RNP Chapter 105 Opposition
Chapter 105 Opposition
The lord's voice was not loud, but it carried a kind of approachable charm that penetrated people's hearts.
As soothing as spring rain nourishing the fields, and as steadfast as a mountain standing firm, it inspired awe in all who were present.
Mizuko subconsciously raised her head and looked in the direction of the sound. She saw a man dressed in a plain white kimono slowly entering the courtyard, gently escorted by several servants.
His face was pale from a long illness, but a gentle smile lingered between his brows.
Although those nearly blind eyes could barely see, they were filled with compassion and love.
It seems to be able to encompass all the suffering and strife in the world, and smooth out all the sharp edges.
Without a doubt, he is the soul of the Demon Slayer Corps, the master—Ubuyashiki Kagaya.
The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became extremely solemn. All the pillars remained in a half-kneeling position, their backs straight and their heads slightly lowered, not daring to make the slightest movement.
Sanemi Shinazugawa loosened his grip on Nezuko's shoulder slightly, but remained vigilant.
His cold gaze was fixed on the girl, and if she made the slightest move, he would immediately subdue her again.
Nezuko slowly raised her head, her gaze fixed on Ubuyashiki Kagaya, her heart churning with complex emotions.
There was trepidation about the unknown fate, worry about her brother's safety, and a faint glimmer of hope.
She had no idea how this renowned and revered lord would deal with her and her brother, these "outcast" siblings.
Tanjiro, inside the wooden box, clearly heard the news of his master's arrival. He stopped struggling, and his tense body gradually relaxed, but he was still uneasy.
[Master? Is it the Demon Slayer Corps's master?]
He carefully discerned the scents in the air.
There's no dangerous smell... Nezuko should be alright. But, what kind of person is this?
Giyu Tomioka slowly lowered his hand from the hilt of his sword, his head bowed calmly, lost in thought.
A gentle smile returned to Shinobu's face, and the weight that had been hanging over her heart eased slightly.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki slowly walked to the center of the courtyard, his gaze sweeping over each pillar present, finally landing on Nezuko and the black wooden box that exuded a faint ghostly aura.
His smile remained gentle, but his eyes held a subtle hint of inquiry as he spoke softly, his voice warm and gentle.
"This must be Miss Nezuko Kamado, right? And is that your brother, Mr. Tanjiro Kamado, in the wooden box?"
Midouzi's heart tightened, and she nodded vigorously, eagerly trying to explain, her voice trembling slightly.
"My lord, my brother is truly not an evil spirit! He has never drunk human blood, nor has he ever harmed a single human! He only wanted to protect me, please believe us!"
Her words were urgent and sincere, her eyes filled with pleading.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded slightly, not immediately responding to her request.
Instead, he slowly turned his head to look at Shinazugawa Sanemi, who was kneeling to the side, still full of resentment. His tone was still gentle, but it carried an undeniable authority.
"Sanemi, loosen your grip on Nezuko. She's not an enemy, she's a Demon Slayer, and she's also my child."
Upon hearing this, Sanemi Shinazugawa's face revealed a clear hint of resentment.
But his reverence for his lord was deeply ingrained, and even though he was unwilling, he was unwilling to disobey his lord's orders.
He glared at Mi Douzi before reluctantly replying.
"Yes, my lord."
After saying that, he slowly released his hand from Mizuko's shoulder, stood up and stepped aside, but still maintained a vigilant posture, staring intently at Mizuko.
Then, Sanemi Shinazugawa took a deep breath, suppressed the agitation in his heart, and bowed respectfully to Kagaya Ubuyashiki, his tone completely devoid of any hostility.
"My lord, regarding the matter of Kamado Nezuko and Kamado Tanjiro, could you please provide us with a detailed explanation?"
Hearing Shinazugawa Sanemi's respectful and polite words, Nezuko turned her head in shock to look at the white-haired man beside her, whose chest muscles were exposed, whose face was covered with hideous scars, and whose body exuded a chilling aura.
[This man, who seems so rude, hot-tempered, and impulsive, can actually speak so respectfully and politely...]
The other pillars also raised their heads, looking intently at their lord, their eyes filled with expectation and doubt.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled gently, slowly raised his head, and looked at the clear sky without a cloud in the distance with his almost blind eyes.
"Oh, I see. It was my oversight that I didn't explain things to you in detail beforehand."
His voice remained gentle, tinged with a hint of apology, "Then I will explain this in detail to everyone at this Pillar Meeting."
His gentle words fell slowly as his gaze returned to the crowd, his smile unchanged.
"I can tell you all clearly that I have accepted Nezuko Kamado and Tanjiro Kamado as members of the Demon Slayer Corps, and I hope that you will also try to accept them."
The lord's words fell like a thunderclap from a clear sky, exploding in the courtyard.
Everyone present froze instantly, their faces filled with disbelief. They all looked up at Kagaya Ubuyashiki in shock, as if they couldn't believe their ears.
Midouzi stood there, stunned, her clear eyes filled with astonishment and confusion as she stared blankly at her gentle yet ailing lord.
[My lord... he said... he accepted my brother and me as members of the Demon Slayer Corps?]
A tremendous surprise swept over her like a tidal wave, leaving her speechless for a moment. Her eyes instantly welled up with tears, which almost spilled over.
Tanjiro, inside the wooden box, clearly heard his master's words, and all the anxiety and trepidation that had been building up in his heart vanished in that instant.
A bright and relieved smile appeared on his face, and his eyes unconsciously welled up with tears. His heart was filled with endless joy and gratitude, which he shouted over and over again in his mind.
[Great! Great! Really great! Midouzi is alright!]
However, the lord's decision was immediately met with strong opposition from Shinazugawa Sanemi.
He suddenly raised his head, his face full of excitement and confusion, and shouted at Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
"My lord, I cannot accept this!"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki's smile remained unchanged, but his eyes held a hint of understanding and tolerance as he spoke softly.
"Sanemi, you can slowly tell me what's on your mind."
"A ghost is a ghost!"
Sanemi Shinazugawa's voice was filled with a roar, and he spoke with great emotion.
"Their true nature is to suck human blood! Just because they don't eat people now doesn't mean they won't in the future! Their current restraint only shows that their thirst for human blood isn't strong enough yet. Once they're faced with a desperate situation, they will eventually reveal their evil nature!"
At this moment, the Rock Pillar Himejima Gyomei slowly raised his head, clasped his hands together, his face full of compassion and determination, and said in a heavy voice.
"My lord, I find this hard to accept as well."
"I also vehemently object!"
Sound Pillar Uzui Tengen looked at Mizuko and spoke slowly.
"A Demon Slayer with a demon? That's just too unglamorous! Absolutely unacceptable!"
"I...I'll do whatever you say, my lord!"
Love Pillar Kanroji Mitsuri blushed, her hands tightly twisting the hem of her clothes, and whispered.
"I don't care."
The Mist Hashira, Tokito Muichiro, maintained his indifferent expression, his tone calm and undisturbed, as if the matter had nothing to do with him.
"My lord, I share the same opinion as Shinazugawa; we cannot trust a demon."
Obanai Iguro, the Serpent Pillar, pointed a finger at the black wooden box and said in a cold voice.
"My lord, I deeply respect you and have always believed in every decision you make."
Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku also spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful, carrying a hint of regret and determination.
"But this time, I truly cannot understand your thinking. The Demon Slayer Corps and demons are sworn enemies. Therefore, I cannot agree; I object!"
Immediately, dissenting voices rose and fell in the courtyard, with the vast majority of pillars clearly expressing their stance.
Only Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho remained silent, offering no comment.
Shinobu Kocho wore a gentle smile, but her eyes held a complex glint.
"The Demon Slayer Corps' duty is to slay demons and eradicate all evil spirits that threaten humanity!"
Shinazugawa Sanemi bowed deeply to Ubuyashiki Kagaya and spoke in a firm tone.
"We beg your lord to punish the Kamado siblings, as well as Tomioka Giyuu..."
(I understand that everyone wants to see Tanjiro overcome sunlight directly at the Nine Pillars meeting and slap everyone in the face. I've also been thinking about when to overcome sunlight, so let me think about it some more: now, or under the witness of demons.)
After all, Muzan's perspective is involved, so we can't just ignore that scumbag boss!