Hearing Obanai's words, the other Hashira finally realized: as a demon, why did he show no signs of discomfort under the sunlight?
The sunlight shone on him, but it didn't turn him to ash. He even looked exceptionally vigorous.
Doesn't that mean that not even a Nichirin Sword could kill him?
It was a known fact that a Nichirin Sword could only end a demon's life by cutting off its neck because it carried the properties of sunlight. If sunlight was useless, then it naturally meant the Nichirin Sword would lose its effect.
If there were other demons like him who didn't fear the sun, wouldn't demons be practically immortal?
A thought that even they found somewhat terrifying emerged in their hearts.
In fact, Lexon's current state was exactly what Muzan Kibutsuji hoped for and idealized: unafraid of the sun, unable to be killed by a Nichirin Sword.
From an "infinitely close to a perfect creature" to an "absolutely perfect creature."
However, Lexon's demonization in broad daylight was just a trial card that lasted a few minutes.
"You can change back to human now," Shinobu urged. She was utterly repulsed by everything about Lexon's demon form, although his attitude towards people when he was human didn't please her either.
But in comparison, his human state was definitely better.
"Alright," Lexon responded.
He had also sensed that his demonization was nearing its limit under the sun, so he complied with Shinobu's words and deactivated it.
His jet-black hair gradually shortened, his abyssal pupils slowly returned to normal, the narrow stripes on his face faded until they vanished, and the folded flesh on his neck slowly smoothed back into place. The sinister eyes wandering within closed, hid themselves, and disappeared. The ominous aura of a demon was retracted back into his body. The transformation from demon back to human was a bizarre sight to behold.
"Lexon..."
The moment he turned back into a human, Lexon heard Tanjiro's slightly trembling voice.
Lexon turned his head and saw the bewilderment in Tanjiro's eyes.
In the years they had spent together, he had never heard Lexon mention that he could turn into a demon, nor had he ever seen him in his demon form. He had never even smelled the scent of a demon on him. Why had he suddenly turned into a demon?
Tanjiro couldn't understand.
"What's wrong, Tanjiro?" Lexon smiled slightly at Tanjiro. "Is it strange that I can turn into a demon? And why I'm not interested in people at all?"
"Yes," Tanjiro nodded quietly.
The various Hashira present immediately perked up their ears, and even Kagaya was no exception.
They all awaited Lexon's answer.
"Because I'm special," Lexon grinned, giving a nonsense answer.
Hearing this, the Hashira present couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. Shinobu's familiar anger vein seemed to reappear on her forehead.
"Is it because your constitution is special?" Kagaya said thoughtfully. "Is that also the reason you're able to master two basic breathing styles?"
"Two breathing styles?"
One of the Hashira was surprised.
"Yes. Lexon has mastered Water Breathing and Flame Breathing, and from them, he has derived a new breathing style, 'Mist Breathing'," Kyojuro Rengoku said.
"Mist Breathing?"
"Yes," Shinobu added. "It's a very powerful breathing style."
She had often seen Lexon practicing his new sword forms, so she was naturally well aware.
"I'm amazing, right?" Lexon squatted down and boasted to Tanjiro.
"A-Amazing..." Tanjiro hadn't yet recovered from the flood of information and stammered.
"This is also something I must explain to everyone," Kagaya spoke up, drawing everyone's attention.
"I intend to make Lexon the tenth Hashira, the 'Mist Hashira'," Kagaya said slowly, under the gazes of the crowd.
"Master, you can't!"
"I object, Master!"
"How can a demon be a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Master."
"I flamboyantly object, Master!"
"Namu Amida Butsu. Master, I believe this is improper."
"Master, although he has proven that non-man-eating demons exist, the position of a Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps should not be held by a demon."
"Master..."
The moment Kagaya's words fell, they provoked strong opposition from the various Hashira, as if they had returned to the question of how to deal with Nezuko.
Except for Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho, all of them expressed their opposition. Even the Love Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji, who always supported the Master's wishes, and the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito, who was indifferent to everything, stood on the opposing side.
"Tomioka! Kocho! Do you two actually support this?"
The silence of Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho provoked questions from the other Hashira.
"My swordsmen," Kagaya Ubuyashiki suddenly said in a heavy tone.
His voice no longer had its usual gentle and friendly feel, but instead carried an inexplicable sense of authority.
"In my eyes, Lexon is mostly human, and only a small part demon. He can take on the form of a demon and emit a demon's aura, but he does not have the instinct to eat people. Becoming a demon is just a means for him to increase his strength.
"What's more, the Demon Slayer Corps has always hated the demons that harm humanity, not all demons.
"If a demon does not harm humanity, then what is the difference between a demon and an ordinary human? In the past, we didn't believe that non-man-eating demons existed because none had ever appeared. But now, Lexon has provided a good proof. Should we hold prejudice against him?"
Kagaya advised them earnestly.
"Furthermore, this ability of Lexon's is what Kibutsuji dreams of. He will absolutely not let Lexon go. But Lexon is not a person with a clear conviction for slaying demons. Tying him to the position of a Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps is the best thing we can do."
"Hey, hey, hey, I'm listening too, you know, Master. Could you not be so obvious with some things?"
Lexon suddenly said.
"I believe you understand," a slight smile appeared on Kagaya's somewhat pale face.
Lexon shrugged noncommittally.
"But Master—" Sanemi still wanted to argue.
But the next moment, Kagaya's figure swayed a little, and under the watchful eyes of the crowd, he slowly collapsed, losing consciousness.
"Master!!"
"Master!"
In an instant, worried cries rose from all around.
The various Hashira sheathed their Nichirin Swords and rushed towards Kagaya, surrounding him to check on his condition.
"Shinobu, quickly check the Master's condition!"
Giyu Tomioka said anxiously to Shinobu Kocho.
"Everyone, move aside!" Shinobu pushed through the dense crowd, squatted down, and observed Kagaya's condition.
"This is all your fault, Sanemi! If he wants to be the Mist Hashira, just let him! Why did you have to keep talking!" Tengen Uzui complained to Sanemi Shinazugawa.
"Didn't you object too just now!" Sanemi retorted, not showing any weakness.
"If you want to argue, go argue outside!" Shinobu said to the two arguing men with a cold face while administering medicine to Kagaya.
Tengen Uzui and Sanemi Shinazugawa instantly fell silent. At this moment, they were also extremely worried about the Master's safety. If something really happened because of this, they would absolutely never be able to forgive themselves.
Watching the anxious crowd, Lexon was quite calm.
He walked to Tanjiro's side, drew his Nichirin Sword to cut the bonds on Tanjiro, and then said to him, "Shouldn't you go see your sister?"
"Thanks, Lexon," Tanjiro said gratefully.
He stood up, gave Lexon a complex look, then leaned close to his ear and whispered, "What you said about a 'special constitution' was a lie. I smelled it."
"Why think so much?" Lexon tapped Tanjiro's head with the hilt of his Nichirin Sword. "I won't harm you."
"Ow," Tanjiro rubbed his head, smiled at Lexon, and then walked towards Nezuko.
"'The Mist Hashira,' huh..." Lexon stood alone in the courtyard and murmured in a low voice.
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