Kikyo nodded slightly.
Six Transformations.
By now, she had more or less learned from Kanbe Hikaru his own distinctions for demon levels.
It was much more detailed and easier to identify than the broad human classification of demons into small demons, ordinary demons, high-level demons, and Great Yokais.
As a priestess, Kikyo was very open to new knowledge and had quickly accepted this grading system.
She then followed up by asking: "How much stronger?"
"At least..."
Kanbe Hikaru thought for a moment: "About forty to fifty percent?"
This wasn't an exaggeration.
The improvement brought by the Bone Soul Transformation was comprehensive.
First was defense.
His bone hardness had increased several times over, meaning his bones were now harder than ordinary steel.
Second was offense.
He could grow bone spurs and bone blades from any part of his body.
This meant his means of attack were no longer limited to the blade in his hand.
Any part of his body could become a weapon.
In terms of pure strength, he was now definitely capable of contending with a high-level demon of the seventh transformation; while he might not be able to defeat one, he was absolutely more than capable of protecting himself.
Finally, and most importantly—
Was the possibility.
"According to my own feelings, among demons, the Six Transformations is the limit of Physical Transformation, or the limit of an ordinary demon."
Kanbe Hikaru explained: "But the content of the Six Transformations can be continuously enriched."
"Like a room, the size is fixed, but the things you can put inside can keep increasing."
Kikyo looked thoughtful.
"You mean..."
"My foundation is more solid than that of an ordinary Six Transformations demon."
Kanbe Hikaru nodded: "For the same Six Transformations, an ordinary demon might only have six abilities."
"But I can have more."
"When it comes time for qualitative change in the future..."
The young demon's eyes were bright.
"The 'attributes' I can carry will be far more than those of an ordinary demon."
What was the essence of Materialization?
It could be the control of mass, volume, and density, or it could be the alteration of basic physical properties.
Furthermore, it could be the containment and mastery of elemental attributes.
The richer his Six Transformations were, the more attributes he could control during Materialization.
Kikyo looked at him and remained silent for a long time.
"You truly are special, Hikaru."
She said.
"I'm just being cautious."
Kanbe Hikaru picked up the Hiraikotsu.
The giant bone boomerang had now lost its luster and looked no different from an ordinary weapon.
But Kanbe Hikaru knew its power was still there.
It just needed time to recover.
Just like the Muramasa blade in his hand.
"It's time to go back and rest, Kikyo."
He said.
"Tomorrow, the ritual duel begins."
Although Kikyo was confident she could defeat Tsubaki, they still had to be wary of whether that woman had any special tricks up her sleeve.
Kikyo nodded, not being overly arrogant either.
But the next second.
The miko in white robes and red hakama suddenly raised her eyes, her expression narrowing slightly.
Kanbe Hikaru's movements also came to a halt.
His nose twitched, and he turned his head to look toward the back of the village, in the direction of the rear mountain.
At this moment, the night was fleeting, and the entire Demon Slayer Village appeared unusually quiet.
A gentle night breeze blew softly.
The night wind blew from the direction he was looking.
It carried a thick scent.
The scent of blood.
And it was very heavy.
Kikyo's gaze changed.
Kanbe Hikaru's expression changed as well.
"Something's happening."
He slung the Hiraikotsu onto his back, his blade already gripped in his hand.
Kikyo's bow was also already in her hand.
The two exchanged a glance.
Then, they simultaneously rushed toward the direction where the smell of blood was drifting from.
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