Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

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After a while, he looked up at Shinobu Kocho:

"Ren, is what Mr. Ron said before true?"

"that matter?"

"What is it?"

All the pillars were taken aback.

Under their gaze.

Shinobu Kocho, who always wore a serene smile, nodded to Yoya Ubuyashiki: "Since Mr. Ron said so, then it can definitely be done."

Ubuyashiki Yoya smiled.

"That's no problem."

He slowly stood up, facing the hidden members in the distance, and spoke:

"Pass on my order: have all the team members who are still outside return to headquarters."

"Yes Yes!"

All the Hashira except for Shinobu Kocho were taken aback.

"My lord... what is this?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at them and smiled, “My children (swordsmen), the ripples of change in the times have begun to spread, and the opportunity we have been waiting for for many years is finally coming.”

"The final battle with Muzan Kibutsuji."

All the pillars were startled.

then.

Their expressions gradually became solemn and serious as Kagaya Ubuyashiki recounted the story.

45, death is imminent

Dusk.

On the grassy area behind the mountain.

"Aha!"

Tanjiro faced the fierce sword strike unleashed by the six arms of Yoriichi's Zero Style, his eyes completely focused. Holding his sword with both hands, he advanced instead of retreating, slashing forward with his sword.

After the blade fell.

He was already behind Yoriichi Zero.

Keng.

The blades held on both arms of Yoriichi Zero Style broke off.

"It...it's broken?"

Zenitsu, who was sitting to the side, widened his eyes.

Inosuke crossed his arms and retorted defiantly, "I can do that too!"

Kanao sat quietly under a tree, hugging her knees, watching Tanjiro.

Genya Shinazugawa looked at Tanjiro with a solemn expression.

This guy... he's improving so fast!

Tanjiro snapped out of his daze and stared blankly down at the Nichirin Blade in his hand.

"That feeling just now...?"

"A decent sword strike."

A familiar voice rang in his ears.

Tanjiro turned his head and looked on with surprise: "Mr. Tomioka!"

The newcomer was none other than the taciturn, unsmiling, and seemingly aloof Water Pillar, Tomioka Giyuu.

"Mr. Tomioka, you're back."

Tanjiro ran up to him in surprise and said to him.

Yoshiyuki Tomioka nodded to him and then handed him a wrapped box.

Tanjiro took it, somewhat curiously asking, "What's this?"

"The gifts and steamed buns, you can share them."

As always, Yoshiyuki Tomioka was not good with words.

"Is there a gift for me?"

Accompanied by a calm and composed voice, a hand patted Yoshiyuki Tomioka on the shoulder.

Ron, draped in a blue haori and with an ancient sword at his waist, suddenly appeared beside the two.

Yoshiyuki Tomioka glanced at him.

"No."

"However, I can buy you a drink."

"That's good."

Ron patted Yoshiyuki Tomioka on the shoulder and said with a satisfied smile, "Let's go then."

He glanced at Tanjiro and said to him, "The special training ends here. You should go back and prepare."

After saying that, he and Giyu Tomioka left in one direction.

Tanjiro and the others were left completely bewildered.

……

On the road.

Giyu Tomioka walked side by side with Ron, who was a head taller than him.

"It's true that you can find Muzan Kibutsuji, right?"

Yoshiyuki Tomioka suddenly asked.

"of course."

Giyu Tomioka remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Do we currently possess the power to kill Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki?"

After witnessing the Upper Moon's power firsthand, he began to doubt his own current abilities.

Ron took a sip from the Endless Flask and smiled, "Don't worry, you're going to win."

Yoshiyuki Tomioka glanced at him.

Ron gave himself a thumbs-up with the hand that wasn't holding the flask, winked at him, and said, "Because I'm on your side."

…………

Seventh day.

The special training has completely ended.

All Demon Slayer Corps members who were on missions outside were recalled to headquarters.

The nine pillars gathered in front of the Ubuyashiki residence.

After Kagaya Ubuyashiki appeared with Tamayo, who had rushed there after receiving the news.

Ron appeared before everyone and, after greeting Tamayo whom he hadn't seen in a long time, explained the plan to surround and kill Muzan Kibutsuji to the Pillars.

"I know where Muzan Kibutsuji is currently in human form, but it's unrealistic to rely on that to besiege him in the real world, because Muzan Kibutsuji can infiltrate the alternate dimension—the Infinite Castle—created by the Blood Demon Art of his follower demons at any time."

"The space inside the Infinity Castle is controlled by a demon named 'Nakome,' who fights Muzan and the Upper Moons inside. You are at a significant disadvantage."

"so……"

Ron, who was standing with his hands behind his back, raised his right hand and held up two fingers towards them.

"Before we can defeat Muzan Kibutsuji, we need to do two things first."

…………

Butterfly House.

Tanjiro and his two companions were wondering why Ron wanted them to prepare, and what kind of preparations they should make.

Boom!

It was accompanied by an explosion.

The wall broke open.

The three people stared in disbelief.

The towering Sound Pillar, Yuzui Tengen, stepped through the broken wall and addressed the three:

"Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Nezuko, come with me to the Yoshiwara entertainment district."