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Regarding how to defeat Muzan—every generation of Pillars had attempted to answer this question.
Some devoted themselves to researching faster techniques. Others invited companions they were closer with to practice combination battle tactics.
But no matter which method, everyone reached consensus: relying on just two or three people to fight Muzan—there was no way to defeat him.
Even if Muzan's hearts and brains doubled again, these very determined Pillars wouldn't fear it. Even a war of attrition, they'd find a way to wear him down.
Everyone only worried about one point—if Muzan saw the battle turning unfavorable and tried to flee again, how to stop him.
I told them Ritsuka had mastered Sun Breathing. After hearing about Yoriichi's matter, everyone was very happy about this.
But even Yoriichi back then hadn't been able to stop Muzan from escaping. For Ritsuka to accomplish this—the difficulty was even greater.
Not a single person present planned to let a young girl shoulder such enormous pressure alone. Therefore, they discussed this point further.
Kanae proposed developing new poison. Tengen, also quite proficient in toxicology, immediately chimed in: "The only toxin useful against demons is wisteria, right? I've also tried coating weapons with poison. For demons strong enough, this can't be lethal."
Tengen speculated that the current Muzan probably wouldn't fear something like wisteria poison anymore.
Gyomei gently rubbed the prayer beads in his hands: "The changes in Muzan's body seem quite similar to Western medical principles that have spread in recent years. If we could approach from this direction, there might be new results."
Don't think Gyomei just lived secluded in the mountains. Besides executing missions, he did his homework. He actually loved researching new things from outside. The reason needless to say—all to add assistance to demon slaying.
But in recent years, his reasons for liking to learn new things added one more. Ritsuka would often bring newly published magazines and newspapers back to see him, read articles from the publications to her master who couldn't see.
Kanae's spirits lifted. She smiled and said: "Yes, my parents studied Western medicine. How about leaving this matter to me? My younger sister Shinobu is even more proficient in medical principles than I am."
Giyu watched everyone chat enthusiastically. His gaze wandered again.
Probably before coming to the meeting, Sabito had instructed him to get along well with colleagues.
I watched his eyes fly around. Obviously after racking his brains, he struggled to insert a sentence: "Water Breathing is more suitable for researching consecutive strike battle tactics."
Kanae just happened to catch his words and continue: "That's true. Then I'll trouble Tomioka-kun with research in this area... If there are new insights, we can find time to spar."
Giyu's expression looked relieved. He nodded with a stiff face: "Mm, understood."
Not a single extra polite word.
I suspected whether Ritsuka and Sabito usually bullied him—bullied him too excessively, made the kid unable to conduct normal interpersonal interactions anymore.
No matter what everyone said, Kagaya sat on the veranda smiling, watching. His manner increasingly resembled a father.
Could tell the Pillars present all trusted him greatly. Made me somewhat nostalgic for his appearance as a tiny child.
Don't know how many more springs like this I could accompany him through. After the meeting adjourned, I stayed at the Ubuyashiki estate, lived with him and Amane for a few days, helped look after the children.
The most troublesome thing about quintuplets was they looked identical. Aside from the only boy Kiriya, I often couldn't tell who was who.
To avoid me recognizing them wrong, Amane simply braided different colored bracelets for each of her four daughters to wear.
After living at the Ubuyashiki estate for half a month, Kanae sent me another letter, wanting to invite me to visit her Butterfly Mansion.
What was the Butterfly Mansion?
Kagaya explained to me: "Kanae and Shinobu's medical skills are very good. Though Wisteria Houses can provide doctors for Corps members, regarding professional nursing and rehabilitation training after recovery, they still fall far short of the Butterfly Mansion.
They've researched a set of rehabilitation methods very suitable for swordsmen... so if Corps members are seriously injured, they're all sent there."
Hmm? So these sisters' medical skills were truly quite good... If possible, really wanted to introduce Tamayo to them.
If it was them, maybe they could complete my commission.
Therefore, I made a trip to the Butterfly Mansion. To accommodate more injured, this estate was very vast. Every space in the house was well utilized.
Each room held three beds.
When I arrived there, a girl happened to be working in the courtyard with a broom.
Her ears were sharp. Hearing footsteps, she immediately turned around.
Discovering me wrapped up tightly in broad daylight, even holding a black umbrella to block the sun, those purple pupils like insect compound eyes instantly sharpened.
"Where did you come from, demon? You dare attack in broad daylight!"
She didn't carry a sword. Just grabbed the broom in her hand as a weapon. The dusty broom still stained with dust and fallen leaves looked extremely lethal.
I couldn't help stepping back. Before I could explain, the girl's back of the head suffered an "attack."
"Shinobu, what are you doing? Didn't I say these past days a special guest would visit?"
Kanae soundlessly walked behind her sister, patted her neither lightly nor heavily, then smiled at me: "Miss Chihaya, pardon us. This is my younger sister Shinobu. Please come in."
Shinobu didn't much resemble her sister, whether appearance or personality.
If Kanae was gentle water, Shinobu was violent fire.
From the moment I entered, she hadn't lowered her guard. Also refused to let her sister stay alone in a room with me.
I noticed she even quietly brought her Nichirin Sword over to hide in a concealed place. Didn't take it out only fearing Kanae would blame her.
Even among past Nine Pillars, rarely saw someone with such strong wariness toward me.
Basically everyone, once they knew I didn't eat humans and had accompanied the Demon Slayer Corps to today, would quickly lower their guard, sincerely respect me.
Shinobu was different from them. I could tell she truly detested demons extremely.
I could understand her feelings. Didn't mind her vigilance either. Pretended not to notice, told Kanae my purpose.
If their medical skills were indeed good, could they use my blood as material to research medicine targeting the mark's side effects?
This matter wasn't good to entrust to Tamayo. She not only needed to evade Muzan and human attention, but also spend energy researching Muzan's weaknesses. Already couldn't spare more time.
Moreover, from the Demon Slayer Corps' standpoint, I also couldn't hand such an important thing to a demon to research. Would easily create a crisis of trust.
Kanae heard about the mark for the first time. Listened very attentively. Even Shinobu forgot her wariness toward me. Momentarily listened entranced, even blurted out: "You also have a mark?"
After reacting, she bit her lip, as if somewhat embarrassed.
I concentrated my energy to mobilize my power, let the patterns emerge on my face, displayed them for them to see.
Kanae was quite interested. Said "pardon me," couldn't help reaching up to touch my face.
Shinobu was somewhat hesitant. But after Kanae called her several times, she finally embarrassedly leaned over, like her sister began researching the special aspects of my body.
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