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

The forging of the scabbard could not be accomplished in a day, and Yuko did not have time to wait for the steel mound to finish forging the scabbard. She left the sword-forging village with the main group the next day.

"Ugh~ I didn't see anything~" Zenitsu swayed and followed behind the group, looking dejected, muttering to himself, "They said it was a mixed-gender bath, but it was all men."

Hopeless!

Yu Zi's eyelids twitched. This guy... still thinking about this thing!

There are indeed not many women in the knife-forging village; the physically demanding work of craftsmen is naturally mostly done by men.

Upon hearing Zenitsu's words, everyone except for the brainless Inosuke immediately dispersed.

"Hey! What are you guys doing standing so far away?" Zenitsu was so angry he gritted his teeth. "What happened to our friendship from when we used to peep at girls taking a bath together?"

Only Zenitsu could get this excited about something so perverted.

As soon as Zenitsu finished speaking, he received no reply from his other comrades, but he did receive Shinobu Kocho's deathly smile.

Shinobu Kocho spoke softly, "Still thinking about filthy things? Do you want to die?"

"Uh..." Zenitsu shuddered, considered the fighting strength of both sides, and decisively chose to remain silent.

Yu Zi's lips curled up slightly. Honestly, seeing this scene was giving her a headache again.

Back with the Demon Slayer Corps, Ikuko handed Tanjiro the syringe from which Gyokko's blood had been drawn.

"I'll go find Ubuyashiki first. Tanjiro, could you please take this to Tamayo for me?"

Tanjiro nodded slightly: "Ah, I understand."

Shinobu Kocho interjected, "I happen to have something I need to talk to Ms. Tamayo about. Give it to me."

"I understand. Then I'll leave it to you, Miss Shinobu."

Upon hearing her say that, Tanjiro handed her the syringe.

Yuko didn't think too much about it. After all, Shinobu and Tamayo had been inseparable for a long time, and Shinobu was completely captivated by Tamayo's medical skills, which had been used for hundreds of years.

Yuko arrived at Ubuyashiki's residence, where Ubuyashiki Amane had been standing at the door for who knows how long.

Upon seeing Yuko, Ubuyashiki Amane walked over from a distance to greet her, bowing slightly.

"Kazunari has been waiting for a long time."

Yu Zi returned the courtesy: "You're too kind."

Ubuyashiki Amane didn't say much, and led Ikuko into the courtyard.

As Kagaya Ubuyashiki's capable wife, Amane Ubuyashiki is a woman who can be described as perfect.

She presided over many things, and even went to great lengths to invite Brother Tokito to help her.

The Demon Slayer Corps is lucky to have such a matriarch.

"I'm so sorry, I can't come out to greet you in person... cough cough..."

When Ikuko saw Kagaya Ubuyashiki again, he was even weaker.

The bandages on his face were wrapped several times, leaving only one eye and mouth exposed, with gruesome scars faintly visible. His hands had turned completely purple and reeked of decay.

The Ubuyashiki family was cursed because of the appearance of Muzan, a demon.

Call it a curse from heaven, or a curse from countless other families who have suffered unspeakable persecution.

Even if a man marries a girl from the priestly clan, the men of that clan often do not live past the age of thirty.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki was already twenty-three years old at this time, which could be said to be the end of his life.

Unless a great evil like Muzan is killed, it is impossible to remove the curse at its root.

"You'd better lie down obediently." Yu Zi squatted down, gesturing for him to lie down.

Ikuko has a lot of goodwill towards the Ubuyashiki family.

This family has indeed never caused any trouble; for generations, they have devoted themselves to defeating Muzan.

"Then please forgive my rudeness." Kagaya Ubuyashiki lay back down, a slight smile on his lips.

"Although there is no more accurate evidence yet, there have been far fewer reports of demons eating people in the past two days than before."

"I think Muzan has already begun his operation."

Yu Zi frowned slightly. This time, they were not traveling at full speed when they returned from the sword-forging village, so they were delayed for a day or two on the road.

“…That guy is about to go crazy.” Yuko’s eyelids drooped slightly.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled gently: "Ah, I think Muzan won't miss this opportunity."

Of course not, since Yoriichi is no longer here.

That stinking rat in the ditch, who could usually tolerate it, couldn't possibly stay put now that such a lavish feast was laid out on the table.

Yuko didn't seem to care much about Muzan's actions. She said, "It's about the Infinity Castle."

"Yes, I heard it from the raven."

Yuko's face turned serious: "With that Blood Demon Technique's ability and the speed at which it opens the door, even an ordinary swordsman probably wouldn't be able to react in time."

That falling speed was just a normal falling speed; someone with the skills would naturally be able to react.

But what if it's during a rest period? Or during the height of a battle?

"Therefore, we need to take the initiative."

"Take the initiative?" Yu Zi raised an eyebrow. "You mean use me as bait?"

After all, they didn't even know how to enter the Infinite City, so they could only use her as bait.

Shouldn't Nezuko have originally taken on this task?

Nezuko hadn't even overcome the sunlight yet, but she was already at work.

"Miss Yuko is truly intelligent."

Yu Zi was speechless at his straightforward praise.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki's smile hadn't faded: "Muzan certainly won't miss such a good opportunity. He must be frantically searching for the Demon Slayer Corps' location right now."

"It's only a matter of time before the base is discovered; the question is, when will they discover it?"

"It would be better for us to take control of this time."

"For example, luring him to the Demon Slayer Corps' base?"

“That’s right.” Kagaya Ubuyashiki coughed a few times. “However, before that.”

"Since Muzan is making a big move now, let's wait two more days until we confirm the authenticity of the information. Then we'll have time to organize a training camp for the Demon Slayer Corps."

"Training camp?" Yu Zi understood immediately. "Not a bad idea."

With fewer ghosts, the other pillars will have more time.

Ultimately, the term "stepson" did not originate solely for the purpose of instructing apprentices.

Rather, it's because Zhu's time is very limited, and he can't teach others one-on-one. He can only choose one or a few talented young people to teach.

If you haven't watched Shinobu Kocho, you might not see her even once a month.

Busy, very busy.

They're either killing ghosts or on their way to kill ghosts.

If she were Muzan, she'd be annoyed too.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki said weakly, "Now is the time when Muzan is at his weakest. If we miss this opportunity, it will be hard to find a second one."

Only three of the Twelve Demon Moons remain, but unfortunately, she couldn't keep Kokushibo with her.

Even Muzan would find it difficult to find a suitable candidate in such a short time.

Even being a ghost requires talent.