The Demon slayer slaps Nezuko hard. "Hey, are you going to sleep all day?" 

The demon slayer woke up so suddenly, as she saw the pillars of the Demon Slayer Crops for the first time. 

"This ... is the 12 pillars of the Demon Crops?" She thought as she saw the group staring directly at her. 

One of the pillars said, "Tick. I heard that there was a Demon Slayer travelling with a demon , but I never believe it was really true. 

I guess that things are really are things to believe in." 

"So, you guys are really the Hashiras of the Demon Crops?" Nezuko asks them as one of the Demon Slayers put her head down. 

"You shouldn't be the one talking here. You're in the presence of the 12 Hashiras of the Demon Crops!" He spat as he was in total rage of her sudden reaction of being in front of them. 

She thought in her mind, "These guys... are really the Demon Crops Hashiras... then am I really in big trouble?"

Kanao said, "Where you are now are is the Demon Slayers main Headquarters and right now you are in trial ... Nezuko Kamado." 

She seems to be stunned of hearing of she was put on trial , as she thought in her mind, "Trial? Is this about Tanjiro?"

 Kanao said, "Before we begin the trial , why you come this way with a-" But she was interrupted by one of the pillars, "Why we should have a trial anyway? Protecting a demon is part of the code!" 

It was Kyojuro Rengoku , the Fire Pillar who seems to be fond of the idea of Nezuko. 

Tegen , the Sound Pillar said, "Demons are dangerous. We should dispose of them , that is what we meant to do. " 

Mitsuri , the Love Pillar thought, "Why you thought so horrible to a child?" 

Gyomei , the Stone Pillar said, praying, "This poor girl suffered so much. We should end her pain." 

The Mist Pillar, Muichiro , thought, "What's in the clouds again?"

Nezuko was more concern about was Tanjiro. "Wait a second. Where is my brother? Where is Tanjiro?" She thought in total worry. 

She glances around, searching for the demon boy, as the Demon Slayer was looking for the box that hid Tanjiro. 

She said, "Tanjiro, where are you? Inosuke? Zen? Murata! "

The snake Pillar, Iguro Obani said, "Oh, this is really starting to annoy me. Stop yelling , kid. It's not worth it. Giyu, what you have to say?"

The moment she heard Giyu's name, she turns around to see the familiar Hashira. 

"Big Brother Giyu is a Demon Crops Hashira? Why didn't he tell me that when we first met?!?" Nezuko thought as she was stunned of learning of his true identity. 

Giyu seems to be reticent, as he turns around, trying to avoid eye contact with her. 

Shinobu said, "Well, we can discuss that later. For now, let's hear this girl's story, I'm curious of her desire of travelling and going on mission with a demon. " 

 Nezuko seems to be in shock, as Shinobu said, "So, Nezuko Kamado, tell me why you travelling with a demon, even though it is taboo to the Demon Crops? 

You're well aware of that , don't you?" 

She nods of it, as she seems to be amazed of that they will hear the reason of why she disobeyed the rules of being a Demon Slayer.

Nezuko began to say, "He's my older-" but she experience pain right away before she was able to finish what she was going to say . 

Shinobu walks up to her, as she said, "I believe you needed some water. It will make the pain less painful, so take it slow." 

She took the water jug, as Shinobu said, "You injured yourself to the limit, so don't push yourself too hard. So... Nezuko Kamado?"

Nezuko took a deep breath before she can explain of why she went this far with her brother. 

"That demon is my older brother, Tanjiro! When I was away, my entire family was attacked and was killed by a demon and when I arrived at the scene, I saw that they were all dead! 

My brother had turned into a demon, but he never once devour anyone! 

Tanjiro is so strong willed, and he never would and never had! 

I just know deep in my heart that Tanjiro would never harm humans no matter what!" 

Iguro seems to be in disbelief in Nezuko's story, "Don't make any assumptions . Even if he's part of your family, I just don't understand why you defend him. 

I don't trust any word coming from you." 

Nezuko said, "Please listen to me! The only reason I joined up to be a Demon Slayer is to cure Tanjiro! 

It's been two years since Tanjiro became a demon! All this time , he never had the chance to devour a human. " 

Tengen said, "No matter if he never devour a human, it doesn't mean that he would . It's like Iguro said, don't make any false hope." 

Nezuko seems to be mad of the Pillars of not believing in her brother so she said, "My brother... My brother will fight by my side as a fellow Demon Slayer! " 

The pillars were stunned by her suggestion of having a demon becoming a Demon Slayer, even Giyu was amazed of her. 

"He will be by my side to protect the humans, I am sure of it!" She said. 

One of the Pillars, the Wind Pillar, Sanemi Shinazugawa came forward with Tanjiro's box, "So, you honestly believe that a Demon has what it takes to become a Demon Slayer?"

Shinobu seems to be enrage of Sanemi's actions , as Mitsuri thought, "I never seen Shinobu so angry . She's awesome and I think it's best to not cross the line with her." 

Shinobu said, "Sanemi, please, don't step out of line. " 

Sanemi asks, "So, what you plan to do with this demon, kid? That he would be a Demon Slayer to protect humans, if he couldn't protect himself?"

He grabs his sword and makes a slash through the wooden box, hurting Tanjiro inside of it.

Tanjiro felt the pain inside , as he groans from the pain of the sword. 

Nezuko felt angry of anyone hurting her brother that way. She got the courage to stand up and said, "Anyone who hurts my brother, Hashira or not, I'm not letting you get away with it!" 

Sanemi laughs, "Well, that's a good influence for you, idiot!" 

Nezuko couldn't control her emotions any longer as she runs towards him. 

Giyu yells, "Nezuko! Stop it! The Master will be here soon!" 

She didn't listen to Giyu's voice as she jumps up to the Wind Pillar and she head-butted him to the ground! 

Mitsuri couldn't help it but she stiffed out a laugh at what just happened , as if she wanted Sanemi deserved it for hurting the demon. The other pillars were staring at her as she realizes of they were watching her . 

"I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself." She said. 

Nezuko runs past the Wind Pillar and protects her brother. 

Iguro thought in his mind, "Well, I'll be. It seems that Sanemi was really got Nezuko's nerve, didn't he? I guess that having that headbutt will get sense into him that siblings are powerful together." 

"Listen, if you really can't tell that Demons are good or evil, then... you really don't have the right of becoming a Hashira! " 

Samei got annoyed as he was about to slash Nezuko, but then the girls said, "The Master has arrived. " 

The Master said, "It's so good of you to come." 

Nezuko was enchanted by the man's voice as he appears as he continues, "My beloved children."

The Master seems to be in peace as he greeted the Pillars, "Good morning, everyone.

It pleases me that we will held a Hashira meeting without any personal changes." 

"Wait, so this is the Master? Wow, so amazing ." Nezuko thought , as to seeing the Master for the first time. 

Samei grabs her to bow down to respect him, as she thought, "So quick! I didn't have the chance to react!" 

She also noticed of all the Pillars bowing down to him as well, as she was amazed of how dedicated they were. 

Samei said, "I'm glad to see you in perfect health, Master." 

"Thank you for your kind words, Samei." The Master said. 

Samei asks, "Pardon me, Master, before we start our annual meeting, what shall we do with this Demon Slayer, Nezuko, who is accompanied with a demon?"

"Right, I guess we should do that first. For Tanjiro and Nezuko, I sanctioned their condition. I also wanted you to accept this as well." 

The Pillars were stunned by their Master's decision. 

"This is totally against what we driven for! I don't accept it! This is some sort of trick! It's Giyu's fault to begin with!" Samei yelled. 

The Master said to his helper, "The letter." 

"Of course, Master." She said . She opens the letter, as she told the Pillars, "This is a letter by the former Hashira, Sakonji Urokodaki. I will read an simpler version of it. 

"Please allow Nezuko to be accompanied by her brother, Tanjiro who is a demon. 

Because of his resilient mental strength, Tanjiro has not lose his human emotions. To my recent discovery, even in his starved state, he never devoured humans, and this is true more than two years later. 

Although, the situation seems somewhat far-fetched it is a an indisputed fact. 

In the event that Tanjiro does assault a human, Nezuko is a prized student of mine. 

Therefore, Giyu and I will sacrifice our lives for them." 

Nezuko couldn't believe her ears of hearing that her sensei and Giyu would take drastic measures for her and her brother. 

"Sensei, Big Brother Giyu." She thought, looking at Giyu with pure shock and amazement. 

Samei said, "No matter what they say, it's no doubt that Tanjiro would kill a human! It wouldn't bring anyone from the dead!" 

The Master said, "I suppose that you may have a point, Samei." 

Samei said, "Well-" But the Master interrupts him. 

"We can't guarantee that he won't attack humans. We can't prove it. That said... 

We also can't prove he will attack humans. " 

Samei seems to be thicken by the Master's words. 

The Master continues, "The fact that Tanjiro has refrained from devouring humans for more than two years, and also that there are three people risking their lives for him. 

To reject this notion, those who reject it, must offer an even more convincing argument." 

Samei flinches as the Master asks, "Do you have the will to do so?"

The Master said, "There's something else that I'll like to relay to you, my children. 

Nezuko has met Kibutsuji. " 

The pillars gasp of hearing the relevation of meeting Muzan. 

"No way! That's impossible! There is no way that no Hashira has cross paths with him! " Tengen said in disbelief. 

They turn to her, "You mean this girl? Man that is very crazy! " 

The Master silence them from questioning her as he said, "I believe there is something way more precious then ever since Kibutsuji wanted from Tanjiro. Of course I wouldn't let him get away again.

Can you at least try to understand of the situation at hand?" 

Samei said, "No, I don't understand at all! Even if it was a human, I would be ok with it letting it live, but not to a pure demon!

It's unacceptable!" 

He grabs his sword and cuts his arm. He drags the box as Nezuko yells, "Stop it!" 

Iguro holds her by his sword as she thought , "I can't breathe!" 

Samei opens the box as the demon boy appears in front of the pillars as his sights were in front of the blood. 

Nezuko said, "Tanjiro."