Musashi clenched his fists, feeling a bit upset for disappointing everyone. He truly wished he could tell everyone how to manifest Demon Slayer Mark, but the crucial point was that he himself had no idea.
"I really want to tell everyone how to manifest Demon Slayer Mark, but the Demon Slayer Mark on my forehead are natural, and I don't know the conditions for them to appear..."
Musashi said helplessly.
"Is that so...?" Kagaya felt a little regretful after hearing Musashi's words.
"I'm sorry, I've disappointed Master and everyone's expectations..." Musashi said, feeling a bit self-reproachful.
Seeing Musashi's reaction, Kagaya smiled.
He's a kind child, like Kyojuro, who always thinks of others...
"No need to apologize. This is your own power. It's already wonderful that you have such a heart." Kagaya said, comforting Musashi with a smile.
Then he continued:
"Original Breathing is also known as Sun Breathing. The Breathing Technique you developed is also called Sun Breathing, and you possess the Demon Slayer Mark that appeared on users of Original Breathing. Perhaps all these coincidences are the will of heaven.
This might also be a premonition. The Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen of the Sengoku period almost successfully killed Kibutsuji Muzan. In this generation, with the reappearance of Demon Slayer Mark, Muzan will definitely be successfully slain!"
Kagaya's voice was full of inspiring power, and his firm tone made people believe that his words would surely come true. Musashi even ignored the fact that Kagaya knew the name of his Breathing Technique.
"Yes!"
Under Kagaya's encouragement, the Hashiras responded in unison, invigorated.
Afterward, the Hashira Meeting officially began. The Hashiras, accompanied by Kagaya, entered the mansion, exchanged their information, and discussed internal issues within the Demon Slayer Corps.
The most frequently mentioned issue was that the current generation of Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen were too weak, with hardly any who could truly fight and slay demons.
Of course, when they discussed this issue, they excluded Musashi. After all, Musashi's talent could be said to be the strongest among all the Hashiras. The time it took him to become a Hashira was a month shorter than that of Muichiro Tokito, who had the shortest time.
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone. It's already noon, so please go back and rest."
Time flew by, and it was already lunchtime. Kagaya spoke to the Hashiras.
Hashira Meetings usually last for several days. This period is also one of the few times the Hashiras can rest, teach their successors, and cultivate on their own.
After bidding farewell to Kagaya, the Hashiras left the mansion.
"Why don't we all have a meal together! It's rare for us to gather like this. Once the meeting ends, we'll surely be too busy to see each other again."
After stepping out of the mansion, Mitsuri, her face slightly flushed, smiled and suggested to the others.
"Hmm! That's a great idea! I'll join!" Kyojuro replied loudly.
"I agree too." Obanai hesitated for a moment before speaking.
Although he really wanted to eat with Mitsuri, he wanted to eat with Mitsuri alone even more. Since it was a group meal, the other Hashiras would certainly join, which made him feel a little regretful.
"Sounds pretty good, then I'll magnificently agree too." Tengen Uzui said magnificently.
"Alright." Musashi also nodded in agreement. He wanted to learn more about the other Hashiras, as it was very likely they would fight alongside each other in the future.
Subsequently, Kochou Shinobu, Gyomei Himejima, Muichiro Tokito, and Sanemi Shinazugawa also did not object.
"That's great!"
Seeing that no one objected, Mitsuri felt very happy.
Just then, Giyuu left by himself.
"Eh? Mr. Tomioka, aren't you joining us?" Mitsuri saw Giyuu's action and called out to him.
"Hmm."
After a brief pause and a hum, Giyuu silently walked away.
Not being able to invite all the Hashiras made Mitsuri less happy.
"What an annoying fellow, always looking like he's miserable. It makes me furious just to see him."
Giyuu's behavior undoubtedly angered Obanai, who complained about him.
Almost all the Hashiras present could be said to have a tragic past, but Giyuu always wore his misfortune on his face, which made Obanai very displeased with him.
"Amitabha, Tomioka is probably just not good with words, right? Perhaps he doesn't like crowded atmospheres." The Stone Hashira said with his hands clasped together.
Musashi also felt a bit confused by Giyuu's actions. It was just a meal together; there was no need to avoid it.
He's the same Water Breathing user as Tanjirou, but their personalities are very different, he thought as he watched Tomioka's retreating back.
Tanjirou left him with the impression of being quite talkative, but Giyuu...
From the moment he met him until now, the only complete sentence Musashi had heard him say was when he greeted him: "No need to greet me, I'm not like them."
And his expression had never changed.
"Since Tomioka doesn't want to, then let's go together!" Kyojuro said loudly.
Then Musashi followed the other eight Hashiras, excluding Giyuu, to the gathering. However, once the gathering began, he started to feel a bit regretful.
"Umai! Umai!" Kyojuro exclaimed while eating heartily.
Sanemi silently took a plate of hagi-mochi to himself and ate it quietly. Tengen Uzui specifically picked out food that looked magnificent. The Mist Hashira would stop after two bites to ponder whether he had actually eaten anything. Gyomei Himejima would shed tears even while eating. Kochou Shinobu, however, was fine.
But none of these were the problem. The important ones were Mitsuri and Obanai...
"Musashi, try this, it's delicious!" Mitsuri said while eating, and at the same time, she put some dishes into Musashi's bowl.
There were already many clean plates in front of her, but her eating speed showed no signs of slowing down.
Meanwhile, Obanai, who was sitting across from Musashi, hadn't eaten anything. His eyes were fixed on Musashi, radiating intense resentment.
Mitsuri, perhaps out of a desire to care for her junior, sat next to Musashi during the meal and occasionally put food in his bowl.
Because of this, Obanai, sitting opposite, had been staring at him, not eating a single bite. Musashi, being stared at, also hadn't eaten a single bite.
Now Musashi understood one thing: when you gaze at Mitsuri, Obanai will also gaze at you; when Mitsuri gazes at you, Obanai will also gaze at you.
If Musashi suggested changing seats now, it might make Mitsuri uncomfortable, but if he didn't change, Obanai would keep staring at him, and he wouldn't be able to eat properly.
"Um... Mr. Iguro, could you please stop staring at me?"
Musashi could only look up and say helplessly to Obanai.
Now he somewhat felt that Giyuu's decision not to come along was a wise one.
"Hehehehe, you're being too self-important. When did I ever stare at you?" Obanai said, then shifted his gaze away from Musashi.
"Uh... alright."
Seeing that Obanai was no longer staring at him, Musashi said nothing more. He lowered his head, intending to start eating, but before he could pick up his chopsticks, he felt Obanai's gaze on him again.
Although Mitsuri was now focused on eating and had no time to put food in Musashi's bowl, Obanai was still staring intently at Musashi.