"Is this the blue spider lily?"
"With this, demons can survive in the sunlight?"
Everyone stared at the blue flower Yohan had brought out.
Tamayo's expression was a mix of emotions. She hadn't expected that what Muzan Kibutsuji had searched for all these years, and never obtained, would now be right in front of her. It was almost laughable—a flower that bloomed in the daylight. Tamayo shook her head, dismissing the thoughts running through her mind.
"Next, we just need to use it to develop the right medicine," Shinobu murmured quietly, gazing at the flower in front of her.
"Don't overthink it," Yohan said. "Just focus on your research."
"The rest of it, leave to me."
His words snapped everyone out of their momentary reflection.
"You can go now. Leave the medicine to us!" Shinobu gave everyone a gentle push, signaling the beginning of her and Tamayo's work.
The message from the Demon Slayer Corps' Kagaya Ubuyashiki was delivered directly by Kanae Kocho. Upon hearing that research on the blue spider lily had begun, Kagaya Ubuyashiki became visibly excited. He felt a surge of strength in his hands as if empowered by the news.
Serious, he turned to Kanae Kocho. "Kanae, do not tell anyone else about the blue spider lily. From now on, make it a top-secret matter."
"Yes, Lord Ubuyashiki." Kanae understood the significance of the task.
"Also, Lord Ubuyashiki, Yohan asked me to inform you that the Tanjiro family he brought back are the successors of the Breath of the Sun."
"They'll be coming here soon, and he asked that you be prepared."
"The Breath of the Sun..."
"Could it really be the original Breath of the Sun?!"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki was shocked once again. He hadn't expected that Yohan's trip would not only bring back the blue spider lily, but also the descendants of the legendary Breath of the Sun.
The specific techniques of the Breath of the Sun had long been lost, and only rumors of it remained. Today, the five basic Breaths—Flame, Wind, Water, Thunder, and Stone—were all offshoots of the original Breath of the Sun. Even these offshoots had greatly enhanced the combat power of the Demon Slayer Corps, but the original Breath of the Sun was considered the most effective weapon against demons.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki could hardly contain his excitement. He yearned to meet the successors of the Breath of the Sun, hoping that more people in the Demon Slayer Corps could learn this legendary technique.
Seeing his lord rendered speechless in shock, Kanae Kocho couldn't help but smirk internally. After all, she had been equally stunned when Yohan first told her the news.
"Kanae, when Yohan brings them here, please notify me immediately."
"Also, keep this information confidential for now. I'll probably need to call another Hashira meeting soon."
"Yes, Lord Ubuyashiki."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked pained. Not long ago, they had just held a Hashira meeting, and now he might have to organize another one. Each meeting required an enormous amount of energy, and with his frail health, he could barely handle the strain of frequent meetings. However, this was unavoidable. He could already feel fate steering them towards a final confrontation with Muzan Kibutsuji.
Gritting his teeth, Kagaya Ubuyashiki muttered, "I will eradicate this stain—Muzan Kibutsuji—with my own hands."
….
After leaving Kagaya Ubuyashiki's side, Kanae found Yohan in the garden, soaking up the sunlight.
"What's up, Kanae?" Yohan asked, confused. Hadn't he already told her everything? Was there something else going on at the headquarters?
"I'm here to tell you that the weapon you ordered for Kanroji Mitsuri is almost ready."
"I just wanted to ask if you want us to deliver it to Butterfly Mansion, or if you'd rather come with me to pick it up."
"Oh, right, Mitsuri's weapon..." Yohan suddenly remembered that he had ordered a custom weapon for Kanroji Mitsuri from the Demon Slayer Corps, but now he had to go pick it up? How troublesome. He had just returned!
Still, Yohan was considering whether to pick it up himself or wait for delivery.
[Ding!]
[Random Mission: Go to the Swordsmith Village]
[Mission Reward: Location of the Blue Spider Lily (Already Paid)]
[This mission must be completed before any other tasks can be unlocked. Please, host, don't slack off!]
When Yohan heard the mechanical voice of the system, he knew there was no escaping the task of leaving again. Since the system had assigned him this mission, there had to be something waiting for him at the Swordsmith Village, so he might as well go.
"Alright, let's go," Yohan said to Kanae, who smiled brightly upon hearing his decision.
After Kanae left, Yohan went to find Kanroji Mitsuri.
"Mitsuri, I'm planning to go to the Swordsmith Village to pick up the weapon I had custom-made for you."
"You should come with me too. You can try it out to see if it feels right."
Yohan wasn't about to go by himself this time. If he left Mitsuri behind again, he was sure she would 'kindly' make him regret it.
"Mm! I'm coming with you," Mitsuri said, her eyes gleaming with approval. It was clear she was pleased by Yohan's invitation to join him on the trip.