Demon Slayer: I am a Demon.

Urokodaki Sakonji spoke earnestly.

"Urouge-senpai, what's the point of talking about something that's impossible?"

Sanemi Shinazugawa chuckled coldly, then lightly pressed his hand on the hilt of his sword: "Whenever I encounter a demon, I will use this sword to sever its head."

As he spoke, Shinazugawa Sanemi looked up at Urokodaki Sakonji, his tone cold:

"No ghost is an exception."

Chapter 192 Shed Tears for Me?

Kanao is different from other girls.

Unlike other children who grew up healthily in families where their parents cared for them, Kanao never enjoyed any love from her parents or mother from a young age, and all she suffered was beatings from them.

In Kanao's world, the concepts of mother and father are very, very distant. In fact, they are considered unpleasant terms.

Because of her childhood experiences, she closed herself off from the world of emotions at a very young age, until her uncle pushed open that door to emotions.

This was the first time Kanao experienced the warmth of the world.

Under her uncle's care, Kanao gradually developed her own emotions and slowly learned to express herself, something she had never done before, like a puppet on a string.

Gradually, I developed my own inner world.

However, the words "father" and "mother" are still difficult for Kanao to understand, and she still doesn't understand why Nezuko cried because her father was about to die.

Perhaps, having never possessed it, one never cares about it, nor does one think one would care.

He also felt it was only natural that his uncle killed his father.

Even now, I don't think my uncle did anything wrong, and I will never think that what my uncle did was wrong.

However... during those peaceful years at Mount Sagiri, I saw Nezuko, Tanjiro, and the children being gently cared for by Kamado Hime.

Seeing Kamado Aoi's tenderness towards her child, Kanao seemed to gradually understand what a true mother is.

Although I envy Nezuko for having a loving mother, it's just envy.

Until one day, after returning from a tiring training session, Kamado Aoi gently checked on his body. Whenever he was hungry, Kamado Aoi would always cook him a special meal, and if his clothes were torn, she would mend them for him...

In a daze, and only after a moment of realization, Kanao discovered that this gentle woman seemed to have quietly shared the love that belonged to her own child with her.

Suddenly, she seemed to realize what that feeling was unattainable for her.

Only then did I understand

What does it feel like for a child to be cared for by their mother?

I think I understand now why Nezuko was in pain because her father was about to die. I also understand why Nezuko was shocked and confused when she heard me say, "Wouldn't it be better if Dad and Mom died?" She couldn't understand why she was even happy about it.

If one's father and mother are like other family members, then one should indeed be like Nezuko.

but

Ultimately different

…………

Shinobu Kocho left a few days ago, and the place that used to be her resting place at night now belongs to Kanao.

in fact

Kanao doesn't want to be separated from her uncle.

Previously, she had always lived with her uncle at night, and it had always been like this. Only when she was with her uncle did she feel safe.

But her uncle told her not to stay together at night and not to share a room anymore.

Her uncle told her that things were different now; she had grown up and could no longer be treated like a child.

Chanel didn't quite understand.

But Kanao never disobeys her uncle's words.

However, in the room without her uncle, lying in bed, Kanao tossed and turned, unable to fall asleep.

Kanao felt very uncomfortable without her uncle by her side.

"It's late, Kanao, it's time to rest."

Kamikaze, lying beside her, looked at Kanao, who was still tossing and turning, and whispered.

“I can’t sleep without my uncle by my side.”

Kanao's voice sounded muffled, which was quite unusual.

She likes to hug her uncle's waist every time she goes to sleep, and she likes to bury her head in her uncle's arms when she sleeps... She likes to smell her uncle's scent in her nose, and she likes to see her uncle as soon as she wakes up. She will happily call out "Good morning" to her uncle.

During breaks, she would say "Good evening" to her uncle.

Therefore, in this room without her uncle, in a place where she couldn't smell his scent, Kanao felt very uneasy.

"Then... I'll tell you a story."

Kamado Aoi reached out and patted Kanao's back: "What kind of story would you like to hear, Kanao?"

"I do not know."

"Let me tell you a very interesting story from our place..."

Kamado Aoi gently embraced Kanao and told her a story she had made up.

However, it was clear that the story woven by Kamado Aoi, who rarely went out and had limited experience, was very naive. But for Kanao, it was a novel experience, especially being held gently in a woman's arms and feeling the warmth of her embrace. She suddenly realized that this was what it felt like to be held by her mother.

She still missed the feeling of being held in her uncle's arms and still couldn't get used to it, but the woman's gentle embrace slightly eased her anxiety and discomfort at being alone without her uncle for the first time.

Her uncle told her to get used to the feeling of not having him to rest with her at night.

I'm finding it very difficult to adapt, but I have to try my best.

She had to do her best to do what her uncle asked her to do.

Kamado Aoi quickly finished telling a short story, and seeing that Kanao, who was nestled in her arms, still had her eyes wide open, she couldn't help but smile wryly: "It seems that Kanao still can't fall asleep."

"Yeah, it's hard to fall asleep without my uncle around."

Kanao was a little discouraged: "But my uncle told me to get used to resting at night without him by my side."

"Then...can you tell me your story? About you before you met your uncle, how you met your uncle, and...the story after that."

Kanao hesitated for a moment before whispering, "Without Uncle's permission, Kanao doesn't want to talk about Uncle."

Staying with her uncle, Kanao knows that things about him are very private, and that her uncle probably doesn't want others to know. Although Kanao feels that even if she tells him, her uncle won't blame her, Kanao would never do anything that her uncle wouldn't like.

Kamado Aoi was actually very interested in and curious about her teacher's affairs, and was somewhat disappointed when she heard that Kanao was unwilling to talk about it.

“Then tell me some stories about Kanao.”

"My story?"

Kanao murmured to herself. This time, she didn't refuse. The gentle woman in front of her made her reluctant to refuse her request.

His thoughts drifted back to the past, and he recounted everything that had happened in his childhood to Kamado Aoi.

After she finished speaking, Kanao suddenly felt water droplets falling on her cheek. Kanao looked up in confusion. The gentle woman's face was misty, and her eyes were full of tears.

It seems... she's crying for herself.

"Will you shed tears for yourself?"

Kanao raised her head and stared blankly at the gentle woman.

At that moment, Kamado Aoi hugged Kanao tightly, her heart overflowing with affection for her: "From now on, I will treat Kanao the same way I treat Nezuko."

At this moment, Kanao felt as if she and Nezuko had become the child of the gentle woman before her, enjoying her tender care.

Chapter 193 Discovered the Ghost's Identity

Sakonji Urokodaki did not die in the battle against Upper Moon Three Akaza, but his life was not long either.

Unlike Tanjuro Kamado, who could live for another year or two after activating his Demon Slayer Mark, he did not.

The already elderly Urokodaki Sakonji's health deteriorated rapidly.

Finally, he was sent by the 'Hermit' to Mount Sagiri to spend his last days.

However, before sending him to Mount Sagiri, Urokodaki Sakonji, Uzui Tengen, Himejima Gyomei, and Shinazugawa Saneya discussed it all night.

The discussions mostly revolved around the Crimson Blade, the markings, and the transparent world.

Everyone present was a 'Pillar', and all of them were extremely strong. In fact, when they received the news about 'Crimson Blade, Mark, and Transparent World', they were already almost able to unleash the 'Crimson Blade'. However, apart from the exceptionally talented Gyomei Himejima, who could make the Crimson Blade a constant feature, the others could not maintain that grip strength at all times.

Therefore, for the other 'Pillars' to make the 'Crimson Blade' a regular feature in battle, they must also activate their 'Scarlet Mark'.

However, activating the 'spots' will quickly drain your life force and lead to death, which is very frightening.

From the moment they embark on the path of demon hunters, they are not afraid of death, but facing life and death is ultimately not as easy as they imagined.

Therefore, when they saw the 'spot' that had appeared on Urokodaki Sakonji's forehead, the other 'Pillars' were filled with awe.

Urokodaki Sakonji recounted his experience of activating his 'spot' to several 'pillars'.

To become a 'pillar', one must have already reached a certain level. After understanding the principle of 'spots', one has a general idea of ​​how to unlock 'spots'. Furthermore, after Urokodaki Sakonji's personal explanation, one gains a clearer understanding of the so-called 'spots'.

Moreover, as they sensed the 'spots' on Urokodaki Sakonji's body, everyone vaguely felt a resonance, almost as if they could activate the 'spots' at any moment.

Indeed, as mentioned before, when a swordsman with markings appears, more swordsmen with markings will appear around him as if in resonance.

However, activating the 'spots' is not necessary at present. What is more important is how to avoid the problem of losing life quickly after activating the 'spots'.

After discussing it all night, we did come up with some ideas and approaches to avoid premature failure.

As everyone guessed, the reason why activating the 'stripes' leads to premature loss of vitality is that once the 'stripes' are activated, the body will be in a state of 'high temperature' continuously, and even without fighting, the heart will beat much faster than usual.

Clearly, this high-speed, frequent movement is the root cause of life loss. After all, the body's internal organs are not as strong as imagined; they are quite fragile.

…………

Besides the 'spots', Sakonji Urokodaki also discussed the so-called 'transparent world' with several 'pillars'.

Urokodaki already had some understanding of the 'Transparent World', and through discussions and explorations with the other 'Pillars', Urokodaki Sakonji gained an even deeper understanding of the 'Transparent World'.

After one night, the Pillars went their separate ways to continue their demon-hunting journey. When Urokodaki was sent to Mount Sagiri, the last trace of 'transparency' suddenly became clear in an instant, and he naturally stepped into a very clear world.