Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

If we say that we have zero tolerance for evil spirits...

Then why keep so many evil spirits in Tengxi Mountain?

If we're looking at their value, then these captive demons can be used for selection, so we don't kill them.

In comparison, isn't Nezuko, who has escaped Muzan's control, more valuable than the demons he keeps?

You can't say that it's right for an organization to keep evil spirits, or that it's unforgivable for a swordsman to bring along an evil spirit that doesn't eat people—Kiyokawa Izumi couldn't accept such an explanation.

When it's time to make a statement, he won't utter any ambiguous or nonsensical remarks.

"As pillars, we should look at problems more comprehensively, objectively and rationally, rather than being dominated by our own emotions."

Having fought this far, what are we pursuing?

Kill some evil spirits, kill some lower moons?

Are you kidding me!

Aren't our targets Muzan and the Upper Moons?

Is it appropriate for a pillar to jump to conclusions based on doubt and distrust?

Some short-tempered people couldn't help but want to interrupt, but Kiyokawa Izumi, who had already noticed this, interrupted them in advance.

"Isn't what we need to do now to confirm whether what this boy said is true or false?"

If it's fake, then there's nothing to say. The man-eating demon cannot be let go, and the swordsman who shelters the demon must be severely punished.

But what if it's true?

Even if there's only a one in ten thousand chance that she actually encounters a demon that doesn't eat people, does that mean she's already escaped Muzan's control?

Will this help us in our fight against Muzan?

Kiyokawa Izumi is not the same as Giyu, who cannot speak.

To express one's attitude without reservation.

Yet you can't criticize his stance—did he condone evil? Obviously not!

Isn't everything we've said based on the premise of defeating Muzan?

This is the absolutely correct stance within the Demon Slayer Corps.

"I think Mr. Kiyokawa Izumi's words make a lot of sense."

The first to express support was not the most familiar ninja.

Instead, it was Kanroji Mitsuri who was born into a happy and fulfilling family.

Having neither a painful past nor an unresolved hatred for evil spirits, she was able to view problems rationally.

As for Shinobu Kocho, her feelings at this moment were undoubtedly very contradictory and complicated.

Her hatred for demons is inherited from her older sister; she doesn't believe in demons that don't eat people and is surprised by Kiyokawa Izumi's attitude.

Unable to make a quick decision, her silence was inevitable.

Even so, I still can't agree with it.

Although Yinzhu's wording became slightly more euphemistic, his attitude did not change significantly.

"Incomprehensible, unbelievable!"

Obanai, who was staring intently at Kiyokawa Izumi, was also very puzzled as to why she would say such a thing.

"A ghost is a ghost; there are no exceptions!"

Sanemi, whose attitude was the most extreme, had a slightly ferocious expression and was already walking over with his Nichirin Blade in hand.

"Let our lord decide!"

Kiyokawa Izumi, not wanting to clash with him, chose to back down.

The two sides have different positions.

Kiyokawa Izumi, with his God-like perspective, knew how important the Nezuko was. In addition, he didn't have a deep-seated hatred for demons, so he was able to say those words in a relatively rational way.

To put it more nicely, you could say it's about looking at the issue rationally.

From another perspective, one could also criticize him for talking without understanding the situation.

You haven't had such a tragic past, you haven't experienced those things, so what gives you the right to demand that other pillars look at the issue objectively and rationally?

She deserves to be killed simply because she's a ghost!

Whether you agree or disagree, there is no wrong answer.

"Get out of the way!"

Sanemi said it very directly.

"Then let's prove it!"

Isn't that the crux of the problem?

Without a God's-eye view, they were unwilling to believe it.

After thinking it over, I realized that I really should prove it.

Kiyokawa Izumi was more measured than Sanemi.

Maintaining his normal breathing, he gently carried the wooden box to a shady spot.

All eyes turned to him, and they seemed to realize what he was about to do.

Kiyokawa Izumi didn't bother with any words. He drew his Nichirin Blade and, without changing his expression, slashed his own arm. He didn't even use his breathing to stop the bleeding, letting the blood flow freely.

Compared to the rough Sanemi, his actions were definitely much gentler.

The sound of swallowing saliva could be clearly heard. Kiyokawa Izumi glanced at him out of the corner of his eye—don't slap me in the face, you can endure rare blood, so ordinary blood shouldn't be a problem, right?

that's the truth.

Mizuko had absolutely no interest in the blood flowing from the Kiyokawa spring.

The pillars who witnessed this scene were all stunned.

Perhaps Kiyokawa Izumi has a point?

"When we're guided by our emotions, are we really less objective and comprehensive in our perspectives?"

"How can there be such a peculiar evil spirit? It's unbelievable!"

No one knows what kind of devastation Sanemi was enduring at that moment.

"Would you like to try it yourself?"

Kiyokawa Izumi asked softly.

Rare blood is definitely more attractive than my blood.

Sanemi, who had been keeping quiet, was definitely going to give it a try.

The breaking of his stereotypes undoubtedly had a profound impact on him.

The mother, who had become a demon, showed no mercy to her own child, but this demon before them was so unusual.