Chapter 232: Hashiras
The towering gates creaked open, revealing a sprawling courtyard bathed in the warm hues of the setting sun. The tension in the air was palpable as we stepped through, our every move scrutinized by the guards stationed along the walls.
Their eyes lingered on Nezuko, crouched protectively beside Tanjiro, and Yuki, who strode with quiet confidence, her crimson eyes gleaming like rubies in the fading light.
Whispers broke out among the ranks of demon slayers, rippling through the gathered crowd.
Several guards stepped forward, eyeing Nezuko and Yuki with suspicion, their hands hovering near their weapons.
Whispers rippled through the small crowd as we walked past, the murmurs growing louder with each step.
"Is that... a demon?"
"Two of them?"
"And who's that man with them?"
I smirked, finding their wariness almost amusing.
