- The Reincarnation World Where Only I Know the Storyline
- RWWOKS Chapter 98
Chapter 98: The Pillars’ Training Begins
At the Butterfly Estate, behind the mountain training grounds.
“Damn it.”
With a string of curses, Darren jumped onto the training boulder, his face dark with anger as he stared ahead in silence.
He was seething.
Before entering this world, Darren had spent a fortune on a detailed intelligence report about the Demon Slayer world, containing many secrets that outsiders couldn’t possibly know.
For instance, the rumored “Child of Destiny,” Genya Shinazugawa, and the fact that he was actually the younger brother of the Wind Pillar.
Theories about the “Child of Destiny” in each world had been speculated on for a long time, and Darren leaned toward believing that the Shinazugawa brothers were blessed by fate.
That’s right—he had spent the past few days searching for Genya, hoping to uncover some special mission from him.
But, needless to say, Darren’s plan had failed. Aside from his unusual physique, Genya didn’t have anything particularly noteworthy about him.
Oh, that double-barreled flintlock was pretty decent, but Darren had no interest in firearms. In other words, his twenty or so days had been a complete waste of time.
Meanwhile, Ali was simply hunting demons, traveling wherever the fight took him without worrying about whether his actions yielded any rewards.
And yet, it was precisely because of this carefree attitude that Ali was more likely to trigger hidden missions that normal Reincarnators wouldn’t notice. Judging by his beaming face, he must have had a fruitful harvest.
With bloodshot eyes, Darren sat there in silence, while Fang Bo, training his puppet not far away, glanced at him with curiosity.
“What are you looking at?” Darren snapped, his anger boiling over.
“Nothing,” Fang Bo regretfully averted his gaze.
Judging by Darren’s furious expression, Fang Bo had half-expected him to awaken a Mangekyō Sharingan. But no, his Sharingan remained at the same two-tomoe level, with no visible changes.
All this time, Fang Bo hadn’t asked how Darren had acquired the Sharingan. Judging by its level, it was definitely of extraordinary quality.
Strength was only part of the equation; the ninja must have paid a hefty price for that power.
Shaking off his curiosity about Darren’s secrets, Fang Bo turned his attention to the front, where the sorcerer Ali was honing his skills.
In the blink of an eye, several days had passed since everyone had gathered at the Butterfly Estate. It wasn’t just the Reincarnators— all of the remaining nine Hashira had gathered there as well.
They were undergoing intense training before the final battle, aiming to help as many as possible awaken the *Mark* ability.
The Flame Pillar, Sound Pillar, Love Pillar, and Mist Pillar had all unlocked their Marks, while the remaining five were just one step away. It wouldn’t be long before they achieved the special feat of all Hashira awakening their Marks.
It was also worth mentioning that the main cast had arrived at the Butterfly Estate as well, with Tanjiro and the others undergoing endurance training.
Unfortunately, with the story progressing so quickly, the main cast, who had only just mastered total concentration breathing, were unable to offer much help.
But then again, with the way things tend to go, who knows? It’s a common trope for protagonists to go berserk and awaken a new power mid-battle. Perhaps, during the final fight, Tanjiro might instantly comprehend the *Transparent World*.
According to intel, the Demon Slayer Corps had already acquired the Blue Spider Lily.
This was the very thing that Muzan had been desperately searching for. Once the information reached him, he would undoubtedly take the bait.
The decision to relocate everyone from the main base seemed to be out of concern for collateral damage. It was clear that Oyakata-sama intended to take Muzan down with him.
But, of course, Muzan wouldn’t be defeated that easily. In the end, it would come down to the raw strength of both sides.
For now, all anyone could do was wait—for the explosion from headquarters that would rock the world.
“Maybe we could do a little trading in the meantime.” Glancing at the various weapons and gear stored in his imprint space, Fang Bo wondered if he should organize a small trade fair before the final battle.
Everyone could trade resources and see if they could further boost their power.
True to his “just do it” mentality, Fang Bo immediately called his three teammates over.
There was Darren, still fuming, Ali, the ever-smiling sorcerer, and the doctor, idly playing with a scalpel.
Because of their *Family Contract*, they were all bound together now. Their fates were intertwined, and everyone wanted to ensure that the upcoming world mission was a success.
When Fang Bo suggested the idea of trading, none of them objected.
As the one who organized the meeting, Fang Bo was the first to lay out his wares.
When he displayed his items, the other three gasped in shock.
[Blood Demon Art: Eternal Tree of Sin, Price: 1000 Story Points]
[Blood Demon Art: Flying Blood Scythe, Price: 600 Story Points]
[Blood Demon Art: Claw Rend, Price: 300 Story Points]
[Thunder Killing Staff, Price: 1500 Story Points]
“Damn, did you rob the Demon King or something?” Ali’s eyes lit up, practically drooling over the epic Thunder Killing Staff.
If he could equip that, his Black Flash infused with thunder power would be even deadlier.
Without much hesitation, Ali immediately bought the powerful Thunder Killing Staff.
“.…” Darren’s eyes widened in disbelief as he stared at his teammate.
I’ve been running around for over twenty days, and I’ve got nothing to show for it, but this guy’s rolling in top-tier loot?
Grumbling to himself, Darren reluctantly handed over 1000 story points. “I’ll take the *Eternal Tree of Sin*. I know someone who’d be very interested in it.”
The two of them were close friends with Fang Bo, having even fought alongside him in the real world. The whole process felt very casual.
As for the doctor, who had remained silent so far, seeing that the others weren’t interested in the remaining Blood Demon Arts, he decided to take both of them.
Thanks to the high quality of the items, Fang Bo’s wares were quickly snatched up.
And Fang Bo himself was quite pleased with the outcome.
It didn’t matter who bought the items. As long as the price was right, he preferred to sell to his own people. After all, boosting his teammates’ power would only benefit him in the long run.
**Story Points: 5200**
Seeing his story points surge, Fang Bo was in an excellent mood, now even more eager for the upcoming world mission.
While he was lost in thought, the others had begun showcasing their trade items.
Among the items for health recovery, a few caught his eye, but when he heard that Ali had depleted his stock, Fang Bo generously left them for his teammates.
If an emergency arose, the *Perfect Restoration Potion* would undoubtedly save his life.
For ordinary injuries, the Three Giant Brothers were his walking blood packs. He could replenish his health anytime, anywhere using the *Plunder* ability.
In recent days, Fang Bo hadn’t wasted any time. Utilizing his position as the “Spider Pillar,” he constantly invited characters from the story to spar with him.
Without using firearms or shikigami, he engaged in pure swordsmanship duels with his puppet.
The results were clear: in terms of swordsmanship, he was no match for the Pillars.
Even if he maxed out *Basic Swordsmanship* and *Basic Melee*, he still couldn’t match the swordsmanship prowess of the Pillars.
Clearly, he needed higher-level skills, such as the standard “Master-level” abilities found in second-difficulty worlds.
However, those skill scrolls were incredibly rare. Even though he constantly challenged himself by facing higher-level opponents, he still hadn’t come across a single scroll of that caliber.
Fang Bo didn’t fully understand why, but he speculated it was due to the difficulty level of the world. Some things simply weren’t meant to be possessed by Reincarnators in a first-difficulty world.
“The strict limitations of the space prove how rare and valuable these abilities are,” he thought.
To learn certain advanced abilities, one must master the corresponding basic skills. The restriction on master-level skill distribution was likely to prevent teams from exploiting loopholes.
“It seems the space wants to cultivate powerful individuals but is unwilling to recruit Reincarnators on a large scale or reveal its existence to the outside world.”
It almost felt like there was something out there that even the space feared.
Thinking about the rumored “Space Wars,” Fang Bo began to understand: “Looks like space, like us, has competitors it needs to contend with.”
If he could help his space win, the rewards would far exceed the usual, which explained why Reincarnators were so enthusiastic about war-type missions.
Soon, the small team’s trading session concluded. Fang Bo sold the most items, while the doctor purchased the most.
The doctor accepted nearly everything, no matter what it was, as long as it was useful.
What puzzled everyone the most was that he even bought two off-hand weapons, despite the fact that these items couldn’t be used simultaneously.
“Isn’t that a bit extravagant?” Ali stared at him, as if he were eyeing a hidden millionaire.
If you could swap out equipment with different attributes and skills, it would certainly enhance your combat effectiveness.
But the cost in story points was something most people couldn’t afford. It would make more sense to sell any extra equipment.
Even Fang Bo only had one “Omni-Directional Mobility Gear” as a backup. Considering how expensive it was, the costs of maintaining such equipment were staggering.
After the doctor left, Darren couldn’t help but frown and ask, “Are you sure we can trust him? I’ve got a feeling there’s something off about that guy.”
As he spoke, the ninja pointed to his head, the meaning behind his gesture clear.
“Who cares, as long as he can fight,” Fang Bo replied calmly.
“Fair enough.”
Despite the team’s outwardly relaxed demeanor, deep down, everyone was uneasy.
Fang Bo, in particular, had recently tested the strength of Tanjiro and his siblings, confirming they were far below “expectations.” The same went for the others.
Compared to the original story’s climactic battle, where the Demon Slayer Corps lost Akaza and gained both the Flame and Sound Pillars as reinforcements, the current scenario seemed less favorable.
While they had retained Rengoku and Tengen as powerful fighters, the main trio—Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke—hadn’t yet grown to their full potential. This meant their contribution in the final battle would be minimal.
Honestly, it was hard to say which side had the upper hand.
Without the involvement of the Reincarnators, Fang Bo felt that the Demon Slayer Corps’ chances of victory would be even slimmer.
“No time to relax at all,” he thought.
In the following days, everyone continued their training in good spirits, waiting for the final showdown.
Then, the notification for the second main mission appeared, signaling the true beginning of the final battle.
(End of Chapter)