Demon Slayer: Tanjiro becomes a ghost, Nezuko becomes a pillar!

Chapter 110 Overturning Common Sense

"clang--!"

The crisp sound of metal clashing suddenly froze, then was swallowed by deathly silence.

In the courtyard, everyone was struck dumb, frozen in place, their pupils shrinking, their faces filled with utter disbelief.

The warm sunlight shone on the figure that should have turned to ashes under the scorching sun—Tanjiro Kamado.

At this moment, Tanjiro spread his arms and stood firmly in front of Nezuko.

Her dark red hair swayed wildly in the sunlight, and the flame-shaped ghost mark on her forehead became even clearer.

Mi Douzi was already sobbing uncontrollably, her vision blurred by tears. She stared blankly at her brother, who was bathed in sunlight, her body trembling uncontrollably.

It wasn't fear, but a tremor of extreme shock and ecstasy intertwined.

[Brother...brother...is he...alright in the sunlight?]

At this moment, all the Pillars' feelings towards Tanjiro instantly surged from initial hostility and doubt to their peak.

That was a fear that came from the depths of one's soul.

A ghost that ignores sunlight!

For centuries, ghosts have feared sunlight; this is an ironclad rule etched into the blood of both humans and ghosts, the ultimate shackle that will end all evil spirits.

But now, this ironclad rule has been blatantly broken, and a ghost that can breathe freely in the sunlight is standing right in front of them!

"Whoosh—!"

Almost simultaneously, all the Pillars drew their Nichirin Blades, the blades reflecting a chilling light in the sunlight, their killing intent surging towards Tanjiro like a tidal wave.

Giyu Tomioka stood rooted to the spot, his dark blue eyes churning with turbulent emotions.

He had just shielded Mizuko from Shinazugawa Sanemi's attack, but now he stared intently at the figure standing in the sunlight, his heart filled with an unprecedented shock.

Tanjiro... what... have you become?

Tanjiro's chest heaved violently as he breathed heavily, his blood-red eyes fixed on Sanemi Shinazugawa, who was about to harm Nezuko.

Among the crowd, Sanemi Shinazugawa reacted the most violently.

He held the Nichirin Blade, his body trembling uncontrollably, his crimson eyes filled with blankness and despair.

He roared in his heart again and again.

Why? Why?! You're clearly a ghost, yet you never harm anyone! Why can't even sunlight kill you, yet you still risk everything to protect your sister?!

He firmly believed that ghosts were inherently evil and were monsters that sucked human blood.

His family, his mother... his life was filled with hatred, and slaying all evil spirits was his only obsession.

But Tanjiro's existence was like a heavy hammer, shattering the beliefs he had held onto for decades, causing his world to collapse in an instant.

"Stop, everyone."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's gentle voice rang out at the right time, calming the storm that was about to erupt.

Tanjiro turned around abruptly, his gaze meeting his master's, and he gritted his teeth.

"Spare my sister, I..."

"Everyone, put down your Nichirin Blades!"

The lord's gentle yet undeniably powerful voice rang out again, interrupting Tanjiro's words.

Tanjiro then realized that his master's words were not directed at him or Shinazugawa Sanemi, but at the Pillars behind him who were holding Nichirin Blades and ready to rush up and tear him to pieces at any moment.

He turned his head and met a pair of eyes filled with fear and murderous intent.

Tanjiro stood there, stunned.

He didn't understand why all he wanted to do was protect his sister and not hurt anyone.

The killing intent these pillars held towards him at this moment was even stronger than that of Shinazugawa Sanemi.

"My lord, please allow us to kill Tanjiro immediately!"

Rengoku Kyojuro's voice boomed like thunder, loud and resolute.

"My lord, please step aside!"

Obanai Iguro took a sudden step forward, his figure poised to strike like an arrow, the white snake around his neck flicking its tongue, aimed at Tanjiro.

"You're too close to that monster right now, it's too dangerous!"

"My lord, please be careful!"

Kanroji Mitsuri's voice was halting, but she gripped her Nichirin Blade tightly, showing no intention of retracting it.

"What an exquisitely gorgeous demon!"

Uzui Tengen's twin swords danced in his hands, tracing elegant arcs as he leaned forward, poised to unleash a fatal blow at any moment.

"I never thought even the sunlight could kill you."

"Amitabha!"

Beimingyu Xingming gripped the iron hammer and giant axe connected by iron chains with both hands and slowly swung them.

"Tomioka Giyuu, Shinazugawa Sanemi, protect our lord immediately!"

Shinobu Kocho stood still, her hands gripping her Nichirin Blade tightly, her eyes filled with an unprecedented solemnity.

Tokito Muichiro remained silent, without uttering a word, but his empty eyes were now filled with a chilling killing intent.

Listening to the shouts and the sounds of swords being drawn, and feeling the intense killing intent surging from all directions.

Tanjiro's mind was reeling. He looked down sharply at his hands, which were bathed in sunlight, and at the tattered haori that still covered his body.

I...I'm standing in the sunlight!

This realization surged through his body like an electric current, giving him a jolt.

He could clearly feel that the demonic power flowing through his body was not disordered in the slightest.

The wounds inflicted by Sanemi Shinazugawa's slashes are healing at an astonishing speed.

He turned his head sharply, his gaze fixed on Midouzi behind him, his eyes filled with anxiety and worry.

Overjoyed, Mizuko threw herself into Tanjiro's arms, hugging him tightly around the waist, her tears soaking his tattered haori.

"Brother...you're alright! That's wonderful! That's really wonderful, brother!"

Feeling his sister's warm body and trembling shoulders, Tanjiro finally felt completely relieved.

He gently stroked Midouzi's hair with a tender gesture, but his eyes instantly turned sharp as he warily stared at the menacing pillars before him.

Even though he was hated by all the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, and even though everyone saw him as a monster, he would never let anyone harm Nezuko in the slightest!

Tomioka Giyuu looked at the brother and sister, then silently sheathed his Nichirin Blade and stood beside them.

Sanemi Shinazugawa, however, remained silent, slowly lowering his Nichirin Blade and walking step by step to his lord's side, his head bowed, his expression unreadable.

"Everyone, let's calm down!"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's voice remained gentle, yet it possessed a penetrating power, attempting to soothe the restless emotions of the crowd.

The Pillars' breathing gradually calmed down, and the tension in their bodies eased slightly, but they still did not put down their Nichirin Blades.

A ghost that can bask in the sunlight.

How could they possibly remain calm when such a shocking and mind-blowing event was happening right before their eyes?

For hundreds of years, the most effective and intractable way for humans to fight demons, apart from the Nichirin Blade and wisteria poison, has been to drag the demon into the sunlight and let the scorching sun burn its body, thus ending its evil deeds.

Sunlight is humanity's last line of defense and the deepest nightmare of evil spirits.

But now, Tanjiro has shattered this sole absolute advantage.

If even sunlight can't kill him, then what other way is there to end him?

This unknown danger, this complete subversion of established rules, is what terrifies these battle-hardened pillars who have seen countless lives and deaths.

I know how you all feel right now.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki spoke slowly, his nearly blind eyes sweeping over everyone present.

"But think about it carefully, from beginning to end, has Tanjiro ever hurt anyone?"