The sun was blazing, and for some reason, it made the air feel stiflingly hot. Kurozawa looked at Sakonji Urokodaki, golden sunlight falling across the latter's cheeks, his face full of helplessness.
"Kurozawa, the Demon Slayer Corps was founded to protect humanity and slay demons. I hope you won't hold prejudice against it. It is because the Demon Slayer Corps exists that most humans have been able to live peacefully for the past thousand years."
Sakonji Urokodaki spoke earnestly. What he had said earlier was only meant to stop Kurozawa from talking about leaving the Demon Slayer Corps again.
He understood Kurozawa. Kurozawa had always been free-spirited, but when it came to matters of principle, he could be exceptionally stubborn and persistent. For example, Kurozawa firmly believed that exterminating the Iguro Family had been the right thing to do.
That was why Sakonji Urokodaki did not mention the matter, nor did he bring up the Demon Slayer Corps' rules. He spoke only of the Corps' duty, hoping Kurozawa would understand that while the Demon Slayer Corps silently protected humanity, it had also paid for it with countless lives and hardships.
"Yeah, old man, don't say things in anger."
"When demons attacked my family, I was desperate and powerless. I had no idea what to do with my future. Fortunately, I encountered the Demon Slayer Corps. With the support of my seniors and companions, I now have the strength and courage to take revenge on demons."
Kocho Shinobu, standing nearby, also tried to persuade Kurozawa.
Kurozawa remained unmoved and merely said calmly, "I know all that, Master. I will go to Lotus Town with the Flower Pillar, but after this, if I encounter something similar, I will still make the same choice."
Indeed, as Sakonji Urokodaki had said, the Demon Slayer