Chapter 8: Daki

While Lucian was training and waiting for the Kamado family to find the blue spider lily, something was happening at the same time in the Yoshiwara district of Tokyo.

In this place, better known as the red light district, a woman was walking slowly.

This tall, curvaceous woman, with her long black hair tied with several kanzashi clips, her beautiful lime green eyes, her perfect white skin...

Normally, being in this place she would only be considered a high-level oiran.

And this is the identity she usually has, but anyone who saw her now would only feel fear, because her beautiful face is full of blood, and in her left hand she carries the remains of an arm that she had torn off.

Yes, she is a demon, more specifically Daki - one of the two parts that together form Upper Moon 6.

'That should be enough for today… I'm already tired of eating.' thought Daki as she threw her arm to the side.

Even though this was against her eating habits, which would be to only eat beautiful people, plus she normally stocks up and devours slowly.

But now she was eating it to look like an attack from a normal demon.

If a large number of victims were not claimed, it would not attract hashiras.

If the victims just died without being devoured, it could be concluded that they were not demons, after all, this is usually the singular purpose they have when they kill.

It must be said that even though Daki acts childish a lot of the time, she can still be quite intelligent at the right times.

'Will he praise me?' A faint expectation rose in Daki's heart.

This initially small desire amplified infinitely.

The desire to be recognized becoming overwhelming.

The need to complete the task assigned to him pierced her heart.

She didn't know if this feeling was natural or artificial, but she didn't care.

She just wants her wish to be fulfilled, that's all.

"What did he tell you to do little sister?" At this moment, Gyutaro, who was approaching, asked, this was the only explanation for what was happening.

"Nothing much onii-chan, just to kill more." Daki replied, hiding the true purpose behind these actions.

That's because Lucian told her to do it that way. And he did it because he knew Gyutaro would be against it, considering how protective he is of his sister.

Gyutaro would probably freak out if he knew that Daki was being used as bait right now.

"That's a weird order, man. But she's still cool. Are we still going to continue?" Spoke Gyutaro while waving his scythes.

"No. That's enough for today." Daki smiled eagerly, before walking away, heading towards the brothel she is currently living in.

"That's weird, man." Gyutaro said, his face becoming even darker as he thought about Daki's recent behavior.

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A dimly lit room, with a large bed in the center, a table and a cushion on the opposite wall.

This extremely simple room is Daki's room.

And at this moment Daki approached the cushion and sat on it, before starting to contact Lucian.

After a few seconds, a telepathic link was formed.

"Master Lucian, the task you entrusted to me is going well. I have greatly increased the frequency with which I devour humans. The Demon Slayer Corps people became more and more visible, Nakime already sent family members to follow several of them. I believe they will soon send a hashira here."

Daki recounted recent events to Lucian, anticipation filling her gaze.

And Lucian, knowing Daki and feeling her emotions, didn't disappoint her.

"Very good! I knew you could accomplish this task. And when a hashira appears, warn me first and avoid engaging in combat."

"Yes, Master Lucian." Exclaimed Daki, with joy in her voice, after all with this new boss she was getting recognition, unlike the previous one who couldn't wait to reprimand her.

If she said that she was almost finding a hashira, he would ask: "Why haven't you found one yet?"

If she said she found a hashira he would ask: "Why haven't you killed him yet?"

If she said he killed a hashira, he would ask: "Why didn't you kill two of them?"

In short, for him everything was little.

The new boss is at least happy and gives a little praise when something is completed.

'Now the only thing I have to do is ensure success in this task.' thought Daki as her determination increased

Daki lightly bit her thumbnail, her face slightly distorted as his anger at not having any ideas grew.

Kill more? No, this would cause panic and scare away customers, so a large part of the plan loses its effectiveness.

'... Spreading rumors would be better, but it could also scare people away... I find out, I'll capture instead of killing.'

'Since the plan is to take advantage of the dense crowd that is usually here in the red light district, then I will create a special area for combat.'

"An area full of people... So full that he won't even be able to swing his sword without hitting someone... mwahahahaha."

Daki concluded, before letting out a laugh full of mischief.

And this approach is in line with her thrusting habits, even her kekkijutsu is perfect for that.

"Tearing off a limb or two and then storing the person still alive inside the obi... Leaves traces, and adds more restrictions to the slayers... I'm just brilliant Hahaha." Arrogantly laughed Daki, seeing her own genius.

Simply what was expected from the beautiful and powerful Daki.

"I will hurry and convey the new plan to onii-chan." Daki stood up with a smile on her face.

Jumping out the window, she quickly ran across the rooftops of the surrounding buildings, heading in the direction she sensed Gyutaro.

As she jumped from building to building, she took a deep breath and felt her body feel lighter.

She was sure that everything would work out, and that simply made her feel relieved.

"Onii-chan, change in plans. Now we will capture instead of kill." Smiled Daki as she spoke to her older brother.

"Why? Lucian told you something, hence these changes, right?" Gyutaro said while looking at Daki's cheerful features, finding her recent behavior strange.

"... Yes." After a few seconds of hesitation, Daki nodded, confirming Gyutaro's guess.

"What does he intend?" Gyutaro asked, slightly confused. What is the objective of these actions?

"...He intends to attract hashiras, as well as attack their headquarters." Hesitating again, Daki still told Gyutaro.

Faced with such pointed questions she simply wasn't able to hide it.

"Coool. I think I like him more now." Gyutaro smiled bloodthirsty as he imagined his scythes cutting through the flesh of as many slayers as he could.