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"Both Miss Yuko and Nezuko are kind-hearted demons."
"I believe everyone here already has their answer."
Even if they still found it hard to believe, the facts were right before their eyes. There was no room left for denial.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya continued, revealing more information:
"Something you may not yet know—Tanjiro and Nezuko successfully slew one of the Twelve Kizuki, a Lower Rank demon, during the battle at Mount Natagumo."
Everyone gasped.
"What?!"
Uzui Tengen: "That kid?"
Iguro Obanai: "Unbelievable… absolutely unbelievable."
Kanroji Mitsuri: "Wow, that's amazing."
Himejima Gyomei: "Namu Amida Butsu."
Tomioka Giyu showed little change in expression. He had personally witnessed Tanjiro beheading the Lower Rank demon.
He had already finished being shocked.
As expected, everyone except him was impressive in their own way.
Kocho Kanae covered her mouth in surprise.
"That boy?"
There was no other reason—Tanjiro simply looked far too young. At most, he appeared fifteen or sixteen.
By comparison, most Hashira were around twenty years old. Himejima Gyomei, the eldest among them, was already twenty-seven.
The others were mostly in their early twenties as well.
Among them, Shinobu and Mitsuri were slightly younger—eighteen and nineteen respectively.
Then there was Tokito Muichiro, a prodigy who became a Hashira only two months after picking up a sword. Even now, he was just fourteen—the same age as Nezuko.
Of course, monsters like that were exceptions.
Was this boy the same kind of prodigy?
The Hashira couldn't help but turn their gazes toward him.
Tanjiro swallowed nervously, clearly uncomfortable under their stares, and gave an awkward smile.
An idiot.
The Hashira immediately looked away.
"And as you have seen," Ubuyashiki Kagaya continued, "Miss Yuko is a demon who has successfully overcome sunlight."
"This is a goal that Kibutsuji Muzan has pursued for a thousand years—yet has never achieved."
"With such a miracle occurring before our eyes, I believe you can trust in their goodwill."
His words made everyone realize something they had overlooked earlier due to shock.
Sunlight—
the very foundation of how the Demon Slayer Corps kills demons.
The reason a Nichirin Blade works is because it contains the power of the sun.
To overcome sunlight—
That was Muzan's ultimate dream.
Wasn't the reason Kibutsuji Muzan hid like a rat precisely because demons could not move freely during the day?
Yet the female demon who had suddenly appeared before them had accomplished what even Muzan never could.
That alone completely ruled out any connection between her and Kibutsuji Muzan.
The area fell silent.
No one voiced an objection.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya nodded in satisfaction.
"I understand your hatred toward demons. But I assure you—Miss Yuko's presence, along with Tanjiro's, brings hope for defeating Kibutsuji Muzan."
The Hashira froze slightly.
"Hope… to defeat Muzan?"
"We will explain that during today's Hashira Meeting," Ubuyashiki said with a gentle smile.
"And now, regarding Tanjiro's slaying of a Lower Rank demon."
"The Demon Slayer Corps has clear rules. Anyone who kills fifty demons—or a member of the Twelve Kizuki—qualifies for promotion to Hashira."
"Tanjiro, once you have recovered from your injuries, you may decide on your Hashira title."
Tanjiro stood stiffly.
"Yes, sir!"
The Hashira looked at him once more.
This brat… was going to stand on equal footing with them?
If they'd known earlier, they should've bullied him a bit more.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya continued,
"Shinobu, take Tanjiro to the Butterfly Estate for treatment."
Shinobu bowed slightly.
"Yes."
"Big Sister, I'll be back soon."
"Mm."
"Please help escort Tanjiro and Nezuko to the Butterfly Estate," Shinobu said cheerfully to the two stunned members of the Kakushi.
"Yes!"
"I'll carry Tanjiro!"
"No, I'll carry Tanjiro!"
Shinobu: "..."
After arguing for quite some time, it was ultimately Goto—the Kakushi who had woken Tanjiro earlier—who, under Shinobu's smiling-but-not-smiling glare, tremblingly picked up Nezuko.
Even though the demon girl had proven incredibly adorable just moments ago, he was still terrified!
Shinobu nodded lightly toward Yuko, then turned and left.
The two doll-like girls stepped forward.
"Then, please proceed inside, everyone—including Miss Yuko."
"Her?"
"This woman?"
Yuko nodded.
"Yes. I'm the Snow Hashira."
Shinazugawa Sanemi's veins bulged.
"What?! Are you kidding me?! Aren't you a demon?!"
Ubuyashiki Kagaya smiled.
"If Miss Yuko is willing, the Demon Slayer Corps would be honored to—"
Yuko hurriedly waved her hands.
"No, thank you. I appreciate your trust."
Everyone stared at her.
She actually interrupted the Master?!
Under the collective death stares, Yuko followed them inside.
From the way the Hashira deliberately positioned themselves between her and Ubuyashiki Kagaya, it was clear they still hadn't fully relaxed.
Well… she had scared them earlier.
Once inside, Yuko consciously chose the seat farthest in the back.
Shinazugawa Sanemi and Iguro Obanai flanked her on either side, glaring at her menacingly.
Yuko: "..."
This was truly a situation of being surrounded on all sides.
"Now then, regarding today's Hashira Meeting," Ubuyashiki Kagaya said solemnly from the head seat.
Everyone instinctively straightened their posture.
"First, concerning the enhancement of Hashira-level combat power—I hope Miss Yuko can begin preparations as soon as possible."
Hashira-level combat power?
Enhancement?
The combination of those words left everyone confused.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya continued,
"For this matter, I would like Miss Yuko to explain."
The Master trusted this demon woman that much?
The Hashira found it hard to believe.
"Yes. As I mentioned earlier—about the Demon Slayer Mark, the Red Blade, and the Transparent World," Yuko began calmly.
"I have already observed all of your abilities using the Transparent World."
"All that's needed is a catalyst for the Demon Slayer Mark to awaken."
Sanemi looked utterly lost and snapped impatiently,
"What the hell are you talking about?"
Yuko pointed to the strange markings on her cheek.
"The Mark."
She pointed to the Nichirin sword at her waist.
"The Red Blade."
Then she pointed to her eyes.
"The Transparent World."
"These are three unique techniques that enhance combat strength."
Sanemi was close to losing it.
"Huh?! I don't understand a damn thing! What the hell are you even saying?!"
If the Master weren't present, Sanemi would've already exploded.
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