So, the Demon Slayer Corps is just a non-governmental organization.
The Final Selection might be a tradition, passed down through the Legacy of generations. Everyone sees that predecessors used this method and the swordsmen selected were quite good, so they just keep using it.
It lacks the courage and determination for reform, and it might also be related to external factors and a lack of manpower.
It's not like the Demon Slayer Corps hasn't been wiped out in history.
Plus, not every generation has the Nine Hashira.
Perhaps every generation has a Water Hashira and a Flame Hashira, but not necessarily at the same time—suppose this generation only has two or three Hashira, and not many Kinoe-ranked team members.
In this situation, dealing with demons is already very difficult.
Let alone diverting manpower to train ordinary swordsmen or having veterans lead newcomers.
All the above problems could potentially exist.
Kiyokawa Izumi isn't unaware, nor is it that he cannot understand; the reason he spoke his mind was simply that this generation isn't as desperate as previous ones.
They could definitely do better.
But then again, perhaps in some people's eyes, improving basic strength actually isn't that important.
What's the point?
The ceiling for these ordinary swordsmen is right there; could they really expect a Hashira-level Swordsman to emerge from among them?
You've got to be kidding!
Isn't it still the Nine Hashira themselves who truly decide the course of the situation?
The Nine Hashira are the key!
A strange silence fell over the courtyard—Kiyokawa Izumi was also reflecting on whether he was being too presumptuous.
And, with the little time remaining, would making these changes really be useful?
He always remembered the sacrifices of the ordinary swordsmen in the Infinity Castle; these people might have been mediocre or lacked strength, but their determination was undeniable.
The Nine Hashira are important, but ordinary swordsmen are also important.
If Ubuyashiki Kagaya still wanted him to serve as a Hashira after hearing all this, then he wouldn't refuse and would try to make some changes.
"To think there was a demon that survived so long in the Final Selection, no wonder fewer and fewer children have joined these years..."
Ubuyashiki Kagaya was slightly stunned. Quite young himself, his age was likely less than half that of the Hand Demon, and he truly didn't know of the Hand Demon's existence.
"Become a Hashira. At the upcoming Hashira Meeting, you can boldly voice your thoughts."
The Master's mood quickly adjusted, and he spoke gently to Kiyokawa Izumi.
He didn't directly agree to Kiyokawa Izumi's desire for change; first, he wasn't a Hashira yet, and second, he had to hear the thoughts of the other Hashira.
This kind of thing wasn't something Kiyokawa Izumi could handle alone; it required the help of other Hashira, including retired ones, and a large number of Team Members.
Immediately issuing instructions to change the existing system would be an irresponsible act toward the Team Members.
The problems existing in some changes also had to be discussed.
For example, having veteran members lead new ones—would inexperienced new members seriously hold them back? Would it cause a large number of veteran members to be sacrificed?
Or for instance, what would the ordinary members' attitude be toward the training? Would they really be willing to accept it?
Would doing so cause a manpower shortage?
There were too many problems to discuss, but fortunately, the Hashira Meeting was coming up soon.
"Alright, I will bring it up at the Hashira Meeting. I also want to hear the views and opinions of the other Hashira."
Kiyokawa Izumi didn't decline again, speaking with a firm tone... but after he walked out of the Headquarters, he couldn't help but smack his forehead hard.
Why did you have to be so nosy!
What does any of this have to do with you? You just had to mention it!
Now look at you, having to attend the Hashira Meeting soon—people like the Wind Hashira and Serpent Hashira don't have good tempers.
Even that would be fine, but he couldn't beat anyone; he was literally the dead last.
Kiyokawa Izumi really wanted to give himself a slap.
Wouldn't it be better to follow the plot? Wouldn't it be fine to just let nature take its course?
'Fine, I'll just have to deal with it.'
Kiyokawa Izumi definitely wouldn't be able to practice his Breathing Technique during this time since he had to nurse his lungs.
He was just afraid that when he attended the meeting, everyone else would look at him with strange eyes—how did you get in here? How did you manage to slay a Lower Rank with your strength?
You haven't even mastered Total Concentration Breathing: Constant, and you're fit to be a Hashira? Is the strength of a Lower Rank really that weak?
If he really faced those gazes, Kiyokawa Izumi, whose strength was indeed lacking, wouldn't even have the confidence to explain.
"Sigh!"
Kiyokawa Izumi sighed all the way back to the Butterfly Mansion. As soon as he entered, he saw Kanzaki Aoi looking at him as if he were a monster.
"I heard that you handled lower rank six all by yourself?"
Kanzaki Aoi was holding a package, and it was unclear what was inside.
"Sigh!"
Kiyokawa Izumi looked at her, hesitating to speak, sighing repeatedly.
"Why are you sighing?" Kanzaki Aoi explained subconsciously when she saw his gaze fall on the package in her hands.
"It's some medicinal herbs like Loquat leaves and Mugwort... The Hidden Member who delivered it said The Master prepared it for you, and also said you've already been promoted to Hashira?"
Loquat leaves have the effect of relieving coughs and moistening the lungs.
Mugwort, when used as a hot compress, can promote blood circulation in the lungs.
Most of the herbs sent could be used to nurse the lungs.
Kiyokawa Izumi hadn't expected that man to be so thoughtful, even going as far as to send a Hidden Member to deliver these.
Glancing at Kanzaki Aoi, who was holding back many questions, Kiyokawa Izumi pretentiously cleared his throat and asked with a stern face.
"Team Member Kanzaki Aoi, is this the attitude you should have toward a Hashira?"
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Oh, hello... Do you know how much longer until the extra chapter? I will also add a new rule... for every 100 energy stones you donate, I will release an additional chapter. The hidden mission is that For every 150 energy stones, I will release not one chapter, but two... they must be released on the same day.