You didn't expect this, did you? I've time-traveled again!

"Stop, stop!"

Suoh Takeshi stepped forward like a mother hen to mediate the fight and separated the two.

“Aqua, although Sato-kun has flaws such as being useless, sadistic, lecherous, shameless, and vulgar, he does have the qualities to become a first-class adventurer. It’s only a matter of time before he defeats the Demon King.”

Suoh Takeshi was right. Sato Kazuma did indeed defeat the Demon King in the end, and it was in a one-on-one battle!

—Even with Aqua's weakening magic as a help.

However, it cannot be denied that defeating the strongest demon king with the worst [Adventurer] class is indeed very impressive.

Sato Kazuma, upon hearing Suo Takeshi's words, didn't know whether to be pleased or angry. "Suo-senpai, your way of praising people is quite unique, hehehehe..."

He accepted these words as a compliment.

Aqua snorted coldly and turned her head away from Kazuma Sato.

It seems she's calmed down.

Suoh Takeshi then said to the two of them, "Going back to the previous topic, I plan to go to another world again, and this time I will be there for a long time."

"Do you still want to go?" Aqua asked.

“Yes, I’ll go.” Suoh Takeshi nodded. “The swordsmanship of that world is perfect for me, so I’ll seize the opportunity!”

Sato Kazuma perked up, "Suoh-senpai, you absolutely must learn some practical and inexpensive skills and come back to teach me!"

"no problem!"

Suoh Takeshi laughed and agreed to his request.

"Then, the team will continue with my previous plan and complete the [Purify the Graveyard] mission. After that, you can take on any mission you like."

"Alright, it's almost time, I'm leaving!" Suoh Takeshi communicated with the anchor point.

"Have a safe trip!" X2

The three said their goodbyes.

Suoh Takeshi closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the scenery before him had changed.

He returned to the world of Demon Slayer.

It was still Mount Natagumo, still the central battlefield.

Suoh Takeshi stood in the shade, watching the sunlight penetrate the dappled shadows of the leaves and shine directly onto the ground.

"Mmm, the sunshine is so nice~"

It was noon, and it would only take half a day to return to the stables after testing the sword skills; it was still early.

Swish!

A barely audible sound of a sword being drawn came from behind, accompanied by a sharp gust of wind as it pierced straight towards Suoh Takeshi's neck, revealing his killing intent in that instant.

'Very fast.'

Suoh Takeru sensed it, sighed, and then rolled forward to dodge it.

He knew who the attacker was; this was the second time.

"Still resorting to sneak attacks? You've got no sportsmanship to tolerate this!"

"Oh dear, Suoh-kun actually dodged it." Shinobu Kocho put away her sword after missing her target and looked at him with a smile.

"Ren, I remember saying it many times: I'm not a ghost!"

"I know."

After nodding, Shinobu Kocho said meaningfully, "Suoh-kun suddenly disappeared just before dawn yesterday. I thought he had deceived me."

In her understanding, all evil spirits would vanish upon seeing the sun.

The fact that Suoh Takeshi disappeared just before sunrise is, in Shinobu Kocho's mind, evidence that he was afraid of being killed by the sun and that's why he ran away in a guilty conscience.

'It's confirmed, Suoh Takeshi is the demon, and he deceived me!' she thought to herself.

But that conjecture vanished the moment before.

Because Suoh Takeshi had rolled over to avoid a sneak attack, he was now standing in the sun, basking in the warm sunlight.

"Do you believe me now?"

Suoh Takeshi stared with dead fish eyes. He knew that Kocho Shinobu still didn't believe him, so he took action to test her.

"Yes, Suoh-kun is not an evil spirit, I already know that."

Shinobu Kocho said with a smile.

"So, is Shinobu here waiting for me?" Suoh Takeshi didn't believe she was just passing by; she must have stayed after the battle at Mount Natagumo and was waiting for him.

Shinobu Kocho nodded. "Suoh-kun, head of the Demon Slayer Corps, Lord Ubuyashiki requests your presence."

"Ubuya Shiki Yoshiya?"

Suoh Takeshi stroked his chin with interest. "Is it alright if I don't go?"

"Sure. But will you not go?"

"will not."

"Then what's there to say?"

Shinobu Kocho's veins bulged; although she was smiling, she was very angry at that moment.

Suoh Taketsukasa was a nemesis to her, and Shinobu Kocho found it troublesome.

'I'm so annoyed, but I still have to keep smiling.'

P.S.: Everyone, Happy Chinese New Year, and may the Year of the Ox bring you good fortune... Could you please cast some votes for me? Thank you!

Chapter 024 Pillar Meeting

He agreed to go to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters with Shinobu Kocho, but was required to wear a black head covering to cover Suoh Takeru's eyes and senses.

This is a condition that cannot be changed.

Suoh Takeru understood that this was a strategy to protect the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters from being exposed.

But actually, this was of no use to him at all.

Because Suoh Takeru has the [Perception] skill, he can clearly see the surrounding terrain, so even if his eyes are covered, it has no effect on him.

This is the devastating impact of fantasy-based skills on the limited knowledge of modern times!

Of course, Suoh Takeshi wouldn't be foolish enough to say, 'This won't work for me.'

Isn't this deliberately messing with people's mentality?

"I'm sorry, Suoh-kun, this is a rule of the Demon Slayer Corps."

Shinobu Kocho placed a black cloth bag over Takeshi Suoh's head. "I hope you can understand so that the location of the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters can be kept secret and the safety of the head of the family can be protected."

"It's okay, I understand."

Suoh Takeru obediently put it on, without showing any sign of reluctance.

Muzan Kibutsuji and the Ubuyashiki family are in a game of hide-and-seek, each trying to find the root of the problem and resolve it at its source.

But both sides hid very well, and neither has been able to find the other for the past thousand years, relying on their subordinates to fight desperately and outwit each other.

Leaving aside the Ubuyashiki family, they had no power to protect themselves and could only rely on the Demon Slayer Corps, so it was only right that they hid.

But Muzan Kibutsuji truly is the king of survival!

Nothing can kill him except the sun, yet he still hides in the shadows, sending his underlings out to cause trouble.

Kibutsuji Muzan's level of composure is second to none!

Suoh Takeshi felt that he and Shin Yong should have a lot to talk about and discuss the essence of Gou Dao.

Then several men in black jumped out from the shadows.

They wore black hoods and veils, leaving only their eyes exposed; they wore black team uniforms with a large "Hidden" character on them.

He is a member of the Hidden Body of the Demon Slayer Corps.

They specialize in handling miscellaneous matters for the Demon Slayer Corps, dealing with the aftermath of the Demon Slayer Corps' work, and also serve as the Butterfly Mansion's emergency medical team.

Shinobu Kocho smiled and said to the members of the Hidden Squad, "Well then, I'll leave it to you."

"Rest assured, Lord Butterfly!" the hidden member said respectfully, "We will definitely bring him safely to headquarters!"

As they spoke, they picked up Suoh Takeshi and ran out.

After changing hands several times, Suoh Takeru arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters while pretending not to know the way.

—The headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Upon arriving at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, remove the black cloth bag from your head.

The scorching sunlight shone directly into Suoh Takeshi's eyes. After his eyes adjusted, he looked around.

Before my eyes were the eight Pillars at the top of the Demon Slayer Corps!

Rock Pillar - The Dark Journey of Sorrowful Isle

Serpent Pillar Obanai Iguro

Mist Hashira - Tokito Muichiro

Love Pillar - Mitsuri Kanroji

Sound Pillar - Universe Heaven Origin

Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku

Water Column - Giyu Tomioka

And standing next to him is the Insect Pillar, Shinobu Kocho.

These people were dressed in distinctive and eye-catching clothing, just like the Demon Slayer Corps Pillars he remembered!

Except for Sanemi Shinazugawa, all the other Pillars were present.