My two-dimensional resident

Kanae's question left Shinobu Kocho stunned. From the moment she saw her sister, she was filled with the joy of a long-awaited reunion and hadn't considered this at all.

Helpless, Shinobu could only look to Lin Tian, ​​hoping he could give her sister an explanation. After all, it was he who had reminded her of her sister on the plane, and perhaps seeing her here was something he had planned all along.

"Ahem, only one identical person can exist in a world. So Shinobu Kocho here should have left this cruel world. As for whether she is dead, alive, or in another world, that's hard to say."

Seeing Shinobu's unusually pleading expression, Lin Tian could only offer his guess based on the incident of Yoruichi's mysterious disappearance in that timeline after Yoruichi's chaotic actions during the Fourth Shinobi World War.

"Huh?" Upon hearing Lin Tian's explanation, the two were taken aback, and their expressions turned disappointed.

For Kanae, although her younger sister is still the same younger sister, the younger sister in front of her is the future, and the disappearance of her current younger sister still makes her feel a little guilty.

Meanwhile, Shinobu Kocho began to blame herself, feeling that her arrival had caused the disappearance of this era's Shinobu. Although she understood that she was herself, how could she... Shinobu couldn't accept this fact.

"Don't be too sad. Maybe from the moment Shinobu came into this world, Shinobu from this era had already merged into her body. The two of them becoming one is the most likely outcome I can think of."

Although Lin Tian didn't know where Shinobu Kocho was from this era, based on the lip movements he saw when Mo and Gaia from this world were talking, he concluded that this wasn't a parallel world, but Shinobu Kocho's original world. In other words, Lin Tian and his companions' intrusion wouldn't create a parallel world.

Just like those powerful figures who transcend the three realms of time, when they want to enter a certain world and a certain point in time, they don't create another parallel universe like in the Marvel Universe. Instead, they directly find the point in time when Kanae was about to die in the world's timeline and are brought in by the Dodo Bird Airlines.

Lin Tian also considered a very cruel possibility: that the original Shinobu Kocho in the current timeline had been destroyed by Gaia because of the arrival of the future Shinobu Kocho. But Lin Tian couldn't say this to the two of them. He could only come up with a lame excuse that the two Shinobu Kocho had merged together.

"Really... Thank you, brother-in-law."

Although Lin Tian's explanation was hard to believe, Kanae couldn't think of any other possibility and could only believe Lin Tian's words for the time being.

"Huh?" ×2

Kanae's address of "brother-in-law" made Lin Tian and Shinobu gasp in surprise. Shinobu glanced at Lin Tian's handsome face and blushed instantly. Then, embarrassed, she slapped Kanae's arm.

"Sister, don't talk nonsense. Lin Tian has a girlfriend!"

"Is that so..." Seeing her younger sister's hair standing on end in nervousness, Kanae Kocho covered her red lips with one hand, looking at her grown-up sister with disbelief.

"How about... Sister, you try your best to make Lin Tian my brother-in-law?"

If this were Shinobu Kocho from this timeline, being teased like this by her sister would likely continue to helplessly explain her relationship with Lin Tian. But the Shinobu in this story is from four years in the future, and without her sister's company, she has long since transformed into a sharp-tongued queen. Faced with her sister's disbelieving gaze, she quickly finds a way to respond.

"what!"

Upon hearing her sister ask her to become Lin Tian's girlfriend, Kanae Butterfly secretly glanced at Lin Tian, ​​the image of him seeing her private parts flashing through her mind, and a blush immediately rose from both sides of her cheeks.

"Ren, this won't do. How could your older sister possibly steal the person you like from you!"

"No way! It's obvious that my sister developed feelings for Lin Tian after he saved her. Don't think I can't see it! Don't worry, even though Lin Tian is with Kikyo, if you really like her, I'll help you persuade her!"

"That's enough, you two! I'm still here!"

Hearing the sisters' audacious conversation, Lin Tian was speechless for a moment, then raised both hands and gave them a heavy knock on the head.

He was completely devoted to Kikyo, even though both women before him were stunning beauties and his type. He could never bring himself to harm Kikyo.

To love someone is to be devoted to them wholeheartedly!

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Chapter 171 The Young Flame Pillar's Warm Hospitality

The morning sun had already risen above the horizon, and its vibrant sunlight brought new life to the dilapidated town.

After Lin Tian used force to dispel the two girls' thoughts, their joy at meeting gradually faded, and they began searching for people around them who had not yet been killed by the evil spirits.

Just as they rescued a surviving Demon Slayer Corps member from under a collapsed house, a dozen figures in Demon Slayer Corps uniforms rushed towards them from a distance.

The three looked intently and recognized the leader's identity.

Thick, dark eyebrows, piercing eyes, and unruly yellow and red hair. Although there is still some youthfulness in his face, the overall first impression is that he is a very reliable person.

This person was none other than the newly appointed Demon Slayer Corps captain, Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku.

The person accompanying him also startled Lin Tian and Butterfly. The two exchanged glances, neither understanding why Shinji Ikari was walking with the Flame Pillar.

"Brother Lin Tian, ​​Sister Ren!"

Upon finally seeing familiar faces, Shinji Ikari excitedly ran towards Lin Tian and Shinobu Kocho.

Although the demon's flesh and blood had been cleaned off his body by the kind members of the Demon Slayer Corps, some residual filth could still be seen on his body.

Looking at Shinji Ikari, covered in grime, with his innocent smile yet exuding a certain air of authority, the two, though unaware of his past experiences, simultaneously smiled warmly and admiringly at their younger brother who had finally "grown up."

A cheerful Shinji Ikari approached the two, looking at them somewhat shyly. He couldn't bring himself to say the words he had prepared in his mind.

"Looks like you encountered a demon. Are you alright? Shinji, little brother."

Shinobu Kocho looked at the stains on Shinji Ikari's clothes and asked him with concern in a gentle tone.

"Hmm... I don't have a Nichirin Blade or any breathing techniques, so I can only use the most basic method to deal with those demons. But thankfully, Brother Rengoku is here to help..."

Shinji Ikari scratched his head sheepishly, feeling he was still too weak. It had taken him so long to kill such a pathetic demon. Later, when he encountered three more demons, he was constantly interrupted by the other two whenever he tried to finish them off, putting him in a difficult situation.

Just when he didn't know how to kill these demons, Rengoku Kyojuro, the Flame Pillar, came to his side and cleanly and efficiently dealt with the three demons using Flame Breathing.

"Hey! Ren, you've grown so much in just one night!"

At this moment, 16-year-old Kyojuro Rengoku also walked to the side of the group. When he saw that the Flower Pillar Kanae, who needed support, was safe and sound, he showed a smile as bright as the sun.

Then, upon discovering that Shinobu Kocho, who had been with him the previous night, had grown into an adult like her older sister, he did not reprimand her for leaving the group without permission. Instead, he inquired about Shinobu's height.

"Rengoku Kyoujurou, long time no see. I've grown taller than you, are you unhappy about that?"

Seeing the "dead" Kyojuro Rengoku appear before her, Shinobu's eyes welled up with tears again. Among all the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Pillar, was one of the Pillars Shinobu admired the most.

However... Shinobu Kocho and he had a so-so relationship. How should I put it... although they had spoken, they couldn't find any common ground to talk about.

"What a handsome older brother! It was so much fun studying together. He took great care of me!"

Looking at the young Flame Pillar before her, Shinobu Kocho thought of her friend, the Love Pillar Mitsuri Kanroji's evaluation of him.

'Now that I'm back, I won't let you die a horrible death at the hands of evil spirits again.'

Not only the Flame Pillar, but also every team member who died at the hands of demons and those innocent ordinary people were in Shinobu's mind.

"Ha ha!"

Although Shinobu Kocho didn't explain anything, Kyojuro Rengoku's thought process was beyond that of ordinary people. Out of trust for his comrade, he didn't press the matter further, but instead laughed heartily, his voice booming, exuding an aura of immense power.

"This must be Brother Lin Tian, ​​whom Shinji Ikari mentioned. Would you be willing to join our Demon Slayer Corps?"

After laughing, Rengoku Kyojuro looked up and stared at Lin Tian. Unlike Kocho Kanae, he didn't question Lin Tian's identity. Based solely on what Shinji Ikari had told him about Lin Tian being a very powerful older brother, he invited him to join the Demon Slayer Corps.

"Hmm? I don't know any swordsmanship, but I can help you take care of Muzan Kibutsuji. However... I still need to see your lord about this."

The formation of the Demon Slayer Corps is primarily attributed to Muzan Kibutsuji. After he became a monster, his family, the Ubuyashiki clan, was cursed. Members of the Ubuyashiki family are sickly from birth and die young.

One day, the Ubuyashiki clan received a divine oracle that the curse would only be lifted after they killed Muzan Kibutsuji, the monster born from their clan.

From that time on, the Ubuyashiki clan formed the Demon Slayer Corps in order to hunt down Muzan, and the head of the Demon Slayer Corps was also a member of the Ubuyashiki clan.

Lin Tian knew that the Flame Pillar had invited him to join the Demon Slayer Corps, but in the end, it was their master, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who made the decision.

Even if Kagaya Ubuyashiki invited him to join the Demon Slayer Corps, Lin Tian wouldn't agree. After all, he only came to this world to accompany Shinobu Kocho.

As for helping the Demon Slayer Corps deal with Muzan, he was more than willing, but... this couldn't be done as a losing proposition. The Ubuyashiki clan had to bear some of the costs.

After all, the Ubuyashiki clan has existed on this land for a thousand years and runs such a large Demon Slayer Corps, so their assets must be very substantial.

"Haha! Very impressive, I like you very much. Come on! I'll take you to see Lord Ubuyashiki."

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If anyone else had heard Lin Tian's arrogant words, they would have been furious. After all, the Demon Slayer Corps had failed to find and kill Muzan in a thousand years, and for a stranger to say such a thing would have made them immediately think he was bragging, lying, or even insulting the Demon Slayer Corps.

Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Pillar, was different. From his conversation with Shinji Ikari, he learned that Lin Tian possessed formidable strength. Regardless of his actual power, as long as he could stand in the sunlight, he was a member of the human camp.

Since he was willing to help kill Muzan Kibutsuji, even if the other party was boasting, Kyojuro Rengoku would definitely introduce him to his lord.

"Haha, little brother Purgatory, your personality is a lot like a friend of mine. I think if you met him, you would definitely become best friends. Let's go then."

Rengoku Kyojuro, the Flame Hashira, had a infectious laugh that affected the team members around him, and Lin Tian also developed a liking for him. He went up to the Flame Hashira, who was two heads shorter than him, patted him on the shoulder, and agreed to go with him to see Ubuyashiki Kagaya, the head of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Chapter 172 The Pillar Recalled Emergency

After Upper Moon Two, Doma, was killed, the demons who accompanied him to this town either fled or were killed by Shinobu Kocho, Shinji Ikari, the Flame Hashira, and other members of the Demon Slayer Corps.

With the demons gone, the cleanup of the town can be handled by the "Kakuna" members of the Demon Slayer Corps. The "Kakuna" members are not responsible for combat within the Demon Slayer Corps; their main role is logistical support.

After Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku and Flower Pillar Kanae Kocho arranged everything, they led Lin Tian and the others to the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters, the Ubuyashiki Mansion.

On the train back to the Ubuyashiki mansion, Kanae Kocho watched Lin Tian chatting and laughing with the Flame Pillar Rengoku Kyoujuro in the next seat, and couldn't help but feel curious. She turned her gaze to her younger sister, Shinobu Kocho, hoping to get information about Lin Tian's identity from her.

Unfortunately, Shinobu Kocho shook her head and didn't speak. She knew her sister must have understood what she meant, but she hadn't told her about Lin Tian's secret, which was rather strange.

'How could he possibly get Shinobu to keep his secret? Who exactly is he?'

Kanae Butterfly's purple eyes flickered, and her gaze towards Lin Tian became complex, filled with confusion, bewilderment, and curiosity...

......

Two days later, at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.

"Wow, Lord Water Column is back too!"

"Yes, with him added, all the Pillars have returned. It seems something big is about to happen..."

"Is it because of the two people that Lord Hanabira brought back?"

"It's possible..."

As the last Pillar-level swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps, the Water Pillar Giyu Tomioka, entered his lord's mansion, several Demon Slayer Corps members passing by stopped and stood at a distance, discussing the matter.

Deep within the Ubuyashiki mansion, in a courtyard, on a gravel patch in front of a beautifully landscaped garden, several swordsmen of varying spirits stood in a neat row, including Rengoku Kyoujuro and Kocho Kanae.

These people are the Pillar-level swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, and also the Corps' highest fighting force. The name "Pillar" signifies that they are the unshakeable pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps.

The reason why all the Pillar-level swordsmen gathered here was simple: they had received a summons from their lord to return for a meeting, the highest-level meeting—the Pillar Meeting!

"Brother Purgatory, I heard from the team members outside that you brought back two strangers. Did you summon us here because of those two?"

Just as everyone remained silent, a tall, "fancy" young man turned his gaze to Rengoku Kyojuro, the Flame Hashira, standing beside him. This man was none other than Uzui Tengen, the Sound Hashira who would fight alongside Tanjiro and the other protagonists in Yoshiwara four years later against Upper Moon Six.

"Haha! Brother Lin Tian and Brother Shinji are both very good people, especially Brother Lin Tian. He said he would help us take care of Muzan Kibutsuji."

When Rengoku Kyoujuro heard Uzui Tengen ask him a question, he laughed heartily and praised Lin Tian and the others without any reservation.

Hearing his laughter and hearing the astonishing news he blurted out, everyone except Kanae Kocho turned their gaze to the Flame Pillar. Their expressions varied; some were curious, while others scoffed.