Demon Slayer: The Second God Who Walks the Earth

Kanzaki Aoi was shocked to hear this.

“That’s right, and when Aoi came in just now, she almost bumped into Lord Chiba. After Lord Chiba dodged, he also took away the bed sheet covering you,” Terauchi Kiyoshi added.

"What!!"

Terauchi Kiyoshi's words made Kanzaki Aoi want to disappear into the ground.

"Later, Lady Chiba probably felt the ward was too noisy and left," Naho Takada continued.

Upon learning the truth, Kanzaki Aoi felt extremely ashamed and quickly bowed to Chiba Yo with a flushed face.

"I'm so sorry, Chiba-sama! I... I was too anxious at the time and didn't notice you!" Kanzaki Aoi immediately apologized to Chiba Yo.

"It's alright. I understand how you feel, after all, Tanjiro was unconscious for so long. You don't need to apologize to me."

Chiba Yo smiled nonchalantly upon hearing this.

"Alright, you guys go ahead and do your work. I'm going in to check on him." Chiba Yo said, then walked into the ward.

Goto was just about to leave when he said goodbye to Chiba Yo and then left the ward.

Now only Tanjiro and Kanao remain in the ward.

Before Chiba Yo could say anything, Tanjiro spoke first.

“Yang…I had a dream while I was unconscious…I dreamt of someone who looks almost exactly like you…and someone who looks like my ancestor…”

Tanjiro looked at Chiba Yo and recalled the dream he had while he was unconscious. In the dream, the person who said he was leaving and that he was worthless looked extremely similar to his companion in front of him, almost identical.

Seeing this, Kanao, who was sitting by the hospital bed, got up and left the ward.

Upon hearing Tanjiro's words, Chiba Yo seemed to remember something and said to Tanjiro, "The person you dreamed about must be that senior named Yoriichi Tsugikuni..."

Immediately afterwards, Chiba Yo sat down beside Tanjiro's bed and whispered to him, "Ms. Tamayo said that I look almost exactly like Tsugikuni-senpai..."

Tanjiro was shocked when he heard Tamayo's name. He didn't know that Chiba Yo and Tamayo knew each other, so he immediately asked Chiba Yo, "Does Yo also know Miss Tamayo?"

“Hmm.” Chiba Yang nodded. He knew that Tanjiro also knew Tamayo from the last time they discussed the plan to eliminate Muzan.

He then continued, "Based on my previous speculation, your Hinokami Kagura is likely inherited from that senior, Tsugikuni."

So your dream might reflect that situation. I remember there's a theory that people sometimes inherit memories from their ancestors, which then manifest as dreams.

"That must be as you said... It seems my ancestor did indeed know that senior, Tsugukuni... The Hinokami Kagura also inherited his Breath of the Sun..."

Tanjiro agreed with what Chiba Yo said, that the dream wasn't anything important, and so Tanjiro stopped talking about it.

"Tanjiro, I've come not only to visit you, but also to say goodbye," Chiba Yang said to Tanjiro.

Then, after thinking for a moment, he added, "I plan to travel to various places to search for Muzan's whereabouts, and I probably won't be back for a long time, so I thought I'd let you know."

Chapter 119 Before departure

Chiba Yo didn't mention the ghost-catching, and it's still unknown whether the matter will be successful. The fewer people who know about it, the better.

"It's a pity my strength is too weak... otherwise I would like to go with you..."

Tanjiro said regretfully after hearing Chiba Yo's words.

Muzan was also the culprit who almost killed his entire family and turned Nezuko into a demon, and Tanjiro wanted to kill him with his own hands.

But now he can't even deal with Upper Moon Six, and he can only kill Daki on his own, let alone deal with Muzan.

"You should focus on recovering from your injuries. I was just trying my luck; the chances of finding it are extremely slim," Chiba Yo said to Tanjiro with a smile.

"You should have already used the method I taught you before to increase your breathing strength, right?" Chiba Yo then asked Tanjiro.

When Tanjiro was first brought back, Chiba Yo noticed that his internal organs had shifted, and guessed that he must have used the method he had taught him.

Tanjiro responded.

"Although you should already know this, I still want to remind you again that this technique is best used in life-or-death situations, otherwise it will become extremely dangerous when you temporarily lose your fighting ability after using it."

Furthermore, once you've concentrated all your breathing and maintained it at a normal pace for a sufficient time, increasing your breathing intensity, it becomes less effective. However, the injuries sustained during this period will remain with you indefinitely.

Chiba Yo spoke up to Tanjiro, offering a reminder.

"Yang... thank you for your concern... but if this temporary boost can save more people... then what does it matter if I'm left with permanent injuries..."

Tanjiro smiled and said to Chiba Yo.

Chiba Yo wasn't surprised to hear this. He knew what kind of person Tanjiro was, and it was perfectly reasonable for him to say such a thing.

"I knew you'd say that. Well, I was just reminding you."

"However, if Miss Butterfly has time later, I suggest you have her examine you to see if you can recover," Chiba Yo said to Tanjiro.

That's all I wanted to say. Get some rest and get well soon. I'll be going now.

Although the plan is to search for Muzan, I'll probably stay at headquarters for the next week if I don't have anything else to do. If you need anything, you can have someone else contact me.

Seeing Tanjiro's exhausted appearance, Chiba Yo didn't say anything more, stood up and said goodbye.

"Hmm... I wish you... all the best..." Tanjiro said with a smile, and then couldn't help but fall asleep.

Chiba Yo smiled upon seeing this and quietly left the ward, while Kanao was still standing outside the door waiting.

"Alright, we've finished talking. Tanjiro is sleeping now, so you can go back to watching over him. I'm sorry that you two had to be separated because of me during this short time together."

Chiba Yo said to Kanao with a slightly teasing tone, sounding just like an elder. However, as Tanjiro's senior, it wouldn't be wrong for him to call himself their elder.

Because of his mother's serious illness, Chiba Yo was quite sensible and matured early from a young age, and his actions tended to be mature beyond his years.

"No...it's okay. As long as I know he's safe, it doesn't matter whether we're together or not." Kanao smiled faintly and said her first words to Chiba Yo, immediately stuffing him with a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection).

However, Chiba Yo didn't feel anything about it; he just silently wished them well in his heart. So far, he hadn't had any feelings about it.

"I wish you both a happy ending and a blissful life together," Chiba Yang said with a smile before turning and leaving.

A slender and graceful figure? A blissful and happy life?

Upon hearing those two words, Kanao stood there, tilting her head in confusion, not understanding why Chiba Yo would bless her in this way. After a while, she stopped thinking about it, turned around, and quietly walked into the ward...

Chiba Yo didn't rest during the week either, exercising every day, but with little effect. He rarely felt tired, so he felt that exercising was the same as not exercising at all.

Meanwhile, the Lord also responded to the matter concerning Kaigaku, agreeing to help him keep it a secret. However, Kaigaku's disappearance also needs an explanation. The Lord said that if anyone asks, he will say that Kaigaku left the Demon Slayer Corps, but his whereabouts are unknown.

Given Kaigaku's popularity within the Demon Slayer Corps, it's unlikely that many people would ask about him. Zenitsu also knows what kind of person Kaigaku is; it's clear that his style is to leave without inquiring about anyone.

However, if Zenitsu really asks, Chiba Yo still intends to tell him the truth. Although he will definitely be very sad after knowing the truth, this matter will not have a big impact on him.

As long as Kuwajima Jigoro doesn't find out about this, Chiba Yo believes that even if Zenitsu finds out, he will understand the importance of the matter and won't tell Kuwajima Jigoro.

And during Chiba Yo's "training" this week, Brother Crow stopped spouting nonsense.

After packing his belongings, Chiba Yo decided to set off, a decision he had already obtained from his lord.

He will keep an eye on Muzan's restricted area while searching for him. The lord said that Kyojuro's restricted area will no longer need his management. Kyojuro had previously said that he would continue to be on the front lines after returning from the swordsmith village.

Just as Chiba Yo was about to set off, someone approached him.

"Yang, thank goodness you haven't left yet."

Genmi ran up to Chiba Yo, his expression filled with joy.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing his happy expression, Chiba Yo asked curiously.

"I can now use the Cloud Breathing technique you taught me in battle. After you left some time ago, I also went on a mission. With this breathing technique, I have a lot more ease in battle."

Although I can still only release small wisps of mist, it's enough to conceal my form, making it much easier to use the firearm or seize an opportunity to devour a demon's body to transform into a demon.

Genya said excitedly to Chiba Yo.

He also carried out a mission during this period, and the Cloud Breathing technique allowed him to win the battle with ease.

After concealing himself and the ghost's figures, he secretly fired a shot. Then he found the ghost's flesh and blood tissue that had been shot off and ate it to become a ghost. Because the ghost was much weaker after being hit, he was even able to directly bite the ghost's body.

After being transformed into a demon, he can use his regenerative abilities to become a melee attacker and use a musket to headshot enemies.

"I heard you also came back from a mission and I wanted to come and thank you. I think I'll be able to help my brother soon. I've already killed more than twenty demons. If I work a little harder, I might become a Pillar and then I can reunite with my brother."

Xuanmi was filled with anticipation, and unconsciously became much more optimistic and cheerful than usual. He was like a child who wanted his older brother's approval.

Chapter 120 The Swordsmith's Battle Form

"Keep going, I believe you can do it." Chiba Yang encouraged Genya after hearing his words, and he was also happy to see the changes in Genya.

In the past, Genya was often very anxious because he didn't know the breathing technique and it was difficult to become a Pillar. Now that he has learned the breathing technique and has met nearly half of the conditions to become a Pillar, Genya's mood has improved a lot.

Although his personality may not change much, he has become able to calm down quickly when faced with problems.

"Thank you, Yang. If it weren't for you developing Cloud Breathing for me, I might never have learned the breathing technique."

Genya sincerely thanked Chiba Yo.

"It's nothing, just a small favor," Chiba Yo said casually. Having possessed the ability to see into the world since childhood, he had a good understanding of human anatomy, so developing a breathing technique was not difficult, especially since he had only made some modifications.

Then Genya noticed Chiba Yo's attire and asked him, "Are you going on another mission?"

Chiba Yo thought for a moment and replied, "I guess so."

"It must have been tough. But I should head to the swordsmith village now," Genya said with a sigh.

Chiba Yo was somewhat surprised to hear this.

Are you going to the knife-maker's village too?

Genya was somewhat surprised by Chiba Yo's reaction and asked, "Are you going to the swordsmith village on a mission?"

Chiba Yo shook his head and explained to Genya, "It wasn't me. My teacher and Mist Hashira Tokito also went to the swordsmith village."

"I see. It's because the Insect Pillar said that the hot springs in the swordsmith village are good for my health, so I thought I'd take advantage of the free time to try it out. Also, my Nichirin Blade is quite worn out, so I can have the swordsmith forge a new one for me while I'm there."

Genmi began to explain to Chiba Yo.

"I see. Then you should be able to run into the teachers and the others." Chiba Yang said.

Then he suddenly remembered something.

"By the way, if you come to the swordsmith village, please give my regards to the swordsmith who forged my Nichirin Blade. I haven't seen him for a long time and I don't know how he is now. His name is Tesmaru Yama Niji."

Chiba Yo said to Genya that because his Nichirin Blade had never been damaged, the two had not seen each other since Tesmaru-yama engraved the words on his Nichirin Blade.

He learned the name of Iron Ball Mountain from Iron Tomb and the others.

"Iron Ball Mountain Rainbow... Is he a man or a woman?" Genmi asked.

"Of course it is..." Chiba Yo was about to speak when he realized that he really didn't know the answer to this question. The two of them had only met twice in total, and Tetsuyama had always been wearing a mask. Based on the information he had, Chiba Yo really couldn't figure out the gender.

“Uh…it should be a man.” Chiba Yo thought for a moment and finally said. He felt that swordsmiths should all be men, and Tetsumaru’s previous behavior was also like that of a man.

"Okay, I'll give him my regards."

Xuanmi felt relieved upon hearing this. He wasn't good at dealing with girls, and sometimes he would get so nervous that he couldn't speak when he met one.

Chiba Yo thanked him, and the two walked together for a while before parting ways at the entrance of the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. Genya was blindfolded and had his ears plugged by a member of the Invisibles, and then carried away into the distance.

It seems the swordsmith village is quite safe... Hmm? What's that?

Just as Chiba Yang was about to look away after watching for a while, he suddenly saw a dark purple light running towards them from the direction of Xuan Mi and the others. The speed was so fast that Chiba Yang was secretly amazed. The hidden team member who was carrying Xuan Mi was even more startled and almost made Xuan Mi fall.

As the dark purple light drew closer, Chiba Yo saw what it was.

It was a man wearing a fire mask, with a bare chest and a strong physique. Two knives were strapped to either side of his head, and he held two knives in each hand. He also carried a knife box on his back. His body was radiating dark purple flames, and his hair was flying and pointing towards the sky. Anyone could see his anger.

"Mr. Hidetoshi Tektsuka!?"

Chiba Yo recognized the person who had come, and the current appearance of Steel Mound startled him as well.

Upon hearing the sound, Steel Mound instantly appeared in front of Chiba Yo.

"Tanjiro... Where is that damned brat Tanjiro? I... I'm going to kill him!!! How dare he break my sword again!! He deserves to die!! He deserves to die!!! Tell me where he is!!!"

Steelzuka brought his face close to Chiba Yo's and asked him a question, his voice trembling with anger.

After Tanjiro was sent back to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, news of his Nichirin Blade's damage reached Hidetsuka, who asked him to forge another Nichirin Blade so that Tanjiro could retrieve it once he regained consciousness. However, Tanjiro was unaware of this.

After learning about this, Haganezuka didn't sleep for three days. He wrote Tanjiro's name on the ground with a knife and then drew a big X on it. He also made a wooden figure to represent Tanjiro and stabbed it with dozens of knives, etc.

However, he eventually finished forging the Nichirin Blade, and today he came to hand it over to Tanjiro. In addition to the Nichirin Blade, he also brought four of his most prized creations. Besides delivering the swords, he also had other things to do.

This is the second time Tanjiro has broken his sword. The first time was when he encountered the Lower Moon at Mount Natagumo, and the second time is this.