Oyakata-sama was in the courtyard. Though Tsugikuni Kuuga had continuously adjusted his condition, subtle changes had still appeared on his face. The symptoms of the curse had begun to show.
Looking at the faint purple scars on Oyakata-sama's face, Tsugikuni Kuuga could only sigh silently.
Oyakata-sama noticed Tsugikuni Kuuga's slight reaction and said with a smile:
"It's all right. You've already done your best. This is the fate of our family. Besides, you've truly helped me greatly. Otherwise, I might be sitting indoors talking to you right now!"
"You're quite optimistic," Tsugikuni Kuuga said as he sat on a stone bench.
"Of course. The Demon Slayer Corps has reached its peak since the Sengoku era. Our strength has increased enormously!" Oyakata-sama said with great satisfaction.
This truly made him happy. Thirteen Hashira—he would never have dared imagine such a thing in the past.
"You said that the Mark would affect one's lifespan, didn't you?" A faint sorrow filled Oyakata-sama's eyes.
"Then you're worrying too much. I can readjust it. I should be able to adjust the other Hashira as well. Their lifespans may be slightly affected, but it won't be a serious problem!" Tsugikuni Kuuga said confidently.
Tsugikuni Kuuga had only discovered this after activating the Mark for the first time. Once the Mark state ended, his Tai Chi healing technique could automatically restore his own Yin-Yang Balance. He just did not know whether it had anything to do with being born with the Mark.
The other Hashira had not activated their Marks yet. He did not know whether he could adjust theirs, but Tsugikuni Kuuga was still confident.
"That's good. Oh, I've found the location of the child you were looking for. Go and do what you want to do," Oyakata-sama said gently.
He had always felt that this