A Trip to Sakuragi Town

"If I hadn't met you today, I would've thought the Demon Slayer Corps was merely a rumor people made up. So it really exists. In that case, I'll tell you." After reaching his decision, Watanabe Shimizu told Miyamoto Ichiro and the others about Rota's whereabouts.

"Thank you very much, Mr. Watanabe. We'll send several Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen here later to prevent demons from attacking again."

Watanabe Shimizu looked troubled as well. Rota had previously told him that demons might appear again in the future, but he had not taken it seriously. Yet now that even a member of the Demon Slayer Corps said so, it meant there was a high chance it was true.

"Mr. Miyamoto, are there many of these monsters?" Watanabe Shimizu asked worriedly.

Miyamoto Ichiro fell silent for a moment before answering truthfully, "A great many. Otherwise, there would've been no need to establish the Demon Slayer Corps!"

"Is it easy for you to deal with them?"

Miyamoto Ichiro's formerly smiling expression instantly turned solemn. In a low voice, he said, "That depends. Some weaker demons, like the one that appeared at the lumber mill, aren't too difficult to handle. But if we encounter stronger demons, even losing several swordsmen might not be enough to kill one!"

Seeing Miyamoto Ichiro's slightly subdued tone, Watanabe Shimizu realized he had asked the wrong question. He sincerely apologized, "I'm sorry. I didn't understand the situation. I'm sorry for touching on something painful."

Watanabe Shimizu bowed apologetically of his own accord. He truly had overstepped just now.

Miyamoto Ichiro helped Watanabe Shimizu up and said with a kindly smile, "Don't worry about it. We're also happy that the Demon Slayer Corps can earn people's recognition. We chose this path, so no matter what dangers arise, we must fulfill our duties.