Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 491 Explosives

As it turns out, the group was just having too much fun and didn't go off to enjoy some time alone as Shinobu Kocho had imagined.

"Now you can rest assured..." Yu Zi smiled and turned to look at Yu Zi, then paused in her speech.

She thought that hearing everyone's voices would calm Shinobu down, but to her surprise, Shinobu's expression became even more terrifyingly gloomy.

She didn't seem like a bad person or anything. If she had to describe her, Yuko thought hard for a moment and remembered Akeno's expression a long, long time ago when she swore and Akeno heard her.

That's it!

Yu Zi suddenly realized and slapped her palm.

Shinobu's expression now resembles that of an old father who promised his daughter to go out and play, but stipulated that she must be home before 9 p.m., and then sat expressionlessly in the living room waiting for her when she not only failed to comply with the rule but also did not return until 2 a.m.

But you were the one who was initially happy to watch the drama unfold.

Now that they haven't returned the time you expected, isn't it a bit much to give them a hard time?

It doesn't make sense that the mother-in-law liked the young man, winked at him to take her daughter out to play, and then he came back a little later than expected... Well, now that you mention it, the young man really isn't that great.

People let their daughter go out with you because they trust you, and this is how you repay their mother-in-law?

……

"Did you see the palanquin that was being carried out? It's the first time I've ever seen one, it's amazing!"

"Yes, I saw it, and I also contributed to it."

"Huh? Really? That's your current job?"

A group of people returned noisily, as if they had been drinking fake alcohol.

"Please come in, everyone." Kanae pushed open the door of the Butterfly House, walking forward with practiced ease while turning back to invite everyone in. Her face was filled with joy and happiness, showing no signs of fatigue from playing all night.

However, the lively voices just moments before vanished in an instant, and the joy on everyone's faces disappeared at a visible speed, replaced by incredibly stiff and serious expressions.

Inosuke and Zenitsu squeezed in, arms around each other's shoulders: "What's wrong? What's wrong? Why aren't you leaving..."

Their voices suddenly stopped, and they immediately fell silent.

Kanae was taken aback for a moment, then quickly asked, "What's wrong, everyone? Where is it...?"

Kanae thought something in the house was out of place and lacked proper hospitality, but in her flustered glances, she noticed her younger sister's face, which was as black as soot, and Ikuko, who was smiling kindly at them.

"Yes, I'm sorry, I forgot." Kanae paused for a moment, then belatedly realized her mistake and looked guilty. "...It's a little late."

She remembered that they had agreed to come back early.

After all, with so many people to arrange, the head of the household had to come back in advance to make preparations. Therefore, Butterfly's family had already held a meeting and went home after the fireworks ended.

Unexpectedly, there were so many fun things at the temple fair that they didn't notice the time passing and stayed until one or two in the morning before going home. They were still not satisfied and their minds were still on the food and entertainment at the fair.

These young members of the Demon Slayer Corps had little experience with entertainment in society, and they were immediately drawn to the bright lights and bustling nightlife.

Kanae's expression tensed up, and she unconsciously straightened her back.

Wow……

That's really scary.

Kanae then realized why everyone had suddenly fallen silent after being so lively just moments before. Anyone who opened the door and saw a ghost standing in the yard would be terrified.

This made even Yuko, a true ghost, pale in comparison to her.

The children, led by Himejima Gyomei, squeezed out from the crowd and curiously looked around the courtyard.

"Everyone, please come in." These were the words of Shinobu Kocho, spoken with a gentle smile, though the fleeting shadow of gloom on her face made it impossible to discern her changing emotions.

What can you do? It's one thing to give adults a hard time, but the children are innocent.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and immediately beamed with joy again.

"Ah! What a beautiful house!" Kanroji Mitsuri looked around with delight.

If it weren't for the slightly stiff tone in her voice, it would indeed fit her persona quite well.

Clearly, even a cheerful girl like Kanroji Mitsuri was quite frightened by the ghost that was loitering in the yard in the middle of the night.

My heart is probably pounding right now.

At this point, Yuko stepped in to smooth things over: "Did you have fun?"

Kanae first gave Ikuko a somewhat resentful look, then smiled and nodded: "I'm very happy, I haven't been this happy in a long time."

Yuko understood Kanae's resentful look; she was thinking, "Why didn't you come out to help me out earlier?"

Yuko pretended not to understand Kanae's expression and teased her instead, "Eh? Does Kanae mean you weren't happy when you were with us before?"

Even with Kanae's gentle nature, she almost couldn't hold back, her lips twitching uncontrollably.

There's one thing she really wants to know right now!

Between her and Shinobu, who influenced whom?!

At first, Kanae thought that her younger sister had led Ikuko astray.

After all, people who are not so familiar with Shinobu Kocho might have a better initial impression of her.

Although Shinobu Kocho usually appears very gentle, once you get to know her a little, you'll find that... her sister is a real ticking time bomb.

Irritable, easily angered...

A small body containing great energy—that's Shinobu Kocho.

But can anyone tell her why Miss Yuko can learn so quickly?

Kanae wouldn't believe you if you said she didn't have some talent to begin with.

It's not incomprehensible that Kanae would unleash her true nature after the war ended, but how could their personalities have become so wicked?

Fortunately, Ikuko is not Shinobu Kocho. After getting to know each other better, Kanae immediately rolled her eyes at Ikuko to show her dissatisfaction.

If it were Shinobu Kocho, Kanae's eye roll would have caused trouble, and who knows what kind of tradition of the underdog overthrowing the superior would have happened.

In this respect, Ikuko is still kinder than Shinobu Kocho.

Yuko glanced at everyone and smiled, "Are you hungry? We made ramen."

"Ramen?" Inosuke's booming voice rang out as he raised his hands. "I want ramen!"

This exaggerated performance immediately caught the children's attention.

Well, it's just about watching how idiots behave.

I have no idea how Mr. Beimingjima got to know this group of idiots.

No, no, no, it's precisely because these idiots aren't very bright that Mr. Himejima got to know them, right?

These idiots must have been protected by Teacher Beimingyu to be able to live in this world.