But Shinazugawa Sanemi had just finished speaking when he froze, because he noticed Tomioka Giyu walking with the box towards the indoor area where Ubuyashiki Kagaya was.
"Excuse me, Ubuyashiki Kagaya, we need to use this to verify whether Nezuko will attack people."
Tomioka Giyu finished explaining, then turned back and said, "Why are you just standing there? Aren't you coming?"
"Demons can't come out in the sun. I really envy you for having such a smart brain."
"Huh?!" Shinazugawa Sanemi's brain glitched for a moment, automatically filtering out the latter half of Tomioka Giyu's sentence.
For him, the most important thing now was to prove that Nezuko would attack people.
"Nezuko!!" Kamado Tanjiro looked over anxiously.
Tomioka Giyu gently shook his head, "This must be done. Believe in your sister."
"Don't waste words on that kid!" Shinazugawa Sanemi jumped to Tomioka Giyu's side, pointing his still-bleeding forearm at the wooden box.
"Hey, demon!! It's mealtime, lick it clean for me!!"
"Tsk, come out, demon!! This is your favorite human blood!!"
But after a while, there was still no movement from the wooden box. Seeing this, Shinazugawa Sanemi drew his sword, ready to stab the wooden box.
Clang----
After Tomioka Giyu parried Shinazugawa Sanemi's sword, he said helplessly, "Can't you change your overly aggressive personality?"
"Why do you have to stab her with a sword just to make her come out?"
As he spoke, Tomioka Giyu opened the wooden box. The Nezuko inside slowly grew larger. She stared intently at Shinazugawa Sanemi's arm, panting.
Seeing his sister slowly extend her arm, Kamado Tanjiro quickly shouted, "Nezuko!!"
Hearing Kamado Tanjiro's voice, Nezuko immediately stopped. A few seconds later, she forcefully turned her head away, refusing to look at Shinazugawa Sanemi's still-bleeding arm.
At this, Shinazugawa Sanemi was utterly stunned. This completely exceeded his expectations.
Due to his blindness, Ubuyashiki Kagaya softly asked the white-haired little girl beside him what had happened.
The girl looked at Nezuko and explained, "She turned her head to the other side."
"Shinazugawa Sanemi's bloodied arm was right in front of her, but she endured it. She didn't bite anyone."
Hearing this, Ubuyashiki Kagaya's anxious heart also settled considerably.
"Given the current situation, it can be proven that Nezuko will not attack people, right?"
"But Kamado Tanjiro, even so, there will still be people who are dissatisfied with Nezuko's existence, right?"
"You must prove that from today onwards, Kamado Tanjiro and Nezuko will fight as members of the Demon Slayer Corps, contributing their strength."
Kamado Tanjiro, kneeling on the ground, felt his head light and airy, as if Ubuyashiki Kagaya's words were healing him.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya continued in a gentle tone, "Defeat one of the Twelve Kizuki. If you do that, you will be recognized by everyone."
"Kamado Tanjiro's words will also carry more weight."
Hearing Ubuyashiki Kagaya say this, Kamado Tanjiro immediately responded with full confidence.
"I... I and Nezuko will defeat Kibutsuji Muzan!!"
"I and Nezuko will definitely!! Wield our blades to sever the chain of sorrow!!"
As soon as he said this, Ubuyashiki Kagaya smiled politely, while Kanroji Mitsuri and Uzui Tengen almost burst out laughing.
"The current Kamado Tanjiro cannot do that yet. First, defeat one of the Twelve Kizuki." Ubuyashiki Kagaya encouraged him.
Kamado Tanjiro's face immediately flushed with embarrassment. He also realized he had gotten too carried away.
Next, Ubuyashiki Kagaya patiently explained to Kamado Tanjiro.
"The Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps all possess extraordinary talent. They become self-reliant through grueling training."
"And they often face life-or-death situations to defeat the Twelve Kizuki."
"Because of this, the Hashira enjoy honorable treatment. You still have a long way to go, Kamado Tanjiro."
"Yes, yes!" Kamado Tanjiro nodded repeatedly in response.
"Kamado Tanjiro's matter ends here. You may withdraw."
"It's about time for the Hashira Meeting to begin."
After Ubuyashiki Kagaya finished speaking, Kochou Kanae immediately raised her hand and said,
"Then Kamado Tanjiro will be taken care of by us at the Butterfly Mansion (ㅇㅅㅇ❀)"
"Alright, quickly take him away~"
As soon as Kochou Kanae finished speaking, two members of the "Kakushi" quickly arrived.
They bowed deeply to all the Hashira and Ubuyashiki Kagaya before taking Kamado Tanjiro and Nezuko, who had returned to her wooden box, away.
As Kamado Tanjiro was about to leave, Ubuyashiki Kagaya, who was kneeling on the tatami, said softly,
"Please give my regards to Miss Tamayo."
After Kamado Tanjiro left, Ubuyashiki Kagaya announced the official start of the Hashira Meeting.
During this meeting, everyone mainly discussed some issues within the Demon Slayer Corps.
Because the Natagumo Mountain incident made them realize that the lower-ranked members were too undisciplined and essentially useless.
However, this was also normal. Many people lacked that sense of conviction, the conviction to slay all evil demons!
The Hashira Meeting barely concluded near midnight.
Leaving the courtyard, Tomioka Giyu immediately rushed back to his residence. He desperately needed a peaceful sleep and only hoped that no incidents would occur tonight.
Heaven seemed to pity him; until morning, Kanzaburo did not bring any new missions.
In the morning, Tomioka Giyu quickly tidied up and then went to the Butterfly Mansion. He was going to fulfill his promise.
Upon arriving at the Butterfly Mansion, Tomioka Giyu saw The three little ones hanging out futons.
The three little ones also saw him and greeted him in unison.
Just then, Aoi came out and asked somewhat puzzled, "Tomioka Giyu? Is there something you need?"
"Oh? Has Tomioka Giyu arrived? Is there something he needs?"
Although she wasn't visible, Tomioka Giyu knew exactly who the gentle and lovely voice belonged to without having to think.
"Nothing, Kanae. Is Shinobu here? I have something to discuss with her."
"Hmm? Shinobu, you say..." Kochou Kanae placed a finger on her lips, thought for a few seconds, and then said, "She went out this morning. She should be back soon."
As soon as Kochou Kanae finished speaking, Kochou Shinobu's voice reached Tomioka Giyu's ears.
"Tomioka Giyu? Why are you here? Are you injured?"
Tomioka Giyu turned around, waved his hand, and said, "I'm not injured. I came here to find you to fulfill my promise. Can you give me this opportunity?"
Kochou Shinobu was startled at first, then seemed to remember something and let out a light laugh.
"Of course, you can. I've been waiting for a long time, Tomioka Giyu~"
Tomioka Giyu smiled politely, feeling a bit helpless internally. What a sly Kocho.
Watching the two walk away, Kochou Kanae tilted her head slightly and murmured, "Could these two be..."
Finding a decent ramen shop, Tomioka Giyu familiarly ordered a daikon and salmon stew and a bowl of tonkotsu ramen.
Kochou Shinobu only ordered two small dishes and no main course.
Tomioka Giyu asked somewhat strangely, "Are you trying to save me money?"
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