At present, the Demon Slayer Corps had ten Court Pillars. Including Kagaya Ubuyashiki's own vote, there were eleven votes in total.
The Sound Pillar, Serpent Pillar, and Mist Pillar, who had originally been absent, also participated in this Pillar meeting after Kagaya Ubuyashiki arrived in Asakusa.
Those who supported eliminating Nezuko and the others were the Stone Pillar, Wind Pillar, Sound Pillar, and Serpent Pillar.
Those who believed Nezuko could coexist peacefully with humans like the other Maneating Demons included Yoru Machi, the Water Pillar, Flame Pillar, Love Pillar, and Insect Pillar.
Since Muichiro Tokito was completely bewildered, he abstained.
In other words, Kagaya Ubuyashiki's vote would directly determine the final outcome. If he sided with the Wind Pillar, the two sides would tie, and they would likely need further discussion.
But if he sided with Nezuko, then the matter would be settled once and for all. Nezuko's existence would be acknowledged by the Demon Slayer Corps, and she would no longer need to hide.
"I have always believed that both humans and Maneating Demons possess two sides.
"Some are born human, yet their hearts are like Demonic Beasts. Others may have fallen into becoming demons, yet their hearts remain human.
"Tanjiro and his sister made great contributions in the battle of Asakusa. Killing those who had rendered such service would be difficult to justify, and it would chill the hearts of the other Demon Slayer Corps members.
"And when I look at those siblings, I also hope to see the future they see."
There was no doubt that, once Kagaya Ubuyashiki spoke those words, everyone present understood the choice he had made.
Even someone as unruly as Sanemi Shinazugawa could only accept his lord Kagaya Ubuyashiki's decision with reluctance.
The Pillar meeting was fair. Even if he did not