Chapter 273: Products Reflect the Heart's Desire
Gyomei Himejima raised his arm, clenched his fist, and slammed it down on the courtyard floor scattered with gravel.
Boom.
The entire courtyard trembled faintly under the force of his punch.
A deep fist imprint appeared on the ground.
"So strong."
Rengoku's honest voice echoed through the courtyard.
He looked at the dented ground in shock, rushed over, and touched it with his hand. Then, eager to test it himself, he rolled up his sleeves, ready to strike.
Bang.
Gyomei caught Rengoku's wrist and said, "Rengoku-san, I can unleash such strength because of this new ability. If it were you, your bones and muscles would likely snap."
Even before mastering Breathing Techniques, Gyomei could defeat demons with raw physical strength alone.
He once protected an entire temple of children by punching demons until dawn.
You could say—
in the long history of the Demon Slayer Corps, no swordsman has ever had more raw strength.
Still, even with such power, his body was human.
He never dared to exert his full might recklessly, instead channeling it through weapons like an axe and flail.
That's why,
when he saw the skill [Rock Body], he didn't hesitate. He spent all his reward points and even paid real money to buy it.
"What incredible strength,"
Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui muttered, clearly envious as he stared at the crater.
Among the Hashira,
Gyomei was the strongest in raw power. Next in line were him and Rengoku.
They used to think that with hard work, they could someday catch up.
But seeing Gyomei now at full power, even that small competitive flame extinguished.
Gyomei turned toward Master Kagaya with a puzzled look. "Master, have you not purchased any items?"
With Kagaya's wealth, surely he could've exchanged for some items easily.
Why was he standing there looking just as astonished as the others?
"Apologies, I wasn't able to kill any monsters, so my game shop hasn't unlocked yet."
Though slightly embarrassed, Kagaya admitted to being instantly killed by the weakest goblin.
Shinobu thought to herself, "Good thing Mitsuri isn't here. She'd definitely laugh out loud."
"I see. My apologies, Master."
Gyomei remembered that the Master's body was so weak that even swinging a sword more than a few times could be fatal.
He bowed slightly. "If you're willing, please allow me to accompany you for monster hunting."
"Thank you, Gyomei."
Kagaya didn't refuse. He knew his condition better than anyone.
Even the weakest goblins were stronger than ordinary humans. It wouldn't be easy for him to defeat one alone.
If he turned down Gyomei's help, he'd waste a lot of time just to unlock the item shop.
"If there's a way to earn more invitations within the game, I'll do my best to get them for everyone,"
Kagaya promised.
Looking at the hopeful eyes of Shinobu and Tengen, he resolved that if needed, he'd even sell off the Ubuyashiki estate to support them.
This wealth was always meant to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji.
Now that a proper use had finally appeared, he welcomed it.
"Thank you, Master."
Afterwards, Rengoku and the others settled into nearby quarters to await the upcoming Hashira Meeting.
Meanwhile,
Gyomei and Kagaya re-entered the Reincarnation Game.
It was still that eerie forest.
Some sinister presence had corrupted the land—twisted plants, bottomless swamps, and lurking monsters.
"Master, watch out!"
Gyomei swung his stone-covered arm, blocking a sneak attack from the bushes.
Kagaya seized the moment and slashed at the goblin's head.
[Goblin defeated: EXP +5, Reward Points +5]
Shop Unlocked: You may now purchase 5 items.
Finally,
with Gyomei's help, Kagaya's item shop had opened.
Eagerly, Kagaya checked the available items.
His gaze focused and he murmured, "There's no [Rock Body]. Looks like items are random."
"It seems the shop items relate closely to the player's wishes,"
Gyomei said, praying for the goblin's soul before it turned into light.
"My shop also had a few items besides [Rock Body]—two power-enhancing pills and a strength-boosting axe."
His wish was to grow stronger and destroy demons.
So the shop offered items to help him grow quickly.
"Anti-curse potion?"
Kagaya's eyes locked onto a vial glowing faintly with a purplish-blue hue.
[Anti-Curse Potion (Lesser)]: Temporarily suppresses negative effects from curse-type states. The stronger the curse, the shorter the duration. Price: 500 points.
Kagaya, usually calm and composed, found himself breathing hard.
A potion that could suppress curses?
The Ubuyashiki clan had long suffered a curse born of Muzan Kibutsuji.
A punishment from the world itself.
Could it really be lifted?
500 points was steep, but even temporary relief was too tempting to ignore.
Purchase!
A vial appeared in Kagaya's hand.
He trembled as he opened it and drank.
A strange sensation enveloped his body, like a membrane shielding him from the malice and curse tied to his family line.
Next moment—
the monstrous scars on his face began to fade like eraser marks on a page, revealing the skin beneath.
His frail body stirred with newfound vitality.
[Curse Resistance: 15 days] — You are immune to [Demon King's Curse] for 15 days.
"I... I'm really healed?"
Kagaya touched his face, not caring about his appearance—only the energy surging through his body.
A curse of nearly a thousand years,
temporarily lifted!
"Congratulations, Master!"
Gyomei felt the change immediately. He saw the Master's life force burning bright again.
Kagaya clenched his sword. "Though the curse is lifted, our family's sins remain. Muzan Kibutsuji will be ended in our time!"
Just then—
an icy goblin hurled a sharp ice shard toward them.
"Watch out!"
Gyomei's expression changed.
Unlike green-skinned goblins, these ones wielded deadly ice magic. Even he couldn't easily block them.
Then—
a voice rang out.
"Never seen you before. Are you samurai?"
A figure appeared, moving like a seasoned shinobi.
They wore a headband, tight wraps, and had a razor-sharp stance.
Before Kagaya or Gyomei could react,
the stranger had already slain the ice goblin.
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