People in Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began with Demon Slayer

After stealing the wooden box next to Tanjiro, Shinazugawa Sanemi went to a shady spot in the courtyard and declared, "I'll prove it! My blood is the rarest of rare blood; no demon can resist such temptation!"

As Shinazugawa Sanemi cut open his own arm, blood dripped continuously onto the wooden box.

Seeing that Nezuko wouldn't come out, Shinazugawa Sanemi drew his Nichirin Blade and tried to stab it into the wooden box.

"Nezuko!" Tanjiro tried to struggle to his feet to stop Shinazugawa Sanemi, but was held in place by Obanai Iguro.

Kanae and Shinobu Kocho simultaneously drew their Nichirin Blades from their waists and aimed them at Sanemi Shinazugawa. If Sanemi Shinazugawa wanted to harm Nezuko, they would not hesitate to swing their blades.

"Sanemi," Kagaya Ubuyashiki scolded reproachfully.

"Tch!" Sanemi Shinazugawa had no choice but to abandon his idea of ​​harming Nezuko and instead pried open the door on the wooden box.

Nezuko emerged from the wooden box, the smell of rare blood making her mouth water.

"Come on, you must really want to eat this, right?! Don't hold back!" Sanemi Shinazugawa tempted Nezuko.

Nezuko, though practically drooling, overcame her desire, closed her eyes, and turned her head away.

Kanae and Shinobu breathed a sigh of relief. If Nezuko had chosen her instincts, not only would it have been difficult to save her, but even taking her away would have been a challenge.

Looking at Nezuko, the Butterfly sisters' eyes sparkled: "As expected, Master's choice is truly unique!"

“This will prove that Nezuko won’t attack others, right?” Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at Tanjiro with lifeless eyes: “Tanjiro, even so, there are still people who can’t tolerate Nezuko. You have to prove that from now on, Tanjiro and Nezuko can fight as a Demon Slayer Corps.”

Tanjiro declared firmly, "I... and Nezuko will definitely defeat Muzan! We will definitely sever the chain of sorrow with our swords!"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki said hopefully, "I believe in you, Tanjiro. The situation that hasn't changed in a hundred years has begun to shift. Upper Moon Five, Lower Moon Five, and Lower Moon Six are all dead. This is a sign that fate is about to undergo a major change! This ripple will surely continue to expand!"

Chapter 66 Research Progress

Compared to the peaceful meeting of the Demon Slayer Corps Pillars, the meeting in the Infinity Castle seemed rather tense.

The remaining members of the Twelve Demon Moons knelt tremblingly before Muzan, without uttering a word.

Kibu Muzan grabbed the nearest Lower Moon Four by the neck, dragged him in front of him, and asked coldly, "Tell me, why did three of you die in such a short time?"

"Muzan... Lord, I... didn't know." Lower Moon Four answered, his breathing rapid and filled with fear.

A sickening tearing sound rang out as Lower Moon Four's head was ripped off by Kibuy Muzan.

Kibuy Muzan tossed his head aside like trash.

"Who among you can tell me why?!" Muzan Kibutsuji's furious voice echoed throughout the Infinity Castle. "Since I sent you to attack the Demon Slayer Corps, not a single Pillar has died. You have disappointed me time and time again. Now I'm starting to wonder, what was the point of creating you in the first place?!"

Accompanied by Muzan Kibutsuji's furious voice, a powerful shockwave swept across the entire Infinity Castle. All the Upper Moon demons coughed up blood, while the Lower Moon demons were severely injured and collapsed to the ground.

After the punishment, Muzan Kibutsuji, now calm, recalled the images of two boys, Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado, that appeared in his mind when Rui, the Lower Moon Five, died.

Kibuy Muzan once tried to manipulate Nezuko but received no response. Moreover, the Hanafuda earrings that Tanjiro and Nezuko wore made Kibuy Muzan very concerned.

"Tsukumogami! Choose one person and bring back to me the two demons from the Demon Slayer Corps who wear sun-shaped earrings like Hanafuda cards!"

The images of Tanjiro and Nezuko appeared in the mind of the tsukumogami.

The tsukumogami knelt on one knee: "As you wish! Lord Muzan!"

"From this moment forward, Nakime will become the new Upper Moon Five, tasked with finding the locations of the Demon Slayer Corps members' residences!"

Nakime gently stroked the biwa in her hands and replied, "Yes! Lord Muzan!"

After giving all the demons a cold look, Kibuyaku Muzan disappeared into the Infinity Castle.

Apart from the Tsukumogami, the other Upper Moon demons have also left the Infinity Castle.

The tsukumogami looked at the three heavily injured Lower Moon demons and shook its head in disgust. The fact that Gyokko was killed by Yosuke had made all twelve demon moons feel uneasy.

The same goes for tsukumogami. If they encounter Yosuke, they may not be able to survive. They originally wanted to find an Upper Moon to cooperate with on a mission, but they all left.

Although they are all under Muzan Kibutsuji's command, each of the demons has different ideas. For example, the tsukumogami himself looks down on Doma and would rather kill him than cooperate with him.

The tsukumogami squatted down in front of Enmu, the Lower Moon One, and casually said, "You will do."

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At this moment, Yosuke was in Tamayo's secret residence, killing Gyokko. After obtaining Gyokko's blood, Yosuke went directly to Tamayo's residence and handed it over to her.

On the hospital bed, a ghost was seen looking around in confusion, while Tamayo held a cup of human blood and asked, "Want some?"

The demon nodded, though he desperately craved the human blood in Tamayo's hands, he made no move to snatch it.

Tamayo handed the human blood to the demon, who drank it all in one gulp.

Tamayo then asked, "Would you like some more?"

The ghost shook its head, indicating that it was already full.

"Repeat a name after me: Kibu Muzan. If you sense anything is wrong, stop immediately."

The demon followed Tamayo's chant: "Demon Dance... Muzan."

Tamayo breathed a sigh of relief, took off her medical gown, and came to Yosuke's side.

"Success! Nezuko's blood is very special. During the research, the composition of her blood changed many times. The medicine made with Nezuko's blood allowed the demons to break free from Muzan's control and survive with only a small amount of blood."

"Thanks to you and Tanjiro for bringing the blood of the Twelve Demon Moons, the research on drugs to turn demons into humans has gotten back on track. Although it hasn't succeeded yet, the progress has accelerated significantly, and I believe success is not far off."

"Well done, Tamayo, thank you for your hard work," Yosuke praised.

Tamayo shook her head and said, "Compared to you, my hard work is nothing. I am currently researching a poison that can directly affect Kibuy Muzan, but the production of poison is not my forte, and the research progress has been stagnant."

Yang Jie smiled and said, "As for the demon's poison, I have someone in mind. They are my disciples and should be able to help you. Would you like to come with me?"

Yushiro shook his head frantically, his heart screaming, "Don't agree! Lady Tamayo, please don't agree!"

Tamayo readily agreed, "Sure, I'd also like to meet your disciple, Yosuke."

Yushiro's face darkened, and he lowered his head like a defeated dog.

In the Butterfly House.

Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke have recovered most of their health thanks to Kanae's careful treatment.

Meanwhile, Tanjiro and his two companions, under the arrangement of Shinobu Kocho, began functional recovery training, practicing the Breathing Technique: Concentration Mode.

One night, Tanjiro was practicing his Complete Works of Tanjiro on the rooftop. Just as he was concentrating on his training, a gentle voice rang in his ear.

Kanae Kocho was already sitting next to Tanjiro: "You're really working hard. Aren't you lonely training alone? Your two companions are already resting."

Tanjiro said energetically, "No, once I can do it, I'll tell them how!"

Kanae Kocho exclaimed, "Your heart is truly pure."

Tanjiro looked at Kanae's profile and asked, "Um... I'd like to ask, what kind of person is Yosuke-san?"

Kanae Kocho recalled, "You are very much like my master. You are also very gentle at heart. No matter what obstacles you encounter, you will move forward without hesitation for the sake of a goal."

Recalling her first meeting with Yosuke, she thought, "Even though it was our first meeting, he trusted me completely and even gave Nezuko his cherished earrings. Is that so... Ms. Kanae, you brought us to the Butterfly Mansion to teach us because of Mr. Yosuke, right?"

"That's part of the reason, but you were all seriously injured after all." Kanae looked at the moon in the sky and murmured, "Moreover, I see in you that dreams are gradually coming true."

"A dream?!" Tanjiro asked curiously.

Kanae Kocho smiled and said, "Yes, Tanjiro, you've already achieved your dream of getting along well with demons. So please keep up the good work and make sure you protect Nezuko."

Tanjiro said firmly, "I definitely will!"

"Tanjiro, your Total Concentration Breathing has stopped." A voice came from afar, and Kanae Kocho suddenly stood up from the roof.

Yosuke's figure approached from afar and landed on the roof.

Chapter 67 Reunion

Kanae Kocho rubbed her eyes in disbelief, only to find that the person standing in front of her was indeed Yosuke, whom she had been longing for day and night. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she hugged Yosuke tightly, saying, "Master... I missed you so much."

Yosuke gently patted Kanae's back: "Alright, don't cry. I'm thinking of you all all the time too."

Tanjiro was stunned. Kanae, the resolute, gentle, strong, and protective butterfly who had stood guard over Natagumo Mountain and the Pillar Meeting, was now crying like a child in Yosuke's arms.

This scene also reminded Tanjiro of his once happy and fulfilling family life, where he could once snuggle in his parents' arms like a child, but now...

Tanjiro couldn't help but feel a lump in his throat.

"I'll go get Shinobu and Kanao right away!" Kanae Kocho wiped away her tears and hurriedly ran to find Shinobu and Kanao.

Yosuke shook his head helplessly: "I didn't expect that Kanae, who is always calm and collected, would be so anxious."

"Mr. Yosuke, it's nice to see you again." Tanjiro greeted Yosuke politely.

"Tanjiro, well done. I didn't expect you and Nezuko to kill Lower Moon Five on your own." Yosuke ruffled Tanjiro's deep red hair, and Tanjiro was somewhat fond of the feeling of his warm hand.

"It's all thanks to the blood that Yosuke left for Nezuko, otherwise, I might already be dead." Tanjiro still feels lingering fear when he thinks about the battle at Mount Natagumo.

"Don't underestimate yourselves. Without your and Nezuko's own efforts, even if I give you more blood, it will be of no use."

Seeing Tanjiro's somewhat nervous expression, he smiled and asked, "Do you feel awkward around me?"

With extreme tension, Tanjiro mechanically replied, "No!"

"Alright, Tanjiro, it's very late now. You should rest. Hard work is essential, but adequate rest is also part of hard work," Yosuke advised.

Tanjiro bowed to Yosuke and then returned to his room.

Yosuke looked down and saw Shinobu and Kanao staring blankly at him from under the eaves, their eyes filled with tears.

Yosuke jumped off the roof, and Shinobu rushed up to hug him. Kanao also held tightly to Yosuke's clothes, as if afraid that Yosuke would disappear.

Tamayo and Yushiro then emerged from the shadows, and Yosuke smiled slightly and said, "Alright, let's go inside and talk."

Inside the room, the Yosuke and Butterfly sisters introduced, "This Miss Tamayo is a doctor. She has successfully developed a drug that can restore the sanity of demons, and she is also developing a drug that can turn demons back into humans, and the progress is going quite smoothly."

Kanae and Shinobu looked at the dignified Tamayo in surprise. As doctors themselves, they knew how difficult it was to create a drug that could turn demons into humans. They had tried to develop it before, but to no avail.

Tamayo smiled and said, "It was just good luck. The main reason we succeeded was due to Nezuko's special blood and the blood of the Twelve Demon Moons brought by Yosuke and Tanjiro."

Yosuke explained the purpose of bringing Tamayo with him: "Tamayo is currently researching a drug that can weaken Kibuy Muzan, but she is not good at the medical theory of poison, so I brought her here in the hope that you can work with Tamayo to develop the drug."

"If there's anything we can do to help, we'll do our best!" Since it concerned Kibutsuji, the Butterfly Sisters dared not be negligent.

Yosuke looked at Kanao, who was still holding his hand, and saw her wearing a Demon Slayer Corps uniform: "I didn't expect Kanao to become a member of the Demon Slayer Corps."

Kanae Kocho said with some helplessness, "Originally, I did not agree with Kanao joining the Demon Slayer Corps, but I did not expect that Kanao would learn the Flower Breathing technique from memory and participate in the selection without telling me and Shinobu."

Yosuke smiled and said, "Is it because you've seen too many people hurt by demons that you've developed the will to kill them? Kanao's feelings are getting stronger and stronger now, isn't that a good thing?"