**Chapter 318: Muzan: Slaughter the World Government Entirely!**
Captain Guts and Mekko, accompanied by the Twelve Kizuki, had just stepped into the mysterious Infinity Castle when they heard a crisp 'thump' sound, like the plucking of a string instrument.
But more than the sound, the sight before them stunned the two.
Inside seemed to be a brightly lit, ancient-style wooden building inn, filled with wooden-framed paper sliding doors, bright lanterns, and long, sloping corridor stairs.
Honestly, the first glance was breathtaking!
But looking closer, you'd find the structure incredibly complex, no, it should be called chaotic, like a space where dimensions were completely disordered.
All the rooms, sliding doors, and corridors were in a state of extreme inversion in terms of direction, position, and even up and down. You could even see buildings and demon figures hanging upside down or sideways overhead.
Looking for too long made one feel dizzy.
"This is the Infinity Castle..."
Through the Transponder Snails on their shoulders, the Otherworld Strategy Committee on the Sea Star Mainland, and even the higher-ups like the Five Elders and Im behind the scenes, were treated to this wondrous scene.
"That Nakime's Blood Demon Art is truly interesting. If she weren't a demon, I'd really want to capture her and have her add some special effects to my Noah's Ark."
Im marveled at the screen feed on the Projection Screen.
Inside the Infinity Castle.
Captain Guts and Mekko found that they didn't need to move themselves. With a few more 'thump' sounds from a pipa, they were constantly shifted in position, finally appearing on a Platform.
In the distance.
Stood a pale-skinned, black-haired Woman wearing a black Kimono, her curiosity and Excitement completely unconcealed in her scarlet vertical pupils.
"Lord Muzan, the targets have been brought!"
Kokushibo walked over and reported, kneeling on one knee.
"Well done. Go kneel with your Head bowed to the side."
The feminized Muzan Kibutsuji showed a satisfied Smile to Kokushibo.
"Yes!"
Soon, the six Upper Ranks were on the left, and the five Lower Ranks were on the right, all kneeling on one knee, lowering their Heads, sandwiching Captain Guts and Mekko in the middle.
The Scene looked quite eerie.
It's worth mentioning that the Lower Rank Demons who were originally 'dismissed' by Muzan Kibutsuji because Lower Rank Five Rui died at Tanjiro's hands, fortunately survived due to the unexpected appearance of Gus and Mekko.
"From now on, you will answer whatever I ask. Do not speak irrelevant nonsense with your boring Will."
Muzan Kibutsuji's Height was clearly not tall compared to Captain Guts, but her Gaze, tone, and Attitude were incredibly arrogant and condescending.
In response, Captain Guts merely shrugged, indicating no objection. Their current goal was to stall for Time, so Communication through words was naturally the best approach.
"However, this guy's Aura really isn't that Strong..."
He had, of course, received Intelligence about this Muzan. Now, through practical verification with Observation Haki, he found that she was indeed not strong to the point of being irresistible, just slightly stronger than himself.
This significantly relaxed Captain Guts' Heart.
Muzan couldn't hear his inner thoughts, as she could only hear the thoughts of Man-Eating Demons.
"First, answer three questions: Where are you from, what are Kabaneri World, and why did you come to Japan?" Muzan Kibutsuji asked coldly.
Captain Guts and Mekko exchanged a look.
"We are from the World Government, and Kabaneri World are Anomalous Monsters that also eat humans and drink blood, just like you. As for our purpose here, it is naturally to find you."
The one responsible for answering was, of course, Captain Guts.
"What is the World Government, and why are you looking for us?"
Muzan Kibutsuji, who was currently playing the role of a successful Entrepreneur living among humans, had some understanding of the international Situation, but she had never heard of any World Government.
"The World Government is an international Organization with over one hundred and seventy Affiliated Countries. We two are Members of the 'Nue' Squad, a direct Intelligence Department of Cipher Pol. We are here to invite you to join the World Government!"
Captain Guts showed no intention of concealing anything, openly stating their Situation one by one.
However, Muzan Kibutsuji thought this World Government was a recently formed international joint Organization by the many Countries Overseas.
"So, besides you Kabaneri World and us Demons, there are other Monsters in other parts of the World?"
To this question, Captain Guts revealed a Smile, but because of the black Faceplate, it was completely invisible.
"Of course!"
"Giant Race dozens of meters tall, Fish-Man Tribe who can control water currents, Mink Tribe who look like humanoid Animals and can release electricity, Tontatta Tribe who are small and like elves, Snake-Neck Tribe with long, slender necks like snakes, and so on. You and we have never been alone; there are countless Anomalous Monsters in this World!"
Heaven and earth can attest, Captain Guts stated that he was speaking the absolute truth.
But these words were truly like a Mental Bomb, stirring up a Gale and huge waves in the Hearts of Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki.
"So the outside World is like this..."
Muzan Kibutsuji had not left Japan for a thousand years.
Because she thought that 'Doctor' was a Japanese person who had never been abroad, the Blue Spider Lily in the Prescription could not possibly be Overseas.
Naturally, there was no need to travel to other Countries. This resulted in her having a thousand years of experience but her understanding of places outside Japan basically came entirely from Newspaper Content that appeared in recent decades.
"If that's the case, then I can give you my answer now. I refuse, and from now on, you are not allowed to step into Japan again, because this is my territory!"
"As expected..."
Captain Guts was not at all surprised by Muzan Kibutsuji's words, because the Intelligence stated that this so-called Demon Progenitor, while appearing very Haki on the surface, was actually a coward.
Although she had Curiosity, she wasn't very interested in encountering new things. On the contrary, the Scale of the World Government made her feel apprehensive and generated clear resistance.
"That's impossible. No one can stop the World Government. Soon, our main Troops will pour in here on a large Scale. At that time, you'll have to interact whether you want to or not. I Suggest you make psychological preparations early while there's still a little Time."
Captain Guts spoke with a seemingly sincere Attitude of Encouragement.
But this also stirred up Muzan Kibutsuji's anger, and a strong Killing Intent flashed in her Gaze as she looked at them.
"Since that's the case, your Crime is punishable by death. As for the so-called World Government's main Troops, if they dare to step one foot into Japan, I will slaughter them all, completely annihilate them. So, let's start with the two of you..."
"Kill them!"
Muzan Kibutsuji's Order caused the Eleven Demon Moons on both sides to attack without hesitation. The fastest among them was naturally the strongest, Upper Rank One Kokushibo.
He instantly disappeared from his Position.
In an instant, dense, bright yellow Crescent Moons, accompanied by two arcs of silvery-white, pure Wind blades, sliced towards Captain Guts and Mekko at extremely high Speed.
"Moon Breathing, Second Form: Pearl Flowers Moongazing!"
"Hmph, Tempest Kick!"
Seeing this, Captain Guts snorted coldly and directly threw out a bright blue crescent-shaped Vacuum Slash with a high kick.
His attack was larger and longer, instantly cutting off the two incoming Wind blades mid-air and continuing to fly towards Kokushibo's location.
At the same Time,
The attacks of the other Upper Ranks also enveloped them from all directions.
Upper Rank Two Douma's Blood Demon Art: Winter Ice Pillars! Upper Rank Three Akaza's Blood Demon Art: Destructive Kill: Air Type! Upper Rank Five Gyokko's Blood Demon Art: Thousand Needles: Fish Kill!
Only Upper Rank Four Hantengu.
Due to his special Situation, he just crawled over timidly, looking fearful, as if he didn't want to join the Combat but didn't dare to disobey Muzan Kibutsuji's Order.
As for the Lower Ranks, their Reaction was a beat slower compared to the Upper Ranks. Seeing that it was difficult for them to participate in the attack immediately, they could only patrol and stand guard on the periphery.
(End of this chapter)