Although Kibutsuji Muzan was very popular, it wasn't the time for them to "fangirl" over him. Kibutsuji Muzan was merely a bargaining chip to protect Nezuko, not the focus of this meeting.
So, Fang Hao spoke, "Kamado Tanjiro's nose is extremely sensitive. Kibutsuji Muzan has always avoided meeting the Demon Slayer Corps and can change his appearance, so his help is indispensable whether it's for searching or distinguishing Kibutsuji Muzan."
Hearing Fang Hao's words, the Pillars gradually calmed down and began to reconsider the issue of Tanjiro and Nezuko.
"Heh, what sensitive nose, and indispensable? Do you have any evidence for what you're saying?" Obanai Iguro on the side began to mock again. In his opinion, demons should be killed, and there should be no compromise, so he tried every means to prevent Nezuko from escaping. Of course, he also truly didn't believe Fang Hao's words. A nose, something everyone has, could a sensitive sense of smell really be used to search for and distinguish Kibutsuji Muzan? How ridiculous!
"Hmm, if you don't believe me, you can stand outside the courtyard and let Tanjiro sniff out your location. Or, if there are more people, it's no problem for Tanjiro to distinguish them one by one." Fang Hao calmly offered the suggestion. Don't believe him? Even better, let Tanjiro perform; that would be more convincing.
Fang Hao was very confident in Tanjiro's mystical nose. He could even smell emotions, let alone this; it was truly overkill.
"That's right." Tanjiro's eyes lit up. He had some confidence in his sense of smell. "If there are any doubts, I can prove it." He had to seize every opportunity now so that he wouldn't let down Master Urokodaki and the others' trust and could protect Nezuko.
Hearing their words, Obanai Iguro's face was filled with eagerness, but he didn't speak. Instead, he looked respectfully at Kagaya Ubuyashiki, "Master?"
"Since Obanai and Tanjiro are both willing, then there's no problem. And if anyone else wants to verify, that's fine too."
"Yes, Master!" Tengen Uzui and Sanemi Shinazugawa nodded excitedly. After all, whether it succeeded or failed, it would bring them joy. If Tanjiro succeeded, it would prove that he was crucial for finding Kibutsuji Muzan, and then they would know Kibutsuji Muzan's whereabouts; if he didn't have this ability, what good would it do even if they had seen Kibutsuji Muzan? It wouldn't mean much, and in that case, killing Nezuko would be a matter of course.
So, the three of them hurried out of the courtyard. "Then, Master, I will inform them of their situation." Fang Hao stepped forward. One must have a confidant; he wanted to see their positions with his own eyes, otherwise, it wouldn't be good if someone lied to kill Nezuko. Of course, after the three of them were ready, someone still needed to inform them, otherwise, if they spoke themselves, wouldn't they expose their positions?
Seeing Kagaya Ubuyashiki nod, Fang Hao also followed them out. The situation after that was simple: after Fang Hao confirmed their positions one by one, he told Tanjiro outside the courtyard to begin his performance.
And Tanjiro naturally didn't disappoint. With just a slight twitch of his nose, he confirmed the positions of the three Pillars and informed everyone present. When the three Pillars came in and checked their answers with Tanjiro, they finally truly believed Tanjiro's absurd sense of smell.
Since Tanjiro's sense of smell was truly so sensitive, and he had seen Kibutsuji Muzan and remembered his scent, then finding Kibutsuji Muzan would probably be easier for him than for the entire Demon Slayer Corps combined.
"Hmm, since he has this ability, I acknowledge Kamado Tanjiro's value." Sanemi Shinazugawa sneered and continued, "But what does this have to do with Kamado Nezuko? She is indeed an evil demon, and although she has also seen Kibutsuji Muzan, can she be of any help in finding Kibutsuji Muzan?"
"Since she's a demon, I think she should be cut down right now!" Saying this, Sanemi Shinazugawa's face showed a ferocious smile. He walked up to the now stiff Tanjiro and said coldly, "Hand over the wooden box! This demon must be killed!"
Tengen Uzui and Obanai Iguro nodded in agreement; Gyomei Himejima also expressed approval while shedding tears; as for Kyojuro Rengoku, although he didn't approve, he didn't say much; Mitsuri Kanroji wanted to say something but looked at everyone present and didn't dare to speak; and Shinobu Kocho and Muichiro Tokito showed no expression at all, one with a slight smile but a blank face, the other still in a daze.
And Giyu Tomioka stood between Sanemi Shinazugawa and Tanjiro, though also expressionless, his intention to stop them was obvious...
"No, there's something special about Nezuko." Hearing this voice, everyone present immediately stopped their movements, because the one who spoke was Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
"Kibutsuji Muzan sent pursuers after Tanjiro. Although he might just want to silence him, I don't want to miss this opportunity for him to show his true colors. I think something unexpected by Kibutsuji Muzan might have happened to Nezuko, which is what attracted him. Can everyone understand?"
Hearing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's words, there was a silence. For a moment, no one spoke.
"I apologize, Master, I cannot understand." Sanemi Shinazugawa's eyes widened. "If it's a human, like Tanjiro, who can help find Kibutsuji Muzan, he can be spared."
"But..." Saying this, his face became even more distorted, "Demons are not allowed! With what resolve have we, the Demon Slayer Corps, fought demons so far, and how many people have sacrificed themselves in the process? I cannot accept this!"
To be honest, hearing Sanemi Shinazugawa say that, Fang Hao's heart was very conflicted. It wasn't because there was anything wrong with what he said; it was precisely because what he said was right.
The Demon Slayer Corps had indeed sacrificed countless people because of killing demons, and the existence of demons had indeed caused countless massacres, and how many people and families had become victims, but...
"Hey, Wind Pillar, what you said is certainly true, but aren't you forgetting something?" Meeting the gazes cast upon him, Fang Hao continued, "Although it hasn't been explicitly stated, the Demon Slayer Corps has always slain man-eating demons, but Nezuko hasn't eaten anyone. How can the Demon Slayer Corps' usual practice be applied to an exception?"
Fang Hao's words were strictly speaking sophistry, because the Demon Slayer Corps never used whether a demon ate humans as a standard when slaying them, because all demons ate humans; before this, it was generally accepted. But what he said was indeed correct, after all, a demon like Nezuko who didn't eat humans had never appeared before, and the Demon Slayer Corps' usual practice of slaying demons indeed didn't apply to Nezuko's situation.