Crossover Anime: Starting with Bankai from Demon Slayer

Over the next few days, Asuka quietly received treatment under the arrangement of the Hidden Force members and underwent a series of rehabilitation exercises that he felt were unnecessary.

Asano Mori's condition is much better than expected; he has regained consciousness.

However, the ghostly figure's claw injured his internal organs, and he may develop some hidden respiratory problems in the future.

In this respect, Shinobu Kocho greatly admired Asuka.

According to what she knew, this boy, who was two years younger than her, had suffered penetrating injuries to his organs before, but each time he recovered as if nothing had happened.

"Maybe, like Mitsuri, he is a child with a special constitution," she thought.

In addition, she also noticed during the treatment that Asuka maintained full concentration in his breathing even when he was sleeping, which greatly helped his physical recovery.

It must be said that Mr. Arashizaki truly deserves to be called the strictest trainer. His teaching is very solid, and he has unconsciously mastered the [Complete Collection - Normal Level].

Orders from the Demon Slayer Corps arrived quickly.

The raven brought the lord's approval and reward:

As a Class G member, Asuka's ability to single-handedly fight and force the Lower Moon Two to retreat is almost an unbelievable achievement.

Even Sanemi Shinazugawa, who was reporting his mission to his lord at the Ubuyashiki Otaku at the time, found the news somewhat unbelievable.

It's important to know that in the Demon Slayer Corps, killing fifty demons or defeating one of the Twelve Demon Moons qualifies one to become a Pillar-level swordsman.

Although Asuka didn't kill the Lower Moon demon this time, he has proven that he possesses abilities far exceeding those of ordinary team members.

Therefore, the lord raised Asuka's rank to [Geng], which means that if Asuka encounters Oni Slayer members below Geng rank in the wild, he can have them cooperate with his actions to temporarily form an Oni Slayer squad.

In addition, the lord heard that Asuka's clothes were tattered during the battle with the Lower Moon, so he specially ordered a brand new Demon Slayer Corps uniform.

Compared to the previous standard uniform, this set included an extra gray-white haori.

He had already heard from Steel Tomb that Asuka's sword was an extremely special colorless sword, so he also prepared a colorless haori for Asuka, hoping that he could find his own color.

As for other monetary rewards, Asuka didn't care and entrusted them all to the members of the Hidden Division to pass on to the Hayama Training Center.

"Seventy-eight Flying Birds, you did a great job. Rest and recover, and await further orders!"

Having explained everything, the aloof raven flew away without saying another word to the bird.

"It seems Mr. Asuka is disliked by his own jakuza."

After listening to the instructions, Shinobu Kocho smiled and looked at Asuka's equally cold profile: "You should get along well with the Kasugai Crows, they are important guides and partners in battle."

"...I wasn't disliked." Asuka genuinely felt that way, and to some extent, he was quite satisfied with his attitude towards Kasugai.

No need for unnecessary words, just deliver the instructions and leave, isn't that better?

"Haha, is that so?" She laughed lightly, her voice full of doubt.

Meanwhile, south of Sendai, in the Fukushima region, it was midnight.

After several days of desperate escape, Rokuro finally shook off the aura of death behind him and fled to a small town in the countryside surrounding Fukushima.

After he escaped from the shrine, the shadow puppet left behind immediately sensed the aura of a pillar-level swordsman, which made him somewhat glad that he hadn't stayed behind to get entangled with that brat.

If we delay any longer, we might really not be able to leave.

"That damn mad dog! I'll never do it again..."

After thinking for a moment, Rokuro didn't say anything harsh. He just angrily pounded the tatami mat and stuffed another mouthful of the owner's flesh into his mouth.

"Hehe, isn't this Rokuro-senpai? What are you doing having a picnic alone here?"

The lulu's body stiffened abruptly, its chewing motion halting as it looked warily toward the source of the sound.

Under the moonlight, a petite figure leaned against the doorframe of the thatched hut, smiling at the well pulley.

She had a beautiful, youthful appearance with very smooth, short white hair. If it weren't for the blood-red whites of her eyes and pale purple pupils... as well as the striking sharp angles on her forehead, one would really think she was a young girl.

She rolled her eyes, revealing the numbers inside.

[Part 4]

Lulu breathed a sigh of relief and continued to swallow his food:

"It's you, Lingyuzi... It's nothing, just trying something different every now and then."

"Is that so?" Lingzi tilted her head, her small nose twitching slightly, as if she could smell the guilt and pretense in Rokuro's words. She laughed like a little girl: "Senpai, you don't look like you're enjoying wild game. You seem a bit disheveled..."

She lightly hopped forward, getting closer to Rokuro's body, her large eyes openly scrutinizing Rokuro's tattered, dark-patterned kimono.

"I heard you've been cooperating with humans to eat steadily, how did you get injured? Did those humans betray you?"

Tsk... That's why I said, kids are the worst...

Lingyu's bouncy and jumping annoyed Lulu, but there was nothing he could do about it.

Ghosts cannot kill each other; it's pointless to do it yourself.

Add to that Lingyu, who's a bit of a ditz; perhaps what she sees as pure curiosity and concern is just that...

The lulu reluctantly put down the piece of meat and looked at Lingyuzi with a serious expression:

"Hmph...you guessed right. I am indeed in a bit of a mess, but not because of my partner's betrayal!"

He pointed to Sendai to the north and said seriously, "I was careless... I didn't expect there to be a pillar hidden there! If I hadn't been strong enough to fight that person a few rounds and then escape, I probably would have had to give up my spot!"

As an adult skilled at bluffing, Rokuro naturally wouldn't tell Reiyoko that he was being chased and beaten by a little brat, so he exaggerated his experience.

However, to Ling Yuzi, this was nothing short of a bolt from the blue.

"Pillar! It really is a Pillar!" Zero exclaimed, covering her mouth with both hands, her big eyes instantly filled with real fear.

Just hearing that word made her body involuntarily flinch.

"No wonder, no wonder! You're really amazing, senior! You were actually able to fight a Pillar!"

Reiji looked at Rokuro with a mixture of admiration and understanding, even a hint of closeness: "I understand, I understand! Of course you have to run when you encounter a Pillar! Run as far away as possible! Survival is the most important thing... After all, those guys are all too terrifying!"

As he spoke, Ling Yuzi nodded repeatedly, as if he had found a kindred spirit.

Two cowards unexpectedly grew closer through a chaotic escape.

Rokuro sighed. He had kept Asuka's situation a secret because he was afraid of losing face in front of his juniors. Luckily, the kid was easy to fool...

He looked Ling Yuzi up and down, then asked curiously, "And you, what are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be in Hokkaido?"

Lingyuko pulled her crimson kimono, covered in black fur, tighter around herself, regaining her slightly innocent and cheerful demeanor, seemingly having already forgotten her earlier fear:

"I'm planning to head south! I heard from merchants that Osaka is in a lot of chaos lately! Lots of refugees and troublemakers, it seems like there will be plenty of opportunities for a good meal!"

She licked her lips and looked at Rokuro. "Senpai, would you like to come with me? It must be so lively over there!"

"I won't go."

Lulu refused almost without thinking.

Not to mention that he is in a very bad state right now and has no desire to get involved in those chaotic whirlpools.

Besides, he's already being targeted by that annoying brat, and who knows what other methods he might use to track him? It's best to stay out of the way for a while...

Seeing Lingyu's somewhat disappointed face, out of a subtle, brotherly bond, Rokuro decided to give this coward a heads-up, as a small act of help:

"Lingyuko, since you're heading south, after passing through Fukushima and continuing south, you might pass a mountain called [Nadagumo-yama].

"Mount Natagumo? Is there anything particularly delicious there?"

"Delicious? No, you'd better stay away from there!"

The windlass let out a cold, ambiguous snort, its tone becoming more serious:

"That's the territory of Lower Moon Five, Rui. That kid... is a bit strange."

"Whether human or ghost, he won't get along anywhere. Besides, that lord is very fond of him... Believe me, if you provoke him, you won't fare much better than if you provoked the Pillar."

"tired..."

Lingyu kept repeating the name, though she knew little about this mysterious Lower Moon who didn't interact with others.

But since Senior Rokuro kindly reminded us, perhaps we should be more careful to avoid getting caught in it...

"I understand, thank you for reminding me! I will avoid Natagumo Mountain, I will go far away from it!" She patted her forehead, as if she wanted to knock this troublesome place name out of her mind.

"Going to Osaka is better, so free and easy, I can eat whatever I want! Since you need to recuperate, then... Reiko will continue on her way! Wishing you a speedy recovery!"

She waved to the well and disappeared into the moonlight, as if the conversation had been as casual as if it were just about where to go for a trip.

But after she ran far away and walked alone under the moonlight, her mischievous eyes started to dart around again:

"What?! There must be something good there! This old man is definitely trying to sneak a bite behind my back!"

"La la la, I have to go check this out~ So what if it's Xia Si's territory? I'm Xia Si, you know!"