"Has everyone finished talking?" Ubuyashiki Kagaya emerged, supported by two children. He was now blind.
"Good morning, everyone. The weather is nice today. I imagine the sky outside is clear?"
Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Pillar, spoke first: "Seeing that our Master is in good health, I am overjoyed. Sanemi wishes you abundant fortune, happiness, and everlasting peace."
"Thank you, Sanemi. Then let us begin this meeting."
Sanemi Shinazugawa spoke again: "Master, before the meeting begins, could there be an explanation regarding Tanjiro Kamado bringing a demon?"
Ubuyashiki Kagaya also felt it was appropriate to address this first.
"That is reasonable. My apologies for surprising you all. I approve of the actions of Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko. I hope you will accept them alongside me."
Gyomei Himejima: "Even if it is Master's word, I find it difficult to obey."
Tengen Uzui: "I also magnificently object. I cannot accept a team member who keeps a demon with them."
Mitsuri Kanroji: "I will absolutely obey any condition from Master."
Muichiro Tokito: "I am indifferent, as I will soon forget anyway..."
Obanai Iguro: "I cannot trust them. After all, I despise demons the most."
Kyojuro Rengoku: "I deeply respect Master, but I cannot understand. I will oppose this with all my might."
Sanemi Shinazugawa: "Slaying demons is the very foundation of the Demon Slayer Corps. I humbly request severe punishment for Tanjiro Kamado and Giyu Tomioka."
Li Xing could no longer stand listening: "Each and every one of you is so long-winded, it's annoying. Your distrust and hatred are your own affairs. Tanjiro can stay with me. If all else fails, I will take Tanjiro and leave the Demon Slayer Corps. If you have the guts, come and slay us!"
"What are you looking at? Don't think I'm afraid of you just because you look fierce. I'll make it clear here today: I will protect Tanjiro and Nezuko. Who agrees? Who opposes?"
After speaking, Li Xing unleashed his fighting spirit, causing fine cracks to appear on the ground. On the verge of achieving Transparency, Li Xing feared none of the people present.
"Li Xing, I'll get angry if you act like this again," Shinobu Kocho warned him.
Li Xing felt helpless. He just wanted to scare them a little and see who would support him.
"I'm just trying to scare them. Look at them, they can't even speak."
Sanemi Shinazugawa, being hot-tempered, immediately stood up upon hearing Li Xing's annoying words: "Perfect. If you want to leave, then leave. You can take this demon-carrying swordsman with you, but I *will* kill this demon."
Ubuyashiki Kagaya did not want Li Xing and the others to escalate the conflict. They were all his beloved children.
"Li Xing, Sanemi, stop quarreling. Get along well." Kagaya then asked Chihaya to retrieve and read a letter. Chihaya immediately brought forth a letter.
"This letter was written by Sakonji Urokodaki, a former Pillar. I will read parts of it aloud to everyone."
"Please permit Tanjiro Kamado to travel with his demon sister. Although Nezuko has transformed into a demon, she retains a tenacious will and human rationality. Even after two full years of starvation, she has never harmed a single person."
"I am aware that this is extraordinary, but it is an undeniable fact. If one day Nezuko Kamado goes berserk and attacks humans, then her brother Tanjiro Kamado, Sakonji Urokodaki, and Giyu Tomioka, will all commit seppuku as atonement!"
Li Xing immediately applauded and laughed: "Hahaha, count me in for seppuku."
Tanjiro froze, tears streaming down his face: "Mr. Urokodaki, Mr. Tomioka, Mr. Li Xing..."
"Hmph! Seppuku will be useless then. If you really want to die, find a corner and kill yourself. There's no guarantee with this sort of thing!" Sanemi Shinazugawa declared.
Kyojuro Rengoku also stated: "Sanemi is right. Once a demon eats a person, it cannot be undone. No matter how many people commit seppuku, those eaten by demons cannot be brought back to life."
Li Xing knew it was time to provide proof. The best proof would be Sanemi Shinazugawa's rare blood, a truly exceptional variant that would intoxicate any demon upon tasting even a drop. Thinking of this, Li Xing wore a sinister smile.
He then materialized his "Star Cloud" and swiftly slashed diagonally towards Sanemi Shinazugawa's chest. Due to the suddenness of the event and Li Xing's unparalleled speed, no one reacted before Sanemi's chest bore a large gash.
"Mr. Sanemi, since that's the case, let's prove it. Please come to a place without sunlight. You're bleeding now, which is perfect for the demonstration. I've heard your blood is the rare blood most beloved by demons!"
"Li Xing, please do not be too harsh on Sanemi. Get along well." Although Ubuyashiki Kagaya could not see, he understood what had happened.
Sanemi Shinazugawa wanted to retaliate with a sword strike, but given Li Xing's speed, he was undoubtedly a formidable opponent. He could only snort.
...
Under the eaves, Sanemi Shinazugawa yelled in front of Nezuko's box: "Demon, come out! Come out and eat! This is your favorite rare blood!"
Li Xing also brought Tanjiro under the eaves. Nezuko crawled out of the box, slapped Sanemi Shinazugawa away with a single blow, and then rushed into Tanjiro's embrace.
Li Xing looked astonished: "This is different from what I read. Didn't she endure it for a while in the original work? She just slapped him away."
Ubuyashiki Kagaya, being blind, asked: "What happened?"
Chihaya replied: "Nezuko slapped Sanemi Shinazugawa away and ran into Tanjiro Kamado's arms."
At this, Kagaya smiled: "This proves that Nezuko will not attack humans. I hope everyone will get along and stop arguing." The last sentence was directed at Li Xing. Ubuyashiki Kagaya could sense Li Xing's strong goodwill towards the Kamado siblings.
"However, Tanjiro, even so, there will still be those within the Demon Slayer Corps who cannot let go of your sister. Therefore, you must prove yourself in the future, prove it to everyone."
"Go defeat the Twelve Kizuki. Only then will your words carry more weight."
Tanjiro was immensely grateful to his Master and felt a surge of determination.
"Yes, I will definitely do it. I will definitely defeat the Twelve Kizuki and Muzan Kibutsuji."
Li Xing knew the matter was nearing its end, so he decided to return to the Butterfly Mansion to eat bear meat.
"Master, since that's the case, I'll take Tanjiro and Nezuko back to the Butterfly Mansion. You can continue your meeting. If anyone has any objections to me in the future, feel free to find me. I will gladly accompany you to the end!"
With that, he picked up Nezuko on his back and slung Tanjiro over his shoulder, then left.
"Mr. Li Xing, could you change your method..."
"Shut up. I'll carry you however I want. Do you expect me to hug you?"
Tanjiro: "(╥╯﹏╰╥)ง"