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

"Even Mr. Purgatory is no match for him, he's really amazing."

Kanao's voice didn't reveal much emotion, but Shinobu Kocho could understand her shock.

Whether it's a demon or a human, they've never encountered anything so powerful; it's simply on a completely different level from everyone else.

Including Mr. Rengoku, none of them even managed to touch the hem of Ms. Yuko's clothes; it was a completely hands-off training session.

Kyojuro, hands on his hips, looked at the three little ones lying on the ground and laughed loudly, "Hahaha, everyone worked so hard! I'll treat you all to sweet potato miso soup for lunch."

Everyone strained to look up.

"What's wrong, boys?"

No... as expected of Mr. Purgatory...

It's amazing that he still has so much energy.

"Lunchtime! Okay, everyone, get up!"

"..."

"Miss Yuko, would you like to come along? It's on me!" Kyojuro turned to Yuko and asked, then realized who she was and awkwardly scratched his head, "Ah, sorry, I forgot."

Yu Zi shook her head slightly: "It's okay."

Tanjiro and the other two stood up tremblingly.

"What happened? My body hurts so much~" Zenitsu was still yelling over there.

The other two hung their heads, looking disheveled and listless, completely unable to respond.

Looking at everyone, Shinobu Kocho turned her head and smiled, "Kanao, let's go together too."

Kanao was startled: "Eh? But I..."

“Go ahead, look.” Shinobu Kocho pointed behind her.

Kanao turned around and saw Tanjiro dragging his tired body to her side, extending his hand and smiling, "Kanao, why don't you come along too?"

Kyojuro enthusiastically said, "Oh, let's go together, Kanao!"

Kanao's body stiffened a bit, so Shinobu Kocho gave her a push from behind.

Finally, the child was taken away by the crowd, his body stiff.

Shinobu Kocho remarked, "Tanjiro possesses an incredible power. I think I understand why you value him so much, Ikuko."

"Even Kanao has been slowly changed by that child. You might not believe it, but that child can be quite a headache for me sometimes."

Yu Zi thought to herself, "Nonsense, do you even understand the value of being a main character?"

but……

Yu Zi's eyes flickered slightly, and she asked in confusion, "Aren't you going?"

Shinobu Kocho shook her head and laughed, "I already ate while you were fighting."

"...Haven't you been sitting here the whole time without moving?"

The Butterfly Mansion is one of the most important logistical units of the Demon Slayer Corps, and of course, it also has its own canteen.

However, the others haven't finished yet, so how could Shinobu Kocho be so rude?

Shinobu Kocho paused for a moment, then smiled slightly: "As expected of Yuko, she was able to observe her surroundings with ease even in that situation."

"...Don't change the subject, let's go eat." Yu Zi lowered her eyelids slightly, sat up straight, and looked up at the sky.

"..." Shinobu Kocho was silent for a moment, then stood up, dusted off her clothes, and said with a smile, "Well then, I'll go eat first."

As the footsteps faded into the distance, Yuko breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't just the strange feelings in his heart that were causing him distress, but also the approaching final battle.

Yuko subconsciously pulled a cloth bag from her bosom and stared at it blankly.

I'm going to see that guy again...

This time, her knife won't be as powerless as it was before...

"What is that?" The sudden voice in her ear brought Yuko back to her senses. She had been so lost in thought that she hadn't noticed Shinobu's approach at all.

Yuko turned her head, and Shinobu Kocho, holding a rice ball, sat down next to her, curiously looking at the cloth bag in her hand.

Yuko sighed: "It's nothing..."

She paused for a moment, then opened the cloth bag, revealing a section of an old bamboo flute.

It looks quite old.

Just as Shinobu was wondering about the origin of the bamboo flute, Ikuko explained, "This was given to me by my brother who became a ghost."

“When we were all very young.”

Originally intended as a gift for Yoriichi, who was being beaten by his father, she was just an extra.

Incidentally... my own thoughts are really twisted...

It seems that Yan Sheng did not offend me at that time.

Yuko couldn't help but feel a self-mocking laugh.

Shinobu Kocho paused, then her gaze softened: "Ikuko, are you worried that you won't be able to make a move?"

"No, it just suddenly came to mind. I don't have any feelings for that guy anymore."

Butterfly suppressed a laugh and asked, "Then why does Yuko still keep this bamboo flute?"

"Funerary items".

Shinobu Kocho was taken aback: "Huh?"

Yuko silently put away her bamboo flute: "After you cut off his head, bury this as well."

"Is that so...?" Shinobu Kocho felt it wasn't.

But Yuko didn't want to talk about it, and she wouldn't ask any more questions.

Yuko glanced at her and asked, "Are you sure you can eat this little bit?"

"Yes, no problem," Butterfly said with a smile.

Just one rice ball? That's a really small portion size.

The conversation ended, and an awkward silence fell.

It wasn't until Shinobu Kocho finished eating her rice ball that she broke the silence.

"Yuko, can you tell me more about the past?"

Yu Zi's expression froze, and she subconsciously turned her head and asked, "Why?"

She regretted it as soon as she said it; what a stupid answer that was.

Shinobu's purple eyes met Yuuko's slightly confused red eyes, her gaze flickering slightly, and a beautiful smile curved her lips.

"Because I want to know more about Yuko."

Shinobu Kocho's voice seems to possess an inexplicable magic, gentle yet mature, yet still retaining the emotions of a young girl.

Yuko's crimson eyes widened slightly, and she felt her usually calm heart begin to beat faster.

He hadn't changed at all when he was surrounded and attacked by several people just now.

The sound was so loud it seemed to vibrate right next to her ear, as if even those around her could hear it clearly, making Yuko subconsciously try to suppress her heartbeat.

Seemingly worried that Yuko would be in a difficult position, Butterfly waved her hand with a forced smile: "Ah, if you feel uncomfortable, then forget it."

After she said that, Yuko was indeed less nervous.

It's probably just a topic between friends; that's perfectly normal.

I look really strange doing this.

Yuko closed her eyes slightly: "That happened during the Warring States period..."

She had forgotten many things from the past, but thanks to the nightmares, her past memories were well preserved in the depths of her memory within the dream world. So recently, she has remembered her childhood memories again.

"Mmm." Shinobu Kocho was a good listener, occasionally letting out two cute nasal sounds.

However, judging from her expression, she wasn't just listening perfunctorily; she was genuinely interested in Yuko's past.

She will actively participate when something interesting comes up.

When she encounters something sad, she listens silently.