[{"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-60":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},2335986,4566,"Chapter 60: Bai Yue Is Still Alive!","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>I’m giving this to you as compensation for the delay—though some parts aren’t drawn well, please don’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the starry void, the Space-Time Management Central Station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The station chief gazed out the window at the stars, then looked at the photo on his desk of him and Bai Feng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a faint sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sigh… Brother Bai, I’ve failed you! I promised I’d take care of Bai Yue…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The station chief was Bai Feng’s brother—Luo Kai, also an Original Zero, who took over as head of the Space-Time Central Station after stepping down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The position of Zero was then given to Bai Yue, a space-time reserve officer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yue did not disappoint; he maintained order with perfect efficiency, using his wisdom and talent to bring unprecedented progress to Huaxia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even developed countless groundbreaking technologies that helped Huaxia enter a highly advanced civilization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he officially assumed the Zero position at age 500, due to one incident, he used technology to seal all his memories before age 500…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even sealed his own name, leaving only the codename—Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Luo Kai was overcome with sorrow, a beautiful woman in a tight combat suit entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Chief!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his daughter arrive, he quickly wiped the tears from his eyes and said: “Xiao Li, no one else is here—you don’t need to call me that.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand, Father,” Luo Li replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go on, what’s happened?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, I investigated the place where Bai Yue and the Void Worm Queen disappeared, and I found something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Yue might… no, Bai Yue is still alive!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wh… what?!” Upon hearing Bai Yue was still alive, Luo Kai’s heart ignited with hope, his emotions surging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Li, is what you’re saying… true?! Is Bai Yue… really still alive?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, it’s true. Look.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li opened a video of analyzed data and projected it into the void.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Although Bai Yue and the Void Worm Queen perished together, I collected tiny fragments of his dark matter combat armor. Instrument analysis showed no trace of Bai Yue’s DNA—only the Void Worm Queen’s.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Logically, if Bai Yue and the Void Worm Queen died together in that multi-material explosion, even fragments should carry some DNA.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Though this alone isn’t conclusive, I’m certain Bai Yue still lives—and moreover, T0 was involved.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So I suspect T0 used some method to preserve Bai Yue, but both of them must have been stranded in another timeline.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Li spoke all her conclusions in one breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo Kai grew more stunned with each word—if true, then Bai Yue might still return to them all!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yue being alive mattered more than anything else!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also clearly remembered the words of a former Huaxia high-ranking leader: “Huaxia’s current achievements and progress owe at least one-third to Bai Yue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, he had long treated Bai Yue like his own child, always hoping Bai Yue and Luo Li would marry so he could become a grandfather soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, since sealing his memories, Bai Yue remembered only names and missions—he never spoke of his past, nor tried to recall it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anything connected to his former life, he collected and sealed away, forbidding anyone—even himself—from touching it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Li, can you find out which timeline Bai Yue was stranded in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, it’s possible—but it might take a very long time. There are countless timelines; the search will be extremely difficult.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Li, I’ll grant you some of my access rights—you must…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No need for that. Let me try,” another female voice interrupted before Luo Kai finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a black-and-white tight combat suit, over which she had draped a white hoodie Bai Yue had made for her by hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bai Yun! How did you get here?” both Luo Kai and Luo Li asked at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun was the adopted younger sister Bai Yue had taken in as a child; she too had been a mutated child in her youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Bai Yue, she had short white hair and a mechanical left arm, her appearance and strength radiating a fierce, gender-defying grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Father, Sister Luo Li, since my brother has news, I, as his sister, must do everything I can to help him.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Earlier, I couldn’t come in time due to my mission—but now that there’s a lead, I’ll spare no effort to find him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun’s tone and gaze were resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Count me in!” said another voice as a man entered through the door. “Luo Li, don’t worry—I’ll help you bring Bai Yue back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun smiled: “Yes, Sister Luo Li, my husband and I will help you bring my brother back to you—to marry you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was Luo Kai’s son—Luo Zhan Yun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun and Luo Zhan Yun were married.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Luo Zhan Yun who had pursued Bai Yun in his youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he endured many beatings from Bai Yue, whose protective brotherly instincts were extreme.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he earned Bai Yue’s blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What… what are you two talking about?! I’m not listening!” Luo Li turned away, cheeks flushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three in the room had long grown used to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when Bai Yue was involved did Luo Li ever show such childish emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bai Yun recalled the first time she met Bai Yue…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene shifted back to the Demon Slayer world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero handed Xiao Yue some [Energy Crystals] for her to absorb, and activated her [Growth Function].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Xiao Yue absorbed the energy, Zero took a hot shower to cleanse the gloom left by the Infinite Castle and Douma.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He changed into clean casual clothes and went upstairs, opening the door to be immediately engulfed by two soft, cuddly baby balls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even caught a faint, clean fragrance from them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero-kun~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuri lunged at Zero and clung to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, Mitsuri, get down—you’re going to suffocate me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hehe~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Where’s Kanae?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kanae went to Butterfly House to get a new pretty dress.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. Then we’ll wait here for her to return, and then go out for a stroll.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hmm!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Mitsuri slid off Zero, he noticed she was wearing a loose-necked nightgown, her two deep, snow-white mounds nearly exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her upper body seemed… completely bare!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero forcibly tore his gaze from the two dark peaks, stepped forward, and pulled her collar together to prevent exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mitsuri, you should at least pay attention to your appearance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine—I’m only showing it to you, so I don’t care!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even for me, it’s not acceptable. We’re not at that level yet. This is disrespectful to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright~ I’ll listen to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Mitsuri felt a pang of disappointment, she was also delighted—it meant Zero truly cared for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yue had just finished absorbing the [Energy Crystals], growing into a 1.5-meter-tall girl. During the time Zero and Mitsuri stepped out, she changed into the outfit Zero had bought for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A white dress with long, flowing sleeves, paired with her blue hair, made her look like a beautiful little shrine maiden angel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I’m changed,” Xiao Yue called from the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero and Mitsuri entered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuri rushed forward and hugged Xiao Yue tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So cute~! Xiao Yue-chan is absolutely adorable!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trapped against Mitsuri’s chest, Xiao Yue could only make “Mmmmmm” sounds—her breathing was blocked, she was suffocating!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero: “Mitsuri, put Xiao Yue down—she’s about to suffocate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuri: “Ah! Sorry, sorry, Xiao Yue-chan! I didn’t mean to!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Released, Xiao Yue gasped huge breaths of fresh air—it felt like she had truly been on the verge of death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked at Mitsuri, sensing she had something to say to the Master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she spoke: “Master, I’ll go to Butterfly House to pick up Kanae.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuri spoke first: “Zero, can I ask you something?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Xiao Yue-chan told me your world is a distant starry sky. Can you tell me… what the stars are really like?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the time she was recovering at Zero’s residence, Mitsuri often asked Xiao Yue about Zero, and Xiao Yue shared what she knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Mitsuri came to understand Zero more and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she was human—and humans age and die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She feared she could not continue to accompany Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans are selfish—even Mitsuri had her own small desires.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She also longed to stay with Zero forever, until old age, sickness, and death, lying together in the same coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero had lived so long—what about her?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And her good friend, Butterfly Kanae.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long could they both live?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten years? Thirty years? Or fifty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Zero smiled faintly, drew the curtains and shut the window, then turned off the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked to Mitsuji’s side and embraced her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuji’s heart fluttered like a startled deer, nervous and tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero activated the [Analytical Glasses]’ projection mode and played for her some recordings from the stars.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the room, stars sparkled all around, the Milky Way flowed gently, and meteorites formed a path beneath them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various star systems orbited around the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Mitsuji’s eyes, it was all filled with wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So beautiful…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuji tried to touch one of the meteorites—but her hand passed right through it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, I…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it, Mitsuji?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment of silence, Mitsuji made up her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, you’ll always stay with me and Kanae, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. Once the matter with Muzan Kibutsuji is settled, wherever I go, I’ll take both of you with me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then… will you take me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will you… take me?” she finished, covering her cheeks with both hands, blushing fiercely, unable to meet Zero’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nearly pressed her face into her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Mitsuji said this because of her inner unease and fear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every moment with Zero brought her joy and happiness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet deep inside, she felt uneasy—Zero had lived so long, endured so much—how much pain must he carry in his heart?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She feared losing Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So for his sake, she wanted to give him her most precious thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if Zero later chose to leave her, she would have no regrets—she would live alone, without complaint.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But clearly, this was impossible—Zero would never abandon Mitsuji.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if Mitsuji could think of this, how could Zero not have considered it too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Mitsuji spoke those words, Zero already knew what she feared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mitsuji.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zero call her name, Mitsuji lifted her head and met his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero cupped her cheeks and kissed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuji’s eyes widened, then grew hazy; her arms instinctively wrapped around Zero’s neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long moments passed before their lips parted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glistening thread stretched between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mitsuji, I won’t take your body now—but I swear, no matter what, I will never abandon you, never forsake you. I will protect you, Kanae, and Luo Li with my life.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mitsuji, of course, knew about Luo Li.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, her unease and fear vanished entirely; tears of happiness streamed down her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her heart was filled to overflowing with joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes! I won’t leave you either, ever! Zero, if there’s a chance, I want to meet Sister Luo Li too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You will.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two embraced tightly again, listening to each other’s heartbeats, feeling each other’s warmth and breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What happened while I was gone? Tell me, please? Hehe~” Kanae appeared at the door, a mischievous smile on her face as she watched them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah~!” Mitsuji shrieked, as if caught in flagrante delicto, and dashed to the bed, diving under the covers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only her lower half remained exposed—classic case of covering the head but leaving the rear bare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero chuckled helplessly—just moments ago, Mitsuji had been so tender, and now she was acting like a shy kitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Yue and Kanae walked into the room, holding hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanae wore a pink kimono patterned with cherry blossoms, her long hair loosely falling, a butterfly hairpin adorning her side lock, making her appear gentle and virtuous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kanae, you look beautiful in that kimono!” Zero praised without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing her beloved man praise her so, Kanae blushed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let’s all get ready—I’ll take you all out for a stroll.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, I’ll follow your lead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero went to the bed, lifted the covers, and picked Mitsuji up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mitsuji, I’ve prepared clothes for you—they’re in the bathroom. Go change. We’re leaving soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm~” Mitsuji’s cheeks were still flushed; she hurried to the bathroom to change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards, Zero summoned his Hachirō, Snow, and told it to relay to Ubuyashiki Kagaya that he would be taking his household out for a walk; if anything urgent arose, Snow could deliver the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Snow, thanks for running this errand—I’ll wait here for you, then we’ll go out together.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s no trouble, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Mitsuji returned to the room, dressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a sleeveless white sweater and a tight-fitting skirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero had made this outfit himself during his free time—it was breathable and prevented sweating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Mitsuji, it made her look like a ripe peach, tempting one to take a bite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero had secretly designed it this way—he didn’t want anyone else seeing Mitsuji’s skin, not even other women; if anyone was to see it, it would be only him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he planned to find the tailor who made the Demon Slayer Corps uniforms and have them make Mitsuji a new one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered the tailor’s name was Maeda Masao—a bespectacled man! Others said he was a bit lecherous…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maeda Masao, huh? I’ll remember you! If you dare refuse… hmph!” Zero thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maeda Masao, who was currently sewing the uniforms, suddenly sneezed—a chill shot straight to the crown of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Achoo~ Why do I always feel like someone’s thinking about me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero led the three women downstairs. Kotohime had also changed into new clothes, and the four children—Takeshi and the others—were ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Zero planned to take them all out for fun, they were overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aunt Kotohime, are we all ready?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, everything’s ready.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then let’s go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading them out of the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, past its outer perimeter, Zero retrieved the [Nano-Space Armor Vehicle] from his [Nanospace].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each person entered the rear compartment in turn; Xiao Yue sat in the front passenger seat, hugging Snow, Yan, and Li—the three Hachirō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Departure.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One year later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sogekyō Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro completed Sanko Sajin’s trial, splitting the massive boulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After resting a day, he rose early the next morning, preparing for the Mount Tsuzuri examination…\u003C\u002Fp>",2387,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ba72bac8d2b8ec06a92c7d21b17149c1a77d13907d2cb4a34b19bdcd323e1d8b","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-61","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-59",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]