"You have her scent on you?" The demon tilted his head as he sniffed the air. Tanjiro and his group weren't expecting to encounter a demon so soon after arriving at the train station.

They not only faced a demon who lures people in their dreams but also this tall demon in white robes with white claws as long as his hands and eyes whiter than white itself. Tanjiro couldn't even tell if this demon could see since there was a scar across his eyes. Everything about this demon was dyed with white except for his blood red lips.

Then to make things worse, there was Upper Moon Three who recently appeared from the rubble!

His face was contorted in anger, a huge contrast compared to the stoic white demon and surprisingly they share the same scar across their eyes yet he doesn't seem to be blind. His scar was much scarier and uglier as if the one who did it made sure it was etched properly in his face and was purposefully made that way to attract attention.

So even demons can get scars? This was the first time Tanjiro has seen something like this.

The white demon started to speak again.

"Where is she? Where is she hiding? What's her name this time? How old is she in this life? How do you know her? When did you met?"

Tanjiro got the chills. The white demon was releasing a pressure that made him feel suffocated and from what they could see, he isn't an upper or lower moon.

Suddenly, he remembered his conversation with Lady Tamayo.

'Kamado Tanjiro, other than me and your sister, Nezuko, there is another demon who has escaped Muzan Kibutsuji's influence. You must be specially wary of him. He usually leaves humans and demons alone as long as they don't get in his way. But lately, I heard that he's been quite restless and going mad in search of someone.'

"How, when, where, why? Why aren't you answering?" The white demon tilted his head.

"It's especially rude to suddenly demand an answer from someone when you have yet to introduce yourself." Rengoku pitched in while crouching over the injured Tanjiro.

"Rude?"

Before Rengoku could respond, Upper Moon Three suddenly moved and aimed a punch at Tanjiro. Rengoku pulled his sword and moved to defend him.

Breath of Flames, Second Style, Ascending Blazing Sky

Upper Moon Three, Akaza, got hit in his arm but he retreated backwards and in mere seconds, his arm was back to normal and only blood was left on the surface.

"Nice blade."

"I cannot understand why you are targeting an injured person."

"I thought he'd just get in the way between you and me... is what I'd like to say." He said, licking his blood before veins appeared on his arms.

"But he has something that I want."

'What?!' Tanjiro doesn't understand what he's talking about.

"That woman's scent is specially strong around you. I can still smell its lingering scent although it is mixed with a bit of poison. "He looks oddly reminiscent as he said this but his expression soon turned furious.

"Which is why I'll have you tell me where she is, human."

"I'm afraid we have no idea what you're talking about." Rengoku obviously wasn't going to say that the person they're looking for is at the Butterfly Estate. Since they're looking for a woman, it could only be one person because demons don't really hold humans captive but Nao-sama is a special case.

"Lies." The white demon's voice suddenly echoed across the field as if he was amplifying his voice.

"I can smell when people lie." He said. "You have her scent but so very faint. But that human boy, he met her recently."

The demon flexed his claws. "I don't like it when people ignore me and I hate it when people try to steal what is mine. So.."

He lunged forward and suddenly swung his claws but not at Rengoku or Tanjiro. He was heading for Upper Moon Three, Akaza.

"..I'll have you tell that narcissist, egotistical, delusional murderer of a leader that he'll never have the chance to see Mimi again in this life or the next! " His face was furious as Akaza crossed his arms over his head, blocking the white demon's claws.

"Clearly, you have a death wish. Don't get cocky just because you've escaped his influence!"

The white demon narrowed his eyes. "It's because I've monopolized her for countless of lifetime that I can get cocky. But that arrogant, traumatized fool who views himself as god, still hopes to be reunited wih her? I'll NEVER MAKE IT HAPPEN!! Mimi-san! Mimi-san is mine! I'll kill anyone who gets in my way!"

'What is going on?!' Tanjiro couldn't believe what he was seeing. It's the first time he's seen demons fighting amongst each other up close. The pressure they were giving off was making his body tremble.

"I don't understand why these demons are looking for Nao-sama but the logical thing to do right now is evacuate the passengers and get them to safety. "Rengoku said.

Tanjiro's eyes widened. Did he say Nao-sama? Did that mean these demons were looking for Nao-sama? He did meet her a while ago but they could trace her scent on her? And so far back?

Seeing those two fight, Tanjiro felt overwhelmed since they were both displaying their strengths and fighting as if their life depended on it. They didn't even glance at them anymore as if their existence wasn't worth an ounce of their attention.

"Rengoku-san!"

Rengoku helped him up. "Our priority is to not let anyone die. Let them battle it out, it'll save us the effort."

Tanjiro gulped.

"Kamado, my boy. I am ashamed to say this but even at my level, I won't be able to take down those two. Instead, I will do anything in my power so everyone would survive. The sun will rise soon. We need to hurry."

Tanjiro nodded. "Yes!" He glanced at the two demons fighting it out. Even in this distance, he could tell that they were on a whole new level than him.

These aren't like the normal demons he fought. They were literal monsters!

"Where do you think you're going?" Tanjiro heard the distinct voice of the white demon almost as if he was whispering in his ear.

Then he felt a presence beside him. His senses were screaming at him that there was danger but his injured body was too slow to react.

"Kamado, my boy!" Rengoku immediately pushed him away and pulled his sword, blocking the piercing claw that was headed for Tanjiro.

Rengoku's arms nearly gave. The strong impact of those claws left him clenching his teeth tightly and utilizing more strength than usual.

"I don't care. I don't care about anyone else. But if it's Mimi-san, I'm prepared to do anything." The white demon looked at him without remorse as if he was looking at an ant.

"Rengoku-san!"

Tanjiro forced his trembling body to move and grabbed his sword. Just in time, Inosuke came charging in.

"GYAHAHA! The Great Inosuke is here!"

"Inosuke!"

With two other swords headed for him, the white demon was sure to get injured but the next thing happened faster than they could comprehend it.

A strong gust of wind blew them away and the white demon was standing on the center completely unharmed.

"Foolish humans, why do you struggle? As long as you cooperate I'll do you a favor and keep you alive. "

"This... Stop getting in the way, you outcast!" Upper Moon Three, Akaza, shouted.

"You lot are the ones who keep getting in my way. Either way, you won't understand. You weren't alive back then and you're merely a dog who obeys his master's bidding." For the first time, the white demon smiled. It was a mocking smile.

"Because you are that bastard's underling, I pity you. You'll die being a slave to him. He even gave you a brand, hehehe."

Akaza's expression immediately clouded.

"Damm cocky bastard. Keep talking and I'll cut your tongue out."

"It's almost sunrise. I'll let you play with that pillar but you aren't allowed to kill the human with hanafuda earrings."

"You think I'll just do what you say?!"

The white demon didn't rise to the provocative tone. Instead, his entire body misted and another strong gust of wind blew, completely erasing any traces of him.

"That cocky bastard..!" Akaza's veins were bulging from his anger. He hadn't felt this mad since Muzan-sama gave him this ugly scar on his face. But that white demon bastard even have the nerve to mock him to his face!

Since the white demon wasn't here anymore, he slowly turned around and found others whom he could vent his anger.

"Perfect. You'll be my prey." Akaza visibly shook, waves of anger rolling off of him.