Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

"that……"

"My lord has arrived."

Shinobu Kocho wanted to say more, but was interrupted by the arrival of the Ubuyashiki family, so she had no choice but to sit down next to Ikuko.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki sat down with the help of his two daughters, a faint smile on his lips: "I am very pleased that everyone has returned safely."

"The Lower Moon of the Twelve Demon Moons has killed countless people with its power, but the Upper Moon... even the Pillars would be in grave danger if they encountered it."

"This is the first time in over a hundred years that the Demon Slayer Corps has killed an Upper Moon, and it was Upper Moon Three."

"A powerful demon known as the Demon of Fighting".

Fortunately, Ubuyashiki didn't add Akaza's name to the end, otherwise Ikuko would have wanted to crawl into a hole.

Shinobu Kocho's lifeless purple eyes and slightly agape mouth widened in surprise as she exclaimed, "Upper Moon Three?!"

"That chicken coop seat?"

Shinobu Kocho subconsciously turned her head to look at Ikuko.

Did Yuko make it?

Because Yuko had told her privately that the top three Upper Moons must be mastered with their markings, and even the Transparent Domain and the Crimson Blade, in order to have a chance of killing them individually.

Mr. Rengoku and Tanjiro clearly cannot do that yet.

Yuko was exasperated and had given up trying.

"Pfft~" Tanjiro couldn't help but burst out laughing. He belatedly realized what he was doing and quickly covered his mouth and lowered his head.

It's somewhat like a lazy bum secretly watching short videos in a corner while trying not to laugh during a boss's meeting.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded seriously: "That's right, it's that guy from the Chicken Coop."

Rengoku Kyojuro nodded with his arms crossed: "Yeah, that's the guy."

It wasn't that guy at all!

Hearing Tanjiro's suppressed laughter, Ikuko said with a headache, "About that... actually, I wrote it wrong..."

"The name of the third one that went online is actually Akaza..."

"..."

A moment of silence fell over everyone. "You almost did," they thought.

After a moment of silence, Kagaya Ubuyashiki changed the subject: "So, Kyojuro, how do you feel?"

Kyojuro Rengoku straightened his posture, his back ramrod straight, and said with a serious expression, "Very strong!"

"This is the first time I've ever encountered such a powerful demon."

"If I were to face him alone, I might lose."

"To my shame, I was completely unable to lend a hand in the battle against Upper Moon Three."

In his view, that little bit of help didn't even qualify as an assist.

Upon hearing this, Tanjiro's smile froze.

It's just like finding out your final exam results when you're happy.

……

He's the same way.

I couldn't help at all.

Shinobu's breathing became heavier; even Mr. Rengoku couldn't help her...

Is Upper Moon Three really as powerful as Yuuko said, on another level than the Pillars?

The way Yuko awakened her mark is still etched into Shinobu's body. Just thinking about that power makes her body tremble involuntarily.

That's a realm that humans simply cannot reach.

Although the exaggerated signs of the battle had been confirmed from the photos at the scene, hearing this information directly from Kyojuro Rengoku still weighed heavily on Kagaya Ubuyashiki's mind.

Kyojuro is considered to be of average strength among the Pillars. If even he can't defeat him, then perhaps only Gyomei can be of use.

This is only Upper Moon Three...

Indeed, they are not to be underestimated...

Kagaya Ubuyashiki let out a long breath and smiled, "Ms. Ikuko, thank you so much for your help this time."

Yu Zi shook her head: "No, it was just a small favor."

Everyone: "..."

This is just a small favor, so what are they?

Are you just here for fun?

It really is.

Ubuyashiki smiled and said, "Miss Yuuko, there's no need for you to be modest. Everyone has seen the help you've brought to the Demon Slayer Corps."

"It's just about moving forward towards a common goal; there's no question of helping each other."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki, knowing Ikuko's personality, didn't say much: "Well, this time, having killed the third of the Upper Realms, I think even Muzan will be severely weakened."

Yuko asked, "Speaking of which, has Muzan made any moves?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki shook his head: "Not yet..."

Yu Zi frowned slightly. Did she not know yet?

No, probably not.

Muzan still cared a lot about the Twelve Demon Moons, especially the Upper Moons...

They would definitely keep an eye on the location from time to time, and since the Upper Moon has even more Muzan's blood inside, it's impossible for them not to notice if he disappeared.

"I will immediately send a hawk to inform the ghost if there is any movement from them."

"That would be troublesome."

When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it... There's no use worrying about it now.

The most important thing……

At this point, the storyline she knew had ended.

Her memory of the story only went up to Tanjiro defeating Lower Moon 5 of Natagumo Mountain; the events surrounding the Mugen Train were only noticed because the Flame Pillar was so popular.

But from this point on... she had no idea how the story would unfold.

All we know is that Tanjiro will fight a white-haired female demon.

If nothing unexpected happens, it should be among the waxing crescent moons, but it's unclear which waxing crescent it is.

After reporting the entire incident on the Mugen Train, Kagaya Ubuyashiki issued a disbandment order.

Before leaving, Kagaya Ubuyashiki suddenly remembered: "Oh right, Kyojuro."

"My Lord?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki said calmly, "I will assign you tasks as appropriate. In the meantime, I will trouble Miss Yuko to help Kyojuro activate his mark."

The power of Upper Moon Three made Ubuyashiki feel a sense of crisis, and he had to awaken the swordsmen's markings as soon as possible.

Rengoku Kyojuro was slightly taken aback, then bowed respectfully to Ikuko at a ninety-degree angle.

"Then please give me your guidance, Miss Yuko!"

"……Um."

Tanjiro stood to the side, puzzled. "What are those markings?"

After everyone left where their lord had gone, Yuko, feeling uneasy standing with Shinobu, quickened her pace and headed towards the Butterfly Mansion.

Shinobu Kocho was about to follow when she suddenly noticed Tanjiro standing silently to the side.

Isn't this child usually quite cheerful?

What's going on here?

Did he have a fight with Yuko?

No wonder Yuko looked strange...

After a moment's hesitation, Kocho asked with a smile, "What's wrong, Tanjiro?"

He looked sullen.

Tanjiro snapped out of his daze: "Ah, Shinobu-san."

"Actually..." he hesitated, then said, "...Am I not qualified enough to be a Pillar?"

Butterfly, suppressing a smile, asked, "Why do you say that?"

So that's what you were confused about.

She thought she had argued with Yuko.

She had thought about it before: could someone as weak as herself really live up to the title of the pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps?

Tanjiro hesitated and said, "Because... my lord hasn't assigned me any tasks."

"What is the activation of that mark?"

Shinobu Kocho asked with a slight smile, "Haven't you heard Yuuko mention it?"

Tanjiro scratched his head: "No, maybe Miss Yuuko thinks I'm not good enough."

He had a strange feeling that everyone else knew, but he was still in the dark.