"Should we go back?"
Upon hearing this, Asuramaru also fell into deep thought.
Looking back at the plot, the original trajectory should have been the invasion of the Swordsmith Village, but I changed so much of the story.
Things will probably change, but just to be on the safe side, let's go back to headquarters first...
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This thought came to mind.
Asuramaru, hidden within the sword, transmitted a voice, "Then let's go back to headquarters first."
"I see."
Upon hearing this, Tanjiro nodded slightly, then turned to Kyojuro Rengoku and gave his choice.
Nothing more was said that night.
The hermits worked tirelessly all night to rescue the geishas from the depths of the earth.
He then followed Tanjiro and the others back to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Inside the headquarters.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki was so excited that he couldn't sleep all night. "Just a few days later, another Upper Ranks has been killed. Just as I expected!"
Muzan Kibutsuji, you will be completely ended by my generation!
But at the same time, other information also came in, such as the fact that all the demon-slaying swordsmen who died in battle in various places had encountered powerful evil spirits.
All he could do was write down their names and deeds, and inform their friends and relatives of their deaths.
In.
Tanjiro and the others had just returned to the Butterfly Mansion.
Zenitsu was no longer so disappointed. He had figured it out: since Asuramaru was out of the question, wasn't there still Nezuko?
This couldn't possibly be male, could it?
Her mood eased somewhat, and Tanjiro didn't try to stop her too much.
But his joy didn't last long.
A Kasugai Crow flew onto his shoulder and then opened its beak.
"Kaigaku is dead! Kaigaku is dead! His body has not been found; it is suspected he was devoured by demons!"
Upon hearing this, Zenitsu was stunned.
Is that senior brother who hated me dead?
He wasn't too heartbroken right now; what he was really worried about was whether his grandfather could handle the news...
Deeply worried, he trained even harder, thinking, "I can't let the old man hear the news of my death in battle!"
In the room.
Upon seeing Zenitsu training Zenitsu, Tanjiro even thought he was hallucinating.
"Zenitsu..."
"Is this guy asleep? I see him training hard." Inosuke wondered if he was hallucinating.
However, Asuramaru, who was inside the sword, keenly sensed something amiss.
Could it be that Kaigaku has turned into a demon? Will that old man who taught Zenitsu commit seppuku right now?
However, judging from Zenitsu's lack of pain, it's highly likely that the news of Kaigaku becoming a demon hasn't spread yet, or that he's already been killed...
After Tanjiro stepped forward to inquire...
This confirms Asuramaru's conjecture, but compared to being killed, the probability of becoming a demon is still higher, since no body has been found yet...
The plot remains the same, so the Swordsmith Village will likely be attacked again.
With that in mind, Asuramaru no longer hesitated.
He immediately reminded her.
"Tanjiro, go find Kagaya Ubuyashiki now and ask him to gather as many people as possible to the Swordsmith Village!"
Upon hearing this, Tanjiro asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Has something happened?"
When questioned, Asuramaru bluntly fabricated a story.
"My power has recovered somewhat, and I can foresee some things that might happen in the future. This time, I foresaw that the Swordsmith Village would be attacked by evil spirits!"
Upon hearing this, Tanjiro immediately rushed towards the mansion where his Master was.
On the other side.
In the Infinity Castle.
The Upper Ranks have all gathered here, and even Kaigaku has been exceptionally promoted to the new Upper Rank Six!
Muzan Kibutsuji looked at him, his eyes filled with disgust, but he still spoke, "Tonight, utterly annihilate the Swordsmith Village!"
Chapter 88 Arrival at the Swordsmith Village
As they were talking.
Nakime also dispatched her eyeball clones to the outskirts of the Swordsmith Village, setting up a passage connecting to the Infinity Castle, waiting for nightfall.
We can then launch a surprise attack and annihilate them in one fell swoop!
At the same time.
Tanjiro has arrived at the mansion where his Master is located and found Kagaya Ubuyashiki processing intelligence in his room.
Upon seeing the visitor, Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled kindly and calmly inquired, "What brings you here, Tanjiro?"
Upon hearing this, Tanjiro knelt on the ground and respectfully replied.
"That's right, my Master."
Asuramaru said that he had regained some of his power and could now foresee some things that might happen in the future...
At this point, Kagaya Ubuyashiki's kind eyes turned serious, clearly indicating that he had already sensed something.
But he still patiently inquired.
"So, Mr. Asuramaru foresaw something?"
Faced with his Master's question, Tanjiro continued with a serious expression.
"Yes, Asuramaru foresaw that evil spirits might invade the Swordsmith Village, so he earnestly requests that you dispatch as many people as possible to the Swordsmith Village!"
Attack the Swordsmith Village?
The Swordsmith Village is an indispensable part of the Demon Slayer Corps; absolutely no problems can be allowed to occur there!
Moreover, these words were spoken by Asuramaru, which made it impossible for him not to take them seriously.
A decision was made immediately.
"In that case, I will send as many team members as possible. As for the Pillars, even including Tanjiro, headquarters only has four people capable of providing support..."
"Then without further ado, I will issue the order now..."
But before he could finish speaking...
Tanjiro suddenly retorted with a resolute expression.
"What will happen to your safety if all the pillars leave?"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki also had his own explanation for this issue.
"It's alright. The Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters is even more hidden than the Swordsmith Village, and Gyomei Himejima is already on his way back after completing his mission, so don't worry."
Having said that, he immediately summoned the Kasugai Crow.
Begin issuing commands.
After the Kasugai Crow left the courtyard, all the Demon Slayer Corps members at headquarters received their orders, including Zenitsu and Inosuke.
Besides.
The Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku, the Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa, and the Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji also heard the command delivered by the Kasugai Crow.
All that could be heard Kasugai Crow opening its beak in mid-air.
"Head to the Swordsmith Village! Everyone, head to the Swordsmith Village to prepare for battle!"
"Is something wrong with the Swordsmith Village?"
Sanemi Shinazugawa glanced up at the crow, then immediately headed towards the headquarters Master's residence, wanting to get to the bottom of things.
Kyojuro Rengoku and Mitsuri Kanroji followed closely behind.
When the three arrived, Tanjiro explained it to them again, and then everyone gathered their team members without further ado.
Led by Yin, the team members below the level of Pillar had their eyes covered and headed straight for the location of the Swordsmith Village.
Until the afternoon.
The group then arrived at the entrance to the Swordsmith Village, where they found an ancient village nestled among the mountains.
The hidden members also retreated to one side.
"Please explain the situation to the village chief first. His house is at the end of this road, just turn left!"
After saying that, he turned around and walked back the way he came without looking back.
"I'm here again! It's been so long since I've soaked in a hot spring~" Mitsuri Kanroji opened her arms wide, her chest heaving with excitement.
Upon hearing this Sanemi Shinazugawa, standing beside him, immediately glared at him fiercely and reprimanded, "Don't forget why we're here. Get serious!"
Even Kyojuro Rengoku chimed in, "That's right, we need to take this seriously tonight!"
Seeing the group talking, Tanjiro stepped forward and suggested, "Let's go find the village chief and explain the situation first."
No one rejected the suggestion.
Sanemi Shinazugawa turned to look at the team members behind him and said, "You stay in the village and wait for us to return!"
Although there are not many of these team members, each of them is a player of at least B-Rank!
This includes Inosuke and Zenitsu.
Tanjiro followed the three into the village, heading towards the village chief's house.
However, as they walked, Mitsuri Kanroji's gaze remained fixed on Asuramaru at Tanjiro's waist, her pretty face slightly flushed as she thought to herself.
"It's been so long since I've seen Asuramaru, I really want to meet him and say hello~"
Not long after.
The group arrived at the village chief's house.
The village chief was a short, sparse, and white-haired old man. As he knelt on the ground and looked at the Asuramaru at Tanjiro's waist...
No one could take their eyes off him; even with a mask on, everyone could feel his burning gaze.
But he still spoke.
"I am the village chief here, Tecchin Tecchikawahara. Please take care of me."
And this must be the new Sun Hashira Kamado Tanjiro, right? He became a Pillar at such a young age, he's truly gifted. And is that the legendary Asuramaru?
"That's right."
Tanjiro answered respectfully as well.
This made the village chief even more excited.
Can I take a look?
Upon hearing this, Tanjiro recalled how Asuramaru was very resistant to being touched by others, and this time he didn't ask any questions but spoke directly.
"I'm so sorry, Asuramaru doesn't want to be touched by others. I'm truly sorry!"