Demon Slayer Headquarters.

Butterfly Ninja's Eagle Crow set off at ten in the morning and didn't send the reply until lunch time.

Currently, Butterfly Kanae is working with the team members to deal with the ruins after the headless rampage last night.

That is to say, most Japanese-style houses are made of wood and paper, and the construction cost is not high. Otherwise, the loss of the building alone would be enough to make the Demon Slayer Squad very nervous.

The entire headquarters, including the western courtyard and surrounding houses, collapsed overnight, exceeding one-sixth of the total building area of ​​the Ubuyashiki family.

At first glance, I thought there was an earthquake.

After the bird arrived, Butterfly Kanae took off the roll of paper, opened it and read it again, with a wry smile on her face.

"As expected, that kid will not let go of the opportunity to rob someone."

After saying hello to the team members next to her, she walked towards the main hall where the lord was.

"It seems that my lord is worried again."

On one side is the oath made hundreds of years ago, on the other side is the safety of the Demon Slayer Squad.

The choice can only be made by the lord himself.

When Butterfly Kanae entered the main hall, she found her lord and Mrs. Amane sitting at the small table, their brows slightly furrowed, as if they were worried about something.

It is very rare to see the always calm and gentle Lord showing such an expression. But if you think about it carefully, he is just a child under 20 years old.

After realizing that the atmosphere in the room was not right, Butterfly Kanae hurriedly asked: "My lord, did something else happen?"

Other things naturally point to things other than being headless.

A trace of helplessness appeared on the Lord's face.

"Sit down. Both incidents are related to the police."

Butterfly knelt down and listened quietly.

Ironically enough, the Japanese police have always been the biggest obstacle to the Demon Slayer Squad's journey to slay ghosts.

Even if the police everywhere know that ghosts are endangering people's lives, they still have to accept bribes before they are willing to facilitate the ghost slaying team - unless the victim is an important player who attracts media attention.

Butterfly Ninja often sighed to her:

It's obviously a crime for the people, but the Demon Slayer Squad has to beg them to do it. It's really the most ridiculous thing in the world.

"The first thing is that the police in Kumamoto informed us that things similar to the headless ones appeared in Shinkamiizumi Village last night. Their bodies were transparent and they looked like demons. The number was unknown."

Butterfly Kanae covered her mouth in surprise.

Ubuyashiki Yōya stretched out his finger and tapped on the telegram.

"I said above that those monsters were jumping up and down on the roofs of the villagers all night, and specifically targeted several hot spring hotels to threaten them. The owner of one of the hotels couldn't bear it and hanged himself. His family members were all suffering from liver and gallbladder attacks, and were almost crazy.

It’s basically the same situation as the Yamasuke family.”

In the early morning, after Headless disappeared, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps found the still-alive Yamasuke family from the ruins of the house.

Except for the alcoholic father, who escaped due to his drunkenness and unconsciousness, and was still able to hold a conversation, Mrs. Tamako, mother and son Yamasuke were already a little crazy, and would be startled at the slightest movement.

It wasn't until the morning that Butterfly Kanae gave the two of them a sedative and allowed them to sleep.

"But, this kind of thing has never happened before..."

Butterfly Kanae was a little puzzled. Since Demon Slayer had recorded it, she had never heard of a resentful spirit seeking its life.

Moreover, the situation in Xinshangquan Village is even worse than here. Not only are there numerous resentful souls, but some people actually died because of it!

"Since it's not a ghost, we can't control what happens there."

Mrs. Tianyin comforted her.

"There should be other people in Xinshangquan Village who were involved in murdering tourists, so they are haunted by resentful spirits. There is nothing we can do."

"This is just the first thing."

After a brief silence, Ubuya Shiki Yaoya sighed and shook his head, taking out another telegram from underneath, "And this second thing is even more worrying."

"This is a message from Mr. Tanaka, the Tokyo police inspector who has been cooperating with us."

He slowly pushed the telegram to Butterfly Kanae, his tone was extremely solemn, and his usual calm demeanor had long since disappeared.

"Also yesterday, after receiving a severe reprimand from the Minister of War in the Cabinet, the Tokyo Police Chief asked police across the country to strengthen the implementation of the "Knife Ban". He also specifically pointed out that there is a violent group of civilians wearing black uniforms who try to impersonate police officers.

Organizations, using the theory of ghosts, spread statements that are not conducive to social stability. Therefore, the Metropolitan Police requires civilians to report immediately when encountering such suspicious characters. If civilians are found to be cooperating with these suspicious characters, or even taking the initiative to receive them, they will be

Will be held accountable."

Ubuyashiki Yōya paused.

"Last night alone, nine team members were arrested in Tokyo. It seems that they are serious about it."

Butterfly Kanae picked up the telegram in disbelief and read it carefully without smiling anymore.

This so-called violent organization is undoubtedly their Demon Slayer Squad.

"They, how could they do this?"

After the Metropolitan Police Department issued such a statement, wouldn’t the Demon Slayer Corps suddenly become a villain organization worse than the underworld?

In the past, it was just that the government was unwilling to support them in killing ghosts. Now, the Tokyo police actually want to weaken their ties with the people.

This is simply targeted!

"Could it be that the top officials of the cabinet have actually united with ghosts?"

After experiencing what happened in Shinshangizumi Village, Butterfly Kanae felt that this kind of thing was not impossible.

After all, since ghosts can create hot springs and create economic benefits for a village, it seems reasonable to act as a killer and tool for big shots.

"The specific situation is not yet clear."

Ubuyashiki Yoshiya shook his head helplessly, "We can only prepare for the worst."

As he spoke, he said seriously: "But no matter what the situation is, our Demon Slayer Corps has reached the most critical moment in hundreds of years."

It is natural for them to be targeted by ghosts, and they have persisted for so many years.

But being targeted by the government and facing a regular army with guns and cannons, how should the Demon Slayers face it? Can a knife block bullets, but can it block cannonballs?

Besides, this was the order given by the Minister of War and the Inspector-General of Police himself. He was so arrogant that he didn't even have the chance to bribe the police.

Of course he wouldn't think of it.

The majestic ghost king Wu Mei was so frightened that he suddenly died that he suddenly felt at ease and became the daughter-in-law of the Minister of War.

Crackdown on an informal organization that is not recognized by the government was not what her father-in-law meant, and it did not even require a bill in Congress.

"Mrs. Tianyin."

Butterfly Kanae had never seen her lord look so helpless, and turned her hopeful gaze to the lady with the blood of a priest.

"Can you help me at home?"

"Today is different from the past. No one listens to what the priest has to say."

Mrs. Tianyin smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid all my father can do is to inquire about information."

"..."

Butterfly Kanae opened her mouth, but fell silent in the end.

"We have to think slowly about the solution, but we also have to try our best to do what we should do."

Seeing his subordinate Hashira's expression, Uyashiki Yōya had to cheer up.

Although he has no power, he is the spiritual leader of the entire Demon Slayer Squad. If even he gives up, then people's hearts will be scattered.

"However, the team members in big cities must evacuate first. Once they are caught by the police, it may not be something that money can solve."

Uyashiki said, "Before the matter becomes clearer, let's let the team members below the A level go clean up the ghosts in the mountain villages. As for the ghosts in the big cities, we can only let Hashira and higher-level team members deal with them in plain clothes."

Speaking of this, Uyashiki Yoya's eyes turned red, and he bent down towards Butterfly Kanae, with his forehead almost touching the ground.

"I'm sorry, I have to increase the burden on you. I am too incompetent..."

Mrs. Amane also knelt down and bowed to greet Butterfly Kanae.

"I'm really sorry."

There are only six people in the column right now.

Withdrawing ordinary team members from big cities, Zhu's workload will naturally increase a lot.

Facing the police and ghosts at the same time, the risk factor is also different.

But those people who have no ability to protect themselves still need the protection of their Demon Slayer Squad.

Seeing this, Butterfly Kanae quickly bowed in the same way.

"Please, my lord, please don't say that. The current situation is difficult and critical, and we can only do this. I believe everyone can understand."

The three of them maintained this posture for a while, and then each returned to their original posture.

"I'm so lucky to have met you."
To be continued...