After thinking for a while with his head down, Kagaya Ubuyashiki hesitated and said:
"Wouldn't this cause harm to the opponent during a sparring match?"
Teiichi said, "If you're worried about that, you can use the training wooden swords during combat. That way, even if you get cut, thanks to everyone's Breathing Style, you won't be seriously injured."
Upon hearing this, Kagaya Ubuyashiki lowered his head and pondered.
Unable to make a decision after a long while, he turned his gaze to the pillars present.
What do you all think of this method?
Since we can't judge good from bad ourselves, let the pillars decide for themselves.
Tengen Uzui, who had just fought, spoke first:
"Combat is indeed a good way to improve one's strength relatively quickly."
In particular, life-or-death battles against powerful opponents can greatly enhance a person's abilities.
But for us Demon Slayer, a life-or-death battle is hardly safe.
Therefore, fighting against other Hashira Rank opponents is indeed a very good method!
Kanae also chimed in, "Given the possibility of facing Upper Rank in the future, I also think this is a good way to boost the Pillars' fighting strength."
After listening to the opinions of the two pillars, Kagaya Ubuyashiki turned his gaze to Giyu Tomioka.
" Giyu, what do you think?"
Giyu Tomioka said calmly, "You can decide for yourselves. Don't worry about my opinion."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki and turned to look at Gyomei Himejima.
" Gyomei, what about you?"
Gyomei Himejima: "Amitabha... Fighting might indeed be a good method."
But I'm sorry, I won't participate!
I don't enjoy fighting, and my weapons are all specially made heavy weapons.
Using it directly could easily cause accidental injury, and using a training wooden knife wouldn't be effective for me.
Seeing that Gyomei Himejima was not going to participate, Teiichi to persuade him.
"The purpose of our sparring isn't just to have a simple fight; we just hope to improve our skills so that we can be more confident when facing the Upper Rank in the future."
And if you're worried that using your own weapon might harm your opponent, then you can spar with me.
You heard my fight with Uzui just now, you should trust me, I'll definitely be careful!
"Amitabha..." Gyomei Himejima murmured a Buddhist chant, "That's fine too!"
Seeing that everyone agreed with this approach, Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded as well.
"Since everyone agrees, let's stay at headquarters for three more days after the Hashira Meeting ends. These three days will be used for you to exchange ideas and learn from each other."
I won't say anything about being careful not to hurt other people, because once people get serious, it's hard to avoid getting hurt completely.
However, try to control yourself, and don't let things get too heated during sparring!
The pillars responded in unison, "Yes!"
Seeing that the rules had been set, Kyojuro Rengoku asked, " My Master, may I also participate in this training?"
Upon hearing this, Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled and said, "Of course, as long as you attend the Hashira Meeting, you can spar with the Pillars."
However, please note that you are not a Pillar yet, so please be careful about your safety when sparring with other Pillars!
"Yes! I will definitely pay close attention!"
Upon hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words, Kyojuro Rengoku responded loudly, gazing at the azure sky.
This was the first time he had felt happy that his father hadn't come, but instead that he had been asked to attend the Hashira Meeting.
Hashira Battles, the opportunity to spar and exchange blows with each of the Pillars – this is truly exciting news!
I'm sure my abilities will improve rapidly in the future, which will enable me to protect even more people!
The next day.
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
"Clang!"
A sharp, resounding boom echoed through the courtyard.
"These two guys are really like monsters!"
Looking at the two who had been fighting for a long time in the courtyard, Tengen Uzui couldn't help but sigh.
This commotion is no less than the one he made when he fought Teiichi yesterday.
It's worth noting that he throws gunpowder when he fights, which means that in battle, almost none of the Pillars in the Demon Slayer Corps can match him.
The two people in front of me were simply using Breathing Style and sword forms, yet the commotion they generated was no less than the one I had fought yesterday.
After hearing what Tengen Uzui, Kyojuro Rengoku nodded.
"Indeed, although I had sensed that Mr. Gyomei was very strong before, I had never seen it with my own eyes. I never expected that he could fight Mr. Teiichi to a standstill!"
"No," Giyu Tomioka said calmly, "They only appear to be evenly matched right now."
"If you look closely, you'll notice that Himejima mostly employs a defensive strategy, and he doesn't have a good way to counter Kato's speed."
"Furthermore, Himejima has gone blind. Although he's long been used to it, these things can't be solved simply by getting used to them. Blindness will ultimately have a negative impact on his combat abilities."
"If things continue like this, defeat is only a matter of time!"
After hearing what Giyu Tomioka said, Kyojuro Rengoku looked closely and found that it was indeed true.
In stark contrast to the leisurely discussions and relaxed critiques of the fight between the two by the onlookers.
At this moment, Gyomei Himejima felt an unprecedented heavy pressure.
At the beginning of the match, I was able to fight Kato back and forth.
Later, as Kato's efforts increased, the pressure on him rose sharply.
Fortunately, it hasn't come to the point where yesterday, when Uzui got serious and he lost after only a few moves.
Even so, the challenges Gyomei faced at this moment were enough to make him feel awe.
Although the Third Form: Stone Skin was already impenetrable, it was still difficult to completely block the occasional cold blade light that pierced through the defenses. Each touch sent an indescribable chill through his heart.
Feeling the subtle chill within his own heart, Gyomei Himejima:
"Look, I still have a long way to go on the path of spiritual cultivation!"
Upon returning, I must strengthen my inner cultivation!
"Clang!"
The clanging of metal suddenly exploded in the courtyard, like the sound of morning bells and evening drums, shaking every inch of the air.
Gyomei Himejima. He keenly sensed that this clash was completely different from any of the previous ones.
This time, the sound was no longer the effortless crushing of the Wind Blade by the meteor hammer, but a real clash of power between the two weapons.
Through the tremors transmitted by the chains, Gyomei quickly reconstructed the confrontation that had just occurred in his mind.
Did he seize the fleeting opportunity to break his own Third Form by slashing at the chains that Flash past him?
Is this the strength that allows him to fight against Upper Rank demon?
The hurried and heavy footsteps rapidly approached, Gyomei instantly understood the impending crisis.
The chain had just been suddenly subjected to force, and although it wasn't cut because it was specially made, it was now in a bent state.
As the owner of this weapon, and having used it for many years, Gyomei Himejima could quickly reclaim it.
but!
It's too late for this attack!
Therefore, Gyomei decisively abandoned the idea of adjusting the chains.
He swung the broadsword, which he had been gripping tightly in his other hand, with a sudden, powerful swing.
"Clang!"