The Hashira Battles concluded
"Clang!"
Another deafening metallic symphony erupted as two immense forces collided violently in the air, seemingly distorting space itself and creating visible ripples that surged outwards.
The broad axe held by Gyomei Himejima trembled slightly under the impact of this force, and even sank for a moment, as if even this weapon that had accompanied him for many years was feeling unprecedented pressure.
But Gyomei instantly adjusted his posture, standing as steadily as a mountain.
At the same time, his other hand moved swiftly and precisely, like a snake emerging from its hole, pulling the chain of the meteor hammer.
Immediately, a series of clanging sounds filled the air as the chains drew silver trails in the air, like the brightest stars in the night sky, guiding the meteor hammer toward Teiichi at an astonishing speed.
Teiichi glanced at the corner of his eye and immediately sensed the threat posed by the meteor hammer.
Without the slightest hesitation, he swiftly placed his left hand on the Nichirin Blade and, using the strength of his entire body, forcefully pushed the Nichirin Blade, which had been locked in a stalemate with the broad axe, down.
At the same time, he crouched down with the agility of a cheetah to avoid the unstoppable blow of the meteor hammer.
"Whirl--"
The wind howled as the meteor hammer swept past Teiichi Yi, creating a gust of wind, but ultimately failed to touch him in the slightest.
Without waiting for Gyomei to take the next step.
Teiichi suddenly raised his left foot and precisely Gyomei on Xing Ming's left hand, which was holding a broad axe.
Immediately afterwards, Nichirin Blade was raised, carrying a sharp blade wind, and went straight for Gyomei Himejima's neck.
Gyomei Himejima wanted to stop it, but his right hand had just swung the meteor hammer, and his left hand was being stepped on, making it difficult to provide quick support.
"Whoosh--"
The Nichirin Blade streaked through the air with a blue light, finally stopping just millimeters away from Gyomei Himejima's neck.
After a two-second standoff, both sides slowly withdrew their strength.
After putting away his weapons, Gyomei Himejima hands together.
"Namo Amitabha Buddha... This time, Mr. Kato, you've won!"
Teiichi, "Mr. Himejima is indeed very strong. I have benefited greatly from this battle with you."
"I'm so ashamed! It was only after sparring with Mr. Kato that I truly realized my shortcomings!"
"Hehehe... I know you're all very strong, no need to be so modest!"
Kanae's voice came from the side.
Teiichi turned his head and saw that everyone who had been watching the battle had already come to the side.
"Kato isn't older than us, so why is he so much stronger and faster than us?"
The question came out of Giyu Tomioka's mouth in a calm tone.
Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to Teiichi, hoping he could provide an answer.
After thinking for Teiichi replied, "Don't let my young age fool you. I started training when I was nine. Unless I'm on a mission or recovering from an injury, I spend most of my daytime training. I've been doing this for about six years now."
Upon hearing Kyojuro Rengoku couldn't help but exclaim, "No wonder Teiichi. Teiichi is so strong! Although I've been training since I was a child, the amount of training I do every day is far less than what Mr. Teiichi!"
Gyomei Himejima his hands together, tears streaming down his face. "Amitabha... He started training at the age of nine... This world is truly unbelievable..."
Tengen Uzui was a little incredulous. "Hey, hey, hey, my training volume isn't any less than yours, and my training when I was a kid was like risking my life! How come I'm not that strong?"
Upon Teiichi, Dingyi turned to look at Tengen Uzui, "How come you have three wives?"
"Cough cough cough..." Tengen Uzui coughed awkwardly a few times, "Isn't training too tiring when I was a kid? Now that I'm grown up, I want to enjoy myself! People should learn to be content with what they have..."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki, standing to the side, chuckled softly after overhearing their conversation.
He glanced at the mess around him and gave a wry smile.
"Looks like we'll have to find a more open space for the next Hashira Battles, otherwise my courtyard can't withstand all this fighting!"
"Hahaha..."
Upon hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words, everyone couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked around at everyone and asked, "So, who will be sparring with whom next?"
Another day passed.
The Demon Slayer Corps' first Hashira Battles came to a close as the sun set.
The following is a report on the Demon Slayer Corps' first Hashira Battles.
First, let's look at the participants.
There were five participants in the first Hashira Battles.
They are:
Wind Hashira -- Kato Teiichi.
Stone Hashira - The Gyomei Himejima.
Sound Hashira -- Tengen Uzui.
Water Hashira – Giyu Tomioka.
The Provisional Flame Hashira – Kyojuro Rengoku.
Flower Hashira Kanae Kocho did not participate in the first Hashira Battles due to her ongoing injury.
Below is the result of this Hashira Battles.
The first Hashira Battles has ended.
First place: Kato Teiichi.
Record: 4 wins, 0 losses in 4 matches.
In all the battles, Gyomei Himejima. When his meteor hammer and broad axe, weighing over 100 pounds, came crashing down like stones, it was something that most people couldn't withstand.
Although it was far from reaching the level of Doma Water Lily Bodhisattva's hand blade, Teiichi didn't block it, or at least he had no interest in blocking such a thing.
In response, Teiichi stated that Gyomei Ming is still 7 years away from his prime, and he has considerable room for improvement in the next 7 years.
As for Tengen Uzui, if given time to complete the Musical Score, he would be the best person in the Demon Slayer Corps to hone his combat skills, and no one would be able to replace him in that position in the future.
As for Giyu Tomioka and Kyojuro Rengoku, they still need to train harder.
Of course, Giyu is still much stronger than Kyojuro.
Second place: Gyomei Himejima.
Record: 3 matches played, 2 wins and 1 loss.
Only lost to Teiichi.
He accidentally injured Giyu during Giyu Tomioka fight.
Fortunately, the team doctor Kanae, was there. After a quick treatment, Kanae said that she would be fine after resting for a while.
Nevertheless, Gyomei Himejima refused to spar with the last remaining Kyojuro Rengoku.
He also told everyone not to ask him to participate in the Hashira Battles anymore.
Everyone was helpless in the face of this.
Third place: Tengen Uzui.
Record: 4 matches played, 2 wins and 2 losses.
At this time, Tengen Uzui's strength was still relatively high within the Demon Slayer Corps.
With his past experience as a ninja, Tengen Uzui's strength is guaranteed.
If it weren't for the addition of Teiichi, his strength would have been second only to Ding Yi in the team for a considerable period of time.
It's just that his talent wasn't great, and he lacked staying power.
Of course, it's also possible that he became obsessed with beautiful women and neglected his training.
Fourth place: Giyu Tomioka.
Record: 4 matches played, 1 win and 3 losses.
He only managed to defeat Kyojuro Rengoku was not yet a Pillar.
In response, Giyu Tomioka said that this was normal.
I am different from them.
It's perfectly normal that I was never meant to be a Pillar, so I could only defeat Kyojuro Rengoku, who wasn't a Pillar.
Fifth place: Kyojuro Rengoku.
Record: 4 matches played, 0 wins and 4 losses.
Despite his record of all losses, Kyojuro Rengoku was surprisingly excited.
Kyojuro Rengoku is a bit rigid but also very protective of his teammates.
If Kagaya Ubuyashiki hadn't agreed to the Hashira Battles...
He might then try to stop the sparring he sees.
However, now that Kagaya Ubuyashiki has defined the nature of this matter and understands that the purpose of sparring is to improve everyone's skills, he is very enthusiastic about participating in the Hashira Battles.
I can't wait for the next Hashira Battles to come.
Thus, the first Hashira Battles the Demon Slayer Corps Pillars came to a successful conclusion.