## Chapter 325: The Exposed Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters!

## Chapter 325: The Exposed Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters!

While Crocodile was causing a huge commotion, Lucci and Mumei, having been following Sakonji Urokodaki through the Deep Mountains and Old Forests, were completely unaware of the changes happening outside.

Perhaps the path to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters was truly this difficult, or perhaps the Former Water Hashira leading the way was being overly cautious and took several detours. In any case, it made the little girl in the group unhappy.

"Hey, hey, Trainer uncle, how much further do we have to go? We've already climbed four mountains!"

Mumei quickly walked a couple of steps to Sakonji Urokodaki's side, puffing out her cheeks in complaint. However, due to the Tengu Mask, she couldn't see his Expression at all.

"We're almost there. About another hour, probably around noon," Sakonji Urokodaki said in a deep voice, looking up at the sky.

Behind them, Lucci followed with a blank Expression, occasionally turning to observe the surrounding Environment, looking as though he was constantly on alert.

But in reality, he was letting the Transponder Snail on his Shoulder see more clearly so that the drawing personnel at the Command Center could make the Map more complete.

Although the Vivire Card could also guide their direction, it was still necessary to draw the Map in advance just in case.

It must be said that the deceptive nature of the Transponder Snail Creature was remarkable. On the surface, it looked like a strange-looking Snail, and the Handset on its back would simply be regarded as decoration.

After all, people in this World wouldn't think it could make calls, take photos, or even Live Broadcast photography. This was a blind spot in their thinking.

Sakonji Urokodaki's estimation of Time and Distance was very accurate. About two hours later, a stone-paved road appeared before the three of them. Its grey-black color was vastly different from the mountain path they had been on.

In addition, rows of Wisteria Trees were planted on both sides of the stone road, which were very beautiful.

"Are we finally here!"

Seeing this scene, Mumei breathed a sigh of relief, her face filled with a joyful Smile.

"Yes, I've already sent the Kasugai Crow to report. Just wait a moment, someone will come to meet us from inside."

If Sakonji Urokodaki had returned alone, these procedures would certainly not be necessary. But Lucci and Mumei were not yet Members of the Demon Slayer Corps after all.

Soon.

A young man wearing a Black Uniform walked over and Respectfully said to him, "The Master/Head has asked me to lead you and the two guests to the Ubuyashiki Estate for a meeting."

"Do I need to go too?"

Sakonji Urokodaki felt that since he was no longer a Hashira, it was not appropriate for him to enter the Manor according to Demon Slayer Corps Discipline.

"Yes, the Master/Head said that regarding the Matter of Mr. Mitsui and the Kamado Siblings, he still needs you to explain it to the Hashira."

"Oh?"

"You mean those Hashira and Tanjiro are all in the Manor now? What happened?" Sakonji Urokodaki asked in surprise.

"Kamado Tanjiro performed the Elimination of the Lower Rank Demon on Mount Natagumo, but the Insect Hashira, Lord Shinobu Kocho, discovered that he was carrying a Demon with him. A Hashira Meeting is currently being held to conduct a Trial regarding this Situation."

The young man from The Kakushi, the logistics Department of the Demon Slayer Corps, gave a simple explanation of the Situation.

"So that's how it is..."

Sakonji Urokodaki was both shocked that Tanjiro, who had only left him a few days ago, could defeat a Twelve Kizuki, and worried about the outcome of the Hashira's Trial for him.

"It's a good thing the Letter I wrote earlier should have reached the Head's hands by now..."

"Please."

Seeing that he wasn't Speaking, the young man stepped aside and gestured to Lucci and Mumei, then led the three of them along the stone path towards the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters hidden within the mountain forest.

Meanwhile, inside the Ubuyashiki Estate.

Kneeling on the ground were the Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho, the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito, the Love Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji, the Serpent Hashira, Obanai Iguro, the Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima, and the Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa, who was pinning Tanjiro to the ground. They were listening to Nichika Ubuyashiki, the daughter of the Head, read the Letter written by the Former Water Hashira, Sakonji Urokodaki.

"Please forgive Tanjiro for bringing his sister, who is a Demon. Nezuko Kamado possesses strong Mental Power, and thus retains her Human sanity. Even when in a state of hunger, she has never devoured Humans. She has maintained this state for two years. You may find this situation hard to believe at first, but it is an undeniable Fact. If Nezuko should ever attack a Human, Kamado Tanjiro, along with Sakonji Urokodaki and Giyu Tomioka, will commit seppuku to atone for the Crime."

This was only part of the Letter's Content. Nevertheless, it still shocked the Hashira below. Only the Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa, was full of displeasure. A few breaths after she finished reading the Letter, he immediately spoke.

"What good would committing seppuku do?"

"If you want to die, just go die and rot away! That guarantees nothing!"

Following that, the Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima, also loudly echoed, "Just as Shinazugawa said, if she eats a person, the situation will be irreversible. How can we, the Demon Slayer Corps, apologize to that victim? After all, the person killed cannot be revived!"

"That is true."

As the Master of the Demon Slayer Corps and the Head of the Ubuyashiki Family, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, although his face was severely disfigured by a Curse and his eyes had become White Eyes, completely blind, he still wore a gentle Smile on his face, and his Speaking voice was pleasant.

"We cannot guarantee that she will not attack Humans, nor can we prove it. However, we also cannot prove that she *will* attack Humans, because the Fact that Nezuko has not eaten Humans for over two years exists, and three people have staked their lives for her. If you wish to deny these things, the denying party must Pay something greater than this. Do you all have such Will?"

"Furthermore, I have something else I wish to convey to my Children. This Tanjiro previously encountered Muzan Kibutsuji."

"What!!!"

Although his tone was calm and natural, to the nine Hashira, it was like a thunderclap in their ears.

"How is that possible? Not even a Hashira-level individual has ever come into contact with him!" The Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, with his snow-white silver hair, looked up in disbelief.

"You mean this guy..."

For a moment, all the Hashira's Gazes focused on Kamado Tanjiro, who was pinned down by the Wind Hashira. Everyone's Expression was filled with shock.

"What does he look like? What is his Ability? Where did you meet him!" The Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, quickly demanded.

"Did you fight him in Combat?" Giyu Tomioka, who was the Water Hashira but didn't want to admit he was a Hashira, also asked softly.

"What did Muzan do? Did you find his base? Hey! Answer me quickly!" The Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa, was even more agitated, grabbing Tanjiro's hair and fiercely scolding him.

However, this also aroused the displeasure of the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui.

"Shut your mouth!"

"First tell me what Muzan Kibutsuji's Ability is!"

Just as the Demon Slayer Corps Hashira were getting Excited about the information Tanjiro might have about Muzan, Lucci, Mumei, and Sakonji Urokodaki were also approaching, following the young man from The Kakushi.

However, when they walked into the Manor, what they saw was a strange Screen Feed of the Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa, confronting a little girl wearing a Black Kimono in the hall.

"Huh, that Girl seems to be a Demon~"

At this moment, Mumei sensed Nezuko's Aura through Observation Haki. She looked up at Sakonji Urokodaki in surprise and asked, "Uncle, didn't you say the Demon Slayer Corps is a Tissue that specializes in killing Demons?"

The latter became awkward when asked, rubbing the back of his head, and said, "Uh, she's different..."

Lucci, however, was more concerned with the Aura of the Hashira, especially the Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima.

Because his Aura was not only the Strongest, but his physique was over two meters tall, about half a body taller than the men and women beside him, and even slightly taller than himself.

He hadn't expected such an Anomaly to appear in this World full of short people.

"No wonder this Sakonji Urokodaki didn't give my Height any special look. So that's how it is..."

(End of Chapter)