Two days after Hantengu was killed, Kagaya Ubuyashiki called an emergency Hashira Meeting at Headquarters.
Kagaya had yet to arrive. The Hashira sat inside the mansion, each lost in thought.
In his usual casual tone, Sanemi said, "Man, I'm jealous. Fighting an Upper Rank must be such a thrill. Someone's even run into them four times. Why can't I ever find one?"
Haruto, the poor sap who had encountered Upper Ranks four times, opened his eyes and shot him an irritated glare.
If you call that good luck, how about I give it to you?
"Indeed!" Kyojuro answered loudly. "Fighting an Upper Rank is tremendously helpful for improving one's strength!"
Obanai Iguro stole a quick glance at Mitsuri Kanroji, who sat nearby, then spoke in a low voice from beneath his bandages.
"Tokito, how is your recovery coming along?"
Tokito had found himself in danger while fighting Hantengu, but thankfully, he had pulled through.
"I'm fully recovered now. Thank you for your concern."
Obanai raised an eyebrow, not having expected to hear a word of thanks from him.
"Mr. Muichiro is so handsome when he's polite. He's become a man now..." Kanroji turned to look at Tokito, her cheeks flushed pink.
Gyomei Himejima pressed his palms together, rubbing his prayer beads as he wept. "Thank goodness Muichiro is all right..."
Sabito turned to whisper to Haruto. "How are Tanjiro and Genya? Didn't they fight too?"
"Tanjiro was just exhausted. Genya's doing even better. They're both recuperating at the Butterfly Mansion now."
Seeing them whispering, Giyu Tomioka discreetly scooted closer and leaned in to eavesdrop, his face expressionless.
"So, is it true about Nezuko?"
"Yes, absolutely. I saw it with my own eyes."
Sabito nodded thoughtfully. "Then that means we're in trouble..."
He had realized almost immediately that Muzan would go