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The scene was deathly silent. All the lower moons kept their minds focused, not daring to speak or think, for fear of becoming the next one.
"My lord, please calm down."
Lei raised his head, his voice not showing much fear, his tone calm.
Everyone's heart was in their throat.
Don't drag me into this if you're leaving!
Strangely, Muzan's ferocious rage subsided considerably because of the boy's words.
Muzan did not respond to Rei, but the pressure on the demons was noticeably reduced.
Immediately afterwards, the sound of a pipa rang out, and the space rippled once more.
Two new figures were teleported there by Nakime.
One of the ghosts was dressed in fine clothes, with a strange look of intoxication on his face and a fanatical yet empty gaze.
The other ghost was dressed in an old military uniform, its mouth agape, exuding a cruelty and excitement forged in the smoke of battle.
"From this day forward, Nightmare will replace Zero and be ranked as the fourth of the Lower Moons."
Muzan coldly announced, "Pero, you will fill that idiot's vacancy."
"Yes! Your lord!"
The two ghosts knelt down together.
Muzan raised his hand, and two invisible forces were etched into the eyes of the two demons.
The word "Xia Si" appeared on Nightmare's left eye, while "Xia Lu" was engraved on Peer's left eye.
Immediately afterward, Muzan, not wanting to waste any more time, issued the order directly.
"The blue spider lily, and the location of the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters—I don't want to hear any more useless information!"
"Yes! Your lord!"
All the ghosts responded in unison, their voices trembling slightly with fear.
With the mission assigned, the oppressive aura lessened, and the surviving ghosts felt as if they had been granted a pardon.
"And one more thing……"
Muzan stopped them, seemingly recalling some unpleasant memory, and the corner of his lips twitched involuntarily.
After a moment, he pointed to his ear and spoke in a sinister tone.
"If you encounter someone wearing sunflower earrings."
Muzan gritted his teeth and spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Whatever the cost! Kill him!"
Although the ghosts did not understand why, they immediately obeyed the order.
The sound of a pipa rang out, the space shifted, and the figures of all the Lower Moon demons disappeared into the Infinite Castle.
Muzan's aura gradually subsided, replaced by a gloom and apprehension that had accumulated over hundreds of years.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni!!!
Can't you, a dead person, just be quiet?
I will kill all your successors!
The morning air in Momoyama is always invigorating.
The day after Ryosuke woke up, Kasugai delivered Ryosuke's "letter of appointment".
The document bears the distinctive mark of the Ubuyashiki family.
It records Ryosuke's mission experiences, from joining the Demon Slayer Corps to slaying the Lower Moon Four, all written in detail.
However, he will not officially take office until half a month later at the Zhuhe Conference, when Yaozai will announce it to the public.
Ryosuke did not experience much emotional fluctuation regarding this promotion.
After all, his goal is to defeat Muzan; becoming a Pillar is just the beginning.
In contrast, the others were much happier, especially Jigoro.
The old man's hands trembled as he held the document, reading it several times, his face beaming with satisfaction and pride.
"Good! Good lad! Good!"
He patted Ryosuke's shoulder hard, grinning from ear to ear.
At the same time, he took out the haori he wore when he was the Sound Pillar and gave it to Ryosuke.
The color and style are not much different from Ryosuke's, except that there are more lightning patterns.
"You didn't embarrass this old man! Hahaha!"
For this little old man, the breathing techniques and sword skills he had learned throughout his life were passed down.
The disciple even surpassed his master, defeating the Lower Moon and joining the ranks of the Pillars, which is undoubtedly the greatest recognition and honor.
The old man was all smiles, and his tone when urging Shota and Tengen Uzui to train was much softer.
In contrast, Shota's reaction was much more complicated.
He was happy that Momoyama had produced a Pillar, and he admired Ryosuke's abilities.
However, the boy's competitive spirit was reignited.
"Hmph! Don't be so smug! I'll become a pillar someday!"
He muttered defiantly, but trained even harder than before.
However, this also inadvertently became Uzui Tengen's new sparring partner and punching bag.
Uzui Tengen expressed great satisfaction.
"While it may not be flashy enough, this fighting spirit is commendable! Come on, Shota! Let's make my breathing technique even more dazzling!"
In the days that followed, thanks to Rinka's meticulous care and Ryosuke's own normal condition, his injuries healed rapidly.
The pear blossoms are incredibly attentive, always radiating a smile.
But every time Ryosuke saw her, he would subconsciously glance at his fingers, then look away with mixed feelings.
The girl's cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn't say anything.
As the peaceful and warm days passed, Momoyama seemed to have returned to the past, yet it was somewhat different.
The two hummingbirds arrived almost simultaneously just before the Zhuhe Conference.
The hummingbird from the pear blossoms brought new mission instructions.
Ryosuke was then notified to attend the Pillar Meeting.
"Ugh! This time it's not even on my way..."
Rika helped Ryosuke tidy up his haori, her eyes filled with reluctance.
"We have to attend the Zhuhe Conference; there's no other way."
Ryosuke nodded and smiled: "Be careful on your own when you go on missions. If you encounter an evil spirit that you can't handle, survival is the most important thing. You must learn to ask for help."
"Know it!"
Rika nodded vigorously, her face flushed, and waved, "Ryosuke-nii, be careful too! I'm off!"
Looking at the girl's retreating figure, Ryosuke smiled and shook his head.
After seeing off Pear Blossom, he packed up and bid farewell to Ci Wulang before embarking on his journey.
The Ubuyashiki family home is secluded and tranquil, exuding a serene peace that transcends the mundane world.
Guided by his clansmen, Ryosuke entered the courtyard, where several figures were already waiting.
The most conspicuous is the Himejima Gyomei, which stands like a giant rock tower.
Every time Ryosuke thinks of him crying while cosplaying as a helicopter and wielding a flail to smash demons, he can't help but feel a little overwhelmed.
This man has such a damn lack of security!
Besides him, there were two other swordsmen in the arena whose auras were not weak.
One of them was a middle-aged man who looked to be nearly forty years old. He had a calm expression and the scabbard of his Nichirin Blade at his waist was covered with blue patterns. He should be the current Wind Pillar.
The other one, slightly younger, around thirty years old, with a faint mist of water vapor swirling around him, is the current Water Column.
This is probably the current core of the Demon Slayer Corps.
The Demon Slayer Corps is suffering from a severe shortage of talent, with frequent vacancies for Pillars and an extremely high mortality rate.
The older generation of pillars either retired due to injuries or died in battle.
Those who can still stand here today are survivors who have gone through countless bloody battles.
New blood, such as Sabito, Giyuu, Tengen, Obanai, and even the Kanae sisters, still need time to grow.
"Namo Amitabha... Mr. Yasui, your breathing is more concentrated now. It's good that your injuries are not serious."
Beimingyu turned to him and said.
"Thank you for your concern, Mr. Beimingyu. I am much better now," Ryosuke replied.
The wind and water pillars also looked at Ryosuke, their gazes filled with scrutiny and curiosity.
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Fengzhu nodded slightly, as if to say hello.
The water column opens, and the sound is steady.
"This is the new Naruto Pillar, Yasui Ryosuke? As expected, heroes emerge from among the young! I am the Water Pillar, Mizukawa Shizuru."
"Wind Pillar, Shimada Takeshi." Wind Pillar's words were concise and to the point.
"Yasui Ryosuke greets you both."
Ryosuke bowed respectfully, neither servile nor arrogant.