[{"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-95":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},2336021,4566,"Chapter 95: You","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-95",95,"\u003Cp>Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, Butterfly House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, aren’t you worried about your husband?” Kanao asked Kanae, who was brewing medicine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh? What’s there to worry about? Zero is merely assisting Lord Uzui on a mission.” Kanae said carelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I heard this mission is in Lord Uzui’s jurisdiction—that place…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanao had heard the full account from Shinazugawa a few days ago and naturally trusted her husband, so she hadn’t thought much of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she reconsidered: Lord Uzui’s jurisdiction was no ordinary place—especially for women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not the one-in-ten-thousand you fear—it’s the one-in-a-million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What if her husband gets corrupted by Lord Uzui? What then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So she held it in until now, deciding it was better to tell her sister.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? Now that you mention it, I recall Lord Uzui’s jurisdiction is…?” Kanae searched her memory for the name of his territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I think it’s… Yoshiwara’s Flower Street…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment she recalled the place, Kanae felt a sudden unease—as if something had happened to Zero…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanae trusted Zero wouldn’t do such a thing; after all, he was a man of principle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, her sixth sense told her: after returning, Zero would be different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Kanae couldn’t shake her unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She abandoned her medicine entirely, grabbed her Nichirin Blade, and set out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already noon; if she left now, she’d arrive by midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanao helplessly rubbed her forehead—how had her sister become so foolish in love?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sister, wait for me! I’m coming with you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, Kanae’s worry wasn’t unfounded—Zero had indeed gone bad, but in a peculiar way: he’d awakened some strange trait.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nightfall. Kyokuyoshiya.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero watched the darkening sky outside the window and judged the time right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rose and walked toward the chamber of the courtesan, Warabi-hime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the door, she pulled it open and saw Warabi-hime, elegantly kneeling on the tatami.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if expecting Zero’s arrival, a tray of sweets and two teacups sat nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime smiled warmly, like a sunny neighborly sister, and said: “Little Zero, how lovely to see you again~ I wonder what brings you here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One doesn’t strike a smiling face—Zero returned the smile: “You’re Warabi… Hime, aren’t you? I’ve heard much of your name, so I came to pay my respects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then sat beside Warabi-hime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi… Hime?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why does that sound so odd…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, seeing Zero right beside her—a rare beauty—she forced herself to suppress the urge to immediately bind her to her sash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She replied kindly: “Yes, I am Warabi-hime, yet even a courtesan cannot compare to you~ You became a courtesan in just a few days. Meanwhile, your humble sister here… I truly yield to you, utterly humbled~ hehe~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? This imperial one doesn’t consider herself a courtesan—it’s merely what they believe. But…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero said nothing, gazing at Warabi-hime with a sly smile, lifting her chin with a fan and studying her face closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tsk tsk tsk~ No wonder you’re the courtesan of Kyokuyoshiya—this little face, this imperial one adores it~ Would Warabi-hime join me tonight… for a night of pleasure~?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Zero licked her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime nearly jumped back in shock, putting distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She saw the strange gleam in Zero’s eyes—she had become prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This food… she’s not a lesbian, is she…?” Warabi-hime thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, even more thrillingly, Warabi-hime felt a surge of excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If so, she could easily lure her in—then devour her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But outwardly, she feigned panic: “Z-Zero… sister… you… you mustn’t… we’re both women, it’s impossible…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So what?” Zero stood, closing in, one arm around Warabi-hime’s waist, the other gripping her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong with that? You’re so beautiful—I won’t let you go, my beloved consort~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime’s heart truly raced—was Zero serious?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But why this strange excitement? Why did she feel anticipation?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Should she resist—or not resist?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t want to do *that* with “food”!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she tried to break free, she found Zero’s strength astonishing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could this be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was Upper Rank Six—how could a human overpower her?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero smirked, seized Warabi-hime’s sash, and yanked hard…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime spun in place; her kimono, freed from the sash, revealed a dazzling expanse of skin—unobscured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her legs still wore patterned silk stockings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime frantically pulled her clothes together, fury blazing within!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This damned food dares treat me like this?! I… I… damn it! Why this strange excitement?! It’s disgusting!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Warabi-hime prepared to call her [Bald] inside, Zero shoved her onto the tatami.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straddling her, gripping her wrists, Zero said: “My little beauty… where do you think you’re going~?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Z-Zero… sister… calm down… we’re both women—it’s hopeless!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why must there be hope? Isn’t this better? Haven’t you heard a saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“W-What saying?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Opposite sexes exist only for reproduction—same-sex love is true love~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Uzui Tengen: Ruined! Zero’s gone bad—how do I explain this to Kanae and the others!?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The Butterfly Sisters are rushing toward this place with blades drawn.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had Zero spoken than she leaned down, locking eyes with Warabi-hime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime, so close to Zero, felt her breath, her own growing ragged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She struggled to free her hands—but Zero’s strength surpassed hers, and she couldn’t reveal her identity now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, she ceased resisting, slowly closing her eyes—as if surrendering: Come then~\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she felt Zero’s irresistible allure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t strange Warabi-hime felt this way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero (Zero) had wandered the stars for millennia, constantly waging war, ruthless and decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Add to that his innate temperament, wisdom, and talent—superior even among peers since childhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over thousands of years, he had undergone a tangible transformation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He carried an indescribable charm, an aura that compelled unquestioning trust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opposite sexes were drawn to his presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, Luo Li had always held maximum affection for Zero—so those traits meant little to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kanae and Mitsuri loved Zero partly because of this—but now, even without it, they were utterly devoted, willing to give everything for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the surrendered Warabi-hime, Zero found it dull.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leaned close to Warabi-hime’s ear: “Relax, little beauty~ This imperial one will make you remember this night~ You won’t sleep a wink~ hehehe!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero’s twisted laughter sent chills down Warabi-hime’s spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero rose from her body and left the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime straightened her clothes, brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why this mix of anger and disappointment? What had she been expecting?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all that anticipation… what was the result?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what did those final words mean?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt like the wedding night—the bride prepared, the groom passed out drunk, unable to rise…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the bride had to take matters into her own hands…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Finally… hooked! Hehehe… Zero, you’re utterly exquisite—but first, deal with the Demon Slayer Corps!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She issued a mental command to her sash’s duplicate: “Hide those three women in the underground chamber. I’ll devour them tomorrow night—then eliminate the Demon Slayer Corps!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, capture Kariya from Jishin-ya, Tanshi, and Zenko and Butsu from Ogin-ya!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes!” came the reply from her sash’s duplicate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime gazed out the window—this time, she’d prove herself to Muzan. With her brother still alive, everything would proceed smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero, wait for me! I won’t let you go—I’ll use the same method on you… then devour you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you, Kariya of Jishin-ya, Tanshi, Zenko and Butsu of Ogin-ya—you four are beautiful. I’ll capture you, savor you, and eat you all!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Warabi-hime thought viciously, then rose, tidied her clothes, and smoothed away her disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zero returned to his room, Sanjin hurried over and asked, “Zero, are you alright? I heard you went to see the courtesan Juexi—did she hurt you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero turned with a faint smile and said, “I’m fine, everything’s good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Sanjin had nothing more to say, gave a few parting words, and left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he hadn’t taken more than a few steps before turning back and saying, “Zero, over a dozen guests have asked to see you—what do you want to do?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry, I’m feeling unwell today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright… alright then. I’ll tell them—you rest well.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be so formal—I care about you too, don’t I? After all, you’re my favorite little (yáo) girl (qián) (shù).”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After exchanging a few more polite words, she left Zero’s room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tonight… everything must end!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Zero summoned his messenger crow, Snow, and ordered it to relay to Uzui Tengen: when the signal sounds, prepare to move!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kill Upper Rank Six!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So we’re making a grand entrance? Hahaha! Perfect! Then I’d better get ready too!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Uzui Tengen received the message from Snow and felt his blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to a secluded spot, whistled a special tune, and summoned two muscle rats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were Uzui Tengen’s trained ninja rats—highly intelligent from his special conditioning, and immensely strong, each capable of lifting a sword with ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He instructed the two to deliver the Nichirin Blades to Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled a paper from his pocket, followed the address written on it, and went to wait near the center of the Flower District for the signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maki, Hina, Suma—hold on just a little longer, I’m coming to save you!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke also received the message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing it, all three understood the mission would end tonight, and each began preparing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waited until just before midnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro resumed his true identity, donned the Demon Slayer Corps uniform, and slung his wooden box onto his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sneaking unseen, he arrived at Kairo’s courtesan quarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Kairo, forgive me for disturbing you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the familiar voice behind her, Kairo turned and glanced—she found the face vaguely familiar, resembling Zero’s, and asked, “Are you… Zero’s brother?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? No, I’m Zero. For special reasons, I disguised myself as a woman to infiltrate the Tokiwa House.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?” Kairo could hardly believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So you’re Zero! When I first heard your voice, I thought you were naturally like that—I never imagined you were truly a boy. Your makeup is incredible.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero senior helped me with all of this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero senior?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes—the courtesan Zero from the Kyokuyoku House.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!” Kairo never expected that the Zero courtesan everyone in the Kyokuyoku House had been gossiping about was also a man…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never thought Zero… he was a man too. What’s going on with your appearance?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Miss Kairo, I’ll be brief—I’m leaving the Tokiwa House. Could you please deliver these letters to the owner and the others?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Tanjiro placed a stack of envelopes before Kairo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Inside are payments—covering my meals and expenses during my stay. Please give them to them. The mission has been ordered—I must leave!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Kairo seemed to relax, smiled gently, and said, “You’re truly worried about little Suma.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Miss Kairo. Don’t worry—I will rescue the missing ones!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Thank you. Knowing you’ll say that, I can rest easy. And I—I’m leaving here myself in a few days.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?! That’s wonderful!” Tanjiro was glad to hear Kairo was leaving too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes—I never thought anyone would actually want to marry someone like me… I’m truly happy now. But… precisely because of that, I’m worried about everyone left behind.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if something suspicious happens, I have no way to investigate… so… I don’t want you to vanish too, little Tan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kairo’s sincere concern warmed Tanjiro’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Miss Kairo. Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bidding farewell to Kairo, Tanjiro swiftly departed for the rendezvous point to meet the others!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when he arrived, he received another message:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zenitsu is missing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>",1900,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5f7c55b5202d107a247d7da1c36349b1baae6621201fe2f02ca05934b97be855","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-96","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-94",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]