At the village entrance, everyone was deep in discussion...
Tanjiro was shocked when he heard the news. "We're supposed to compete?"
With his treasured blade and Sun Earrings, Tanjiro looked even more like Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
That gave the Hashira even more confidence!
Urokodaki said, "That works too. After all, having nothing but enemies isn't much fun."
"Old man, you've got a point." A short, stocky man stood beside him. It was Kuwajima, whose foot had now recovered and whose strength was close to its peak.
Sanemi wore a fierce expression, anticipation gleaming in his eyes. "Who cares? I've been itching to go all out against them!"
Genya carried an assortment of black barrels, quietly sorting them out behind him.
"They may embody the flamboyance I aspire to, but if the flamboyant me defeats them, they won't be flamboyant at all." Tengen struck an exaggerated pose.
Bare-chested, Inosuke exclaimed excitedly, "That's right! Let's fight to our hearts' content!"
"Piggy, you're so cute and lively~" Rather than worrying, Mitsuri found her attention drawn to Inosuke.
"B-be careful out there." Obanai quietly approached her, lowering his head as he murmured his concern.
"Hehe, you too."
"Who knows what we'll run into along the way? I really don't want to go." Zenitsu looked worried.
Nezuko said blankly, "Good luck, Inosuke!"
"What? I want Nezuko to cheer me on too!" Zenitsu was instantly fired up, brimming with enthusiasm.
Kyojuro voiced his agreement loudly. "That's the spirit! Keep that enthusiasm, everyone! Embrace the challenge!"
"I'm going to kill it!"
"What? Giyu?" Tanjiro asked in confusion beside him.
Giyu Tomioka's expression was icy, his eyes flashing coldly. "The Boss on that mountain is mine. No one else gets to touch it!"
"Oh my~ Are you trying to hog the reward all by yourself?" Shinobu Kocho immediately challenged