Chiba Yo clenched his fists, feeling a bit upset for disappointing everyone. He truly wished he could tell everyone how to manifest Breath Styles / Marks, but the crucial point was that he himself had no idea.
"I really want to tell everyone how to manifest Breath Styles / Marks, but the Breath Styles / Marks on my forehead are natural, and I don't know the conditions for them to appear..."
Chiba Yo said helplessly.
"Is that so...?" Kagaya felt a little regretful after hearing Chiba Yo's words.
"I'm sorry, I've disappointed Master and everyone's expectations..." Chiba Yo said, feeling a bit self-reproachful.
Seeing Chiba Yo's reaction, Kagaya smiled.
He's a kind child, like Kyoujurou, who always thinks of others...
"No need to apologize. This is your own power. It's already wonderful that you have such a heart." Kagaya said, comforting Chiba Yo with a smile.
Then he continued:
"Origin Breathing is also known as Sun Breathing. The Breathing Technique you developed is also called Sun Breathing, and you possess the Breath Styles / Marks that appeared on users of Origin Breathing. Perhaps all these coincidences are the will of heaven.
This might also be a premonition. The Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen of the Sengoku period almost successfully killed Kibutsuji Muzan. In this generation, with the reappearance of Breath Styles / Marks, Muzan will definitely be successfully slain!"
Kagaya's voice was full of inspiring power, and his firm tone made people believe that his words would surely come true. Chiba Yo even ignored the fact that Kagaya knew the name of his Breathing Technique.
"Yes!"
Under Kagaya's encouragement, the Pillars responded in unison, invigorated.
Afterward, the Pillar Meeting officially began. The Pillars, accompanied by Kagaya, entered the mansion, exchanged their information, and discussed internal issues within the Demon Slayer Corps.
The most frequently mentioned issue was that the current generation of Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen were too weak, with hardly any who could truly fight and slay demons.
Of course, when they discussed this issue, they excluded Chiba Yo. After all, Chiba Yo's talent could be said to be the strongest among all the Pillars. The time it took him to become a Pillar was a month shorter than that of Tokito Muichiro, who had the shortest time.
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone. It's already noon, so please go back and rest."
Time flew by, and it was already lunchtime. Kagaya spoke to the Pillars.
Pillar Meetings usually last for several days. This period is also one of the few times the Pillars can rest, teach their successors, and cultivate on their own.
After bidding farewell to Kagaya, the Pillars left the mansion.
"Why don't we all have a meal together! It's rare for us to gather like this. Once the meeting ends, we'll surely be too busy to see each other again."
After stepping out of the mansion, Mitsuri, her face slightly flushed, smiled and suggested to the others.
"Hmm! That's a great idea! I'll join!" Kyoujurou replied loudly.
"I agree too." Obanai hesitated for a moment before speaking.
Although he really wanted to eat with Mitsuri, he wanted to eat with Mitsuri alone even more. Since it was a group meal, the other Pillars would certainly join, which made him feel a little regretful.
"Sounds pretty good, then I'll magnificently agree too." Tengen Uzui said magnificently.
"Alright." Chiba Yo also nodded in agreement. He wanted to learn more about the other Pillars, as it was very likely they would fight alongside each other in the future.
Subsequently, Kochou Shinobu, Gyomei Himejima, Tokito Muichiro, and Sanemi Shinazugawa also did not object.
"That's great!"
Seeing that no one objected, Mitsuri felt very happy.
Just then, Giyuu left by himself.
"Eh? Mr. Tomioka, aren't you joining us?" Mitsuri saw Giyuu's action and called out to him.
"Hmm."
After a brief pause and a hum, Giyuu silently walked away.
Not being able to invite all the Pillars made Mitsuri less happy.
"What an annoying fellow, always looking like he's miserable. It makes me furious just to see him."
Giyuu's behavior undoubtedly angered Obanai, who complained about him.
Almost all the Pillars present could be said to have a tragic past, but Giyuu always wore his misfortune on his face, which made Obanai very displeased with him.
"Amitabha, Tomioka is probably just not good with words, right? Perhaps he doesn't like crowded atmospheres." The Stone Pillar said with his hands clasped together.
Chiba Yo also felt a bit confused by Giyuu's actions. It was just a meal together; there was no need to avoid it.
He's the same Water Breathing user as Tanjirou, but their personalities are very different, he thought as he watched Tomioka's retreating back.
Tanjirou left him with the impression of being quite talkative, but Giyuu...
From the moment he met him until now, the only complete sentence Chiba Yo had heard him say was when he greeted him: "No need to greet me, I'm not like them."
And his expression had never changed.
"Since Tomioka doesn't want to, then let's go together!" Kyoujurou said loudly.
Then Chiba Yo followed the other eight Pillars, excluding Giyuu, to the gathering. However, once the gathering began, he started to feel a bit regretful.
"Umai! Umai!" Kyoujurou exclaimed while eating heartily.
Sanemi silently took a plate of hagi-mochi to himself and ate it quietly. Tengen Uzui specifically picked out food that looked magnificent. The Mist Pillar would stop after two bites to ponder whether he had actually eaten anything. Gyomei Himejima would shed tears even while eating. Kochou Shinobu, however, was fine.
But none of these were the problem. The important ones were Mitsuri and Obanai...
"Xiao Yang, try this, it's delicious!" Mitsuri said while eating, and at the same time, she put some dishes into Chiba Yo's bowl.
There were already many clean plates in front of her, but her eating speed showed no signs of slowing down.
Meanwhile, Obanai, who was sitting across from Chiba Yo, hadn't eaten anything. His eyes were fixed on Chiba Yo, radiating intense resentment.
Mitsuri, perhaps out of a desire to care for her junior, sat next to Chiba Yo during the meal and occasionally put food in his bowl.
Because of this, Obanai, sitting opposite, had been staring at him, not eating a single bite. Chiba Yo, being stared at, also hadn't eaten a single bite.
Now Chiba Yo understood one thing: when you gaze at Mitsuri, Obanai will also gaze at you; when Mitsuri gazes at you, Obanai will also gaze at you.
If Chiba Yo suggested changing seats now, it might make Mitsuri uncomfortable, but if he didn't change, Obanai would keep staring at him, and he wouldn't be able to eat properly.
"Um... Mr. Iguro, could you please stop staring at me?"
Chiba Yo could only look up and say helplessly to Obanai.
Now he somewhat felt that Giyuu's decision not to come along was a wise one.
"Hehehehe, you're being too self-important. When did I ever stare at you?" Obanai said, then shifted his gaze away from Chiba Yo.
"Uh... alright."
Seeing that Obanai was no longer staring at him, Chiba Yo said nothing more. He lowered his head, intending to start eating, but before he could pick up his chopsticks, he felt Obanai's gaze on him again.
Although Mitsuri was now focused on eating and had no time to put food in Chiba Yo's bowl, Obanai was still staring intently at Chiba Yo.