I, Yuhaka, am hungry!

Upon hearing Ji Lin's words, everyone nodded as if they understood. After all, if Tanjiro's family ancestors were priests, it was understandable. But ghosts really do exist in this world...

To be honest, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Shinobu Kocho, and Giyu Tomioka, who were present, were all wondering if they could see the spirits of their families, or if their families were already protecting them.

The group then continued reading the manga. Sabito pointed out that Tanjiro had only memorized the knowledge his master had taught him, but had not truly mastered swordsmanship. He then challenged Tanjiro.

Tanjiro looked a little worried when he saw the wooden sword in Sabito's hand, since Tanjiro was holding a real knife. Sabito laughed heartily at Tanjiro's concern.

Then Tanjiro was beaten up and changed. In the duel, Sabito showed amazing strength, and beat up Tanjiro who was using a real sword with just a wooden sword.

Giyu Tomioka wasn't too surprised to see this, after all, he knew Sabito's strength very well, and Tanjiro was no match for his senior brother Sabito.

Later, after Tanjiro woke up from his coma, he found that he could no longer smell the other person's scent.

At the same time, another girl wearing a fox mask appeared in front of Tanjiro and introduced herself as Makomo, and the boy who had defeated Tanjiro earlier as Sabito.

Tanjiro learns from Makomo that she and Sabito are both disciples of Urokodaki, and are his senior brothers and sisters. Makomo then suggests that Sabito teach Tanjiro practical combat skills during the day, while she teaches him breathing techniques at night.

After six months of training, when Tanjiro and Sabito finally had a real battle, they each took real swords and began their final duel. Tanjiro and Sabito drew their swords and swung them at each other, but the battle ended in an instant. Tanjiro used a clue in the scent to cut Sabito's fox mask in one blow.

Seeing the smile on Sabito's face—a smile that seemed to be a mixture of grief, joy, and relief—Tanjiro was stunned. When he came to his senses, he found that Sabito and Makomo had vanished, and what appeared before him was a giant rock that had been split in two...

After seeing the boulder that Tanjiro had split in two, Sakonji Urokodaki agreed to let Tanjiro participate in the final selection of the Demon Slayer Corps.

During dinner, Sakonji Urokodaki told Tanjiro that he didn't actually want Tanjiro to participate in the Final Selection at first, because he didn't want to see any more children die needlessly because of his past "negligence".

However, after seeing Tanjiro successfully cut the boulder through his own efforts, Sakonji Urokodaki acknowledged Tanjiro's growth and affirmed that Tanjiro was now qualified to participate in the Final Selection.

Subsequently, Urokodaki Sakonji gave Tanjiro a fox mask to ward off misfortune and ensure his safety. At the same time, Tanjiro learned from his master Urokodaki that the enemy who killed his family and turned Nezuko into a demon was the original demon, Muzan Kibutsuji.

Seeing this, a puzzled Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at Hime Rin and asked:

"Miss Ji Lin, is it Muzan Kibutsuji who killed Tanjiro's family and turned Nezuko into a demon?"

Upon hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's question, Hime Rin nodded and said:

"Yes, that's right. Mr. Ubuyashiki, is there anything you're wondering about?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded and said:

"Yes, I am very puzzled about why Muzan Kibutsuji would kill the Kamado family. Muzan Kibutsuji has always been very secretive, and it is basically very difficult to catch him. So I want to know what his purpose is. Miss Ji Lin, do you know his motive for going to Mount Sukuya to kill the Kamado family?"

After hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words, Hime Rin nodded and said:

"Yes, I know. From the Heian period to the Taisho period, Muzan Kibutsuji couldn't find the connection to the Blue Spider Lily, so he decided to experimentally create a demon that could overcome sunlight."

Ji Lin's words shocked the Pillars present. They had not expected that Muzan Kibutsuji attacked Tanjiro's family for this purpose.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki touched his chin and said:

"I see, no wonder there were so many reports of ghost attacks two years ago... So that's how it is..."

Then, Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at Hime Rin curiously and asked:

"So, was Muzan Kibutsuji's experiment successful?"

Ji Lin answered this question truthfully:

"Yes, it worked! That demon that isn't exposed to sunlight and isn't afraid, that demon is Nezuko."

Chapter 474 [Showing Demon Slayer to the Demon Slayer Corps (Part 6)]

Upon hearing Ji Lin's words, the Pillars present were also very shocked. To be honest, the Pillars present could imagine what a demon who was not afraid of the sun would be like. What difference was there between that and an immortal being?

Upon hearing Ji Lin's words, Shinazugawa Sanemi immediately begged Ubuyashiki Kagaya to let him execute Nezuko. However, Ubuyashiki Kagaya refused Shinazugawa Sanemi's request outright. The reason was simple: Ubuyashiki Kagaya had previously agreed that Urokodaki Sakonji and the others would not harm Nezuko unless she ate people.

However, if what Ji Lin said is true, then Kagaya Ubuyashiki really needs to consider protecting Nezuko.

Then, as if remembering something, Shinobu asked Himeko:

"Speaking of which... what exactly is this so-called Blue Spider Lily? Why did Muzan Kibutsuji want to find it?"

Regarding Shinobu's question, Hime Rin explained to her:

"The blue spider lily is what Muzan Kibutsuji most wants to find in this world. Even the Demon Slayer Corps is only second in Muzan Kibutsuji's heart."

Hearing that his Demon Slayer Corps was being looked down upon by Muzan Kibutsuji, Tengen Uzui also showed a displeased expression and said:

"Tch, completely underestimated... By the way, what exactly is that blue spider lily?"

"The blue spider lily is actually a blue spider lily that only blooms a few times a year during the day. Muzan Kibutsuji found the blue spider lily to cure his fear of sunlight."

After hearing Ji Lin's words, everyone present understood why Kibutsuji Muzan wanted to find the Blue Spider Lily.

However, after searching for nearly a thousand years without finding that blue spider lily or anything, I really don't know how unlucky Muzan Kibutsuji was.

Then everyone continued to watch the images on the projection screen. Tanjiro had arrived at the final selection location. On the screen, Shinobu Kocho saw her apprentice Kanao Tsuyuri, while Sanemi Shinazugawa saw his younger brother Genya Shinazugawa.

Without a doubt, these are all prospective Demon Slayer Corps members participating in the final selection. Although it is unclear how this happened, it is evident that they are all members from the same selection cohort.

The following scene shows Tanjiro killing demons at the Final Selection Tournament while asking them if there's a way to turn them back into humans.

Seeing Tanjiro's innocent appearance, the Pillars present shook their heads. After all, if there were a way for demons to become human, would those demons still look like this?

Tanjiro then encountered the Hand Demon at the Final Selection venue.

Looking at the bloated body and dozens of hands of the Hand Demon on the screen, the Pillars present realized that the demon was a Supernatural Demon. Why was there a Supernatural Demon in the final selection venue?

In the subsequent plot, everyone learns that the Hand Demon was a demon who fought against Urokodaki Sakonji 47 years ago. After being defeated, he was sealed on Fujikasake Mountain. Because he was good at hiding, the Hand Demon has survived on Fujikasake Mountain for 47 years.

The Pillars were also quite surprised to see this. The demons on Mount Fujikasa were mostly demons who had only eaten one or two people. These demons were used by the trainees of the Demon Slayer Corps who were going to participate in the final selection to practice.

But the Hand Demon is different; those prospective Demon Slayer Corps members have no way of dealing with a supernatural demon like the Hand Demon.

At the same time, everyone understood why so few Demon Slayer Corps members had emerged from the Final Selection in the last ten years or so.

In the following plot, out of hatred for Sakonji Urokodaki, who had imprisoned him in Fujikasane Mountain, the Hand Demon relentlessly searches for and kills Sakonji Urokodaki's disciples wearing fox masks in the Final Selection Trials. During the battle with the Hand Demon, Tanjiro learns that thirteen of Sakonji Urokodaki's disciples, including Sabito and Makomo, were killed by the Hand Demon.

Upon seeing this, Giyu Tomioka immediately became murderous. His previously expressionless face transformed into one of rage. The Pillars standing nearby were also quite surprised, as they had not expected the usually expressionless Giyu Tomioka to display such an angry expression.

Enraged by the words of the Hand Demon, Tanjiro attacked it, but his loss of control caused him to have difficulty breathing and was knocked unconscious by the Hand Demon. Just as he was about to be killed, Tanjiro was awakened by the spirit of his younger brother, Shigeru. He then regained his composure and used his honed swordsmanship to cut off the Hand Demon's head with a single stroke.

After seeing Tanjiro skillfully use Water Breathing to cut off the Hand Demon's head, everyone gave Tanjiro a good evaluation, indicating that Tanjiro's fighting ability is well-regarded by everyone.

After seeing Tanjiro defeating the Hand Demon on the projected screen, Giyu Tomioka calmed down.

In that case... the grudge against Sabito...

After Tanjiro killed the Hand Demon, he felt the Hand Demon's sad memories. Tanjiro then grabbed the Hand Demon's hand and prayed that if the Hand Demon had an afterlife, he hoped that it would not be reincarnated as a demon.

Most of the Pillars didn't say anything about Tanjiro's actions, since the Hand Demon was already dead and Tanjiro hadn't shown any mercy because of him.

Upon witnessing this scene, Himejima Gyomei uttered "Namo...".

In the following Swamp Demon storyline, Tanjiro and Nezuko defeated the Swamp Demon together. Nezuko's actions in protecting people during this part of the story left the Pillars feeling quite conflicted.

Although Urokodaki Sakonji implied that Nezuko considered humans as family and Gion as enemies, they felt that this method was unlikely to be effective indefinitely.

When they arrived at Asakusa, the Pillars saw Tanjiro find Muzan Kibutsuji by scent. Tanjiro was shocked to see Muzan Kibutsuji playing house with humans. Even the Pillars present were shocked; they hadn't expected that Muzan Kibutsuji would be lurking among humans.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki also asked Hime Rin about the situation of Muzan Kibutsuji in Asakusa. Hime Rin also told Kagaya Ubuyashiki about his previous ambush of Muzan Kibutsuji.

According to Ji Lin, Muzan Kibutsuji is a coward who would run away without caring about his reputation if he encountered someone he could kill.

Of course, Ji Lin thought that Muzan Kibutsuji would fight her or something, but he turned out to be a complete coward.

Chapter 475 [Riko: Is this my Endless Hammer??]

Although everyone was a little disappointed that Ji Lin hadn't killed Muzan Kibutsuji, at least Ji Lin's appearance and the beating he gave Muzan Kibutsuji a good beating was quite satisfying.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki didn't have any major thoughts either. If Muzan Kibutsuji was really as Hime Rin said, he thought Muzan Kibutsuji would behave himself a lot in the near future.

In that case, the number of ghosts shouldn't increase anymore, right?

Okay, that's how it is for now...

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After the scene of the trial of the Pillars ended, everyone showed a slightly surprised expression. To be honest, no one expected that Nezuko could resist the blood of Shinazugawa Sanemi. You should know that the blood of Shinazugawa Sanemi is extremely rare, and basically no demon can resist the temptation of such blood.

"Oh my, I never thought that child could actually resist Shinazugawa-kun's blood~"

Upon seeing this, Sanemi Shinazugawa scoffed and said:

"Tch, that's a matter of the present. Who knows if she'll be able to resist the smell of human blood in the future?"

In response to Shinazugawa Sanemi's words, Himejima Gyomei also uttered a Buddhist prayer and said:

"I suggest we test her once. If she matches the description in the story, I'll agree to take her in."

Then, somewhat puzzled, Shinobu looked at Hime Rin and asked with curiosity:

"By the way, Sister Ji Lin, why is the ability of Lower Moon Five so different from the Lower Moon Five you fought before?"

Regarding Shinobu Kocho's question, Ji Lin stroked his chin and said:

"I think that's because of the kagune. I think after Muzan Kibutsuji obtained the power of a ghoul, he bestowed that power upon his Twelve Demon Moons, right?"

Upon hearing Ji Lin's words, Ubuyashiki Kagaya also posed his own question to Ji Lin:

"If what Miss Ji Lin said is true, will the abilities of the Twelve Demon Moons change?"

Ji Lin scratched his cheek and said to Ubuyashiki Kagaya:

"I think probably not, but besides possessing Blood Demon Arts, those Twelve Demon Moons most likely all have ghoul kagune..."

Upon hearing Ji Lin's words, Ubuyashiki Kagaya also showed a thoughtful expression. After all, earlier, Ubuyashiki Kagaya had heard from Ji Lin that she knew about the Upper Moon's Blood Demon Art abilities among the Twelve Demon Moons. However, the emergence of additional ghoul kagune abilities made Ubuyashiki Kagaya feel slightly troubled.

After all, if Upper Moon demons had the ability of kagune, their physical constitution would be greatly enhanced, and the Nichirin Blades of the Demon Slayer Corps would not pose much of a threat to them.

Regarding Kagaya Ubuyashiki's question, Hime Rin, with a gesture of hugging me, said to Kagaya Ubuyashiki:

"I can solve this problem with the Nichirin Blade!"

Hearing Ji Lin's words, Ubuyashiki Kagaya also looked puzzled, as did the other Pillars present. Uzui Tengen scratched the back of his head and looked at the petite Ji Lin in front of him, asking curiously:

"Um... is Miss Ji Lin still a blacksmith?"

Regarding Yu Zui Tianyuan's question, Ji Lin waved his hand and said:

"I'm not a blacksmith, but my master's family does have a few blacksmiths."

Hmm? How many?

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On this side of the Abyss...

Ehka, with an OxO expression on his face, was pressed under a pile of rocks. Then Ehka heard Riko and Reg's voices.