Chapter 30 - Miserable Boss 

Inside an exquisitely decorated house, Tamayo blushed and apologized to Aomori, "I'm so sorry, that was very rude of me. It was an instinctive reaction. I truly apologize!"

"Miss Tamayo!" A green-haired young man next to her glared at Aomori with anger. "We don't need to apologize to someone of unknown origin like this."

"Yushiro! Don't be impolite!"

"Hmph!" Yushiro, who had indecent intentions towards Tamayo, seemed to be quite opposed to the handsome Aomori.

"Well, he's just a kid in his thirties. Don't be too hard on him," Aomori said casually.

"It seems Mr. Aomori knows a lot about both of us," Tamayo remarked, realizing that Aomori was well-informed about Yushiro's age.

"Heh, nothing special. Our Demon Slayer Corps' intelligence work needs improvement. I only know that Miss Tamayo fell seriously ill over 500 years ago, was deceived by Muzan, and turned into a demon. 

In a moment of recklessness, you killed your own husband and child. Then, during the battle in the bamboo forest, Muzan was defeated and fled, allowing you to break free from his control, hiding ever since. That's about it."

As Tamayo listened, she felt increasingly alarmed that her secrets were known to someone else. Under Aomori's gaze, she couldn't help but clasp her hands over her chest.

Yushiro became angry again. "Don't look at Miss Tamayo with those lecherous eyes!"

Unfortunately, he lacked the strength to challenge Aomori and could only attempt to kill him with his gaze.

Ignoring Yushiro's amorous glare, Aomori spoke seriously to Tamayo, "Miss Tamayo, I imagine you've always wanted to seek revenge against Muzan. We share a common goal with the Demon Slayer Corps, and we can establish a close and cooperative relationship."

(Yushiro: "Get lost, who wants a close relationship with you!")

After taking a moment to collect herself, Tamayo finally spoke, "Alright, how would you like to cooperate?"

"Well, first, give me a thorough examination."

"?"

…

Infinity Castle, through the demon messenger, the Demon boss, Muzan, once again convened his elite subordinates for a staff meeting.

However, this time, there was an empty seat.

"Upper Rank Six Gyutaro is dead, and the Upper Ranks are now incomplete."

"I expected Gyutaro's death, but I didn't expect it to be so swift and decisive."

"Can someone tell me why an Upper Rank demon, nurtured by me, would be so feeble in front of humans?" Muzan still appeared as he always did, seemingly having healed from his previous injuries.

But his mood was far from good. Ever since that day when he encountered that man who made his heart race, the desire to evolve into a perfect being and the fear of being killed had tormented him day by day.

Gyutaro's death this time only added to his frustration.

"Why?" Upper Rank Five Gyokko panicked and said, "I've encountered the strongest Pillars among humans several times, and haven't I turned them into art?"

"Oh?" Muzan flicked his finger and removed Gyokko's head, saying coldly, "Are you questioning me?"

"No, no, I'm not! Lord Muzan, I was wrong!" Gyokko hastily begged for forgiveness.

"The Blue Spider Lilly cannot be found, the Tsugikuni family cannot be found, and that man cannot be found either. Can any of you tell me what use I have for you?" As core members of his organization, each of them was underperforming, which deeply troubled him.

He seemed to be considering layoffs.

The Upper Rank demons hung their heads in fear.

"Lord Muzan, recently those Demon Slayer Corps members have become very arrogant. I know many demons who have been killed by them." The timid Upper Rank Four Hantengu was probably the most attentive among the Upper Rank demons when it came to monitoring the Demon Slayer Corps' movements.

"Since yesterday, it seems that there have been Demon Slayer Corps members lurking around the entrance of our Infinity Castle. Unfortunately, they are quite clever, and I haven't had a chance to catch them," the grinning Upper Rank Two Doma said.

"So, what's your conclusion?"

"They seem to be targeting Doma-sama. We can use this opportunity to teach those swordsmen an unforgettable lesson and, in the process, inquire about the Tsugikuni family's whereabouts!" rushed in the Upper Rank five Gyokko.

Muzan tossed Gyokko's head away as a warning. "I've been too indulgent with you all before, but from now on, you'll have to give it your all. Gyokko, Hantengu, you two will go with Doma. Do your best to accomplish the mission, or don't bother coming back to see me."

"Oh dear, what if it turns out I'm wrong?" Doma said, using a fan to prop up his chin.

"No room for 'what if,' Doma. I only want to see the results I desire."

"Yes, Lord Muzan."

Muzan had no mood for further reprimands. He waved his hand, dismissing them from the Infinity Castle.

Later, through the demon messenger, they were all sent off, including Gyokko, Hantengu, and Doma.

Back to the headquarters of the eternal heaven Sect, Doma looked at Gyokko and Hantengu beside him, covered his mouth with a smile and said, "It's been a long time since my colleagues have come to my place, I have to treat you well."

   "No need, no need, Master Doma, it is important to complete the task of Master Muzan." Just now Gyokko was scared out of his wits.

   "Hey, I think so too, why don't we take the initiative." Ban Hantengu echoed.

   "No, no, no, don't be too nervous. The three of us join forces, and as many pillars as may come, we will deliver them food as food to lord Muzan. Let's just wait quietly for them to come to our door."

  Gyokko and Hantengu couldn't hold back Doma Mo in the end, and agreed to hide and wait for the ghost killing team to attack.

   "It's interesting this way, isn't it?" Doma showed an "excited" smile.

…

Back at the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps, at the Ubuyashiki Estate.

When news of the successful killing of Upper Rank Six Gyutaro arrived, Ubuyashiki Mitsuri couldn't help but exclaim, "Muichiro, Tengen, and Sanemi did a fantastic job!"

"Master Kagaya, don't get too excited, be careful with your bod!" said Ubuyashiki Amane.

"How can't I be excited? Do you know what this means? It means that the situation that has remained unchanged for a hundred years is finally about to change. This is a harbinger, showing that fate will undergo a huge change. We are going to launch a counterattack!" The ruddy Kagaya let out his emotions to his heart's content.

"Yes."

"Thanks to Lord Aomori, he is our Destiny Child!"

 "Well, there will definitely be more good news coming back."

 "You're right." Kagaya Ubuyashiki calmed down a little.

"Report!" The latest news came from a crow, "Thunder Hashira Aomori has an order, all Hashira put down what they are doing, and rush to the headquarters of Eternal Heaven Cult as soon as possible, and encircle and suppress upper moon 2!"

"Are you going to encircle and suppress upper moon two II?" Although Kagaya Ubuyashiki has confidence in Aomori and the others, he is unavoidably worried.

"Send this message to the pillars immediately, quick!"

The only thing he can do is this.

…

"Is Upper moon 6 dead? Sanemi and the others are doing a good job, I have to work hard." Rengoku smiled heartily, raised the flaming sword, and slashed at the evil spirit in front of him.

…

"Please spare me! I was forced into this! I repent! I want to turn over a new leaf!" The demon facing the muscular Gyomei begged for mercy, witnessing the giant man approaching.

Gyomei raised his meteor hammer and smashed the demon into a pulp in a single strike. "Go to hell and repent before Lord Buddha, Amitabha."

"Upper Rank Two Doma is next."

The other Hashira received the message and hurried to the headquarters.

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