Chapter 13 - Meeting and Prayer

*Ace POV*

I can tell that the only reason why Shinobu or Mitsuri didn't kill the demon at my back is that they are confident that they can kill it without casualties.

We've reached our destination in the late afternoon.

Shinobu and Mitsuri lead me to the headquarters where Kagaya Ubuyashiki is located.

This is one of the most beautiful places I've been to.

The atmosphere of this place is relaxing. Mmm, I decided that after killing Muzan I will take this place for myself.

"Good evening everyone, Thank you for completing my selfish request," Kagaya Ubuyashiki, also known to the slayers as Oyakata-sama. Beside him are another two members of the Ubuyashiki family.

Shinobu and Mitsuri get down on their knees giving respect, "We are pleased to complete an important mission for you, as well, Oyakata-sama." That is Mitsuri talking.

"Thank you, Mitsuri,"

Mitsuri just smiled while blushing, well...she always blushing.

"It so nice to finally meet you, Ace," Oyakata said to me.

"Likewise," I replied.

Oyakata asked us to go to the meeting room. He sat down facing us, "Three days from now, the semi-annual hashira meeting will commence."

Shinobu is sitting at my left and Mitsuri on my right, What a diligent guard. They don't trust me that much huh.

"I will start the topic for today, You two, Shinobu and Mitsuri are the first in the hashira to know about Ace's situation." This man really has a soothing voice, who are you? Morgan Freeman, I should try to write a novel and make him read it.

We three nods, there isn't much to say so we let Oyakata continue.

"I plan to announce the existence of Ace here when all of the Hashira's are present but it seems like Ace has a different kind of plan. Fighting a member of twelve kizuki he forces my hand to call for you both, the nearest hashira to his location."

Eh? Am I getting scolded? I feel I am getting scolded? Wait for what? I took down one of the twelve kizuki for crying out loud.

"I would like to report Oyakata-sama. I did not take down the demon but Ace-san already killed the demon before I arrive at the town." Mitsuri said.

I know that the Ubuyashiki family possesses a heightened level of instinct that helps them avoid disastrous situations and amassed a great amount of wealth and fortune.

Maybe a more powerful demon, that beyond my fighting power will arrive at the scene if the Hashiras did not take me here. just maybe.

"Yes, Mitsuri. To be exact he took down the lower moon four, or not. My dear children Ace, can you tell me the reason why are you carrying a kizuki behind you? I am sure that both Shinobu and Mitsuri would like to know as well," Oyakata said without changing his tone.

The question is fair, I can also explain to him my powers, the reason is he can explain to the hashiras without me, unlike the two hashiras beside me.

"As Urokodaki-san, the former water hashira mention in his report, I have the power to temporarily turn a demon into a human."

Oyakata smiled gently and said, "Yes Ace, I can tell that Urodokaki-san is quite surprised by your display."

"Anyway, Urokodaki also recommend that I will increase my battle experience because I have a gifted body suited for fighting."

Mitsuri's ears twitch, I know from reading the wiki that Mitsuri was born with gifted strength, her muscle is eight times denser than a normal human.

"I see," Oyakata react.

"I also wanted to increase my battle power so I travel to slay some demons. During my travel, I obtain another ability that even Urokodaki didn't know." I explained.

"I like the suspense, but Master Ace should continue without stoping every sentence you said," Dammit Shinobu you're ruining my dramatic narrative. But Master really sounds good, yeah.

"Erm, like I was saying, forget It! I will just give a demonstration. [When upon life's billows you are tempest-tossed, don't give up hope, We wish for your blessings so we can cope, Prayer of Blessing.] "

White and Yellow-colored lights appeared in the air making everyone look at them with awe. Except for Kagaya, he cannot see.

Suddenly, the lights move towards the two Hashira It was very fast and undodgeable.

"What is this? I felt stronger!" Mitsuri tried to stand but ended up jumping instead, Dumb me to assume that they will adapt to new strength in instant.

Shinobu stand up and tried to use her blade, "I feel the strength that does not belong to me, but it has its advantage. Right now, I can feel that I can behead a demon." She looks at me with a lovely smile.

Woah, what a mastery of her body.

"What just happened?" Oyakata questioned.

One of the two whitehaired Ubuyashiki answered, "Ace-sama, uttered some kind of prayer then lights appeared in the air and entered the hashiras body."

The second whitehaired Ubuyashiki continued, "Shinobu-sama, and Mitsuri-sama seem to increase their strength."

"You have increased your unbelievable skills again, How much longer this gain in strength lasts?" Oyakata questioned me.

"A whole day, but what I really want to try is turning the demon at my back using one of my prayers..."

I felt that everyone started to shiver, in excitement, hope and, a chance to defeat the demons and end this long long war.