Chapter 66

(I originally planned to update only once today, but since you all called me a chapter-cutter this morning, I had to write another chapter. I hope everyone will continue to read and support me (′▽｀))

Yuto slowly drew the Nichirin Blade from his hand, the silver and shiny blade gradually sliding out of the black scabbard.

Kaneki Hō also began to stare intently at the long sword in Yuto's hand, eagerly waiting to see what color the Nichirin Blade would turn when it was fully drawn.

The blade of the Rengoku Daitō was longer and narrower than a standard Nichirin Blade. As the blade was fully drawn, its color began to change.

The originally silver blade began to transform in Yuto's grip, turning into a very eerie purple.

But this wasn't what surprised Kaneki Hō. The fact that the Nichirin Blade could change color was well-known, especially to a blacksmith like Kaneki Hō.

However, the key point was that the Nichirin Blade in Yuto's hand not only changed color but also displayed two unprecedented colors!

At this moment, the Nichirin Blade in Yuto's hand was predominantly an eerie purple, but in addition to the purple, there were also some silver patterns, which was quite baffling.

Generally, a Nichirin Blade would only display one color, and this color mostly symbolized the owner's personality and potential.

For example, the pink color of the Nichirin Blade of the Love Pillar, Kamaneko Muzan, represented her Breath of Love, which, though gentle, was extremely resilient, like a girl in love.

Another example was the blue color of the Nichirin Blade of the Water Pillar, Giyu Tomioka, which symbolized a very gentle, calm, and composed person with a tranquil heart.

However, Kaneki Hō had never seen a Nichirin Blade with either purple or silver before.

Based on past experience, purple should symbolize nobility and a ruling position. Although this purple was somewhat eerie, considering Yuto's identity, it wasn't too surprising for it to appear.

As for the silver patterns on the blade, Kaneki Hō had no idea, as he had never seen a blade with two colors before.

However, he speculated that the silver parts on the blade might represent the "will" contained within it.

After all, this was the only unique aspect of Yuto's Nichirin Blade compared to others.

However, Yuto, holding the Nichirin Blade, had a different perspective as he looked at the two colors displayed on the blade.

If the Nichirin Blade truly reflected the most genuine self, then the silver parts on the blade might represent his identity as a "demon" or a "human"?

After all, he was a half-demon, inherently possessing two identities.

In the end, Kaneki Hō left, having been thoroughly impressed by the Nichirin Blade in Yuto's hand. He had also met the owner of the blade, confirming that Yuto was a powerful enough wielder.

Before leaving, Kaneki Hō repeatedly warned Yuto to be careful with the blade and not to break it, which made Yuto somewhat amused and exasperated.

A blade was meant for battle, and excessive protection would be a disgrace to it.

Kaneki Hō might be a lover of swords, but he was certainly not a good user of them.

With the Demon Slayer Corps uniform and the Nichirin Blade in hand, Yuto began his demon-hunting career.

It had to be said that with the Demon Slayer Corps' intelligence, Yuto's efficiency in hunting demons was far greater than his previous aimless searches.

As he efficiently slew demons, Yuto's reputation within the Demon Slayer Corps gradually grew, especially after his actions at Mount Fuji, which further increased his fame.

This led to him gaining a unique nickname that no one else had. Most of the Demon Slayer Corps members called him "Hundred Demon Slayer"!

The rise in fame, besides giving Yuto a somewhat amusing nickname, also brought other benefits. His previously depleted reputation saw a significant boost.

Clearly, due to Yuto's extraordinary strength and the number of demons he had slain, many members of the Demon Slayer Corps had developed a sense of admiration for him, leading to another surge in his reputation.

When Yuto had depleted his reputation at Mount Fuji, he thought that the mission was a complete waste.

However, he didn't expect that although he gained no immediate benefits from the battle at Mount Fuji, it led to a significant rise in his fame, which helped him recover most of his previously depleted reputation.

What Yuto found somewhat regrettable was that, despite being in the Demon Slayer Corps for over half a year and slaying countless ordinary demons, he had never encountered any of the "Twelve Kizuki."

Today, Yuto had planned to go demon hunting, but a female attendant suddenly arrived at his residence, saying that Yashiro Ubuyashiki was looking for him.

After a moment of surprise, Yuto followed the attendant to the courtyard, where the other nine pillars had already gathered.

Unlike half a year ago, most of the nine pillars now greeted Yuto with kindness.

Except for the always reckless Wind Pillar, who still had some disdain for Yuto, even the Sound Pillar and the Rock Pillar nodded in greeting.

The most enthusiastic of all was the Flame Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku, who walked up to Yuto, slung his arm around his shoulder, and declared that Yuto was going to treat everyone today.

Indeed, for the past half year, Yuto had been temporarily residing at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters due to a lack of other living arrangements.

Through efficient demon hunting, Yuto's strength and achievements had earned the recognition of the nine pillars, and he had developed good friendships with them through daily interactions.

Among them, the one who got along best with Yuto was not the earliest acquaintance, Giyu Tomioka, but the most enthusiastic Kyojuro Rengoku.

Giyu Tomioka's personality made him unsuited for extensive social interactions, while the outgoing Kyojuro Rengoku was the opposite.

After Yuto saved their lord, Yashiro Ubuyashiki, and learned about Yuto's other deeds, Kyojuro Rengoku immediately considered Yuto a kindred spirit.

He often tried to persuade Yuto to learn the Breath of Flame, believing that Yuto was very suitable for it, as true fire burns itself to illuminate others...

Moreover, the good relationship between the two was not just because Kyojuro Rengoku admired Yuto's character; they also enjoyed sparring with swords in their free time.

Without using breathing techniques, there was no doubt that the Flame Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku, almost always ended up getting beaten.