This child, who looked so handsome, had actually caught Yoriichi's eye?!
Seeing the astonished expressions on the four Hashira, Tōshirō immediately burst into laughter.
Hahaha, I had the same expression when I first learned the news. Yours are even funnier, though.
At that, the four Hashira looked at Tōshirō with less than friendly expressions.
Damn it, so you already knew!
And you didn't tell us? Are you asking for a beating?
Kagaya pressed his right hand downward through the air, signaling for them to stop arguing.
Of course, that is only the first point, and the least important one.
After all, the Demon Slayer Corps is not a place that cares about one's background. We value character and strength more.
Everyone nodded at those words.
Just as Kagaya had said, the Demon Slayer Corps did not care about a person's background. So long as someone was willing to contribute to slaying demons, they were welcome.
Once everyone had quieted down, Kagaya continued.
You should all know that Yoriichi's Breathing Technique, Sun Breathing, has never been mastered by anyone else.
The moment Master said that, the Hashira's hearts tightened.
They were no fools. They understood what Master Kagaya meant.
Could it be that this child had mastered Sun Breathing?!
The Water Hashira propped up his face, a faint smile on his lips.
Exactly!
Kagaya's pale hand clenched tightly, and after becoming excited, he coughed several times.
Scribe has already learned Yoriichi's Sun Breathing!
At those words, the way everyone looked at Scribe immediately changed.
The five Hashira stared at him with extremely strange expressions, even revealing traces of envy and jealousy.
If the timing had not been inappropriate, they likely would have invited Scribe over to ask him for guidance.
Even Tsugikuni Yoriichi himself widened his eyes upon hearing the news.
His right hand, which held a teacup, trembled uncontrollably, revealing the immense excitement in his heart.
His disciple had not let him down after all. Scribe had truly done it!
Swallowing reflexively, Tsugikuni Yoriichi set down his teacup.
Kagaya saw everything clearly and felt happy for his old friend.
As for the third point, that was the most important one!
Several days ago, Scribe successfully put Sun Breathing into practical combat and slew a demon!
He killed the evil demon that had originally required a Hashira-level fighter to be dispatched against it!
The noisy room instantly fell silent, leaving only the sounds of the Hashira drawing sharp breaths.
The Water Hashira, who was propping up his chin, accidentally slammed his jaw straight into the table.
The Wind Hashira, who had his arms crossed, gaped wide, his former cold expression completely gone.
The Stone Hashira, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them, his gaze filled with shock.
Even the seasoned Rumble Hashira looked at Scribe as though he were a monster.
The only one acting normally was the Flame Pillar, Tōshirō, who was laughing heartily.
Seeing the varied expressions on the five Hashira, Kagaya smiled.
Of course, this is only what I have said verbally. You may still have doubts and find it hard to believe.
If Scribe is willing, he can demonstrate it for everyone here.
What do you think?
After hearing that final sentence, everyone's gazes gathered on Scribe once more.
Even Yoriichi himself seemed to be glancing this way now and then.
Uh, isn't that a little inappropriate?
Actually, I don't think I'm all that impressive. I'm just an ordinary person.
Though he said that, Scribe could not withstand the gazes of the Hashira, especially Yoriichi's.
Picking up a wooden sword and walking into the courtyard, Scribe took a deep breath.
Slowly closing his eyes, he relaxed both body and mind, trying to merge with heaven and earth.
A faint white breath escaped his mouth, and in the next instant, Scribe moved.
With the exact same footwork Tsugikuni Yoriichi had once used, Scribe displayed every form of Sun Breathing one by one.
Sun Breathing, First Form: Dance
Sun Breathing, Second Form: Azure Sky
Sun Breathing, Twelfth Form: Flame Dance
Watching Scribe use Sun Breathing, the Hashira all voiced their admiration.
A divine technique! It truly is the divine technique known as Sun Breathing!
A genius. Scribe is unquestionably a genius!
Genius is no longer enough to describe him! He is a freak! A god!
After Mr. Yoriichi, has another peerless individual truly appeared in our Demon Slayer Corps?
As for Tsugikuni Yoriichi himself, he had long since gone still.
As he watched Scribe wield the Sun Breathing that had once belonged only to him, his eyes had somehow grown moist.
Though it was still somewhat immature, it was undeniably Sun Breathing!
After demonstrating all Twelve Forms, Scribe tossed the charred wooden sword in his hand aside.
Now that you have all seen this, do any of you still have doubts or objections?
Silence filled the room. No one voiced an objection.
Since that is the case, I formally announce this.
Scribe has become the youngest Demon Slayer Corps Member in the history of the Demon Slayer Corps!
The Birth of the Ranking System, Setting Off for Sunlight Mountain
Although Scribe did not care much for such empty fame,
under Kagaya's insistent urging, he still accepted the title of youngest member in history.
After all, with the status of an official member, many things would become easier for him to handle.
As Ubuyashiki Kagaya wrote Scribe's name onto the roster of Demon Slayer Corps Members, his expression suddenly changed and became serious.
Now that Scribe has officially joined the Demon Slayer Corps, there is something I would like to discuss with everyone.
At those words, everyone's expressions became solemn.
Even Tsugikuni Yoriichi turned his gaze in this direction.
Anything the Master of the Demon Slayer Corps regarded so seriously could not be a trivial matter.
Taking a deep breath, Kagaya spoke in a slightly hoarse voice.
I intend to reform the Demon Slayer Corps while we have this opportunity.
The instant he finished speaking, the Wind Hashira, who had the fiercest temper, could no longer sit still.
Master, it is not my place to speak out of turn, but is it truly good to suddenly reform traditions that have stood for centuries?
Kagaya waved his hand, signaling for the Wind Hashira not to get agitated.
Then, he laid out the arguments he had prepared beforehand.
From the Demon Slayer Corps' current system to personnel allocation, from logistical support for swordsmen to their safety after retirement.
Kagaya had considered nearly every issue that could arise in managing an organization.
It was clear how much effort he had poured into the Demon Slayer Corps.
After listening, the five Hashira all fell into thought.
Just as Kagaya had said, the times were advancing, and systems could not remain unchanged forever.
Exchanging glances, they had already reached an agreement.
Master, we are willing to cooperate with your reforms.
But what exactly will these reforms entail?
Faced with Tōshirō's question, Kagaya was immediately stumped.
Simply thinking through those issues had already consumed most of his energy. If he had to think up specific measures as well, he might die directly from overwork.
Just then, Scribe suddenly spoke.
If there is no good solution for the time being, I have a few suggestions.
Walking over to a nearby shelf, he took out a sheet of paper and a pen.
Each time he made a point, Scribe drew a corresponding diagram on the paper.
The first thing to appear on the paper was a pyramid-shaped diagram.
The first point is a ranking system.
As he added to the diagram, Scribe explained his ideas.
Without realizing it, the five Hashira and Ubuyashiki Kagaya were drawn in by these ingenious ideas.
According to Scribe's plan, the Demon Slayer Corps' ranking system could be further refined.
Tasks that low-ranking, weak swordsmen could not complete could be handled by swordsmen one rank above them.
Following that logic, the most difficult tasks would be handled by the Hashira.
This would greatly reduce unnecessary waste of combat strength and casualties.
It could even strengthen the competitive spirit among members to a certain extent and increase internal vitality.
After hearing Scribe's ideas, everyone fell silent and sank into thought.
Just then, a system notification suddenly sounded in Scribe's mind.
Congratulations, host. You have obtained the skill: Basic Linguistics (0/1000). Linguistics: Allows you to communicate with others more effectively and more easily gain their trust and support. It is the best skill for becoming a leader (a charlatan)! You successfully used Linguistics to persuade Ubuyashiki Kagaya and the five Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, obtaining a large number of points. Affected by the host's own abilities, Basic Linguistics (0/1000) has advanced to Proficient Linguistics (10,000/100,000).
After gaining this ability, Scribe felt that he was traveling farther and farther down a path called King of Charlatans.
After fully digesting Scribe's ideas, Ubuyashiki Kagaya could not help but nod.
In his eyes, this system was already exceptionally perfect.
The five Hashira felt the same way, and there was a hint of envy in the way they looked at Scribe.
At such a young age, he had become an official member of the Demon Slayer Corps. Not only was he powerful, but he also possessed such unique insights into how to manage an organization.
If they had been asked to think of these things, they likely would not have come up with even a tenth of them in an entire lifetime.
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