Achieving the Strongest Demon Blade from Demon Slayer!

The Hashira were all watching closely from below.

Only Tanjiro ran to the side of the corridor. Facing Nezuko, who was struggling bitterly at the entrance, he suddenly shouted, "Nezuko, I believe you can do it!"

The moment his words fell.

It was as though her reason had been completely awakened. Nezuko endured the peerless delicacy before her eyes and violently turned her head away, refusing to look at it anymore.

This time.

Even Sanemi Shinazugawa froze. He had never expected a demon to resist the temptation of his blood!

The other Hashira had similar thoughts.

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

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

"With this, it has been proven that Nezuko will not attack humans. There is no need to imprison her."

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

"Even so, there are still those who will not tolerate Nezuko. From now on, you will need to prove it yourself."

Hearing that, Tanjiro's suspended heart finally settled. He promised resolutely.

"I will!"

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

However, Nezuko glared at him indignantly.

With Nezuko's matter settled, 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 surely serve as his bodyguard.

Moreover, the entire Demon Slayer Corps had already had its lifeline grasped by him. After all, if they wanted to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji, they had to have his help.

Besides.

You Hashira did not want your lord to die from the curse at such a young age either, did you?

What was this called?

Treat them to dinner, execute the leader, then make the rest into dogs!

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

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

In a good mood, Lin Fan spoke.

"System, open the panel."

Host: Lin Fan

Template: Ashura Maru!

Demon Power: 10300

Drawn Abilities: Eternal-grade buff Indestructible! Platinum-grade ability Perception, Silver-grade abilities Sharpness, Born as a Pair, Chidori Stream...

Template Abilities: Blood Cry, Devour, Healing, Nourishment, Demonification, External Incarnation...

Locked Abilities: Size Manipulation (After unlocking, can freely alter one's own size. Requires 10,000 Emotion Points to unlock.)

Demon Curse (Striking a target can inflict a Demon Curse, 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 many 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 they should face was Upper Rank Three, Akaza. Among his current abilities.

Lin Fan decisively made his choice.

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

The moment he finished speaking, the system's notification sounded in his mind. [Ding! 20,000 Emotion Points consumed. Abilities Demon Curse and Borrowed Power successfully unlocked!]

With his current setup, letting a Hashira use it against 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 so tense. All the important matters had already been addressed.

Then Kagaya Ubuyashiki, standing in the corridor and in a good mood, looked down at Tanjiro and curled his lips into a faint smile.

"Everyone, I have an announcement to make."

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, Tsuguko, Tsuchinoto, Hinoto, Hinoe, Kinoto, Kinoe, Hashira!)

The Demon Slayer Corps ranks went from lowest to highest.

Tanjiro had originally only been a Mizunoto, the lowest rank, but he had now leaped directly to A-Rank.

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

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

There was no doubt that Tanjiro had easily fulfilled both conditions. As for why he had not been declared a Hashira.

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

For now, Tanjiro had yet to reach that level.

The second reason was that Tanjiro had not relied entirely on his own strength to kill the Twelve Kizuki.

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

It would not be too late to announce him as a Hashira after further tempering him and allowing his character to mature.

Once this result was announced.

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

However, none of them questioned their lord, because they firmly believed he naturally had his reasons for doing so!

Neither Tanjiro nor Lin Fan cared in the slightest.

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

Still, out of courtesy, Tanjiro slightly bowed his head and respectfully said, "Thank you, my lord. I will work even harder from now on!"

"Mm, I believe in you."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki gave a gentle smile in response, then continued to the people below, "Then Kamado Tanjiro's matter is settled. You may withdraw."

The moment his words fell.

Shinobu Kocho, the Insect Hashira, raised her hand. With that same 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. They placed Nezuko back into her box and hurriedly led Tanjiro away.

Watching their departing figures.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled from the 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 of them along a country road. After walking for an unknown length of time.

They finally arrived before a luxurious estate.

They entered the estate, and as they walked through the courtyard, all kinds of butterflies could be seen everywhere. Eventually, they encountered a quiet young girl.

Tanjiro could not help but look at her a few more times.

He seemed to recognize her. She appeared to be one of the survivors from the Mount Fujikasane examination.

Just as he was trying to recall her name.

The next moment.

A voice suddenly sounded behind him.

"Are you Kakushi members? Are there injured people here again?" The group turned around 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 outside a room with its door wide open.

They could even hear shouting from inside.

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

At the doorway, he saw Zenitsu Agatsuma making bizarre faces in a patient's robe as he shouted, "This medicine is way too bitter! And I have to take it so many times! This is just too cruel..."

Tanjiro hurried forward. Looking at Zenitsu and Inosuke on their hospital beds, he happily said, "Zenitsu, Inosuke, it's great that you're both all right."

Upon hearing his voice.

Zenitsu immediately turned around. Seeing harmless-looking Tanjiro, he hurriedly pounced over and said pitifully.

"Tanjiro, let me touch Ashura Maru 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 obvious I can hear it from inside the blade.

Tanjiro also felt somewhat sorry for 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 bed.

Behind him, Zenitsu continued chattering.

"Huh? Tanjiro, don't leave... Hurry and let Ashura Maru soothe my wounded body..."

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

He heard Inosuke's dejected voice.

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

Hearing that, Tanjiro quickly consoled him with a serious expression. "Cheer up, Inosuke. Being depressed 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 only so they could undergo special training.

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

Elsewhere.

The group holding the Hashira Meeting was also drawing up a suitable training plan. Inside a brightly candlelit room.

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

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

"Combat is obviously the fastest way to improve strength. And with Ashura Maru's Healing ability, there's no need to fear getting hurt!"

This suggestion received unanimous approval.

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

Who exactly would conduct Tanjiro's special training?

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 also refused to yield. Tears streamed from his blind eyes as he pressed his palms together, likewise wanting to seize this opportunity.