Rumors of the world's end had been raging for a long time. Even the most steadfast people had been affected by all sorts of strange phenomena and sensed that something was wrong.
Yet as the Demon Slayer Corps, who guarded the world in the darkness, many of them still wanted to do their part until the very end.
But when Shinji returned with news of the previous Nine Pillars, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps finally realized that the world's end might not be just a rumor.
With what little time remained, some decided to go home and see their families, while others chose to spend time with their loved ones. But most still decided to keep working hard and investigate the truth.
After leaving Mt. Fujikasane, Shinji hurried to several other places.
Each time, he had sensed the presence of a Space Rift. But by the time he arrived, there was no one there, and the Space Rift had vanished without a trace.
Clearly.
When the 'Lantern Bearers' who had crossed over discovered that there was no 'light' within the Demon Slayer World's boundaries to stand against the Overlord, they understood that this world's 'Lantern Bearer' had died. So they all chose to look out for themselves and immediately withdrew.
Knowing it would be difficult to use this opportunity to befriend other 'Lantern Bearers,' Shinji sighed, took one last look at the sky, and chose to leave as well.
Accompanied by the dim glow of his lamp, Shinji stepped forward and returned to the Shinobi World.
In an instant, Shinji felt a weight lift from both his soul and body, as if some kind of shackle had been binding him, body and mind, while he was in the Demon Slayer World.
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