Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

"Cough cough—"

"Have some water first!"

Kiyokawa Izumi took the water bottle, moistened his throat, and continued to argue.

"I know you think that if you relax the requirements, you won't be able to select outstanding demon-slaying swordsmen."

But I still maintain that sacrifices without value are meaningless, wasteful, and foolish.

The harsh words did not provoke any dissatisfaction from the others, and the other pillars were not petty people.

There may be objections for various reasons, but it will never escalate to the point of a fight on the spot.

"We can discuss the selection process later, and then we can talk about the training of the official team members."

I think the existing stepson system is very good, but it's not enough!

Why can't we conduct some special training to systematically and professionally cultivate those team members?

I know that everyone has their own area to patrol and their own things to do.

When we have free time, could we, as the team members, try to spare some time to guide the team members' training?

If we really don't have the time or the manpower, could we consider inviting the retired Pillar to come out of retirement?

For example, the former Water Pillar, the former Sound Pillar!

They were allowed to step down from their previous roles and take over the training of the team members.

Compile information on meaningful battles or demons and have the team members study it together.

Ladies and gentlemen, times are changing, and we should not remain unchanged.

We could consider purchasing some firearms and preparing large quantities of common poisons to distribute to the team members.

There are so many things we can do instead of complaining here about the serious decline in the quality of our players.

We are pillars, and we should act with the responsibility befitting pillars, addressing problems as they arise.

After finishing his speech in one breath, Kiyokawa Izumi coughed softly again.

He believes there are many ways to improve the skills of ordinary team members.

As for whether purchasing fire extinguishers is illegal or difficult?

Even in this era, there's still a ban on swords, yet the members of the Demon Slayer Corps still carry Nichirin Blades.

If you give up because of a little difficulty, how can you talk about defeating demons and slaying Muzan?

Sitting here, he suddenly understood what Kanae had said—why she wanted her sister to withdraw.

One possibility is that he felt Shinobu was no match for Doma.

Furthermore, he felt that there was no future in the Demon Slayer Corps.

There is no future!

After a brief silence, Sanemi Shinazugawa suddenly said, "As long as it can improve the strength of the team members, I have no objection."

"That's a great idea. More and more ordinary people are being killed, and we're short-handed. We could consider recruiting more team members and asking the retired Pillars to help train them!"

Kyojuro Rengoku, sitting upright, spoke solemnly.

He wondered if his father would be motivated by this and participate in the team's special training.

"If my lord agrees, I have no objection."

After pondering for a moment, Yuzui Tengen looked at his lord, who was sitting upright and smiling.

"As the number of people increases, management becomes more difficult... but times are changing."

Shinobu Kocho truly didn't expect that Izumi Kiyokawa would announce such a major change at this meeting.

I knew he would do something reckless, but what he said wasn't entirely unreasonable.

It really does look a bit like a pillar.

What are they all talking about? Never mind, it doesn't matter. I'll forget it all soon anyway... When will this end...?

Tokito Muichiro thought to himself, feeling rather bored.

"Those who lack determination are not suitable to become demon slayers. We can dissuade those with weak will, but the selection process must be taken seriously."

As for bringing out the retired pillars, that's something for the lord to consider.

Namo Amitabha Buddha!

The rock pillar, with its hands clasped together, wept uncontrollably, but everyone else was clearly used to it.

As for Senior Brother Yiyong, he didn't say a word. He just sat there, listening silently without uttering a sound.

Perhaps he felt unworthy to be a pillar and had no right to speak in such a situation?

Looking around at everyone, Kagaya Ubuyashiki listened attentively to their thoughts and opinions, and said with a smile.

"The evil spirits that cling to life are still devouring people. Perhaps we should also make some changes."

"Quan, can I entrust the training of the first batch of team members to you?"

Hearing this, Kiyokawa Izumi knew it was going to be troublesome, but since it was he who had brought it up, what could he do?

"Can!"

He paid more attention to his subordinates than to his lord.

They wouldn't subconsciously assume that the sacrifices of those lower-ranking swordsmen are a given.

"Don't push yourself too hard. Be patient. If you can, help Kiyokawa Izumi more."

"My lord said calmly and gently."

"yes!"

"As for the selection, I need some time to think about it."

The traditional selection process has a long history, but from the perspective of later generations, it seems quite problematic.

However, considering the current situation, it's understandable that they didn't readily agree.

The lord also needs time to consider and to contact those retired pillars.

Kiyokawa Izumi will not urge him, and even if no changes are made, he will not be too disappointed.

After all, these weren't things he really wanted to do; he just couldn't stand by and watch, so he chose to say a few more words.

It's good to change it.

It's better not to change it.

None of this will affect his determination.