Demon Slayer: I am a Demon.

At that moment, the child was giggling in his arms, clearly enjoying the cheerful young man's company.

It was none other than Rengoku Kyojuro, the newly promoted 'Flame Pillar' of the Demon Slayer Corps.

"I have met Mr. Anjuro."

Kanroji Mitsuri was about to bow when Rengoku Kyojuro stopped her, saying, "You look like you've suffered a serious injury. You need to get some treatment."

"Actually, it's not that serious..."

Kanroji Mitsuri answered softly, feeling that she could still persevere.

"Go get some treatment. We haven't been able to track down that firearm-wielding demon lately. It'll be the same if you come back after you're healed."

As he spoke, Kyojuro Rengoku smiled and said, "Miss Shinobu's medical skills are very advanced. Haven't you mentioned several times that you wanted to meet her? Perfect, you can also meet your friend..."

"I……"

Before Kanroji Mitsuri could say anything to refuse, Rengoku Kyojuro had already ordered two 'hermits' to bring over a stretcher.

Finally, under the persistent gaze of Rengoku Kyojuro, Kanroji Mitsuri could only lie on a stretcher and be carried away by the 'Hermit'.

…………

Lying on the stretcher, the wound on her side throbbed with unbearable pain, but Kanroji Mitsuri just pursed her lips and silently endured it.

"I'm so sorry, Lady Mitsuri, I can't keep such a steady pace."

One of the hermits sensed that Kanroji Mitsuri seemed to be in pain and said with self-reproach while carrying the stretcher.

"It's nothing, it's me, thank you for your help."

"Lady Mitsuri, please don't say that. Helping you is no trouble at all for us; on the contrary, it's our honor. If I had the talent of a swordsman, I would really like to walk the path of hunting demons like you, Lady Mitsuri. But I don't have the talent of a swordsman. Now, it's really good that I can do something for you..."

Listening to the 'Hermit's' heartfelt words of respect, Kanroji Mitsuri felt her heart pounding even faster. Unlike other swordsmen who joined the Demon Slayer Corps with the idea of ​​eliminating demons and protecting humanity, she joined the Demon Slayer Corps simply to find a husband she could rely on for the rest of her life.

Whenever someone thanks or praises her, Mitsuri Kanroji feels ashamed of her frivolous reasons for joining the Demon Slayer Corps.

However, she really enjoyed being in the Demon Slayer Corps, and felt that she could find a husband she liked here, someone who also liked her. She believed he would be very strong, allowing her to snuggle up to him like a little girl.

Thinking about all this, Kanroji Mitsuri felt her heart beating faster again.

I really hope to find someone I like, someone who won't dislike me or find fault with my huge appetite.

"Lady Mitsuri, the carriage will be nearby soon. Once we get there, you'll feel much more relaxed and can be taken directly to the Butterfly Mansion for treatment."

A hermit whispered.

"Ah."

Kanroji Mitsuri nodded, but couldn't help thinking about the girl she first met at the Butterfly Mansion, who was also the first female friend she made in the Demon Slayer Corps.

A very beautiful woman

Her skin was as white as snow, her purple pupils were crystal clear, her figure was exceptionally slender, she was strong and intelligent, cute yet serious.

That was the first impression Shinobu Kocho left on her.

Thinking about seeing Shinobu again, Kanroji Mitsuri felt that her wounds didn't hurt so much anymore. It would be so nice to be able to get along with Shinobu and chat with her often.

Recently, she inquired a little about 'Shinobu'. When she learned about some of Shinobu's sad past, Kanroji Mitsuri felt her mind go blank and she couldn't even think straight.

Kanroji Mitsuri simply couldn't imagine that Shinobu, who was so cute and beautiful, could have such a tragic past, witnessing her parents being killed by demons right before her eyes.

Just thinking about it makes me feel incredibly sad, and I really want to share her burden.

…………

"Really, I'm really looking forward to meeting Miss 'Shinobu'."

Kanroji Mitsuri was led to the carriage and lay down. As the carriage started moving, she imagined what it would be like to see 'Shinobu'. She thought that Shinobu must be busy treating the injured.

When it's her turn, she can tell her that she personally beheaded a demon this time. She'll be very happy to hear that.

She remembered that what 'Shinobu' loved most was hearing about how many demons' heads had been severed. Every time such news came, 'Shinobu,' who always had a tense face, would rarely show a smile.

That smile was truly captivating.

Mitsuri narrowed her eyes as she recalled the image of 'Ren' in her mind.

The carriage started moving, leaving the trees on both sides far behind. A gentle breeze blew, and the leaves rustled softly.

Chapter 164 Ren will never forget the nickname someone gave her; she'll remember it for a lifetime!

Kanroji Mitsuri looked forward to meeting Kocho Shinobu at the Butterfly Mansion, unaware that Kocho Shinobu had already arrived at Mount Sagiri and begun treating Shinazugawa Genya.

Genya Shinazugawa had many wounds on his body. When Shinobu Kocho lifted his clothes, she was somewhat shocked, then fell silent, and then began to treat him methodically.

Shinobu Kocho's medical skills were excellent, even better than rumored. Almost immediately after her treatment, the boy's complexion improved at a visible speed.

"Your physical abilities are really poor; you're destined to never embark on the path of a demon hunter."

Almost as soon as the diagnosis was finished and she was packing her medical kit, Shinobu Kocho said to Genya Shinazugawa, who was lying on the bed, "Don't try to hunt demons anymore. Your brother doesn't want you to go down this path either."

When Shinobu Kocho said these words, she was completely stunned.

These heartless words, which she once found utterly detestable, were also spoken to her by Mr. Himejima Gyomei, after she had repeatedly requested to join the Demon Slayer Corps but was still refused.

Unexpectedly, similar words also came from her mouth.

"impossible."

Almost as soon as Shinobu Kocho finished speaking, Genya Shinazugawa gritted his teeth: "No matter what, I will make my brother look at me with new eyes. No matter what, I will fight alongside my brother..."

Shinobu Kocho didn't say anything more, but just gave Genya Shinazugawa a deep look before carrying her medical kit and leaving, leaving the boy gritting his teeth on the bed.

Even after stepping outside, one could still faintly hear the boy's curses and defiant voice.

At this moment, Shinobu Kocho couldn't help but think of how she felt when she was rejected by Gyomei Himejima. Back then, she was just as angry as this boy.

Back then, Kyōmei Himejima probably felt the same way I do now.

A well-intentioned reminder only breeds resentment.

No wonder Mr. Gyomei Himejima dislikes children the most.

Even though back then I only felt anger after being rejected, and even now I still harbor deep resentment towards it.

However, at this moment, I felt inexplicably relieved.

Actually, there was nothing wrong with what Gyomei Himejima said.

At that time, it was truly almost impossible for me to embark on the path of demon hunting.

She spread out her hands.

A pair of very pretty little hands, but calluses have formed between the knuckles.

Although I have trained hard enough, harder than anyone else, I am still weak. Even now, it is still very difficult for me to sever the neck of a demon using my own strength.

If she hadn't recently extracted a toxin from wisteria flowers that could kill evil spirits, allowing her to find another way to slay them, even dealing with ordinary evil spirits would still be very difficult.

"Perhaps, just like Shinazugawa Sanemi hoped for her younger brother, she didn't want her to embark on the path of demon slayers. But I can no longer live like an ordinary person as my sister hoped. Everything that happened can no longer be treated as if it never happened. Those tragedies and those pains are already deeply imprinted in my heart."

"As long as she thinks that ghosts still exist in this world, as long as her heartbeat hasn't stopped, she will always think about hunting down all the ghosts."

With these thoughts in mind, Shinobu Kocho left the room, where a demon had been waiting for a while.

Upon seeing Shinobu Kocho emerge, Su Mu smiled and said, "Miss Shinobu must be tired from your journey. Lady Aoi has prepared a lot of delicious food. Let's have some together."

Shinobu Kocho raised her head and looked at the tall man standing in front of her. She hadn't forgotten how this man had talked about her behind her back, calling her a so-called 'Hobbit'.

It's really... infuriating.

"Miss Shinobu, are you still holding a grudge about what happened before?"

Su Mu spoke again: "If you still hold a grudge, I can apologize to Miss Ren again."

Shinobu's well-developed chest heaved involuntarily. Then, she pursed her lips and gritted her teeth: "I'm not that petty."

"That's good."

Su Mu gave a word and then led the way.

Shinobu Kocho followed behind with a medical kit slung over her waist, but she felt inexplicably angry as she followed the other person's tall figure.

The words the other person once said, "So it was Shinobu Kocho from The Hobbit," kept echoing in my ears.

These words kept echoing in her ears, making Butterfly restless and agitated.

The girl stared at the man's back, silently thinking that he should never get hurt again. If he did, she would disinfect it with saline solution several times. She was sure that the pain would make him remember the price of offending Miss Ren.

As for other proactive forms of revenge, Shinobu Kocho hadn't considered them; perhaps she would even inject the other person with a few more needles during treatment.

Soon, Su Mu led Kocho Shinobu into the room.

The room, which was only recently built, was very clean.

In the very center of the main room stood a table, on which food was already laid out, its aroma filling the room.

There were quite a few people waiting inside, including adults and children; it looked like a very warm and loving family.

"Let me introduce you all. This is Shinobu Kocho, a very skilled doctor."

After Su Mu entered, he first introduced Shinobu Kocho to everyone, and then introduced her to the people in the room: Aoi Kamado, Tanjiro, Nezuko, etc.

After the introduction, he led Shinobu Kocho to sit down next to him.

Shinobu Kocho knelt, looking at the large table of food. Although it wasn't a feast of meat and fish, the dishes were quite varied, including cold wild vegetables, miso soup, and grilled fish...

They were all very ordinary home-style dishes.

"I don't know if it suits Shinobu's taste, please forgive me."

Kamado Kuizhi knelt to one side, looking somewhat apologetic.

"It's already very good, such a big table of food."

Shinobu lowered her head and whispered, "It is Shinobu who should thank everyone for their hospitality."

"Miss Ren, please eat more. This is my way of apologizing for my previous rudeness."

Su Mu chimed in from the side.

Butterfly couldn't help but raise her eyes and say something to Su Mu. This man had apologized several times along the way, as if she were some petty woman.

"I'm not that petty."