[{"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-47":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},2335973,4566,"Chapter 47: Shibukawa Jirou: I Didn","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-47",47,"\u003Cp>The Demon Slayer Corps headquarters was filled with solemnity and sorrow this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White silk banners hung everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Butterfly House, a long table stood arranged with offerings, and at its center rested a small wooden spirit tablet inscribed with 【Zero Pill, Zero’s Grave】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the tablet lay a folded and mended black cloak with hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind it stood rows of white wreaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of the table stood a Nichirin Scythe engraved with 【Demon Annihilation】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside it, Kanao Butterfly wore white garments, occasionally sobbing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears slid down her cheeks, her grief profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanao stood beside her sister, constantly soothing her, yet her own heart ached just as deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside the two sisters were the Kamado Koyuki family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other nine Pill members stood in two rows before the spirit tablet. (Including the former Flame Pill.)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ubuyashiki Kagaya and his wife approached the tablet and bowed three times, then turned to face the gathered crowd and said: “Today is the Demon Slayer Corps’ most sorrowful day. We have lost a vital Pill—he was not only our family, but one of the pillars holding up our very foundation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He upheld half of our intelligence network, delivered fresh blood to our ranks, and slew Upper Moon demons, setting our Corps’ fate in motion once more after a century!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He once faced the Demon King, Muzan Kibutsuji—not only saving his own family, but lifting our morale to unprecedented heights!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He was the Demon Slayer Corps’ Zero Pill—Zero.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A few days ago, he fell into Muzan Kibutsuji’s stronghold and was brutally murdered…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Now, I ask each of you, my swordsmen, to offer your respects, so he may rest in peace—and carry his will forward… and live!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After his speech, Ubuyashiki Kagaya placed a white rose before the spirit tablet and bowed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Pill swordsmen each placed their own white roses before the tablet, bowed, then turned to bow to Kanao Butterfly and the Kamado family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They returned the gesture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next came the Butterfly House nurses, then the swordsmen and “Hidden” division members…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some swordsmen, assigned to missions, could not return for the funeral, but entrusted friends in the Corps to lay flowers on their behalf.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once all had paid their respects, they lined up again, heads bowed in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet they did not notice that Zero had returned at that very moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing a row of people standing neatly ahead, he was initially confused—until he spotted the small spirit tablet and understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… this is my funeral?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hidden division member at the back heard the voice behind him, turned—and his eyes widened in terror, as if seeing a ghost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He collapsed onto the ground, screaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A ghost!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That cry shattered the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s the demon? Has one appeared that can walk in daylight?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare for battle!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn demon vermin! How dare you disturb us now?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Protect the Lord! Swordsmen below Pill rank, evacuate all non-combatants!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All Pill swordsmen drew their blades, rushing forward—they must protect the Lord and everyone present!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when they reached the front and saw Zero, they froze, staring dumbfounded…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if what they saw defied all reason…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey hey hey! What the hell are you all doing?! I’m warning you—don’t go crazy!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero sighed, rubbing his forehead. Their postures bristled with murderous intent—as if he were some irredeemable monster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, you bastard—what are you now? Man or ghost?” Shibukawa Jirou asked, still holding his blade drawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I’m human—can’t you see my shadow? And demons can’t appear in sunlight, can they?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did they notice Zero’s elongated shadow cast by the sun beneath his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he was right—demons truly could not walk in daylight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, they sheathed their weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet questions still churned within them: How had Zero escaped Muzan Kibutsuji’s stronghold?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the demon king’s main base—filled with every Upper Moon demon!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How had he escaped such overwhelming force?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Muzan himself let him go?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seemed impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, a figure darted forward and threw herself into Zero’s arms, clinging tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the small, trembling body in his arms, Zero wrapped his arms around her, gently patting her back, softly saying: “Sorry, Kanao—I made you worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I thought… I thought… I’d never see you again… I was so… scared…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanao rested her head on Zero’s shoulder, tears soaking his shoulder, her body trembling with fear, anxiety, and sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming her, he lifted her face and wiped her tears with his thumb.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked exhausted, her cheeks sunken—clearly, these past days had been unbearable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s my fault you’ve suffered so. For the next few days, I’ll stay with you—make it up to you. So stop crying, alright?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Kanao still clung to Zero’s hand, refusing to let go, terrified he might vanish again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey! Zero, at least have some sense of occasion! I didn’t come here to watch you two drench the place in dog food!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shibukawa Jirou broke the saccharine atmosphere between Zero and Kanao. Zero turned and glared at him fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The message was clear: Isn’t it natural for me to care for my girlfriend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shibukawa Jirou nearly jumped out of his skin, barely holding back: “Give back my tears, you bastard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, you’re alive—that’s wonderful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forgive me, Lord. Circumstances forced my absence—I’ll explain everything properly when I have time.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Understood. For now, take care of Kanao—she’s been deeply worried about you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I will. But… uh… this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero glanced around the scene, feeling deeply awkward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he wasn’t dead—and they’d already started the funeral!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse still—he’d returned right as it began. The strangeness was indescribable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft!” Kanroji Mitsuri, seeing Zero’s embarrassment, barely held back a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ubuyashiki Kagaya, seeing this, gave a wry smile and said: “Don’t worry—we’ll handle it. Just take care of Kanao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then thank you… heh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a painfully awkward funeral.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Zero scooped Kanao into his arms in a bridal carry and headed toward his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero… wait… wait a moment! This… is too…” Kanao, suddenly lifted again, blushed furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, so many people were watching—this was far too embarrassing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zero didn’t care. She was his girlfriend—and secretly, he even felt a little mischievous: Shibukawa, you ruined the mood? Now you’re jealous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shibukawa Jirou watched, teeth grinding, his temper flaring again!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He decided: Tonight, he’d go to Zero’s territory and exterminate every demon there—to vent his rage!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t wait to see Zero’s expression then!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehe…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, you forced me into this!” Shibukawa Jirou thought bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kamado Koyuki family, seeing Zero return, felt their anchor restored—and were overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They intended to stay and help clean up, but under Ubuyashiki Kagaya’s request, they took the children back to their residence first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamado Koyuki: “Then… then my children and I will return. Thank you, my lord!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ubuyashiki Kagaya: “No need to thank me. Please, look after Zero and Kanao.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thanking Ubuyashiki Kagaya, she led Takeo and the others back to Zero’s residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the way back, Zero noticed Kanao had fallen asleep in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It made sense—she’d grown gaunt these past days, her spirit worn thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that she saw him safe, she finally relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a little fool,” Zero thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back at his residence, he entered his room, preparing to lay her on the bed—only to find Xiao Yue there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her condition was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if life itself had drained from her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yue!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero’s anxiety surged again—he immediately activated his 【Analytical Glasses】 to assess her state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Analyzing… Analysis complete】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Status: Automatic protective mechanism activated. Requires energy recharge to restart.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Phew… you scared me to death! Thank goodness Xiao Yue is safe—otherwise I… ah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed Kanoe on the bed, tucked her in, and let her sleep peacefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carefully cradled Xiao Yue in his palm, connected his [Analytical Glasses] to her neural system, and projected the data into the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He manipulated the floating projection screen, then retrieved several [Energy Crystals] from his [Nanospace] and placed them on the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, he tapped a few times on the projection screen; the two small tufts of hair on Xiao Yue’s head opened, extending thin wires that connected to the [Energy Crystals] and began absorbing energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yue, you’re such a little fool! But you’ve changed so much already…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waiting over ten minutes, the energy within the [Energy Crystals] was fully absorbed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Xiao Yue’s eyes opened, her blue irises streaming with cascading streams of data.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Restarting…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Restart successful】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yue, do you feel better?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the voice, Xiao Yue looked up and saw her master. She could no longer hold back her emotions, launching herself into Zero’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master… I thought you… you… waaah… I thought you were going to leave me all alone… I thought I’d never see you again… I was so scared… waaah…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There, there, good girl, don’t cry. It’s my fault—I made you worry too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted Xiao Yue from his chest and cradled her in his palm, gently stroking her head to soothe her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Zero noticed something: Xiao Yue was crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yue was a high-precision robot—developing self-awareness was already astonishing, but now she was crying?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yue, why… why are you crying? What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I don’t know why either. A few days ago, when I heard you were dead, my heart suddenly felt unbearably heavy—like… like a blade had pierced through it…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I felt something wet on my face. That’s when I realized I could cry! I’d never done that before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero found Xiao Yue’s words hard to comprehend—he didn’t know if this was good or bad…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just checked her with the [Analytical Glasses]—everything was normal—but this… was truly hard to understand…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. It doesn’t seem like a bad thing—as long as you’re well, Xiao Yue. You’ve finally developed your own emotions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really, Master? You won’t blame me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish child, why would I blame you? For now, just rest properly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flew to the bed and lay beside Kanoe, resting beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Kamado family returned at this moment, but seeing Kanoe lying on the bed, they did not enter to disturb her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this household, as long as Zero was alive, it mattered more than anything else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm…” Kanoe let out a soft moan on the bed, as if dreaming of something terrifying, her brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero… no… don’t leave me…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero walked to the bedside, took her hand, and whispered, “Don’t be afraid—I’m here. I won’t leave you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps sensing the safety from Zero’s palm, Kanoe’s tense expression softened; she smiled and fell into peaceful sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a little fool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned on the bed, holding Kanoe’s small hand against his face, feeling the warmth from her skin, staying beside her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at her delicate, weary face, he too slowly drifted into sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Happy Little Skit:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One day, Reader XX arrived at the Infinite Castle, holding a microphone to interview the female-transformed Muzan Kibutsuji and the Upper Moons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reader XX: Hello, Shitty Boss…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzan Kibutsuji: Huh?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reader XX: Sorry, slipped my tongue—why did you send Zero away from the Infinite Castle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzan Kibutsuji: Get out! Get out! If I don’t kick him out, my Infinite Castle won’t survive… never been so humiliated! Damn it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muichirou: I’ve been blown up several times already…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaza: That guy’s strong—when can he come back to the Infinite Castle for another fight?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upper Moon One, Two, Four, Six: Get lost!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muzan Kibutsuji: Find the author—I’ll drain him dry!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Author: ?????????? Damn…\u003C\u002Fp>",1913,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1137d7de779011c7919d37667d9c13750cee1dedfc865e7802d46681d1cd4922","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-48","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-46",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]