According to Shinobu and Kanae Kocho's idea, it would be best if the Scribe returned with a great commotion.
After all, the goal is to let as many team members as possible know that Scribe is alright in the shortest possible time, in order to dispel the rumors.
However, the Scribe raised objections.
Knowing that concern can lead to confusion, and after learning that some of the Pillar-level team members had also believed the rumors out of concern for him, he decided to meet with these people first.
After careful consideration, Shinobu and Kanae Kocho also felt that it made sense.
After all, the Pillar-level members are an indispensable pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps.
If they don't believe the rumors, and with the presence of the Scribe, it will surely have the best effect.
Having quietly infiltrated the Demon Slayer Corps, Scribe rested temporarily in Kanae Kocho and Shinobu's room.
They went to inform the other Pillar-level members to come here for a gathering.
Normally, apart from the pillar-level meetings, it is difficult for these pillars to get together.
But coincidentally, a meeting of the top leadership was just held a few days ago because of the impact of rumors.
So much so that all the pillars were located within the encampment.
After receiving the notification from the Kocho Sisters, they initially found it rather strange.
After all, what important matter would require them to meet privately?
Even if there were any, we should have reported to the Master first and then notified them.
Anticipating this situation, the Kocho Sisters had already devised a countermeasure.
"The Mister Scribe is right there."
With just one simple sentence, the pillars' doubts were instantly dispelled.
They rushed here as quickly as possible, all wanting to know if the Scribe was as the rumors suggested.
If it's true, it would be a huge disaster for them and the entire Demon Slayer Corps.
The first to arrive here was Sanemi Shinazugawa, known as the "Wind Hashira".
Beside him was his younger brother, Genya Shinazugawa.
Their early encounter with the Scribe led them to join the Demon Slayer Corps.
Therefore, this time, Sanemi did not refuse his younger brother's request to come with him.
As soon as he entered the room, Sanemi saw the Scribe sitting there.
"Mister Scribe!"
He looked startled, and then he shouted.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of those ugly ghosts!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than he saw a fist appear in his field of vision.
Chapter 360 Meeting is the First Time I Get Beaten Up
Driven by years of combat instinct, Sanemi instinctively tried to dodge the attack.
He grabbed Genya Shinazugawa's shoulder and then jumped backward.
However, the Scribe darted forward and caught up with the two of them.
With his right arm outstretched, the Scribe then turned his fist into a claw.
Before they could react, the Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa were grabbed by the head.
He grabbed their heads and forcefully pulled them together.
"Bang!"
He felt a powerful force coming from him, Sanemi felt as if a water buffalo had stepped on his face.
Everything went black before my eyes, and then I passed out.
In the instant he lost consciousness, the Scribe's voice reached his ears.
"I heard you think I'm seriously injured?"
Upon hearing this, Sanemi Shinazugawa realized that his previous worries were completely unnecessary.
Judging from the Scribe's skills, he didn't look seriously injured at all.
Beating up this Wind Hashira is as easy as an adult beating a child.
"Rumors are not to be believed."
At that moment, he deeply regretted believing the rumors.
Sanemi wasn't just a brute with only brute force; he could easily sense what the Scribe and he themselves wanted to achieve.
The simplest and most direct method was chosen solely to prove that the injury was not as serious as the rumors claimed.
Otherwise, there will always be people who suspect that the Scribe is lying.
If I hadn't chosen to believe back then, I probably wouldn't have gotten this beating today.
Such a thought flashed through his mind, and then he lost consciousness.
After knocking the Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa unconscious, Scribe grabbed one of them by the collar and threw him aside.
He then sat back down in his seat and continued drinking his tea.
Following the two brothers was none other than the Water Hashira, Tomioka Giyu.
Upon seeing the Scribe, he did not show much excitement or joy.
Even so, Scribe still noticed the trembling in the corners of the other person's eyes when they first entered the room.
After realizing that he was unharmed, Giyu breathed a sigh of relief, and a hint of joy appeared in his eyes.
It's clear that he, who is usually quiet and reserved, is not as emotionless as he appears on the surface.
Perhaps it was out of pride, or perhaps it was due to a lack of eloquence.
Nodding, Tomioka Giyu said something to the Scribe.
From the very beginning, I did not believe that you Mister Scribe, would be seriously injured.
After saying that, he silently sat down to one side.
Upon seeing the Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa collapsed to the side, a slight smile appeared on his lips, as if he had witnessed something amusing.
Scribe smiled at Giyu, but didn't say anything. He simply poured him a cup of tea.
After gesturing for the other person to taste the tea, no further action was taken.
Following closely behind the Water Hashira is the Flame Pillar Rengoku KyoJuro, known for his passion.
He should have been the first person to arrive here.
However, in order to reassure his family, he spent some time, which resulted in him coming in third place.
Upon learning of the return of the Mister Scribe, the former Flame Pillar Rengoku Shinjuro, along with his mother, Rengoku Ruka, and his younger brother Rengoku Senjuro, all planned to visit him.
However, Kyojuro said that it was impossible for the Mister Scribe to be seriously injured, and that he would invite him to his home later, which is why the three of them did not come along.
"Mister Scribe, I knew you wouldn't be like the rumors said."
With a loud laugh, Kyojuro then said loudly.
"I still vividly remember how we looked when we parted. It didn't look like the posture of someone who was seriously injured!"
As someone who was directly involved, Kyojuro knew very well what the Scribe's condition was like after experiencing that battle.
No, perhaps for the Scribe, that wasn't even a battle.
Given this, how could he possibly be seriously injured?
Although he didn't understand how the rumors came about, Kyojuro never chose to believe them.
"Oh, Kyojuro's here too."
Upon seeing Rengoku KyoJuro's arrival, the Scribe poured him a cup of tea and gestured for him to sit down.
After glancing at Kyojuro, Tomioka Giyu remained silent as usual.
Only in front of the Scribe and his sister would he occasionally let down his guard.
Outside, even in front of his fellow Pillars, Tomioka Giyu always maintains a cold and silent demeanor.
He shifted his buttocks slightly, then stopped moving.
"Thank you, I was just feeling a bit thirsty."
He downed the tea in one Kyojuro and sat down without any hesitation.
After talking with the Scribe for a while, I wanted to say a few words to Tomioka Giyu.
After all, the Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa had already fainted and were unable to talk.
When faced with Kyojuro's conversation, Giyu did not refuse, but he also did not show much excitement.
He wouldn't interrupt even Kyojuro said ten sentences.
More often than not, they simply nod or say "hmm".
Following Kyojuro, the Love Hashira Kanroji Mitsuri, the Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro, the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui, and the Mist Hashira Tokito Muichiro also arrived here.
As for them, the Scribe's approach remained the same as before.
No matter what you want to say, you should do it first.
For Mitsuri, the Love Hashira, the Scribe held back a little.
However, the Scribe showed absolutely no mercy to Obanai, Tengen Uzui, and Muiichiro.
Even simple hand-to-hand combat requires these pillars to exert their utmost effort to deal with.
After this simple competition, they realized how foolish they had been to believe the rumors.
If this state of being Scribe is considered seriously injured, then they would wish everyone were seriously injured.
After all, the Scribe is someone who can send the Sound Hashira flying with one punch, knock down the Serpent Hashira with two kicks, and capture the Mist Hashira in three seconds.
"Alright, now you know why I'm fighting with you."
"Knew."
They answered in unison, and a helpless expression appeared on their faces.
After all, nobody likes to be abused.
But there's nothing we can do; they chose to believe the rumors.
In a sense, they "asked" for this beating.
After Mitsuri and the others took their seats, Scribe poured them a cup of tea as usual.
At this moment, the Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa slowly awoke.
"Huh, everyone's here? Why are there so many people?"
Upon discovering that he was surrounded by people, the confusion in Sanemi's eyes instantly vanished.
"Why are there so many people!"
The thought that so many people knew he had been knocked unconscious made his face burn with embarrassment.
Scribe smiled but didn't speak. Instead, he looked towards the doorway.
There, the Kocho Sisters were in charge of issuing the notifications.
Behind them stood a tall figure.
The newcomer was none other than the strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps' Pillar-level members, the Stone Hashira, Himejima Gyomei.
"Oh, now everyone's here."
After stretching his wrists, Scribe stepped forward and said.
"Gyomei, I heard you also think I'm seriously injured?"