Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

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The room remained quiet for a while.

Finally, Yoya Ubuyashiki's voice broke the silence.

"A hundred years..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki was no longer as calm as before; his eyes were bright, and he appeared quite excited.

"The situation that has remained unchanged for a century has finally changed, gentlemen, do you know what this is? This is the 'omen'! The 'omen' brought by Mr. Ron foreshadows a huge change in destiny."

"This ripple, started by Mr. Ron, will gradually spread and eventually reach that guy, Muzan Kibutsuji! What we need to do is seize this opportunity and never let that guy escape again!"

…………

In the small courtyard near the Butterfly House.

Ron lay back in the chair with his eyes closed.

The Observation Haki he exuded, containing the ultimate characteristics of the Mind Network, covered an area of ​​hundreds of kilometers in radius around him.

Even in the darkness, he could see the ghost's movements clearly.

This includes spatial fluctuations when entering and exiting the Infinite City.

He has already located the Infinite City.

If he wanted, he could enter the Infinite City right now.

A creak.

The courtyard gate was pushed open.

The butterfly walked past him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Ron didn't even open his eyes: "Say what you want to say."

Shinobu hesitated for a moment, then asked softly, "Didn't you say before that you wouldn't get involved in things between the Demon Slayer Corps and demons...? Why this time..."

"I can't just stand by and watch my carefully taught disciple be killed, can I? Besides..."

"and?"

Ron opened his eyes, looked at the blue sky through the gaps in the cherry blossom branches, and smiled, "I'm also planning to leave."

Shinobu Kocho's purple eyes widened slightly.

"……Eh?"

Ron looked at her and smiled, "So I don't plan to spend any more time waiting for Muzan Kibutsuji to come."

"I'll take you to him."

41, Gather Together

"Go find... Kibutsuji Muzan?"

Shinobu Kocho was completely taken aback by Ron's words and stared at him blankly.

"Yes, the Demon Slayer Corps and the Twelve Demon Moons have launched a full-scale war."

Ron stood up and stretched.

He glanced at Butterfly and chuckled, "You also want to take revenge on that Ice Demon, don't you?"

Butterfly's purple eyes narrowed slightly.

"You are now just one step away from fully entering the Transparent World. It may take some time to train, but it is easy to break through in a life-or-death battle."

Ron picked up an ancient sword leaning against the wall, hung it at his waist, and walked past Shinobu Kocho: "Of course, I'm not saying I'll take you to find Muzan Kibutsuji right away. It'll be at least another ten days or so. After all, you haven't even activated your Crimson Blade yet, so you're not exactly at a disadvantage against an Upper Moon."

"to this end."

He turned to Butterfly and chuckled, "Let's all get some special training."

…………

After Shinobu Kocho relayed this matter to Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

Ubuyashiki Yoya immediately summoned the remaining seven Pillars who were waiting at headquarters, excluding Tomioka Giyuu and Himejima Gyomei who were on missions outside.

After discussion, all the Pillars agreed to be given special training by Ron.

Ever since.

On the third day after Ron and the others returned from the Infinite Train.

Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Kanao, and Shinazugawa Genya were summoned by Hidden Goto to the front of the Ubuyashiki mansion.

"What's going on? Is it another mission?"

Shan Yi was filled with anxiety and unease.

"Mr. Goto, do you know what this is about?"

"do not know."

Goto's answer was concise and to the point.

Zenitsu grew increasingly terrified: "No! I just escaped from that terrifying place, the Mugen Train! I just fought the Twelve Demon Moons! My injuries haven't even healed yet! I really don't want to deal with demons again!"

Inosuke snapped, annoyed, "Stop nagging! You weren't even hurt!"

"It's not a physical injury, it's a psychological one! What do you know! Anyway..."

Genya Shinazugawa, whose face and body were covered in wounds, could no longer tolerate Zenitsu's incessant chatter and snapped, "Shut up! It's so noisy!"

"Yes...yes!! I'm sorry!!"

Zenitsu was startled by him.

Tanjiro glanced at Genya Shinazugawa.

This guy……

It seems to be that rude guy I encountered during the Fujikasayama team recruitment assessment.

His name... I think it's Shinazugawa Genya?

Their names sound very similar, what's their relationship? Are they brothers?

Tanjiro was somewhat curious.

Kanao remained silent with a smile on her face the entire way.

soon.

The group arrived at the Ubuyashiki mansion, which was located in a rather secluded spot.

Many figures were already standing in the courtyard.

Shinobu Kocho, Kyojuro Rengoku, Tengen Uzui, Obanai Iguro, Muichiro Tokito, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Mitsuri Kanroji.

"It's a pillar!"

Zenitsu's eyes widened: "So many pillars standing together!"

"They've arrived? They're really slow."

Sanemi Shinazugawa, with his arms crossed, looked at the group and said.

His gaze lingered on Xuanmi for a moment before shifting away.

Shinazugawa Genya didn't even glance at him.

"Hey, Tanjiro."

With a hearty smile, Rengoku Kyojuro raised his hand to greet Tanjiro, his voice booming.

"Brother Purgatory,"

Tanjiro smiled and waved in response.

Zenitsu and Inosuke huddled together beside Tanjiro and couldn't help but ask, "Tanjiro, who is that person...?"

"Flame Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku, is a very good person. He took good care of me and even told me to call him 'big brother'."

Tanjiro smiled.

Zenitsu stared at Tanjiro with envy, jealousy, and hatred: "You... when did you unknowingly get on the Flame Pillar's good side!"

"When I was called here to report on the situation before, Zenitsu was still asleep."

Tanjiro said to him with an innocent look on his face.

Zenitsu wanted to say something more.

Mitsuri Kanroji walked up to them and smiled at the three of them, saying, "You two must be Tanjiro's partners, Zenitsu-kun and Inosuke-kun, right? Tanjiro has told me about you before. It's really amazing that you can fight against the Twelve Demon Moons with Tanjiro."

Looking at the smiling, sweet-looking Mitsuri Kanroji, and hearing her words, Zenitsu and Inosuke were stunned for a moment before their faces bloomed like flowers.

"Tanjiro, I'm so sorry I had some doubts about you earlier. You really are my best friend."

Zenitsu was delighted because he was praised by a cute girl, while Inosuke was simply happy to be praised.

"?"

Tanjiro tilted his head, blinked his beady eyes, and had no idea what was going on.