"Oh...so scary...but that woman is so pretty...but it's still so scary!!!"
Zenitsu looked at Chinatsu, who had just been pulling someone else's hair, not far away, and couldn't help but reach out and touch his own hair.
His hair is golden, but it wasn't born that way. In the fantastical world of Demon Slayer, it's perfectly normal for absurd things to happen.
Regarding his hair color, Zenitsu's golden hair was turned golden because he was struck by lightning from the sky.
Another similar example is the Love Pillar, one of the strongest members of the Demon Slayer Corps. Her hair is cherry blossom pink with grass green ends. It is said that this hair color is the result of her eating 170 cherry blossom mochi every day for eight consecutive months.
The absurdity was no less than that of Zenitsu, who changed color after being struck by lightning.
After a brief commotion, the twins came back together and then lifted the cloth covering the table behind them.
On the table are stones of varying shapes and sizes. These stones are called "Tamagang," the raw materials for forging the "Nichirin Blade," the special sword used by the Demon Slayer Corps.
"Then, begin choosing Tamahagane. This is the sword that slays evil spirits and protects you, so you must choose it yourself."
The two spoke casually, while everyone else fell silent as they looked at the large amount of tamagoyaki before them... or rather, except for one person.
Chinatsu stepped out of the line without hesitation. She glanced at the many tamasteels on the table, then picked up a slightly larger one.
reason?
There is no reason.
These steel pieces are not significantly different; the characteristics of a Nichirin sword vary from person to person and are not determined by the quality of the raw stone.
In the original story, Tanjiro used his superior sense of smell to extract a piece of Tamahagane from it. Everyone thought that Tanjiro was the protagonist and that he must be incredibly lucky to get a high-quality Tamahagane!
Who knew it would break not long after, and then the higher-ups gave Tanjiro a new sword. Choosing Tamahagane at the start was mainly for the sake of ritual.
"I'll choose this one. Tanjiro, don't overthink it, just pick one based on your gut feeling," Chinatsu said to Tanjiro.
Tanjiro paused, somewhat puzzled, and said, "This is the sword we'll use to fight demons in the future. Wouldn't it be better to think about it carefully?"
"What are you talking about? Do you even know how to read Tamahagane? Anyway, if the sword breaks in the future, it can be reforged. It's not like the Demon Slayer Corps will just leave a broken sword and let us kill demons with our fists, right?"
Chinatsu said the first half of her sentence to Tanjiro, and then turned to look at the twins for the second half. The twins nodded in acknowledgment of Chinatsu's words.
If a sword breaks, the headquarters will be responsible for repairing it for the member. Besides, the hardness of these tamahagane swords is not much different to begin with. Rather than relying on tamahagane to kill demons, it is better to hone your breathing techniques and sword skills.
Tanjiro nodded and then stepped forward to choose a Tamahagane that he felt was pretty good, while the others also took a Tamahagane according to the procedure.
Next, they will all go back to their own homes and find their own mothers. The selected tamagotaki will be handed over to a special craftsman to be crafted. After it is finished, it will be delivered to them. This is something that deserves a five-star rating.
Meanwhile, a man from the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, whose aura was weak and whose voice was strikingly similar to that of a certain wife-protecting maniac, had a crow hanging from his arm. When he learned that the final selection would unfold in this way, he showed a relieved smile.
"This year's new recruits are incredibly strong. The Demon Slayer Corps has a bright future. I hope they can grow up quickly... cough cough..."
After leaving Fujikasayama, Chinatsu and Tanjiro returned home by the same route. In the original story, Tanjiro was in pain all over at this stage and limped back using a cane that resembled a walking stick. But now, he was just walking normally on the road. He still felt like he was dreaming about passing the Demon Slayer Corps' final selection.
"What are you thinking about? You're walking so slowly; Nezuko might already be awake~"
"Nezuko... Has Nezuko woken up yet?!"
"Maybe, just maybe, but I have a feeling about it." Chika pointed to her forehead with one finger.
Chinatsu had previously told Tanjiro that she could sense Nezuko's physical condition, possibly because she had been drinking the same demon blood, and Tanjiro firmly believed this.
Upon hearing what Chinatsu said, Tanjiro was instantly filled with energy, exhaling two puffs of air from his nostrils and feeling his whole body brimming with power.
"Then let's hurry back!"
"good."
Chinatsu and Tanjiro started running again, returning from the foot of Fujikasa Mountain. At first, Chinatsu seemed to be running faster and left Tanjiro, who was going all out, far behind. However, as time went by, Tanjiro caught up with her and even overtook her slightly.
This body tires more easily than the average person, possibly following an equivalent exchange principle, where increased physical exertion results in superior physical fitness.
After all, before Chika's reincarnation, the original owner hadn't undergone much training and was physically weak. However, since regaining her mobility, Chika's body didn't hinder her breathing technique training; on the contrary, it demonstrated superior talent.
If every transmigrator has their own unique cheat ability, then this physique barely qualifies. Although it may not be that heaven-defying or invincible, Qianxia thinks it's enough.
Although I don't know if I can become a person who makes Muzan tremble like Yoriichi Tsugikuni, I am determined to recreate that touch of "red" that makes Muzan tremble!
Chika followed behind Tanjiro, slightly out of breath, but her eyes remained clear and bright.
They fled from the foot of Fujikasayama all the way to the foot of Sagiriyama before stopping. It was already night when the moon had risen.
"Maybe if we go home now we can get a free dinner." Qianxia looked up at the moon and roughly calculated the time.
Around six o'clock at night, as dusk was just beginning to fall, they could smell all sorts of aromas from the houses in the villages they passed by. The two of them weren't particularly hungry, but they were craving something, since they had only been eating coarse grains to fill their stomachs during the final selection process.
Chinatsu and Tanjiro slowly walked up the mountain, and the lights were already on inside the small wooden house where Urokodaki lived.
Chinatsu walked to the door, reached out her hand, and gently knocked. Tanjiro, standing beside her, opened his mouth and shouted, "Master Urokodaki, it's us! We're back!"
Before Tanjiro could finish speaking, a series of hurried footsteps came from inside the wooden house. The door opened, and a "dumpling" rushed out and hugged Chinatsu outside the door.
"Waaaaah!!!"
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