Becoming Enkidu in DxD-Chapter 340: Upper Rank Two — Doma!

Late the next night, inside the apartment, Yukinoshita Akira had already dressed neatly.

He cast a brief glance toward the closed bedroom door not far away, then picked up the Nichirin Blade beside him.

Today was the final battle.

Once all of this ended, his journey in this world could finally be considered complete.

"Are you leaving?"

"Yes. Wait for me to come back."

Not far away, a woman in a sexy set of pajamas—Yukinoshita Haruno—sat on the sofa. Her gaze stayed locked on Yukinoshita Akira, as if she were watching a husband about to step onto the battlefield.

"Since you've already made your decision, then… may the fortune of war always be with you."

"Of course. My beautiful wife hasn't even gotten pregnant with my child yet. I can't bring myself to die."

"If you want a child, then come back and give me one. Otherwise, I can't guarantee that someday, a child who isn't yours will appear… to inherit everything you have."

"Alright. Wait for me to come back."

After saying that, Yukinoshita Akira pushed the door open and left, leaving behind a woman sitting silently in the room.

After becoming a woman, the changes in Yukinoshita Haruno were simply too great.

One of the biggest changes was that her sense of self now fully leaned toward Akira.

"I've been very careful in protecting him… I just don't know if there's already—"

As she spoke, one of Yukinoshita Haruno's hands gently rubbed her own stomach.

Even if it had only been a few times, every time, she had tried with all her strength.

She truly wanted to carry a child for that man.

Whether it was a boy or a girl didn't matter.

Because deep in her heart, there was always a faint feeling—

That this journey might very well be one without a return.

"Click—"

"Has he already gone?"

"Yes. He's gone."

"Nee-san… are you really just letting him go like that?"

"The man who belongs to me is very strong. He will win."

When Yukinoshita Haruno said that, a sincere smile bloomed from the bottom of her heart.

The sight made Yukinoshita Yukino freeze.

For so many years, Yukinoshita Haruno had always worn a mask—always smiling on the surface.

But this time, she was truly showing a smile like this.

A real one.

At this moment, Yukinoshita Haruno had become her true self.

"Tap—"

The eastern district of Chiba City.

This area could be said to be completely under the control of the "oni."

Even though these demons weren't eating or harming humans, the streets and alleys here were filled with all kinds of demons.

Without exception, all of them had been gathered here by their ruler—

Kibutsuji Muzan.

"My goodness… so many demons have gathered here. If I could, I'd really like to just 'bomb' this place and end everything in one go."

The moment he stepped into this territory, dense shadows immediately appeared all around him.

In the dark corners of the streets, on rooftops, and in the gaps between buildings—

Demons were everywhere.

"Tap—tap—tap—"

Under the full moon hanging high in the sky, the sound of clear, steady footsteps echoed.

Yukinoshita Akira followed the sound and turned his head.

Beneath the moonlight, pale white hair like oak wood shimmered softly, and the irises of the figure's eyes shone with rainbow-like colors.

In his left and right irises, the words "Upper Rank" and "Two" were carved.

Upper Rank Two — Doma.

An existence that was twisted both when he was human—and after he became a demon.

Since childhood, he had never been able to understand human emotions.

He felt no emotional fluctuations.

No joy. No anger. No sorrow. No happiness like a normal person.

Even when his mother killed his father, who had drowned in his own lust, and then drank poison and committed suicide herself—

He still couldn't feel sadness or loneliness.

Instead, he had thought about opening the window to let the wind blow away the smell of his parents' blood.

And after becoming a demon, Doma completely lost the ability to understand human feelings.

On the surface, he looked like a gentle, friendly man.

But that was only the outer layer.

Inside him was nothing but true "emptiness."

Nothing at all.

"Ah, so we finally meet, human swordsman—"

"Upper Rank Two, Doma."

"You know me? Wow, that really makes me happy. In that case, would you be so kind as to put down the weapon in your hand and come with me to meet Muzan-sama? He's been wanting to see you very much."

"I'm very sorry, but I can't do that. However, as for Muzan—I do intend to meet him."

"Oh dear, is that so? That puts me in a difficult position. This is an order from Muzan-sama. Before coming here, he even gave me more blood. You really make things troublesome for me."

"Don't worry. I won't make it difficult for you."

"Hm? Do you have a solution?"

"As long as you die here, Muzan won't know and won't be able to punish you, right?"

"Hmm. That could be considered a solution too."

Doma nodded seriously, as if he were genuinely considering that as a valid option.

Yet on the body of this Upper Rank Two, Yukinoshita Akira didn't feel even a hint of anger.

Not because his opponent wasn't angry—

But because he truly didn't have emotions like that.

He didn't possess human feelings.

What he had were only "amusement" and "curiosity."

"A pitiful being without human emotions, and now a demon on top of that. A twisted existence like you shouldn't exist in this world."

"Shouldn't exist in this world? But I do exist, don't I?"

"Then I'll be the one to send you to disappear."

"Can you do that?"

"You'll find out once you try."

His hand tightened around the hilt of his sword, and he drew in a deep breath.

Doma in the distance showed no intention of stopping or dodging.

Instead, he was extremely curious about how Yukinoshita Akira would kill him.

After repeatedly receiving blood from Kibutsuji Muzan, his power had reached an unprecedented level.

He himself was now very eager to find out just how strong he had become—

And whether this human could truly pose a threat to him.

"Click—"

"Sun Breathing · Sixth Form · Burning Bones, Summer Sun!"

"BOOM—"

Blazing flames erupted from the blade and surged forward.

But Doma didn't show the slightest change in expression.

The smile on his face remained exactly the same.

"Blood Demon Art · Crystalline Divine Child!"

A small ice humanoid that could fight independently was created—

And its appearance was exactly the same as Doma's.

"Bang—"

In the next instant, the power of ice and the flames of Yukinoshita Akira collided violently.

Doma stood to the side like a spectator, smiling as he enjoyed the scene.

This made Yukinoshita Akira feel irritated.

Was this supposed to be a game?

"Sun Breathing · Third Form · Raging Sun Mirror!"

"Bang—"

The sudden, rapid change in technique shattered the small ice humanoid with a single slash.

This genuinely shocked Doma.

He hadn't expected his Blood Demon Art to be destroyed so easily.

"Impressive. But if I add just a little more, can you still stay this relaxed?"

"Whoosh—whoosh—whoosh—"

One by one, small ice humanoids identical to the previous one appeared.

Doma's Blood Demon Art wasn't limited to just one.

And after absorbing Muzan's blood, his power had increased drastically—

So their numbers grew as well.

"You're really annoying. I truly hate you."

"Oh my? How could that be? I think I'm quite lovable, you know. By the way, how about joining my Eternal Paradise Cult?"

"Not interested—"

"What a shame."

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