Kasugai Crows and Scarlet Crimson Iron Sand, Tetsuya: Hmm, crows remind me of a certain filial son

Although everyone had passed the selection this time, and the Demon Slayer Corps intended to use the opportunity to expand its ranks.

Ultimately, their preparations had been somewhat lacking from the start. In previous years, having ten people pass was already an excellent result, so they had not prepared that many Kasugai Crows or that much scarlet crimson iron sand.

The Swordsman serving as Chief Examiner addressed everyone gathered at the foot of the mountain.

"First, let me congratulate you all on passing the examination. I'm sure you've already witnessed how terrifying demons are on the mountain, and you should know in your own hearts whether you have the courage and strength to face them.

"So, on the Master's orders, I'm giving you a choice.

"Those willing to become Swordsmen and continue fighting on the front lines against demons, please come stand beside me.

"Those willing to serve as support personnel, assisting the Swordsmen from behind the lines and contributing to the fight against demons in other ways, please stand beside the examiner next to me."

As they listened to the Chief Examiner, many had already made up their minds.

Although they had summoned the courage to take the examination, after actually encountering demons and seeing the gap between themselves and the others, they ultimately chose to contribute to the fight in other ways.

Quite a few people voluntarily walked over to the other examiner.

Just like that, only a dozen or so people remained willing to become Swordsmen and charge onto the front lines against demons.

Four of them were Tetsuya's group, which meant fewer than ten of the others were willing to become Swordsmen.

Tetsuya noticed a somewhat uncertain boy standing behind him and said with a smile.

"Hey, Murata, are you sure you don't want to go