"Let's go back first." Seeing that everyone had been subdued, Takeru showed a knowing smile.
Although their current strength was very ordinary, perhaps comparable to those like Miki, Felt, and Chelsea who weren't good at fighting.
However, their potential was enormous, and those who became Hashira possessed extremely strong willpower. So, by mastering some otherworldly energy, their strength could undergo a qualitative leap.
Although it might seem that the help they could provide Takeru was not significant, Takeru felt that this world's changes were not simple. So, accumulating some power was a good thing.
Moreover, there was a very important matter: because the worlds were connected, Takeru could grant them the status of Reincarnators.
Once they had that status, they could rapidly grow using the Reincarnation Space.
Takeru could also use their hands to obtain more resources. However, until he was one hundred percent sure of their loyalty, Takeru wouldn't grant them this special permission.
Like Tohru.
Although as a dragon, becoming a Reincarnator wouldn't be too difficult for her to get high evaluations in the early stages, Takeru still had some concerns about her.
One was the worry that she might leave him after gaining Reincarnator status. Another was that Tohru currently lacked many common sense, making it difficult to discover more side quests and hidden quests.
Returning to the Butterfly Mansion, Takeru sat down with everyone in the previous tea room.
"Ubuyashiki Kagaya, although I need you to obey my orders, for now, the Demon Slayer Corps will still be managed by you. Recruitment of members can continue as usual. However, becoming a core member will require passing a test. Besides that, I need you to expand the Ubuyashiki Family's influence."
"Or rather, directly establish a country. As for the needed support, I will provide it, whether resources, military force, or talent." Looking at Kagaya and the others, Takeru spoke directly.
Hearing Takeru say he would continue to put the Demon Slayer Corps under his management surprised Kagaya. However, regarding establishing a country, he had already mentally prepared himself.
After all, to achieve world peace, influencing as an ordinary organization was indeed difficult. But becoming a nationally recognized power would mean no one could ignore them.
"Your subordinate understands." Hearing this, Kagaya nodded. In this era, establishing a country wasn't difficult. Moreover, the Ubuyashiki Family, which controlled the Demon Slayer Corps, had the strength to do so.
"As for you all, I will bring some instructors here shortly. You can train under them, and you can choose what to learn." Looking at the ten Hashira, Takeru said calmly.
"Can we also master the power you used just now, Takeru-sama?" Hearing Takeru's words, Sanemi's eyes held a delighted expression.
"If it's the Deep Forest Emergence from earlier, it's very difficult for you to obtain that power. Because that power isn't something you can simply learn... it depends on bloodline. As for sword energy, earth magic, barriers, and Nen, you can learn those." Hearing his words, Takeru said casually.
Although they didn't know what Nen was, they roughly guessed that the protective ability Takeru used later should be that so-called Nen. They were filled with anticipation.
And by mastering these powers, they might actually be able to kill Muzan. As for requesting Takeru's help, that thought was suppressed as soon as it appeared in their minds.
They didn't deny that Takeru could easily kill Muzan, but he was their leader. It was very bad to trouble him. On the other hand, if they could master new powers, they would prefer to completely end Muzan themselves.
"We understand." Hearing Takeru's words, the ten Hashira nodded seriously.
"As a welcoming gift, let me also give you all a mount." Looking at everyone, Takeru thought for a moment and spoke.
"A mount?" Hearing Takeru's words, everyone showed curious expressions.
"Follow me." Then, Takeru had everyone follow him to the open courtyard. After having them wait a moment, Takeru teleported away, then reappeared, bringing a giant slime with him.
Everyone looked questioningly at the nearly five-meter-tall special monster beside Takeru, a bit confused.
"Disperse." Takeru directly said to the giant Demonized Slime. It quickly split, instantly becoming ten large Demonized Slimes. Then, the ten large Demonized Slimes split again, directly dividing into one hundred small Demonized Slimes.
Everyone watched, dazed, as the ground instantly filled with dense slimes.
"Alright, each of you can choose one you like." Then, Takeru said to everyone with a smile.
"Takeru-sama, do you mean for us to use these things as mounts? But they can't carry a person, can they?" Kyojuro quickly spoke.
Although he knew Takeru's methods were extraordinary, looking at the soft, cute slimes before them, everyone doubted whether they could truly serve as mounts.
"Transform into a flying dragon." Hearing Kyojuro's doubt, Takeru unhurriedly picked up a slime that had been acting cute at his feet and spoke softly to it.
Hearing Takeru's words, the slime quickly transformed. Then, to everyone's shock, it turned into a flying dragon standing before them. The slimes below made way for it.
Looking at the flying dragon before them, everyone recognized it. It was the same monster they had seen Takeru and the others riding during the beast wave.
"Do you want to try riding it?" Then, Takeru looked at Kyojuro.
"Well..." Hearing Takeru's words, Kyojuro was startled, then hesitated.
The other Hashira looked at Kyojuro, their eyes also hoping he would give it a try.
Seeing everyone's gazes, Kyojuro smiled helplessly. Then, he spoke to Takeru: "Takeru-sama, please let me give it a try."
"Then just sit on it. Hold onto the rope here." Hearing this, Takeru signaled Kyojuro to get on the flying dragon's back.
Then, Kyojuro climbed on somewhat clumsily, but found it wasn't too uncomfortable. It was like sitting on a saddle.
The design of the flying dragon's back was very suited for riding.
"Alright, just take him for a simple lap around." Seeing Kyojuro seated, Takeru said directly to the slime that had transformed into the flying dragon.
Hearing this, the flying dragon nodded to Takeru, then quickly flapped its wings and took off. It then flew swiftly through the air with the nervous Kyojuro on its back.
After his initial nervousness, Kyojuro realized that as long as he didn't do anything foolish, he basically couldn't fall off. He completely relaxed.
Sitting on its back, looking down, he saw scenery he had never seen before. The flying dragon's speed also amazed him.
"So cool!" Looking at the flying dragon, Tanjiro exclaimed.
The other Hashira's eyes also lit up. If they had mounts like this before, their efficiency in fighting Demons would have increased many times over.
Most importantly, since the flying dragon's true form was a slime, it was not difficult to carry around.
Zenitsu was also stunned, thinking about whether he could secretly take one. With such a thing, there was nowhere in the world he couldn't go.
But thinking of Takeru and the others' strength, the thought passed in a flash. He didn't want to die young.
After one lap, Kyojuro stroked the flying dragon that had carried him, a bit reluctant.
"Takeru-sama, may I choose this one?" Then, Kyojuro stroked the flying dragon and asked Takeru.
"Yes." Hearing Kyojuro's words, Takeru nodded.
"That's great! By the way, Takeru-sama, what's its name?" Then, Kyojuro asked further.
"This is a type of monster called a slime. As for its specific name, after you sign a contract with it, you can give it one." Hearing his words, Takeru said casually.
"I see." Hearing Takeru's words, Kyojuro nodded.
Seeing Kyojuro make his choice, Takeru had the slime transform back, and let him hold it as he waited.