Kyojuro Rengoku possessing such strength didn't particularly surprise Sanemi Shinazugawa.
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What truly shocked him was Shimizu.
He also intentionally wanted to assess this young man who entered the Demon Slayer Corps because of him, but with his personality, he couldn't think of any normal way to interact, so he chose this method.
It can only be said that few of the Pillars in this generation are mentally normal.
Shimizu's performance also genuinely astonished Sanemi Shinazugawa.
How long has this guy been learning breathing techniques? No more than three months, right?
This guy can already, in every action, burst forth with Total Concentration Breathing at any moment, instead of having to temporarily gather stamina and change breathing rhythms like ordinary swordsmen.
Does this mean he has already mastered Constant Concentration Breathing?
His strength has definitely surpassed ordinary Kanoe-ranked swordsmen and reached the realm close to a Pillar.
Even knowing that with Shimizu's talent, he would likely have a chance to become a Pillar, how long has it been?
This talent is probably no less than Muichiro Tokito's.
As for Shimizu, sparring with Sanemi Shinazugawa also made him feel somewhat rewarded.
Although neither of them used weapons, both used their hands as swords, employing breathing techniques.
As a user of Wind Breathing as well, Shimizu could most clearly understand the depths of Sanemi Shinazugawa's skill.
In the original timeline, according to Kokushibo, Upper Moon One, Sanemi Shinazugawa had already surpassed the limits of Wind Breathing, believing that this "mediocre" breathing technique had reached an unprecedented height in Sanemi Shinazugawa's hands.
It's estimated that he didn't think much of the original swordsman who created Wind Breathing, and also believed that Sanemi Shinazugawa, after also possessing a mark, had surpassed the original swordsman who created Wind Breathing in strength.
Adding Kyojuro Rengoku desperately trying to mediate, the scene became even more chaotic.
At this moment, the other Pillars also immediately knew that Shimizu and Kyojuro indeed had the qualifications to challenge becoming Pillars.
"Ahem, Sanemi, Shimizu, and Kyojuro, stop."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki coughed.
Sanemi Shinazugawa borrowed Kyojuro Rengoku's strength, his figure retreating backward, exiting the battle.
"Hmph, it seems my judgment is not bad, I didn't choose a waste to come in, but you kid is still a little short, when using the Third Form, there's no need to be拘泥to the moves, you can integrate the skills of the Fifth Form into it, and Kyojuro, I don't know Flame Breathing, but I've seen your father出手…"
Sanemi Shinazugawa looked at Shimizu, seemingly criticizing, but actually imparting experience.
"So Senior Shinazugawa wants to use this method to impart his insights to us juniors? What a passionate heart! Sorry, Senior, I misunderstood, I will work harder!"
Kyojuro Rengoku straightened his chest and thanked loudly.
"Hey! You guy, don't thank someone who wants to beat you up!"
Sanemi Shinazugawa seemed to have a feeling of being exposed and becoming angry out of embarrassment.
Shimizu showed a soy bean sweating expression.
These people are really all problem children.
Is it because they have been fighting demons for a long time, and the mental pressure is too great?
"Alright, everyone, let's talk about the main business first."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki's face showed a helpless expression.
"The first matter today concerns the situation of Flame Pillar Shinjuro Rengoku. He hasn't performed any missions for a long time, and he hasn't appeared in front of everyone for a long time. Kyojuro, can you tell us what's going on?"
"I cannot explain the specific situation. Since Mother passed away, Father has lost all his fighting spirit and spends his days drinking. Even this Pillar Meeting he didn't come to attend, so I will relay the message on his behalf."
Kyojuro Rengoku replied.
"What a pity, I didn't expect someone like Mr. Shinjuro to have a day of dejection."
Serpent Pillar Obanai Iguro shook his head and sighed.
He was originally rescued by Shinjuro and then joined the Demon Slayer Corps.
"Namu Amida Butsu, although two new Pillars have been added this year, one Pillar was lost last year, and another Pillar has been lost again this year. The Demon Slayer Corps' Pillar-level combat power is still stretched thin."
Gyomei Himejima put his palms together and lowered his head to recite a Buddhist prayer.
No mistakes, one first, one inside, one content, one exist, one look!
The new Pillars who were promoted this year are Insect Pillar Shinobu Kocho, who was promoted at the beginning of the year because she killed more than fifty demons, and Muichiro Tokito, who killed a Lower Moon demon after only holding a sword for two months, thereby being promoted to Pillar.
The Pillar who died last year was Shinobu Kocho's sister, the former Flower Pillar Kanae Kocho.
"It's okay! If I become the Flame Pillar, I believe Father will regain his confidence!"
Kyojuro Rengoku said with full confidence.
Or rather, he has always been this confident.
"Then, let's start the second agenda item. Near Tokyo, there are suspected traces of the Twelve Kizuki. That area was originally under Shinjuro's responsibility. Now that Shinjuro cannot perform the mission, then I will entrust it to you, Kyojuro."
"Understood, I will eliminate the Twelve Kizuki and make everyone recognize me!"
Kyojuro Rengoku stood up full of energy, seemingly wanting to set off immediately.
"Wait, Kyojuro, there is one last thing. Although you are not yet a Pillar, you can represent Shinjuro in expressing your attitude on this matter."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at Shimizu and then at Tanjirou Kamado.
"This young man brought by Shimizu and Giyu is said to have inherited the breathing technique left by the progenitor swordsman who created breathing techniques more than three hundred years ago, but in these three hundred years, the Demon Slayer Corps has suffered several major calamities. Only a few words remain about the earliest batch of initial swordsmen. Kyojuro, the Flame Pillar lineage has not been broken since three hundred years ago. I wonder if there are any relevant records?"
Kyojuro Rengoku decisively shook his head.
"Sorry, Master, I don't know if there are any records, but after I complete the mission, I can check the books in my house."
"Why make it so complicated? Wouldn't it be better to have this young man demonstrate it directly?"
Tengen Uzui asked curiously.
"This is what I want to seek your opinions on."
