Kagaya walked out, supported by two children.
At this moment, all the Pillars knelt on one knee. Tanjirou froze for a moment, then was pressed to the ground by the Wind Pillar.
"I apologize for gathering everyone again in such a short time," Kagaya said in a calm, unhurried voice.
"The main purpose of gathering everyone here today is for two matters."
At this point, Sanemi raised his head and said, "Forgive my rudeness, but before that, I hope for an explanation regarding this swordsman named Tanjirou, who is accompanied by a demon. What are your thoughts?"
All the Pillars looked at their Master; the question Sanemi raised was precisely what they wanted to know.
Kagaya smiled upon hearing this and said, "That is one of the two matters I wished to discuss. I apologize for disturbing you.
Tanjirou and Nezuko are acknowledged by me, and I hope everyone else can also accept them."
Kagaya scanned the Pillars. Aside from Giyuu, Chiba Yo, Mitsuri, and Kochou Shinobu, the other Pillars seemed displeased with this outcome, though Muichiro remained as dazed as ever.
Upon hearing their Master's words, Chiba Yo breathed a sigh of relief. With the Master's approval, Tanjirou and Nezuko would most likely be fine.
"Ah, ah, even if it is Master Kagaya's request, I find it difficult to agree," Gyoumei replied, shedding tears and pressing his palms together.
Tengen also pointed to himself flamboyantly with his thumb and said, "I also flamboyantly object. A Demon Slayer Corps member accompanied by a demon is truly difficult to accept."
Mitsuri said with a slight blush, "I will follow all of Master Kagaya's wishes."
"I'll forget about it immediately, no matter which side it is," Muichiro said calmly.
Kochou Shinobu and Giyuu remained silent. Obanai likewise did not agree with the Master's words.
"I cannot trust them, I cannot trust them. Ultimately, I hate demons the most."
"Although I sincerely respect Master Kagaya, I truly cannot understand this idea! I object with all my might!" Kyoujurou shouted.
Next, it was Sanemi's turn. He naturally disagreed with this resolution and did not accept Tanjirou and Nezuko.
"Exterminating demons is the purpose of the Demon Slayer Corps. I hope you will punish Tanjirou and Tomioka, both members."
Sanemi had also learned about Giyuu preventing Kochou Shinobu from killing Nezuko and believed that Giyuu was also protecting a demon.
"I am willing to believe what Tanjirou says, and I accept Tanjirou and Nezuko. As long as Nezuko can be guaranteed not to eat humans, I believe there is nothing wrong with them both being members of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Furthermore, I recall Tanjirou has always been searching for a way to turn demons back into humans. If he can truly find it, it will certainly prevent many tragedies.
Turning demons back into humans can also be considered exterminating demons, as most demons' memories and thoughts are completely different from when they were human. Therefore, this does not go against the principles of our Demon Slayer Corps."
While the other Pillars were responding, Chiba Yo had been organizing his thoughts. Now that it was his turn, he answered very logically.
After listening to Chiba Yo's words, the other Pillars' attention was entirely focused on him, silently pondering his recent statements.
So far, five Pillars do not accept Tanjirou and Nezuko. Only Mitsuri and Chiba Yo have directly stated their acceptance of Tanjirou and Nezuko. The remaining three Pillars either remained silent or did not take a side.
Seeing this situation, Kagaya leaned down and said to the white-haired child beside him, "Bring out the letter."
The child took out a letter from their embrace and then said to the Pillars and Tanjirou, "This letter was sent by the former Pillar, SakonjiUrokodaki. I will read a portion of its contents."
Then, they began to read aloud.
"Please allow Tanjirou and his demon sister to stay together. Nezuko, relying on her strong mental fortitude, has maintained her human rationality. Even when in a state of hunger, she has not eaten humans, and has lived for over two years in that manner.
Although it is a situation difficult to immediately believe, it is a confirmed fact.
If Nezuko attacks anyone, KamadoTanjirou, as well as SakonjiUrokodaki and GiyuuTomioka, will commit seppuku."
With that, Hinai finished reading the contents of SakonjiUrokodaki's letter, and everyone present fell silent for a moment.
After hearing the contents of the letter, Tanjirou turned to look at Giyuu, who remained expressionless and completely unfazed.
Tears welled up in Tanjirou's eyes; the weight of this bond felt almost unbearable to him.
Chiba Yo was also deeply moved by the actions of SakonjiUrokodaki and Giyuu.
They truly are a remarkably kind master and disciples. Is this how all Water Breathing users are…?
However, this guarantee still failed to convince Sanemi.
"What does seppuku prove? If you want to die, then just die! This isn't any kind of guarantee!" Sanemi said, furious and agitated.
Maintaining rationality by relying on strong mental fortitude? If one can maintain rationality after becoming a demon by relying on strong mental fortitude, then what about my mother? Did she, who fearlessly protected us when that bastard father, far larger than her, was enraged, not possess strong mental fortitude?
Was her mental fortitude inferior to that of this teenager?
Yet, at that time… only Genya and I survived…
Sanemi had initially been touched when he heard Chiba Yo say that turning demons back into humans could prevent many tragedies. However, after hearing SakonjiUrokodaki's letter, anger instantly filled his chest.
To others, these few sentences were merely an explanation of Nezuko's situation. However, to Sanemi, it was clearly an insult to his deceased mother.
"Just as Shinazugawa said! If she kills and eats people, there's no turning back! The people who are killed won't come back! This letter doesn't prove that this boy's demon sister won't eat people in the future!" Kyoujurou also shouted loudly.
"So, the only remaining issue is to prove whether Nezuko still possesses human rationality and whether there's any possibility of her eating humans in the future. Regarding this, I do have a method that can prove it."
Upon hearing their words, Chiba Yo realized the crux of the current problem.
Then he continued, "We just need to release his sister and see if she can resist attacking us, right? Everyone is here right now, so why don't we test it this way?"
After speaking, Chiba Yo looked at the Master, who then looked at the other Pillars present.
Kyoujurou pondered Chiba Yo's words for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
"Hmm! That's a good method of proof! If she can pass this test, then I will be willing to accept them both!"
Tengen also stroked his chin and said, "Alright, then let's flamboyantly prove it!"
The other Pillars also did not raise any objections, but at this point, Sanemi spoke up.
"I agree with this method of proof, but the person to verify this must be me. Everyone's attractiveness to demons is different. If it only proves she won't attack ordinary people, it's meaningless.
My blood is among the rarest of rare bloods and has an extreme attraction to demons. If she can resist the temptation of my blood, then I will provisionally accept them both.
But…"
At this point, Sanemi grinned.
"If she can't resist, I will immediately chop off her head!"