Chapter 91: Father and Son in Purgatory
"Yes, I understand, Mr. Shimi. So, my lord, what plans does he have for the future?" Purgatory Anjuro looked at Shimi nervously.
Immortal Sekawa Saneya sighed slowly and said, "What else can be done? If your father's condition prevents him from continuing to serve as the Flame Pillar, then you will take over his job."
"Me?" Purgatory Anjuro looked at Saneya with some surprise, vaguely remembering that his attitude towards him was not like this during the last Zhuai meeting.
At the previous Hashira meeting, it was Purgatory Makijuro who took part in the meeting instead of his father Purgatory Makijuro. At that time, Saneya directed all his anger at Purgatory Anjurou.
Although Anjuro didn't pay too much attention at this time, Shimi's unique character still left a deep impression on him.
Even if it's been a while, a person's personality won't change so quickly, right?
Purgatory Anjuro is not a person who sticks to details. He doesn't take such insignificant things too seriously.
"By the way, let me introduce to you. The person next to me is the senior member of the Demon Slayer Squad, Master Zhang Zhiwei."
Saneya turned sideways to reveal the lota next to him, and formally introduced him to Purgatory Anjurou.
"Old senior?" Although Purgatory Xingjulang was still a little confused, he was not slow in his actions at all. Purgatory Xingjulang bowed slightly and greeted politely: "Junior Purgatory Xingjulang, I have met the old Heavenly Master! "
Xingjulang's voice was very loud and full of momentum. He stared at a pair of bright eyes and looked extremely energetic. It can be said that he is exactly the same as Xingjulang in Lotta's image.
Luo Ta also nodded his head with a smile. It felt a little different to actually see Purgatory Anjuro. Unlike that kind of paper person, the current Anjuro is a living person.
"Not bad, not bad. You look very energetic. I can feel the rising fighting spirit from your body. You must have undergone a lot of training, right?"
Purgatory Anjuro did not deny it, and admitted openly: "You are right. Since my father's decadence, I have trained harder. My talent is very average, and because of this, I need to work harder than ordinary people. That’s it!”
Luo Ta also looked at Xingjulang with satisfaction. Sure enough, Xingjulang's character was as sunny and positive as ever.
"Xingshou Lang, I will give you some training alone some other time? What do you think?"
"Really? Then please train me well! Well...if you can,
Can I bring my stepson with me to your training? "
"Of course, anyone can come. I am going to carry out training activities at the Demon Slayer Headquarters on a voluntary basis."
"That's really great! By the way, this is not the place to talk. You guys come in first." Purgatory Xingjuro reacted and said a little embarrassed.
After Purgatory Anjuro brought Shimi and Roja to the reception room, he ordered Senjuro to make a pot of tea and asked Kanroji to entertain them temporarily.
He needed to meet his father, and now there were guests at home. As the head of the family, Masakijuro had to go out to meet the guests no matter how emotional or rational he was.
"Mr. Shimi! Heavenly Master! Please wait a moment, I'll call my father over."
Lotta smiled and nodded, waving his hand and saying: "It doesn't matter, you go ahead and get busy."
Arriving at his father's door, Anjuro knocked on his father's door as usual. But what awaited him was a deserted silence. His father, who knew he was coming, was unwilling to promise him a word.
With no other choice, Purgatory Xingjulang had no choice but to open the door without authorization and walked in.
After closing the door again, Anjuro quietly knelt down next to Makijuro. Makijuro lay on his side on the floor with his head in one hand and paid no attention to Anjuro's thoughts at all.
After a long silence, Purgatory Anjuro greeted in a caring tone: "Father, have you been feeling strong recently? Are you feeling uncomfortable in any way?"
"I'm in good health, nothing happened. Okay, you can go... don't disturb my sleep."
Makijuro's casual tone was as if he were dealing with a stranger, not at all like he was treating his own son.
"That's it. Father, please be in good health. Two guests came to the house just now. Father, you..."
Before Anjuro finished speaking, Makijuro was already waving his arms impatiently and complained in disgust: "What kind of guests? Let them all go back! Don't disturb my peace..."
Even someone as strong as Anjuro felt his eyes were wet. Fortunately, he held back his tears. As a man, he couldn't shed tears easily.
Of course, if Anjuro was not hurt in his heart, it would be a lie. Anyone who is accused like this by his own father would be damned if he can feel better.
Anjuro calmed his breathing silently and informed Makijuro of the Demon Slayer Squad's decision.
"Father, if you continue like this, the Demon Slayer Squad will have no choice but to cancel your position as Flame Pillar."
Makijuro paused for a moment, then laughed to himself and said: "Okay, I didn't want to be a pillar for a long time. I quickly changed it to someone else, and I happened to be relaxed. Being a pillar... so what? There is still no one I want to protect. Protect it well? What’s the point?”
The last few words were whispered by Makijuro, but Anjuro didn't hear them clearly.
It seems that his father has completely lost his enthusiasm for Zhu. In the past, his father would never have behaved like this.
"I understand, Father, then I will take over your position. This is a duty inherited from the Purgatory family and cannot be denied so casually."
It was the first time that Purgatory Anjuro spoke to Makijuro in such an almost refuting tone. To be honest, he was extremely embarrassed in his heart.
"You? Want to replace me? Well, in the end, nothing can be changed anyway!"
Makijuro's pessimism has not affected Anjuro at all. He is still full of confidence in the future!
"Father, I will prove with my actions that I can share your pain. I will also use this power to protect those who are weak, just like my mother taught me!"
Hearing Anjuro mention his wife, Makijuro's anger was ignited, and he shouted at Anjuro: "Get out, don't bother me again."
Anjuro had no choice but to leave the room silently. It was almost impossible to communicate properly with his father's current situation, and he could only wait for it to gradually improve in the future.
"Father, I will free you from your pain!"
When he came to the reception room again, the gloom on Purgatory Anjuro's face was swept away, replaced by the same warm smile.
"Mina-san, I'm sorry to keep you waiting for so long. I'm sorry, but my father's condition is still not very good. Please bear with me."
"It doesn't matter, people will go through menopause when they reach middle age, and it's normal to have a grumpier temper." Lotta tried to smooth things over with a smile.
The voice of Makijuro scolding Anjuro just now was so loud that it was difficult not to be heard. Everyone present knew that Makijuro definitely didn't look good on Anjuro.
Even so, Anjuro can still adjust his mentality in an instant, which is enough to see Anjuro's inner tenacity.
"Mr. Shiya, Heavenly Master, I think my father's situation means that he cannot succeed to the position of Flame Pillar. In this regard, I plan to apply for promotion to the new Flame Pillar and fulfill the mission of the Purgatory Clan in my father's place."
Immortal Kawa Saneya looked at Purgatory Anjuro for a moment. He no longer had any need to question Anjuro's heart. This young man's inner will was no weaker than his.
"No problem, you can just go and talk to the lord later. With your strength, there will definitely be no problem." Saneya patted Anjuro's shoulder and expressed his approval for him.
"I am also very optimistic about you. I hope you will take over the position of Yanzhu as soon as possible, Xingshoulang~" Luo Ta looked at Xingshoulang kindly and gave him verbal encouragement.
As for other aspects, Luo Ta doesn't need to worry too much. For Xingshou Lang, the assessment for promotion to the pillar level is not too difficult a trial.