The People Who Faced Death Without Hesitation

Chapter 92 The People Who Faced Death Without Hesitation

The courtyard fell silent.

Upon hearing the news, Yi Yong was initially stunned, but quickly accepted the reality.

Even though it meant that his days were numbered.

But that's enough.

However, just three seconds later, a hearty laugh broke the silence.

"Hmm! Twenty-five years old? That's quite a long time!" Rengoku Kyojuro laughed heartily, arms crossed, clearly genuinely pleased. "Doesn't that mean I have five years to hunt down Muzan? Excellent!"

"I don't care if I die tomorrow, as long as I can twist Muzan's head off." Shinazugawa Sanemi sneered, his right fist clenched, his eyes flashing with a crazy killing intent.

Himejima Gyomei was still in tears, but it truly seemed like he was weeping with joy: "Ah... let this humble monk use this brief moment to end a thousand years of tyranny, Amitabha..."

The other pillars also nodded in agreement.

Even Mitsuri Kanroji, who initially joined the Demon Slayer Corps simply to find a strong partner and a place to stay, has long regarded this place as her home and is willing to fight to the last moment to protect each other.

Everyone in this room has a reason to fight the ghost to the death.

Seeing the young swordsmen so brave, so utterly disregarding life and death, Kagaya Ubuyashiki's blind eyes glistened with tears. He respectfully led his children in bowing to the crowd: "The Ubuyashiki clan thanks you all for your efforts..."

"We are unworthy of such praise," the others replied, bowing in return.

After straightening up, Kagaya coughed violently, but he let Kiriya continue to chair the meeting and had no intention of leaving.

"Another... another thing is..."

Kiriya is only eight years old this year. In an ordinary family, he would still be a carefree age, but he has already shouldered the mission of the Ubuyashiki family.

Faced with his father's serious illness, he couldn't help but feel nervous among the many imposing swordsmen.

His older sister, Nika, gently supported his back, encouraging him to be strong.

Kiriya composed himself and spoke again: "...During the battle with the Upper Moons, Lord Asuka and Mr. Tanjiro once set their blades ablaze."

"In that state, the Nichirin Blade seems to be able to suppress the regeneration of demons, making it easier to cut through the flesh of Upper Moon demons."

Regarding this point, aside from the battle data with the Upper Moon, there is more information.

After Asuka left the House of Purgatory, Kyojuro discussed the contents of the Book of Flame Pillars with the Master and came to a conclusion.

This power is likely a sword technique that complements the markings.

"The strongest swordsman in the past, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, once used the Demon Slayer Mark and the burning Crimson Blade. I think this is the power we should try to master next."

Asuka looked down at Mujina and said frankly, "If Tanjiro also made his Nichirin Blade burn, then I think it's indeed possible for him to have learned this technique. I suspect..."

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He described to them, as abstractly as possible, the feeling of burning the blade.

What he was really thinking was that Yoriichi might be like him, his sword wasn't right.

But surely Tanjiro wouldn't have a strange sword too.

Giyu barely listened to Asuka's description.

His gaze remained fixed on the stag at Asuka's waist the entire time.

He always felt that the knife was staring at him.

Is it really okay? This knife... He chose to remain silent.

After a period of discussion and speculation, the topic of the Crimson Blade came to an end.

Kagaya coughed weakly a few times, his expression growing increasingly serious: "Children, time is running out. Muzan Kibutsuji has already detected the reappearance of the Demon Slayer Mark and the Crimson Blade. He will stop at nothing to nip this threat in the bud, just like every Demon Slayer Corps annihilated over the past few centuries..."

"He will mobilize all his forces; we cannot sit idly by and wait to be killed."

He struggled to his feet, and with the help of his two daughters, he stood up unsteadily.

"I've decided that, starting tomorrow, we will begin Pillar training with everyone participating!"

"Giyu, who has already awakened his Demon Slayer Mark, and Asuka, along with the Pillars, will conduct special training for all members of the Demon Slayer Corps."

"There are only two goals: First, to awaken the markings of Pillar-level swordsmen. Second, to find the opportunity to activate the Crimson Blade!"

"Yes, my lord!"

The pillars echoed in unison, their soaring fighting spirit shaking the clouds in the night sky, heralding the arrival of the final battle.

As the meeting adjourned, the pillars also began to leave one after another to prepare for their respective training areas.

Feiniao stood under the outdoor veranda, gazing at the mountains in the distance under the night sky.

He wasn't really comfortable in the atmosphere of this large group.

But after experiencing so many life-or-death battles, he truly understood a principle that his teacher had told him long ago:

In this world, it's always easier to have companions to walk hand in hand.

He planned to tell the lord some more absurd things about the Fist Pillar, but found that the man with a muscular body and a fiery temper had not gone far.

Sanemi Shinazugawa stood on the steps not far away, seemingly waiting for him.

His profile looked somewhat lonely in the moonlight, his open short shirt fluttering in the wind.

Seeing the chilling murderous aura emanating from him reminded Asuka of her days at the Hayama Breeding Center.

Asuka slowly walked forward and stopped three steps behind Sanemi.

"You did a great job in the Upper Moon battle."

Sanemi Shinazugawa didn't turn around, but he could sense Asuka's approach: "I thought that after I died in battle, you would become the Wind Pillar. Teacher was right about you."

"Shinazugawa, do you know Kanae Kocho?"

"...Where did you hear that name from?"

Asuka's calm question made Sanemi frown. He turned around with a grim expression: "Kid, don't think that just because you've done something good and become a Pillar you can..."

"I avenged her."

"What?"

"Doma, the Upper Moon Two, is the murderer who killed Kanae."

In the Ubuyashiki garden, Asuka looked into Shinazugawa Sanemi's shocked eyes and explained, "Shinobu Kocho confirmed this. She and I joined forces to send Doma to hell and avenged Kanae."

At that moment, Asuka clearly saw Sanemi's hand tremble violently.

Kanae Butterfly.

This name is a hidden pain in the heart of the scarred man before me.

Perhaps it was because she was the first Pillar with whom he had a relatively good relationship after becoming a Pillar.

Perhaps it was because the other person was very gentle that Shinazugawa, who had been deeply mired in hatred, felt a rare moment of relaxation.

When news of her death arrived, Shinazugawa, who already hated demons to the core, closed himself off even further and no longer wanted to have any deep relationships with others.

I'm afraid of experiencing the heartache of losing someone I care about, like Nojima or Kanae.

Later, he would intentionally or unintentionally strike up a conversation with Shinobu Kocho, as a way of showing concern for each other as fellow sufferers.

After a long while, Sanemi suddenly turned his head away, avoiding Asuka's gaze.

He growled in a hoarse voice:

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"I understand. There's no need to go out of your way to tell me this."

He strode away, walking quickly, as if fleeing something.

But after taking a few steps, he stopped and turned to the side, saying, "Thank you."

Then, in a flash, he disappeared into the courtyard.

Asuka watched his departing figure with some confusion, recalling the expression on Shinobu's face when she told her to tell Sanemi Shinazugawa about this.

What's wrong with this guy?

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