Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

"Our lord has arrived!"

Supported by two little girls who looked like dolls, Kagaya Ubuyashiki appeared before everyone.

Apart from Kiyokawa Izumi, the other eight people respectfully knelt on one knee.

Kiyokawa Izumi simply sat cross-legged on the ground, which naturally attracted the attention of others.

"You bastard..."

Sanemi Shinazugawa said with some dissatisfaction.

"Are you talking about me? Don't you remember how outrageous you were back then?"

Kiyokawa Izumi did not kneel down to fit in. There are many ways to express respect, and kneeling is something he is neither used to nor likes.

In his eyes, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was practically a leader.

When facing a leader who cares about you, you may genuinely respect him, but you would never go so far as to kneel down.

As a time traveler, he could not truly accept a lord; the so-called relationship between ruler and subject was rubbish in his eyes.

He's staying with the Demon Slayer Corps now not because he's decided to pledge allegiance to this person, but because he has something he wants to do, and it doesn't have much to do with this person.

It doesn't matter who sits in this seat, whether it's him or his child, it has no impact on Kiyokawa Izumi.

Of course, he knew that this unusual behavior might lower his colleagues' favorability, but he didn't care.

Their genuine respect for this person is their business.

Understanding and respect.

"Sanemi!"

The lord said softly, "If he didn't even have this much magnanimity, he wouldn't have earned the respect and love of others." He continued.

"The weather is great today. It's nice to see you all again, and I'm glad to have another reliable pillar."

Wishing you good health!

Kiyokawa Izumi said naturally.

These words made Sanemi even more dissatisfied.

He was the first one there! He was the first to arrive!

He should be the one to offer his best wishes and greetings!

Does this newcomer even know anything?

He's just as despicable as that bastard!

"Izumi, is your injury any better?"

"After a period of rest, he should be almost recovered."

"Then, let's begin this meeting of the Pillars!"

……

Inside the room, everyone sat on the floor.

To Kiyokawa Izumi's left is Kocho Shinobu, and to his right is Shinazugawa Sanemi, who is very unhappy with him.

"Before the meeting begins, may I say a few words?"

In this environment, surrounded by swordsmen stronger than him, Kiyokawa Izumi showed no nervousness or hesitation, and his voice rang out clearly.

All eyes turned to him, and the lord sitting opposite him smiled and nodded.

"In my opinion, both the selection process and the training of the team members are extremely unreasonable!"

Kiyokawa Izumi, attending this kind of meeting for the first time, dared to spout nonsense here—in his opinion, there was no difference between the Demon Slayer Corps and a makeshift gang.

Both the selection process and subsequent training were far too irregular!

"Let's start with the final selection process. It was cruel and a waste of talent."

Each year, only a handful of swordsmen can pass the selection process; the vast majority die during the selection.

Why can't the selection method be changed?

Before participating in the selection, some basic tests can be conducted, such as speed, strength, and swordsmanship.

Those who are clearly unqualified will be directly asked to leave, and their trainers will be punished.

Can't those trainers tell whether someone has the talent to become a swordsman, or whether they are suitable to become a demon-slaying swordsman? Are they just being perfunctory, or is it a lack of ability?

Irresponsible breeders must be warned!

As for those swordsmen who were persuaded to leave, those with special talents and those with strong will who were unwilling to leave can be added to the hidden ranks.

Kiyokawa Izumi's voice was loud and clear, and his calm gaze swept over each pillar.

"As for the selection process, could we lower the difficulty a bit? For example, would passing be considered as successfully slaying three evil spirits?"

You can have the ravens keep watch.

In addition, a group of team members, or even idle pillars, can be recruited to save obviously unqualified team members, so as to prevent them from losing their lives in vain.

If there is a shortage of manpower, could we discuss with the retired former pillars and have them participate in the selection process to minimize casualties?

"Too weak! Can swordsmen selected like this really slay demons? At this rate, the Demon Slayer Corps will only get weaker and weaker, won't it?"

Uzui Tengen suddenly spoke up. As a ninja by training, he had long been accustomed to life and death.

"Sacrifices that are not worthwhile are meaningless!"

Kiyokawa Izumi suddenly turned his head and said seriously, "What's the difference between sending people who are not strong enough to participate in the selection and sending them to their deaths? What value do their deaths have?"

"It is precisely because of this kind of selection that there is a shortage of manpower, and that some talented swordsmen lose their lives at a young age. I don't think this kind of selection is correct!"

The determination in his words was clear to everyone present.

"It's pointless. Participating in the selection process means being prepared to risk your life!"

Obanai Iguro, the Serpent Pillar, said coldly that he didn't think there was any point in doing this, as even with a large number of ordinary team members, it would be difficult to defeat the Twelve Demon Moons.

"Perhaps we could consider it?"

Shinobu Kocho then spoke up as well.