Breaking the Information Gap

Chapter 93 Breaking the Information Gap

"Lord Asuka, the Lord is already waiting in the study."

The next morning, as soon as Asuka came out of her room, she saw the Hidden Force members who had been waiting for her.

He brushed some stray hairs from his hair: "...Does my lord get up this early every day?"

"Yes... due to illness, our lord's sleep is intermittent," the team member replied respectfully. "When he's in pain, he gets up to work; when he's not in pain, he tries to get some sleep..."

"How resilient you are," Asuka exclaimed.

"Lead the way."

The study was dimly lit and had a strong herbal smell.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's physical condition was relatively stable today. He was sitting quietly on the tatami mat, listening to his black-haired son, Teruya, recite a text to him.

Feeling the sliding door open, he looked in the direction of Asuka and chuckled softly, "Who's here? That footstep and breathing... it must be Asuka."

"Good day, Lord Yoshiya."

"Don't be shy, please have a seat."

His eyes, though blind, held a profound wisdom as he gazed curiously at the bird: "You must have something very important to say to me alone."

Yesterday, because it was too late, Asuka heard that Kagaya was already resting and gave up the idea of ​​meeting with him. Unexpectedly, it was arranged so early this morning.

"It's about reinforcements." Asuka straightened his back; he wasn't one for euphemisms. "In the final battle, we'll need to use every available resource."

Kagaya tilted his head slightly: "That's true, but what kind of reinforcements are you referring to, Asuka?"

"The third upper moon, Akaza."

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Teruya's textbook fell onto the tatami mat in his surprise, his eyes filled with confusion.

Even Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who was used to all kinds of storms and had a deep understanding of the world, widened his empty eyes slightly at this moment, and his expression froze for several seconds.

"Oh? Collaborating with Ghost Moon... that's a bit unexpected..."

Upper Moon Three is a demon that has lived for hundreds of years and killed countless Pillar-level swordsmen. It is one of Muzan's core combat forces.

Could you explain in more detail?

He has already betrayed Muzan Kibutsuji...

Asuka briefly recounted how Komashi, who had regained his human memories, helped her when she killed Doma, and how she escaped from Muzan Kibutsuji.

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"...The demonic bloodline within him is fading. Although it's unknown whether this is permanent, for now, his hatred for Muzan is perhaps no less than ours," Asuka said in a deep voice.

Kagaya fell into deep thought.

His fingers tapped lightly on his knees, a habit he had when pondering extremely difficult problems.

"...To be honest, reason tells me this is a trap set by evil spirits." He chuckled. "They are skilled at lying, disguising themselves, and will stop at nothing to achieve their goals."

"But using two Upper Moon demon moons as bait... I don't believe Muzan has the guts to do that. Since you and Giyu witnessed him betray Muzan, it can't be wrong."

"Moreover, this is not an isolated case."

Asuka was slightly surprised. He had thought he would have to spend a lot of time explaining why a cannibal would rebel, but when he heard his lord's last sentence, he couldn't help but frown.

Yaozai sighed and looked out the window at the bright sunlight.

"Asuka, there are some things I haven't told everyone, not even the current Pillars."

"You've also experienced what happened with Nezuko, so you should know that in the minds of most swordsmen, the conflict between demons and humans is irreconcilable. Once this understanding wavers, even a moment's hesitation in battle can lead to the swordsman's death."

Asuka recalled reading in the Book of the Flame Pillar that Yoriichi Tsugikuni had released a female demon who had escaped Muzan's control, and was therefore expelled from the Demon Slayer Corps during his trial.

"Is that female ghost still alive?"

"It seems you know about that... Yes, her name is Tamayo."

"She was once a close attendant to Muzan Kibutsuji, but hundreds of years ago, when Muzan was on the verge of death under Yoriichi Tsugikuni's sword, Lady Tamayo seized the opportunity and successfully broke free from the shackles of that bloodline."

"She is currently lurking in human society, searching for a way to fight Muzan. I have been keeping an eye on her, but I haven't made contact with her yet."

Asuka thought that her discovery of Akaza's anomaly was a groundbreaking secret, but she never expected that the Ubuyashiki family had already been secretly making similar attempts.

"I see. It seems my worries were unnecessary." Asuka breathed a sigh of relief.

"No, it's not superfluous at all." Kagaya said seriously, "Miss Tamayo's situation is an extreme accident, a miracle that only occurred due to the intervention of a powerful figure like Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who is almost a god."

"Akaza's situation is different. According to your description, he broke through Muzan's brainwashing through his inner will and by relying on fragments of emotions from his human days. This shows that Muzan Kibutsuji's absolute control over his subordinates is not unbreakable."

A glint of light flashed in Yaozai's eyes, revealing his decisiveness and wisdom as a commander.

"We cannot waste this opportunity."

"What do you mean?" Asuka asked.

"His name is Komashi now, right?" Kagaya smiled slightly, his tone revealing a shrewdness: "Asuka, I need you to contact him again—I don't need him to attack the Demon Nest immediately, but I need his information."

The bird's eyes flickered.

Indeed, the Demon Slayer Corps' biggest disadvantage at present is the information asymmetry.

Where exactly is Muzan? What Blood Demon Arts do the remaining Upper Rank Demons possess? What are their weaknesses? Does Muzan's hideout have any special defensive mechanisms?

These classified intelligences can only be obtained by human swordsmen risking their lives; even obtaining just a tiny bit can reduce the casualties of countless team members.

Kagaya coughed a few times, and Kiriya quickly stepped forward to pat him on the back.

He waved his hand and continued, "I need him to compile a detailed list of the abilities, locations, and characteristics of Muzan's demons. If possible, it would be best to also tell us about Muzan's abilities, as this will be crucial in the upcoming final battle."

"Will he cooperate?" Asuka asked with some doubt.

Even if Akaza, a martial arts fanatic, betrayed Muzan, he might not stoop to betraying others.

"Yes, he will." Kagaya said firmly, "He has remembered the things he wanted to protect, but ultimately destroyed by his own hands because of his identity as a demon."

"His only desire now is to put an end to this century-long nightmare. And that can only be achieved by joining forces with us."

Asuka was silent for a moment, then nodded: "Understood, I will send crows to Hayama."

"Asuka, this must be kept a secret."

Kagaya instructed him, and also told Kiriya to listen carefully: "Even with the other Pillars, don't reveal for the time being... Iguro and Shinazugawa... their hatred for demons runs deep. If they know we're in contact with Upper Moon Three, it might cause unnecessary chaos."

"Before the final battle, the Demon Slayer Corps must be united."

"I understand." Asuka stood up and bowed to Kagaya. "Then, I'll take my leave. I'll do my best to cooperate with the Pillar training."

As he listened to the departing footsteps of the birds, Kagaya Ubuyashiki's sickly expression finally came to the fore.

He leaned back on the cushion, coughing violently, the blood staining the silk handkerchief in his hand.

"Father..." the child beside him whispered worriedly.

"It's alright, I can still hold on." Kagaya murmured to himself, "The destiny of a hundred years is finally about to come to a complete end in this generation..."

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Meanwhile, hundreds of miles away in a deep mountain forest, a young man with black hair and blue eyes, wearing a Demon Slayer Corps uniform and a magatama pendant around his neck, was sitting on the edge of a cliff.

"Tsk... I heard that good-for-nothing defeated the Upper Moon with the help of others? How laughable..."

"What kind of massive training camp is this...? Are we just going to watch that good-for-nothing flounder in front of me? It's disgusting..."

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He looked at the moon in the night sky with dissatisfaction, and his resentment grew stronger.

A cold wind blew by.

The young man suddenly felt a strong killing intent rising behind him. He turned around uneasily and stared wide-eyed in horror.

He was a tall swordsman with a high ponytail, and the murderous aura emanating from him was so palpable it seemed to drip ink...

The most terrifying thing is that this guy actually has six eyes?!

Upon seeing the patterns in those scarlet eyes, the young man trembled, unable to even draw his Nichirin Blade, and instinctively wanted to kneel down and beg for mercy.

The tall swordsman looked down at him and spoke in a heavily archaic tone: "Do you wish to become even stronger?"

"That lord needs subordinates; become a demon."

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