"That's wonderful! My Oyakata-sama would be so happy to know that our team has gained another member with an Infinity future!"
Rengoku Kyojuro's face was filled with joy, his hair dancing like flames, just like his heart at that moment.
"Wow—wow—"
"Kyōjurō, Kyōjurō! The Oyakata-sama has sent a message: Return to headquarters for the Hashira Meeting! Return to headquarters for the Hashira Meeting!"
On a country road outside the town, a crow adorned with cherry blossom petals circled above Kyōjurō's head, cawing incessantly.
That's Kyōjurō's Kasugai Crow), and its name is Kaname.
"I understand! I want it!"
Rengoku Kyojuro grinned and waved to the crows in the sky.
"It seems some things are truly ordained by fate. I was just about to recommend you to the Oyakata-sama to join the Demon Slayer Corps, but the Oyakata-sama sent me back!" Rengoku Kyojuro said to Meikyō with a smile.
After a day of travel.
Meikyō did not go to headquarters with Rengoku Kyojuro.
Three hundred years ago, the elderly Tsugikuni Yoriichi died. Tsugikuni Michikatsu, who transformed into Upper Rank One, the Kokushibo, and the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji once stormed the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. That was the closest the Demon Slayer Corps came to destruction, and it also caused the inheritance of the Sun Breathing technique to be cut off within the Demon Slayer Corps —there were no more people who even knew about the Sun Breathing.
Therefore, it is not an easy thing to enter the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters like Kyōjurō.
That means I'll have to wait until I join the Demon Slayer Corps to have a chance.
He is currently at a Demon Slayer Corps base, roughly the same mansion with Wisteria symbol where Tanjiro and the other two stayed while recovering in the original story. He has no worries about food or clothing.
In addition, Rengoku Kyojuro left him three manuals.
After his father became despondent, Kyōjurō resolved to revive him by becoming the Flame Hashira and mastered the Flame Breathing perfectly through the three manuals.
These three books are not the originals, but rather handwritten versions copied by Kyōjurō when he was teaching Kanroji Mitsuri. There are also some notes from the two of them interspersed between the lines.
However, Kanroji Mitsuri is now developing her own unique Love Breathing, so the master and apprentice handed over these three manuals to Meikyō, and planned that after the Hashira Meeting, Kyōjurō would guide Meikyō in learning the Flame Breathing.
Because the position of Flame Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps is vacant, and the Former Flame Hashira Rengoku Shinjuro, has been drinking heavily and becoming increasingly decadent since his wife's death, the Demon Slayer Corps currently has no instructors or Pillars who can teach him Flame Breathing. At present, the position is being temporarily filled by Rengoku Kyojuro, Kishira.
No one else is qualified to teach the Flame Breathing.
With her experience in Uchiha Style Swordsmanship and Fire Style Chakra, Meikyō quickly mastered the techniques in Flame Breathing.
After all, there are commonalities in many skills, and although Meikyō himself is not old, his physical fitness has already surpassed that of most adults.
Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
On the wide open space in front of the eaves.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya, the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, has not yet appeared, but the current Pillars have already lined up in an open space.
"Hey! Wasn't this supposed to be Hashira Meeting? Why is there someone who isn't a Pillar here?!" A white-haired man with three scars on his face and a fierce look pointed at a smiling guy sitting cross-legged on the side and shouted.
He is the current Wind Hashira, Shinazugawa Sanemi, a person with a rather volatile temper, but also a sensitive heart.
"Ah, Mr. Wind Hashira is so enthusiastic! I have received your encouragement, and I will definitely carry on my father's mantle and take over the position of Flame Hashira!"
With a smile on his face, Rengoku Kyojuro exclaimed loudly from the bottom of his heart.
He always tries to think of everyone in the best possible light.
"Hey! Are you mocking me?!"
Shinazugawa Sanemi immediately wanted to draw his sword.
Himejima Gyomei clasped his hands together and silently recited scriptures. Uzui Tengen and Kochō Shinobu watched with expressions of amusement, while only Tomioka Giyuu appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, he Satori.
So this is also a way of showing enthusiasm towards people?
So, Shinazugawa was very enthusiastic towards me, so he must be someone I have a good relationship with, right?
Just as Rengoku Kyojuro was about to have a friendly spar with Shinazugawa Sanemi, a gentle voice calmed the two of them down.
"Alright, Sanemi, Kyōjurō is a newcomer, you should try to accept him."
Ubuyashiki Kagaya walked out of the house with a faint smile on his lips and said softly.
"My Oyakata-sama, you've misunderstood! Mr. Wind Hashira was actually giving me a warm welcome in his own way! He was also encouraging me to quickly become a pillar who can stand beside them and be just like them!"
Rengoku Kyojuro replied loudly, not forgetting to turn back and give Shinazugawa Sanemi a warm smile.
Several black lines appeared on Shinazugawa Sanemi's scarred face.
"Tch, this guy, fine, for the sake of our Oyakata-sama, we'll let you go for now!"
Shinazugawa Sanemi pursed his lips and turned his head away.
"Now, let's get down to business."
Ubuyashiki Kagaya watched this scene with a smile and continued:
"Recently, there have been several major casualty incidents in Kyoto. After investigation by our team, it is very likely that this incident was caused by one of the Twelve Kizuki."
"Namo Amitabha! Another Twelve Kizuki have appeared, and many innocent people will surely be killed by ghosts again."
Himejima Gyomei a Buddhist prayer, tears streaming down his face.
Kochō Shinobu asked, "Does our Oyakata-sama intend to send one of us to eliminate them this time?"
As she said this, Kochō Shinobu couldn't help but glance at Rengoku Kyojuro, who was standing to the side with his chest puffed out, listening attentively.
With her keen observation, she had already guessed the purpose of this Hashira Meeting.
"Yes, Kyoto should have been the jurisdiction of the Former Flame Hashira, but since the Flame Hashira is now vacant, I hope that Kyōjurō will take charge of this matter."
Ubuyashiki Kagaya nodded and turned his gaze to Rengoku Kyojuro.
"If we can defeat the Twelve Kizuki, then Kyōjurō will be able to prove himself and take over the position and responsibilities of the Former Flame Hashira. Kyōjurō, what's your opinion?"
"Of course, no problem!"
Kyōjurō immediately replied loudly.
"However, my Oyakata-sama, there is one more thing I need to tell you!"
"Do you have any concerns about this mission?"
"No, it was during a mission I was on recently that I met a very outstanding person. Like Mr. Uzui, he was once a ninja named Uchiha Meikyō. The demon we encountered on the last mission was one that Mr. Meikyō fought until dawn and finally defeated!"
"Therefore, I would also like to invite Mr. Meikyō to join the Demon Slayer Corps. I believe he can become a pillar of strength just like Mr. Uzui!"