With a smile, Koinatsu said.
"If you really want to blame someone, you can confront the Mister Scribe."
"That's right, how can you blame Koinatsu- neechan?"
Shiragiku jumped out from behind Koinatsu and made a face.
"Shouldn't the fact that we couldn't recognize that it was Koinatsu's ability be the fault of Yushiro and his brother?"
After this period of in-depth exploration and mastery, Koinatsu is now able to accomplish quite a few things using her own abilities.
If you're not careful, even a demon as powerful as Gyutaro could be fooled.
"But..."
Just as he was about to defend himself, Yushiro felt something tap his shoulder.
Turning his head, he saw that Gyutaro was looking at him.
"Indeed, we didn't notice it, did we?"
"No, at a time like this, as the commander, shouldn't you be on my side?"
At this moment, Yushiro looked puzzled, with an expression that said, "Are you kidding me?"
But Gyutaro shrugged and said very calmly.
"Mister Scribe isn't here, I'll just say whatever Koume says."
As he spoke, he walked over to Koume and patted her head.
Koume also gave Gyutaro a thumbs up, as if to say, "Brother, you're so nice."
With a sharp twitch at the corner of his mouth, Yushiro suddenly felt as if he were attacked from both sides.
Meanwhile, the Scribe who had left had already embarked on her journey back to the Demon Slayer Corps.
He still had many things to discuss with Ubuyashiki Kagaya.
He was already very familiar with the route to the Demon Slayer Corps Base.
After a period of time, we arrived smoothly.
This time, just like before, he did not choose to alert anyone else.
Arriving at Ubuyashiki Kagaya's courtyard, the Scribe leaped inside.
At the same time, Yaozai, who was inside the house, seemed to have sensed something and said to his wife beside him.
"Amane Ubuyashiki, go and prepare some tea and snacks."
"I understand. Are there any guests arriving?"
Amane Ubuyashiki nodded and stood up.
"It's the Mister Scribe, he's back."
With a look of understanding on her face, Amane Ubuyashiki stopped asking questions.
A short while later, Yaozai spoke to the door in front of him.
"Please come in, there's no lock."
After he finished speaking, the door was opened and the Scribe walked in.
"Welcome back, Mister Scribe."
Yaozai smiled at the Scribe, clearly delighted by the Scribe's return.
The events that occurred in the Entertainment District can be described as the most intense battle the Demon Slayer Corps has participated in in a century.
The infiltrated Entertainment District, the demons suspected of having infiltrated the upper echelons of humanity, and the Lower Rank army that can be mass-produced.
Yaozai was shocked when he learned of this from Tengen Uzui and Obanai Iguro.
The two even told him that the Scribe was accompanied by two powerful ghosts.
They felt that he was definitely at the Upper Rank level.
Yaozai remembers clearly that when he first heard the news, he told the two of them not to be nervous.
After all, he did know that Tamayo was the devil by Scribe's side.
But when he heard that the two ghosts were brother and sister, he vaguely felt that something was wrong.
Later, when the Pillars told him that the demons had Upper Rank strength, Yaozai almost thought he had misheard.
Fortunately, the two ghosts were not hostile to the swordsmen and were very obedient to the Scribe.
But this also proves that if the Scribe hadn't been there, Sound Hashira and the others probably wouldn't have made it back.
"I have a lot to tell you."
"Please speak."
As soon as she finished speaking, Amane Ubuyashiki walked over carrying a tray.
Upon seeing the Scribe, she was initially startled, but then quickly realized what was happening and greeted him.
"You guys chat, I have something to take care of."
He put down the tray he was carrying, which contained a pot of tea and some snacks.
After doing all that, she nodded and left the room.
In the following time, the Scribe and Yaozai began to discuss the matter.
The Scribe didn't explain much about the matter between Gyutaro and Koume.
Just like Tamayo before him, he said he would take responsibility for their actions.
At this point, Yaozai wisely refrained from asking any further questions.
However, his expression changed slightly when he heard about the "Taisho Aristocratic Conference" and the Shinri Family.
"Are you saying that the Shinri Family may have reached some kind of agreement, or cooperation, with the Oni?"
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Nodding, Scribe took a sip of tea and said.
"There is no concrete evidence yet, so all of this is just my speculation."
Nevertheless, the Scribe did not casually label the Shinri Family as suspicious.
Tamayo had previously told him that Shinri Masato was the head of the Shinri Family in a certain generation.
Without considering that he knew that Shinri Masato was using this name, the Scribe thought of a problem.
For ghosts, parents and siblings are the most nutritious food.
Consuming flesh and blood of those with similar bloodlines can make them powerful enough in a short period of time.
The members of the Shinri Family are all related by blood to some extent.
If that's the case, why doesn't Shinri Masato, who has become a demon, take action against these "high-value nutrients"?
To say that the other party is a fool who doesn't know this is absurd; the Scribe who has met him certainly doesn't think so.
It's unlikely that they would deliberately not eat, and then eat everything at once once there were enough people in the Shinri Family.
The Shinri Family has hundreds of members; even if they ate one a day, it would take them several years to finish it.
With such a large quantity, it would be difficult for any ghost to resist the urge to eat.
Therefore, only one possibility remains.
For some reason, or perhaps some connection, Shinri Masato did not take action against the Shinri Family.
Considering that the other party was once the clan leader, the truth is self-evident.
While it's not accurate to say that all members of the Shinri Family knew about this.
But at least the current clan chief, Shinri Keito, knows quite a bit about the real people.
The fact that a human family and an Upper Rank Demon had such a close relationship made Yaozai's scalp tingle.
If what the Scribe guessed is true, then the Demon Slayer Corps will definitely face more than just demons.
Even those who seem to be on your side might stab you in the back.
Doma possesses the Eternal Paradise Cult, Shinri Masato possesses the Shinri Family.
With these two relationships, many things that are difficult for ghosts to do will be greatly reduced in difficulty.
"This is troublesome."
Frowning, fine beads of sweat appeared on Yaozai's forehead.
The more he thought about it, the more likely the Scribe's guess was.
Even under the best-case scenario, the Shinri Family did not defect.
However, Yaozai believes that he should also devote some energy to paying attention to and monitoring his every move.
The sharp blade on the surface is not scary; what is scary is the venomous snake in the dark, which may bite you at any time.
"But you don't need to worry, I will go to the Shinri Family in a while."
"What, sir, you're going to the Shinri Family?"
Upon hearing what the Scribe said, Yaozai wanted to dissuade him.
It would have been better if he hadn't known before, but now that he knows the Shinri Family has problems, if he doesn't do something, he'll be unworthy of his position as Oyakata-sama.
"Don't worry, I have my own plans."
Scribe waved his hand, signaling him not to get so agitated.
Upon hearing this, Yaozai's clenched fist gradually relaxed.
He took a deep breath and said.
"I still think it's better if you don't go, after all, with today's guns and ammunition..."
Although he hadn't finished speaking, the Scribe already understood what he meant.
As a swordsman, the Scribe's strength is definitely superior to that of others.
Looking at the entire history of the Demon Slayer Corps, perhaps only Tsugikuni Yoriichi came closest.
But society progresses, and history does not stand still.
To this day, gunpowder, firearms, cannons, bombs, and all sorts of other weapons with tremendous destructive power are constantly being invented and put into practical use.
"There are also kids in the team who use muskets, their names are..."
"Genya Shinazugawa is Sanemi's younger brother, isn't he?"
"Yes."
Nodding, Yaozai continued.
"A musket may have limited killing power against ghosts, but against humans, any bullet could end their life."
There have been instances of self-proclaimed martial arts masters being taken down with a single shot.
Hundreds of years ago, there might not have been many things that could threaten the life of Scribe.
But in this day and age, no one knows what new invention the other party will pull out.
The Shinri Family happens to have a considerable interest in imported goods, or foreign products.
His fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, Scribe remained expressionless, lost in thought.
Yaozai didn't say anything, but just waited silently for the Scribe.
Finally, after an unknown amount of time, the Scribe's lips curled up slightly.
"I've made up my mind. I have to go to the Shinri Family."
With a sigh, Yaozai knew he couldn't stop the Scribe.
Now that he has made his decision, all I can do is remind him to be careful.
"In that case, you must be careful."