Late at night, in the corner that is difficult for ordinary people to detect, eyes with cold light are watching everything in the bright place.
The 'eyes' of evil spirits have spread almost all over the Demon Slayer Team's strongholds.
At this moment, the ward of Butterfly House was almost full of wounded people, and the girls working in Butterfly House were very busy.
Because the evil spirits that have appeared recently have become more and more powerful, there are also many injured people on the Demon Slayer team.
Therefore, Ubuyashiki Yōya also adopted a corresponding strategy and recalled the swordsmen who were on missions outside to carry out rigorous intensive training.
Of course, this training was not hosted by Xuan Hao, but a training session for all the swordsmen by the Demon Slayer Team's Nine Pillars. Butterfly House was the last stop. Every swordsman had to go through the nine pillars' baptism in turn.
', and finally make the final 'adjustments' here before you are qualified to embark on the battlefield of fighting ghosts again.
Therefore, during this period, a large number of swordsmen frequently moved around the Nine Pillars' residences, including Butterfly Residence and the headquarters.
This kind of situation is impossible to happen on weekdays, because one or two team members can move back and forth between these places. A large-scale operation like this will definitely leave clues.
You know, each stronghold of the Demon Slayer Squad is kept secret, in order to prevent the evil spirits from discovering and coming to your door.
But the current training camp has obviously given the evil spirits an opportunity to take advantage of it.
Such a scene must not have escaped Naruko's "eyes". In the "drag and earth net" she laid, all the actions of the Demon Slayer Squad can't be hidden.
And the scene of the swordsmen training frantically to become stronger soon reached Kibutsuji Muzan.
"Haha, are these stupid humans getting anxious now?"
A sarcastic smile appeared on Wu Kuan's face, his eyes full of disdain, "But what's the use?"
In his eyes, the current behavior of the Demon Slayer Corps is very stupid, because it is too simple for him to make all the demons stronger as a whole. He only needs a little blood, and he doesn't even need to consider whether these wastes can withstand it. Anyway,
The useless person who can't become stronger is dead. Just replace him with another one.
Humans are different. If human swordsmen want to become stronger, they can only undergo rigorous training, and it is impossible to make great progress in a short period of time.
"Are you going to run out of fun so soon? It's so boring."
Muzan held a map that was gradually becoming clear to him in one hand. The scarlet marks on the map clearly indicated the locations of the various strongholds of the Demon Slayer Corps.
In the goblet shaken by the other hand, there was a thick dark red liquid, which seemed to still be hot and bubbling.
"Human beings are just human beings, struggling in vain."
After the Battle of Flower Street, Muzan began to lay out a dragnet and enhance the overall strength of his demons in order to have a serious game with the Demon Slayer Squad.
But the current situation seems to have become obvious. Humans are humans after all, and ghosts can still have the upper hand.
At this moment, every move of the Demon Slayer Squad was almost transparently displayed before Muzan's eyes.
In his opinion, Ubuyashiki must have been forced by himself now, so he had no choice but to improve the overall strength of the Demon Slayer Squad to fight against the demons he sent out.
Is this useful? No, but it also exposed the hiding place of the Demon Slayer swordsmen.
All the strongholds of the Demon Slayer Corps have been almost exposed to the evil spirits at this moment. All they need to do now is to investigate them one by one according to Muzan's instructions, and then find out where the headquarters is.
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daytime.
Butterfly Residence is a place where wounded soldiers recuperate, so it is extremely quiet.
Because Butterfly Ninja was secretly conducting research with Tamashi at the moment, the last part of the nine-pin training was conducted by her sister Butterfly Kanae.
Different from the rigorous training of the other eight pillars, the final step is actually extremely easy. You only need to be beaten to death and then quietly recuperate in the Butterfly House. After all, the human body always needs a balance between work and rest.
It is necessary to recuperate for a period of time after rigorous training, in order to be able to fight better in the future.
In the courtyard full of wisteria flowers, the old man sat leisurely under the shade of the trees and drank tea.
The sunshine was just right, the breeze was gentle, and the girls were busy drying the freshly washed sheets in the center of the yard. Everything was peaceful and peaceful as usual.
But soon, Xuanhao, who was drinking tea, frowned.
His eyes moved slightly, looking into the distance through the open courtyard door.
"You're so anxious. It seems like something happened."
He felt that someone was approaching here quickly, and the speed had exceeded the limit that humans in this world could reach.
The owner of the aura is Zenitsu, and in addition... there seems to be another weak aura that is so weak that it is almost imperceptible.
"well……"
With a slight sigh, Xuan Hao slowly stood up.
He has known Zenitsu for a long time, and he has never felt such strong emotions from this child.
Normally this young man would be submissive and timid, but today he was full of murderous intent and looked like a murderous god. Those who didn't know better thought that this guy came to the Butterfly House to cause trouble.
"That's not okay. This is a place for patients to recuperate. No noise is allowed."
With that said, the old man's figure disappeared into the courtyard without making a sound, and there was no gap between the girls who were drying their sheets around him.
"quick……"
Zenitsu's breathing became more and more rapid.
He felt his grandfather's breathing getting weaker and weaker in his arms, and he felt extremely anxious inside.
Butterfly Residence was not far ahead, but his body had reached its limit. He had never run so fast for such a long distance, and his legs almost gave way.
"No...can't stop."
Zenitsu gritted his teeth and persisted, but his legs had already exceeded their limits. Now every step he took, his legs felt like they were filled with lead, and he was carrying the weight of the entire world on his shoulders.
"Click——"
The sound of cracking bones was heard.
Finally, his legs could no longer bear the burden of running, and his body began to lose balance in an instant.
At the same time, a trace of despair appeared in Zenitsu's eyes.
"Ah...I must kill that guy..."
In despair, Zenitsu's expression suddenly turned frighteningly calm.
His legs had lost all feeling, and he knew without thinking that he could no longer run.
Holding Grandpa tightly in his arms, Zenitsu used almost his last strength to keep himself from falling.
"thump--"
He forced his knees to kneel on the ground and leaned back, holding his almost cold body in his arms, and slid a long distance on the ground.
He let his knees rub against the ground, blood stains spread, and his legs were almost completely destroyed in an instant.
But Shanyi didn't care. He didn't seem to feel any pain until he stopped. He just looked at the sky in despair, "Kill... kill... kill..."
The young man kept mumbling like he was babbling.
"Boy, why bother doing such a big gift? I remember that when you were training with me before, you didn't kneel so sincerely as you did today."
A voice that seemed to be teasing reached Shan Yi's ears.
Gu囶/span Normally, he might get angry and rush to bite someone, but now this voice sounds like the sound of nature to him.
Zenitsu's eyes moved slowly, and finally fell on the old figure who stopped in front of him at some point, and tears suddenly filled his eyes.
"beg……"
Because of the violent running, he could hardly speak completely, but the old man in front of him obviously understood his cry for help.
Xuanhao leaned over gently and looked at the old man in Shanyi's arms.
"Isn't there still breath left? Look, you're in a hurry."
Gently touching the young man's head, and taking the dying old man from his arms, Xuan Hao sighed, "Oh, at such a young age, don't kill and kill all day long. This is not good."
"Seppuku? What's going on?"
Xuan Hao checked the injuries on the old man's body and waved his hand gently.
Soon, the severed organs in Kuwashima Jigoro's abdomen miraculously recovered, and the wounds began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye.
"I really can't understand why you often commit seppuku or something like that..."
Xuanhao muttered as he put down the unconscious old man, and then reached out to help Shanyi recover his wasted legs.
"After all the cutting, it's not me who has to clean up the mess in the end."
"..."
After his legs recovered, Zenitsu looked silently at the old man in front of him who was constantly scolding him, his eyes full of gratitude. Soon, his breath finally calmed down, "Thank you!"
"It's just a small effort, you're welcome."
Xuan Hao waved his hand gently, "But why did he commit seppuku? I think no one in the Demon Slayer Squad forced him to commit seppuku as an apology, right?"
"Forehead……"
Shanyi was stunned for a moment. It was better not to mention this matter. As soon as he mentioned it, a surge of anger rushed into his heart.
After Shanyi told the whole story angrily, Xuanhao said he still couldn't understand.
"So, your teacher committed seppuku because of such a scumbag? What's the point?"
"..."
Zenitsu fell into silence.
That’s right, what’s the point?
No one asked Kuwashima Jigoro to commit seppuku, but he was such a stubborn person, and he cultivated a bastard who was willing to work for demons. He was probably absolutely sorry for the swordsmen who fought bloody battles in the Demon Slayer Corps. After all, everyone was there
Fighting desperately for the dawn, he created such an evil ghost with his own hands.
This is exactly what makes Zenitsu angry. Why must the teacher bear the responsibility for the faults committed by that scumbag!?
"well……"
Looking at Shan Yi who was caught in a tangle, Xuan Hao sighed and patted his shoulder, "Okay, go back and train properly. I take back what I just said. It's better to kill that scumbag. But don't be too aggressive."
It's not worth getting excited. Leave your teacher to me, and I will take him to Uyashiki's place. If Uyashiki enlightens him, he will probably not do stupid things again."
With that said, he lifted up the unconscious Jigoro Kuwashima and disappeared in an instant.
Seppuku seems to be a very courageous thing to do, and people who dare to do it without incriminating the wrong person are indeed very conscious.
But this behavior still seems stupid to Xuan Hao. Who was the last person who wanted to commit suicide in front of him?
"Old man, I know you've woken up. How do you feel about living your life again?"
On the path down the hill in front of Ubuyashiki Yōya's residence, Xuanhao's figure flashed up. He gently let go of Kuwashima Jigoro's hand and asked, "Apologise? In addition to making people laugh at you who want to laugh at you."
Besides you, what else can you do?"
"Uh...ah? Hahahaha..."
Jigoro Kuwashima seemed to realize his mistake and could only apologize with an embarrassed smile.
Indeed, if Yue Yue has no intention of repenting at all, then it will be meaningless no matter how many times he commits seppuku. The only effect is to make those who worry about him fall into despair like just now...
Although he was on his deathbed, he could clearly feel the despair of the boy who was holding him and running. This was indeed not what he wanted to see.
But fortunately, God...oh no, it was the person in front of him who gave him a chance to choose again.
"You...are the lord that my lord once mentioned, right?"
"Okay, stop doing stupid things. If you have the strength, why not think about how to chop the necks of more ghosts?"
Xuan Hao shook his head helplessly, waved his hands and walked away.
"well……"
Kuwashima Jigoro also sighed slightly, and then he took steps to follow the person in front of him up the mountain to meet his lord.
But as soon as he took two steps, he felt something was wrong.
"!?"
"Why do I walk so smoothly? This is still the way up the mountain..."
When he belatedly looked down, he realized that his lost leg had miraculously returned to its original state at some point.
"this……"
Looking at the old figure walking away in front of him, Jigoro Kuwashima completely realized how stupid his behavior was.
It should be said that for today's Demon Slayer Squad, any unnecessary sacrifice is stupid.
Because of the existence of this person in front of me, I believe that evil spirits will be completely eradicated from this world soon. No one needs to sacrifice, and no one needs to commit seppuku. These actions are unnecessary. With that kind of strength, it is really
It's better to kill a few more ghosts.
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The stairs leading to Ubuyashiki Residence are lined with dense jungle to hide the existence of the place.
At this moment, there are always lines of sight coming from the dark places in these jungles.
Xuanhao and Kuwashima Jigoro walked slowly on the stairs one behind the other, like two ordinary old people taking a leisurely walk after dinner.
Kuwashima Jigoro was a little confused, because he clearly felt the hostility in these eyes.
Since he can clearly feel it, how could this person walking in front, who is many times more powerful than himself, not notice you?
"gentlemen……"
"..."
Kuwashima Jigoro wanted to ask a question, but the only response he received was silence.
Soon, he also understood that it was impossible for the other party not to sense it. Since he sensed it but did not expose it, the answer was obvious - it was intentional.
These sights undoubtedly belong to 'ghosts'. From this point of view, the ghosts seem to have discovered the lord's mansion.
As if Kuwashima Jigoro had discovered something big, he tried his best to appear calm.
"It's coming, it's coming... The thousand-year fateful decisive battle between humans and ghosts is coming!"