Now, with the [Flower Hashira] taking office,
Six of the Nine Hashira positions had been filled.
This was the greatest number of Hashira serving at the same time in decades.
At that thought, Ubuyashiki and Shinjuro could not help smiling with some relief.
Both were sincerely delighted to see the Demon Slayer Corps growing stronger.
"Congratulations."
Takitsuki Kazetoriin was the first to speak, his voice unusually gentle.
"From now on, we're truly colleagues."
Tengen Uzui whistled. "Flower Hashira! That title almost rivals my flamboyance!"
Shinjuro also put away his smile and nodded solemnly.
Meanwhile, Gyomei was still wiping away his tears and chanting the Buddha's name.
With barely contained excitement on her face, Kanae returned each of her seniors' greetings.
Then her gaze naturally fell on Xia Xi.
Xia Xi gave her a thumbs-up, his lips moving as he quietly said,
"Now we're all Hashira."
The three Demon Slayer Corps newcomers who had once eaten late-night snacks outside a food stall together and imagined their futures-
Now, all of them really stood here as members of the Nine Hashira.
Xia Xi, Tengen, and now Kanae.
Naturally, the girl was filled with countless emotions.
She nodded gently, her violet eyes seeming about to ripple with tender moisture as she looked at the boy.
Just then,
Kagaya suddenly spoke. His voice was not loud, but it reached everyone present clearly.
"Xia Xi."
Xia Xi paused. "What's up, boss?"
Kagaya looked quietly into his eyes, his gaze meaningful.
"Miss Butterfly... she's a wonderful girl."
"Make sure you treat her well."
The Japanese-style room instantly fell silent.
One could have heard a pin drop.
Even with Kanae's usual composure and gentle temperament,
She completely lost control at that moment, her delicate cheeks flushing bright red.
The blush spread,
Dyeing even the bases of her