Resigning as Flame Hashira-"Nen" Shocked the Demons!

Demon Slayer: World of Demon Slayer.

On April 27th, 1924, Ubuyashiki Kagaya family and led the Demon Slayer Corps. It was the most unforgettable day of his nearly 15 years of fighting against demons.

This day was also a tragic day when Muzan Kibutsuji, after a thousand years of painstaking effort following his demon transformation, created six Upper Rank, only to have nearly three of them killed at the same time!

Apart from Upper Rank One Kokushibo, Upper Rank Two Doma, and Upper Rank Six Gyutaro, who was saved by Doma's timely appearance, all the others, including Upper Rank Three Akaza, Upper Rank Four Hantengu, and Upper Rank Five Gyokko, died!

The instigator, or the main figure responsible for the current imbalance between the Demon Slayer Corps and the Demon, is... Kamado Eiichiro!

"Gah~" On April 28th, hidden in a dense Wisteria grove was a little-known village. In the center of the village was a mansion, which was the family residence of the Ubuyashiki Clan, which had been passed down for nearly a thousand years.

At this moment, crows circled around and flew into the courtyard with the "Pillars" who had gone out to carry out missions. There were seven people when they left. Apart from "Stone Hashira" Gyomei Himejima Gyomei needed to guard the mansion and "Insect Hashira" Kochou Shinobu who coordinated the rescue of the wounded, the seven returned with one arm missing. The missing one was none other than the one who always spoke "elegantly" - Uzui Tengen!

"What a pity, that guy got away, otherwise, I could definitely kill him!" Uzui Tengen's left arm was severed at the shoulder, and the thought of it made him furious.

When he was fighting the Demon siblings in the Entertainment District Entertainment District, he had already figured out their attack patterns using "Sound Breathing" and was about to turn the tables and gain the upper hand. But then an iron fan appeared, blocking both him and Shinazugawa Sanemi Shinazugawa Sanemi. This not only helped the Demon siblings escape but also forced him to pay the price of having one of his arms frozen and shattered in order to escape with his life.

"Doma... Upper Rank Two... I swear, next time I meet him, I will kill him!"

Beside Uzui Tengen, Shinazugawa Sanemi's face was contorted with rage, even more so than Uzui's... He couldn't forget the look of disappointment on the other's face when he saw the two of them, holding an iron fan, muttering something like, "Too bad, we didn't get to see the real deal."

They clearly didn't take him seriously; they were there for the so-called "main character" he mentioned!

As for who the "real culprit" was, Shinazugawa Sanemi didn't want to recall it, but the hundred-meter-long flaming sword that grazed his shoulder and stretched across the entire courtyard had been lingering in his mind for the past few days, unwilling to leave.

He gritted his teeth and sulked on the side!

"Water Hashira" Giyu Tomioka and "Serpent Hashira" Obanai Iguro, one coiled in a tree, the other silently crouching in a corner, neither speaking, their expressions even more so than the other two. The reason? They hadn't encountered Upper Rank, nor even a Lower Rank...

Of the several incidents in which Ubuyashiki Kagaya suspected that Muzan Kibutsuji deliberately instigated Demon to cause trouble in order to deal with Roy, he and Obanai Iguro the only ones who missed their target.

Teams like Roy's "Mugen Train," Shinazugawa Sanemi and Uzui Tengen's "Entertainment District Entertainment District," and... Rengoku Kyojuro's "Swordsmith Village," led by his disciples Kanroji Mitsuri and the rookie swordsman Tokito Muichiro, all had some connection to the "Upper Rank"...

Furthermore, the three little ones, led by Kyojuro, not only encountered the "Upper Rank," but also killed two Upper Rank at once, following Roy's killing of Upper Rank Three Akaza... Upper Rank Four Hantengu and Upper Rank Five Gyokko were unparalleled in their prowess, attracting everyone's attention!

"Lady Mitsuri, you are amazing!"

"Are the Upper Rank scary? I've heard they all look terrifying, is that true?"

In a corner of the courtyard, several members of the "Hidden" organization who were familiar with Kanroji Mitsuri surrounded her with starry Kanroji Mitsuri. Fortunately, she had a good temper, was generous and straightforward, and was deeply influenced by Rengoku Kyojuro in some ways, which made her well-liked by everyone. Otherwise... Obanai Iguro, who did not know this, would definitely be jealous and might not be able to sit still and would fly down.

"Hiss~" White Snake Kaburamaru flicked his tongue, Obanai, suppressing her temper, turned her head to look.

Kanroji Mitsuri waved her hand and laughed, "No, it was Master... Master killed them all!"

"Both Upper Rank are?"

"Yes."

The noisy courtyard immediately fell silent...

All eyes were fixed on the blond-haired Sun-Earring Boy in the courtyard, who, as always, stood tall and proud, awaiting the start of the Hashira Meeting. The ends of his hair were now tinged with red, and he stood quietly as always... But now, he was different from before, possessing an air of profound and majestic grandeur, like the sun overhead... Once it tears through the darkness and leaps into the sky, no one in the world will dare to ignore it, not even Demon!

"What happened back then?" Someone glanced at Rengoku Kyojuro and quietly asked Kanroji Mitsuri.

Tokito Muichiro had also gone to the Swordsmith Village with Rengoku Kyojuro. Uzui Tengen, who usually took good care of him, put his remaining right arm around the Sun-Earring Boy's shoulder and said, "Muichiro you?"

Tokito Muichiro's eyes, which were usually dull due to the loss of his past memories, lit up for the first time. He glanced at Rengoku Kyojuro and said softly, "Hmm."

The Sun-Earring Boy noticed that Uzui Tengen frowned, seemingly feeling that his answer to the question was somewhat perfunctory, and added two more words, "Very strong."

"Be specific."

"So strong, it's not just two people."

?!

Including Shinazugawa Sanemi, Obanai Iguro Kochou Shinobu, and Giyu Tomioka, who has always been at odds with the group, they all looked up... just in time...

A soft "snap" sound!

Sitting upright at the head of the wooden veranda, Himejima Gyomei striking a fish-shaped object, clasped his hands together and uttered a Buddhist chant. "Namo Amitabha Buddha."

"Quiet, the Master has arrived!"

Then, he glanced intently at Rengoku Kyojuro, and knelt down on one knee, bowing to a man who was being helped out of the inner room by his wife and daughter.

"My Master!"

"Whoosh~" Following Himejima Gyomei, Shinazugawa Sanemi, Uzui Tengen, Kochou Shinobu, Obanai Iguro... and all the Pillars, including Giyu Tomioka, knelt down in unison.

Suddenly... he stood out from the crowd, even more so than Tomioka Gitsuu, who admitted he wasn't a "Water Hashira" and wasn't qualified to participate in the Hashira Meeting... a complete loner!

Who is it?

Eiichiro, you mean?

No... he didn't come... it was... Rengoku Kyojuro!

A sudden change occurred. Everyone, including all the Pillars including Himejima Gyomei, and the members of the "Hidden" organization responsible for relaying information, all stared at... the young man clad in a pure white haori with flame patterns branded at the end, standing ramrod straight. He only slightly bowed when he saw Ubuyashiki Kagaya emerge...

A look of disbelief filled every pair of eyes!

"Kyojuro! Do you even know what you're doing?" The hot-tempered Shinazugawa Sanemi tolerate any disrespect towards his Master. Eiichiro was one thing—he wasn't even a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, so he had no reason to kneel... but you... Don't forget, you're a Pillar!

Kochou Shinobu, Obanai Iguro, and Giyu Tomioka, these Pillars who are known in the Demon Slayer Corps as "difficult to get along with," actually maintain a pretty good relationship with Rengoku Kyojuro on a daily basis, mainly because of his character... cheerful, kind, upright, and always taking care of everyone, giving warmth to others like an older brother, and trustworthy!

But... today's "big brother" is a bit too unexpected!

Kochou Shinobu Obanai Iguro frowned and remained silent, while Giyu Tomioka sat at the bottom right, watching silently... For some reason, Rengoku Kyojuro seemed somewhat familiar today, as if he bore a resemblance to someone else?

That person was just like him last time, even more "arrogant" than him. When he saw Ubuyashiki Kagaya come out, he only nodded slightly to him. It was his junior brother... Kamado Eiichiro!

"Amitabha... Kyojuro, I think you need to give everyone, and the Master, an explanation." Himejima Gyomei beads. Although his gaze Shinazugawa Sanemi's, his words carried a heavy weight, making people feel quite oppressed.

"Gyomei," Ubuyashiki Kagaya raised his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet... Accompanied by a furious snort from Shinazugawa Sanemi, the man, supported by his wife Amane, looked gently at Rengoku Kyojuro and said, "Kyojuro, I've heard..."

"Has Shinjuro given up drinking?"

"I was just about to inform the Master that my father is preparing to return to service and will be coming to see me soon," Rengoku Kyojuro announced loudly.

Himejima Gyomei's eyes flickered, tears streaming down his face like two streams, and he silently uttered a Buddhist chant.

The others, such as Uzui Tengen and Kochou Shinobu, exchanged glances and looked at each other in bewilderment... Even Shinazugawa Sanemi, whose intuition had been "betrayed," raised his eyebrows in surprise and said... unbelievable!

If we're talking about which family has the longest history and has followed the Ubuyashiki Clan the longest, the Rengoku Family would dare to say they're second, and no one would dare to say they're first. Among those present, only Rengoku Kyojuro has the most ancient and long-standing family tradition!

That's why everyone knew that Rengoku Shinjuro was a drunkard and decadent. No one expected that he would actually quit drinking, start a new life, and even have plans to make a comeback. Not to mention the Pillars, even Ubuyashiki Kagaya was shocked when he received the news. He held the news for a long time and couldn't take his eyes off it.

"Good news... Shinjuro is renowned for his virtue and reputation. If he wishes to rejoin the Demon Slayer Corps, just let me know, and I will make the arrangements immediately."

"My Master," Rengoku Kyojuro bowed to thank Shinjuro on his behalf, then straightened up and looked sincerely at the Ubuyashiki Kagaya Master, saying, "Please Forgive my 'disrespect' just now. A servant cannot serve two masters. I have come to request to Master the title of ' Flame Hashira ' and will no longer hold an important position in the Demon Slayer Corps!"

"Whoosh!"

The words seemed to suck all the air out of the room, leaving everyone breathless!

With a clang, the blade flashed...

Shinazugawa Sanemi suddenly drew his sword and roared, "Rengoku Kyojuro, you've gone too far!"

"Whoosh~" In an instant, a tornado rushed towards Rengoku Kyojuro, making everyone present tense up!

"Wind Breathing - First Form - Dust Whirlwind - Slash!" Shinazugawa Sanemi had failed to kill Gyutaro and Doma, felt a surge of anger and frustration that he had been holding back, and it seemed that he had finally found a place to vent it!

The wind blade, hidden within the tornado, roared towards Rengoku Kyojuro's face... As the pillars dodged, a dazzling flame suddenly shot out. In another glance, Rengoku Kyojuro sheathed his sword as if he had never drawn it. With a casual gesture, he parted the dust whirlwind and instantly burned it to ashes!

"This...

With a crisp "ding," the battle ended in the blink of an eye!

Shinazugawa Sanemi, gripping the sword in his hand, froze!

Everyone else, including Kochou Shinobu Obanai Iguro Rengoku Kyojuro.

That swift, fiery strike was so fast, so fast, and so hot that it was almost impossible to see... It seems that he's on a completely different level from Shinazugawa Sanemi!

Really... could the Rengoku Kyojuro they remembered, the one who always smiled and took care of everyone, really wield that?

"Here we go again..." Tokito Muichiro recalled the battle at the Swordsmith Village, Rengoku Kyojuro led the team and single-handedly chased down and killed Gyokko and Hantengu. At the time, he found it unbelievable, but now, in less than a day on the return journey, his opponent seems to have improved again!

Just then, a hand quietly landed on Tokito Muichiro's shoulder... The Sun-Earring Boy turned his head to look, and Uzui Tengen looked at Rengoku Kyojuro, saying in a deep voice, "You're right, this kind of gorgeous swordsmanship isn't from one person."

"Sanemi, step back!"

"How dare you cause such a ruckus before our Master!"

With a flick of his sleeve, Himejima Gyomei stood up, his tall figure enveloping everyone in his presence.

His gaze was fixed intently on Rengoku Kyojuro, subtly Ubuyashiki Kagaya. Ubuyashiki Kagaya patted the monk on the shoulder, "I don't believe Kyojuro would harm me."

Taking a step forward, refusing Amane's help, and struggling to support her weakened body, she staggered to Rengoku Kyojuro's side, smiling as she looked at the young man and said, "Kyojuro, I heard that you once asked Eiichiro for advice on swordsmanship, so... was it him?"

"A servant cannot serve two masters. If it is him... then you should let him go."

"My Master!" Shinazugawa Sanemi stood up, he suddenly saw... Rengoku Kyojuro put down his sword, bowed his head to the ground in a dogeza (a Ubuyashiki Kagaya. He then lowered his body, neither standing nor squatting, frozen in that half-standing, half-squatting position!

Then, a young man wearing a pure white haori, with flame patterns branded at the end, sincerely said, "Rengoku Kyojuro is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps Demon Slayer Corps for life, once he is."

His blond hair swayed in the wind Rengoku Kyojuro raised his head again, took a deep breath, and said, "Please understand, my Master, Kyojuro is by no means a treacherous person, but... there are more important things to do!"

"What can I ask you?" Himejima Gyomei.

The Stone Hashira fiddled with his prayer beads and uttered a Buddhist chant. "What did Kamado Eiichiro say to you that day in the Wisteria Forest? What can he offer you? Could you please answer our questions?"

Kamado Eiichiro... The image of the Sun-Earring Boy immediately appeared in everyone's minds... Tomioka Gitsuu, as the senior apprentice, was also secretly glanced at a few times, and silently... waited for Rengoku Kyojuro's answer.

This time, Ubuyashiki Kagaya didn't stop Himejima Gyomei. To be honest, he was also very curious about what kind of spell Eiichiro had cast on Kyojuro... that could make him Transformation so much in such a short time!

Rengoku Kyojuro did not answer, but simply stood up and silently opened his Aura Nodes.