"I disagree! Letting a demon join the Demon Slayer Corps is one thing! But letting a demon become a Pillar?!" Sanemi Shinazugawa was the most vehemently opposed, so agitated that he stood up and loudly retorted.
"Master Ubuyashiki, allowing a demon to join is already a concession. For him to become a Pillar, if I may speak frankly, is inappropriate!" Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Pillar, his hollow eyes unwavering, furrowed his brow.
With these two speaking up, Obanai and Uzui remained in a wait-and-see state.
Muichiro and Giyu Tomioka stayed quietly in place; the former was completely indifferent, while the latter simply didn't speak.
Eh! Yoizumi as a Pillar!
To be honest, she didn't dislike this demon. He had even helped Kyoujurou, and Shinobu didn't reject him, which meant there was no problem with him.
However, a demon becoming a Pillar still came as quite a shock to Mitsuri Kanroji.
"Mmm! I agree!" Kyojuro Rengoku openly concurred. In his opinion, Yoizumi becoming a Pillar was already a foregone conclusion. Aside from his identity as a demon, which might be criticized, Yoizumi met all the requirements, whether in terms of strength or other conditions.
Shinobu was also stunned speechless by this news. Although she had considered it might be about Yoizumi, she never expected such a momentous decision!
Master Ubuyashiki truly announced earth-shattering news.
Looking at Yoizumi, who was dazed beside her, the protagonist of this event seemed to not understand what this meant at all.
To allow a demon to serve as a Pillar was already against common sense, not to mention Shinobu's violet eyes swept over the other Pillars.
This was not an easy matter; it would definitely be met with opposition.
"I understand everyone's concerns." Kagaya Ubuyashiki waved his hand, signaling Sanemi Shinazugawa to calm down, his light purple eyes calmly observing each person.
"Yoizumi has already joined the Demon Slayer Corps and has taken action for it; this is something you cannot deny."
"Everyone is aware of the encounter with Upper Moon Three during the Infinity Train mission, correct?"
"If Yoizumi hadn't been there, Kyoujurou might not be here to meet with everyone."
"Mmm, the Upper Moon was even stronger than I imagined! If Yoizumi hadn't been there, I would have died!" Kyojuro Rengoku nodded, responding with powerful conviction. He didn't deny it, because it was the truth.
"Even you, Kyoujurou, say that…" Obanai Iguro was somewhat incredulous. An Upper Moon that even someone as strong as Kyoujurou couldn't defeat, and he even believed he would die.
"But! I still disagree!" Sanemi Shinazugawa glared fiercely at Yoizumi behind him. What kind of joke was this? A demon becoming a Pillar?
Not killing him was already the greatest leniency!
"According to what Upper Moon Three said at the time, Kibutsuji Muzan is currently hunting Yoizumi."
"Something must have happened to Yoizumi that even he cannot tolerate. Therefore, Yoizumi will not be our enemy, and I trust Yoizumi."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled as he looked at Yoizumi directly in front of him, one human and one demon gazing at each other across the space.
No one would have expected that Kibutsuji Muzan was actually hunting a demon?
Everyone found it unbelievable, yet it was what Master Ubuyashiki had said.
"If you are still troubled, then let's decide by vote."
Ubuyashiki said after exchanging a glance with his wife, Amane.
"First, please raise your hand if you agree."
Shinobu, Kyojuro Rengoku, and Giyu Tomioka raised their right hands without hesitation.
"That's only three votes! So it's invalid!" Sanemi Shinazugawa's mood finally eased a little.
"Um… I also agree." Mitsuri Kanroji agonized for a long time before finally deciding. Shinobu and Kyoujurou both supported it; there must be a good reason.
"Kanroji! You!"
Sanemi Shinazugawa glared menacingly at Kanroji to his front right.
Mr. Shinazugawa is so scary!
Kanroji didn't dare to look back after hearing that fierce tone.
"Tsk! Even with Kanroji, it's only four votes, so…"
"Amane and I are in favor, making it six votes in total."
"Huh?" Sanemi Shinazugawa gritted his teeth, barely stopping himself from swearing. He suppressed his anger and knelt on one knee.
"I will absolutely not approve of a demon becoming a Pillar!"
"Please reconsider, Master Ubuyashiki!"
Hmm… Yoizumi had been sitting for a long time, but no one came to ask for his opinion.
It felt so troublesome.
That indifferent face, coupled with that calm and detached tone, uttered words that almost caused Sanemi Shinazugawa to explode.
"Why do I have to get your approval?"
"What do I gain by being approved by you?"
"Do I know you?"
The veins on Sanemi Shinazugawa's forearms, pressed against his knees, bulged. If Master Ubuyashiki hadn't been there, he might have already drawn his sword.
Shinobu nodded in deep agreement. She knew firsthand that Yoizumi was not one for many words.
Gyomei Himejima, with his hands clasped, knew after so many years that Master Ubuyashiki was serious. Once he had decided something, Master Ubuyashiki would not change it.
Even if he was unwilling, he would fully support him.
So, Gyomei Himejima slowly bowed his head and said in a low voice.
"I will heed Master Ubuyashiki's words."
With the strongest member of the Corps having spoken, the others had even less reason to object.
"Thank you for your understanding." Ubuyashiki then looked at Yoizumi, "So, Yoizumi, have you thought of your Pillar name?"
"I have a question."
"Please ask."
"Will being a Pillar come with a lot of money?"
Shinobu, beside him, suddenly became alert because of Yoizumi's words, feeling that Yoizumi was about to say something strange again.
"Hmm, you certainly won't be short-changed in terms of salary." Ubuyashiki hadn't expected Yoizumi to be concerned about this question.
"Then just give all of mine to Shinobu. I don't need it."
Anyway, he wouldn't use it, and Tanjirou also had his own salary. Shinobu shouldn't be short of money anymore, right?
"I understand."
His light purple eyes lingered on Shinobu and Yoizumi as he smiled and agreed.
"..." Shinobu lowered her head. She knew it!
Although she was a little happy that Yoizumi was thinking of her, the timing and occasion were all wrong!
Annoyed, Shinobu once again twisted Yoizumi's waist forcefully.
Idiot Yoizumi!
Ah… Kochou bit him again.
But what name should he choose?
"Shinobu, can you help me choose one?"
"It's better to choose this name yourself." She released her hand and tilted her head slightly.
"If it's Shinobu, it's fine." The trust in his sapphire eyes was taken in by Shinobu, pure as snow, just like his breathing technique.
"Snow, how about it?"
"Okay."
One day, Yoizumi would personally use his Snow to send Kibutsuji Muzan to hell.
"Snow Pillar…" Ubuyashiki nodded with satisfaction, his face showing obvious joy. Today, their Demon Slayer Corps gained another powerful Pillar.
It seemed everything was developing in a good direction.
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