I travel through too many worlds at the same time

Text: Chapter 55 Chapter 54 This fox mask is laughing

Shiraishi looked at Urokodaki Sakonji eagerly, hoping that the old man Urokodaki would give him an answer quickly, whether he agreed or not, and hoped that he would speak quickly.

Urokodaki Sakonji was silent for a long time, until Shiraishi was about to lose his patience, he finally said: "Since you are willing to participate in the final selection, then go ahead."

"Hey, old man Urokodaki, don't you object?"

Bai Shi asked in surprise.

In the past, he would stop his disciples from participating in the final selection. Why is it different when it comes to him?

Old man Urokodaki, you are discriminating against others and you will lose my respect.

Shiraishi looked at Urokodaki Sakonji with resentment, wanting the old man Urokodaki to give him a reasonable explanation.

Urokodaki Sakonji smiled. Seeing Shiraishi like this, he felt very happy. He finally made the little brat depressed.

"You insist on participating in the final selection. I can't persuade you not to go. I can only wish you a safe journey."

Urokodaki Sakonji looked at Shiraishi, his tone serious but trusting: "Shiraishi, you are my most proud disciple. No matter what choice you make, I will support you."

"Since you are going to participate in the final selection, please listen to my advice first."

"Surviving in Fujiki Mountain for seven days does not mean you have to kill evil spirits. You can also hide for seven days."

For the safety of his disciples, Urokodaki Sakonji took the initiative to ask his disciples to hide.

The Demon Slayer Corps' assessment is to survive in Fujiki Mountain for seven days. It is not only a matter of survival, but also of facing the captured evil spirits.

Speaking of which, Bai Shi feels that this assessment mechanism has a lot of problems.

Every year, many people die at the hands of ghosts.

These were all sacrificed in vain, without any value at all. It felt like providing a snack for the ghosts imprisoned in Fujixi Mountain.

Bai Shi used to have no power and didn't dare to make comments casually, but now he has the support of a big boss and has become powerful enough to do as he pleases.

"Old Urokotaki, you underestimate me too much. Aren't they just captured ghosts? I promise not to spare a single one and kill them all!"

Bai Shi said confidently: "This assessment method is wrong. Let the trained children face the captured evil spirits. If they cannot resist, they will be killed by the evil spirits. Their deaths are meaningless and have no value."

"I finally lived to this age, and wanted to contribute to killing ghosts, but I ended up dying at the hands of a captured ghost."

"Haha, old man Urokotaki, don't you think something is wrong?"

Shiraishi expressed his doubts and decided to explain them to Urokodaki Sakonji first, in case he made big news that the old man couldn't bear.

"This is an assessment method that has been implemented for many years. It selects elite members for the Demon Slayer Corps. Don't judge it."

Urokodaki Sakonji said with a frown.

"Got it, old Urokodaki. I am a nobody now. When I become famous, I will definitely propose to change the assessment method."

Bai Shi clenched his fists and swore, "The current assessment method is too bloody. I want to change it to an assessment that will not kill people."

"Wait until you have the ability."

Urokodaki Sakonji stood up, and under Shiraishi's inquiring gaze, he turned and walked to the closet, opened a small cabinet, and took out a mask.

This is a fox-faced mask, called the Disaster-Exorcism Mask, which was carved by Urokodaki Sakonji himself for his disciples.

Every time when his disciples participated in the final selection, he would give one to each of them, in the hope of protecting his disciples from harm.

"This is a gift for you."

Urokodaki Sakonji threw the mask to Shiraishi.

"Thank you, old man Urokotaki, I have wanted a mask like this for a long time. You gave me this..."

After taking the disaster-averting mask thrown to him by Urokodaki Urokodaki, Shiraishi looked at it carefully. It was a giggling little fox with its eyes squinting in a smile. The mask was white in color with a red swirl on the forehead and two red whiskers on both cheeks.

"A smiling fox."

Bai Shi nodded with satisfaction and put the mask on his face.

The field of vision of this mask was not narrow at all, and it did not affect him at all...

"Hehe, it seems that you have listened to my advice, old man Urokotaki. It's not good to be bitter and resentful all day long. You should smile more."

Bai Shi was grinning foolishly, and it was obvious from the looks of it that he was very happy.

Because the masks carved by Urokodaki Sakonji in the past were all very serious, now at his suggestion, smiley masks have appeared.

This is great progress.

I believe there will be more interesting masks in the future.

"Take the mask and go. We will leave Sagiri Mountain tomorrow to participate in the final selection. You can find Zhengumo where to go. She knows where to go."

Urokodaki Sakonji was ready to drive Shiraishi away. Out of sight, out of mind. This kid was so annoying.

"Old Urokodaki, why didn't you just tell me directly?"

Bai Shi asked curiously.

"That's not necessary. Don't you have a very good relationship with Zhengu?"

Urokodaki Sakonji smiled and said, "As long as you go find her, you'll know where to go for the final selection."

"Old Urokotaki, I think you did it on purpose. This is too much and unbecoming of a top master."

Shiraishi looked at Urokodaki Sakonji with disdain, then ran out before Urokodaki Sakonji got angry.

He didn't go look for Zhengu right away.

Anyway, everyone has the same destination, so just ask tomorrow. If you don’t ask, that’s also fine, just follow Zhen Gu.

but……

I just made this girl angry today, and now I have to hang around her tomorrow. I feel like I’m in trouble.

Bai Shi spent the day in worry.

The next morning, Shiraishi got up early and saw Zhen Komo who got up earlier than him.

"Good morning, Miss Makomo."

Shiraishi greeted warmly.

"Humph."

Zhengu snorted arrogantly as a response to Bai Shi, which seemed a bit ruthless, but in fact she was too arrogant and didn't know what to say.

When Shiraishi was trying to get close to Makomo, Urokodaki Sakonji came out, handed a map to Makomo and said, "This is the map to Mt. Fujiki. You must get there within three days."

"If you can't get to Fuji Mountain in time, it means you won't be able to participate in the final selection."

“This is also a test.”

Urokodaki Sakonji paused for a moment before continuing, "Let's go. Your goal is to return safely."

"I want every one of you to be alive."

"Wish ya'll good luck."

After giving his final blessing, Urokodaki Sakonji turned around and walked back into the house.

He closed the door, but did not go to the inner room immediately. Instead, he leaned against the door, took off his Tengu mask, revealing an old face, and sighed softly.

The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.

Over the years, he had disciples participate in the final selection every year, but in the end, none of them came back.

Over time, Urokodaki Sakonji began to doubt his teaching abilities.

Am I really old?

Even the disciples who were carefully trained could not pass the final selection...

You know, every year there are so many disciples who participate in the final selection, and many of them can pass easily, but his disciples...

Urokodaki Sakonji began to doubt his own abilities.

So many of his disciples, whom he had carefully trained, died in the final selection. Urokodaki Sakonji didn't want his disciples to never come back, but he knew he couldn't persuade them, just like Makomo and Shiraishi.

I wonder if these two children he favors can pass the final selection?

Good luck to them.

Main text: Chapter 56 Chapter 55 Heading to Tengxi Mountain

When Urokodaki Sakonji entered the house, Makomo bowed toward the door and shouted loudly, "Master, please rest assured. I will definitely return safely."

"Well, old man Urokodaki, don't worry, I will protect sister Makomo and bring her back with me."

Bai Shi nodded and spoke seriously.

After bowing, Zhengu straightened up, looked at Bai Shi in confusion and asked, "Are you going to participate in the final selection as well?"

"Yes."

Bai Shi said with a smile.

"Didn't you say you wouldn't go before?"

Zhengu asked again.

"Hehe, what happened before was what happened before, and now is now. I've changed my mind. I think it's too dangerous to let you go alone. If something happens to you, old man Urokodaki will be heartbroken. I don't want to make him sad, so I went to participate in the final selection. It was definitely not for you!"

Bai Shi smiled and looked at Zhengu and said, "Sister Zhengu, don't be so self-indulgent and think that I like you. I just treat you as my sister."

"Tsk, you narcissist, who is your sister? I'll say it again, I'm not your sister!"

Shinkomo glared at Shiraishi angrily and said.

"Don't be angry! You are so irritable at such a young age. Be careful not to get crow's feet. That will make you look ugly."

Bai Shi reminded.

"..."

Zhen Gu doesn't want to talk and wants to be alone.

They have been playing together since they were young and can be considered childhood sweethearts. She has long known Shiraishi's personality.

But I'm still very angry.

Why does this annoying guy always pick on her?

How abominable.

You are not a child anymore. If you want to attract girls' attention, is it the only way to use such childish methods?

Zhengu was both angry and furious, and wanted to teach Bai Shi a lesson, but he couldn't find a good opportunity.

I can only endure it.

But just enduring it all the time is not a good idea, we still have to find a way to solve the problem.

What can we do to make Bai Shi obedient?

Zhen Gu couldn't think of any reliable solution for the moment, so he could only take it one step at a time.

"Let's go, sister Zhengu, we are going to Fujixi Mountain to participate in the final selection. You are the only one holding the map, so you know how to get there. Let's set off now."

Bai Shi couldn't read minds, so he couldn't tell what Zhengu was thinking. He thought about setting off early so that he could check out the place.

Although his strength became so strong that he didn't even know how strong it was after he clung to the big boss's thigh, it did not make him arrogant and turn him into a bad boy who looked down on others.

He still has a brain and his rationality has not disappeared. He is not the so-called self-centered person.

"Come with me."

Zhen Gu rolled his eyes. Although he was extremely angry, he did not abandon Bai Shi. He turned around and ran down the mountain.

She was very fast and it seemed like she wanted to test Bai Shi's strength.

If you can't catch up, there is no need to participate in the final selection. Just go home honestly.

Fortunately, Bai Shi's strength has improved, and he has been following behind Zhen Gu, seeming to be at ease.

When Zhen Gu ran to the foot of Mount Sagiri, he was surprised to see Bai Shi following him without even breathing - when did he become so strong?

Even Zhengu, who ran down the mountain, felt tired. At least her breathing became rapid. She had to stop for a few seconds before she could recover.