Hearing Ryuji mention Zenitsu, Tanjiro was surprised and asked, "What happened to Zenitsu?"
Ryuji set Zenitsu down and explained the situation.
Tanjiro then learned what had happened to Zenitsu; he'd clearly been in danger, but the specifics would have to wait until Zenitsu recovered.
Ryuji, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke were finally reunited.
Giyu Tomioka's inspection lasted until dawn. He returned to the Demon Slayer Corps' camp at daybreak.
After Giyu's return, the Demon Slayers began withdrawing from Spider Mountain, heading towards headquarters.
Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke were cared for by {Hidden} division members, while Ryuji walked with Giyu and Shinobu in the center of the group.
By noon, they reached Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.
The headquarters were located on a flat mountainside, with numerous wisteria trees planted.
Following the mountain path, Ryuji arrived at the expansive headquarters.
The sight was like a paradise. Large and small buildings were scattered around, resembling a palace.
The group first arrived at a spacious plaza paved with large, smooth stones.
Ryuji looked around. The two-to-three-hundred square meter plaza was the center, with paths leading to various buildings.
The plaza was clearly for ceremonies or events.
Shinobu and Giyu stopped, while the {Hidden} division members continued with the injured along the paths extending from the plaza.
The two {Hidden} members carrying Tanjiro also stopped beside Shinobu and Giyu.
Shinobu then said to Ryuji, "You and Tanjiro need to see the Master with Giyu and me. You've violated corps rules."
Ryuji immediately understood. They'd been brought back for punishment.
"We were brought back for punishment? The Demon Slayer Corps went to a lot of trouble," Ryuji chuckled wryly.
—"But fine! Let's see how the Demon Slayer Corps punishes me for violating the rules!"
His tone shifted, his demeanor turning cold.
Shinobu said nothing. She didn't want Ryuji punished, but their violation was a fact. Ignoring it would damage the Corps' authority.
Ryuji, led by Shinobu, waited outside a courtyard.
Tanjiro sensed the seriousness of the situation and felt anxious. Knowing Ryuji's temperament, severe punishment could lead to a major conflict with the Demon Slayer Corps.
A {Hidden} division member guarding the courtyard quickly retreated inside upon seeing Shinobu and Giyu, presumably to deliver a message.
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