[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong-":3,"chapter-this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-100":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Pillar in Demon Slayer Is Extremely Strong but Overly Cautious",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2336026,4566,"Chapter 100: Nezuko Returns to Human Form","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-100",100,"\u003Cp>【Happy birthday to me.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the Infinite Castle, Muzan suddenly felt one of his demons lose contact—completely unable to sense any aura whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he didn’t care about ordinary demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he sensed any anomaly, he would unhesitatingly capture it and kill it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, he hadn’t even had time to investigate what had happened before the connection vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the distance was too great; he couldn’t sense much at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could it be another one, like that bitch Jushi, slipped out of my control?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it! Bastard!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over these years, Muzan had found nothing went his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t found the Blue Manjushage, nor had he located and exterminated the Ubuyashiki clan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of this chaos began three years ago, with the white-haired demon slayer that Douma encountered!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s definitely that white-haired demon slayer’s doing! Damn bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Zero: I’m causing trouble, but not doing it on purpose.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a fit of rage, he smashed everything in his study to vent his frustration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ultimately, this is all Douma’s fault! If he hadn’t failed to kill that female Pillar three years ago, none of this would’ve happened!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, Muzan’s fury burned even hotter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He mentally called out to Mukago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mukago, bring Douma to me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*Clang!*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single harp note rang out, and Douma appeared in Muzan’s study, holding a woman’s severed limb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? Muzan-sama, what brings me here?” Douma asked with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzan said nothing—only slapped him hard across the face…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, Zero’s first action was to find Tanjiro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to tell him that Nezuko could return to human form, so their family could finally reunite properly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Zero found Tanjiro, he saw him sitting in the back courtyard of Butterfly House, staring blankly at the sky with a look of utter despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his hand were several letters, while the three Butterfly House children surrounded him, trying to comfort him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Qing, Xiao Cheng, Xiao Nasu, what’s wrong with Tanjiro?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero Pillar!” x3\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three Butterfly House children, seeing Zero, cried out in surprise and rushed to hug him tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Qing: “Tanjiro is troubled by his sword.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Cheng: “Master Koyoharu wrote saying he won’t forge any more swords for Tanjiro.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Nasu: “Tanjiro is trying to find a way to apologize to Master Koyoharu.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see…” Hearing their answers, Zero fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward and picked up the letters in Tanjiro’s hand to examine them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【No more swords for you! Unforgivable!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Don’t even think about taking another sword from me!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【I’ll kill you! Curse you to death!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only a few short sentences, the letters bore Koyoharu’s overwhelming resentment, etched clearly upon them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And a murderous aura thick with hatred!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if it had become a calamity-level curse spirit, ready to claim Tanjiro’s life at any moment…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Zero, what should we do… without a sword, I can’t go on missions…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I keep breaking the swords Master Koyoharu forged for me—I’m so sorry to him… It’s over… This is really over…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro didn’t know how to express how he felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zero merely sighed softly and said: “Don’t overthink it. For now, train using the methods I taught you before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Koyoharu’s just a hard man with a soft heart—he might send you a new sword once time passes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Probably… maybe… Anyway, let’s drop this. I have good news to tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What good news?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you remember what Jushi once said?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I remember—Jushi once said demons can return to human form… Big Brother Zero, you mean Nezuko…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Nezuko can now return to human form.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?! That’s wonderful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing that Nezuko could finally become human again, Tanjiro’s earlier worries vanished instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Nezuko became human, she could reunite with her family properly and no longer have to travel endlessly with him every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s not delay—we’re going to my estate right now. Let Nezuko become human, and reunite with your family properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! Thank you, Big Brother Zero!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to thank me. It was my promise from the start.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying goodbye to the three Butterfly House children, Tanjiro rushed Pobujidai ly back to Zero’s estate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He entered Zero’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yue was playing with Nezuko.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtains were drawn, and only the lamps were lit—clearly to keep Nezuko from sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zero and Tanjiro, Nezuko leapt forward in a flying tackle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nezuko!” Tanjiro moved to catch her—but Nezuko launched straight into Zero’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…” Tanjiro felt a pang of sadness. Had Nezuko not seen him at all?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or had he become unimportant now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like the family cabbage had been stolen by a pig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon closer thought, Zero wasn’t a pig—he might actually make a decent brother-in-law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, in Zero’s eyes, Tanjiro saw only the affection of a brother toward a little sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no romantic feeling whatsoever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you’re back~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm. Thank you, Xiao Yue. Where are Kanae and Mitsuri?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kanae and Mitsuri said they’re preparing nice clothes—I’m not sure exactly what for, but they mentioned they’re planning a surprise for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A surprise?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though called a surprise, Zero couldn’t shake the feeling it was more likely a shock…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m probably overthinking it. They’re probably just preparing clothes for themselves… right…” Zero thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently set Nezuko down and pulled out a vial of medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tanjiro, this is the medicine Jushi sent. I’ve tested it—it definitely turns demons back into humans.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But just in case, I must warn you: no matter what I do next, don’t stop me. So…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Zero, I trust you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zero could finish, Tanjiro cut him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood Zero was acting for Nezuko’s sake. That Zero had told him directly meant he was thinking of Nezuko and everyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he chose to trust Zero—he hadn’t smelled any lie on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good. That’s all I needed to know.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then removed Nezuko’s small muzzle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the muzzle off, Nezuko’s sharp demon fangs were visible, and with her dazed, innocent expression, she looked utterly adorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Come on, Nezuko, open your mouth. Ah~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero, like a brother coaxing a little girl to take medicine, guided her to open her mouth and swallow the dose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though confused, Nezuko obediently opened her mouth and waited for Zero to feed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero slowly poured the liquid from the vial into her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Nezuko had swallowed all the medicine, Tanjiro felt no change in her at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon after, Nezuko suddenly curled up on the floor, writhing in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat poured from her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked utterly tormented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Zero, what’s happening?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I don’t know! I tested this before!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero rushed forward, lifted Nezuko into his arms, and soothed her: “It’s okay, Nezuko. We’re all here. Don’t be afraid~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps the comfort worked—Nezuko calmed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her face still showed unmistakable pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hand tightly gripped Zero’s collar, and Zero held Tamako’s hand, soothing her constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro, seeing this, reached out and grasped Tamako’s other hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamado Kie heard the commotion downstairs and came upstairs to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This… this is…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mother, Tamako is returning to humanity—but she… seems to be in great pain…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Kamado Kie stepped before Tamako and gently stroked her small face with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tamako, keep going! We’re all here with you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Takeo and the others appeared at the door, rushing in together and forming a circle around Tamako, cheering her on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Tamako’s gaze was still unfocused; her self-awareness had not yet returned—she was still struggling!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe I can try!” Zero remembered that Tamako had once seemed to enjoy listening to his singing, so he began singing the song from his hazy memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The evening glow over the sea is like a child’s drawing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spread across the sky, waiting for seagulls to carry it away?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Distant sails battered by wind and waves?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the dream brings pain, I won’t fear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where does the wandering desert wind go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Has the spring breeze ever seen him before?…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soothing song gradually calmed Tamako; the pain on her face slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tanjiro’s family saw a tear form at the corner of Zero’s eye, sliding down his cheek and landing on Tamako’s forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So sad… so worn-down… What has Big Brother Zero been through? Why does it feel so heart-wrenching…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro smelled an unusual scent emanating from Zero—as if he had endured countless hardships.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than anything… partings and deaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t understand why such a scent clung to Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamado Kie didn’t understand the language of the song, yet her heart ached for Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Xiao Yue knew exactly what was happening…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Xiao Yue (T0) was created, she had often seen Zero alone in his room, singing this song.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Luo Li told Xiao Yue (T0) that this was a well-known song Zero’s mother used to sing to him when he was very young, to lull him to sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the song became etched into Zero’s memory—he only knew it was sung to him by someone he deeply knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he could not recall his childhood memories…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small hand reached up to Zero’s cheek, wiping away his tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero… brother…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tamako? You… you’ve recovered?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I… remember everything…” At that moment, Tamako recalled every single thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During her struggle in consciousness, she remembered it all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered holding Rokutaro’s hand as a child, playing in the icy snow…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered her family accompanying her every day…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered the happy days after first meeting Zero…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered a monstrous creature suddenly bursting into their home at night, harming her family…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered Master Tomioka, Master Rengoku, Juushirou, and Yushi...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered the smiles of every person she met in the Demon Slayer Corps…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fragmented memories flashed before her like a revolving lantern, restoring her self-awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She recalled how Tanjiro had told her, even as a demon, that he would protect her no matter what.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until now, she had returned to humanity and reunited with her family once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am… Kamado Tamako…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My family nearly died by demons…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Big Brother Zero saved my family…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I want to keep living with my family…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to that, the song Zero had just sung pieced together all her memories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes regained their light and self-awareness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero brother… you cried… I’ve never seen you cry before… don’t cry…” Tamako comforted him in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero smiled and said, “I’m fine. I’m so glad you’ve recovered. Your family has been waiting for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tamako, my child!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamado Kie could no longer hold back—she pulled Tamako into her arms, tears streaming down her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s wonderful, Tamako!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro and his siblings embraced their mother and Tamako tightly, tears of joy streaming down their faces!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero and Xiao Yue exchanged a smile, glad to see the family finally whole again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the backyard, Tamako slowly extended one hand, gradually stepping into the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing no burning sensation on her hand, she took one cautious step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, her entire body was exposed to the sunlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in so long, she felt the warmth of the sun, closed her eyes, and basked in its glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sweet smile remained on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tamako, how do you feel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zero behind her, Tamako, still following her old habit as a demon, flung herself into his arms and clung to his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You, you’ve forgotten you’re not a demon anymore?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah!! S-Sorry, Zero brother, I… I…” Tamako blushed, realizing she had nearly forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she was human again, she still acted as if she hadn’t changed—she wasn’t used to it yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There, there, I’m not mad at you. But you should be careful—you’re a girl now. If others see you acting like this, you’ll never find a husband~” Zero teased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I can’t find a husband, I’ll marry you…” Tamako muttered under her breath, head lowered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What did you say?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“N-Nothing! You heard wrong, Zero brother~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamako covered her face in embarrassment, avoiding Zero’s gaze, and dashed inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What just happened? Did I say something wrong?” Zero looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even wondered if he had some strange odor that had scared Tamako away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sniffed himself, searching for any odd smell—but after a long while, he detected nothing unusual…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hidden in a corner, Xiao Yue watched this scene and silently grumbled: “Master is such a blockhead! So clueless! When we return to the Starry Sky, I’ll tell Luo Li sister everything! Hehehe~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero, still puzzling over himself in the backyard, suddenly felt a chill run down his spine…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamado Kie cooked a lavish dinner and shared it with everyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time in a long while, Tamako experienced the true happiness of reuniting with her family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears of joy shimmered as they flowed.\u003C\u002Fp>",2146,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0c71b8ae26ebfea61148544e703eb020b6f9cbc70bbeccd5a3eda0fa2de531d5","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-101","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-99",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]