The Kakushi Corps member froze.
"But Lord Rokuya, withholding intelligence is against regulations."
Rokuya's gaze turned cold.
"I'll take full responsibility if anything goes wrong. This is a Hashira's order. You only need to answer: do you understand?"
Completely overwhelmed by Rokuya's imposing presence, the Kakushi Corps member hastily bowed his head.
"Understood, Lord Rokuya. I won't breathe a word."
Rokuya nodded.
"Go back. Act as though you never delivered this intelligence today. I'll handle the rest."
After the Kakushi Corps member left, Rokuya wasted no time, immediately turning and walking briskly toward the residence of the Master, Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
The Master's residence was quiet. Kagaya Ubuyashiki sat on the veranda, listening to the wind blow through the courtyard.
Rokuya approached the veranda and knelt on one knee.
"Master, I have an extremely important, urgent matter to report," Rokuya said gravely.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki turned his head. Although his eyes could no longer see, he could still sense the gravity in Rokuya's tone.
"Rokuya, what happened?" Kagaya asked gently.
Rokuya took a deep breath, pulled the letter from inside his clothes, and read its contents aloud to Kagaya.
After listening, Kagaya fell into a long silence. Even the wind in the courtyard seemed to have stopped.
"To think Kaigaku would make such a choice." There was a trace of anguish in Kagaya's voice.
Rokuya raised his head and looked at Kagaya.
"Master, I ask that you suppress this news completely. Please don't make this matter public."
Kagaya sighed softly.
"Rokuya, you know the Demon Slayer Corps' rules. Concealing a traitor's existence without reporting it violates Corps regulations. If we conceal this, other members may be completely unprepared if they encounter Kaigaku in the future."
Rokuya spoke firmly.
"I understand. But if word spreads, Master Kuwajima will certainly choose to atone through