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Chapter 641: Genya Tsugikado's Recruitment of Yecheng
Chapter 641: Genya Tsugikado's Recruitment of Yecheng
Upon hearing Yecheng's words, everyone present, including Genya Tsugikado, the Daimyo, the Pillar, and even Tomokuni, who was not yet the Water Pillar, were all astonished.
They were well aware of the immense challenge ordinary people faced when attempting to slay man-eating demons.
Man-eating demons had few weaknesses, and aside from sunlight, the only way to completely eliminate them was to utterly crush their heads.
However, even this was no easy feat. When faced with man-eating demons, ordinary people were not only overwhelmed by their imposing presence but also physically outmatched. Untrained humans were simply no match for them.
Moreover, man-eating demons varied in strength, with some being weaker and only notable for their robust physiques, while others possessed unique abilities like Blood Ghost Techniques, such as the Upper Moon Ghosts under Gyutaro Kurumado.
The fact that Yecheng, without a Sun Wheel Blade, could protect the village and slay man-eating demons was a clear indication that he was no ordinary human.
"May I ask, what happened to the village that took you in?" Genya Tsugikado inquired.
The Pillars present were not surprised by Genya Tsugikado's question.
While Yecheng might have eventually slain the man-eating demons, it was possible that the village had been slaughtered as a result.
Alternatively, Yecheng's success in defeating the demons could have been due to the villagers' assistance.
"An elderly man living in the corner of the village died. By the time I arrived, it was too late," Yecheng replied with a hint of sadness.
"Fortunately, there were only five man-eating demons attacking the village. If there had been ten or more, and if they had split up to hunt, my abilities would not have been enough to ensure the safety of all the villagers."
As Yecheng somberly revealed the outcome, Genya Tsugikado and the Pillars were left in a state of disbelief.
They had previously assumed that only one man-eating demon had attacked Yecheng's village, but they were shocked to learn that there were actually five! Protecting a village from the rampage of a single man-eating demon without a Sun Wheel Blade was already an incredibly challenging task for ordinary people.
Yet, this young man with white hair had single-handedly faced five of them, eliminating the evil spirits and minimizing the village's casualties to just one elderly person!
Such an impressive feat would have made him an elite member of the Demon Slayer Corps, but he was merely an "ordinary" person without even a Sun Wheel Blade!
"With your own strength, you eliminated five man-eating demons that attacked the village?" Genya Tsugikado asked, slightly incredulous.
"If you're referring to the man-eating demons that resemble humans but emit a foul stench and are covered in blood, then you're correct," Yecheng responded.
"They were a bit challenging to kill, but I didn't find them particularly strong. However, one of them, with the character 'Lower Quarter' in its eye, could transform."
"Its strength and abilities were slightly more formidable than the others."
Initially, Genya Tsugikado and the Pillars were puzzled as to why man-eating demons, which typically acted alone, would collaborate to attack a village.
Upon hearing Yecheng's description of the demons, they finally understood the reason—the attackers were not ordinary man-eating demons but the Twelve Moon Ghosts!
Although 'Lower Quarter' was just one of the Lower Moon Ghosts, it was not surprising that it had a few underlings.
Even if it's a Lower Moon, it's still one of the Twelve Moon Ghosts. Not to mention the average Demon Slayer Corps members, even the elite members below the Pillars, might not be able to take them down.
But according to Yecheng, not only did he seem to have taken down a Lower Moon, but he even considered the Lower Quarter Moon of the Twelve Moon Ghosts as merely a little tricky...
"The demon you mentioned, the one with 'Lower Quarter' in its eyes, was it really slain by your own hands?
And you truly don't know what kind of existence that demon was?"
Genyuu Tsugikado looked at the Yecheng before him, his face serious as he asked.
Even as the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, he couldn't help but feel a hint of curiosity about Yecheng at this moment.
The person before him had the strength to slay a Lower Moon, yet before this, he had no knowledge of the demons' existence.
What's more outrageous is that the Twelve Moon Ghosts are already formidable, and without a Sun Wheel Blade, he managed to subdue a Man-Eating Demon, a Lower Moon Four. Doesn't this imply that his true strength is even greater?
"It might not count as slaying it with my own hands..."
Upon hearing Yecheng's words, Genyuu Tsugikado and the other Pillars in the room immediately understood, nodding in agreement.
However, as Yecheng continued speaking, his voice heavy with exhaustion, the people in the room fell silent once more.
"That non-mainstream demon with writing in its eyes had a stronger life force than the others. Even if its head was smashed, it wouldn't die.
So, in the end, following the villagers' suggestion, I had no choice but to nail it to the ground. Under the scorching sun, it turned to ashes.
Strictly speaking, I didn't slay it with my own hands; it was the sun that burned it to death."
Genyuu Tsugikado and the others in the room were speechless once again at Yecheng's honest expression. In their eyes, there was hardly any difference between this and personally killing the demon.
"You mentioned your name is Yecheng Yeshen, right? I am Genyuu Tsugikado, the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps. They usually address me as Lord.
You desire a Sun Wheel Blade, and I can provide it to you. But I also have a request. Yecheng Yeshen, would you be willing to join our Demon Slayer Corps?"
Genyuu Tsugikado, the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, slowly extended his hand towards Yecheng.
Although his face was scarred and disfigured due to burns, making his appearance rather frightening, Yecheng couldn't understand why the smile on his face at this moment seemed so warm and welcoming.
"If I don't join your Demon Slayer Corps, will you not give me the Sun Wheel Blade that can slay demons?"
Not every member of the Demon Slayer Corps received such direct recruitment from Genyuu Tsugikado.
Even with such generous treatment, Yecheng still didn't agree immediately, instead asking a question in return.
"No, this is not a condition for exchange, but a simple request. Even if you don't wish to join the Demon Slayer Corps, I will still give you the Sun Wheel Blade.
Although it's a rule that the Sun Wheel Blade is the weapon of the Demon Slayer Corps members, there are exceptions.
In exchange for a Sun Wheel Blade, more Man-Eating Demons will meet their end at your hands, Yecheng. In my opinion, this is a very worthwhile trade.
But has Yecheng ever considered that if you join our Demon Slayer Corps, with our intelligence network, your efficiency in slaying demons will increase, and you can save even more people!"
(End of Chapter)
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