Chapter 142 Extra: Kawakami Akio 2
Teasing others will only result in getting beaten up.
It really hurt. Akio hadn't expected someone who looked so refined to be so ruthless. At the same time, he learned the other person's identity: Yoriichi Tsugikuni's older brother, and the head of the Tsugikuni family.
"What? Why would a nobleman like him come here?"
When Rengoku Shujuro learned that the other person was going to join the Demon Slayer Corps, he expressed strong shock, leaving Akio Jijo completely baffled.
"What's wrong?"
"Tsugikuni is a prominent samurai family, ranking among the top noble families. What do you think about the head of such a family becoming a member of the Demon Slayer Corps?"
Xi Shoulang was very troubled, but Qiusheng didn't feel much. He felt that everyone had to walk their own path, and perhaps the other person just wanted to walk this path.
"Don't overthink it, you can't change it anyway. Besides, isn't Yoriichi Tsugikuni also Tsugikuni?"
Xi Shoulang glanced at him, looking at Qiu Sheng as if he were an idiot.
"Guess who brought him back? Look at his usual demeanor, do you think I would mix the two together?"
Okay, that was definitely a stupid question he asked.
Ji Guoyuan doesn't look like a nobleman at all.
That family head—oh, his name is Tsugikuni Iwakatsu—joined the Demon Slayer Corps anyway. Since the lord agreed, no one else could object.
Kawakami Akio had to admit that his opponent was a formidable samurai with exceptional talent in swordsmanship. He often saw his opponent practicing breathing techniques with Yoriichi.
The winter weather was cold, and it had snowed. Kawakami Akio returned from a mission in the evening. On his way back after reporting, he saw Iwakatsu practicing alone in front of the cherry blossom grove.
The other person's movements were fluid and carried a special quality; even in the snow, you could see sweat sliding down his cheeks.
Why are you here all alone?
Qiu Sheng went up to ask, which made Yan Sheng stop what he was doing. Yan Sheng remembered Qiu Sheng, after all, it was the first time he had been teased, and it left a deep impression on him.
"Lord Water Column".
Qiu Sheng quickly waved his hand. It was the first time he had been addressed so formally, and he was a little unaccustomed to it.
"Just call me Qiusheng, Qiusheng is fine."
He looked at Yan Sheng's calloused hands and looked up to meet his gaze.
"Are you practicing breathing techniques? I heard you've been studying Sun Breathing."
"Um……"
Qiu Sheng could sense that Yan Sheng's mood had suddenly dropped. He could understand, after all, that breathing technique was really difficult.
He thought for a moment, drew his Nichirin Blade, and raised an eyebrow at Iwakatsu.
"Want to see my self-created Water Breathing technique? I'm really good at it, and I've taught it to many people."
"ah?"
While Yan Sheng was still bewildered, Qiu Sheng had already begun to wield his sword impatiently. The water flowed and dissipated with his movements, appearing like a silver river under the moonlight.
"Such superb swordsmanship."
Yan Sheng's praise was earnest and firm, which made Qiu Sheng a little embarrassed, and he stopped what he was doing and scratched his head.
"You're very strong too; you're the fastest learner I've ever seen." (Besides Yoriichi Tsugikuni)
"Thanks."
Yan Sheng is a very polite person who also values class relations. He always treats Qiu Sheng with respect, which makes Qiu Sheng very uncomfortable.
Honestly, practicing swordplay in the snow in the middle of the night was a stupid thing to do. As a result, they both caught a cold, and when they met the next day, they couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Starting from that time, Akio would go to talk to Iwakatsu whenever he had free time, and spend time with him, even when it came to Yoriichi and the others.
His relationship with Yan Sheng began to change, from his easygoing nature to mutual friendship, all within a little over a month. He felt uncomfortable watching Yan Sheng practice for so long every day, wondering if the other was being too demanding of him.
"Yan Sheng, do you want to come with me on a mission?"
The Pillars have the authority to make arrangements for the other members of the Demon Slayer Corps, except for their adopted sons, so logically speaking, Kokushibo only needs to be willing to do so.
Iwakatsu agreed, after all, it was a rare opportunity for practical experience, and he could learn more by following the Pillar. Akio breathed a sigh of relief, glad that the other party had agreed.
Although Yoriichi Tsugikuni expressed strong dissatisfaction with Akio the next day after learning about this, it didn't matter, since they didn't get along anyway.
It was March, and their destination had a large cherry blossom forest. When the wind blew, the petals fell down, which was very beautiful.
Kawakami Akio and Iwakatsu separated, and in order to rescue the ordinary people who were harmed by the demons as soon as possible, they decided to split up and take action.
Ordinary ghosts were nothing to Qiusheng. After killing them, he turned to find Yansheng, since it was his first time on a mission with him.
Seeing Yan Sheng sheath his sword in the moonlight, his pupils contracted. He drew his sword and slashed at the ghost that had ambushed him from behind. Standing in front of Yan Sheng, he said angrily.
"Yan Sheng, stop spacing out!"
Only then did the other person realize what was happening, turning to look at Qiu Sheng with a hint of worry between their brows.
"Thanks……"
Kawakami Akio looked at him and knew that Iwakatsu was worried about the breathing technique again. He thought for a moment and then jokingly bumped into him to get his attention.
"What are you thanking me for? You'll learn the breathing technique soon, and I'll protect you until you do."
Kawakami Akio looked at Iwakatsu, who was stunned and opened his mouth, and found it very amusing. He patted Iwakatsu on the shoulder and offered a few words of comfort, then walked side by side with him, rambling on and on.
When he realized the other person had stopped, Qiusheng turned to look at him curiously and saw Yansheng's smile.
"Thank you, Qiusheng."
Wow, that's really beautiful!
Akio Kawakami was stunned, his heart pounding uncontrollably. It took him a long time to recover from the other person's exclamation. He looked at them a few more times, unable to understand why the two brothers, who shared the same face, looked so different.
Kawakami Akio realized how superficial he was, truly judging people by their looks. His relationship with Iwakatsu also improved, and they would chat and eat together.
Of course, he also noticed that Iwakatsu really disliked Yoriichi Tsugikuni, and his expression was always unpleasant whenever he saw the other. It wasn't until one time when they were drinking that Akio realized he was wrong; Iwakatsu did love his younger brother, after all, not everyone could use such mushy adjectives.
So the next day, Akio asked directly and received a negative answer. Iwakatsu disliked his younger brother, yet praised him—a truly contradictory personality.
Kawakami Akio hesitated, wanting to speak but then stopping himself, and after much deliberation, decided he couldn't help and would ask Shujuro. Shujuro and Yoriichi Tsugikuni were on good terms, and he couldn't betray his friend.
It has to be said that the arrival of the other party made Qiusheng's life more interesting than before. To him, Yansheng's temper was incredibly good.
Kawakami Akio watched as Iwakatsu created Moon Breathing and practiced with him. Even though the two couldn't act together, they would get together in their spare time.
They lived together like this from the first winter to the summer seven years later.
Akio Kawakami thought that was how it would be, and perhaps he could continue living like this until he died. Therefore, when he received the news from Kasugai Crow, he found it hard to accept and rushed back to the Demon Slayer Corps to attend the Pillars' meeting.
He looked at Yoriichi sitting there, his face still expressionless, and anger filled his mind. If Shujuro hadn't stopped him, his fist would have landed on the other man.
Aren't you the strongest? What are you doing? Why do you look so calm? Wasn't it your family member who got into trouble?
Qiu Sheng clenched his fists so tightly that his nails scratched his palms. He watched Xi Bei accuse the other person, but he felt nothing.
"Get out of the Demon Slayer Corps!"
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