[{"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-90":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},2336016,4566,"Chapter 90: Is Uzui Tengen a Pervert?","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>Beep!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden whistle blast sounded; seeing this, Tanjiro and the two others immediately lined up, ready for their physical function recovery training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero took a package out of the [Nanospace] and walked to Tanjiro and the two others, tossing the items down in front of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground cracked into a small dent, emitting the sound of metal colliding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three were startled by the objects and thought simultaneously: “What on earth are these?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero spoke: “These are for your physical function recovery training.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Tanjiro and the two others stared in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero opened the package, revealing its contents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a set of custom-made wrist and ankle braces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each wrist brace weighed 300 jin; the ankle braces were the same weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These were custom-made by me during my own past training—each one weighs 300 jin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My only requirement is that for the next few months, each of you must wear one pair of wrist braces and one pair of ankle braces during all training!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not even when eating, sleeping, or using the toilet are you allowed to take them off!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he finished, Sanemi’s eyes widened in horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What!!! Are you serious?! Even when eating, sleeping, and going to the toilet?! No way!!! This’ll kill us!!! Tanjiro, please talk some sense into Zero-bro—wait, what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanemi saw that Tanjiro and Inosuke showed no resistance—instead, their eyes burned with hunger for strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“T-Tanjiro, Inosuke… you two… are you… okay…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro stared at the braces, thinking this might be an excellent idea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fire God’s Divine Music—no, it was Sun Breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Breathing demands extreme physical conditioning from its user.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronger your physique, the less severe the side effects when performing Sun Breathing techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro knew well: even if he memorized the sequence of Sun Breathing, he still couldn’t fully control it with his current body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even in Full Concentration, his body couldn’t keep up with the movements—the motions outpaced his limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Full Concentration: Constant was enough to boost stamina, but it was far from enough!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, mastering Full Concentration: Constant only raised stamina over the whole day—it couldn’t instantly boost power…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Zero’s words ignited a burning desire to grow stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inosuke’s goal was simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Become stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then challenge Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, Sanemi thought they were both insane—absolutely insane!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wearing these things constantly would surely kill them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One brace weighed 300 jin; four together totaled 1200 jin—was this even humanly possible?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero… Zero-bro… are we really supposed to train wearing these?” Sanemi asked, trembling, hoping Zero had been joking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course. I’ve always trained this way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? You’re lying!” Sanemi felt his worldview shatter—could someone actually do this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero gave no further explanation—he simply rolled up his right sleeve, revealing the custom wrist brace on his right wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He unfastened it and dropped it to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact was louder than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he removed his metal boots, exposing his bare feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanemi stared at those pale, soft feet, eyes gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, Zero unfastened the ankle braces from both feet and placed them beside the wrist braces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, a chilling aura radiated from Zero; all three before him felt its power and trembled involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke: “Though my power is suppressed to roughly half, I still wear these braces every single day.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero-bro… are your braces… also… 300 jin each?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No,” Zero answered firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanemi felt it was unfair—why did Zero’s braces weigh less than theirs, while theirs weighed more than his?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zero’s next words revealed his misunderstanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Each of my braces weighs three times more than yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No way?” Sanemi couldn’t believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His own braces weighed 300 jin—so Zero’s weighed over 900 jin each?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward, picked up one of Zero’s discarded braces—and after immense effort, barely lifted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did he believe Zero’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Any other questions?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero-bro, I have one more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go ahead.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you wear these when you eat and sleep?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I used to. Now, I wear them all day except when sleeping.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What do you think?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanemi couldn’t understand why Zero no longer wore them while sleeping—until Tanjiro offered a brief explanation, and Sanemi immediately regretted asking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sanemi, Zero-bro sleeps with someone beside him—he’s afraid he might hurt them,” Tanjiro explained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pfft! Pfft!…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as if countless blades pierced Sanemi’s body—he regretted asking that question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Worse, his mind conjured images of Zero sleeping with girls…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Sanemi had heard Zero didn’t have just one lover—but two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were stunning beauties…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough! Put on your braces—training starts now!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro: “Yes, Zero-bro!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inosuke: “Yaaahahaha! No problem!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanemi: I’m done… I’m going to die… I’ll be exhausted to death…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, all three strapped on the wrist and ankle braces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, their bodies felt shackled with iron chains, as if carrying a thousand-jin weight—immensely heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They prepared to begin training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beep!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whistle blew again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My training has three phases: push-ups, cross-country running, and sword swings. First phase: three hundred push-ups! I’ll train with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, for the following period, except during missions or when absolutely necessary, Zero supervised their physical function recovery training almost constantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes he trained alongside them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three months later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A stormy night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Gaaah! North-northwest! Go exterminate the demon in the mountain temple!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro received his mission and immediately prepared to depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slung the wooden box containing Nezuko on his back and headed for the mission site.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the braces on his wrists and ankles, he decided to keep wearing them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several days ago, Zero had reminded them the training was over—they could remove the braces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tanjiro didn’t want to take them off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After three months of continuous training, wearing them had become second nature—suddenly removing them felt unnatural.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Tanjiro clearly felt his strength had improved greatly over these three months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, wearing them constantly, he moved with full ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he removed them, his power would surge another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inosuke, of course, never took his off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanemi had planned to remove his—but seeing the other two still wearing theirs, he felt out of place and followed suit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet every time he thought of the past three months of training, it felt like hell…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Push-ups had increased from three hundred daily to one thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cross-country running had changed from ten laps around Butterfly House to ten laps around the Demon Slayer Corps compound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sword swings were even worse—daily swings rose from one thousand to two thousand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And every swing had to be executed with full force…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time it ends, I’m exhausted like a dog.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just thinking about it is terrifying!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero feels like a devil trainer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I have to admit, Zero’s training method is truly effective—I’ve gained immensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Northwest by north, a temple in the mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro, wearing a conical hat, climbed the steps to the temple mentioned by the Hashira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the temple, it was pitch dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro patted the wooden box behind him and asked, “Nezuko, are you alright? Did you get wet?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nezuko responded, indicating she was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tanjiro relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He began carefully searching for the demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The demon must be nearby...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak... squeak...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the noise, Tanjiro drew his Nichirin Blade and prepared for battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, the stench of a demon spread through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Smelling the foul odor, Tanjiro spotted the demon hiding above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a mantis demon, with two arms like a mantis, and four more mantis arms on its back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But to Tanjiro, this was nothing to fear!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Breathing. Third Form: Flowing Dance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movement was so fast it left an afterimage, causing the mantis demon’s attack to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Water Breathing. Fourth Form: Crushing Tide!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the mantis demon frantically searched for Tanjiro’s whereabouts, a tidal wave of successive strikes erupted behind it, instantly killing it!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the mantis demon realized what had happened, it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its body was sliced into multiple pieces, then turned to ash and vanished into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This demon felt weak... No, it must be because of Zero’s training these past few months.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro attributed everything to Zero; without his training, defeating this demon would have taken much longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After double-checking and confirming no other dangers were nearby, he finally left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At dawn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro returned to the Demon Slayer Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nezuko, we’ll be at Butterfly House soon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had he spoken than a cry came from the backyard of Butterfly House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stop! Let me go! I... this child... please, I beg you!” Shinazugawa Aoi was slung over Uzui Tengen’s shoulder, her face filled with panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Shut up, you annoying brat!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzui Tengen, visibly irritated, carried Shinazugawa Aoi on his shoulder and clamped Koyoharu under his arm, preparing to leave immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her resistance was useless, Shinazugawa Aoi turned to Kanao for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind Uzui Tengen, Kanao was equally panicked, unsure what to do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Memories of Zero and Tanjiro’s words flashed in her mind—she made her decision instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rushed forward, grabbing Shinazugawa Aoi’s hand and Koyoharu’s dress, stopping Uzui Tengen from taking them away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzui Tengen turned his head and spoke calmly, “Don’t grab me like some insignificant insect. Didn’t you receive your orders just now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I... I...” Kanao didn’t know how to answer, yet her hands still held tight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Say something coherent, for heaven’s sake! What an ungraceful person!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzui Tengen’s shout startled Kiyoharu and Kogane behind him—they screamed, “Attack! Attack!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They surrounded Uzui Tengen and clung to him desperately, refusing to let him leave!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait... stop this nonsense!” Uzui Tengen felt like he was about to explode.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing to girls?! Let them go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro burst into the backyard shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he saw the scene inside, he froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzui Tengen was the one surrounded—so who was the victim here...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, Tanjiro couldn’t tell who was truly in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiyoharu, seeing Tanjiro, cried out, “He’s trying to kidnap them! Please help us!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Tanjiro rushed forward, planning to deliver a headbutt while Uzui Tengen was temporarily immobilized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in less than a blink, Uzui Tengen vanished from the spot, still carrying Shinazugawa Aoi and Koyoharu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro’s headbutt missed entirely and slammed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro’s forehead left a small crater in the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiyoharu landed safely behind Tanjiro, unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Foolish idiot! I am the magnificent former ninja, Uzui Tengen! In ninja circles, I am famed far and wide for my elegance! Don’t think you can hit me with your pathetic headbutt!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze toward Tanjiro was full of disdain and irritation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro: “(?ò?ò) You old creep, let go of Miss Aoi! You’re a kidnapper!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kiyoharu: “Exactly! Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro: “(?ò?ò) What are you even trying to do?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kogane: “Pervert! Pervert!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Strange, why is it so noisy up ahead?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero had just returned to the Demon Slayer Corps and heard the commotion from Butterfly House’s backyard from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, he hurried over to check.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the wall, he saw Uzui Tengen standing atop the gate, still carrying Shinazugawa Aoi and Koyoharu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curious, he prepared to enter and investigate—when...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then I won’t take her!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Uzui Tengen dropped Koyoharu down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aaaahhh!!!” Koyoharu thought she was going to die, squeezing her eyes shut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after a long moment, she felt no pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened her eyes and realized Zero was holding her in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you alright, Koyoharu? Did I scare you?” Zero asked gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero Pillar... Waaahhh! I was thrown down, I almost...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There, there, don’t cry, don’t cry, good child, good, good...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero comforted Koyoharu in his arms, then looked up at Uzui Tengen without speaking. Quietly, he took a book from his [Nanometer Space] and began reading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzui Tengen, seeing Zero, said, “Zero, don’t interfere. I have a mission—I need female members.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero said nothing, still flipping through the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Uzui Tengen glanced curiously at the book’s cover.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It read:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【100 Ways to Torture Kidnapped Girls】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzui Tengen: !!!!!!!!!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>",1981,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ab0a723d389265ade6813b53f60e89f3427a3cffdf3785bb7898a8416c19d218","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-91","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-89",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]