Inheriting the Flame Pillar

In the blink of an eye, a night had passed. At Rota's invitation, Feng Lian returned to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters with them.

Within the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, Rengoku Kyojuro officially received the title of Flame Pillar bestowed upon him by Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

"Rengoku Kyojuro, from this day onward, you are the Flame Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps. I hope you can shoulder the great responsibility that comes with this title!" Kagaya Ubuyashiki's gentle voice rang out beside Rengoku Kyojuro.

Rengoku and Kagaya Ubuyashiki were not the only ones present. Every current Pillar-level Swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps had gathered here. The ascension of a new Flame Pillar was no small matter, so naturally, they all had to be present.

Gyomei Himejima, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Kanae Kocho, Giyu Tomioka, Tengen Uzui, and Rengoku Kyojuro, who had just succeeded as the Flame Pillar, all knelt on one knee before Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

"It is truly a great blessing for the Demon Slayer Corps to have reliable companions such as you. I hope the Demon Slayer Corps' fate can end in my generation..."

After the succession ceremony, aside from Giyu, who was cold toward everyone, the other Pillars stepped forward to congratulate Rengoku Kyojuro.

"I told you there wouldn't be a problem, Kyojuro. When the time comes, let your father see how magnificent you look and prove it to him!" Sanemi Shinazugawa patted Rengoku Kyojuro on the back, offering heartfelt encouragement.

"I agree!" Gyomei Himejima nodded solemnly.

"Not bad, not bad. I knew you were a flashy fellow!" Tengen Uzui struck a chuunibyou pose as he offered his congratulations to Rengoku Kyojuro.

"Mr. Rengoku, let's work hard together from now on!" Kanae raised an arm cheerfully, encouraging him in a sweet voice.

When it came to Giyu's turn, he kept