"Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters"
Aoki looked bewildered at Urokodaki Sakonji's overreaction. "What's the big deal? I wanted to sleep a little longer."
"No sleep! Put on your uniform and go to headquarters immediately!" Urokodaki Sakonji's voice held a hint of anger at Aoki's nonchalance.
Sensing his anger, Aoki obediently put on the Demon Slayer Corps uniform and a sky-blue haori. He then followed the crow to headquarters.
On the way, Aoki pondered Urokodaki Sakonji's reaction, particularly the crow's mention of the "Master."
"Sounds like a big shot in the Demon Slayer Corps," he muttered, deciding not to worry about it. As long as he didn't cause trouble, the "Master" shouldn't cause him any problems.
After about half an hour, Aoki arrived at headquarters. A masked Demon Slayer, with a large "Hidden" character on his back, stood at the gate.
"You must be Mr. Aoki," the Slayer said, confirming Aoki's identity.
"Yes, that's me," Aoki replied.
The Slayer gestured respectfully. "Mr. Aoki, please follow me. The Master and the Nine Hashira have been awaiting you."
Aoki followed the Slayer through the headquarters to a courtyard. Besides Aoki and the Slayer, nine figures stood on the gravel ground.
"Mr. Aoki, I'll leave you here," the Slayer said nervously, fleeing the courtyard.
Aoki, his initial nonchalance replaced by narrowed eyes, felt an immense pressure emanating from the nine figures—not a collective pressure, but an individual aura from each person.
"The Master mentioned this guy? He doesn't seem special," a man stepped forward, his tone dismissive.
He had spiky white hair, three long scars across his face, numerous scars covering his body, a white haori with the character "Kill" on it, and his open uniform revealed his muscular physique. His bloodshot eyes were menacing.
"Ding!"
Sanemi Shinazugawa:
Identity: Current Wind Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps
Personality: Short-tempered, intensely dislikes demons
Skills possessed: Wind Breathing
Combat Power: 4762 points
Overall Rating: S-level
Favorability towards host: -1
"Sanemi Shinazugawa?" Aoki wondered. "Why is his name so similar to Genya Shinazugawa's? And his combat power is terrifying."
Sanemi Shinazugawa approached, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Aoki.
"Hey, kid, I'm talking to you."
Though annoyed by Sanemi Shinazugawa's attitude, Aoki smiled to avoid trouble. "Ah, Senior, I'm Aoki, a disciple of Urokodaki Sakonji."
"Urokodaki Sakonji's disciple?" Sanemi Shinazugawa frowned, looking towards one of the remaining eight figures. "Tomioka, this guy seems to be your junior brother."
Aoki turned to the figure Sanemi Shinazugawa had indicated: an expressionless young man in a Demon Slayer uniform with a haori featuring different patterns on each side.
"Ding!"
Giyu Tomioka:
Identity: Current Water Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, disciple of Urokodaki Sakonji
Personality: Stoic, taciturn, avoids emotional expression
Skills possessed: Water Breathing
Combat Power: 4741 points
Overall Rating: S-level
Favorability towards host: 1
"Giyu Tomioka? Urokodaki Sakonji's disciple? My senior brother?!" Aoki's mind was racing. "Wow, my senior brother is a total heartthrob, a style icon!"
Aoki instinctively moved towards Giyu Tomioka, but Sanemi Shinazugawa noticed and pulled him back.
"What? Want to use him as a shield now that you know he's your brother? Hmph, you're just as annoying as him."
Sanemi Shinazugawa sneered.
Aoki's inner thoughts: "Screw you! What did I do? I was being polite! What's wrong with wanting to get close to my brother? If you annoy me, I'll unleash my Sharingan and trap you in Tsukuyomi! Three days and nights of torture!"
Aoki dared not voice his thoughts, forcing a smile. "Senior, it's my first time meeting my brother. I just wanted to get to know him."
Sanemi Shinazugawa smirked, lifting Aoki and throwing him towards Giyu Tomioka.
Aoki landed smoothly in front of Giyu Tomioka, his strength preventing a clumsy fall.
"Senior brother, I've finally met you!" Aoki rushed towards Giyu Tomioka, but his brother merely glanced at him before turning away.
"Ding!"
"Giyu Tomioka's favorability towards the host decreased by 1 point."
"Giyu Tomioka's favorability towards the host decreased by 1 point."
"Giyu Tomioka's favorability towards the host decreased by 1 point."
Aoki: "..."
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