Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

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A few minutes later, the conference room fell into complete silence. The only sound was the steady breathing of those present, reminding everyone that they were still alive.

After a while, the usually flamboyant Tengen Uzui's face grew serious. He let out a long sigh and spoke slowly, 

"This... How is this possible?"

A Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce? Dimensional trading? 

A world beyond this one? 

An existence that travels across dimensions?

If Uzui didn't trust Sakonji Urokodaki, a former Hashira known for his reliability, he might have thought Sakonji had fallen under the illusion of a demon, causing him to hallucinate.

The other Hashira shared Uzui's bewilderment. Their expressions mirrored his disbelief.

Clearly... 

Simply hearing Sakonji's account wasn't enough to make them fully believe in the existence of dimensional merchants.

Meanwhile, Mitsuri Kanroji, who had just become a Hashira, perfectly embodied the phrase "all bust, no brains." A starry-eyed expression of infatuation spread across her face as she mumbled, 

"A dimensional merchant that travels across worlds? Such a powerful being surely wouldn't mind how much I eat, right? Maybe he'd make the perfect husband!!!"

Next to her, Shinobu Kocho, who had been hesitating, raised her hand and addressed Sakonji with a serious expression, 

"Senior Sakonji, are you certain about the truth of this matter? It sounds like something out of a fantasy novel."

"Indeed..." 

The Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, exhaled deeply, his voice full of energy as he chimed in, 

"Turning one's body into thunder and lightning... it sounds like a demon's ability!" 

"Could it be that Tanjiro's 'Pokémon' is actually a demon?!"

With such a shocking revelation, even the most seasoned Hashira found it hard to believe.

One after another, the Hashira expressed their doubts. Though no one said it outright, the general sentiment was clear: they didn't trust Sakonji's report. 

Some, like the Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa, even began to suspect that Sakonji had fallen under a demon's illusion, possibly risking the location of the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters.

Suddenly, chaos erupted in the meeting.

And then, something completely unexpected happened!

Out of nowhere, a bolt of blue lightning struck from the sky!

The wooden roof splintered as a large hole was torn open.

"Oyakata-sama, be careful!"

The lightning struck the center of the conference table, and instantly, the Hashira leapt to their feet, placing themselves between the lightning and Kagaya.

Sanemi immediately glared at Sakonji, convinced that this lightning was the result of a demon's attack signaled by Sakonji's report.

His mind, not always the sharpest, conveniently forgot that it was currently noon—demons couldn't appear under the sun.

The other Hashira, however, didn't forget this vital detail. Nevertheless, no one let their guard down. 

The lightning, still crackling in the air, was proof enough that this was no ordinary occurrence.

Every Hashira's face grew tense.

Only Sakonji and Kagaya, who already believed in the existence of dimensional merchants, remained calm amidst the chaos.

As the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya had a unique charisma and unwavering trust in Sakonji. He never doubted the truth of what Sakonji had reported.

He was certain the dimensional merchant was real.

As the two men locked eyes, a shared realization passed between them.

"This lightning... could it be...?" 

The thought flashed through their minds.

Before they could react further, a steady male voice emerged from within the crackling thunder.

"Well, it seems none of you believe in my existence."

"Lord Enel!?"

At the sound of the familiar voice, Sakonji's face lit up with joy. He stepped forward, signaling the others to lower their swords.

Despite the skepticism moments earlier, when faced with this spectacle, the Hashira sheathed their Nichirin swords.

In the next instant, the lightning dissipated entirely, filling the room with a blinding white light. For a moment, it was as though the entire world had lost its color.

Yet, all the Hashira could sense the presence of another person in the room.

Clang! 

One of the Nichirin swords was drawn again.

As the light faded and their vision returned, they saw a tall man, bare-chested, sitting casually on the conference table. He was calmly eating an apple, looking at them with amusement.

"Who are you!?"

Kyojuro Rengoku stepped forward, his voice booming. 

He could feel the immense danger emanating from Enel, though it wasn't the same feeling he got when facing an enemy.

It was more akin to the fear a child might feel when opening their front door during a storm, only to find a towering figure standing on their doorstep in the pouring rain.

A primal fear, one that made him feel powerless.

The Hashira, all seasoned warriors, each capable of sensing auras stronger than most, immediately recognized the overwhelming strength Enel possessed.

In truth... 

Enel hadn't held back his aura, wanting to leave a lasting impression on the skeptical Hashira.

It was sheer luck that Sakonji had come within Enel's perception range, catching his attention. 

Originally, Enel had been wandering, exploring the world's scenery. When he sensed Sakonji's presence, he immediately made his way over, curious to see what was happening. 

And just like that, he learned that Sakonji had been explaining the concept of dimensional merchants to Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the leader of the demon slayer corp.

Eager to exchange some points and complete his internship as soon as possible, he rushed over without delay. 

Unexpectedly, on his way, he overheard the Hashiras expressing doubts about him. So that's how they witnessed Enel's dramatic descent from the sky moments ago. 

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"Who are you!?"

Suddenly, a sharp blade was thrust in Enel's direction. Sanemi Shinazugawa, ever brash and unyielding, stepped forward, his sword pointed straight at Enel. 

"Oh?" 

"Such rudeness, young one," Enel remarked, narrowing his eyes as he looked at the sword coming toward him. 

In an instant, a terrifying pressure radiated from Enel's body, crashing into Sanemi like a tidal wave. The Wind Hashira's arm trembled violently, his sword drooping weakly in response. 

Enel's eyes glinted with amusement, having already mastered the power of this world's origin. There was no need for him to take offense at Sanemi's reckless behavior. 

After all, to Enel, everyone in this room was nothing more than useful pawns to help him accumulate points! 

"Sanemi, stand down! Cough, cough..." 

A frail voice interrupted the tension. A pale hand reached out from the crowd, parting the gathered Hashira as it made its way forward. 

It was Kagaya. His body trembled slightly—whether from his illness or excitement was unclear—but his eyes lit up as they took in Enel's form. 

"It's him... it's really him!"

Kagaya, a member of the same cursed bloodline as Muzan, possessed abilities beyond human understanding. Though these abilities were not useful in combat, they granted him an undeniable charisma and an almost infallible intuition, guiding him to make wise decisions. 

Standing before Enel, Kagaya bowed slightly in respect, signaling his allegiance before asking, 

"You... are you Lord Enel, the one Master Sakonji spoke of?" 

"Indeed," Enel replied with a chuckle and a nod. 

"It seems Mr. Sakonji has explained everything to you."

"In that case, let's get straight to the point," Enel continued, his tone shifting to business. "Lord of the Demon Slayer Corps, would you be interested in making a transaction with me?"

"I..." Kagaya hesitated briefly before clenching his fists tightly, veins bulging on his forehead as if he were summoning every ounce of his willpower. 

"Of course, I am willing, Lord Enel!" 

With that, Kagaya dropped to his knees before Enel. 

"Please, Lord Enel, grant us your wisdom!" he pleaded. 

"As long as it allows us to gain the power to defeat the Demon King, Muzan Kibutsuji, the Kagaya family and all members of the Demon Slayer Corps... we are willing to pay any price!" 

For centuries, the Kagaya family had sought Muzan's destruction. Despite all their efforts, they had yet to see any hope of success. 

But now, Kagaya believed, with more Hashira than ever before and the appearance of a figure like Enel, they finally had a chance to end Muzan once and for all.

Carrying the will of his ancestors, Kagaya bowed his head to the floor, solidifying his resolve.

"Oyakata-sama!" 

The sight of their leader bowing so humbly shocked everyone present. Yet no one moved to help him; their attention was entirely focused on Enel. 

Kagaya's will represented the will of the Demon Slayer Corps, and by extension, that of everyone present. Though doubts still lingered in their minds, they couldn't oppose their leader's decision now. 

"Hahaha..." 

Enel laughed heartily at the display of Kagaya's devotion. With a wave of his hand, a gentle force lifted Kagaya from the ground. 

Clearly pleased with Kagaya's attitude, Enel maintained an air of mystery as he spoke. 

"Alright, alright. A dimensional trade is a fair exchange between both parties—it's not a deal with the devil. There's no need for such grand oaths. There's also no need for formalities. Sir is enough."

"However..." Enel paused, his eyes glimmering with interest. 

"Since you're so eager to make a deal, I'll grant your wish and conduct a transaction with you first. That way, these young ones behind you can witness the magic of dimensional trading for themselves."

"Ah? This..." Kagaya blinked in surprise. 

Though he was eager to proceed with the trade, he hesitated and asked, 

"But, Lord, no Sir Enel, I don't currently have any demons in my possession. How can we conduct a dimensional trade?"

"Who said you need demons for a trade?" Enel replied with a sly smile. 

"Besides, Mr. Kagaya, are you certain you don't have any usable assets?" 

Kagaya was taken aback. 

But soon, understanding dawned on him, and he turned to the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho. 

"Shinobu, do you...?"

"Ahem..." Shinobu cleared her throat awkwardly before replying, 

"Well... Oyakata-sama, I was testing a new poison recently and captured a few demons from the outskirts."

"But don't worry, I've kept them away from the headquarters."

"I see," Kagaya nodded thoughtfully.

Last time, it was because the newly appointed Insect Hashira, Shinobu, had been careless and accidentally brought a demon into the Butterfly Mansion. As a result, the Demon Slayer Corps had to urgently relocate its headquarters to prevent Muzan from using these two demons to track down their location.

Over the past thousand years, the Demon Slayer Corps has had countless reasons for relocating. In fact, they've grown accustomed to frequently changing locations, so no one blamed Shinobu for the mishap.

Still, the fault was hers. When Kagaya mentioned the issue with the demon, she immediately recalled that embarrassing incident.

The mood in the room became serious as others listened in. 

When they glanced at Enel, a thought crossed their minds:

"Even we weren't aware that Shinobu had secretly harbored demons, but this guy actually knows…"

"Could it be… he's really some kind of dimensional merchant?"

They couldn't help but wonder.

Kagaya, eager to proceed with the trade, promptly said to Enel:

"Sir Enel, I'm ready for the transaction!"

His urgency was unmistakable.

Without further delay, Enel projected the trading system directly into Kagaya's mind with a wave of his hand.

Suddenly, a vast array of items appeared on the mental trading interface.

As the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya had access to vast resources.

There were hundreds of idle Nichirin swords stored in their warehouse alone!

Most of these swords belonged to fallen Demon Slayer members.

They kept them in the warehouse, partly as memorials, but also as backup tools.

Now, they were exactly what Kagaya needed.

Without hesitation, he selected them all and confirmed the trade!

Additionally, Kagaya was surprised to find that the charms passed down through his family could also be used in dimensional trades.

Although they didn't yield many points—mostly single digits—it proved that the corps had more to offer than just defeating demons.

Again, without hesitation, he selected them all and confirmed the trade!

It wasn't reckless—this opportunity was far too valuable. He had to seize it!