Going on a Mission Together

Chapter 798

The next day, Rengoku Kyojuro donned the crimson haori left behind by Shinjuro Rengoku and headed to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. Although only Pillar-level Swordsmen were permitted to wear such attire, Kyojuro's promotion to Pillar was practically set in stone, so there was nothing wrong with wearing it ahead of time.

Inside the meeting room, Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked gently toward Rengoku Kyojuro. Though he had lost his sight, it had not affected his awareness of Kyojuro's position.

"Kyojuro, I trust you have made sufficient preparations. Then let me wish you victory in battle. I shall wait here for your good news."

Rengoku Kyojuro replied energetically, "Please rest assured, Lord Master. I, Rengoku Kyojuro, will not fail in my duty!"

"Mm, I believe in you. You will become a Flame Pillar no less outstanding than Shinjuro Rengoku. Of that, I have no doubt whatsoever."

After the meeting, Rengoku Kyojuro returned home and began preparing for his journey.

Senjuro watched Kyojuro bustling about, worry written across his face as he asked, "Brother, are you leaving so soon? You only just came back not long ago..."

Kyojuro stopped what he was doing, turned, and walked over to Senjuro. Gently patting his head, he comforted him, "Sorry, Senjuro, but it cannot be helped. As a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, there will surely be countless demon-slaying missions. The same goes for you, Senjuro. In the future, choose the path you like. There is no need to force yourself."

"Brother..." Tears welled up in Senjuro's eyes. He understood very clearly what Kyojuro meant.

If he had not truly lacked talent in martial arts, he should have been able to become an outstanding Demon Slayer Corps swordsman like his brother by now.

Unfortunately, things did not go as he wished. He had