"Listen, becoming a demon slayer requires a strong physical basis."
"You will train until your body's foundation is strong and stable."
After listening to Surya, both of them nodded. Surya then began teaching them basic exercises to strengthen their bodies. Surya helped them develop their body strength slightly over the course of a week.
The Hashira meeting is scheduled for today. All of the Hashira had assembled in the Ubuyashiki mansion. This week, he had various reports on the demons. All demon activities in the country were nearly halted.
They went into hiding, and the number of missing person reports skyrocketed. Some people will vanish in strange ways. Surya is certain it was due to the blood demon art of the demon who controls the Infinite Castle. Hashira investigated but found nothing. Infinite Castle is also one of Muzan's trump cards.
Surya's present strength allows him to easily defeat Muzan. However, upon discovering Surya's abilities, Muzan just went into hiding. Muzan was unaware that Surya had a blue spider lily. If Muzan knew, he'd look for him like a mad hound.
"All right, your training stops today. Take some rest; we'll resume tomorrow."
Both nodded, gasping for air. Surya simply departed the grounds when it came time for the meeting.
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All pillars are present in the Ubuyashiki home, waiting for Ubuyashiki's arrival. Surya carefully entered the mansion and stood in the shade of a tree, looking at them.
"Surya, you're here." Kanao looked at him and greeted him.
In addition to Kanao, there are Giyu Tomioka, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Gyomei Himejima, Kanae Kocho, Kyojuro Rengoku, and Tengen Uzui.
After spotting him, they surrounded him and began questioning him about the Upper Moon demon. Everyone except Kanae was eager to learn more about the higher moon. Surya has already told her.
"Master is here." Ubuyashiki entered the neighborhood with his two daughters. Everyone grew silent and bowed. They immediately realized something was wrong. Because of their enhanced senses, they usually detect unusual scents when they come across Kagaya, but not this time.
They all raised their heads and stared at the Kagaya, bewildered. Because Kagaya was in good health and had no curse markings. They can tell his body is stronger than an ordinary person.
"Master, are you...free from the curse?" Himejima inquired tremblingly. They understand that the Ubuyashiki family has been cursed, and that to be rid of the curse, the Ubuyashiki family must dedicate themselves to eliminating the Muzan. Now that the Kagaya is healed, their world is turned upside down.
"My body was healed thanks to Surya."
"What..." Everyone was taken aback and rushed to his side to examine his body.
"The Master is healed."
"I don't sense a curse in his body."
Kagaya stared about at the pillars that encircled him as if they were monkeys. He also feels helpless, and he knows they truly care about him.
"cough..."
Everyone realized right away and returned to their positions. They all expressed gratitude to Surya for healing Kagaya.
Following that, Kagaya resumed asking for updates for the previous week. All demon activities decreased dramatically.
"My children, we convened today because we received knowledge on how to eliminate Muzan."
"I know you've all heard stories about how first-breath users nearly eliminated Muzan."
"That information is correct."
"What...." Each of the pillars has a shocked expression. They also heard legends about pillars who nearly defeated demons.
"All breathing methods have evolved from the first breathing method, known as the Sun breathing method."
"All of your breathing methods are simply imitations of the Sun breathing method.
Following that, Kagaya began to discuss the sun breathing method and Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Surya's writings included information regarding the Sun's breathing method and Yoriichi. He also discussed demon marks and a transparent world. Surya acquired the sun-breathing method from Tanjiro and Kie Kamado's memories.
"Children, I have a feeling we'll be facing Muzan soon, and with our current power, we'll be unable to defeat him."
"You also know that Surya killed an upper moon, and he will explain their talents."
Everyone looked at Surya, who was standing near them.
"Rather than explaining, you should face off with the upper moon."
After saying that, he clapped, and everyone fell into an illusion. Surya utilized his talents to create the illusion of them attacking Doma. He explained to them that it was an illusion created by his memory and that they would meet Doma separately. All the pillars were astounded by his powers. They soon faced Doma.
Surya looked at the pillars, who were all wearing painful expressions. In the illusion, they began to face Doma. They quickly understood the disparity between their strengths.
Kanae was the first to wake from the illusion, followed by Kyojuro and Giyu. While gasping to breathe they looked around. Three of them knew it was an illusion.
"We were killed during the fight." Three of them realized they had been killed during the battle.
Soon, Obanai and Sanemi awoke, followed by Tengen Uzui and Gyomei Himejima.
"How is it...?"
"Master, we were completely defeated."
All pillars responded.
"That is the strength of only Upper Moon Two, whose blood demon art uses ice power."
"We are unaware of the powers and strengths of other upper moons."
"That's why I'm telling you we were weak."
All of the pillars saw their weaknesses and acknowledged they were not very powerful.
"In the last week, all demon activity has dropped, creating the ideal chance for us."
"I want you to train the entire demon slayer corps."
"Master, that might be a trap laid by Muzan." The positioning of pillars in various areas is critical. After listening, he grinned and looked at Surya.
"Don't worry, all the demons won't run wild for a time." Surya drew his sword, which glowed blazing crimson."
"Muzan is extremely wary of me and ready to eliminate me. If my guess is true, he could be looking for me."
"I'll be a decoy while you train and strengthen yourself."
"Most importantly, you must believe in Ubuyashiki's foresight."
After hearing this, they realized that the Ubuyashiki family possessed unusual foresight, which had let them accumulate wealth and dodge demons for decades.