kvmb Chapter 250 is really... awful.
Chapter 250 is really... awful.
"So, Giyuu agreed to participate in the special training?"
In the Butterfly Mansion's dining hall, Yuko sat to one side drinking tea, watching everyone eat, and then asked a question.
"Yes!" Tanjiro nodded emphatically, a smile still gracing his face.
Nezuko smiled and said, "That's wonderful!"
"Yes." Tanjiro's smile never faded.
Nezuko noticed his empty bowl of rice, reached for it, and asked, "Would you like another bowl?"
Tanjiro quickly stopped her, saying, "I'm sorry, Nezuko, I can't eat anymore."
Shinobu asked with concern, "Is this all you're going to eat?"
"No appetite?"
Children who are still growing naturally eat a lot, and Tanjiro and his friends have an especially heavy training load every day. Their food intake is even more exaggerated than that of adults. They can only eat a small bowl and then can't eat anymore, which is quite rare.
Tanjiro broke out in a sweat, clutching his stomach with some difficulty: "No... I had a soba noodle eating contest with Giyu this afternoon, and I'm still not hungry."
If it weren't for the fact that the food had already been served and it would be disrespectful not to eat any of it, he really wouldn't want to eat at all.
Although she didn't understand what the buckwheat noodle competition meant, Yuko subconsciously followed up on the previous topic and asked, "Did you win?"
Tanjiro's expression changed slightly, and he said with difficulty, "Let's just say I... won for now."
However, he felt that Mr. Yiyong seemed to have given him a break in the end.
Because he felt that Mr. Yiyong hadn't given it his all at that time.
"Brother is amazing." Nezuko smiled.
"Ha~" Tanjiro scratched his head.
Nezuko's emotional value is off the charts.
Yu Zi thought to herself, then looked up and asked, "So when do you plan to return to the team for training?"
Tanjiro's smile faded, and he said seriously, "Tomorrow!"
Nezuko looked a little disappointed: "Tomorrow? Does that mean I won't be able to see my brother?"
Yu Zi comforted her, "There's nothing we can do about it. The training locations are different, and we have to change locations after each training session."
“Even in the past, Nezuko might not have been able to keep an eye on him forever.”
“I see…” Nezuko lowered her head regretfully.
Yuko's lips curled up slightly: "However, given Tanjiro's status, I think he shouldn't need to participate in those basic training sessions."
"I'll probably train directly with the Pillars."
Although Tanjiro has become a Pillar, he has not been assigned to be in charge of the team members' targeted training.
Not all Pillars receive targeted training with their teammates, especially someone like Tanjiro, whose strengths are not particularly outstanding. The breathing technique he uses is not a basic one, and he has no experience in instructing teammates, so he cannot provide much guidance.
But as a Pillar, his strength is undoubtedly recognized by everyone.
Basic training was no longer a big deal for him.
Upon hearing Yuko's words, Nezuko suddenly looked up.
"Does that mean..."
Shinobu Kocho picked up where Ikuko left off, smiling as she said, "Well, if it's just to take a look..."
Nezuko assured them, "I promise I won't bother anyone!"
Yuko propped her elbows on the table, resting her cheeks on them: "No, I don't think that's something you can guarantee."
"Huh?" Nezuko's eyes widened into beady pupils, looking completely bewildered.
Yuko shrugged, offering no explanation.
At the very least, one blond guy will definitely be affected.
She can guarantee it.
Speaking of Zenitsu, she couldn't help but feel that the meal was a bit too quiet these days.
It feels a bit strange without those two idiots.
Tanjiro looked at his younger sister with affection, then turned to Ikuko and asked, "Where is Miss Ikuko?"
"Are you alright now?"
“I haven’t…” Yuko replied subconsciously, but seeing Shinobu’s slightly furrowed brows halfway through her sentence, she smoothly changed her words, “I probably need to rest for a couple more days.”
To say it's serious is impossible.
She's a ghost, so even broken arms and legs aren't considered minor injuries.
At most, the energy expenditure was a bit high, and the replenishment couldn't keep up, so my physical strength hasn't fully recovered.
Shinobu Kocho's slightly furrowed brows relaxed, and she smiled, saying, "Well, the Pillars don't have much time for their own training right now. It's not too late for Yuuko to go in a few more days."
Yu Zi nodded helplessly; there was no way she could say no.
However, she has been keeping track of the progress of the special training. Only a week has passed, and many team members have not even passed the basic training of the first stage of the Yuzui Tengen, let alone the subsequent training.
In fact, of the hundreds of swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps, Ikuko believes that only the Pillars can truly play a role in the final training.
It's not that I look down on the other team members, it's just the truth.
People who lack ability won't be able to seize the opportunity to awaken their markings, even if given the chance.
Without the Demon Slayer Mark, you simply don't have the ability to fight against the Upper Moon Demon and Muzan... No, even using "ability" is too much of an understatement for Muzan.
The markings are merely an admission ticket.
As for the subsequent Transparent Domain and Crimson Blade, Ikuko doesn't even dare to hope that many of those Pillars will awaken.
Because the conditions for those two were too demanding.
One requires extremely high martial arts talent, and the other requires extremely high physical fitness.
Just look at the Pillars from the Warring States period; even with Yoriichi's guidance, activating their Demon Slayer Marks was already their limit.
What the team members could do, even if Yu Zi didn't want to say it so cruelly, was to give the harsh answer of... piling up numbers.
Using human lives to deplete the opponent's stamina is more likely to happen when they have exhausted Muzan's stamina to a great extent, and Muzan is preparing for a last-ditch effort.
Because if it really comes down to that point, even with the advantage of her bloodline, their losses might not be any better than Muzan's.
When that time comes, we must find a way to stall Muzan's dying struggle.
If she hadn't been there, given the current situation, even if all the Pillars joined forces, it would have been difficult to accomplish this.
Furthermore, we need to see how much Muzan can be weakened by Tamayo's weakening potion.
Hopefully, it will be even more effective than she imagined.
Tanjiro nodded: "Then I'll go with Giyu tomorrow."
Just as Shinobu was about to nod, Ikuko couldn't help but cast a questioning look at her: "Can we go together too?"
Before Shinobu could speak, Ikuko added, "I won't do anything."
"I'm just going to take a look and get familiar with things first."
It was as if they were afraid she would disagree.
Seeing Yuko's serious expression, Shinobu Kocho paused for a moment before realizing that she seemed to be spending too much time with Yuko.
Even though the situation had reached a critical point, she was still thinking about getting closer to Yuko for a few more days.
Everyone is working hard to train, but she's still wasting Yuko's and everyone else's precious time here.
It's really... awful.