Detective Conan: Birth of the Demon Child

Chapter 509 Decision-Making Difficulty

Seeing that Suzuki Seimei was able to stop her and Tomioka Giyuu's fight with their bare hands, Shinobu Kocho's childlike face shrank slightly, and she said with a smile, "Little brother, it seems you're not an ordinary person either?"

"Big sister, you mustn't tarnish someone's reputation!"

Facing Shinobu's somewhat amused gaze, Seimei Suzuki said innocently, "I'm just an ordinary little kid."

I don't believe you for a second!

If you're so capable, let go of my wrist first. What kind of kid can so easily stop a fight between two "pillars"?

"Pass on the order! Pass on the order! Gaa—"

Just as Shinobu Kocho was about to break free from Seimei Suzuki's control, the messenger crow suddenly flapped its wings and flew over, circling in the air and shouting, "Headquarters has sent an order! Capture Tanjiro and Nezuko and bring them back to headquarters! Capture Tanjiro and Nezuko, who is a demon..."

Upon hearing the order from Kasugai-rai, Shinobu Kocho and Giyu Tomioka exchanged a glance and abandoned their thoughts of continuing the fight.

"Little brother, you're really capable!"

After sheathing her Nichirin Blade, Shinobu Kocho suddenly put her arm around Seimei Suzuki's shoulder and invited him with a smile, "Want to join the Demon Slayer Corps?"

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Feeling the soft touch on his cheek, Suzuki Seimei's face flushed slightly.

Are you shy? How cute~

Noticing Suzuki Seimei's flushed face, Shinobu Kocho didn't feel taken advantage of at all. Instead, she hugged him tightly and teased the little guy with a mischievous grin.

As expected, shy kids get to eat milk! I'm such a clever little devil!

Shinobu Kocho clearly didn't know what the concept of "playing hard to get" meant.

In addition to combat personnel responsible for slaying demons, the Demon Slayer Corps also has a logistical unit responsible for cleaning up the battlefield and rescuing the wounded.

Upon receiving the order from Kasugai-rai, the logistics personnel quickened their pace, carrying the surviving wounded and following Kocho Shinobu and the others back to headquarters.

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Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters

To prevent Muzan Kibutsuji from finding the headquarters, Kagaya Ubuyashiki set up the headquarters in a remote mountain area.

Members like Tanjiro, who had just joined the Demon Slayer Corps, and even outsiders like Seimei Suzuki, were required to wear eye patches.

"Seimei, we've arrived at the kindergarten~"

After an unknown amount of time, Shinobu Kocho suddenly removed the black eye patch that Seimei Suzuki was wearing, and carried him off the carriage.

In Shinobu's eyes, Seimei Suzuki was just a child whose values ​​were not yet fully formed and who was easily influenced by the outside world.

To prevent Suzuki Seimei from being misled by Nezuko and going down the wrong path, Shinobu Kocho simply took him with her and cared for him like an older sister.

Judging from the speed and power that Suzuki Seimei had previously demonstrated, Shinobu Kocho was certain that his strength was definitely no weaker than hers.

Keep in mind that Suzuki Seimei is only seven years old this year, and he already has such strength. You can imagine how much potential he has.

If Suzuki Seimei could be properly trained, he would definitely become a pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps in the future, and might even be able to kill Muzan Kibutsuji.

That is why Shinobu Kocho decided to personally teach him; otherwise, if he were to accidentally go down the wrong path, it could have unimaginable consequences.

Over the past few centuries, there have been some powerful demon slayers who, for various reasons, became Muzan Kibutsuji's lackeys, causing great losses to the Demon Slayer Corps.

After Shinobu Kocho carried Seimei Suzuki down from the carriage, she suddenly waved to the single-ponytailed beauty not far away and said, "Kanao, come here for a second."

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Upon seeing the three large characters "Check-in Available" floating above the head of the pretty girl with a single ponytail, Suzuki Seimei's eyes lit up.

“Seimei, her name is Kurihana Kanao. She is my adopted sister and my stepson. You can just call her Kanao-neechan.”

Shinobu Kocho first introduced Kanao to Seimei Suzuki, then patted his head and said, "Why don't you go to the Butterfly Mansion with Kanao to rest first? After things are settled here, I'll take you to the hot springs, okay?"

"Hot spring?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of interest flashed in Suzuki Seimei's eyes, but he ultimately shook his head and said, "Shinobu-neechan, I also want to participate in your Pillars Meeting!"

Compared to taking a bath with Shinobu Kocho, Seimei Suzuki felt it was more important to first go and get the sign-in rewards from the "Pillars" of the Demon Slayer Corps, since it wouldn't interfere with their bathing in the hot springs that night.

"Um……"

Faced with Suzuki Seimei's serious gaze, Shinobu Kocho said somewhat helplessly, "I really can't do anything with you. Well then, I'll take you with me, but you can't be naughty, okay?"

"Ok!"

Suzuki Seimei nodded vigorously, then walked to Kanao's side, took her hand and said, "Kanao-neechan, my name is Suzuki Seimei. Please take care of me from now on!"

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in to Tsukihana Kanao. You are rewarded with a complete set of the Great Mastery 'Flower Breathing' manual. You can claim it at any time."

"Oh...oh~"

Kanao, whose little hand was being held by Suzuki Seimei, seemed a little lost and could only nod subconsciously.

Kanao is not only cute and beautiful, but also has outstanding fighting skills; otherwise, she would not have been able to become Shinobu Kocho's 'stepson'.

"Stepchild" is a special term used within the Demon Slayer Corps. Only the "Pillars" have their own "stepchild," which can be simply referred to as a "Pillar's" reserve.

However, due to her childhood experiences, Kanao is usually quiet and reserved, with a very introverted personality and a severe case of decision-making difficulties.

Kanao was born into an extremely poor family and grew up under the cold-blooded and ruthless domestic violence of her parents.

Thanks to her keen eyesight, Kanao was able to avoid her parents' punches and kicks, preventing the attacks from hitting her vitals. However, several of her siblings died directly from their parents' violence.

Because her parents would beat her if she cried, she had to suppress her feelings.

As time went by, Kanao gradually lost the ability to feel pain and stopped expressing emotions.

Even when she was later sold to human traffickers by her parents, Kanao did not feel the slightest sadness.

Kanao's life only changed after she met the Shinobu Kocho sisters, who bought her from human traffickers and took her back to the Butterfly Mansion to raise her.

Kanao's tragic childhood experiences have left her completely unable to make her own decisions. Even when her stomach is growling with hunger, she simply sits motionless without being ordered to do so.

Therefore, Kanae taught Kanao a method: when faced with a decision she couldn't make, she could use a coin toss to make a decision.

Chapter 510 The Body of the Wild Bull

In fact, Shinobu Kocho never intended for Kanao to become a demon slayer; instead, she kept her at the Butterfly Mansion as a support staff member.

Compared to support staff, the death rate of demon slayers is too high. Even if they become "Pillars", they may still die at the hands of Upper Moon demons.

However, while working at the Butterfly Mansion, Kanao, who suffers from decision-making difficulties, was unable to handle both housework and caring for the wounded, which led her to develop the idea of ​​becoming a demon slayer.

Although Shinobu Kocho was unwilling to teach Kanae the Breathing Technique, she did not expect that Kanae would be so talented. She learned Kanae's Flower Breathing Technique just by recalling it, and secretly participated in the final test without Shinobu's knowledge.

It was precisely because of Kanao's example that Shinobu Kocho wanted to properly teach Seimei Suzuki to prevent him from being corrupted by cannibals like Nezuko.

Led by Shinobu Kocho, the group quickly arrived at the courtyard where Kagaya Ubuyashiki lived.

When Suzuki Seimei and the others arrived at the courtyard, Ubuyashiki Kagaya had not yet appeared, but seven figures had already gathered in the courtyard, who were the other seven "Pillars" of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Apart from a few Pillars, most of the Pillars showed undisguised hostility when they saw Tanjiro carrying the wooden box.

It's obvious that these "pillars" already know that Tanjiro carries a man-eating demon with him.

If it weren't for Kagaya Ubuyashiki's order to bring Tanjiro and Nezuko back alive...

The mere fact that Tanjiro colluded with the cannibals was enough for the Pillars present to execute him on the spot.

Of course!

It's not fair to blame these "pillars" for being ruthless, because almost all of them had suffered persecution at the hands of cannibals, so they harbored deep hatred for them.

Even Giyu Tomioka was no exception; he lost his father at a young age and lived with his older sister, Tsutako Tomioka.

As a result, the day before Tomioka Tsutako's wedding, the Tomioka family was attacked by demons. Giyu escaped the attack because his sister hid him, but he also lost his only relative.

Therefore, Giyu Tomioka did not kill Nezuko, and even recommended Tanjiro to the former "Water Pillar" as a disciple, which really showed that he made a great decision.

"Shinobu, you're here!"

The "Love Pillar," with her cherry-pink braids, waved her hands and ran over as soon as she saw Shinobu Kocho arrive.

Because only the Love Pillar and the Insect Pillar are female among the current nine Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, the two of them have a good relationship in private.

"Huh? Who's this little brother? He's so cute!"

The cheerful and lively "Love Pillar" quickly noticed Suzuki Seimei, who had been brought over by Kocho Shinobu, and couldn't help but lean down to him, smiling as she patted his little head.

"Ding! Congratulations on successfully signing in to Ganlu Temple Mitsuri. You are rewarded with one [Bull Body], which you can claim at any time."

Upon hearing the system notification, Suzuki Seimei forgot all about admiring the "Love Pillar's" large, white cleavage and couldn't help but curiously check the attributes of [Bull Body].

Bloodline Name: Bull's Body

Type: Bloodline

Quality: Rare

Effect 1 (Innate Super Strength): The owner's muscle density increases eightfold, and strength and physique are greatly enhanced.

Effect 2 (Copper Skin and Iron Bones): When the owner cultivates body-refining skills, the cultivation efficiency and enhancement effect are doubled.

Note: His strength could uproot mountains, his spirit could overwhelm the world!

"This is a huge profit!"

After reviewing the attributes of the [Bull Body], Suzuki Seimei's eyes were filled with undisguised joy.

The effects of the [Innate Divine Strength] bloodline are self-evident. With Suzuki Seimei's muscle density increasing eightfold, even if his strength doesn't increase eightfold all at once, it's more than enough to increase it four or fivefold.

The bloodline effect of "Copper Skin and Iron Bones" is also remarkable, providing a strong boost to the body-refining skills that Suzuki Seimei cultivates.

For example, Suzuki Seimei's "Golden Bell Shield" is a body-refining skill. With the enhancement of the "Copper Skin and Iron Bones" bloodline effect, the defense of the fully mastered "Golden Bell Shield" will be doubled.

If we say that a normal, fully-developed "Golden Bell Shield" can only defend against ordinary blade attacks.

With the added benefit of the "Copper Skin and Iron Bones" bloodline effect, Suzuki Seimei's fully mastered "Golden Bell Shield" should be able to block shots from small-caliber pistols.

Because there were outsiders present, Suzuki Seimei did not rush to use the [Bull Body] bloodline, but planned to use it when he was alone at night.