[{"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-113":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},2336039,4566,"Chapter 113: The Times Have Changed","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>I don’t know how much longer I can hold on. If one day I stop updating, it means I may no longer be here. Thank you all for your unwavering support… truly, I hate to leave you all behind…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were alone in a room, talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero sat on the edge of the bed, while Luo Li brought a chair and sat facing him, smiling calmly as she gazed at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero felt uneasy under her stare and couldn’t meet her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he told Luo Li everything—every detail of the past three years spent stranded in another world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Luo Li had long since forgiven him, but she still pretended to be upset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Bai Yue truly change, she was glad for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hours later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero had told Luo Li everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li sighed softly, rose, walked to Bai Yue’s side, cupped his face, and kissed his lips. “All these years… you’ve suffered so much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“To see you again… I really… really…” This time, Zero could no longer hold back—he embraced Luo Li and wept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s over now. We’ve come to take you home.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two held each other for a while, then let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you go get Kanae and Mitsuri up? I want to talk to them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Luo Li spoke, Zero opened his mouth to reply, but she pressed a finger to his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I won’t do anything. It’s just a girl-to-girl talk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I trust you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Luo Li kissed Zero once more, and only then did he leave the room to tell Kanae and Mitsuri downstairs what had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls hesitated not at all and immediately agreed, heading upstairs to speak with Luo Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero stayed downstairs, chatting with his sister and comrades, while Kiyoharu prepared snacks with Shinobu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanae and Mitsuri sat on the edge of the bed, nervously watching Luo Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hands rubbed together, unsure where to place them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no help for it—Luo Li’s aura was simply too overwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Luo Li spoke first: “Don’t be nervous. I just want to talk to you about Bai Yue… Zero.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You… you want us to leave Zero?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanae looked heartbroken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why did you call us up…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I just want to ask you—do you truly love Zero?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course!” Mitsuri answered first. “I love Zero. For him, I’d give up everything—even my… my… my body—I’d give it to him…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice grew quieter as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet her gaze remained unwavering—she would never regret it if she could stay with Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanae said nothing, but her heart felt exactly as Mitsuri’s did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Luo Li smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I’m relieved. Thank you both for taking care of him these past three years—and for changing him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then what do you mean…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you two are willing, I’ll take you both with me when we leave.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In just a few short sentences, Luo Li had made her intentions clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I call you Sister Luo Li?” Mitsuri asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yay! This is great, Kanae!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two girls stepped forward and embraced Luo Li together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li looked at the two young girls and smiled helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All in all, it was quite good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero, still worried, went upstairs to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the girls’ laughter from inside the room, he knew they were getting along well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His worries had been unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he abandoned the idea of entering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it was time to consider another matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to lure Muzan Kibutsuji out—and destroy him completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the Twelve Kizuki had already been eliminated; only Muzan Kibutsuji and the Demoness, along with scattered minor demons across the regions, remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Muzan Kibutsuji was destroyed, the minor demons would vanish naturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the Demoness must be dealt with first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as she lived, Muzan could always escape quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they must first locate the Infinite Castle, find a way to enter, kill the Demoness, and cut off Muzan’s hiding place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way—Nirvana!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero found Luo Zhanyun and explained the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Zhanyun said it was possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you have the data on the Infinite Castle, Nirvana can scan a wide area and locate the target.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does Nirvana currently carry any offensive weapons?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. To prevent accidents, Xiao Yun equipped Nirvana with the Supernova. It’s more than enough to deal with the Demoness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero looked at Bai Yun and smiled. “Didn’t expect you to be so thoughtful.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, you taught me to always prepare for everything!” Bai Yun lifted his head proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s discuss our next plan together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group went to the Ubuyashiki mansion to meet Ubuyashiki Kagaya and plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They split into two teams.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One team would use Nirvana to search for the Infinite Castle’s location; the other would go to the Ubuyashiki mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, Zero handed Bai Yun another pair of Analytical Glasses. “This contains all the data on Muzan Kibutsuji, the Infinite Castle, and the Demoness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand, Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way, they passed the Butterfly House and met Juuetsu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Juuetsu, you’re just in time. Let’s discuss how to lure and destroy Muzan Kibutsuji.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. I’ll come.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arriving at the Ubuyashiki mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero suddenly smelled a faint odor of gunpowder in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having dealt with weapons for years, he was naturally sensitive to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment’s thought, he understood the reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzan Kibutsuji was connected to the Ubuyashiki family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destroying Muzan would free their descendants from the curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he guessed right, Ubuyashiki Kagaya had foreseen something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to use himself as bait to lure out Muzan Kibutsuji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Muzan also wanted to eliminate the Ubuyashiki family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, from the events at the Swordsmith Village, it was clear the Demoness had helped Muzan locate them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So finding the Ubuyashiki family was merely a matter of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, you’ve come,” Ubuyashiki Kagaya said, standing inside the inner chamber with his wife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re planning to use yourself as bait—to sacrifice yourself to raise the swordsmen’s morale and destroy Muzan Kibutsuji.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ubuyashiki Kagaya kept smiling. “You truly miss nothing. If you were on Muzan’s side, I fear…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t finish. Everyone understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero merely waved his hand. “I’ve already thought of a way to deal with Muzan. You don’t need to sacrifice yourself. Even if you don’t care for yourself, think of your wife and children.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Ubuyashiki Amane showed no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what her husband chose, she would support him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if everyone could survive, that would be best of all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero then summoned the Hidden Division and had them remove all hidden explosives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gathered the remaining Pillar swordsmen to discuss the next plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Juuetsu’s presence, everyone had long accepted her, so there was no resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have an idea for luring out Muzan Kibutsuji.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero activated the projection mode of the Analytical Glasses, revealing a blue flower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This plant is called the Blue Higanbana. We can use it to lure out Muzan Kibutsuji—he’s always wanted it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But we don’t have blue Higanbana flowers,” said Zhu Shi, voicing her thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not having them doesn’t mean we can’t make them—we can integrate your medicine into them later.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this idea, everyone felt it was worth a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If so, let me, Xiao Ren, and Zhu Shi handle it together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, Kanae.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s nothing—I want to contribute, to eliminate Kibutsuji Muzan as soon as possible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the three women returned early to the Butterfly House to prepare the blue Higanbana flowers and infuse them with the medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Late at night, after further discussion, everyone left the Ubuyashiki residence to prepare for the coming battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Brother, I found the location of Infinity Castle】!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero received Bai Yun’s message and replied: 【Understood, coming now】!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entered the 【Nirvana】 and arrived at the cockpit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero stared at the projection screen—the Infinity Castle was beneath Asakusa in Tokyo!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If we fight there, we must evacuate the residents in advance…” Zero’s mind raced, calculating countermeasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yun, can you eavesdrop on Kibutsuji Muzan’s movements?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can, but it will take some time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then do it—monitor Kibutsuji Muzan and report back to me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Bai Yun performed a series of operations on the screen, confirmed everything was clear, and pressed a button.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the 【Nirvana】’s cargo bay, a drone was launched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the drone was a device resembling a laser emitter and satellite unit, capable of linking to the 【Nirvana】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the drone reached Asakusa in Tokyo and activated its invisibility mode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun remotely fired a laser invisible to the naked eye, carrying a tiny object that penetrated underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the laser reached its target, the tiny object adhered to an inconspicuous corner near Naraku.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naraku sensed something amiss, but after careful observation, found nothing wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dismissed it as an illusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued using her split-eye orbs to search for the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Naraku, take me back to Infinity Castle!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kibutsuji Muzan appeared beside Naraku and asked: “Naraku, have you found the Demon Slayer Corps?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, almost—most of the Demon Slayers’ locations are confirmed; we’ll find them soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then don’t act yet. In five days, target Asakusa in Tokyo—I’ll tell you what to do.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, My Lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kibutsuji Muzan did not know that every word he spoke had been overheard by Zero and Bai Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Five days left?” Zero thought, then said: “Xiao Yun, keep eavesdropping.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero left the 【Nirvana】 and went again to the Ubuyashiki residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, what else do you need?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you arrange the evacuation of everyone in Asakusa?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ubuyashiki Yoriichi thought a moment, then replied: “It’s possible, but it will take time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Evacuate everyone within five days—but without alerting Kibutsuji Muzan. That place will become the battlefield!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding the gravity, Ubuyashiki Yoriichi immediately summoned his Hashira crows and sent the message to his spies in Asakusa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never underestimate the Ubuyashiki clan’s network—in Asakusa, Demon Slayer Corps spies were everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Demon Slayer Corps’ survival, undetected by Kibutsuji Muzan, was due not only to the Ubuyashiki clan’s unique abilities, but also their vast connections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this, Zero summoned the remaining Pill Swordsmen to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told them everything he had overheard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Zero revised his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xing Ming, Tian Yuan, Shi Mi, Yi Yong, Kyōjūrō, Koyoharu, Muichiro—you seven, in five days I will transport you to Asakusa. If possible, bring Tanjiro and the other three, plus Genya.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, I’ll send Numbers Four, Six, and Nine with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuyui Shiemi didn’t understand why Zero wanted his younger brother to come.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was about to question it when Zero spoke: “Don’t underestimate your brother—he doesn’t use Breathing Techniques, but he’s an exceptional fighter! His strength has already reached 【C】-level.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And if you don’t trust yourself, do you not trust the rest of us?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More than a month ago, Fuyui Genya had sought out Zero, declaring his desire to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning of Genya’s unique physiology—the Demon Eater—he realized Genya couldn’t use Breathing Techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he changed his approach, focusing on physical enhancement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave Genya his own training regimen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fuyui Genya entered hellish training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grueling regimen didn’t break him—it only hardened his resolve!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would prove himself to his elder brother!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero also helped the brothers resolve their misunderstandings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though minor setbacks occurred, they were insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a month of effort, his strength had surged dramatically—his physique was far stronger than before!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After arranging this, Zero turned to the remaining Pill Swordsmen and said: “Makito, Old Master Sangdao, and former Water Pill Old Master Rinjō will also come—you three will stay at the residence to protect the Lord.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mitsuri, you and Kanae, Xiao Ren, and Kanao will bring everyone from Zhu Shi’s Butterfly House to my residence and protect them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was also Zero’s personal motive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He intended to face Kibutsuji Muzan himself once more!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero handed the 【Dark Alloy Gatling】 to Himejima Gyomei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gave the 【Dark Alloy Paralysis Gun】 to Fuyui Shiemi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomioka Giyu received the 【Dark Alloy Missile Launcher】; Muichiro Tokito held the 【Quantum Dual Pistols】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero handed a large stack of explosives to Uzui Tengen: “Blow things up to your heart’s content.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Koyoharu, Zero gave the 【Quantum Shield】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he handed the 【Destroyer Mini-Drone】 to Rengoku Kyojuro.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He taught them how to use these weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These weapons may aid you in Asakusa.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven men, armed, felt an urge to charge—wishing Kibutsuji Muzan would appear right now, so they could open fire from afar!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zero suddenly recalled a phrase: Kibutsuji Muzan—the times have changed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yue, I need you to help me with something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I’m ready at any time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll activate your 【Growth Function】—you’ll drive my 【Dark Alloy Armored Vehicle】 and support Asakusa in five days!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>",2128,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c26dd1077945ef5f2f5263e5a9f5d8e95b68696a3cb68a24232b894290f29b34","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-114","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-112",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]