Kanae, as the Flower Hashira, had reached a very high level in Flower Breathing.
But because she was teaching Ayato, she was especially earnest.
Originally, Flower Breathing was a branch of Water Breathing, primarily gentle.
But because she had demonstrated it so many times,
Even Kanae's movements began to change.
Fortunately, she still had the power of blessing to use.
And also,
She could get timely replenishment.
…
Early the next morning!
"You're all up very early?"
Ayato walked down the stairs and greeted the others.
'Not that we woke up early, it was that we hadn't slept at all, okay?'
Mitsuri and Shinobu complained helplessly in their hearts.
Shinobu's face was especially red.
Last night, she had been about to find her sister when she happened to see her sister demonstrating Flower Breathing.
In this situation, even she, no matter how slow, knew what was going on.
But still,
They are all Master's servants.
This kind of thing is normal, right?
Remembering the scene from last night, Shinobu's thighs tightened, her skin growing hot.
"Why hasn't Nee-san come down?"
Kanao blinked, confused. "Nee-san never sleeps in."
Before Ayato could answer, Shinobu had already grabbed Kanao's shoulders with both hands.
"You have to listen to me. Don't ask any more questions."
Her eyes were filled with seriousness and earnestness. "This kind of thing is still too early for you."
"Eh?"
Kanao looked confused.
Rarely, she began to think.
'Shinobu-nee had never been this serious before.'
'Had something happened?'
'Why was it too early for me?'
As she thought, she broke out in a sweat and froze in place.
"Kanao, are you okay?"
"Shinobu, what... what's wrong with her?"
"This child isn't good at thinking. When she thinks too much, this happens."
Ayato: "..."
'Well!'
'It seemed this problem was quite serious.'
'Maybe Kanao could see a psychologist sometime.'
…
Noon!
Kanae finally got up.
The two went together to the Ubuyashiki Estate.
Strictly speaking, this was the headquarters of the Demon Slayer Corps.
At this moment, many figures were already waiting here.
Their auras were different, but all surpassed ordinary humans.
"Everyone... most of you are here?"
Kanae said with some surprise. "That's... really rare."
The reason she said this,
Was because these people were all the current Hashira.
Uzui Tengen laughed. "There's no help for it. The legendary Devil is just too intriguing."
"To be honest, do legendary Devils really exist?"
Shinazugawa Sanemi looked at Ayato. "He seems like just an ordinary human."
Rengoku Kyojuro laughed heartily. "Hahaha, since the Flower Hashira says so, it's probably true."
"Amida Buddha, it's truly hard to imagine that legendary beings actually exist."
Himejima Gyomei held his prayer beads and said with compassion, "Then, do gods and buddhas also exist?"
Seeing these people, Ayato was not surprised.
When Kanae reported his existence, she had asked for his permission first.
Evoking this kind of reaction was only natural.
He looked at the group and smiled. "It seems you are all very interested in me."
"Naturally, because I don't believe in Devils."
"Although it's rude, I don't believe it either."
"Speaking like this is too rude to Ayato-sama."
Hearing this, Ayato spoke. "But no matter how interested you are, it's useless. I'm only interested in beautiful girls."
"..." xN
Everyone's lips twitched.
'This self-proclaimed Devil was truly unique.'
Looking closely, they realized that he was indeed very handsome.
'Could it be that the Flower Hashira had fallen for his handsome looks?'
Kanae stepped forward and said, "Everyone, Master is indeed a Devil. I can guarantee that."
"And I have also gained Master's power, becoming incredibly strong, strong enough to destroy any Demon."
As her voice fell,
Her Devil wings unfurled, and an invisible, sinister aura spread out.
Seeing this, everyone was completely dumbfounded.
'Kanae had actually become a Devil?'
'So, the legends were all true?'
'This was... too unbelievable.'
After a moment of silence, Gyomei spoke. "Flower Hashira, just how strong are you now?"
"It's hard to say."
After thinking for a moment, Kanae said, "I don't know exactly how strong I am either."
This was the truth.
After becoming a Devil,
Even though it had only been a very short time, she didn't know how many times stronger she had become.
"Then, may I try?"
Kanae looked at Ayato, and seeing him nod, she said, "Of course."
"Good!"
Gyomei walked forward, holding his unique Nichirin Blade, which connected a broadaxe on one side and a flail on the other.
At this moment, everyone's attention was drawn.
The Stone Hashira was definitely the strongest Hashira of this generation.
They also wanted to see how strong Kanae had become after turning into a Devil.
Looking at Kanae, Gyomei said sincerely, "May I use my full strength?"
There was no trace of mockery in his words.
Nor would anyone think that way.
Because the current Stone Hashira was indeed overwhelmingly strong.
"Yes."
Kanae floated and landed in the distant yard.
"Okay!"
Gyomei came to the other side.
The two stood facing each other.
The atmosphere in the air became much heavier.
Bang!
The ground shattered with a crash.
Gyomei leaped up, his breathing as heavy as rock.
First Form: Serpentinite Bipolar.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
The air was instantly torn apart, showing visible air bursts.
The flail and broadaxe came from the left and right, enveloping Kanae.
For a moment,
Gales swept through the surroundings, and the ground around was torn apart.
"It's been a while, the Stone Hashira has gotten even stronger."
"Yeah, when will we ever catch up?"
Watching this,
Rengoku and the others sighed.
As Hashira,
Just by looking, they could judge the gap in strength between them.
But the next moment,
Everyone's pupils contracted, as if they had seen something inconceivable.