Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

"Little devil:

The messenger crows are making a lot of noise early in the morning. I heard you've become a pillar, but you haven't written a letter back. Are you still arguing about those things?

You lack the talent to become a swordsman; it seems I, as your trainer, am the less than qualified.

As the weather gets colder, don't forget to wear an extra layer when you go on missions.

If you encounter a dead end, you can take a step back.

Retreating when necessary is not out of cowardice, but to conserve the power to slay demons tomorrow and the day after.

Remember, don't be impulsive or reckless!

Don't worry.

"You little rascal, you've only just recovered from your injury and you're already wandering around everywhere?"

Kiyokawa Izumi gently stroked the raven on her shoulder, her feelings somewhat complicated.

He had read the letter, but he was not the original owner of this body after all.

The old man felt that he was still holding a grudge about what he had said before and was too embarrassed to apologize to the little brat, but he also felt somewhat guilty.

You're saying a swordsman who can become a pillar has no talent?

It's obvious that he's old and blind, and he's not qualified to be a trainer anymore.

While feeling guilty, I was also somewhat worried.

I wrote this letter specifically to tell him that he should step back when necessary and not be foolish.

Demons, especially the Twelve Demon Moons, are not so easy to deal with. Don't get carried away and become arrogant just because you killed the Lower Moon Six.

Over the years, the upper moon has remained unchanged.

Many, many pillars were killed by the Upper Moon.

The fact that Kiyokawa Izumi, at such a young age, quickly became a pillar was not a good thing in the eyes of the older generation.

What the old man didn't know was that Kiyokawa Izumi was not the same person he was before participating in the selection; he had a sense of proportion.

"Because I didn't know how to get along with them, I deliberately avoided seeing them, but I didn't expect it to make them worry unnecessarily. Honestly, I don't know what to say."

Kiyokawa Izumi put the letter away, planning to reply to a few more letters that evening.

Let me briefly explain my recent situation, my health, and my future plans.

Even if I don't know, it's fine. But knowing that someone is worried about me, Izumi Kiyokawa will definitely do something.

"What are you all doing now?"

He turned around, his imposing gaze sweeping over the crowd.

I really wish I could whip them from behind.

He becomes lax when he's not watching closely; if Tanjiro had put in even the slightest effort, he wouldn't have gotten so angry that he wanted to kill someone.

I always have this urge to make my Nichirin Blade see blood.

Kiyokawa Izumi actually has a pretty good temper. He might be ruthless with his words, but he knows his limits with his hands. At most, he'll leave them with some minor scratches that will heal in a couple of days.

Do you think this is Zhu's way of showing them care?

I just don't want it to affect tomorrow's training.

Why are there still people who don't know how to breathe properly?

"Most swordsmen have mastered Water Breathing, and they're mostly at Level 1, just starting out."

"Free-range rearing is definitely not working. Without guidance, there are too many unnecessary actions, too many flaws, and problems everywhere!"

"That concludes the morning training. Take a break and go eat."

"cough--"

As soon as Kiyokawa Izumi finished speaking, sheathing his sword, the entire group collapsed to the ground, as if they had instantly lost their souls.

……

Well waterside

The shirtless swordsmen are taking a shower here.

"How terrifying! Are all Pillars this terrifying?"

"Exactly! And his eyes, they suddenly turned red, it scared me so much I thought a demon had appeared in front of me."

"Luckily, they didn't ask who my breeder was..."

The official team members, who had been tormented all morning, chatted amongst themselves.

"You people are simply too much! Considering the high casualties among ordinary team members and the lack of guidance, he specifically raised this issue at the Zhuhe meeting."

"I just fought Lower Moon Six not long ago, and my injuries haven't even healed, yet I'm in charge of your special training..."

Unable to bear it any longer, Kanzaki Aoi put her hands on her hips and began to scold the official team members.

Her opinion of Kiyokawa Izumi has now changed considerably.

It's hard to believe that someone so unserious would actually care about the team members below.

Unfortunately, these official team members are disappointing, complaining all the time.

……

"Is Kanao going to train with them?"

Looking at the taciturn Kanao, Kiyokawa Izumi smiled slightly and couldn't help but ask.

The little girl had a faint smile on her face, like a delicate porcelain doll, and would not act without a command.

She didn't answer, she just stood there dumbfounded.

Post-traumatic stress disorder with selective mutism... Abused by parents due to poverty and sold into slavery... The psychological trauma left by childhood takes a lifetime to heal.

Knowing the reason, Kiyokawa Izumi did not find this person rude and his tone remained gentle.

"If you're unsure which option to choose, how about we try flipping a coin?"

Upon hearing this, Kanao subconsciously took out a coin, about the size of her thumb, and tossed it high into the air. The girl caught it steadily as it fell.

A moment later, the girl smiled and shook her head.

Does flipping a coin mean you won't go?

"Tanjiro is definitely the one I need for this!"

Kiyokawa Izumi didn't force the man; he was just asking casually out of boredom.

As for why he has so much free time?

Training the team members doesn't require much effort, but a certain unnamed water column is slow to appear, which is both frustrating and infuriating.

Where is that bastard Giyu Tomioka?

Didn't you say you were coming?

Where is his friend?