Cooperation

"Be careful Shin, this demon is very strong compared to other demons. Not only that, this Demon has lived from the Meiji era."

Charlotte stood beside Rio giving a reminder not to underestimate the Hand Demon.

"Meiji era?" Ren frowned slightly.

Osas nodded his head and gave more detailed information:

"While Charlotte and I were hunting demons, we overheard screams. Out of curiosity, we came to the source of the sound, then we saw the two participants being eaten by the demon."

"After noticing our existence, the demon asked what Meiji era was now. After we explained that it was Taisho era, suddenly the demon went berserk."

"I understand." Ren roughly understood what was happening.

The Hand Demon was trapped on Mount Fujikasane from the Meiji era, because the Demon does not age and is immortal, it does not realize how much time has passed.

It should be noted that the Meiji period occurred on Jan 25, 1868 – Jul 30, 1912, while the Taisho period was Jul 30, 1912 – Dec 25, 1926. This means that the Hand Demon has been trapped for more than 40 years on Mount Fujikasane, no wonder he is crazy to know times have changed.

"Ahhhhhh.... Times are changing again, it's happening again... While I'm stuck here..."

"Ah… Unforgivable!"

"Damn Urokodaki!"

"Damn Urokodaki!"

The Hand Demon stomped his foot on the ground causing the ground to shake like a small earthquake. Not only that, he scratched his body until it bled and madness was visible in his eyes.

It seems Hand Demon lost his mind upon hearing Rio, Charlotte and Osas discussing the changing times.

"Urokodaki?" Rio was confused to hear this.

"Shin doesn't know?" Charlotte was surprised that Rio didn't know the name.

"Do I need to know?" Rio said lightly.

"Charlotte, I also want to know who Urokodaki is." Osas raised his hand and said embarrassed.

"You two… Don't you know how important information is!"

Charlotte was speechless to the two men in front of her.

Rio and Osas looked at each other, then looked at Charlotte as if asking for an explanation.

"Sigh~… In short that Urokodaki is the former Water Breathing Style Hashira (Pillar) who retired due to old age, that's all you two need to know." Charlotte explained simply.

"I see.

Osas is the same as Rio, he doesn't watch the Kimetsu no Yaiba anime. Due to the bankrupt state of Zimbabwe, he lives in poverty.

Moreover, having a smartphone, to be able to eat just once a day Osas has to work from morning to dusk, where is there time to watch anime?

"Oh, an ex Hashira…" Rio said flatly which made it difficult for Charlotte to judge Rio's reaction.

"I will eat all three of you… Hehehehe…"

After a period of hysteria, the Hand Demon stared at the three humans in front of him for food.

"Ehehehehe..."

The dozen or so Hand Demon hands extended towards Rio, Charlotte and Osas.

*Slash Slash Slash*

Without needing to be ordered, except for Osas who used a large ax as the main weapon, Rio and Charlotte swung the Nichirin Sword, chopping the hands that kept coming.

"That demon can extend his arms, did he eat the Gomu Gomu Fruit?"

On the sidelines of cutting the hands that keep coming, Osas can't help but complain.

"It is very difficult to approach that Demon, Shin, do you have a way?"

Charlotte turned to see Rio by her side who always wore an indifferent expression no matter what.

Hand Demon took advantage of Charlotte's diverted attention, one of its arms hit Charlotte's stomach very hard.

"Ahhh..."

Charlotte's body flew into the air.

"Charlotte!"

Osas wanted to help, but he was blocked by dozens of endless hands.

"Tch..."

Rio clicked his tongue, his figure disappeared and appeared to catch Charlotte who was about to hit a tree.

"Disappear? Is this boy teleporting?"

Hand Demon was surprised to see Rio's unusual movement, this was the first time he had seen something like this.

"Not true, the boy is only human, so there is no way he can teleport."

Hand Demon glanced at the ground Rio was standing earlier, seeing the deep footprints on the ground, he understood the basic principles of the movement technique just now.

"Hehehehe… Not bad young man, you have good movement technique at your young age."

"With your talent, sooner or later you can be promoted to a Hashira. But..."

"That will never happen because you will be my dinner!"

Hand Demon launched more hands from his body and focused on attacking Rio.

"This is troublesome..."

Lowering Charlotte from his embrace, Rio rushed towards the Hand Demon.

"I won't play around anymore."

The speed of the hand became faster than before, this made it difficult for Rio to approach the Hand Demon.

Slashing hands from above, left, below, right, then Rio jumped backwards when one of the hands of the Demon Hand nearly hit him.

"Shit..."

Rio suddenly had a headache, this caused him to fall to the ground.

"This is an opportunity!"

Seeing Rio make a mistake, the Hand Demon controlled all his hands intent on killing Rio's life.

"Don't forget I'm a damn Demon!"

The large figure of Osas holding an ax stood in front of Rio, raising his ax high above his head, he said:

"Stone Breathing, Ni no kata: Tenmen Kudaki (Second Form: Upper Smash)!"

Osas threw his ax at the dozens of hands of the Demon Hand, the two attacks clashing causing both sides to balance.

"Shin, quickly stand up! Don't just stand still." Said Osas pulling the ax through the chain tied to the end of the handle.

"I know."

Rio shook his head, he still felt dizzy at the moment.

(Is this a side effect of very low VIT attribute points? I can't last long in battle)

In just an instant, Rio realized the reason he felt weak all of a sudden.

Keep in mind, to wear the Breathing Style requires a strong body. Rio did have speed, and strong attack power, but not vitality.

This caused him to be unable to fight for a long time.

"Don't nod kid!!!"

The Hand Demon was furious, just a little more he could get rid of the most troublesome person, but in a critical situation, his action was thwarted.

*Swosh Swosh Swosh*

"Hey Charlotte, can you help me out here. This Demon's attacks have become more powerful."

Osas shouted for help to Charlotte who was watching from the side.

"Alright, I don't like being in debt either."

Glancing at Rio trying to stand up by supporting himself with the sword, Charlotte returned to the battle.

"Cherry Blossom Breathing, Shi no kata: Benizakura (Fourth Form: Crimson Cherry Blossom)."

*Swoosh Swoosh Swosh*

With Charlotte's help, Osas' burden is reduced, he can now focus on attacking.

"You guys came one after another…" Hand Demon said furiously.

"Die Hand Demon." Rio said coldly.

"Since when?"

Hand Demon's pupils shrank at the sound of his target's voice behind him, he pulled several hands around his neck.

*ding*

There was the sound of metal clashing as Nichirin Rio's Sword slashed at the Hand Demon's neck.

"Tch, so loud..."

Seeing his attack fail, Rio jumped backwards.

"Your movement technique is so fast, I can't even see it…" The Hand Demon was afraid of Rio right now

If he was too late to pull his hand over his neck, it's likely that his head would have been severed by now.

"Thank you for the compliment." Rio doesn't feel any emotion despite being praised