The excitement of the ladder tournament finally died down.
But the Nine Hashira's business was not over yet.
This time, neither Shinjuro nor Kazetoriin hurried back to his jurisdiction the next day.
Because this time, Xia Xi was going to teach them how to use the Bright Red Nichirin Blade.
Since it would mainly involve instruction rather than fighting, they chose the Ubuyashiki courtyard as their venue.
Lady Amane and Ubuyashiki would also drop by from time to time to watch the bustle and observe everyone's training.
Now, Xia Xi stood before them as head instructor and trainer.
Shinjuro, who had also mastered the Bright Red Nichirin Blade, served as his teaching assistant.
Gyomei, Tengen, Takitsuki, and Kanae.
The four stood neatly before them.
As long as they could grow stronger and contribute more to the great undertaking of demon slaying.
Even Kazetoriin, the most senior among them, could set aside his seniority and humbly seek instruction from these stronger juniors.
"...And that covers the basic principles of the Bright Red Nichirin Blade."
Xia Xi explained his insights and understanding of [Grip of Ten Thousand Jun] to them in detail, then clapped his hands.
"Is there anything you don't understand or want to ask?"
Black lines seemed to cross Takitsuki Kazetoriin's forehead, and he could not help holding his forehead and complaining.
"Hey, what does [pour your will into the blade] even mean? How exactly are we supposed to do that...?"
Just hearing it, he found it incredibly abstract and had no idea where to start.
Kanae likewise could not understand Xia Xi's explanation.
But out of trust in the boy, she did not question it, instead trying hard to work out what he meant.
Tengen Uzui, on the other hand, stood nearby.
Somehow, something clicked in his brain, and