[{"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-104":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},2336030,4566,"Chapter 104: Signals from Another World","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-104",104,"\u003Cp>The universe’s starry expanse, the Temporal-Spatial Management Hub.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep... beep... beep...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun analyzed the remnants of the [Dark Matter Battle Armor] she had retrieved and performed corresponding calculations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Using the residual energy left on it, she sought to trace and locate which spacetime her brother Bai Yue had been stranded in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, no matter how much time had passed, she still had no leads.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This left Bai Yun utterly frantic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon seeing the photograph placed beside her, she quickly calmed herself again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a childhood photo of her and her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered that, after certain events—and after her brother uncovered the truth behind their parents’ deaths—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he had flown the [Sky-Striking] in a rage, destroying two-fifths of M Country’s territory, including its lackey, Nihon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Nihon had nearly been wiped off the map.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though in the end, Bai Yue had stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But because of the heinous crimes he committed—releasing massive amounts of HW water—the mutated sea beasts still doomed Nihon to total annihilation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that battle, at the age of five hundred, Bai Yue sealed all memories related to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun still remembered the words her brother spoke before sealing his own memories:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When I change, then you can lift my memory lock.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the cost of memory sealing was too great; if too much time passed, even after lifting the lock, he might retain only scattered fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, over two thousand five hundred years had passed—how much memory would remain if the lock were lifted? How much would he still remember?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What am I even thinking?! Right now, the most important thing is bringing my brother back to Luo Li’s side.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rallied herself again and resumed analysis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Xiao Yun, you should rest.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rose’s virtual projection appeared beside Bai Yun to remind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Rose, I’m fine. By the way, could you and Tianqi keep an eye out for signals from deep in the stars? I think T0 might send one too—then we could find my brother more easily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Understood. I’ll inform Tianqi and help you find the Creator as soon as possible.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Rose’s virtual projection stood guard beside Bai Yun and ordered the butler robot to prepare nutritious food for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smart mechanical door opened, and Luo Li entered the control room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Miss Luo Li, you’ve arrived.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Rose, thank you for taking care of Xiao Yun these past days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[You’re too kind.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She walked to Bai Yun’s side, placing her hands on her shoulders to massage them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yun, don’t exhaust yourself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine, Luo Li sister.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the sisters chatted, Rose suddenly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Xiao Yun, Miss Luo Li, Tianqi detected a strange signal fluctuation—intermittent and faint. I’ve routed it here.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun and Luo Li immediately analyzed the incoming signal fluctuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though hope was slim, they could not abandon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they identified the frequency of the signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to its extreme weakness and intermittent nature, some sections remained unadjusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tuning the frequency, they played it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spacetime... (static)... T0... Master... (static)... Requesting... (buzz)... coordinates... (buzz)...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This... this is T0’s signal!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Luo Li sister. That means T0 and my brother are still alive—but stranded in another spacetime we don’t know!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can we find their current location?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The signal is too weak. It may take time to analyze and pinpoint the coordinates!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s divide tasks: Rose, you and Tianqi monitor for any such signal fluctuations. I’ll handle analysis and determine the corresponding spacetime coordinates. Luo Li sister, you help decode these frequencies.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it, no problem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rose understands.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Slayer World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, Zero’s Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yue flew to the rooftop, her twin hair buns opening to extend antenna-like signal transmitters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes glowed blue as streams of data repeated endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was what she had been doing all this time—sending the same signal every day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Twice daily, each transmission lasting one hour, hoping it would be received.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Xiao Yue retracted the signal transmitters into her hair buns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope Tianqi brother and Rose sister receive it... and that Bai Yun sister, Luo Li sister, and everyone else find this place soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seven days had passed in the blink of an eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the influence of Zero and Xiao Tie’s sharp tongues, Tanjiro had mastered combat techniques that no longer left him at a disadvantage against Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had also learned a new technique, faster than [Flaw Line].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By scent, he could now predict his opponent’s next move more quickly and accurately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he was still mostly on the receiving end of blows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Tanjiro’s battle with Zero entered its final stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaping into midair, he hesitated the instant his Nichirin blade swung toward Zero’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that if he struck, Zero would be destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Xiao Tie shouted: “Tanjiro-san, don’t hesitate! Cut! Even if it breaks, I’ll fix it! Master Zero said he’ll help me! And precisely because you’re the kind of person you are, I don’t want you to die—I want you to become stronger than anyone!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero’s head was severed, and Tanjiro’s Nichirin blade snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ow!” He landed poorly, hitting his buttocks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro crawled on the ground, clutching his rear and howling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Zero changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The severed portion cracked open, revealing a rusted Nichirin blade inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this was a blade from another era.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by its condition, it had lain untouched for hundreds of years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both stared at the blade, making strange gestures and refusing to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they agreed to jointly retrieve it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they pulled the rusted Nichirin blade from its scabbard, they collapsed in disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because of anything else—the blade’s entire surface was corroded, unusable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud! Thud! Thud!...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Deafening footsteps emerged from the nearby forest, shaking the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the trees, a massive dark silhouette slowly emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Tie and Tanjiro cowered together in fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they recognized who it was, their expressions changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Steel Tomb-sensei!” Tanjiro cried out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was Steel Tomb, long unseen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel Tomb handed Tanjiro a new Nichirin blade, then picked up the ancient blade extracted from Zero’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: “Leave it to me. I’ll polish it using the Steel Tomb family’s ancestral Nichirin polishing technique!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without waiting for Xiao Tie or Tanjiro’s reaction, he turned and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait... wait!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they moved to stop him, someone grabbed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They turned—Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero-brother (sir)!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tanjiro, Xiao Tie—leave it to Steel Tomb. Trust him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though reluctant, since Zero had spoken, Tanjiro and Xiao Tie could only relent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero then pulled out several sheets of paper and handed them to Xiao Tie. “This is what I promised you. Study them at your own pace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Tie snatched the papers and read them through, over and over again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression shifted from shock to awe to disbelief—every emotion imaginable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because of anything else—the papers detailed the repair method for [Zero], along with gear adjustments and rotational mechanics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Xiao Tie could no longer hold back—he knelt before Zero and wept: “Zero-sensei, thank you so much!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need to thank me. It was a fair exchange.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’ve stopped drawing for now; my depression has worsened from mild to moderate, it’s such a hassle—I can’t do anything right...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, within the Blade Forge Village, apart from the sound of forging Nichirin blades, all remained peaceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, none of them knew that two Upper Moon demons were quietly approaching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my~ This is the forge village that crafts Nichirin blades for demon slayers? I don’t like it here at all~ The air is scorching everywhere. If that’s the case, I’ll just tear it apart~ I wonder if Lord Hantengu has begun his move yet~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doji’s gaze passed through the dense canopy of trees, gazing at the star-strewn night sky, his face still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Upper Moon Four—Hantengu—was trembling on the rooftop, observing his surroundings, searching for the right moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine, it’s fine—I’m just a pitiful weakling; they won’t hurt me...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero lay on the tatami, closing his eyes to rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his combat instinct told him: something was wrong outside the door!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He snapped his eyes open and rose, scanning his surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint, icy breath lingered in the air—this sensation, Zero knew all too well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, his eyes brimmed with lethal intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope it’s not you—if it is, then the debt for harming Kanae will be settled tonight... Upper Moon Two—Doji!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He retrieved the [Quantum Shield] and the Nichirin Scythe, stepping outside to investigate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, before he took even a few steps, he noticed the lanterns along the corridor had been extinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t so much extinguished as frozen solid!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I guessed right—you’re here! Come out, brat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still no movement around him, but Zero’s gaze never wavered from ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, what’s this? Seeing an old acquaintance and not even greeting him loudly? Isn’t that beneath your status? Or... are you afraid of me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tap~ tap~ tap~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A figure appeared not far ahead; under the moonlight streaming through the window, Doji’s face became visible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my~ Why would I be afraid? I merely wanted to surprise you, but you spotted me~ It’s been a long time, Zero—you’ve grown even more beautiful~ Oh yes, yes, I prefer you in women’s clothing; you looked truly exquisite~ After all, back in Yoshiwara’s pleasure quarters...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could finish, Zero swung the Nichirin Scythe straight at Doji’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doji raised his paired fans to block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ding!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nichirin Scythe clashed against the fans, sending sparks flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seizing the moment, Zero powered his leg and delivered a spinning kick, forcing Doji back several meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep gash opened across Doji’s face, blood spraying; one of his fans was shattered by the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this brief exchange, Doji was already at a disadvantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re still the same—too much talk, even more annoying!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my, Zero, you’ve grown so much stronger~ But we’re old acquaintances, surely you shouldn’t interrupt me like this~ And Lord Muzan has always admired you—why not become a demon yourself?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh. Tell Muzan, that coward: the farther your dreams stretch, the farther you should crawl away!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A house nearby suddenly exploded, a violent gust blasting outward and tearing off the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another figure was hurled into the air and vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Muichiro!” Tanjiro shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Zero realize: Muzan had discovered the location of the Blade Forge Village and sent two Upper Moon demons to attack it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh my~ It seems Lord Hantengu has begun his move too,” Doji said cheerfully, utterly unconcerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Doji—new grudges and old ones will be settled tonight! The debt for harming Kanae ends here! I hope you can still speak so casually in a moment.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slung the Nichirin Scythe onto his back, drew the [Quantum Dual Pistols], and opened fire at Doji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang! Bang! Bang!...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doji had already witnessed the power of Zero’s weapons—he smashed through the window and leapt outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood Technique—Crystal Offspring!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he landed outside, he created five miniature ice clones identical to himself, joining the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, barely seconds after they appeared, Zero shattered them all with his dual pistols, reducing them to icy shards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, Zero leapt out the window, pistol barrels aimed at Doji, unleashing continuous fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doji couldn’t dodge in time—his limbs were struck, and he felt a strange energy suppressing him, halting their regeneration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was only the beginning—Zero’s assault was far from over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doji had mentioned his cross-dressing—bringing back a deeply unpleasant memory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was his black history!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had originally planned to kill Doji outright—but now, Zero changed his mind. He would torment Doji once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let him learn: talking too much has consequences—not everything deserves to be said!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Tanjiro’s side... as long as it’s not Zankyo, he should be fine.\u003C\u002Fp>",1965,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","58c8fb8ad38bdba5185548cf2ceeabf9392128d358ac29396f2f99e15f13a1b0","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-105","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-103",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]