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Time seems to stand still.
Not only Ryosuke, but even Shota was greatly shocked.
OMG!
How could I forget how Sabito died?!
Ryosuke has been hunting for the past six days.
Apart from the few that Hand Demon and Shota killed, he almost killed all the remaining evil spirits on Fujikasa Mountain!
This also caused the Nichirin Blade to wear out severely, making it impossible to cut through the tough neck of the demon!
"Giggle..."
The Hand Demon sneered, and countless tentacles swept over in an instant.
Fortunately, the lightning flash was too fast, and the hand ghost's attack missed completely.
At that moment, Shota reacted quickly, grabbing the Nichirin Blade and throwing it.
"Ryosuke! Go on!"
Ryosuke's eyes gleamed like cold stars. In the instant he turned, the final strike of his three-hit combo erupted!
At incredible speed, Ryosuke caught the sword mid-air, and the lightning bolt transformed into a sharp line of light!
The blade was so sharp that it severed countless giant arms!
The hand demon's head also broke off at that moment and fell to the ground.
Ryosuke knelt on the ground, feeling as if his body had been hollowed out after several consecutive takeoffs.
The three-hit combo is very powerful and has great staying power.
[Successfully slayed the mid-level evil demon, the Hand Demon, and gained 1 year of lifespan.]
Current remaining lifespan: 1 year.
Not bad, at least it's not a loss.
This year can be said to be the year that Liangjie made his first pot of gold and became rich!
Shota clutched his side and rushed to Ryosuke's side, grabbing his shoulder to support him.
"Are you alright?" Shota's voice trembled violently.
"I'm just exhausted, I won't die."
Ryosuke smiled and lay down on the ground.
Although Shota is usually very competitive, he is very loyal when it comes to life-or-death situations.
"Damn it! My head was chopped off!"
"I'm not reconciled! I'm not reconciled at all! That damned Urokodaki!"
"I want to eat, I want to eat more..."
"After I became a ghost, I bit off my brother's neck!"
"Hey...brother, who was it again?"
Can he hold my hand?
The Hand Ghost's mutterings reached my ears.
As we all know, in Demon Slayer, both humans and demons have fantasies before they die.
Commonly known as a revolving lantern.
Except for that ugly bastard Yu Hu.
Although the author, Koyoharu Gotouge, filled in the missing parts in the official guidebook, it's simply not in the anime!
The dawn of the eighth day pierced through the mist of wisteria blossoms and shone upon the survivors.
The hidden figure in charge of guiding them was even more astonished.
This year, there were more than a dozen young swordsmen gathered near the exit!
This is something that would be almost impossible in the final selection process in recent years.
Soon, the answer was revealed.
Amid the survivors' still-shaken discussions, one name was repeatedly mentioned.
That Thunderclap Swordsman who hunted demons for six consecutive days in the Fujikasake Mountain like a madman!
He single-handedly cleared out most of this death hunting ground and finally killed the demon!
Back in front of the shrine, which was covered in wisteria blossoms, everyone made way for Ryosuke and his two companions.
Ryosuke nudged Shota beside him, feeling utterly helpless.
Shota didn't react much, but Akira Moriyama, who was standing next to him, seemed a little guilty.
After all, he only made one move, and was subsequently knocked unconscious by the hand ghost.
When I woke up, the battle was already over!
A true bargain hunter! A lazy winner!
Ryosuke and the other two chose their damako in turn, and then Ryosuke's kasugai landed.
It was a rare hummingbird with a sharp beak, small in size, with dark blue feathers and a long beak like a quenched needle.
After receiving their team uniforms, the three were about to leave when a guide from Ubuyashiki suddenly appeared.
"Yasui Ryosuke, Kiritani Shota, and Moriyama Akira, please wait a moment. The lord summons you."
"My lord?!"
Shota and Akira Moriyama exclaimed in surprise and joy at the same time.
For these newcomers who had just joined the Demon Slayer Corps, what an honor it was to be summoned by the legendary Master!
Ryosuke appeared much more indifferent and nodded to the guide.
"Please lead the way."
The three walked through layers of wisteria trellises, and an ancient courtyard came into view.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki sat upright on the veranda.
He had beautiful eyes, black hair, fair skin, and a handsome face.
Although he was about the same age as the three of them, his calm and gentle demeanor made him seem much more mature.
"Welcome, brave swordsmen. I am greatly pleased to see you return safely," Kagaya said softly.
Shota and Akira Moriyama hurriedly bowed, their voices trembling as they said, "My...Lord!"
Ryosuke nodded in greeting.
It's quite funny, really. The Ubuyashiki family produced a scumbag boss, Muzan, who was punished by the gods.
They can only prolong their curse and live to 30 by marrying into the children of priests for generations.
According to the timeline, a year ago, Kagaya, who was only 13 years old, married Amane.
He is now the father of twin daughters.
Ryosuke knew that his twin daughters, Hina and Hinata, were just the beginning.
To continue the family line, Yaozai went to great lengths, having children with Tianyin almost every day, resulting in an absurdly high birth rate.
Unaware of Ryosuke's inner thoughts, Kagaya nodded slightly to the three of them.
"I apologize, but due to the Demon Slayer Corps' inadequate oversight, a demon far exceeding the test standards was allowed to infiltrate the Fujikasane Mountain final selection, causing great danger."
"If the three of them had not fought so hard to kill him, the casualties in this selection would have been unimaginable."
"This is the fault of the Demon Slayer Corps. As their lord, I am responsible for it. I apologize to you all and to all the swordsmen who experienced this peril."
He bowed slightly, his posture humble yet solemn.
Akira Moriyama was so excited that his eyes reddened and he became incoherent.
"No... I dare not accept such praise! My lord, you flatter me! It is my honor to serve the Demon Slayer Corps!"
Shota nodded vigorously, his face beaming with excitement at being recognized.
Only Ryosuke yawned, his heart unmoved, and he even felt a little sleepy.
There's no other reason than that I was too full of empty promises from my superiors in my past life, and I'm a little too full for this one.
"Mr. Yasui."
Kagaya looked at him and chuckled, "You're an interesting person."
Ryosuke twitched the corners of his mouth, with a weary honesty in his expression.
"It's nothing, I just want to live."
For myself, and for the continuation of my family.
All we want to do is survive.
"I see."
Kagaya nodded, his voice still gentle: "To live is the fundamental strength that sustains all demon hunters as they wield their swords through the long night."
"May this power guide Mr. Yasui and help him forge his own path forward."
Chapter 5 The Glistening White Blade
The meeting ended in a delicate atmosphere.
Leaving the mansion filled with the scent of herbs and wisteria, Ryosuke and his companion bid farewell to Akira Moriyama.
Shota finally couldn't hold back any longer.
"Hey! Ryosuke! What kind of attitude did you have in front of the Lord just now?!"
He felt a lingering fear as he recalled Ryosuke's bland, almost rude, reply.