Demon Slayer: My breathing technique went awry after Nezuko pushed me down.

The moment these words were spoken, the entire courtyard fell silent.

Everyone, including the expressionless Tokito Muichiro, looked at Rengoku.

"To turn a demon... back into a human?" Kanroji murmured, his hands clasped to his heart.

"absurd."

Sanemi Shinazugawa's voice was as cold as ice.

"A ghost is a ghost, something that eats people. How could it possibly turn back into a human? That kid is clearly talking nonsense!"

“But Sister Shinobu believes in him…” Ganroji whispered.

"Shinobu has something wrong with his head!" Shinazugawa Sanemi said bluntly.

"Her sister was killed by a ghost, and she hates ghosts more than anyone else! Now she suddenly believes the nonsense of a stranger—what else could it be but a sign of mental instability?!"

“Sanemi”.

The voice of Beimingyu Xingming fell silent.

Watch your words.

Sanemi Shinazugawa snorted coldly and turned his head away.

But his clenched fists betrayed his inner turmoil.

"I don't have your good temper!"

He strode past Kyojuro Rengoku and headed towards the gate.

"I'd like to see for myself what kind of person this so-called one who fought two pillars alone without being defeated is!"

Chapter 78 The conflict escalates, let's pierce through the wind pillar first!

Headquarters, front courtyard.

"Please, Kawaba-kun!" Shinobu pleaded gently.

"I know you hold grudges and have a bad temper, but this is headquarters after all, and you'll be facing the strongest Pillars from now on. Please tone it down a bit."

Shirakawa Yu pinched his chin and chuckled mischievously, "Shinobu~ I think you've wronged me~ When have I ever held a grudge~"

Xiao Ren laughed, feeling a bit annoyed.

Along the way, Shirakawa Yu 'accidentally' patted his own butt countless times.

It made me feel a chill down my spine whenever I turned my back to him.

How can you not hold a grudge?

If Kanao hadn't been right there... Hmph!

Taking a deep breath, Shinobu simply stood in front of Shirakawa Yu and stared at him intently.

“I will speak up for you as much as I can, but only if you don’t provoke them any further. Otherwise, I’m afraid there’s nothing I can do.”

"Anger~~~" Shirakawa Yu suddenly raised his eyes and looked ahead with a smile.

"Is the anger you're referring to him?"

Hearing the violent footsteps behind her, Shinobu suddenly turned around.

When she saw Shinazugawa Sanemi charging towards her with overwhelming force, she wore a helpless expression that said, "Just as I expected."

"Mr. Shinazugawa! Kawahae-kun, you are, after all, our lord's guest!"

Shinazugawa Sanemi looked at Shinobu Kocho, who was blocking his way, and then with his bloodshot eyes, looked at the twin swords at Shirakawa Hayao's waist.

"A guest!? What kind of guest needs to bring a knife to meet the lord!?"

Shinazugawa glared at Shinobu, "So that's why you went to see the lord alone earlier. You went to ask him for special privileges, huh?"

"I--"

Before Shinobu could finish speaking, a large hand suddenly pressed down on her shoulder.

Shirakawa Yu walked around to her front, and, being a head taller than Shinazugawa, looked down at the fiery hot pepper in front of her.

"So, Mr. Shinazugawa Sanemi, what brings you here?"

His eyes gradually turned cold, and his words became increasingly unrestrained.

"Could it be that they intend to use their status as the Wind Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps to forcibly take away the demons that should have been properly cared for?"

"And then, you abuse a demon that has no power to resist, just to show off your strength?"

"Damn it!!!" Shinazugawa drew his sword instantly. "Are you looking for death!?"

Shinobu was about to step forward to stop him, but Shirakawa Yu held her firmly in place.

He looked at Shinazugawa Sanemi with disdain, and his words were even more provocative.

"I do want to die, but as a coward who only dares to fight ghosts during the day, I'm afraid I don't have the ability."

"My advice is, go back and call a few more backup guys to deal with me, and then... you can just put on your cheerleader outfit and do a cheering dance on the sidelines~~~"

These words shocked everyone present.

The guards were trembling with fear.

Wait, who is this guy?! Is he that brave?!

Tanjiro was so scared that he was numb.

This is a pillar, Senior Brother.

Kanao had been staring blankly the whole time, but at this moment, she was truly stunned.

She only knew that Shirakawa Yu was shameless, but now she also knows... he's reckless.

Although Yi Yong remained expressionless, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

Even when he's picking a fight, he wouldn't say such vicious things.

Shinobu Kocho, on the other hand, had a completely "what's the use" smile.

I'm tired, let's just destroy them! None of them are easy to deal with!

As for the Wind Pillar—Sanemi Shinazugawa, he is known as the "Hot Pepper" supermale syndrome.

What is your attitude towards the sarcastic remark, "Go be a cheerleader"?

"Die, you bastard!!!"

"Wind Breathing, Second Form, Claw Claw, Koto Wind!!!"

Yes, he launched the attack as expected.

Four wind blades, like the claws of wild beasts, slashed straight at Shirakawa Hayao's face without hesitation.

"when!"

However, faced with the wind pillar's hateful attack, Shirakawa Yu merely raised his sword overhead and made a simple parry.

The two swords clashed, and then...

And that was the end of it.

The sea was calm and still, without any ripples.

Sanemi Shinazugawa watched as his attack was easily blocked, as if it were child's play.

I was completely stunned.

He didn't quite believe that the young man in front of him could fight two pillars alone.

But he did not underestimate his opponent.

He used almost 90% of his strength in this second form of the move.

But...why?

Why didn't the other party even take a step back?

"laugh!"

The sound of swords piercing flesh was exceptionally clear in the silent front yard.

No... it shouldn't be said to be "penetrated into the flesh".

Rather, it's through!

The blood vessels in Shinazugawa Sanemi's eyes became even more prominent, and he lowered his head in disbelief.

A pinkish-purple Nichirin Blade, already mostly embedded in his abdomen, was stuck in his abdomen!

Before him, Shirakawa Yu remained in a stance of parrying with one strike and stabbing with the other...

Smiling~

"Immortal River!!!"

"Senior brother!??"

"Kawaba-kun!!?"

Several incredulous exclamations rang out in succession.

Everyone present was stunned.

This includes Shinobu, who just fought Shirakawa Yu, and Tomioka.

He's...that strong!?

Bai Chuanyu was also somewhat bewildered.

I'm... this strong?!

He glanced at the system panel as if he sensed something.

A hint of sympathy was evident in Shirakawa Yu's gaze as he looked at Shinazugawa.

Why do you have to show off in front of me when I'm at my strongest?

[Intensity of increase in female presence within the range]