Chapter 258: Kagaya
Kagaya
Kagaya Ubuyashiki sat calmly in his chamber, the gentle rustle of the wind outside the wisteria-lined estate filling the silence. His serene expression betrayed none of the storm of thoughts running through his mind.
The news had come just moments ago—one of Muzanette’s Upper Moons had been slain. The perpetrator? Alex, the enigmatic outsider who now resided within the Butterfly Mansion.
The faint sound of approaching footsteps broke Kagaya’s reverie. The sliding door opened, revealing Kiriya, his son, who bowed respectfully before speaking. "Father, the Hashira are gathered as you requested."
Kagaya nodded, his pale, sightless eyes turning toward the source of his son’s voice. "Thank you, Kiriya. Bring them in."
One by one, the Hashira entered the chamber: Giyu, Rengoku, Sanemi, Mitsuri, Tengen, Muichiro, and Gyomei. Their presence filled the room with an unspoken tension. Each carried the weight of countless battles, and now, they awaited the reason for this sudden assembly.
After a moment of silence, Kagaya began, his voice soft yet commanding. "Thank you all for coming on such short notice. I have received word of a remarkable event—one that may signal a turning point in our battle against Muzanette."
The Hashira exchanged glances, curiosity and apprehension evident in their expressions. It was Sanemi who broke the silence. "What happened?"
"An Upper Moon has been killed," Kagaya said, his words hanging in the air like a thunderclap. "Not by one of us, but by Alex."