Chapter 61

"Why would a guy with such a strong demon aura appear here!?

And now someone actually chooses to stand on his side, preparing to let him join the Demon Slayer Corps? We are demon-slaying swordsmen, not a haven for heretics!"

Originally, Shin弥 looked at Yūto with full hostility, his eyes even filled with red bloodshot veins from anger.

After hearing Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho actually speak up for Yūto, his emotions became even more agitated.

If it weren't for the fact that Shin弥, though rebellious, was quite respectful towards his lord, Kyoujūrō Rengoku, he would have already lost control and chosen to attack.

"Although I don't know why you, whom I've never met, are so hostile towards me, please don't lump me together with those so-called demons.

They are nothing but a bunch of waste who must devour flesh and blood to maintain their instincts. I am fundamentally different from them.

Moreover, if we talk about slaying demons, I don't think I've killed fewer than you. If you want to attack, think carefully. But I believe that with your strength, the one who will die is you."

When Yūto said these words with a calm expression, the spiky-haired Shin弥 instantly fell into a rage, drawing his sword to stab Yūto, this "demon."

The other pillars, who didn't know Yūto, chose to stand by and watch after seeing Shin弥's actions.

After all, regardless of Yūto's current identity, his words were simply too arrogant.

Shin弥, after all, is one of the Demon Slayer Corps' "pillars," yet the other party boldly claimed that he had killed more demons than the Wind Pillar and that if they fought, the one who would die would be the Wind Pillar.

This is the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters! Such arrogant words were almost a disregard for the other "pillars."

"Is it going to come to a fight in the end? It seems I overestimated the Demon Slayer Corps' spirit."

Watching Shin弥 charge over, Yūto took a defensive stance, preparing to enter the "half-demon" state.

The remaining reputation points had already been exchanged for "inferior demon energy crystals," ready to prepare for the upcoming escape battle.

In addition to the "half-demon" state, Yūto even took out the "Kasei Stone" he had obtained not long ago, planning to use this dangerous item if the situation became critical.

Whether it's the "half-demon" state, the "Kasei Stone," or the "inferior demon energy crystals" that can continuously restore demon energy, these are the reasons why Yūto, even without a sword, still had the confidence to come to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters with Giyu Tomioka and the others.

Although the nine pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps are strong, Yūto is not a pushover. In a direct confrontation, he might not have a chance to win, but with these means, safely escaping is not a problem.

Moreover, Yūto didn't really care much about whether he could join the "Demon Slayer Corps" from the beginning. Joining would be nice for the information support and the exclusive Sun Blade.

But if he can't join, it won't have a significant impact on Yūto. It would just make future missions a bit more troublesome, as he doesn't really know much about this world.

"Clang——————!"

A clear metallic clashing sound echoed throughout the courtyard. Yūto had already taken a battle stance, but Shin弥's long sword did not attack him.

Instead, it was blocked by Giyu Tomioka. At that moment, the two differently colored Sun Blades clashed in the air, producing a shower of sparks before the two separated and jumped back.

"Giyu Tomioka, do you know what you're doing? You've always upheld the 'demon extermination' ideal, yet now you choose to protect a demon?"

Seeing Giyu Tomioka block him, Shin弥 was even more furious.

"Are you the one who doesn't know what you're doing? The lord hasn't made a decision on how to handle him. What right do you have to execute him first?

Moreover, I was just saving you. As he said, you might not be his match.

If I say this, you might not believe it, but this guy faced over a hundred demons alone during the recent Fujikomurayama test and slew them all!"

The usually aloof Giyu Tomioka rarely spoke so much, but the current situation was special, and he didn't want the Demon Slayer Corps to become enemies with Yūto.

The other party's growth rate is astonishing, and he has no hostility towards humans. Even if he doesn't join the Demon Slayer Corps, at least they shouldn't become enemies.

Giyu Tomioka made this judgment, so he chose to intervene and stop Shin弥.

When the other "pillars" learned of Yūto's achievements from Giyu Tomioka, they all looked at Yūto with surprise.

After working together for so long, they knew that Giyu Tomioka didn't joke around. This means that the other party indeed has the terrifying strength to fight a hundred demons alone!

If this is true, then the Wind Pillar Shin弥 might really not be a match for him. The other party's claim that Shin彌 would die was not just arrogance but a statement of fact based on his strength!

"Cough, cough, cough, stop, it seems the 'pillars' have differing opinions. How about I make the decision?"

Just as Shin彌, with a look of dissatisfaction, was about to bypass Giyu Tomioka to see if Yūto was as impressive as Giyu Tomioka claimed, a coughing sound came from behind the curtain.

Upon hearing the coughing sound from behind the curtain, the nine pillars, whether the previously silent Rock Pillar and others or the rebellious Shin彌, all changed their expressions to one of concern and looked towards the curtain.

Kyoujūrō Rengoku, the head of the Demon Slayer Corps and the one the pillars serve, has a leader's charisma and a broad-minded heart, making even the rebellious Shin彌 and others sincerely submit.

Now that even Kyoujūrō Rengoku has spoken, the pillars present naturally chose to follow their lord's arrangements.

Just as Kyoujūrō Rengoku was about to make a decision, Giyu Tomioka, standing beside Yūto, quickly reminded Yūto to take out the letter given to him by Sakonji Ukimi.

Sakonji Ukimi has been in the Demon Slayer Corps for many years and even watched the current Kyoujūrō Rengoku grow up, so his words can somewhat influence the lord's decision.

After reading Sakonji Ukimi's letter, Kyoujūrō Rengoku's lips curled into a smile, making his already prepared decision even more firm.

Sakonji Ukimi's letter didn't say much, only indicating that Yūto is the most talented demon slayer he has ever seen.

Moreover, don't be misled by his aura. His character is very kind, even more so than most humans. He eats ordinary food and is not afraid of sunlight.

"Heavenly Court Yūto, welcome to the Demon Slayer Corps."