Chapter 273: Commodities and Wishes

Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima swung his arm, fist clenched tight, and smashed it into the gravel-covered courtyard ground.

Boom.

The entire courtyard trembled slightly under this punch from Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima.

The ground was even smashed into a deep fist print.

"So strong."

The Flame Hashira's honest voice echoed within the courtyard.

He looked at the indented ground with a shocked expression, ran over, reached out to touch it, and then likewise swung his arm, preparing to smash down.

Bang.

Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima reached out, grabbed Kyojuro Rengoku's wrist, and said, "Mr. Lianyu, I am only able to exert my strength so recklessly because I have a new ability; if it were you, your bones and muscles would snap."

Before becoming a Demon Slayer and mastering a Breathing Technique, Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima was already able to defeat demons through pure physical strength.

He once swung his fists continuously until dawn to protect the children at the temple.

It can be said,

that in the history of the Demon Slayer Corps, there has never been a Swordsman with greater strength than him.

Although his strength is great, his bones and flesh are still within the realm of humanity, so he never dared to unleash all his strength without reservation.

He needed to rely on a broad axe and a Meteor Hammer to release his power.

Therefore,

when he saw 【Rock Body】, he did not hesitate to choose to spend all his Reward Points and cash out all his real-world assets to purchase it.

"Truly shocking strength."

Tengen Uzui stood to the side, looking at the fist print with equal envy and jealousy.

Within the Demon Slayer Corps,

in terms of strength alone, the Stone Hashira is the strongest, followed by himself and the Flame Hashira.

He had originally thought that if he worked hard to train his body, one day he would be able to see the Stone Hashira's back.

Now that he has seen the Stone Hashira's full power unleashed,

even his last remaining competitive spirit has vanished into thin air.

Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima asked with some confusion: "Oyakata-sama, did you not purchase any items?"

With Oyakata-sama's assets, he should be able to easily exchange for some items.

Yet now, he is looking at him with surprise, just like the other Hashira who did not participate in the Samsara Game.

"Apologies, I failed to kill a monster, so I did not unlock the Game Shelf."

Although a bit embarrassed,

Kagaya Ubuyashiki still stated very truthfully the fact that he had been killed in an instant by the weakest goblin.

Shinobu Kocho thought with a very dark heart, "Fortunately, that child Mitsuri isn't here, otherwise she definitely wouldn't be able to help but laugh."

"So that is the case, how rude of me, Oyakata-sama."

Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima was stunned for a moment, then remembered that Oyakata-sama is in a state of physical frailty where he cannot even swing a sword more than a few dozen times.

He bowed slightly and said: "If it is acceptable, Oyakata-sama can act with me to hunt monsters."

"I will trouble you, Gyomei."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki did not try to be brave;

he knew his own physical condition better than anyone, and even the weakest goblin is stronger than an ordinary human—it is not something he could easily kill.

If he refused Gyomei's help, he would likely waste at least some time before he could unlock the Game Shelf.

"If there is an opportunity to obtain an Invitation Letter within the Samsara Game, I will do my best to secure one for everyone."

Looking at the expectant eyes of Shinobu Kocho, the Sound Hashira, and the others,

Kagaya Ubuyashiki made a promise.

As long as he is able to do it, even selling off the Ubuyashiki family assets would be fine.

These accumulated assets were meant for destroying the Demon King in the first place; if there is a place they can be used, Yaozai would be more than happy to do so.

"Many thanks, Oyakata-sama."

After Kyojuro Rengoku and the others left, they stayed temporarily in the adjacent courtyard, waiting for the Hashira Meeting.

And,

the Stone Hashira followed Kagaya Ubuyashiki to enter the Samsara Game once again.

It was still that gloomy, dense forest,

as if polluted by some kind of Weirdness, filled with hideous vegetation everywhere, swamps that could swallow a person whole,

and monsters!

"Oyakata-sama, watch out!"

Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima swung his rock-like arms, blocking a goblin that was hiding in the bushes to launch a sneak attack.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki took the opportunity to draw his sword and slash at the goblin's head.

【Killed a low-level goblin, EXP +5, Reward Point +5】

Notification: First kill successful, Game Shelf has been unlocked. Players can purchase items through the Game Shelf (5 items).

Finally,

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's Game Shelf was unlocked with the help of Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima.

He looked at the refreshed items with impatience,

and as his gaze shifted, Kagaya Ubuyashiki said thoughtfully: "There is no 【Rock Body】; it seems these are randomly appearing items."

"The items refreshed on the Game Shelf seem to have a great deal to do with one's wishes."

After mourning the goblin that had died and turned into white light, Gyomei Himejima said, "On my shelf, in addition to the 【Rock Body】 already purchased, there are also two Great Strength Pills that can increase physical strength, and one Giant Strength Axe that can also enhance arm strength."

His wish was to be able to become stronger, and then eliminate those evil demons causing chaos.

These items that appeared could all allow him to become stronger rapidly.

"Inferior Anti-Curse Potion?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki stared intensely at the shelf,

at a bottle of liquid swaying and emitting a blue-purple halo.

【Anti-Curse Potion (Inferior)】: Can temporarily eliminate the negative effects of 【Curse】 type status; the stronger the curse, the shorter the elimination time. Price: 500 Reward Points.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who had always been very composed, could not help but have his breathing quicken.

A curse?

There was actually a potion that could eliminate a curse!

The Ubuyashiki Family had been tormented by curses for a long time because of Muzan Kibutsuji.

This was a curse of punishment from the world.

Could it be eliminated?

Although 500 Reward Points was expensive, the temptation to eliminate the curse was extremely powerful, even if it were only a temporary elimination.

Purchase!

The Anti-Curse Potion appeared in Kagaya Ubuyashiki's hand, and he unscrewed the cap with some trembling,

the blue-purple liquid flowing into his throat and being absorbed by his body.

An inexplicable aura attached itself to the surface of his body,

like a membrane, blocking the malice and curses that had descended upon the Ubuyashiki Family like a punishment from the world ever since the birth of Muzan Kibutsuji.

The next second,

the face that had been half-consumed by hideous scars seemed to have been wiped by an eraser; the scars gradually receded, revealing his original appearance.

His body, which had been like a candle in the wind, also began to brim with vitality.

【Curse Resistance (15 days)】: Exempt from the 【Demon King】 curse for fifteen days.

"It actually... really recovered!?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki stroked his cheek, which had become smooth again,

not caring about his appearance,

but instead feeling the joy of his revitalized body.

A curse of nearly a thousand years!

It had actually been temporarily lifted and disappeared!

"Congratulations, Oyakata-sama!"

Gyomei Himejima also sensed the change in aura, and looking at Oyakata-sama, whose flame of life was burning vigorously, he felt moved inside.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki gripped the Novice Iron Sword tightly, his gaze firm as he said, "Although the curse is eliminated, the sins left behind in the world by the Ubuyashiki Family have not yet been wiped away."

"Muzan Kibutsuji will eventually be ended in our era!"

Just as the two were speaking,

a Frost Goblin, its entire body emitting a chill, had already thrown a sharp icicle.

"Oh no!"

Gyomei Himejima's expression changed slightly;

unlike ordinary green-skinned goblins, these Frost Goblins could condense icicles and possessed very strong lethality.

Even he himself would find it difficult to withstand them.

"I haven't seen you before; are you samurai?"

A voice suddenly appeared.

It looked like the former ninja attire of Tengen Uzui, but more professional, with a forehead protector, leg wraps, and sharp, agile movements.

As the voice fell,

the Frost Goblin had already been dealt with.

(End of this chapter)