Taking Turns as Their Instructor

The Hashira were all watching closely from below.

Only Tanjiro ran to the corridor, facing Nezuko as she struggled bitterly by the entrance, and suddenly shouted, "Nezuko, I believe you can do it!"

As soon as he spoke.

It was as though her rationality had been completely awakened. Nezuko forcibly resisted the exquisite feast before her and sharply turned her head away, refusing to look at it anymore.

This time.

Even Sanemi Shinazugawa was stunned. He had never expected a demon to be able to resist the temptation of his blood!

The other Hashira all had similar thoughts.

Since she could resist the temptation of Sanemi Shinazugawa's blood, everyone knew there was no longer any reason to stop her.

Seeing this, Kagaya Ubuyashiki relaxed and stepped forward at once, addressing everyone.

"In that case, it proves that Nezuko will not attack humans, so there is no need to imprison her."

As he spoke, he suddenly looked kindly at Tanjiro by the corridor and calmly reminded him.

"However, even so, there will still be those who cannot tolerate Nezuko. From now on, you will need to prove it yourself."

Hearing that, Tanjiro's anxious heart finally settled, and he resolutely promised.

"I will!"

Sanemi Shinazugawa turned and left the entrance, returning to the courtyard.

But Nezuko glared at him angrily.

With Nezuko's matter resolved, Lin Fan found the outcome acceptable after watching from within the blade. Still, what pleased him most was that his plan had succeeded.

Tanjiro was now the highest-ranking person in the Demon Slayer Corps. Whenever he went out in the future, a Hashira would certainly serve as his bodyguard.

Moreover, he had already grasped the lifeline of the entire Demon Slayer Corps. After all, if they wanted to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji, they had to rely on his help.

Besides that.

You Hashira did not want your master to die young because of the curse, either, did you?

What was this called?

Treat them to a feast, execute the leaders, then make them your dogs!

It did not sound very nice, but that was the truth.

And after killing four Lower Ranks before, along with Muzan's reward, today was another day of getting rich.

In a good mood, Lin Fan said.

"System, open the panel."

Host: Lin Fan

Template: Asuramaru!

Demon Power: 10300

Drawn abilities: Eternal-grade buff Indestructible! Platinum-grade ability Perception, Silver-grade abilities Sharpness, Destined Pair, Chidori Stream...

Template abilities: Blood Cry, Devour, healing, Nourishment, Demonification, External Incarnation...

Locked abilities: Size Manipulation (after unlocking, can freely alter own size; requires 10,000 Emotion Points)

Demon Curse (can inflict a Demon Curse upon hitting a target, poisoning them! Requires 10,000 Emotion Points to unlock!)

Aerial Control (can control the blade to fly; requires 10,000 Emotion Points to unlock!)

Borrowed Power (allows the blade wielder to borrow Demon Power to unleash various demonic energy slashes and other applications! Requires 10,000 Emotion Points to unlock!)

...

Emotion Points: 20,000

Looking at these abilities, Lin Fan pondered for a moment.

Recalling the original plot, the next opponent should be Upper Rank Three, Akaza. Among his current abilities.

Lin Fan decisively made his choice.

"System, unlock Borrowed Power and Demon Curse for me."

As soon as he spoke, the system notification sounded in his mind. [Ding! 20,000 Emotion Points consumed. Demon Curse and Borrowed Power successfully unlocked!]

With his current setup, having a Hashira fight Akaza should not be much of a problem...

Within the blade, Lin Fan had already begun considering how to deal with Akaza.

Outside.

The others had not stopped discussing matters.

However, the atmosphere was no longer as tense, since all the important matters had already been discussed.

Then, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, standing in the corridor and in a good mood, looked down at Tanjiro and raised the corners of his lips slightly.

"Everyone, I have something to announce."

Taking Turns Teaching

Facing everyone's gazes, Kagaya Ubuyashiki calmly announced, "I hereby promote Kamado Tanjiro to an A-Rank Demon Slayer."

(Mizunoto, Mizunoe, Kanoto, Kanoe, Tsuchinoto, Tsuchinoe, Hinoto, Hinoe, Kinoto, Kinoe, Hashira!) These were the ranks of the Demon Slayer Corps, from lowest to highest. Tanjiro had originally only been a Mizunoto, the lowest rank. Now, he had leaped all the way to Kinoe.

These were the ranks of the Demon Slayer Corps, from lowest to highest.

Tanjiro had originally only been a Mizunoto, the lowest rank. Now, he had leaped all the way to Kinoe.

As for why he had not been directly promoted to Hashira.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki had considered this beforehand. There were two ways to become a Hashira: the first was to kill fifty demons, and the second was to hunt down one of the Twelve Kizuki alone!

There was no need to doubt it; Tanjiro had easily accomplished both. As for why he had not been declared a Hashira.

The main reason was that the current Hashira were simply too exceptional. They had long surpassed the standards of the past.

For now, Tanjiro had not reached that level.

Secondly, Tanjiro had not relied entirely on his own strength to kill the Twelve Kizuki.

He was still too immature and needed guidance. A Hashira was not merely a symbol of strength; they were also the pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps!

There would be no harm in waiting until he had undergone more training and matured before declaring him a Hashira.

After this result was announced.

The Hashira present were somewhat surprised. They had originally thought Tanjiro could be directly promoted to Hashira, never expecting his final rank to be Kinoe.

But they would not question their master, because they firmly believed he naturally had his reasons for doing so!

Neither Tanjiro nor Lin Fan cared at all.

It was merely a title. Whether he had it or not made no real difference.

Still, out of courtesy, Tanjiro nodded slightly and respectfully said, "Thank you, Master. I will work even harder from now on!"

"Mm, I believe in you."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled gently in response, then continued to address everyone below. "Then Kamado Tanjiro's matter is settled. You may all withdraw."

As soon as he spoke.

The Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho, raised her hand. Still wearing that unchanged smile, she suggested, "Then Kamado Tanjiro can stay at my estate for the time being."

After saying that, she clapped her hands.

Two fully armed Kakushi members immediately appeared, packed Nezuko back into her box, and swiftly led Tanjiro away.

Watching their departing figures.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled from the bottom of his heart and murmured inwardly, I have a strong feeling that Muzan Kibutsuji may meet his end in my generation...

Tanjiro carried the wooden box on his back and followed the two along a country road. After walking for who knew how long.

They finally arrived before a luxurious estate.

The group entered the estate. All kinds of butterflies could be seen throughout the courtyard, until they encountered a quiet young girl.

Tanjiro could not help looking at her a few more times.

He seemed to recognize her as one of the survivors from the Mount Fujikasane selection.

Just as he tried to recall her name.

The next moment.

A voice suddenly came from behind him.

"Members of the Kakushi? Are there injured people again?" The group turned and saw a twin-tailed girl speaking with a serious expression.

"Then come with me."

The three followed her into the estate. Before long, they arrived at a room with its door wide open.

They could hear shouting from inside.

Without even needing to ask, Tanjiro could tell it was Zenitsu!

At the doorway, he saw Zenitsu Agatsuma making a bizarre expression as he shouted in his patient gown, "This medicine is way too bitter! And I have to take it so many times? This is too much..."

Tanjiro hurried forward. Looking at Zenitsu and Inosuke on their beds, he happily said, "Zenitsu, Inosuke, it's wonderful that you two are all right."

Upon hearing his voice.

Zenitsu immediately turned around. When he saw the harmless-looking Tanjiro, he hurriedly pounced on him and said pitifully.

"Tanjiro, let me touch Asuramaru so it can heal my injuries! I'm hurt too badly. Taking medicine is just too painful..."

Inside the blade, Lin Fan thought.

Your little scheme is so loud that I can hear it from inside the blade.

Tanjiro could not bear to refuse him, but after his nose twitched slightly, his expression changed.

He smelled the scent of lies on Zenitsu. Turning around, he walked straight to Inosuke's bedside.

Behind him, Zenitsu continued chattering.

"Huh? Tanjiro, don't leave... Hurry and let Asuramaru soothe my injured body..."

But Tanjiro ignored him completely. Just as he was about to ask Inosuke how he felt.

He heard Inosuke say in a dejected voice.

"Sorry, I was just too weak. I couldn't help you that day..."

Hearing that, Tanjiro hurriedly consoled him with a serious expression. "Cheer up, Inosuke. Feeling down isn't like you. I'm already happy that you wanted to help me."

Inosuke did not respond. No one knew what he was thinking.

Neither of them was seriously injured. The reason they had been kept here with Tanjiro was simply to undergo special training.

After all, both of them were promising talents, so the Demon Slayer Corps would naturally invest heavily in training them.

Meanwhile.

The group holding the Hashira Meeting was also formulating a corresponding training plan. Inside a brightly candlelit room.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at the Hashira before him and asked, "Do you have any thoughts on training Tanjiro?"

As usual, Sanemi Shinazugawa raised his scar-covered arm and was the first to offer his opinion.

"Fighting is naturally the fastest way to improve one's strength. And with Asuramaru's healing ability, there's no need to fear injuries at all!"

This suggestion received unanimous approval.

Even Kagaya Ubuyashiki could not find any fault with it, but the next problem arose.

Who exactly would train Tanjiro?

Sanemi Shinazugawa stepped forward without hesitation. "Let me do it. I'll raise his strength in the shortest possible time!"

"Namu Amida Butsu, perhaps I should do it instead." Gyomei Himejima was not willing to be outdone either. Tears streamed from his blind eyes as he pressed his hands together, also hoping to seize this opportunity.