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Chapter 361 The more you expose, the lower your defense.
"So that's what it is! What's with that reaction?! How many years have you been a member of the Demon Slayer Corps?!"
Seeing Rengoku Kyojuro's sudden realization, Uzui Tengen couldn't help but make a sarcastic remark.
"Ah ha ha ha ha ha……"
His response was Kyojuro Rengoku's hearty laughter.
However, Tengen Uzui also knew that although his colleague was quite reliable when it came to serious matters, he was rather careless about details in his personal life, so it was normal for him not to care about such trivial matters.
"Then... what should a normal Demon Slayer Corps uniform look like?"
Despite being a woman and somewhat oblivious, Kanroji Mitsuri still managed to ask the question.
After all, she didn't want any more strange rumors to circulate.
It just so happens that Uzui Tengen has a mysterious obsession with glamour and is the most knowledgeable about clothing among the Pillars, so her question was a happy accident.
"Yes, because most of the Demon Slayer Corps members are young people, the style of their uniforms is modified from school uniforms, so that even if they gather together on the street, it will not easily arouse suspicion."
"The tops are the same for both men and women, but the bottoms are different. Women's uniforms include skirts, which are about knee-length."
Kanroji Mitsuri glanced down at her open-chest top and short skirt that revealed half of her thigh.
Thinking of the bespectacled tailor who confidently claimed that this was the standard way the Demon Slayer Corps required, Kanroji, feeling offended, gripped the hilt of his sword.
I didn't mean anything by it, I just had a bit of an itch to do it.
She seems to be just a little girl...
Seeing Kanroji Mitsuri's reaction, Uzui Tengen continued, "However, apart from members who are particular about aesthetics, most female members would request to wear the same style of trousers as the men's uniform."
"After all, the uniforms are made of special materials, which are not easy to get wet or burn, and are even less likely to be bitten by ordinary ghosts."
"If you wear a skirt, there will be a lack of protection for your legs."
"That's roughly how it looks on the female team members..."
Uzui Tengen casually pointed in the direction of the crooked pine tree he had just jumped down from.
Kanroji Mitsuri looked back.
I spotted Shinobu Kocho being spanked by Natsuhiko...
"Mr. Purgatory, um... it looks like a fight has broken out over there. Shouldn't we get involved?"
Kanroji Mitsuri, who just turned eighteen this year and has never been in a relationship, has a kind of clear foolishness in her eyes.
"No, don't worry about it! That's a special kind of training!"
Rengoku Kyojuro stated this with absolute certainty.
His confident demeanor even made Yuzui Tengen, a seasoned veteran, take notice.
He was secretly surprised that the always serious Rengoku Kyojuro could actually make up lies to fool people.
Actually, Kyojuro Rengoku wasn't just fooling Mitsuri Kanroji; that's what Natsuhiko had told him.
Having received guidance from Xia Yan and indeed significantly improved his strength, he successfully beat up his father, Rengoku Makijuro, at home, and communicated his feelings through the way men communicate.
Although it didn't revive Rengoku Makijuro, it was certainly a significant improvement from his previous state of drinking heavily and slacking off every day.
Therefore, Kyojuro Rengoku mostly believed what Natsuhiko said.
"I see!" Kanroji Mitsuri blinked. "It looks like it's really tough! It must be some serious training..."
Seeing that Shinobu Kocho would shudder violently after each slap, her expression suggesting she was enduring something and looking like she was having a hard time, Mitsuri Kanroji couldn't help but feel moved.
However, she did not delve any further into what kind of training it was.
Her intuition told her that once she knew, some things might be lost forever.
"Ah! Right! What was that special situation Mr. Uzui mentioned earlier? Why does the Demon Slayer Corps have ten 'Pillars'?"
Remembering her earlier question, Kanroji Mitsuri asked it again.
"Hehe~ What a cute little girl~ Let me answer this question."
"Ugh—when?!"
Hearing the sudden sound behind him, Ganlu Temple was startled and turned around in surprise.
Suddenly, Xia Yan and Kocho Shinobu, who had been training under the tree, appeared silently behind him.
Although he hadn't yet "interrogated" Shinobu Kocho into the purpose of this early meeting of the Pillars, Natsuhiko naturally guessed why the meeting was being held ahead of schedule upon seeing Mitsuri Kanroji's arrival.
Kanroji Mitsuri secretly observed the two people who had suddenly appeared.
The man was no less tall than Uzui Tengen, with a strong and well-proportioned physique. He exuded power and did not appear clumsy at all.
His face was exceptionally handsome, with exquisite and delicate features that did not give off any effeminate feeling.
A pair of dark blue eyes, as deep and captivating as the night sky.
More importantly—his hairstyle is extremely unique!
The hair color transitions from gray and white to navy blue, interspersed with some indigo patterns, making it look like a tornado carrying thunder and lightning.
It seems that due to the extremely stiff texture of the hair, despite being nearly half a meter long, it stubbornly and straightened backward as if defying the law of universal gravitation, without showing any signs of drooping.
Looking at that hairstyle that clearly indicated someone who was good at playing cards, and the equally strange hair color, Kanroji Mitsuri, who had always been discriminated against because of her strange hair color, felt a sense of shared sympathy in her eyes.
The woman had jet-black hair that Kanroji Mitsuri envied greatly, with the ends gradually turning into a light purple that matched her pupils.
Her features were extremely delicate, and she wore a very gentle smile that made people feel an instant sense of goodwill towards her.
She also has a very attractive figure.
Despite wearing a formal suit, one could still see the prominently bulging front armor, and the rear armor was even more impressive; according to Kanroji Mitsuri, it could even hold a wine glass steadily.
Her height wasn't anything special; she looked like an ordinary girl. However, among a group of tall people, she appeared rather petite.
Just a moment ago, he had a pained expression on his face, but now he seemed to be doing nothing at all.
If it weren't for the slight blush still on her cheeks, Kanroji Mitsuri would have almost thought that what she had just witnessed was an illusion.
Chapter 362 Two promising candidates for cross-dressing
Ah, he has very handsome features and a tall stature. He complimented me as soon as we met, and he seemed to have a very good temper. Great!
Kanroji Mitsuri, who joined the Demon Slayer Corps with the intention of finding a partner, subconsciously started to rate Natsuhiko.
But why do these "pillars" make no sound when they walk?
Why do people like to suddenly scare others?
Startled, Kanroji Mitsuri couldn't help but complain inwardly, but she quickly regained her composure.
No, Mr. Purgatory wasn't frightened at all. I'm just not mature enough. It seems my cultivation is still insufficient.
I need to keep working hard!
Go, Ganlu Temple!
The girl silently cheered herself up, while Xia Yan began to answer questions for Kanroji Mitsuri, who had just become a Pillar.
"Now that you have become a Pillar, you must also know the conditions for becoming a Pillar: kill one of the Twelve Demon Moons, or hunt down a total of fifty demons."
"Because the Twelve Demon Moons are very difficult to kill, most of the time Pillar-level swordsmen become Pillars by killing 50 demons. However, the management cannot keep increasing indefinitely, so the number of Pillars was determined according to the number of strokes in the Chinese character for Pillar."
"Once the number of Pillar-level swordsmen reaches nine, anyone who kills another fifty demons will not become a Pillar, but will instead serve as a reserve Pillar."
"However, there are special cases as well as general cases. For example, if the nine pillars are full, and other swordsmen kill the twelve demon moons, they will naturally be promoted to pillars as well."
"But I became a 'Pillar' level swordsman by killing fifty demons, right? Since there are already nine Pillars, why am I, a swordsman who didn't kill any of the Twelve Demon Moons, still a Pillar?"
Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, Kanroji Mitsuri blinked, revealing a beady look, and pointed at herself with some confusion.
"There's no need to worry about that. You were promoted to Pillar through normal channels after Tianyuan stepped down, which is normal."
"Me and those two brats are a special case."
Following the direction Natsuhiko was pointing, Kanroji Mitsuri saw a pair of twin brothers standing not far away. They looked to be about the same age as her younger brother.
She had a very delicate face and long black hair with a light blue gradient at the ends, making her look very suitable for women's clothing.
They are exactly the same in both height and appearance; you could say they were made from the same mold.
However, their temperaments are completely different, and their Demon Slayer Corps uniforms have also been altered, making it easy to see the difference between the two.
One of the Demon Slayer Corps uniforms had been modified, with sleeves as wide as a kimono, and he wore a gentle smile, looking like the warm winter sun, and seemed very approachable.
The other one is the regular style, but with many more restrictions on the arms and calves, seemingly to enhance explosive power.
His expression was the complete opposite of his brother's; rather than indifferent, it was more like a cynical look as if the whole world owed him money, making him seem unapproachable.
"The 'Pillars' of the Demon Slayer Corps are not only powerful; as managers, they are also responsible for the overall coordination of the Demon Slayer Corps within their designated area. In other words, besides dealing with troublesome demons, the Pillars are also responsible for many other tasks."
"I don't want to take on these trivial tasks, nor do I like being stationed in one place, so I'm considered an unofficial 'pillar'."
"Although they have the status and rights of a Pillar, they are only used as Pillar-level combatants, specifically to support others."
"As for that grumpy brat, his situation is even worse. He ignores everyone except his brother, but he does have some strength, so the brothers are counted together as one 'Pillar' spot."
"I see……"
Kanroji Mitsuri blinked. Although she didn't quite understand, it seemed very impressive.
Thanks to the requirements proposed by Xia Yangang when he became a Pillar, although he has the status and rights of a Pillar, he is only used as a Pillar-level combat force and belongs to the category of specialized support Pillars.
There's no need to station troops or manage intelligence; you can freely hunt demons based on your own preferences.
But the price is that no matter where it is, if a tricky situation arises, Xia Yan will be sent to investigate.
Although it was an exception, it was so effective that it significantly reduced the number of Demon Slayer Corps casualties, so it has been established as such ever since.
Over the past few years, Xia Yan has even formed a special support team.
As he spoke, Xia Yan carefully examined the newcomer, Lian Zhu.
He had already noticed the pink-haired girl the moment she followed Rengoku Kyojuro into the courtyard.
Her long pink hair was styled into three long ponytails, two hanging down her sides and one hanging down her back, with the ends gradually turning into a light green, making her look like a cherry blossom mochi.