Himejima Gyomei took the tissue handed to him, casually touched it a couple of times, then pulled up a chair, sat down opposite Gensou, and asked softly:

"We will certainly help you with anything within our power."

"I have come here because I need your help with something."

Gensho pointed to the crows that had landed on the wall and said:

“You call these kasugata crows, right? Last time, Shinobu told me that they have considerable intelligence and can handle many tasks. I wonder if you have any kasugata crows here that are available. I need them to find some clues for me, the more the better. However, this job is quite dangerous and may cause considerable casualties, so please consider it carefully before giving me an answer.”

“I understand. This is indeed no small matter. In that case, please come with me to the lord to discuss it.”

After a moment's thought, Himejima Gyomei extended an invitation to Genji. He seemed to sense Genji's surprise and explained with a smile:

"The lord has already given instructions that there will be no secrets from you within the Demon Slayer Corps."

"I understand, then please proceed."

Gensou didn't stand on ceremony and stood up, intending to go see the lord whom the Demon Slayer Corps so highly regarded. At that moment, he noticed a gaze on his side. He turned his head and saw Kanao Tsuyuri, who was peeking at him from the corner of the wall. But after he discovered her, she immediately hid.

"Excuse me, wait a minute, I have a question I need to ask about."

"No problem, please make yourself at home."

After greeting Himejima Gyomei, Gengo turned and headed towards the backyard. However, he went in the opposite direction from where Kanao Tsuyuri was hiding. So, when Kanao Tsuyuri tried to go over and peek over the wall again, Gengo had already quietly come up behind her and tapped the back of her head. The girl darted like a rabbit into the nearby storeroom.

"What do you want from me? Ah, I know your rules, copper coins."

Seeing Kanao Tsuyuri staring at him with wide eyes, Gengo crouched down, smiling as he extended his hand to her. Hearing Gengo's words, Kanao Tsuyuri blinked rapidly, frozen in place like a wooden statue. After a long pause, she hid the coin in her hand behind her back, but still managed to say:

"It's delicious...it looks beautiful..."

"I understand."

Although her words seemed abrupt, Yuanxiang understood what she meant. He smiled, stroked his chin, and nodded, saying:

"I'll bring you snacks when I come next time. As for clothes, have your sister take you to buy them here. I didn't expect Kanao to ask me for things. Is she being cute? Is she being cute? Hmm? Hmm?!"

Kanao Tsuyuri was stunned by the question. She unconsciously tilted her head, a rare look of confusion and distress appearing on her usually expressionless face. Genji waited a moment, then prepared to change the subject, but before he could speak, Kanao tugged at his sleeve, nodded slightly, and whispered:

"It's acting cute."

Ohhhhhhhhh!!

Yuanxiang silently cheered in his heart. He knew it! He was quite skilled at coaxing children. How could it possibly become a psychological trauma?

"Okay, okay, I'll bring Kanao some delicious food tonight, hee hee~~~~" Gensou smiled brightly, held up the chestnut flower and spun Kanao around twice, then put her down and gently patted her head, saying, "But now Gensou-nii has to go and do something, so I'll be going now. See you later!"

"........"

Watching Genji leave happily, Kanao Tsuyukiro reached out and touched her head, then remained silent for a long while before finally parting her lips slightly:

See you later.

026 Ubuyashiki Yaoya

"By the way, Mr. Beiming Island, where are the Butterfly Sisters?"

On their way to the Demon Slayer Corps leader's residence, Gengo asked curiously if they were still at that base, he would have shown up and greeted them out of courtesy.

"They are all with the lord."

Beimingyu Xingming led Yuanxiang through the forest, and behind them, someone was secretly cleaning up the traces they left behind.

"Today is the routine meeting time for the Demon Slayer Corps Pillars. The reason I stayed there is because I was worried that you wouldn't be able to find me when you arrived."

"No need for that. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll go back and forth once every night around midnight to gain experience. If you need to contact me then, we can meet there."

"Very good, please come this way."

Himejima Gyomei nodded, then continued to guide Gensou forward. He had to admit, this was a long-established organization; they were quite well hidden, just like the Zaibatsu X. He would have to ask them about it later; perhaps he could figure out where Zaibatsu X was hiding.

"Mr. Gensho, this is it."

Gengo looked at the rather simple courtyard and followed Gyomei Himejima forward. Then he saw a row of people kneeling on one knee in the corridor. The Butterfly Sisters were there. These people must be the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps. They were all looking at the man sitting in the corridor. The man's face and above were severely disfigured and he was blind, but his expression was quite calm and gentle, which reminded Gengo of the enlightened one who had achieved great enlightenment.

"Are you Mr. Gensou? It's a pleasure to meet you. Please forgive me for not being able to rise to greet you."

The man smiled and raised his hand to greet Yuanxiang. Although Yuanxiang was curious about how the man had determined his location, it would be too impolite to ask now. Under the gaze of the group of people, he sat down on a nearby rock and said:

“Mr. Kagaya Ubuyashiki, right? I know about your health condition, so there’s no need to apologize. You… really don’t want to go to the hospital with me? Your health is worse than I thought.”

Upon hearing this, the eyes of the group of people lit up, and they all turned to look at Kagaya Ubuyashiki, as if they wished they could carry their lord away.

"What's the point of living any longer if we can't eradicate the evil spirits?" Kagaya Ubuyashiki's voice and rhythm were very pleasant, giving one a light and airy feeling just by listening to him. "Mr. Gengo, thank you for your support. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Gensato repeated his request, and Ubuyashiki Kagaya thought for a moment, then replied with a smile:

"Yes, but to avoid being discovered by the ghost, it may take a few days before it can be delivered to you. Please understand."

"No problem. My enemy is probably recovering from his injuries and won't be active for a while. May I ask what your crows eat? I'll go back and prepare some food."

“They’re not picky eaters,” Kagaya Ubuyashiki said with a smile, seemingly surprised that Gengo would ask such a question. “Mr. Gengo, please don’t worry about it.”

"Haha," Yuanxiang chuckled, brushing the issue aside, then stood up and said, "Since we've reached an agreement, I won't disturb your meeting any longer..."

"Wait a moment, Mr. Gensato."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki called out to Gengo, and with his wife's help, he slowly stood up. At the same time, the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps also stood up, solemnly mirroring their lord's posture.

“I understand, I understand,” Yuanxiang said, seeing their posture, he understood that they were planning to thank him collectively, so he quickly interrupted them, “But that’s really just my job. Isn’t it only natural to do my job well?”

"...Indeed."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded and continued walking forward. Gyomei Himejima quickly took his hand to support him. He slowly walked to Gengo's side, reached out and took his arm, paused for a moment, and whispered:

“This is a remarkable child, Mr. Gensou. I have a favor to ask.”

"Just call me Yuanxiang. As for requests, I'm a detective, and I'm naturally happy to take on any cases."

"Please come and train these children."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki said sincerely:

"I believe that with your help, they will definitely become stronger."

This wasn't just because Gengo defeated the Upper Moon demon. Although the Ubuyashiki clan is known for its short lifespan, they possess a special intuition that allows them to vaguely predict the future. It is this ability that enabled the Ubuyashiki clan to accumulate a large amount of wealth and avoid annihilation several times. When Kagaya Ubuyashiki heard that Gengo had killed the Upper Moon demon, he vaguely sensed that the mission of the Ubuyashiki clan would end in his generation, and he even coughed up blood several times in excitement.

“...Mr. Beiming Island, come here.”

Gensou hesitated for a moment, then beckoned to Himejima Gyomei. The monk nodded, and Kocho Kanae helped Ubuyashiki Kagaya to the side, watching as the two walked to the center of the courtyard and took their stances.

"Use your weapon. I want to know your true strength. Don't worry, I won't get hurt."

"Humph......"

Upon hearing this, one of the pillars covered in wounds snorted coldly, but after noticing his lord looking in their direction, he immediately became obedient. Genjiro and Gyomei Himejima did not pay attention and focused intently on each other, and the atmosphere gradually became oppressive. In particular, the surging killing intent aroused by Genjiro made the physically weak Kagaya Ubuyashiki feel an unusual tightness in his chest.

"Splash splash splash..."

In the end, it was Gyomei Himejima who made the first move, throwing his broad axe and meteor hammer simultaneously, attacking from both sides. Gengo, instead of retreating, advanced straight towards Gyomei Himejima's entrance. At this moment, Gyomei Himejima stepped on the chains on the ground, and his broad axe instantly spun around, aiming only for Gengo's back. The other chain also swirled around, forming a knot in the air, trying to restrain Gengo's movements.

Gengo's actions surprised him. He could see that Gengo was charging towards him with all his might, but immediately, without stopping, he turned to the other side, as if the momentum had disappeared, grabbed his broad axe, and chopped down at his chain.

"Splash."

Beimingyu Xingming quickly turned the chain in his hand, and the powerful force was transmitted to every part of the weapon. Within a radius of three meters, the buzzing sound was incessant, interrupting Yuanxiang's path to charge again. Then, the meteor hammer returned to his hand, and in the blink of an eye, it swung in front of him, creating countless afterimages, like a solid barrier, forcing Yuanxiang back several meters.

And this is precisely the opportunity!

Himejima Gyomei quickly took a deep breath, his body seemingly growing stronger as a result. Then, he leaped up, hurling his broad axe and meteor hammer at Genji with incredible speed, so fast that even Shinobu Kocho couldn't keep up. With each booming sound, the ground shattered, and Genji's figure appeared and disappeared amidst the attacks, like a small boat in a raging storm.

But just as Beimingyu Xingming was about to unleash his full power, a purplish-black light suddenly shone. Then, as the wind and waves surged, he was grabbed by the back of his neck and gently placed on the ground without even feeling anything.

027 +1+1

Everyone present had heard the Butterfly Sisters recount Gensou's exploits, but they never expected him to be so powerful even before his transformation, able to withstand Himejima Gyomei's attacks for so long. They were even more surprised that after his transformation, he defeated their elder brother in a single move. Judging from Himejima Gyomei's expression, it seemed that even he himself hadn't expected to be defeated in such a way.

Seeing this, even the pillar who had been defiant just moments before immediately became obedient. The strong always have the greatest say, and this has never changed since ancient times. With such strength and such a record, it's no wonder that some people regard him as a god descended to earth.

"Hmm..."

However, at that moment, Gensou let out a muffled groan, his transformation was over, and the corners and cuffs of his coat were torn. His slender body swayed slightly, and Himejima Gyomei quickly reached out to support him. The sweat on his hand and the constantly twitching muscles immediately made Himejima Gyomei realize that Gensou's body might have been injured before. After all, they were all trained fighters and veterans, how could they not even have this much awareness?

"I can take on this commission, but only after I've finished dealing with things in Fengdu."

Gengo gratefully patted Himejima Gyomei's hand, then put the driver and memory away in his pocket. After the battle just now, he knew exactly how to control his strength during training:

"I'll be coming to bother you for a while, but you'd better be prepared to get beaten up."

"Hmph, don't underestimate people."

Shinobu wrinkled her nose and said to Genji:

"Be careful, or the car might overturn."

"Little Shinobu."

Kanae Kocho called out softly, and Gengo waved his hand dismissively, flicked Shinobu Kocho's forehead, and then looked at Kagaya Ubuyashiki and said:

"As for the commission fee, we'll calculate it before the commission ends. Don't worry, our shop is all about getting what you pay for, and we won't overcharge."

“Haha, alright, we’ll talk about it later,” Kagaya Ubuyashiki said without any formalities, “Mr. Gengo, please go and rest for a while, and let the Kakuzu children take care of your injuries.”

Ok?

Following everyone's gaze, Genji subconsciously raised his hand to look at it, noticing a cut that revealed a bruise. He shook his head and told everyone the truth. Immediately, the Pillars looked at him with even more respect. They had also suffered many injuries, but thanks to careful care, they had healed without any lasting damage. But this man...

"Don't imagine me to be too amazing."

Sensing the gazes around him, Gengo naturally understood their thoughts. He shook the "Joker" memory and explained:

"Using this more often can strengthen the physical body. I was able to spar with Mr. Beimingyu for so long thanks to it. However, this can only be achieved through frequent use. It cannot be achieved in a short period of time, and it also requires a certain degree of compatibility."

Hearing this, the people around put aside their desire to try it out. At this moment, Ubuyashiki Kagaya spoke up to draw everyone's attention back. After telling Gengo to make himself at home, he continued the Demon Slayer Corps' Pillar Meeting. Because of the death of the Upper Moon demon, the activities of the demons were now somewhat strange. They were making a lot of noise, but they were all small fry. Even the Lower Moon demons had not shown up. This made Ubuyashiki Kagaya very anxious. He was eager to find a breakthrough to find the Demon King's whereabouts.

"Friend, may I ask a question?"

Gengo had already gone around to the backyard. Since he wasn't a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, and it was an internal meeting, he didn't need to stay and listen. He pulled aside Kakuzu beside him and politely asked:

"Who's in charge of keeping our tracks hidden here? I have some questions I'd like to ask and learn from."

"Eh, Duo, this..."

The member of the Hidden Demon Slayer Corps was stunned for a moment. Although he admired this person very much, he couldn't say anything about matters involving the secrets of the Demon Slayer Corps, even if the person was being so polite.

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