The Hashira's Judgment: Confrontation Before the Hearing!

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

In the courtyard,

Just moments ago, the Demon Slayer Corps' top fighters were locked in a tense standoff, arguing fiercely and even wishing they could smash each other's brains out... In an instant, they performed a "light-speed knee slide," a feat that seemed to defy human limits.

The eight pillar-level swordsmen knelt on one knee in unison, bowing their proud heads deeply.

The scene was extremely solemn and dignified!

However, in this textbook-perfect formation, an outlier appeared—two "telephone poles".

Giyu Tomioka.

This dignified current Water Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, the ultimate human weapon of the Demon Slayer Corps, currently has his hands securely tucked into his sleeves.

He stood there like a crane among chickens, not bending his knees at all.

But behind the acts of Giyu.

Tanjiro Kamado is experiencing the most terrifying psychological rollercoaster of his life.

The moment the Master appeared, the oppressive aura, like the warm spring sun, made Tanjiro's legs instinctively go weak, and he almost subconsciously knelt down along with the other Pillars.

But!

When his knees were halfway bent, he suddenly looked up and saw the back of the person blocking his way.

"Mr. Righteousness... Mr. Giyu didn't kneel?!"

Tanjiro's pupils dilated as if experiencing a magnitude 10 earthquake, and his mind was instantly filled with a turbulent storm.

"What's going on? Didn't everyone kneel down?"

"Mr. Giyu, is it to protect me that you dare to defy the Master's authority here?!"

"He bore all the criticism alone, even standing before our Master... As someone he risked his life to protect, if I were to kneel down now, wouldn't that be slapping Mr. Giyu in the face?!"

"No! Absolutely not! I absolutely cannot embarrass him!"

At that moment, his status as the eldest son completely overcame his fear of the Hashira Meeting.

The two people, one big and one small, formed an extremely awkward scene.

"Tomioka Giyu!"

Sanemi Shinazugawa, kneeling at the very front, had his head bowed deeply, but out of the corner of his eye, he had already caught a glimpse of those two straight legs.

A violent roar erupted within him!

'That bastard Giyu Tomioka! Just because he killed Upper Rank and because the Master usually spoils him, he doesn't even kneel down!!'

'That man-eating monster, what gives him the right to stand there?!'

Sanemi was trembling with rage. If it weren't for his Oyakata-sama's presence, he would have already drawn his sword and attacked.

As Kagaya Ubuyashiki stood in the corridor, a subtle smile subtly curved his lips.

'Hehe... Giyu- kun, you really are a reliable person!'

With Lady Amane's help, Kagaya slowly sat down, his gentle voice flowing through the courtyard like a clear spring.

Good morning, everyone, my lovely children. The weather is so nice today.

"I am very happy to see you all gathered here safe and sound."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Kagaya didn't waste time on formalities; he slowly turned toward Giyu and Tanjiro.

"So, I'm sure you've all guessed the topic of this Hashira Meeting."

"Let's begin our formal discussion now regarding the fate of Tanjiro Kamado."

The words had barely left his mouth.

The powder keg that had been forcibly suppressed in the courtyard exploded instantly!

"My Master! This doesn't require any discussion at all!"

Sanemi Shinazugawa suddenly raised his head.

"A ghost is a ghost! The instinct of evil spirits to eat people is ingrained in their genes!"

"... Even if he pretends to be a decent human being now, even if he uses some despicable means to stand in the sunlight, he is still just a more dangerous mutated cancer!"

"I beg Your Master to immediately order that I personally behead this heretic!!"

"Shinazugawa is absolutely right!"

Obanai Iguro agreement.

"Tomioka must have lost his mind! We absolutely cannot go crazy with him!"

"Every second that monster lives on is an insult to the fallen heroes of the Demon Slayer Corps!"

"Mmm!"

Kyojuro Rengoku stood with his hands on his hips, his loud voice deafening.

"Although his shivering in the sunlight was indeed unusual, safety comes first!"

"... To protect innocent civilians, we absolutely cannot leave any hidden dangers! They must be eliminated! Ugh!"

"Namo Amitabha Buddha..."

Gyomei Himejima his hands together.

"How tragic... What a pitiful boy... My Master, please allow me to mercifully send him to the afterlife..."

"Bringing a ghost to a meeting, that's just too unrefined."

Tengen Uzui touched the diamond on his forehead and snorted coldly.

"Get rid of it quickly and elegantly."

The clamor of the pro-kill faction was like a raging tsunami, instantly engulfing Tanjiro!

Tanjiro stood in the sunlight, listening to these cold and merciless pronouncements, his face turning as pale as paper.

"Everyone! Please wait a moment! Please listen to me!"

At this moment when everyone was pointing fingers, Kanae Kocho stepped forward.

"I can vouch for this with the reputation of the Butterfly Mansion Medical Director!"

"The demon blood activity within Tanjiro has been completely suppressed by the Demon Transformation Medicine Agent developed by Tamayo!"

Kanae's voice was clear and firm.

"His physical characteristics are no different from those of an ordinary human! He is absolutely harmless!"

"Are you all blind?!"

Sabito was even more enraged; he pointed directly at Tanjiro had been crying just moments before, and roared at him.

"Were the tears he shed just now to prove himself fake?!"

"If he had even the slightest bit of malice, he would have instinctively retaliated when faced with the attack from the Shinazugawa! He had no intention of harming anyone!"

However, this eloquent defense was met with an even more ruthless counterattack from the pro-kill faction.

"Huh? Tears?"

Sanemi let out a cold, extremely mocking laugh.

"Are you only just discovering the cunning and deceit of evil spirits?!"

"... What disgusting act won't a demon pull off to survive?!"

"As for medical insurance? That's laughable!"

"... Without absolute, convincing evidence, your empty promises are utterly worthless!"

Sanemi's words were logically strong and aggressive, instantly leaving Kanae and Sabito speechless.

After all, even the Butterfly Mansion's microscope couldn't provide a reasonable scientific explanation for Tanjiro's ability to overcome sunlight; they simply couldn't produce convincing evidence to convince these "demon-slaying maniacs."

As the debate reached a stalemate, the murderous faction's killing intent surged to its peak once again.

Giyu Tomioka has finally made a move.

He didn't respond to Sanemi's words, but instead turned his head slightly and brought his lips close to Tanjiro's ear, who was hiding behind him and trembling.

This tiny and subtle movement instantly put all the pillars on high alert!

Brush--!

Sanemi, Obanai, Kyojuro, and even Tengen Uzui, who usually just watched from the sidelines, all perked up their ears!

"What is that bastard Tomioka doing?!"

"Could it be that he's going to teach this devil some escape techniques in front of our Oyakata-sama?!"

"Or is he planning to lead this kid to fight his way out of the encirclement?!"

Everyone's nerves were stretched to their limit at that moment!

Tanjiro's heart was pounding wildly!

He looked at Mr. Giyu, who was approaching him, with eyes full of admiration.

"Here it comes! Mr. Giyu is finally going to give me some guidance!"

Tanjiro the Scream wildly in his heart.

"I'm ready! Mr. Giyu! Please give the order!"

Tanjiro pricked up his ears and even held his breath.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Giyu Tomioka lowered his voice, his expression unchanged.

"Wait a minute, no matter what..."

Tanjiro's eyes suddenly lit up:

"Yes! Mr. Giyu! I will never fear pain! I will use the Sun Breathing..."

"No!"

Giyu ruthlessly punctured Tanjiro's mental conjecture, giving the second half of the instruction:

"No resistance is allowed!!"