Chapter 30
After a night of devastation, Tokyo seemed a little quiet and depressed in the early morning.
There were no pedestrians on the shabby streets, only the hidden troops were completing the aftermath in an orderly manner.
Although the city was severely damaged due to the time bomb, and the Demon Slayer Corps also suffered some casualties, everyone was very excited at the moment.
The dark crows were constantly circling over the Demon Slayer Corps, delivering exciting news back and forth.
"Lower Moon Two, Pei Lang, confirmed dead. Repeat, Lower Moon Two, Pei Lang, confirmed dead..."
The confirmation of the death of one of the Twelve Demon Moons had a sensational impact on the Demon Slayer Corps, which meant that a new pillar would be born.
While busy with the aftermath, the members of the Yin team also began to discuss heatedly.
The swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps who followed Kanroji Mitsuri to dismantle the bomb was full of admiration.
"I heard that it was Lord Rengoku Kyojuro who personally killed the Lower Moon Two. How old is he? He should be less than 20 years old."
The medical staff of Yin had stars in their eyes when they heard this.
"So amazing, he can defeat the Twelve Demon Moons alone. Is that the Rengoku?"
"Yes, he is the son of Mr. Rengoku Makijuro, the Flame Pillar. I heard that Mr. Makijuro is planning to retire, and Lord Kyojuro will soon be able to succeed the Flame Pillar."
A well-informed team member added in time.
"As expected of the Purgatory clan, that is really a reliable pillar."
The swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps who were bandaging the wound also began to join in, speaking with a mysterious look.
"Hey, compared to this, have you heard that the upper-rank demon who almost killed Makijuro-sama before has appeared again."
"What, how could it be!?"
Everyone present was shocked.
"If the upper-rank demon is dispatched, who can stop it? Were there other pillars at the scene yesterday?"
The team member who released the news saw that everyone's eyes were attracted by him, and he couldn't help but get excited. He put his hands together and raised them high above his head, and said with a pious face,
"Of course there is no pillar, but the god came in person, saved the flame pillar, and exorcised the upper-rank demon."
Several team members who were still bandaging their wounds also had fanatical faces.
"That's right, it was Bishamonten-sama who came to the world. I said before that it was the god of war who killed the demon."
Seeing that everyone was discussing the gods, several rational team members couldn't accept it and refuted it.
"Do gods really exist? How is that possible? It sounds unbelievable. If gods can appear, why didn't they come earlier?"
Hearing the questioning voice, the team members who put their hands together instantly became emotional.
"Of course, don't disbelieve it. Someone in my hometown has seen gods a long time ago..."
"You know about the single shot. In fact, the two lower strings were killed by the gods last time..."
"That's right, that's right, it was also my hometown. My distant relatives were saved from the hands of the devil by the gods themselves."
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The swordsman and the hidden team members were divided into two factions, each holding their own opinions. At this time, a sharp-eyed team member found Shenqi Aoi who came out to rest after treatment.
"It's Lord Aoi of the Butterfly House. Just ask Lord Aoi and you'll know. It's really unthinkable to subjugate the upper strings."
Shenqi Aoi, who had finished the treatment, was thinking about taking a rest and relaxing. He happened to hear everyone's discussion and hurried over to comfort everyone.
"Everyone, stop speculating. Wait, the lord and the others will make the judgment. After confirming the news is true, they will inform everyone."
Unlike the lower-level team members, she knew the general course of events. The appearance of the upper-rank was true, and the girl who sent Kyojuro escaped from him.
As for the gods, Kanzaki Aoi's eyes could not help but look into the distance.
Just over there, a battlefield with huge destruction appeared near Tokyo.
The breath of the upper-rank three Akaza was cut off here. The headquarters is sending people to track him, but it is likely that he has fallen.
And this can only be killed or repelled by the existence who calls himself Bishamonten.
Thinking of this, Kanzaki Aoi's expression was somewhat worried.
According to the investigation of Rock Pillar Beimingyu Gyoumei, there are already many ordinary people who fanatically believe that the existence who can remove evil spirits is the incarnation of the god Bishamonten.
Now even the members of the Inu and Demon Slayer Corps have spread his news. I really don't know whether this is good or bad.
But after thinking about it, Kanzaki Aoi also breathed a sigh of relief.
The abnormality in the team is so obvious, I think the lord has already known it.
Let him and the pillars worry about this matter.
She believed that the wise lord would handle this matter.
Moreover, even if there really is a god, it seems that it is on the side of humans at present, so everyone will be under much less pressure.
At this time, in the place of wisteria flowers, Kanroji Mitsuri was half-kneeling on the ground waiting for questions.
The tall and strong rock pillar, Gyoumei of Beiming Island, and the head of the Demon Slayer Corps, Ubuyashiki Yoya, stood above and looked at the woman in front of them.
Ubuyashiki Yoya was the first to speak gently to congratulate.
"Congratulations on your successful conquest of the Twelve Demon Moons and the protection of the imperial capital. How are you and Kyojuro now?"
Unexpectedly, Yoya would start to ask about her health first, and Mitsuri hurriedly replied.
"Thank you for your concern, lord. I am still very healthy. Kyojuro was seriously injured in the bloody battle with the Lower Moon Two to protect everyone."
Tilting her head, Mitsuri was very excited.
"But Miss Aoi of the Butterfly House has already treated him in time. Kyojuro is now recuperating in the Butterfly House and is fine."
Nodding his head in approval, Yoya praised sincerely.
"You are both the most heroic swordsmen. Kyojuro defeated the Lower Rank alone and proved that he can succeed the Flame Pillar."
After a pause, he looked at the girl expectantly.
"And you too, Mitsuri. I believe that with your potential, you will soon become a Pillar."
"Thank you, my lord, for your trust. I will definitely work harder."
Mitsuri was a little flattered when she heard this, and quickly answered loudly.
Yoya cleared his throat and waved his hand to signal Mitsuri to stand up.
"Don't be restrained. Now it's time to talk about the appearance of the Upper Rank and the so-called gods. Mitsuri, please tell us the details of this process."
"Okay! My lord."
Mitsuri tapped her chin and thought with all her might.
She started from the time she first met a man named Rengoku Kyoujuro and was guided by him to join the Demon Slayer Corps.
She recounted the whole process verbatim until yesterday when he claimed to be Bishamonten, saved her from Akaza, and took Akaza away to fight him.
Yaoya and Beimingyu Gyoumei looked at each other.
Now the identity of the mysterious man has been confirmed, which coincides with the news learned from the old man.
Previously, I thought that the so-called gods were just ignorant tricks of rural villagers to confuse people, but now it seems a bit confusing.
From the beginning of this secret meeting to now, Beimingyu Gyoumei finally asked his first question.
"You mean the existence who calls himself Bishamonten looks very similar to Rengoku Kyoujuro."
"Yes, his name is Rengoku Kyoujuro, and he looks like a smaller version of Kyoujuro, probably about two or three years younger than him."
Yaoya thought for a moment after hearing this.
Bishamonten's two appearances were both related to the Flame Pillar, and his appearance was so consistent with the image of the Purgatory Clan that it was hard to imagine that this was a coincidence.
Ta, ta, ta.
The sound of hurried wooden clogs came, and the soft and gentle white-haired woman rushed in without greeting.
Because she was too anxious, her hair was curled up, which was somewhat different from her usual dignified temperament.
The three of them looked up at the same time, and Yaoya asked with expectation in his eyes: "How is it, Tianyin, is there a result on that matter?"
Tianyin took a few deep breaths, adjusted her posture, and still couldn't hide her excitement.
"Confirmed, after receiving the news of the appearance of the Upper String, the former Flame Pillar Purgatory Makijuro rushed to support and successfully discovered the battlefield between Bishamonten and the Upper String Three near Tokyo.
"Makijuro searched the battlefield carefully and confirmed that the other party was dead, and Bishamonten was missing. "
Upper Rank Three, Akaza confirmed dead!
Although they had expected this, the explosive news still made the three of them very excited.
He slapped the wall hard, and Ubuyashiki Yoshiya was so excited that he could not control himself.
"Good! Well done! Next, we need to notify all the team members! ”
This is a historic breakthrough. The shadow that has been hanging over the Demon Slayer Corps since its birth - the mysterious and powerful Upper Rank has finally broken.
As calm and rational as Ubuyashiki Yoya is, he can't control his emotions at this moment.
The Upper Rank is not invincible. Even if it is because of the third party Bishamonten's joining, the mission of the Ubuyashiki family for hundreds of years, the long-cherished wish to kill all evil spirits has finally seen the light of day.
Because he was too excited, Yoya coughed several times in a row, and was quickly helped to sit down by Tianyin.
Seeing this, Mitsuri and Beimei Yuxing left first.
Everyone left, Tianyin went out to boil medicine, leaving Yoya sitting on the mat to think quietly.
Bishamonten, a mysterious strong man, has the ability to defeat the Upper Rank alone.
He is proficient in the breath of fire,
Another standard appearance of the Purgatory Clan, and he also saved Flame Pillar twice. It would be too reluctant to call it a coincidence.
Do gods really exist in this world?
Yaoya has never been one to rest on his laurels.
As long as he can eliminate evil spirits, he is willing to do whatever it takes, but this thing is really weird.
Now that some people in the Demon Slayer Squad have begun to worship Bishamonten and pray for his blessing, Yaoya has to think more about this situation.
In fact, in the final analysis, the root cause is that the power of ghosts is completely unequal to that of humans.
The Demon Slayer Squad is also hiding here and there, not even daring to expose their headquarters, otherwise they may be in danger of being destroyed at any time.
At this juncture, no one can reject any hope.
There is a high probability that he is just a human who has mastered the breath of fire.
Obviously, we cannot hold out hope for the unsophisticated people in the countryside.
Obviously before, only the Demon Slayers were fighting alone in the dark night.
But, but...
Thinking of the flame in his dream, Uyashiki Yoshiya couldn't help but hold his heart.
Is it true that in this world where evil spirits exist, there will be no gods?
The long-term despair not only makes ordinary people fanatical and superstitious, but also affects the Demon Slayer Corps and even itself.
Yaoya's eyes looked through the void, as if he wanted to catch something, but in the end there was still nothing in front of him.
The last thing left in the quiet room was a sigh.
As the source of everything, the mysterious Bishamonten...
What kind of existence are you?
Where are you now?