Night fell, and cherry blossoms drifted down.
The tension in the air gradually faded, replaced by a subtle atmosphere.
That evening, the Ubuyashiki Estate was decorated with lights, and a lavish banquet was laid out.
The Demon Slayer Corps had officially pledged allegiance to the Ten Thousand Worlds Ninja Nation. It should have been a happy occasion for everyone, but a new contest was already unfolding.
Inside the reception hall, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps sat with the powerful figures from the Shinobi World whom Tetsuhiro had brought, sharing a lively, harmonious atmosphere.
Every kind of delicacy was available. Fine wines and sumptuous dishes covered the entire large round table, a dazzling feast for the eyes.
Standing at the head of the table was the master of the estate-Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
To his left, in order, were Gyomei Himejima, Kyojuro Rengoku, Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, Tengen Uzui, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Obanai Iguro, Mitsuri Kanroji, and Muichiro Tokito.
To his right sat Tetsuhiro and his companions. Two seats had even been specially reserved at the far end for Tanjiro and his sister. Clearly, in Kagaya's mind, being chosen by His Majesty meant they already belonged to him.
It was worth noting that after waking up, Tanjiro could not remember anything about the Fire God Dance. He only had a vague feeling that there had been something like that, and that Lord Tetsuhiro seemed to be right.
Yet no matter how hard he tried, he simply could not remember.
When Tetsuhiro heard this, he said little, merely reassuring him not to dwell on it or force himself to remember. It would come back to him when the time came.
He had already figured out a few things, though he would need to verify them later-perhaps by testing things with the many God