenly raised his head, revealing a pair of scarlet vertical pupils.
It was none other than Kibutsuji Muzan.
He frowned slightly, annoyed, as he sensed yet another ghost had died under the sunlight.
"Is it this guy named Xia Yan again? And he even came to Tokyo Prefecture, is it a coincidence?"
"Heh, whatever. Nakime, bring Akaza over..."
Chapter 78 Who would openly turn on invisibility in front of others?
He casually set fire to the kimono that Zhu Shamaru had left behind, as well as the pair of safety shorts that even gentlemen would avoid.
After admiring the sunrise from the rooftop for a while, Xia Yan jumped off the roof, which was more than ten meters high, and prepared to start searching for Tamayo's whereabouts.
"Before that, let's find a place to have breakfast."
……
Without the embellishment of neon lights, Tokyo seems to have shed its veil of prosperity.
Although it still has new things that villages and towns don't have, such as trams, villas, and high-rise buildings, it no longer has that sense of awe that feels like traveling through time.
Compared to the crowds strolling the streets at night, the daytime, which is clearly a time for human activity, is much quieter.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. After all, everyone has to work during the day, and not many people have the time to wander around.
Coincidentally, Xia Yan is the kind of person who has time.
He now works flexible hours and has moved into management, but he is the kind of leader who has real power but no obligations.
Nowadays, if a company boss doesn't have a brother-in-law or father-in-law, the company is unlikely to have that kind of position.
Fortunately, Xia Yan is also a model of dedication to his job.
They exceeded their daily targets, even sparking a wave of intense competition within the Demon Slayer Corps.
After all, he turned his hobby into a job, and he managed to work while having fun every day.
At this moment, Natsuhiko was using his Byakugan to wander around Asakusa, searching for Tamayo's whereabouts.
The reason for choosing to search during the day was not because they were afraid Tamayo would run away.
After all, even at night, if Xia Yan sees her, she will definitely not escape his grasp.
It's simply because it's easier to find during the day.
After all, she's a female ghost. She's been cooped up at home all day, and now that it's finally nighttime and she can go out and have some fun, she certainly won't stay home obediently.
Given the ghost's mobility, it might wander off somewhere unexpectedly.
Even with his Byakugan, it would be quite a challenge for Xia Yan to find a specific female ghost throughout the entire Tokyo prefecture.
After all, once the two-dimensional world is brought to life, Tamayo's features are not as distinctive as those of Yushiro standing next to her. Judging by her face alone, he would have a hard time recognizing Tamayo at a glance.
It would be much easier to search during the day; Xia Yan only needed to find a hidden two-story house with an attic.
For someone like him who has the ability to look down on a large area with his white eyes, it's still quite easy.
As one of the fifteen districts of Tokyo Prefecture established after the Meiji Restoration, Asakusa is neither small nor large; with Natsuhiko's current Byakugan range, it is enough to completely encompass it.
All that's left is to check them one by one.
"Ah, I found it..."
"But Yushiro's Blood Demon Art is really quite convenient. If he worked under Muzan, he might be able to become one of the Twelve Demon Moons."
Looking at the flawless wall in front of him after he closed his White Eyes, Xia Yan clicked his tongue in amazement.
"His common sense is lacking. How could a place like this be a dead end? If there were an aerial view or a city map, it would be easy to see!"
"Speaking of which, whether it's Tamayo or Yushiro, their Blood Demon Arts seem to be related to illusions, except one is through the sense of smell and the other is through the sense of sight."
As he spoke, Xia Yan walked straight through the stone wall in front of him.
What comes into view is a European-style villa, a two-story structure with a small triangular attic on the roof.
There are also some medicinal herbs planted in the yard, which look like they have been carefully cultivated and are growing well.
"Moshi moshi~, is anyone there? No, should I say, is there a ghost in there?"
Although he was asking if anyone was home, Xia Yan had already unceremoniously pried open the lock and gone inside.
As for why Xia Yan, a decent person, would possess the skill of lock picking.
In response, Natsuhiko Akame ga Kill! said, "As an adventurer, it's perfectly normal for me to search for treasures in empty houses."
Hokage Natsuhiko stated, "As a ninja, infiltrating and conducting reconnaissance is simply my job."
Upon entering the room, the first thing you see is a reception room, decorated in a very homey style, and the floor is clean and tidy without any dust, as if it is regularly swept.
The room was empty, as if everyone in the family had gone out.
However, all of this was just an illusion. When Xia Yan discovered the house, he had already searched it thoroughly with his Byakugan and was certain that Tamayo was inside.
When Natsuhiko knocked on the door, Tamayo was running around the house in a panic, and even tripped and fell on the stairs.
At this moment, the two of them were standing in the entrance hall, staring at him without moving, their bodies covered in the fluctuations of Blood Demon Art.
It seems that Yushiro used his Blood Demon Art to conceal his and Tamayo's forms.
However, he obviously didn't expect that Xia Yan could see through his little trick by rolling his eyes.
The two of them were actually just hanging around under Xia Yan's nose.
"Oh dear, it seems like nobody's home... just kidding!"
"Come out, I've seen you!"
Looking at Tamayo and Yushiro, who were standing motionless in the entrance hall from the perspective of the Byakugan, Natsuhiko said with some annoyance.
If you're going to hide, why not hide it more discreetly? It's so close, and it keeps staring at me.
If someone has superhuman senses like Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and the boar, they'll immediately sense something's wrong as soon as they enter the house.
Tamayo and Yushiro remained unmoved.
Clearly, although he didn't know how Natsuhiko found the house hidden by the Blood Demon Art, Yushiro still had considerable confidence in his Blood Demon Art.
After all, the two of them had been living in seclusion here for over twenty years without ever having any mishaps.
However, his confidence was quickly shattered by Xia Yan.
Seeing that Tamayo and Yushiro were still standing motionless behind him, thinking that he was bluffing, Natsuhiko helplessly turned around and stared straight back at their surprised and frightened eyes.
“I said I already saw the two of you, the lady in the kimono and the young ghost with premature gray hair, who were standing behind me in the entrance hall using Blood Demon Art to become invisible.”
Hearing that Xia Yan not only pointed out the two's hiding place, but also accurately described the number of people and their characteristics, the two ghosts had no choice but to believe him.
Chapter 79 Others' Misery Has Nothing to Do with Me
After Natsuhiko revealed their locations, Tamayo and Yushiro had no choice but to believe him.
Without a sound, two figures appeared out of thin air behind Xia Yan.
A boy who looked about twelve or thirteen years old, with white hair on top and black on the bottom, stared at Xia Yan with a serious expression, his eyes filled with resentment and a hint of annoyance.
He was now protecting the woman behind him in a manner reminiscent of an eagle catching a chick.
Yushiro is the only demon not created from the blood of the Demon King Muzan.
The woman he was protecting behind him had a beautiful face, with sickly pale skin and a melancholy and gentle expression that made her seem pitiful.
She had long, black hair, parted in the middle and styled into a large, low bun, secured with a floral hair clip. Her lips were rosy, a stark contrast to her pale complexion.
She wore a deep purple kimono decorated with wavy pale purple branches and red flowers, a wide beige sash around her waist, and a white coat over it. Her eyes seemed to be shrouded in a pale purple mist, giving her an exceptionally gentle appearance.
She exudes a maternal charm.
It was Tamayo, the female ghost that Natsuhiko was looking for.
It's worth mentioning that although she was wearing a heavy kimono, her figure, which was hidden, was surprisingly well-endowed.
As for how Xia Yan knew this...
Of course, he used his eyes to see, after all, he wasn't exactly a respectable person.
Seeing Xia Yan's unbridled gaze as he scrutinized Tamayo, Yushiro's anger intensified.
"You bastard! Judging by your attire, you must be a demon slayer! I don't know how you broke my Blood Demon Art, but if you want to harm Lady Tamayo, you'll have to get past me first!"
“No, no, no,” Xia Yan waved his hand and said, “I have no intention of getting into a conflict with you. I just have something to discuss with Miss Tamayo.”
"Who would believe you! Lady Tamayo would never associate with you demon slayers! Lady Tamayo, I'll hold him off, you run!!!"
As he spoke, Yushiro assumed a fighting stance and charged towards Xia Yan.
Just as she ran up to Xia Yan, her head was pressed down like a child's, preventing her from getting any closer.
After all, he was less than 1.6 meters tall, while Xia Yan was already almost 1.9 meters tall and was still growing.
"Huh? What nonsense are you spouting, brat? Even if I don't lift a finger and just stand here watching, neither of you can leave this house, can you?"
"After all, it's daytime now, and the sky is clear and cloudless."
Xia Yan raised an eyebrow, looking at Yushiro with some surprise.