In the afternoon, the training grounds moved from indoors to outdoors, so there was no need to be restricted.
Murata watched the team members flying out one by one. The field had gotten bigger, and the distance they flew had also increased!
"Yikes!" He jumped back, looking in fear at the wooden sword that had been struck and flew straight into the spot where he had just been standing, kicking up a cloud of dust.
It's no good... No one can last 5 seconds against Snow Pillar, let alone one round.
Their combined attack was instantly disintegrated. Snow Pillar and they were simply not on the same level!
Everyone present had a bitter expression. Not only were their bodies suffering, but their spirits were also tormented.
From being full of confidence at the beginning, they were now shrinking back.
Noticing their low morale, Yoizumi stopped his movements. His cold blue eyes swept over their faces one by one. Those who met his gaze instinctively avoided eye contact, not daring to look at Yoizumi.
This won't do... Yoizumi sighed. He couldn't say inspiring words like Rengoku, and he might even pour cold water on them.
What to do?
Yoizumi lowered his eyes, staring at the grass at his feet, lost in thought.
"..."
An opportunity!
Komi Kata, who had just gotten up from the ground, didn't understand the situation, but Snow Pillar wasn't paying attention to him at all right now.
Now is the time!
"Clang!" The wooden sword struck Yoizumi's left shoulder, pulling him back from his reverie.
Murata, not far away, witnessed this scene and his eyes widened.
He hit him... Someone actually attacked Snow Pillar!
But it was clear that Snow Pillar's mind wasn't on it just now.
"I succeeded!" Komi Kata panted, his face filled with uncontrollable excitement. After being beaten all day, he finally succeeded!
Yoizumi turned around and stared at him. Looked at by such emotionless eyes, Komi Kata tremblingly withdrew his wooden sword, somewhat timidly lowering his head.
"S-sorry, Snow Pillar!"
Is he that scary?
Yoizumi, who was scary but unaware of it, thought so.
"What's your name?"
He's not going to punish him, is he?
"K-Komi Kata..."
Yoizumi slowly raised his hand, causing Komi Kata to flinch.
He's not going to hit him, is he?
Komi Kata had already imagined his landing posture after being sent flying.
But the imagined pain did not come; instead, his shoulder felt heavy.
Yoizumi gently patted his shoulder, and his indifferent voice entered Komi Kata's ears.
"You did well, Komi."
"Eh?" Komi Kata looked up in disbelief. What did that mean?
This compliment also reached everyone's ears.
"If you all feel fear when you encounter me, then what about when you encounter Kibutsuji Muzan?"
"He is a being far stronger than I am."
"What will you do then?"
The two consecutive questions made everyone present fall into thought.
That's right... Kibutsuji Muzan is an unimaginably powerful being... They, who couldn't even last one round against Snow Pillar.
Can they really win?
"Don't be afraid because of my identity."
"You must treat me as an enemy, seize all opportunities. If you don't have the determination to kill me."
"You..." Yoizumi's voice gradually rose, loud enough for them to hear clearly, "will not grow."
"..."
The determination to kill Snow Pillar?
Murata's gaze fell directly on Yoizumi. Can he do it?
His eyes gradually firmed. Come on, Murata!
Acutely sensing that everyone seemed to have changed, Yoizumi turned to look at Komi Kata beside him.
"Your sword swing is not strong enough; you lost power when you were too eager to succeed. Pay attention."
"Yes!" Komi Kata's eyes sparkled as he stared at Yoizumi.
Snow Pillar is so cool!
..."Mmm..." Nezuko hugged her knees, curled up in the shadowy corner, her gaze following her brother's movements.
(Stare~)
Occasionally, team members would fly out, and Nezuko would watch their trajectory before looking away.
"Mmm hmm..." Gently shaking the bamboo dragonfly Yoizumi had made for her in her hand, playing by herself in the cramped room was no fun at all.
Miss Aoi and the others were still busy and couldn't play with her, and she couldn't move around in the sun herself.
Nezuko raised her small hand, her palm blocking the light in front of her eyes.
The sun was so warm, why couldn't she move around in the sun like her brother?
Did the sun dislike her?
"Mmm..." Thinking of this, Nezuko's pink eyes faintly showed a watery sheen, and she looked at Yoizumi in the distance with a wronged expression.
Hmm?
Yoizumi seemed to sense something and looked back, but only saw Nezuko tilting her small head, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Was it his imagination?
He casually sent the team member who rushed in front of him flying again, immersing himself in the training.
"Nezuko-chan, we're here to play with you!" Kiyo, Sumi, and Saho finished helping Kanzaki Aoi prepare ingredients and then found Nezuko.
The three exchanged glances. Nezuko-chan looked very unhappy, it's a good thing they listened to Sister Aoi.
(A moment ago)
"Thank you, I can manage here by myself. You go play with Nezuko." Kanzaki Aoi, wearing a white apron with her sleeves rolled up, stood in front of a pile of ingredients, seemingly about to be overwhelmed.
"But..." Kiyo hesitated.
"Mr. Yoizumi is very busy right now, and Tanjirou and the others have gone to participate in training. Nezuko will feel lonely by herself," Kanzaki Aoi said.
"Understood, Sister Aoi, if you need any help, just call us!"
Watching the three little girls leave the kitchen, Kanzaki Aoi sighed.
Continue to make delicious meals for the swordsmen participating in the training.
After all, they are the ones who will participate in battles in the future... (Back to the present)
"That's a very beautiful bamboo dragonfly!" Sumi exclaimed, seeing the bamboo dragonfly in Nezuko's hand.
"Mmm~" Nezuko nodded her small head in agreement.
"Let's play!"
Yoizumi took a moment to look, and seeing his sister smile, his brows softened.
Finish up here quickly and go accompany Nezuko.
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