"What's going on?! How did a fight actually break out?!"
The Wind Pillar, Shinazugawa Sanemi, suddenly turned his head and looked towards the direction where Tomioka Giyuu was. No one expected this turn of events, because it was Chinatsu's idea on a whim. She herself didn't know it until a moment ago, let alone them.
Giyu Tomioka was pushed back seven or eight meters by Chika, while the serrated sword energy of Tsukigami that had swept past him from the left and right landed on the forest behind him, cutting the large trees into pieces.
What kind of sword technique is this?!
Giyu Tomioka quickly turned his head to look behind him and then immediately looked at Chinatsu again. To his surprise, Chinatsu, who had been full of hostility and killing intent just moments before, was now completely devoid of fighting spirit and walked slowly toward him as if nothing had happened.
“[Water Breathing - Eleventh Form - Nagi], Urokodaki-sensei must have praised you when he learned that you had developed such a sword technique. Why don’t you accept it more readily?”
Brother Yiyong, stop thinking you're unworthy to be the Water Pillar. In everyone's hearts, you truly are the Water Pillar, and no one can take your place.
As Chika spoke, she walked up to Yoshiyuki Tomioka, who fell silent upon hearing her words.
The tense atmosphere suddenly turned peaceful and quiet, which confused everyone who had rushed over, especially Mitsuri, Muichiro, and Tanjiro in the crowd.
"Isn't this sword technique the move of Upper Moon One, Kokushibo? How could my sister use this..." Tanjiro tilted his head in confusion, unable to figure it out.
Of course he couldn't understand it. Chika had never imagined that she would one day be able to use "Breathing of the Moon," all thanks to the "gift" given to her by Kokushiro Tsugikuni.
It wasn't like a cheat code that allowed Chinatsu to learn quickly; to be more precise, it was more like installing a videotape of the Moon Breathing sword technique inside Chinatsu's brain, allowing her to learn step by step by following the content of the videotape.
She practiced diligently for six or seven hours late into the night, barely managing to enter the realm of Moon Breathing.
Chika looked at Giyu Tomioka, who was now silent, and she knew it was time to deliver the final blow.
"Sabito once asked me to pass on a message to you... Have you forgotten what I told you? Don't say stupid things like 'I'd rather die,' or we'll break off our friendship. Have you forgotten what I said back then because of your current situation?!" Chinatsu said to Giyu Tomioka, mimicking Sabito's tone.
At that moment, Giyu Tomioka's previously dazed expression gradually regained its luster, while a burning pain shot through his right cheek.
Don't ever say something like "I'd rather die" to me again. If it happens again, this is the end of our friendship!
[Why did your sister hide you from the ghost attack the day before the wedding? Don't you know? Your sister wanted to protect you and didn't want you to take any risks. She wanted you to live. You are the one on whom your sister risked her own life and the future she entrusted to you.]
[You must carry on this spirit of righteousness and courage!]
it hurts…………
The pain from Sabito's palm striking his cheek was vividly "revived".
I can't believe I forgot Sabito's words, even though it was such an important memory.
Sister, Sabito... please forgive my immaturity...
Giyu Tomioka lowered his head slightly. Seeing this, Chika realized that her persuasion had succeeded. This inexplicable sense of accomplishment welled up in Chika's heart, making her feel a little smug and happy.
Giyu Tomioka's eyes had changed from those of a fish that had been dead for several years to those of a fish that had only recently died. Just as he raised his head to thank Chinatsu, Chinatsu reached out and interrupted him.
"No need to thank me~ Instead of this, let's get started with some sparring. If we can't unlock our markings, we can only make up for it with hard work. I'll be your training partner!" Chika said excitedly, raising her Nichirin Blade, which had turned back to its original black color.
Giyu Tomioka's thought process was completely blocked by Chinatsu's erratic personality, but so be it, he couldn't possibly refuse Chinatsu's invitation.
At this point, Giyu Tomioka had officially joined the Demon Slayer Corps training camp.
Time passed day by day, and the training camp went by very quickly. After all, once we got up, our bodies would unconsciously head to the training ground to assemble. We would train until it got dark and we would go to sleep. It was monotonous but incredibly fulfilling.
However, this was largely thanks to Muzan's ability to have his ordinary demons find the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters or Chinatsu within a year. Otherwise, it would have been a huge problem if the Pillars, who were usually responsible for their respective areas, had been away from their posts for an extended period.
One morning a month later.
Chika groggily got out of bed and strode out of her room with an air of nonchalance, while Tanjiro, who had gotten up a minute or two earlier, was full of energy.
"Good morning, sister!"
Good morning!
Qianxia greeted the energetic little brother in a daze, then leaned against the wall of the mansion with a thud, looking as if she was about to ascend to heaven on the spot.
However, Tanjiro was already used to seeing him like this, so he wasn't worried. With the speed and energy that Chinatsu admired, he finished preparing what needed to be prepared, waved to Chinatsu, and headed to the training area first.
"Sister, I'll be going now!"
"Have a safe journey!"
As Qianxia spoke, she let out a loud yawn. Despite having gone through the procedure for a month, she still couldn't get used to it.
Just like when I was in school in my past life, no matter how many years I woke up at the same time, I always felt like I hadn't slept enough and blamed myself for not going to bed earlier the day before.
Chika gently tapped her head a few times with one hand, as if she were cracking her head like a walnut, trying to shake off her drowsiness.
After lingering in her room for seven or eight minutes, Chika's energy had barely recovered enough to walk. She tidied her clothes and hair a little and then prepared to head to the training area while still half-asleep.
Just then, Shinobu Kocho appeared at the entrance of her residence.
Chika, who was still a little dazed, perked up a bit upon seeing such a rare guest. She looked at Shinobu Kocho with a puzzled expression and asked, "Is...is there something you need?"
However, as soon as Chika asked the question, an answer had already appeared in her mind, and the drowsy feeling in her mind was instantly swept away.
Shinobu Kocho, her lips pursed and a serious expression on her face, looked at Chinatsu. After a moment's hesitation, she took a few steps forward and whispered in Chinatsu's ear, "Um... Chinatsu, the poison for Muzan is complete..."
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My typing speed has been slower than I expected these past few days, consistently finishing around 11:59 PM. I'm starting to panic a bit. ^?
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