"Thank you all for taking the time to come."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki didn't make everyone wait long. Due to the continuous good news recently, his complexion had improved even further.
"Not at all! As long as our Master needs us! We will come no matter where we are! It makes me very happy to see our Master!" Kyojuro Rengoku, sitting ramrod straight, declared with a righteous and booming voice that resonated throughout the room.
After speaking, Kyojuro Rengoku's lips curved slightly, his face showing clear joy. Opportunities to greet the Master were rare, and among the Pillars, it was always a scramble.
Several Pillars secretly lamented their missed chance.
"It makes me very happy to see you too, Kyoujurou," Kagaya Ubuyashiki said, looking gently at Kyoujurou with his light-colored eyes. His voice, like a spring breeze, always had a calming effect on people.
Hearing this, Kyoujurou's smile widened, and his flame-like eyes gleamed even brighter.
"The reason I called everyone here today is regarding the nichirin blade."
nichirin blade?
Everyone was hearing this term for the first time, and their faces were filled with obvious confusion.
Only Yoizumi maintained an indifferent expression, looking pensive.
So, a red blade is called a nichirin blade.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki had spent several days poring over documents, and finally, based on some scarce records, he had managed to piece together a general understanding.
This still stemmed from that person.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
This swordsman's blade would turn red during combat.
Based on what Yoizumi and Muichiro discovered during their sparring session,
Kagaya Ubuyashiki could largely determine the conditions for activating this nichirin blade.
"To activate a nichirin blade, one needs either immense grip strength or a fierce collision between nichirin blades."
"But the most crucial point is that it requires the activation of a Mark."
"And the nichirin blade possesses the ability to suppress demon regeneration."
These words undoubtedly caused a stir among the Pillars present.
Aside from Yoizumi, Shinobu, and the few who knew a bit, like Obanai, Sanemi, and Muichiro, who remained calm.
"What a truly flamboyant discovery!" Uzui Tengen exclaimed, slapping his thigh in excitement.
"Mmm! I see! The most urgent matter is still to activate the Mark! I understand!"
Kyojuro Rengoku crossed his arms, sitting even straighter, his bright eyes filled with determination.
Giyu Tomioka remained silent, but his hands, resting on his knees, tightened slightly.
"Click-clack, click-clack." Gyomei Himejima, rubbing the mala beads in his hands, once again shed involuntary tears from his empty eye sockets.
"I have already found a way to activate the Mark. I will try to achieve the nichirin blade. Namu Amida Butsu."
The Stone Pillar, Gyomei Himejima, was already on the verge of activating his Mark. However, since he was over 25, no one dared to gamble on what might happen.
Everything had to wait for the right opportunity to arrive.
"Besides that, I have one more thing to announce," Kagaya Ubuyashiki's gaze slowly swept over everyone, finally settling on Mitsuri and Sanemi beside him.
"We have gained two new Mark swordsmen."
"Mitsuri."
"Sanemi."
"Thank you."
Leaving Shinazugawa aside, almost everyone's attention, including his own, was now focused on Kanroji Mitsuri.
"Eh?! Um... everyone... please don't look at me like that..."
Mitsuri Kanroji stammered shyly, lowering her head in a panic and using her braided hair to hide her embarrassed, flushed cheeks.
"I didn't expect Kanroji to get ahead of us! Well done! I can't lose either!" Kyoujurou exclaimed loudly.
"Kanroji..." Iguro Obanai's worried gaze fell on Mitsuri Kanroji, who seemed to be curling into a ball.
While such a Mitsuri was adorable, he was more concerned about Mitsuri's future.
"It was already flamboyantly infuriating, now it's even more flamboyant."
"Mitsuri..."
Shinobu truly hadn't expected Mitsuri to awaken faster than the other Pillars. Internally, she was both happy for her determination and perhaps regretful.
Shinobu took a deep breath and lowered her eyelashes, staring at her slender wrists and small hands. She probably wouldn't have the chance; the Mark was already a struggle for her, let alone her weak grip strength.
Then a cool, large hand gently enveloped hers. Shinobu looked up and saw Yoizumi's encouraging expression.
Holding hands was an incredible gesture.
It always conveyed a continuous stream of strength, bringing reassurance.
Slowly returning Yoizumi's grasp, Shinobu felt the burden on her shoulders grow a little heavier.
Not just for Yoizumi, but also for her companions who she spent every day with.
She had to develop an antidote for the side effects of the Mark.
Amidst everyone's praises, Mitsuri Kanroji felt her head spinning. She almost spoke with a trembling voice.
"Everyone... please stop..."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki clapped his hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"Today's meeting concludes here. You all worked hard on your training; please go rest as soon as possible."
"Yes!" x 10
As Kagaya Ubuyashiki left, Yoizumi, who had intended to return with Shinobu, saw that Shinobu was very worried about Kanroji and waited quietly.
As the only two female members of the Corps, Shinobu and Kanroji Mitsuri's relationship went without saying.
"Mitsuri, when did you..."
"It was just a few days ago!" Kanroji touched her head, a little embarrassed.
She was somewhat afraid, after all, everyone feared a limited lifespan.
But she was the Love Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, and she loved the smiles on the faces of the people she protected.
She had a happy family, and she equally didn't want others' happiness to be destroyed.
"My family... they'll definitely be proud of me."
With her hands clenched into fists, Kanroji Mitsuri's light green eyes were filled with determination.
Yoizumi, who was standing silently watching Shinobu, felt a weight on his shoulder. He turned to see Kyojuro Rengoku.
"I heard you've been training with Iguro and a few others recently?"
"Count me in!"
Uzui Tengen also joined them, his dark red eyes teasing Yoizumi with interest.
"As long as Kochou is around, you really don't care about anyone else, do you?"
"Speaking of which, it's been so long, and I haven't gotten to bond with you yet. How about we go for a drink and a meal sometime?"
Seeing that Yoizumi still ignored him, instead nodding to Kyojuro Rengoku, Uzui Tengen raised an eyebrow, recalling the last Pillar meeting where Kochou told Yoizumi not to get too close to him.
No way, is Yoizumi really that obedient?
"Hey, hey, hey! At least acknowledge me!"
Yoizumi finally looked at him helplessly, the meaning in his eyes clear to anyone.
Shinobu won't let me talk to you.
"You're so obedient to Kochou, is it really good to spoil her like this?"
"Are you really that afraid of her?"
Yoizumi still didn't respond, merely shaking his head slowly and looking towards Shinobu again.
He wasn't afraid of Shinobu; Yoizumi just wanted to be good to Shinobu.
"You really are..."
Uzui Tengen chuckled.
Too flamboyant.
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