Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Several familiar figures stood in the courtyard.
Besides the group, there was another unfamiliar figure, who, like Giyu Tomioka, was some distance away from the others.
The figure had short white hair and was covered in scars, including three long scars on his Ueya.
Wearing a Demon Slayer uniform, he was different from ordinary people in that he opened the uniform on his chest, revealing the muscles and scars inside, and wore a slightly shorter pure white haori with the word "kill" on the back.
It was none other than Sanemi Shinazugawa, who had been summoned to become the Wind Hashira.
Unlike the others chatting idly, Sanemi Shinazugawa, standing to the side, felt a sense of disorientation.
Why?
Why am I standing here?
Why is it that even though he and Masachika killed Lower Rank One together, only he can become a Pillar now?
" My Master!"
The orderly sounds brought Sanemi Shinazugawa back to his senses. He turned his head to glance at the pillars kneeling in neat rows beside him, and then looked in the direction where the pillars were kneeling.
A figure was already kneeling there, scars covering his entire forehead and one eye, and it was clear that the covered eye had lost its sight.
Tengen Uzui glanced at Sanemi Shinazugawa, who was still standing at the very edge, and couldn't help but silently complain to himself.
Does the Wind Breathing possess some kind of magic?
How come all the Pillars who practice Wind Breathing are so impolite?
Is it because the wind symbolizes freedom?
Fortunately, since Kato Teiichi example, he was somewhat more accepting of this behavior of not kneeling before his Oyakata-sama.
I believe the other pillars here feel the same way.
Sanemi Shinazugawa didn't care what the other Pillars kneeling beside him were thinking.
Looking at Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who was kneeling with a smile on his face, Sanemi Shinazugawa couldn't help but become irritated.
This guy is infuriating!
While others are fighting tooth and nail, this guy can still smile!
You won't get your hands dirty, and there's no danger to your life.
A guy who just needs to put on a condescending and indifferent face and order others around to do tasks!
"Hey, you!" A furious voice came from Sanemi Shinazugawa's mouth, "Pretty high and mighty, huh? Ubuyashiki -sama!"
"Cough cough-!"
Tengen Uzui couldn't help but scoff twice at Sanemi Shinazugawa's words.
Damn it! I take back what I said earlier, this guy is even worse than Kato!
" Shinazugawa!" Gyomei Himejima said, "It seems you don't quite know how to talk to people!"
"It's alright, Gyomei, let him speak, I don't care!" Kagaya Ubuyashiki said after hearing what Gyomei Himejima had said.
"But... my Oyakata-sama..." Kanae looked at Kagaya Ubuyashiki with concern.
"It's alright, Kanae!" Kagaya Ubuyashiki responded gently to Kanae.
Looking at Kagaya Ubuyashiki's hypocritical posture, Sanemi Shinazugawa couldn't help but feel nauseous.
"It's obvious at a glance, this annoyingly exaggerated acting."
A sickly voice came from Sanemi Shinazugawa's mouth.
"They clearly just treated the team members like pawns, to be used and then discarded!"
What are you pretending for?
It's obvious at a glance!
You've probably never studied martial arts or anything like that, haven't you?
You're the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps?!
It's absolutely disgusting!
Don't joke around!
The emotions that had been suppressed for months due to the death of his friend seemed to erupt at this moment, and a series of words came out of Sanemi Shinazugawa's mouth.
"Sorry!"
Trembling words escaped from Kagaya Ubuyashiki's mouth.
Staring at the tearful figure ahead, Sanemi Shinazugawa froze on the spot, swallowing back the words he was about to say.
This wasn't what he expected. Shouldn't he be furious and cursing at himself?
What does it mean to look like he's crying?
Kagaya Ubuyashiki ignored Sanemi Shinazugawa's thoughts and continued speaking.
"I also tried wielding the knife, but my pulse quickly became erratic."
He couldn't even swing the knife ten times.
If I could, I would also like to become a powerful swordsman like you, who single-handedly protects the lives of others!
However, no matter how hard I tried, I still couldn't do it!
I'm sorry for constantly imposing painful work on you!
Looking into Kagaya Ubuyashiki's eyes, Sanemi Shinazugawa fell silent for a moment.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki's gentle, watery gaze reminded him of his mother.
once.
His mother saw him in the same way.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki continued:
" This Sanemi's first time attending the Hashira Meeting, so you may have some misunderstandings!"
"I am not someone in a high position; everyone is only treating me this way out of goodwill."
If you don't want to, you don't have to be like them!
Instead of dwelling on this, let Sanemi, as a Pillar, protect others!
That's all I wish for!
Seeing that Sanemi was standing still, Kagaya Ubuyashiki seemed to empathize with Sanemi Shinazugawa's recent insults and spoke up:
I am also very sorry for Masachika's sacrifice!
You two have always been as close as brothers, so you must be even more heartbroken!
Upon hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki mention Masachika's name, Sanemi Shinazugawa froze on the spot.
How did he know Masachika's name?
Kanae was standing nearby, seemed to notice Sanemi Shinazugawa's confusion and explained, " Shinazugawa-kun, our Master remembers the names and life stories of every member who sacrificed their life after he took over!"
Kanae's words made Sanemi Shinazugawa feel even more incredulous.
How is that possible?
So many soldiers died in battle!
Even for me, even for the team members who fought alongside me and sacrificed their lives, I can't remember all their names!
How could he possibly remember the names of so many people on the team?
Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked down at Sanemi Shinazugawa and continued:
" Sanemi, all the Demon Slayer Corps kids write their wills, right?"
Upon hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words, Sanemi Shinazugawa nodded subconsciously.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki laughed and said, "What's incredible is that the contents of their suicide notes are almost all the same! Masachika's is no exception!"
Upon hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words, Sanemi Shinazugawa snapped out of his daze.
Masachika's suicide note...
Seemingly sensing Sanemi Shinazugawa's thoughts, Kagaya Ubuyashiki spoke up, "I intend to give you Masachika's will!"
Having said that, he stood up, took out a letter, walked over to Sanemi Shinazugawa, and handed it to him.
Masachika saw the shadow of his deceased younger brother in Sanemi!
His dream is to see a bright future! Just like mine!
I hope that the people who are important to me can live happily with smiles until the day they enjoy their old age!
I hope their lives will not be unreasonably threatened!
Sanemi Shinazugawa raised a hand as if to take the letter, but the moment his hand reached out...
He then realized that his hands were trembling uncontrollably.
Sanemi Shinazugawa took a deep breath and stopped his trembling hands.
He took the letter and then gently unfolded it.