Demon Slayer: The Naruto Hashira is a pure villain!

After all... frequent repairs to the dojo would also significantly impact the training of other swordsmen.

"Haha, it seems there is such a thing." Yaozai chuckled twice, no longer bothering with pleasantries, and started talking to a brick wall.

"Matsuko told me that Miss Kuwashima encountered Upper Moon One after this mission, is that right?"

"hold head high."

Yayoi gave a perfunctory reply, her gaze constantly and unintentionally falling on the plate of taiyaki on the table, her intentions undisguised.

Kagaya chuckled, pushing the plate towards the table. "Miss Kuwashima can have some if she likes."

"Thank you, my lord." Yayoi didn't stand on ceremony with Kagaya and immediately began to savor the delicious sweets.

These are indeed the sweets from the lord's residence; they're delicious.

Yayoi enjoyed the meal, which made it easier for her to ask questions.

"How much information does Miss Nazang Island know about Upper Moon One?"

Yayoi counted on her fingers as she ate and gave her report.

"Over 1.9 meters tall, almost human-looking, with six eyes, and quite ugly. He carries a Nichirin Blade, so he seems to have been a samurai in his previous life?"

"By the way, he knows how to use breathing techniques."

"Breathing technique?" Kagaya's eyes showed obvious surprise.

"Hmm, it seems to be called something like Moon Breathing. It has quite a few moves, but I was too busy getting beaten up to remember the names of those moves."

Kagaya remained silent until Yayoi's clutches reached for the last taiyaki.

"I think I know who Upper Moon One is."

Yayoi, who had just bitten off the head of the taiyaki, became interested when she heard Kagaya say this. "What's wrong, Master? You know him?"

Yaozai nodded, then shook his head.

"To be precise, I know his identity, but I've never met him."

"Oh?" Yayoi was even more curious about the ugly man's identity. The taiyaki in her hand no longer tasted good, and she ruthlessly threw it back onto the plate.

"Several hundred years ago, the head of the family of the country joined the Demon Slayer Corps. His younger brother was the founder of the Sun Breathing technique, and he mastered the Moon Breathing technique through the Sun Breathing technique, becoming one of the strongest members of the Demon Slayer Corps."

“That’s great, both brothers can become slaves… uh… serve the Demon Slayer Corps.” At the last second, Yayoi abruptly changed the subject.

I just ate someone's snacks and it's bad for their employees.

"Why weren't the Breath of the Sun and the Breath of the Moon passed down?" Yayoi asked.

"Later, the swordsman of the Breath of the Moon cut off the head of that lord and chose to become a demon."

"The swordsman who practiced Sun Breathing also chose to take the blame for his brother and left the Demon Slayer Corps."

Wow, what rebellious brothers, and what a beautiful state of mind!

If I could be from the same era as them, I'm sure we'd get along really well.

As Yayoi pondered this, she suddenly realized something was amiss.

"My lord, when did these things you mentioned happen?"

"The Warring States Period"

“…” Yayoi remained silent.

"The only one who can use Moon Breathing is that swordsman who turned into a demon?"

"Theoretically, yes."

"..."

Damn it, this centuries-old monster has the nerve to ask a kid like me to spar? I'm ashamed for him.

If he becomes a ghost and practices breathing techniques and sword skills for hundreds of years, even if he were a pig, he could probably fly on a sword, right?

"And what about that swordsman who used the Breath of the Sun? Did he really just leave like that?"

"I don't know. All I know is that decades later, all the swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps who knew Sun Breathing were slaughtered by demons, and the art of Sun Breathing was thus discontinued."

"Oh, that's pretty terrible."

Yayoi sighed sympathetically.

Indeed, choice is more important than effort.

How can those unlucky souls not be considered victims of undeserved misfortune?

Yayoi sighed as she finished off the remaining half of the taiyaki.

Having eaten her fill, Yayoi couldn't sit still any longer. She wiped her mouth and said goodbye to Kagaya.

"Alright, my lord, I've said what I know. If there's nothing else, I'll head back now."

“Yes,” Yaozai said softly.

Yayoi stood up, but then sat back down.

"Miss Kuwashima has met the requirements for promotion to Pillar-level Swordsman. After evaluation by multiple parties, they unanimously agreed."

"Ms. Kuwajima is hereby granted the promotion to the Demon Slayer Corps' Sound Pillar."

"..." Yayoi was a little confused.

Isn't that wrong?

I counted only forty or so ghosts, how did it get to fifty so quickly?

"No, is there something fishy going on? I didn't think there were enough of them." Yayoi was getting anxious and wanted Kagaya to swallow his words again.

"No, Miss Kuwashima. The information we brought back about the Upper Moon demons this time is enough to take down three demons."

“Don’t resist, just accept whatever amount is due, otherwise others will complain.” Yayoi said righteously, as if she were someone who upheld the rules.

"No, they all really hope that Miss Kuwashima can become the Sound Pillar."

"I……"

Seeing that Yayoi looked like she was about to make another excuse, Kagaya continued calmly:

"By the way, Mr. Kuwajima already knows about Miss Kuwajima's promotion to Pillar-level Swordsman. He said he wants Miss Kuwajima to take some time to return to Momoyama, as he has some things he needs to tell her in person."

"..."

Alright, alright, you're going to act first and ask for permission later, is that it?

As the person directly involved, I was the last to know about the emotional advancement to the position of the Naruto Pillar.

This is truly speechless.

Chapter 22: They've been tricked by the Demon Slayer Corps!

Having gotten a cheap snack, he became a high-class beast of burden. How can this not be considered selling himself at a low price?

Yayoi said: The old man is right, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

If I ever get greedy again, I'll change my surname to Sangdao!

The new team uniforms arrived at the Butterfly Mansion almost at the same time as Yayoi, which made Yayoi suspect that this was a conspiracy that had been planned in advance.

I, Yayoi Kuwashima, have been set up by the Demon Slayer Corps!

For several days, Yayoi lay in her hospital bed, feeling depressed, and even ate half a bowl less of her food.

It took a full week before I had to accept this fait accompli.

It wasn't that I accepted it early; it was that the medicine prescribed by Kanae was so effective that once my wound healed, I didn't want to continue lying in bed doing nothing.

This medicine is very potent; aside from the excruciating pain, it has almost no side effects.

A week later, he obediently put on his new team uniform and followed Yin to a small courtyard to participate in the Pillar Meeting.

"Lord Naruhashi, the meeting place for the Pillars Council is just ahead. I can only escort you this far." The guide stopped at the entrance of a courtyard, turned around, and said respectfully.

"Oh," Yayoi replied with a long face.

It's not that I'm giving this cold shoulder; anyone who comes to work sick wouldn't give anyone a friendly look.

From this moment forward, I, Yayoi Kuwashima, will become a cold and ruthless woman!

As I entered the courtyard, I was greeted by three "giants" standing there.

I've met both of them; one is a tempura connoisseur, and the other has three beautiful wives.

The other one... should be the rock pillar that Kanae often talks about.

It's huge! What should I call it? Sorrow... Sorrow... Never mind, let's just call it Great Sorrow, since it's always crying.

As I got closer, the height difference between me and the three people became even more obvious.

Yayoi looked up and gestured to indicate where she was, which made her quite angry.

No, they all grew up eating the same meal, so why are they so much taller?!

This is very unfair to Yayoi.

Her already unpleasant expression turned even more so, and the resentment emanating from Yayoi almost materialized, leaving the three people beside her somewhat bewildered.

"Yo, Kuwashima, long time no see." Uzui Tengen took the initiative to break the ice and greet Yayoi.

"Hmm," Yayoi replied somewhat perfunctorily.

LOL, I don't want to talk to someone who has three beautiful wives.

Don't ask, it's just jealousy.

What gives him the right?!

“Uh…” Yuzui Tengen withdrew his hand, which was halfway out.

"What is that?"

With sharp eyes, Yayoi turned her head sharply to look at the hand that Tengen was holding.

"It's nothing, just a small brooch that Mu Xu asked me to bring to you as a gift to celebrate your promotion to Pillar-level swordsman."

"Oh my~" Yayoi also underwent a complete 360-degree change of expression, and suddenly became sunny and cheerful.