Kanao Tsuyuri's Appearance

"Hey, even if she's as special as you say, she's still a demon in the end. Are you going to violate the Corps rules and shelter a demon despite being Pillars?"

Sanemi Shinazugawa could no longer hold back as he spoke, a trace of irritation in his voice.

It would have been one thing if only Giyu Tomioka had tried to stop him, but now Shinobu Kocho also seemed inclined to shield her. That displeased him greatly. In his view, even if Nezuko was unusual and had even protected humans, she was still a demon. Sooner or later, she would eat people and become an Evil Demon.

All demons were like that. Even if they could maintain their human consciousness at first, the moment they smelled blood, they would be unable to restrain their instincts. And if they went too long without eating humans, they would descend into a berserk state and completely lose their reason. Every Pillar knew this.

"My, the word 'shelter' is a little excessive, Mr. Shinazugawa. I've never had any intention of sheltering a demon. It's simply that this child's condition interests me. She seems suitable for some more in-depth research experiments."

Shinobu Kocho smiled sweetly.

Yet that smile made Tanjiro's body stiffen. Flustered, he asked, "Uh... what do you mean by research experiments...?"

"Probably drawing blood, conducting tests, and such. Don't worry, she hasn't eaten anyone, so I won't let her suffer. In the end, I'll let her pass peacefully with a painless poison."

Shinobu Kocho answered with a smile.

Tanjiro went rigid, his thoughts in chaos. This has to be a joke, right? Hey, she's joking, right?

The irritation on Sanemi Shinazugawa's face eased somewhat. "In that case, do as you please."

At the same time, he shot Giyu Tomioka a glance.

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