When the time comes

Soon, the battle between the two in the distance came to a conclusion.

As Teiichi, Giyu Tomioka won the duel.

Moreover, he won against Sanemi Shinazugawa by a considerable margin.

This battle between the two was the final one among the Hashira Battles.

Tengen Uzui looked at Teiichi and asked:

"Kato, are you really not planning to go up and fight this time?"

Before Stella could Teiichi reply, Kanae spoke Teiichi her.

"Teiichi's injuries haven't healed yet, so he won't be participating in the team battle this time."

Seeing this Tengen Uzui chuckled and said, "Is the Flower Hashira taking care of its skin?"

Kanae blushed slightly upon hearing this, but did not refute it.

Teiichi, Dingyi said, "Why can't you protect your husband? Don't you protect your wife?"

"Yes, yes, of course."

Rainwater Tengen adopted a surrendering posture and spoke.

"The two of you and I'm alone, so of course either way is fine!"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki listened to the commotion beside him, a gentle smile playing on his lips.

Mitsuri Kanroji looked at Teiichi and Kanae with envy.

Although the others didn't say anything, they also focused their attention on the two of them.

Overwhelmed by shyness, Kanae awkwardly hid behind Teiichi.

Seeing the two of them, Tengen Uzui rubbed his chin with his hand, and began to think.

The couple's pillar-like figures are truly magnificent!

Should I also formally recruit Hinatsuru and the others into the Demon Slayer Corps, and then have them learn a Breathing Style to become Pillars?

During Tengen Uzui's contemplation.

Having finished their battle, Giyu Tomioka and Sanemi Shinazugawa had already reached the group.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki addressed Sanemi Shinazugawa, saying:

"Sanemi, you should go and train your mind and character with Gyomei afterwards!"

Upon hearing this, Sanemi Shinazugawa frowned immediately and said irritably:

"Huh? Why? Is it because my current strength isn't enough to become a Pillar? I can only be like a regular member, is that it?"

His voice was filled with deep frustration and displeasure.

It's bad enough that he lost, but he lost to Giyu Tomioka, whom he hates the most.

He's even almost at the bottom of the rankings in the Hashira Battles now.

Now I hear they're going to send their regular team members to train under Zhu, just like the rest of the team?

An uncontrollable sense of irritation rose within him.

Sensing the agitation in Sanemi Shinazugawa's heart, Kagaya Ubuyashiki slowly shook his head and spoke gently:

"No, that's not true! Once you become a Pillar, you'll remain a Pillar unless you retire."

His words were ordinary; Kagaya Ubuyashiki didn't say much to increase the persuasiveness of his words.

However, the inexplicable power contained within it calmed down Sanemi Shinazugawa's reaction somewhat.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki continued:

"Hasn't Sanemi not yet mastered the art of handling Wielding the Heavy as Light?"

Just Sanemi, when you were fighting Giyu, Giyu...

We discussed it further below.

Wielding the Heavy as Light of weights requires a high level of mental fortitude.

So I was thinking of having you train your mind and character with Gyomei!

This will also help you master the art of handling Wielding the Heavy as Light ease.

What do you think?

Sanemi Shinazugawa was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

The agitation in my heart completely subsided, and I began to think carefully.

The current Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, as long as they intend to train, can handle Wielding the Heavy as Light!

Everyone else except him has already mastered the art of handling Wielding the Heavy as Light.

Continuing like this is definitely not a solution.

Despite some dissatisfaction about having to Hashira Training.

After hesitating for a moment, Sanemi Shinazugawa finally nodded slowly.

"Okay, I got it!"

Gyomei Himejima clasped his hands together and softly chanted.

"Amitabha..."

The next day.

Teiichi and Kanae walked towards the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.

They hadn't walked far when they saw Tengen Uzui standing there.

Tengen Uzui looked at Teiichi and Kanae with a puzzled expression and asked:

Why isn't Shinobu Kocho with you guys?

Teiichi replied, "Shinobu went back to her room first. Kanae and I are going to pay our respects to my former teacher."

"Oh, I see!" Tengen Uzui nodded in understanding.

"Looking for me?" Teiichi asked.

Tengen Uzui nodded and said, "Ah, Kato, I have a Tsuguko's staying at the Butterfly Mansion to recover from his injuries. Could you help me train him when you have time?"

"Tsuguko?" Teiichi, somewhat puzzled.

Tengen Uzui nodded in agreement, "Yes, that's right. Call me Inosuke Hashibira. You can easily find out by asking around. He likes to wear a Boar's Head."

"Inosuke is your Tsuguko?" Teiichi surprise.

This was the first time he'd ever heard of it; he didn't remember this plot point in the original story!

Why not?

Tengen Uzui crossed his arms and asked a question in return, then continued:

"My Tsuguko has great talent. Although he's not as good as Tokito, I feel like he'll become a Pillar soon!"

At this point, Tengen Uzui paused for a moment and raised Teiichi.

"By then, I will be just like you and Rengoku, someone who has Tsuguko who will become a Pillar!"

Hahaha... Just thinking about it is amazing!

Teiichi raised his hand and wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.

It's been three or four years since we first talked about this, hasn't it?

I didn't expect Uzui to remember...

"When did you take Inosuke as your Tsuguko?" Teiichi asked.

"It's been several months, hasn't it?"

Tengen Uzui looked up and silently calculated for a moment, then looked at Teiichi.

"So you're implying you already know my Tsuguko?"

Teiichi, his expression becoming more settled.

Of course we know each other!

Even if you don't know the original story, after living in the Butterfly Mansion for a while, you'll definitely recognize Inosuke!

If there's a Boar's Head in a group of people, it's hard not to notice them.

"How is my Tsuguko?" Tengen Uzui asked with a smile.

Teiichi nodded and praised:

"He is very talented, just as you said. Given more time, becoming a pillar is only a matter of time!"

Tengen Uzui smiled with satisfaction.

"Then I'll leave it to you!"

"Okay!"

Teiichi, his expression becoming more settled.

"By the way, would you like to go for a soak in the hot springs?"

"Never mind, maybe next time! I want to go to the cemetery with Kanae to pay our respects!" Teiichi refused.

Tengen Uzui nodded, but didn't extend another invitation. Instead, he said:

"You've already rejected me twice, so don't reject me again next time!"

Teiichi smiled and said, "Okay, good! I'll definitely agree next time unless there are special circumstances!"

"I'll be going now, see you next time!"

"Okay, see you next time!"

The two said goodbye to each other.

However, halfway there Tengen Uzui turned around and asked again.

"Hey, Kato, the next time I see you, it won't be because you've killed Upper Rank again, will it?"

Teiichi, then a smile appeared on his lips.

"The next time we meet, it'll be you killing the Upper Rank!"