The final Hashira Meeting

"Hmm!" Muzan responded coldly.

He now regretted it somewhat; he should have called on Kokushibo and Akaza to try and steal it when he first received the news, since he wouldn't have been the one to die in the end anyway.

Now...

Even if we find Kato Teiichi again, he'll probably Ueya by a whole bunch of Pillars by now.

Clearly, Kokushibo had also considered this possibility. He looked at Muzan Kibutsuji with some hesitation and asked:

"So... should we fight or... not fight?"

To fight or not to fight?

This question was also deeply rooted in Muzan's mind, which is why he summoned Akaza and Kokushibo.

If they don't fight, he has no doubt that the Demon Slayer Corps will definitely kill that demon before Kato Teiichi dies of old age!

Even if they didn't kill him, Kato Teiichi would have done it himself!

Will I have to wait another thousand, two thousand, three thousand, or even... five thousand years?

If it's a trap, would you knowingly jump into it?

Several days later.

In a spacious hall at the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.

A member of the hidden team placed a cup of hot tea on Teiichi's table.

Please enjoy your meal!

"Thank you!" Teiichi nodded his thanks to the hidden team member.

"You're too kind!" the hidden team member replied with a bow, then silently left the room.

Teiichi raised his cup of hot tea, took a sip, and put it down. Then, Sanemi Shinazugawa's voice rang out.

"So, you caught up later, right?"

"Yes, we made it in time, and the message was successfully sent out!" Teiichi replied, looking at Sanemi.

"Caught up with the news?" Obanai Iguro glanced sideways and asked, somewhat puzzled.

Teiichi as Dingyi was about to explain, the sliding door on one side of the room was opened again.

Amane Ubuyashiki and her two daughters walked in.

Amane Ubuyashiki walked over to the other side of the long table and sat down.

The ten pillars are positioned on either side of the long table, Teiichi and Amane Ubuyashiki are positioned at opposite ends of the table.

Seeing that it was Amane Ubuyashiki Amane Ubuyashiki, and that she was sitting on one side of the long table, everyone felt a bad premonition.

After Amane Ubuyashiki sat down, she slowly raised her head, looked at the eleven people in front of her, and said:

"I apologize for keeping you all waiting. Today's Hashira Meeting will be convened by me Amane Ubuyashiki Kagaya Ubuyashiki."

"What's wrong with our Master?" Gyomei Himejima his hands together and slowly asked the question that everyone present was most concerned about.

"Due to the worsening of his condition, Kagaya Ubuyashiki will no longer be able to appear before everyone! I am deeply sorry for this!" Amane Ubuyashiki said slowly.

After saying that, Amane Ubuyashiki bowed slightly to show her apology.

Everyone seemed unable to believe the news they had just heard, and they all stood there stunned.

Ding Teiichi raised his teacup, took a small sip, his eyes unfocused, seemingly lost in thought.

A moment later, Gyomei Himejima also bowed slightly and said:

"I see, I understand! We will pray that our Master's life can be prolonged as much as possible!"

"We also hope that you, Amane, can stay strong!"

"Thank you all for your concern!" Amane Ubuyashiki bowed slightly in reply, then stood up and looked at Teiichi: "Next, could you please tell us about the situation, Teiichi?"

Upon hearing this, all the pillars turned their gaze to the other side of the long table, which was Teiichi.

Teiichi Yi nodded and said, "This is related to the question Iguro!"

"Is it related to my question just now?" Obanai Iguro frowned slightly and asked with some doubt.

"Hmm!" Teiichi and began to explain:

"I'm sure everyone already knows about Nezuko overcoming the sunlight!"

"In order to force Muzan Kibutsuji out, I've been searching for the Upper Rank ' whereabouts, hoping to pass this message to Muzan through Upper Rank!"

"So what Shinazugawa meant when he said the message was successfully transmitted was that you've already passed the message to Muzan?" Obanai Iguro asked, arms crossed, looking at Teiichi.

"Hmm!" Teiichi nodded.

"Then, what does 'catching up' mean?" Obanai Iguro asked next.

Teiichi explained, "We had originally found Doma's lair, but on that very day, Muzan found the location of the Swordsmith Village and sent Doma there!"

"Doma has found the location of the Swordsmith Village?" Obanai Iguro asked somewhat nervously.

After all, the Swordsmith Village only had ordinary members and no pillars stationed there, so it wouldn't be surprising if the entire village was killed in this situation.

"Anon, Mr. Uzui and I were in the Swordsmith Village at that time, so we successfully dragged Doma to the Teiichi destination!" Mitsuri raised her hand and said.

"Yes, so that's what 'catching up' meant!" Teiichi and continued, "I think everyone probably already knows what Muzan will do after receiving this news!"

"Ha! So what if they might attack at any time? It's better than them hiding there and being impossible to find!" Sanemi Shinazugawa sneered.

"Amitabha... Indeed, although Muzan Kibutsuji could attack at any time and it is very dangerous, compared to an enemy who will not come out on his own and whom we cannot find, this danger is within an acceptable range!" Gyomei Himejima his hands together.

"But... what if he doesn't come out?" Obanai Iguro looked at Teiichi. "After all, didn't Kato just encounter Muzan recently and let him escape? It's not entirely impossible that he won't dare to come out, is it?"

"You can all rest assured about that!" Amane Ubuyashiki suddenly spoke up, "In the past few days, news about the whereabouts of demons has decreased dramatically, almost disappearing altogether. This also shows that Muzan Kibutsuji is probably already preparing for the final battle!"

Everyone nodded solemnly upon hearing this.

"So, starting today, we have to be careful that Muzan Kibutsuji come looking for us at any time?" Giyu Tomioka asked.

Amane Ubuyashiki said, "That won't be necessary! We will strictly control the team members' movements during this period, allowing ordinary team members to go to other locations only during the daytime!"

"In that case, unless it's like this time with the Swordsmith Village, where Muzan Kibutsuji comes looking for us, we still have time to prepare!"

"Once everyone is almost ready, we'll let the team members reveal their location so Muzan can find them along the way!"

"But what can we prepare in the next few days?" Shinobu Kocho asked at the opportune moment.

Everyone was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, then one, two, three...

Everyone turned their gaze toward the figure sitting on the other side of the long table.