Samurai Demon

"Takashi-sama, you have stepped into the realm of your inferior." A demon dressed in black kimono while giving off a chilling aura said towards his superior.

So this is Ozu. The demon whom Muzan first created in this generation. Who as well killed a powerful demon hunter several days ago according to Muzan.

But his power level isn't superior to mine.

"What seemed to be in Takashi-sama's mind?" Said the demon once again upon feeling Takashi onto the area of his site.

"I gather reports from demons." Said Takashi

"I've been doing my tasks properly and steadily, Takashi-sama." The demon replied.

"Ozu, how does it feel to be praised by Muzan?" Asked Takashi towards the demon, Ozu.

"Telling you honestly, Takashi-sama. I've not been praised by the great one. All he did was turn me into a demon. I still have the curse he gave towards demons naturally. I only did was gather power by the high amount of blood he shared with me. But thank you for the honorable question." Ozu said and tried to recall his past memories with Muzan.

Indeed, Muzan didn't really prioritized Ozu. Ozu was a former samurai who's bloodline continued being a skillful warrior. Although his life became miserable because of a misconception. Resulting him becoming a demon. Even as a demon, he was still as skillful as his human life. That's why he managed to get stronger in a short period of time. Yet, he still was managed to get under the recently turned demon, Takashi.

Takashi is unable to consume human blood and flesh. Even human foods and human lifestyle he couldn't cope. The only thing that will keep him strong and powerful is to kill demons and extract their blood for himself. Mostly demons he killed are those who betrays Muzan which was plenty nowadays. They were the demons both Ozu and Tairuku turned into demons.

"I still couldn't comprehend the demons Ozu morphed were mostly into violating Muzan. Why is that?" Takashi didn't show any anger or annoyance, but Ozu knew Takashi was displeased by that fact.

As Muzan's subordinate, it was Ozu's responsibility to preserve the trust of his master. Fulfilling his desires and selfishly abuse one's power was his pride. Yet, he couldn't surpass the newly morphed demon Takashi.

"I'm truly sorry for the trouble they've caused you. What shall I do to please you?" Ozu knelt down, probably arrogantly. Even if he's Muzan's first subordinate in this generation he still dares to think himself almighty, baka.

Takashi was standling idly in his place. He just stood there coldly keeping his aura at its natural state. Concealing his true aura is an easy for a Demon Executioner like him. He should probably teach this bi– demon a lesson for provoking this superior.

"There's nothing much you could do for me. But keep the tasks Muzan gave you, that would please me." Takashi replied.

Ozu gave a sadistic smile. His button-like crimson eyes hid an unintelligible intent which is known to be related to a diabolical creature. Theories upon demons, that's what they describe with his distinctive crimson eyes.

"Your desire will be kept in between my hands. Thank you for the visit, Takashi-sama." Ozu smiled and watched as Takashi left his land.

I might not reach upon your title, I'll try my best to fulfill it. All I want is for the great one to recognize my abilities then I'll be able to replace you as a Demon Executioner.

"Try your very best, Ozu." Takashi said disappearing completely from the sight of the dumbfounded Ozu.

So he could read others thoughts just like Muzan-sama? Gifted but pathetic.

His face swelled with dark shade of red. Giving off a terrifying aura. The fiend stood silently onto his land full of craters.

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Flashback

"Kingshi-sama, your dear son, Ojishi-sama has come to visit." A guard wearing steel armor said to his emperor.

The emperor, who's named Tsunno Kingshi, smiled bitterly to his inferior.

"Bring him in."

The guard nodded and left the throne room.

Although, he loved his son, he couldn't bare his son's spoiled behaviour. He would always come to ask for favours but never have been relying upon himself. He hated that but he never wanted to show it to his son.

I wonder what kind of trouble this young man brought now?

"Father! Hear me out! I want you to fire out this youth!" Ojishi yelled from the door and pointed to the youth named Ozu.

Kingshi was shocked, what did he ever do to Ojishi? Ozu was a well-known samurai and was far the greatest in this generation. He even persuaded Ozu to join the samurai to further increase the skilled warriors in Tsuguo Empire. It was practically Ozu who increased the popularity of Tsuguo Empire amongst the other empires. If he will fire out Ozu, his efforts will be thrown out in waste.

"Dear son, I'm afraid Father won't be able to fulfill the wish of yours. Ozu is the most skilled samurai in our Empire and it will be a problem to unexpectedly fire him out. If he ever be removed, our Empire will no longer in the top Empires of our country."

Kingshi tried his best to prevent misconceptions at the moment. His son was a suicidal person, if his wishes cannot be fulfilled, he will threaten his family by suicide, and that attempt was almost been accomplished. Kingshi was sweating, he couldn't bare to watch his son take suicide for such a reason.

"Who cares about ranks?! He had offended me, I want you to fire him!" Ojishi yelled once again.

"Let's just give him a punishment for offending you–"

"No! He said that I'm not properly wearing my clothes! He also said that my way of swordsmanship is incorrect! How can I tolerate such an arrogant person?!"

Ozu remained silent. He knew that he was just teaching the Emperor's son the proper etiquette in swordsmanship, but he never find it deeply offending Ojishi. Or Ojishi is just being overreacting?

"Son, please reconsider it, Ozu has been our helper since the past few years. It would be a waste to dump him right?"

"Father, are you declining my complaint? Besides, I found someone which surpassed Ozu's skills. He's name is Senshi and he is willing to replace Ozu here."

"I'll think about it."

"But Emperor–!"

Ozu couldn't take it anymore. Being the Emperor's descendant was a blessing for him already. So he gave his all for the sake of Tsuguo Empire. But the Emperor is hesitating?

"Do it right now! Senshi already arrived!"

"Fine, let's settle this. Let Ozu and Senshi had a duel. Whoever wins gets to remain while the other will be dumped out."

Ozu dilated his eyes. Fine, and he must not give up easily!

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The next day, an event was held in the Tsuguo Empire. A youth named Wasaken Senshi arrived at the said empire. Ozu and Senshi was currently preparing for their duel to be held in Tsuguo Arena. Ozu's crimson eyes showed hope and determination when he wore his helmet.

It was time.

"Today, a major event will be held right now! Our Tsuguo Empire champion, Ozu-san, will be matched against our guest, Senshi-san from Wasaki Empire! Now, we will witness whom amongst these youths are worthy as the descendant of our Emperor Kingshi-sama! Let us now, begin!"

As the speaker finished, the gates opened from both sides revealing the two competitors.

"But before we start the battle, here's the sequence to tell the winner for this battle. This is a battle for the throne for the descendant of the emperor. So the sequence will be different, in each competitors, there is an area where you can point your weapons with to end the match. In this match, there will only be two rounds. When a competitor wins two consecutive times, then the battle will be decided, but when both parties tied, then we will declare a round three. Lastly, this point is the significant color which both parties are having. Tsuguo Empire having blue point while Wasaki Empire having red point. Whoever is going to hit the point first will be the round's winner. The battle starts...now!"

The crowd was cheering loudly. Different people cheers for the two competitors. Others making bets and etc.

But Ozu's focus was the youth in front of him. The well-known samurai of Wasaki Empire. Senshi was a great friend of Ojishi — that's what Ojishi thought — and Ozu's a local samurai of Tsuguo Empire, currently the disciple of its emperor, Emperor Tsunno Kingshi. He only needs to focus and try to win the match.

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After a few hours, the match had decided. Wasaken Senshi from Wasaki Empire had fairly won the customed samurai competition in Tsuguo Empire. For the first round, Ozu from Tsuguo Empire won, during the second and third round, Senshi from Wasaki Empire won. Behind this was a scheme of Ojishi chipping Ozu's katana and armor, also used poison to weaken Ozu on the second round.

Ozu was saddened by the result and forgot the condition of his body. He collapsed outside the arena and vomited a puddle of blood.

To lose such a competition in the most cruel way broke his heart. He knew what kind of person Ojishi is and all he wanted was to revise his personality, but he didn't know it would end up with his own death.

He wanted to take revenge.

I wAnt TO kiLL OjiSHi...

"To think such a civilization would still exist after several decades gradually impressed me."

WHo?..!!

"I am Muzan, the progenitor of all demons."

"I see that my slaves wouldn't reach here, so I came to populate. To escape from the humans who fights and eliminates demons for their own will irritates me."

"I as well see that Ozu had lost to them due to evil deeds. Do you see that humans are all evil? There's no human who's kind."

"Why not become a demon and rectify those evil humans you loathed?"

I aM AlrEaDy DeAD...I cAN'T...

"I've already injected my blood to you. Now do a favour for me..."

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(Takashi = Demon Tanjirou)

It has been weeks ever since Takashi departed from his friends and comrades as well as Muzan's search for the Blue Spider Lily. He knew Muzan wouldn't give up looking for the Blue Spider Lily ever since a thousand years ago. Without his old subordinates, he had to find it on his own while another is at hold of making another generation of demons.

It was a cold winter night where the townspeople were out to find either wood or coal to burn and heat their bodies up. His subordinate, Tairuku (the person who was turned into a demon by Takashi/Tanjirou on Chapter 3), was greedily devouring young women from a mansion. Tairuku improved at silent raid of houses ever since. Even demon hunters who were at the place couldn't determine where the demon is hiding.

Currently, Tairuku's power level is extremely low and unable to turn a human to a demon. Tairuku was the 3rd person to turn into a demon in this generation and that would make him the 4th strongest. But he couldn't match Ozu — Muzan's first subordinate in the same generation — Takashi and Muzan's power level. He knew as well that Takashi hasn't any human yet which was strange for the demon but the latter was incredibly strong.

If only I was shared blood by Muzan himself then I could match Takashi's power level. My priority for now is to be powerful than Takashi and Ozu so I could be recognized by him.

Takashi, who was watching from afar, read the demon's thoughts and grunted in annoyance. How could this powerless demon think of Takashi?

He teleported behind his subordinate with a blink of an eye and glared devilishly at him. Tairuku froze in fear and stopped his devouring session when the demon behind him began talking.

"Just what you think you're talking about?" Takashi said whispering horrifyingly on Tairuku's shoulders which gave him chills down to his spine.

"F-Forgive me, Takashi-sama. Please spare me from dissolution." Tairuku was trying hard to silence his mind but failed. Although he needs to talk politely to his superior, it would be troublesome to think more for how his superior managed to read his thoughts from afar.

"Upon close range, Muzan and I can sensor negative cogitations of demons we create. As for being a peasant, you are not permitted to talk behind about your superiors, got it?" After a while, the pressure was lighted from the weight of his shoulders when responding with a nod. The superior disappeared once again without any further message.

Tairuku continued on his devouring session to resume his mission in multiplying the demons for the generation. It would be the reveal of a new generation of the Twelve Kizuki in another terminology.

From afar, the known Samurai Demon clenched his canines from what happened earlier with his superior.

(Sorry)

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