"Congratulations on successfully passing the Demon Slayer Corps entrance examination. Please now follow the instructions for the subsequent procedures."
The two childlike attendants, resembling porcelain dolls, patiently explained, "The Demon Slayer Corps is an organization dedicated to slaying demons. For every member of the Demon Slayer Corps, two items are indispensable."
"First is the Kasugai Crow, the messenger companion that accompanies every Demon Slayer Corps swordsman. The other is the Sunwheel Blade, the weapon essential for slaying demons. Now, choose the Kasugai Crow you each prefer."
There were only five people who had passed the examination, so selecting their Kasugai Crows took less than two minutes.
"Now that everyone has chosen a Kasugai Crow, please select the sword-forging materials you favor."
Before Tanjiro and the others stood a broad table displaying forging materials of various shapes and sizes.
The white-haired child stepped forward and pointed at the table. "These are the raw materials used to forge Sunwheel Blades: Crimson Scarab Ore and Crimson Scarab Sand Iron. Please feel free to choose whichever you like."
Tanjiro had heard his master mention that, after successfully passing the entrance examination, he would receive a Sunwheel Blade of his own. It seemed that was indeed true.
"Your Sunwheel Blades will be delivered once they have been forged. Until then, please wait patiently."
With that, the two children left the square, leaving only the five members who had passed the examination behind.
One fierce-eyed youth did not interact with anyone. He silently left. Tanjiro had originally wanted to greet them and get to know each other.
It seemed his future companions truly were not easy to get along with. Still, Tanjiro was not discouraged. With his optimistic and positive nature, he would not be affected by such a minor matter.
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