With Asaka’s permission, Yogiri stepped closer to Lady Shirokubi. Its presence seemed to waver. It must have been taken off guard by someone approaching it without any fear or hostility. As Yogiri reached out and touched it, the apparition dissolved.

“Huh? That’s all?” Asaka was taken aback. It all seemed too easy.

“Well...anyone who tries to kill the boy dies like that. It doesn’t matter how powerful a youkai you are.”

-Volume 10 pages 211 and 212