A person in Japan, a sword that soars to immortality.

"This is Lord Matsudaira Aoki, a young man from the shogunate, and also the person who commissioned us to test the sword today."

Sakiri and Taichi knelt together in the courtyard and began to bow to Matsudaira Aoki, who was standing in front of the main house and dressed in fine clothes.

Whether in the Edo period or the earlier Sengoku period, the etiquette among samurai was extremely strict.

Especially when meeting nobles, if one's manners are not up to standard, at best one will be punished personally, and at worst the entire clan will be punished together.

"Get up. Is this the person who will test the knife today? Everyone says that the Yamada family has a handsome man who is known as the most handsome man in Edo. I think it must be you."

With a chonmage hairstyle, wearing a blue blouse and hakama (same pronunciation as "cool"), the three-leaf hollyhock family crest embroidered on the shoulders, a temple fan at the waist, and a vertical scar on his right eye, Matsudaira Aoki smiled and spoke.

"I don't deserve praise from adults."

Yamada Asaemon Taichi nodded and spoke respectfully.

"It seems that Taiyi is a gentleman. Now, please appraise the value of this sword for me."

Matsudaira Aoki pulled out a fan from the hall and tapped it against his palm.

Upon receiving the order, Taiyi bowed again and then walked towards the earthen platform on the other side.

On the earthen platform, there was already a headless corpse.

Taiichi gripped the sword and examined it carefully once more.

Looking at the blade engraved with the words "Demon Slayer," Taiichi narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself:

"It seems that in this world, there are not only celestial beings, but also ghosts."

"If that's the case, then this sword should be a Nichirin Blade used by a Pillar. I just wonder which Pillar was so unlucky that after his death, he didn't even get to see the Hidden Organization before someone else picked up the sword."

After considering all this, Taiyi did not immediately raise his sword to strike, but instead instructed his attendant:

"Stack seven corpses together directly."

Upon hearing this, everyone around them changed their expressions.

"Huh? Lord Taiichi, are you sure you want to do this? Do you think this is a treasured sword that can reach the 'Seven Body' level?"

"Yes, I think this knife, although it has a unique design, doesn't seem that powerful."

"Lord Taiyi, you must have misjudged me."

While those around him were questioning him, Matsudaira Aoki, standing at a distance, suddenly brightened up.

He turned to look at Yoshitsugu, the head of the Yamada family, who was standing diagonally behind him:

"Is this knife really that sharp? It can even reach the level of a 'top-grade weapon'? Then I've obtained an incredible treasure."

With his hair already half-white and looking somewhat old, Yamada Asaemon Yoshiji was sweating profusely, his mouth moving for a long time, but he didn't know how to speak.

What could I say? That Taiyi's judgment was correct?

But he couldn't bring himself to say those words directly.

The Seven-Headed Sword is a top-tier weapon, and there aren't many like it in the entire Sakura Country, from ancient times to the present. How dare you say that, Taiichi!

If the judgment is wrong, it will not only damage the reputation of the Yamada family's official sword tester, but also disappoint Lord Aoki!

This is the most critical thing!

Upon receiving news that a distinguished person had arrived at the manor, other members of the Yamada clan, who had come from various places, also arrived at the sword-testing ground one after another.

Many of them recognized the predicament of their own boss.

Out of consideration for family honor, some people found Taiyi's behavior intolerable.

The youngest member, Yamada Asaemon Kiyomaru, was the first to step forward, looking at Taiichi with disdain:

"Senior Brother Taiichi, how could you say such irresponsible things in front of Lord Aoki? You are a disgrace to the Yamada clan! Your Yamada Asaemon name should be revoked immediately!"

"Kiyomaru, you mustn't be so loud. It's extremely impolite." Shugen stepped out from the crowd, entered the courtyard, knelt before Aoki, and bowed his head.

"Lord Aoki, if Taichi's judgment fails, I will order him to commit seppuku on the spot, and I will act as his second! This is to express the Yamada family's remorse towards you!"

When Shuxian looked up again, her face was covered in tears.

Seeing this, Yamada Asaemon Touka rubbed his chin with one hand, turned to look at Wei Shan, the top-ranked member of the Shiichito-ryu school, and revealed a playful smile:

"As a candidate for the next leader, shouldn't you stand up and say something at this time?"

“No need. I think Taiichi was already prepared when he said those words, and Shugen has already conveyed the meaning for me.”

Although Wei Shan spoke calmly, as he looked at Shu Xian kneeling in the courtyard, weeping in front of Matsudaira Aoki, his left hand gripping the knife tightened even more.

Shihe, who noticed his little trick, secretly chuckled.

At this moment, Zoche didn't pay any attention to what the others were saying. He just stared blankly at Taiichi, watching a wisp of hair on his forehead flutter in the wind.

"My senior brother... is usually very composed, so why was he so reckless today? Even if he failed, his courage to express himself is something I can't match."

"When will I be able to be as brave as him, carrying on the shoulders of all the resentment of those I have killed?"

As he muttered to himself, he felt as if he were standing in a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood, with countless headless bodies crawling all over his body.

Fu Zhi, Xian Tai, and all the other people who usually get along well with Tai Yi, including Dian Zuo, all looked at Tai Yi with worried eyes.

Anger, disappointment, confusion, worry, embarrassment, curiosity...

Taiyi sensed all the emotions, turned his head, swept his gaze over everyone, and spoke calmly:

"You guys are so noisy."

call......

A strong wind blew through the courtyard, and everyone froze, their expressions stunned by Taiyi's indifferent gaze and cold words.

"You...don't understand this world either."

Taiichi gripped the sword with both hands and raised it.

The sunlight shone on the blade, reflecting a dazzling brilliance.

Cherry blossoms drifted slowly in the wind, but as they passed Taiichi's body, they seemed to be blocked by something, so that not a single petal landed on him.

Squinting at the halo reflected from the blade, Taiichi felt an unparalleled calm.

The world of Hell's Bliss is a world where Qi exists, which is the legendary spiritual energy!

The swords worn by the Demon Slayer Corps Pillars are all crafted by the most skilled craftsmen in the sword-forging village, who poured their hearts and souls into their creations.

Nichirin Blades differ from other swords from the very first step in their material selection. Furthermore, each Pillar's unique breathing technique causes the blade to change color, resulting in attacks imbued with elemental properties.

In other words, the Nichirin Blade used by the Pillar is a divine weapon that has been tempered by spiritual energy!