The Legendary Swordsman × Giyu Tomioka's Challenge

Urokodaki Sakonji knew that Haganezuka Hotaru was looking for a swordsman who could turn Nichirin Sword red, and he also knew that not only him, but the entire Swordsmith Village was searching for this swordsman.

Legend has it that the legendary swordsman from history could turn his blade red. Because of his existence, the rampant Demon were somewhat restrained.

However, as the current Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka knows more about him and has a deeper understanding of him than Urokodaki Sakonji.

He knew that the swordsman was none other than Tsugikuni Yoriichi, the legendary founder of all Breathing Style and the user of "Sun Breathing"!

As the only two "pillars" who have some knowledge of this being... "the Stone Hashira" and "the Wind Hashira".

Himejima Gyomei once mentioned this person's name at a Hashira Meeting... He had heard his master (former Stone Hashira) say, "Tsugikuni Yoriichi was born with the Transparent World and the Demon Slayer Mark. He almost killed Muzan Kibutsuji single-handedly, once pushing him to the brink of death, breaking him into more than 1,800 pieces before escaping."

The logo consists of a "Bright Red Nichirin Sword" and "Hanafuda Earrings"...

Looking at Eiichiro now, the sun and mountains in his Sun-Earring Boy earrings seem to overlap with the "Hanafuda Earrings" that Himejima Gyomei mentioned...

The bowl fell onto the kang (heated brick bed) and split in two... The fish porridge spilled out, splashing onto the haori (traditional Chinese clothing)...

The small Small Wooden Cabin cabin fell silent instantly...

Many eyes were on Giyu Tomioka, who looked at Roy with a serious expression and said, "Eiichiro, may I see what you've got?"

The letter Master wrote to the Master was still too perfunctory... Of course, Giyu Tomioka wasn't blaming Urokodaki Sakonji, but rather that such an important matter couldn't be ignored and should be reported directly.

"Perhaps even Master didn't realize the importance of this matter," he silently added in his mind, trying to salvage the situation for the other person.

Roy smiled and said, "If Senior Brother wants to see it, then of course he can."

Shinsuke got excited. "I'll go get you the knife."

As it spoke, it was about to transform into a gust of cold wind and roll up the Short Blade jacket hanging on the wall... but unexpectedly...

"No need to trouble you, senior brother." Roy didn't turn his head, reached behind him and grabbed, [Magnetism Attraction], the Short Blade jacket suddenly moved, passed through Shinsuke's body, and flew automatically towards Roy as if it had grown wings.

The Sun-Earring Boy gently scooped it up and grabbed it in his hand.

"Yo..." Shinsuke exclaimed, "What kind of trick is this?"

The sword seemed to possess a spirit, wielding its power according to the Sun-Earring Boy's will... Eiichiro always seems capable of doing the unexpected...

Makomo gaped slightly, as if she were seeing Roy for the first time, and she stared at him, looking him up and down.

Seito Giyu exchanged a glance, Urokodaki Sakonji.

Old Water Hashira had been immersed in Sword Path for over fifty years, and even with his vast knowledge, he had never seen anything like this. Although he always taught his children that a swordsman's sword is his life, and that a sword is his life, and a broken sword means death... he had never witnessed the strange sight of a sword itself "coming alive."

He gave Roy a deep look and fell silent...

"Squeak~" The early spring wind is not as hot as the wind in the coldest part of winter. It blows from the mountains and rustles the paper window.

Roy remained calm, pretending not to see anything, drew his sword, and imbued his Short Blade with a layer of "Scorching Heat" "spirit."

Visible to the naked eye, red spots appeared... Then, under the trembling gaze of Giyu Tomioka, they rapidly grew larger, spreading across the entire blade in the blink of an eye. Even from two meters away, one could feel a wave of heat emanating from them!

"It's the Bright Red Nichirin Sword."

That's right...

Adding the "Hanafuda Earrings," Giyu Tomioka gazed intently at the Sun-Earring Boy...

Roy smiled slightly, "Is it alright, senior brother?"

"If it goes on any longer, I'm afraid the other senior brothers won't be able to handle it."

The "Bright Red Nichirin Sword" is essentially an "anti-demon weapon"... Whether it's a man-eating Demon or a living spirit like Sabito or Makomo, it's unbearable to even look at, let alone get slashed.

This was even after Roy had previously coated everyone with a layer of "spirit" through the heated kang (a traditional heated platform bed) to protect them.

"That's enough." Giyu Tomioka took a deep breath, looked around, and noticed the strange expressions on the faces of his fellow disciples.

When Roy withdrew his "True Meaning of Scorching Heat" and sheathed his sword, everyone visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Let's eat.

"Yes, let's eat."

"Brother Giyu, it's been so long since you've tasted Master's cooking. You must eat a lot this time." Makomo said with a grin, "I'll just watch you eat."

"I'll serve it to my senior brother."

"No need, I can do it myself."

When Giyu Tomioka turned around, he found the mess beneath him. He quickly grabbed a rag and cleaned it up. He then served himself a bowl of fish porridge and ate it with some dried radish. After the meal, he insisted on washing the dishes and cleaning the kitchen. Roy didn't argue with him. Since he had come back to fulfill his filial duty, he couldn't spoil his senior brother's fun.

Urokodaki Sakonji watched with a smile, kneeling in front of the kotatsu and serving them tea.

Makomo remained sitting next to him, nudged Sabito, and whispered in his ear, "Hey~ have you noticed that Master's smiles have increased since Eiichiro came?"

"He used to be always alone, either carving or spacing out, never saying a word all day, which made people anxious."

Sabito: "Isn't it good?"

"Okay." Makomo glanced at Urokodaki Sakonji, then at Giyu Tomioka busy in the kitchen, and finally stole a glance at Roy, saying softly, "It's just too good, it feels a little unreal."

The Sabito remained silent.

Human nature is inherently base; if things are bad, they can't stand it; if things are good, they start to question the meaning of life.

He took a deep breath, tucking this fleeting moment of warmth into his heart, and murmured, "Cherish it... Giyu has arrived, Eiichiro is about to leave..."

It hasn't even been a year...

What difference does one or two years make to a genius?

Seito understood Makomo's feelings. He looked up at Giyu, then at Eiichiro...

They seize every minute!

Makomo looked somber and lowered her head... She understood the reasons, but the reluctance in her heart was real, and it grew stronger with time...

In the kitchen, Giyu Tomioka finished tidying up and came out.

Just Urokodaki Sakonji finished making tea, handed him one cup, and gave the other to Roy.

The old man looked at his two apprentices. "Let's get down to business, Giyu."

He wrote a letter during the New Year holiday saying he was too busy to come back, but after the holiday, he couldn't wait to come... Urokodaki Sakonji guessed that it must be related to the letter he wrote to his Master.

Whether it's due to his age and experience, or his deep understanding of Giyu Tomioka... in any case, Urokodaki Sakonji guessed correctly.

Giyu Tomioka put down his teacup and replied truthfully, "I have come on my Master's orders, specifically for Eiichiro..."

"The Master has heard of Eiichiro's talent and very much hopes that Eiichiro can join the Demon Slayer Corps."

"Eiichiro," Giyu Tomioka, gripping his Nichirin Sword and looking intently at Roy, "Please fight me!"

Sure enough, Shinsuke Fukuda exchanged a glance and became excited.

Sabito Makomo had anticipated this, and looked up at the two of them. Beside him Urokodaki Sakonji Makomo, who was also silently watching them.