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

"What are your plans now?" Yang Jie asked.

"We plan to split up; that way, we can search for the Twelve Demon Moons more efficiently."

After pondering for a moment, Yang Jie said, "In that case, for your safety, I will give you some of my blood."

Just as Zhi and the others were about to refuse, Yosuke injected his own Demon King blood into their bodies without saying a word.

"The Twelve Demon Moons have very unique abilities. For example, Kibuki Muzan's close attendant Nakime can instantly gather people to create a situation where there are many against few. So, I am not by your side, which may be dangerous. This way, you will have more power to face the unknown future."

Feeling the powerful energy within them, Osamu and the others thanked him, saying, "Yes, Lord Yosuke!"

"Alright, no need to thank me. Seeing how hard you've all worked to find the Twelve Demon Moons, I'll have to work hard too. Remember to protect yourselves. Farewell."

We look forward to seeing you again!

Yosuke's figure disappeared into the night.

After Yosuke left, Osamu and the others began to assign places to go.

Osamu spoke first: "I'll go to the west to investigate the whereabouts of the Twelve Demon Moons!"

"Oh well, then I'll go east." Gyutaro scratched his cheek and chose the east direction.

Xiaomei quickly followed suit, saying, "Then I'll go south!"

Both Osamu and Gyutaro refused, saying, "No! Koume, you go with Koyuki!"

"What? My sister Lianxue and I have gotten stronger too!" Xiaomei said unconvinced.

"With your strength, the lower moons of the Twelve Demon Moons are no match for you, but you'll be somewhat outmatched against the upper moons. So, you and Renyuki will act together!"

Osamu instructed Renyuki and Koume, "Once you discover the whereabouts of the Twelve Demon Moons, do not fight alone. Remember, immediately inform me and Gyutaro through the Demon Crow or directly notify Lord Yosuke. We will come to your aid as soon as we receive the news! Understand?"

Lianxue and Xiaomei nodded at the same time: "We understand!"

"Alright, let's part ways here for now and keep in touch through the Ghost Crow!"

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After half a month of recuperation, Tanjiro and his two companions have fully recovered and have also mastered the Total Concentration Technique, greatly enhancing their strength.

Before dawn, a crow appeared in front of Tanjiro and his two companions.

"The number of victims on the Mugen Train has increased! More than forty people are missing. Go and meet up with Rengoku Kyojuro, who is at the scene, and head west immediately!"

After packing their luggage, Tanjiro and his two companions found Kanae and Shinobu Kocho and said goodbye to them.

Kanae gently stroked Tanjiro's hair: "Remember to protect yourself and Nezuko."

Zenitsu stared wide-eyed with envy.

Tanjiro blushed slightly and replied, "I will! Kanae-san!"

Shinobu Kocho handed Tanjiro a small package: "Injuries sustained outside can't be treated in time, so this contains some fast-acting medicines."

After accepting the thanks, Tanjiro saw Kanao sitting in the entryway and ran to her side: "Kanao, we're about to leave. Thank you so much!"

Kanao gave her habitual fake smile and didn't answer Tanjiro. She took out a copper coin, tossed it into the air, and caught it, finding it heads up.

"There's no need to thank me. I was just following my sister's instructions. Goodbye."

Tanjiro was pleasantly surprised; after spending so many days together, this was the first time he had heard Kanao speak to him.

"What did you just throw away? It said 'outer' and 'inner'? Why did you throw it away?"

Tanjiro's series of questions left Kanao completely bewildered.

"I'll use this to decide things that I haven't been instructed to do. I was just deciding whether or not to talk to you."

Tanjiro asked in confusion, "Why don't you decide for yourself?"

"Because I couldn't decide, I tossed a coin to decide."

"It must be that Kanao's inner voice is too quiet. Although following orders is important... Could I borrow a copper coin?"

"Eh? Hmm." Kanao didn't refuse Tanjiro and handed him the copper coin.

Tanjiro took the coin from Kanao's hand and said energetically, "Alright! Let's decide by flipping the coin!"

"Decid what?"

"Kanao, you must listen carefully to your heart from now on!" Tanjiro tossed a coin into the air. "The watch! Choose the watch! If you toss the watch, Kanao, you must follow your heart!"

Kanao watched the copper coin spinning in the air, and a feeling of excitement welled up inside her.

Tanjiro caught the coin, while Kanao was very concerned about the outcome: "Which side will it be? I didn't see it because his back blocked my view as it fell..."

"It's a watch!" Tanjiro exclaimed happily.

Tanjiro returned the copper coin to Kanao. Kanao reached out to take it, but Tanjiro grabbed her hand: "Go for it! The human heart is the driving force! The heart can become infinitely strong!"

"Take care! See you again someday!" Tanjiro waved goodbye to Kanao.

Kanao stopped Tanjiro in his tracks: "Why...why were you able to throw out the watch?"

"It was just a coincidence. I was thinking that even if I threw it out of the box, I would keep throwing it out of the watch."

Tanjiro smiled warmly at Kanao, then joined Zenitsu and Inosuke and left the Butterfly Mansion.

Tanjiro's smile seemed to be etched into Kanao's heart. Her listless eyes lit up as she stared blankly at the copper coin in her hand, then clenched it tightly.

Kanae and Shinobu watched this scene with smiles on their faces.

"Someone has appeared, the one who can change Kanao."

Chapter 70 The Beginning of the Mugen Train

Inside the Mugen Train, Tanjiro and his two companions had already reunited with Kyojuro Rengoku.

Inosuke, who was riding a train for the first time, was very restless and kept banging on the window glass: "Amazing! The inside of this steel behemoth is amazing!"

Zenitsu grabbed Inosuke's hood helplessly: "You'll break the glass! Be quiet!"

At this moment, the ticket inspector came to Tanjiro's carriage to check tickets. After cutting a small notch in Tanjiro and the others' tickets, the ticket inspector returned the tickets to them.

After the tickets were checked, Kyojuro Rengoku asked Tanjiro, "Why are you here? Do you have a mission?"

“The crow sent an order saying that the number of victims on the Infinite Train has increased, and that we should meet up with Mr. Purgatory, who has already arrived at the scene.”

Kyojuro Rengoku said energetically, "Hmm! I see! I understand!"

As Rengoku Kyojuro spoke, his eyes remained fixed straight ahead. Tanjiro asked in confusion, "Mr. Rengoku, what are you looking at?"

"It's nothing! Be my stepson! I'll take care of you!"

Tanjiro was completely bewildered when Rengoku Kyojuro suddenly wanted to take him as his stepson: "Wait...why do you suddenly want to take me as your stepson?"

Kyojuro Rengoku didn't answer, but suddenly asked, "Kamikado boy, what color is your sword?"

"Hey, it's black."

"Black Blade? That's not easy! I've never seen a Black Blade swordsman become a Pillar, and I've heard that no one knows which area a Black Blade swordsman should specialize in. But I like you very much! Come train with me! You can rest assured!"

The entire carriage resounded with Kyojuro Rengoku's hearty laughter.

"No, no! And what are you looking at, Mr. Rengoku?!" Tanjiro was immediately drenched in sweat, feeling like he and Kyojuro Rengoku were on completely different wavelengths.

When Tanjiro looked at Kyojuro Rengoku again, he found that he had already fallen asleep.

Tanjiro sighed, "Although he's a bit strange, he's a considerate and kind person, and you can sense his strong sense of justice just from his scent."

The Mugen Train continued its journey, but Rengoku Kyojuro suddenly opened his eyes: "We're here!"

"Is it a demon?" Tanjiro was very surprised because he could not smell the aura of a demon.

Just as Tanjiro and the other two were wondering what was going on, the lights in the carriage flickered. When they returned to normal, a demon with two faces and several pairs of horns on its arms and forehead appeared in the carriage.

"To be able to conceal such a massive body, is it Blood Demon Art? No wonder I couldn't sense your presence. But if you dare to harm innocent people, the Crimson Flame Blade of Purgatory will reduce you to ashes!"

Rengoku Kyojuro drew his Nichirin Blade from his waist and pointed it directly at the demon's body in front of him.

"Flame Breathing? First Form? Shiranui!"

A raging fire appeared in Tanjiro and the others' eyes. Rengoku Kyojuro launched a fierce attack on the demon with the force of a fire explosion. A flash of fire, and the demon's head was instantly severed.

Tanjiro stared in disbelief and muttered to himself, "Wow...that's amazing. He severed the demon's head with a single stroke."

Kyojuro Rengoku didn't sheath his Nichirin Blade, but instead looked towards another carriage: "There's one more! Follow me!"

Tanjiro and his two companions followed Rengoku Kyojuro's footsteps as a demon with extremely long limbs attacked the passengers in the train carriage.

Inosuke rushed forward and engaged the demon in battle, but when his Nichirin Blade struck the demon's body, it felt as if it had struck steel.

"Let's finish this quickly! Flame Breathing? Second Form? Rising Flame Heaven!"

Kyojuro Rengoku swung his Nichirin Blade upwards, instantly severing the demon's head once again with a blade as fierce as flames.

Tanjiro was completely impressed by his overwhelming strength: "Wow...so strong! Big brother! Your swordsmanship is amazing! Please take me as your apprentice!"

With his arms crossed, Rengoku Kyojuro said enthusiastically, "Very good! I will train you to become an excellent swordsman!"

Zenitsu: "Me too!"

Inosuke: "Me too!"

"No problem! I'll take good care of you all!"

"Brother Purgatory!"

Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke held hands and surrounded Kyojuro Rengoku, their hearty laughter echoing throughout the carriage.

At the top of the Mugen Train, Upper Moon Three Tsukumogami and Lower Moon One Enmu have already appeared.

"The boy with the Hanafuda sun-shaped earring, we've found our target! How's that going, Enmu?!" The tsukumogami coldly watched Tanjiro and his companions celebrating inside the carriage.

“Mr. Tsukumogami, they have been afflicted by my Blood Demon Art, but one of them seems to be a Pillar.”

The spirit glanced sideways at Nightmare: "What? Are you scared?"

Nightmare said in a morbid voice, "No, I love seeing other people's misfortune and suffering. I love it so much that I dream about it. So I want them to die painfully in their sleep. Mr. Tsukumogami, is that alright?"

"Hmph, then I'll leave it to you. It's just a pillar. If you lose this, you might as well just die."

"Thank you, Mr. Tsukumogami. I won't let you down."

"Don't keep me waiting impatiently, I hate waiting the most!" The figure of the tsukumogami disappeared on the Mugen Train.