Starting from Zero to Build a Following X Roy Appears at the Hashira Meeting

Great reputations are never undeserved.

"Killing is never the goal; it's merely a means to solidify one's reputation."

Mention "assassin" and you'll think of "Zoldyck" and "the world's number one assassin family"... Through "reputation," they indirectly "collect Faith"... Roy gradually realizes that everyone who leaves a "reputation" in this world is subtly nourished by "Faith."

Just as Netero founded "Shingen-ryu"... Spider's repeated major crimes led to his classification as a Class A criminal organization... Even Kim's creation of Greed Island may not have been without such intentions.

"I understand." With all his doubts gone, the Sun-Earring Boy's brow relaxed, and he bowed respectfully.

Maha waved his hand.

Roy turned and walked away, bathed in sunlight, leaving a long shadow in the dappled corridor.

"Tap... tap..."

The sound of footsteps faded into the distance.

Suddenly, a Youyou voice drifted on the wind, catching up with the Sun-Earring Boy and saying, "You can find what you're looking for on page seventeen of the book."

Roy paused, then continued walking, exiting through the main gate and heading straight into the mountains and forests.

Deep within the Kukuroo Mountain, beside a pool of water.

The young butler, carrying a knife, had been waiting for half a day.

At one point, he adjusted his glasses and respectfully said, "Young Master."

Roy approached, stepping on fallen leaves, and looked him up and down, staring intently at him... which made Gotoh feel a little uncomfortable.

Caught off guard, he wondered what the Young Master meant by suddenly staring at him.

Did I do something recently... that displeased the Young Master?

Gotoh's heart couldn't help but feel lost...

Fortunately, before he could think further, Roy withdrew his gaze. Seeing the pool shimmering in the sunlight, he reached out, conjured a Asauchi pool, and began practicing "Water Breathing."

"Watch closely."

The shimmering light of water and the glint of blades illuminated the depths of the Kukuroo Mountain... Gotoh took a deep breath, her eyes gleaming with a layer of "Nen Qi," and activated [Concentration] to focus intently on Roy's movements, quickly...

From the "Water Wheel" to the "Twisting Whirlpool" and then to the "Constant Flux"... even Roy's self-created "Phantom Sword: Water Mirror Sun Flare" is broken down and displayed one by one...

Gotoh watched silently, and at one moment, he drew his sword and danced with Roy, just as he and Tanjiro had learned "Tanjuro Hinokami Kagura" with their father, Tanjuro... The master and servant practiced their swordsmanship in the depths of this desolate mountain forest, by a clear pool, until the sun set and night fell... Only then did the two stop.

[Hint: I am grateful for their kindness and should repay them with my life]

[One "Believer" detected. Host, please immediately arrange an "awarding ceremony" to bring them under your command.]

[Believer: Gotoh (Note: Overflowing with loyalty)]

[Constitution: 217]

[Manifested Aura: D+(9754/10000)]

[Potential Aura: C-(1745/100000)]

"Whoosh~" The wind was torn apart, and as Roy sheathed his sword, it bypassed the Sun-Earring Boy and blew elsewhere.

Gotoh stopped what he was doing, placed his right hand on his chest, knelt on one knee, and solemnly bowed, saying, "Thank you for bestowing this teaching upon me Young Master."

Roy received the notification sound from the panel and stared blankly at him. As his thoughts churned, he remembered... that day when the young butler told him that he wanted to Meteor Guard, and even made a "Vow and Limitation". A warm current surged in his heart, and he instantly realized that Gotoh had actually been waiting for him all along!

He already possessed all the qualifications to become a devout Believer... until he learned about the path of "Believer" and "Power of Faith" through "cognition," which automatically activated the "Believer Panel."

"Young Master... there's no need for you to look for me; I'll turn to ashes myself." The butler's gentle smile from that night was still vivid in his mind... Roy snapped out of his reverie, placed the Short Blade on Roy's left and right shoulders respectively, tapped it twice, and said softly, "Gotoh, will you stay with me from now on?"

"I couldn't be happier." The young butler looked up. "Young Master is joking. Unless you don't want me anymore, I'm sticking with Young Master."

[Note: The "Awarding of Medals" ceremony has been completed.]

[The Believer "Gotoh" has been bound.]

[Power of Faith: 1 point]

The section for Sandworm has appeared...

Roy's eyes flickered, and he gently patted Gotoh's shoulder. "Get up."

"Yes."

The young butler, sword in hand, rose, glanced at the sky, and followed Roy out of the forest to prepare dinner.

"Breathing Style" don't necessarily require a knife. I'm showing you a knife just to familiarize yourself with the rhythm. Once you've fully mastered it, you still need to stick to your own fighting style. If you need to use a coin, you should still use a coin. Don't go against your own "style"...

The Young Master gave the order, and he would certainly do it... Gotoh thought to himself, and then reappeared... pushing a food cart to Roy's bedroom.

In early spring, it gets dark earlier.

By 7 p. m., it was pitch black.

At that moment, the room lights were already on, and the Sun-Earring Boy was sitting at the dining table, flipping through <The Record of the Western Continent>... Seeing this, Gotoh didn't say anything, afraid of disturbing Roy, and gently placed the dinner in front of him.

Tonight's dinner is a beef burger with a seasonal vegetable salad, plus milk, which is a must with every meal... focusing on a balanced diet.

Roy grabbed his beef burger without looking up and took a bite. As he ate, he spread his book out on the table, turned to the page where Maha had told him what to do, and looked closely... He immediately noticed a line of small print...

<On the Relationship Between "Nen Ability" and "Faith">

As I mentioned before, God feeds on Faith, and it is Faith that makes Him exceptionally powerful.

According to our understanding of "Abandoned People Nen Ability," it is often achieved through [Entanglement] and [Zetsu].

The inherent process of [practice][release] gradually develops the mindset that belongs to our own bodies. The concept remains focused on exploring [ourselves].

But [God] is different, or rather, [God] and His [Believer] are different from us, the Abandoned People. They can leverage [the authority of nature] through [Faith], and then mobilize the "powers of nature" to help them in their battle.

On the eighth day after landing on the Dark Continent, I infiltrated the Samir Principality, which worships [Storm], and had the privilege of witnessing firsthand how the Believer of [Storm] fight...

[They are internally divided into different [professions], which form a pyramid structure. By consuming... Holy Water made from Magic Beast materials that are in harmony with nature and combined with Faith, they can leverage the [authority of nature] and obtain [Divine Power], making them several times stronger than "Nen user" of the same level who have not consumed the [Holy Water]...]

[Furthermore, regarding [Natural Authority]... For [professionals] who have already consumed [Holy Water], they can often imbue themselves with [Natural Authority] in two ways...]

[First, directly using [natural forces] to attack others. I once saw a Nen user belonging to the [Storm] "Emission" type who used [wind] to accelerate the firing of "Nen Bullet"...]

[Second, attributing [natural power] to oneself. For example, another Nen user of the "Emission" type can also absorb [wind] to temporarily increase their "energy capacity," thereby increasing their "Nen Qi output"...]

Because we have been isolated from the Dark Continent for too long, we have mostly passively followed the second method, that is...

Some renowned Nen user, lacking sufficient information, passively absorb "reputation" or "Faith," thus gaining strength far exceeding others. This is the reason why...

"Chew... chew..." Roy ate his hamburger, engrossed in the sight, and as he thought of [Nature's Authority], a sentence automatically popped into his mind. "To fight against the heavens is endlessly joyful!"

Using Faith as a medium, and through a "demonic creature most compatible with a certain part of nature's authority," to manipulate "the authority of nature"... this may be the true face of [God]!

So... what did my great-grandfather specifically tell me to read this page for?

Roy read to the end of the book...[So, after knowing all this, it dawned on me that only God can oppose God. Since He [the Storm] can become God through Faith, why can't I?]

[He usurped the power of nature, I usurped the power of His; we are both thieves, so why should I be hunted down?]

I refuse to accept this!!!

Okay... Roy instantly realized why he was being targeted by the [unknown entity]... It turns out his grandfather, Jager, was causing a rebellion in someone else's divine kingdom, and who could tolerate that?

A certain fruit farmer wasn't lying; the "Conjuration" is somewhat... seriously flawed!

Having reached the bottom of the page, Roy nearly choked on his hamburger. He grabbed his milk, gulped down a mouthful, let out a soft breath, and for a moment, was at a loss for words...

Gotoh handed him a tissue at just the right moment. Roy took it, closed his book, slowly wiped his mouth, leaned back in his chair, and stared blankly at the night view outside the window. He already understood... what Maha meant.

He was telling himself the origin of the [Curse], and... how to fight the [Curse], which was...

To borrow Grandpa Jager's words, "Only God can stand against God."

In the future, I will also develop Believer, build my own divine kingdom, and establish a Divine Sect nation!

What do they believe in?

The Sun-Earring Boy slightly raised his chin, gazing at the bright moon high in the sky, waiting for the night to pass and the sun to rise. A smile played on his lips; he had found his answer...

"Squeak~" After dinner, Gotoh pushed the food cart and closed the door for Roy.

"Gaaah~" The Golden Crow spread its wings, and after Roy recovered some of his Nen Qi, it enjoyed the "beef burger." With its round little belly protruding, it flapped its wings and landed on the soft bed, clutching its stomach and panting.

Everything was subtly reminding Roy that it was time for bed.

"Ding~" The wooden grandfather clock in the corner struck the hour...

Roy rubbed his temples, remembering that Giyu Tomioka Messenger Crow to call him to a meeting. He quickly took a shower, got into bed, and fell asleep immediately... He planned to rest and recover his energy in the Cognitive World before going.

Soon, the Sun-Earring Boy fell asleep.

As always, I passed through the colorful Dream Passage and arrived at the familiar Sea of Cognition. I took off my shoes and socks, shirtless, and swam hard in the Sea of Cognition for an hour, adjusting my energy and spirit to the peak before finally getting dressed and pushing open the door to "Demon Slayer".

The familiar feeling of falling washed over me...

[Hint: "Life Energy" +2 +3 +2 +2...]

Roy returned to Demon Slayer, leisurely following Karasu, dealing with several Demon along the way, and arrived at a valley hidden by Wisteria.

The valley was small, even tiny... and virtually unknown... its name wasn't even mentioned in the original story. As they drew closer... a crow flapped its wings and flew in, and a figure appeared on a thick Wisteria tree at the entrance.

He half-covered his face, wearing a Demon Slayer Corps uniform, a black hood, and a black and white mask. He was squatting on the tree, seemingly waiting for a long time... In the distance, a Sun-Earring Boy with Short Blade around his waist, dressed in white, and with fiery red hair swaying in the wind, wearing earrings of the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers, walked slowly towards him.

He immediately pulled out a scroll from his pocket, unrolled it, glanced at it, then jumped down from the tree and quickly walked a few steps to meet him.

"The Demon Slayer Corps [Kakuna], by order of our Master, respectfully welcomes Kamado Eiichiro!"

"Hidden"... should be the logistics department within the Demon Slayer Corps specifically responsible for handling the aftermath.

"Hmm." Roy smiled and nodded at him. "Let's go."

A swamp appeared beneath his feet, and he sank into the ground, reappearing amidst Wisteria.

"This..." Murakami Kenya opened his mouth, stood there dumbfounded for a long time, and hurriedly called out, "Lord Eiichiro, slow down... Without me leading the way, you won't be able to find the Master's residence!"

However, the Sun-Earring Boy, despite his many twists and turns, always appeared at the right fork in the road... seemingly more familiar with the route than even the "clerk" responsible for the Ubuyashiki Clan's external communications... It's unbelievable!

[Circle]: Can detect the location of others through "aura"... [Pillar], like [Demon], the stronger it is, the denser its "aura" becomes...

Within moments, a swamp emerged from outside a secluded courtyard...

The Sun-Earring Boy appeared, followed by Murakami Kenya, panting and chasing relentlessly. He looked up and saw dozens of different colored auras floating in the air above the courtyard...

There's the tranquil "white"... the lively "pink"... the cunning "black"... the restless "red"... the innocent "gray"... the gentle "green" —Eight Gates, endlessly varied, as wonderful as it gets, yet...

Aside from a few individuals, the "blue" group was generally tinged with a sense of "doubt"...

Clearly, Ubuyashiki Kagaya to convene a "Hashira Meeting" and exceptionally invite "non-pillars"... reveals both doubt and curiosity...

"Huff... huff..." Murakami Kenya finally caught up, shouting at the top of his lungs, "Kamado Eiichiro has arrived!"

The double wooden doors creaked open... and dozens of eyes were instantly drawn to them...

A faint smile played on the Sun-Earring Boy's lips. He took a step, and a swamp appeared beneath his feet. When he reappeared, he held Short Blade and was already in the courtyard. There he saw... the other "Pillars" besides Giyu Tomioka and Himejima Gyomei...

Flame Hashira Rengoku Kyojuro... Sound Hashira Uzui Tengen... Mist Hashira Tokito Muichiro... Love Hashira Kanroji Mitsuri... Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro... Wind Hashira Shinazugawa Sanemi... and... Insect Hashira Kochou Shinobu...

"He's so handsome!" Love Hashira blurted out, her bright green eyes reflecting the image of Roy suddenly emerging from the ground.

Immediately, Roy felt a hostile force locked onto him... coming from Obanai Iguro, a cat perched on a pine tree in the courtyard!

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