Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

"That's so unfair! Why did you just leave me like that?"

Doma, who was still shaking his head, suddenly realized that Muzan and the other Upper Moons had already left the scene.

Am I disliked?

It's not that I'm particularly interested in the mission; I just wanted to go with everyone.

I haven't gone on a mission with my companions yet.

But they went too far, abandoning themselves.

……

"You and Butterfly did a great job protecting the ordinary team members while also managing to defeat Upper Moon Three."

Wearing his special uniform, Himejima Gyomei suddenly stopped what he was doing and said in a gentle tone.

Not far away, Kiyokawa Izumi, draped in a jet-black haori, slowly walked over. He stared in disbelief at the enormous rock in front of him, so large that his arms could not encircle it.

"You don't seem very happy. Is something on your mind?"

"Instinctively, I had a feeling that what awaited me was a fierce battle."

As Kiyokawa Izumi stared blankly at the boulder, he said softly, "Some people might sacrifice themselves, some might be seriously injured. As the one who proposed the plan, I also hesitated for a moment... Was it a bit too hasty?"

Mr. Iwazumi, who had been listening attentively, said in a steady voice, "The plan you proposed is approved by both the lord and us."

Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You're not fighting this alone. Namo Amitabha!

"It's only because I feel my strength is insufficient that I have such concerns... I came here to ask you for advice on how to train my own strength."

In addition, I would also like to have a friendly exchange with you.

Kiyokawa Izumi frankly stated his purpose.

Besides asking for advice on how to refine his physical body, he also wanted to see just how much of a gap there was between him and the strongest member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Compared to the other pillars, Mr. Rock Pillar is undoubtedly somewhat of a loner.

You won't see him in the Butterfly Mansion, let alone fight him.

Kiyokawa Izumi has never actually sparred with this person—arm wrestling matches don't count as sparring.

For him now, neither wind nor water can put enough pressure on him during training.

Having not yet mastered the patterns and clarity, the gap between them and Kiyokawa Izumi is quite obvious.

Kiyokawa Izumi even suspected that the man in front of her had mastered the technique thoroughly, but because he did not spar with others and only trained alone, he had not revealed it.

Even now, he still seems unfathomable – which is something that Kiyokawa Izumi finds incredible. He can't see through the depths of the rock pillar.

"Because you have mastered the art of transparency, you're able to conceal your aura?"

Kiyokawa Izumi couldn't help but start to have doubts.

Because I wasn't that familiar with this person and we hardly ever interacted, I was being so polite in my words.

"I see, Namo Amitabha!"

Iwazumi naturally wouldn't refuse Kiyokawa Izumi's request, but after a slight hesitation, he ultimately didn't say anything.

Although he was blind, he was very perceptive and could tell that the young swordsman in front of him seemed to be worried about something.

Kiyokawa Izumi's intuition told her that the upcoming battle might be a fierce one, and that she might encounter an unimaginably powerful demon... but intuition is also unpredictable.

The plan has already begun, so we can't just give up because of some unfounded worries, can we?

As Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, they have missions to carry out and their own things to do.

It is undoubtedly unrealistic to have people gather and wait in the same place for an extended period of time.

The only forces that can be mobilized are the three Pillars, plus some ordinary team members.

If the Upper Moon is attracted, the first thing the Pillars will need to do is to hold it off with all their might.

Nearby pillars will also arrive to provide support immediately.

There are at most two or three active pillars in the surrounding area.

It cannot be guaranteed that we can attract Upper Moons. We need to deploy a certain amount of force in places such as the swordsmith village and headquarters, or other regions, in order to avoid any unexpected events.

Five to six Pillar-level swordsmen were mobilized for this upcoming project, demonstrating the high level of importance attached to it.

The Demon Slayer Corps headquarters might attract Muzan's attention, but it's certainly not something he'd be particularly concerned about or eager to attend to.

It has nothing to do with the blue spider lily, nor can it help him overcome his weaknesses and become an immortal, perfect being. Given Muzan's personality, the possibility of him personally taking action is extremely slim.

They will send out Upper Moon demons, but it's unlikely they'll mobilize their entire force, because Muzan hasn't taken the Demon Slayer Corps that seriously yet.

With that in mind, five to six Pillar-level swordsmen would be more than enough.

Neither the clear spring nor the unfathomable rock pillar can be compared to ordinary pillars.

With them as the main force, there is a great chance of holding off or even defeating the upper moon.

This is certainly a gamble, but it's not without a chance of winning. Since they rarely encounter Upper Moon Pillars, they are naturally willing to take the gamble.

The potential rewards far outweigh the risks, so isn't it worth taking the plunge?

With changes unprecedented in centuries, how can we shrink back in fear?