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

Before Inosuke could speak, Shinobu Kocho's angry voice came from behind him.

"Um, may I ask, what can I do whatever I want?"

Inosuke and Tanjiro turned around stiffly and found Kanae Kocho, Shinobu Kocho, and Kanao Tsuyuri behind them.

Shinobu's forehead veins bulged.

Kanae Kocho looked at Tanjiro and Inosuke with a subtle expression.

Although Kanao's face was expressionless, a hint of disdain could be sensed between her brows.

Kanae Kocho glanced at the personal clothing Inosuke was still holding and teased in an enigmatic tone, "Looks like Tanjiro and Inosuke are getting on in years~"

Tanjiro's face immediately turned red, and he hurriedly tried to get Inosuke to put down the clothes he was holding.

But Inosuke wouldn't let go, complaining to Tanjiro, "What are you doing, Santaro! I finally found a piece of clothing that I can wear!"

Tanjiro's head was about to explode, and cold sweat kept dripping from his forehead: "Inosuke, you should also look at the situation now!"

During the struggle, the clothes in Yi's assistant's pocket tore open.

"I'm doomed..." Tanjiro stared blankly, scanning the room from side to side, trying to find a crack that he could squeeze into.

I'm too ashamed to face anyone...

Chapter 89 Tanzi and Inozi

Tanjiro and Inosuke were tied up with ropes by Kanao.

Kanae, Shinobu, and Kanao each pulled up a small stool and sat down in front of Tanjiro and Inosuke, beginning their trial.

"Tell me, why did you come to steal the clothes?"

Tanjiro was still trying to find the right words to explain, but Inosuke countered, "I've investigated and found out you haven't been to this room in a long time. Why are you suddenly back today?"

Shinobu couldn't help but tap Inosuke on the head: "Good heavens, this was planned all along?! Kanao returned to the Butterfly Mansion today after completing her mission, but her room has been converted into a ward for the injured, so we wanted her to stay in our room temporarily. We didn't expect that a thief would break into the room."

Tanjiro was terrified and gave Inosuke a look that signaled him to stop courting death.

Inosuke, however, did not understand Tanjiro's meaning and looked annoyed: "Damn it! I miscalculated!"

Shinobu Kocho continued, "Don't change the subject. Answer our question: why did you steal clothes? If it were Zenitsu, I could understand. Did you guys catch Zenitsu's influence? But Zenitsu doesn't seem to be that perverted to steal girls' clothes."

To prevent Inosuke from continuing his reckless actions, Tanjiro hurriedly explained to the others, "We were actually doing this for Zenitsu..."

"Could it be that Zenitsu instructed you?"

"No! That's not how it is!" Tanjiro exclaimed anxiously, his forehead covered in sweat.

Kanae Kocho said at the right moment, "Shinobu, let Tanjiro continue. I believe they have something to hide."

"Miss Kanae..." Tanjiro looked at Kanae Kocho with a touched expression.

"However, if we don't get a satisfactory explanation, then we also have an obligation to let Tanjiro and Inosuke know that there are some things that shouldn't be done at this age," Kanae Kocho said with a hint of cunning.

Tanjiro felt a chill run through his body and hurriedly explained, "I'm telling the truth! Zenitsu was arrested and brought back to headquarters for trial because his senior brother, Inatama Kaigaku, violated the Demon Slayer Corps' rules, and he's now completely despondent."

As his companions, we have a responsibility to help Zenitsu get back on his feet, but we've tried many methods without success. That's why Inosuke and I came up with the idea of ​​dressing up as girls to cheer him up.

The two butterfly sisters began to discuss, Tanjiro's heart was in his throat with tension, while Inosuke, oblivious to everything else, stared at the pile of clothes, trying to find something he could wear.

After the discussion, Shinobu Kocho began to announce the verdict: "Well, after discussion, your reasons are quite sufficient."

Tanjiro breathed a sigh of relief, but the next second he was so nervous that he dared not breathe.

"But...you still have to be punished for what you've done!"

"We're willing to accept any punishment." Tanjiro swallowed nervously, unsure of what kind of punishment he would receive.

"The punishment is... I'll do your makeup!"

Tanjiro's mind went blank for a moment. This is it?

Tanjiro was overjoyed and expressed his gratitude to the Butterfly Sisters.

When the makeup session began, Inosuke was very unruly, so Kanae and Shinobu took over the makeup themselves.

Because Tanjiro was very obedient and honest, Kanao did his makeup all by herself.

Tanjiro watched as Kanao, who was very close to him, diligently applied makeup to him. He could even feel her breath, and the floral fragrance emanating from Kanao's body filled his nostrils.

Tanjiro's cheeks flushed red, and a flutter of excitement welled up inside him.

Kanao tilted her head, looking at Tanjiro's flushed face, and asked, "What's wrong? Did I do something wrong?"

Tanjiro quickly composed himself and sat up straight: "No! Please continue!"

Before long, the makeup was finished, and the Butterfly Sisters, and even Kanao, looked at Tanjiro and Inosuke's masterpiece with smiles in their eyes.

Tanjiro and Inosuke, dressed in women's kimonos and looking like porcelain dolls, appeared.

"You look so good, especially you, Pig. Your face is even prettier than a girl's."

"Inoko? Are you calling me?" Inosuke felt nothing in the face of the praise, only that the powder on his face felt a little uncomfortable.

Kanae Kocho, suppressing a laugh, explained, "That's right, you're girls now, you're Inu-ko, and Tanjiro is Tan-ko."

Seeing Inosuke's exaggerated makeup, Tanjiro wanted to look in the mirror, but Shinobu stopped him.

"Don't take any more pictures. Let's keep this a surprise for ourselves. I'll take you to see the master first."

Tanjiro was filled with doubt. Why should he leave himself a surprise? Shouldn't Zenitsu be the one to be surprised?

Shinobu Kocho knocked on Yosuke's door: "Master! We're here, please open the door."

"The door isn't closed, just come in."

Yosuke was a little curious. Why were Kanae and the others coming to see him so late instead of getting some rest?

The moment the door opened, Yosuke looked outside, his teacup trembling slightly, and the tea he hadn't yet swallowed sprayed out.

"Ahem... You're Tanjiro and Inosuke?!" Yosuke seemed a little hesitant to recognize them.

"It's us, Mr. Yosuke. Do we look that bad?" Yosuke's reaction made Tanjiro feel a little insecure.

Shinobu pinched Tanjiro's cheek and asked threateningly, "Tanjiro, are you questioning our skills? Master, tell me, do you think Tanjiro and Inoko look good together?"

"It looks great! I was just too surprised by the contrast!" Yosuke said, suppressing a laugh. If you didn't look at her face, she really was cute and pretty.

However... Tanjiro and Inosuke's faces were painted very pale, and powder kept falling off their faces as they spoke. Moreover, the exaggerated blush on their cheeks and the thick lipstick on their lips made Yosuke unable to help but laugh.

"Tanjiro... wait, why are Tanjiro and Inoko suddenly dressed as women? Was this Shinobu's idea?"

Shinobu coughed lightly and explained with a serious expression, "No, that's not it. It's Tanjiro and Inoko's idea. They want Zenitsu to get back on his feet, so we're reluctantly helping them out, right, sister?"

"Shinobu is right. I really admire the friendship between Tanuki, Inoko, and Zenitsu," Kanae said with a smile.

"Great idea! I can feel your unbreakable bond. Hurry up and go, or your makeup will fall off."

Yosuke urged Tanjiro and Inosuke on because he was about to burst out laughing.

After Tanjiro and Inosuke left the room, laughter from Yosuke, Kanae, and Shinobu could be heard coming from inside.

Tanjiro, lacking confidence, asked Inosuke, "Inosuke, do you think my makeup looks good?"

Inosuke gave Tanjiro a thumbs up: "Call me Ino-ko, that's cool! Tanjiro, what do you think of me?"

Tanjiro breathed a sigh of relief. At first glance, Inosuke's makeup seemed a bit... comical.

Now even Inosuke looks good, Tanjiro thinks that he's out of touch with society and can't keep up with the times, which is why he thinks it's not good-looking.

“It looks beautiful too! Just like a geisha!” Tanjiro replied, giving a thumbs up as well.

...

Tanjiro and Inosuke sneaked into Zenitsu's room in the dark, where Zenitsu was fast asleep.

Zenitsu... wake up!

Zenitsu opened his sleepy eyes and saw a scene he would never forget.

"Ah! No! My eyes, my eyes hurt so much!"

Chapter 90 Regaining Momentum

Ever since Kaigaku was captured, Zenitsu has lost all motivation to do anything.

Zenitsu had seen and remembered everything Tanjiro and Inosuke had done for him.

Zenitsu was deeply moved and no longer wanted to run away. As the sole inheritor of the Breath of Thunder, he needed to shoulder this responsibility.

So Zenitsu thought he could slack off for another day or two before getting back into training.

However, just as Zenitsu had fallen asleep with these thoughts, a sound suddenly rang out in the pitch-black room, waking him up.

When Zenitsu opened his eyes, he was met with a nightmarish scene: two pale-faced 'female ghosts' were staring at him 'fiercely' as if demanding his life.

Moreover, these two 'female ghosts' actually bore a resemblance to Tanjiro and Inosuke, and their exaggerated appearances and rough movements deeply stimulated Zenitsu's nerves.

Zenitsu's golden hair stood on end like a cat with its fur standing on end. Under the dual damage to his body and mind, his eyes stung as if they had been sprayed with pepper spray.

"Inosuke, you're too close! You're blowing your face powder into Zenitsu's eyes." Tanjiro pulled Inosuke back as he leaned in.

"It's so dark, how can Zentaro see clearly if we don't get closer?" Inosuke unconsciously moved closer to Zenitsu's face again.

Zenitsu's body crackled with lightning, a streak of electricity flashing across the dark night as he instantly rushed outside.

Zenitsu washed his eyes with the pond water, praying silently, "God, if this is a nightmare, please let me wake up!"

Zenitsu's eyes were cleansed by the pool water, and although they were still a little stinging, he could see again.

However, the moment he could see again, Tanjiro and Inosuke had already caught up with Zenitsu and arrived in front of him.

Tanjiro and Inosuke were doing what they considered sexy poses as they introduced themselves to Zenitsu.

"I'm Tanjiro~ Please take care of me, Zenitsu-kun~" Tanjiro said, pinching his cheeks with two fingers and pouting.

"I'm Inoko! Santaro, are you already hopelessly addicted to my beauty?!" Inosuke bent his arms, showing off his proud biceps to Zenitsu.

Zenitsu glanced at Tanjiro for a moment, then at Inosuke, before finally collapsing to the ground.

"vomit..."

Zenitsu felt like he was about to vomit bile.