"What? Do you want to experience what it feels like to suffer a humiliating defeat?"
Teiichi looked at Sanemi Shinazugawa and said calmly.
Seeing the smile still on Teiichi's face, Sanemi Shinazugawa couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
"Don't underestimate me! I admit you might be a bit stronger than me, but I'm not weak either. Defeating me won't be an easy task!"
"Oh, really?"
The bland words only fueled Sanemi Shinazugawa's anger, causing veins to bulge on his forehead.
"If you've got the guts, then we'll attack right now..."
Snap!
A heavy clapping sound echoed inside the room.
An invisible aura emanated from Gyomei Himejima.
Everyone present (except Teiichi ) felt the heavy pressure emanating from Gyomei Himejima.
Sanemi Shinazugawa's words were interrupted by Gyomei Himejima's clapping.
Gyomei Himejima up, " Shinazugawa, Kato is practically a guest of our Demon Slayer Corps now! And he's brought us such important information. If you want to fight now, I can go with you!"
Upon hearing this, Sanemi Shinazugawa gritted his teeth, suppressed his anger, sat down, picked up the lamb leg in front of him, and began to bite into it fiercely.
Gyomei Himejima turned to face Teiichi, and said with a hint of apology, "I'm sorry, Kato!"
Teiichi shook his head. "It's nothing, I didn't take it to heart! Like I said this morning, everyone has their own thoughts, so it's not surprising that you'll meet all sorts of people."
Seeing that Teiichi hadn't taken it to heart, Gyomei Himejima sigh of relief and said:
"If possible, I'd like to invite you to tomorrow's Hashira Battles."
Upon hearing this, Teiichi paused slightly in his movements and looked towards Gyomei Himejima.
"Why?"
Gyomei Himejima said, "Although I heard about the Upper Rank Moons from you today, it's just hearsay, and I still don't have a clear understanding of Upper Rank One's strength."
So I hope you can participate in the Hashira Battles tomorrow. Let's see just how big the gap is between us and Upper Rank One.
Upon hearing Gyomei Himejima's words, Teiichi's heart stirred slightly.
This does seem feasible.
As the old saying goes.
People can't learn by being taught, but they can learn by being taught something.
No matter how much you tell them how strong the Upper Rank is, they won't have a deep impression of it.
When they encounter Upper Rank, they'll probably still charge in headfirst.
It would be better to fight them tomorrow; that way, they'll truly realize just how strong Upper Rank One really is.
Tengen Uzui nodded and offered his advice:
"Yeah, Kato! You should participate in the Hashira Battles tomorrow too, so you can see that it's not just you who's improved over the years, we haven't been holding you back either!"
Teiichi laughed and said, "Alright, I'll join in the fun tomorrow. It's been years since I've fought you guys!"
Tengen Uzui laughed heartily, "Hahaha, that's more like it! Come on, let's have a drink!"
Dinner time ended quickly.
Teiichi, Kanae, Shinobu Kocho, and Mitsuri were strolling along the corridor, digesting their food.
Kanae followed Teiichi, Shinobu Kocho followed Kanae, and with both girls in the group here, Mitsuri, having nowhere else to go, had no choice but to come along.
"Hey, Teiichi!" Kanae suddenly spoke up.
"Hmm?" Teiichi turned his head to look at Kanae.
Kanae said, " Shinazugawa has a rather volatile temper, so please don't take it to heart!"
Teiichi smiled and said, "Don't worry, I've already told you that. I don't take him to heart."
Kanae breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Then when you fight him tomorrow, you have to give him some face. Don't take it too seriously! Otherwise, if you defeat him in just a few moves, he might find it hard to accept."
Before Kanae Teiichi, Mitsuri nearby, raised a hand to cover her mouth in surprise.
"Huh? Is Kato- kun that strong?"
Although based on today's intelligence, she roughly knew that Kato- kun must be very strong.
But she still didn't expect that in Kanae's eyes, Kato- kun was so strong.
You should know that Shinazugawa came in third place in the last Hashira Battles!
Even including Mr. Himejima, who didn't participate in the Hashira Battles, he's still fourth place.
Without a doubt, among the nine Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, his strength is at least in the upper-middle range.
Yet, in Kanae's eyes, this very person could be defeated in just a few moves?
Shinobu Kocho nodded beside her, "She might be even stronger than you think!"
"Did Shinobu fight with Kato- kun too?" Mitsuri turned to look at Shinobu Kocho.
"Yes!"
Shinobu Kocho nodded.
Although Teiichi usually focuses on guiding them when they spar.
But people's curiosity is irresistible.
After playing for a while, they naturally couldn't help but Teiichi just how strong Ding Yi was when he got serious.
So, at their request, Teiichi also fought them seriously.
Even now, she can still recall that feeling of oppression and helplessness.
That's the kind of power that could make her freeze in place with just a glance and an imposing aura.
"So what was the result?" Mitsuri asked immediately.
Shinobu Kocho sighed, "Didn't my sister just say that she was knocked down in a few moves?"
"Huh? Kanae like that too?" Mitsuri asked in surprise.
Shinobu Kocho nodded. "Yeah! Mitsuri, you could try fighting with Teiichi tomorrow. It won't take much of his strength anyway."
Mitsuri quickly shook her head, the two braids tied in front of her swaying from side to side as she shook her head.
"No way! I don't like being beaten!"
"No, he can control it; he won't hit you!"
Hearing Shinobu Kocho say that, Mitsuri was immediately tempted and tentatively asked:
"Then... I'll try it tomorrow?"
Shinobu Kocho giggled, "That's more like it!"
On the other side, Teiichi moment, then slowly shook his head.
"It's easy for me to release the water."
But just like Himejima said.
My main purpose in participating in the Hashira Battles tomorrow is to let them directly experience the difference between themselves and Upper Rank One.
"What if because I let them win, they think they have absolutely no chance against Upper Rank One?"
"This..."
Teiichi added, "And don't worry, Sanemi Shinazugawa isn't as fragile as you think!"
Shinobu Kocho chimed in, "Yeah, sister! Which Pillar would be so fragile? And Shinazugawa's arrogance deserves to be shown what true power difference is!"
Hearing what the two said, Kanae hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Shinobu Kocho looked at Teiichi: "By the way, this is the first time you've met Shinazugawa, right? How do you know what kind of person he is?"
Teiichi raised his hand and rubbed his chin a few times, then thought for a moment and said:
"If I had to put it in a way, maybe it's... a man's intuition?"