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

Chapter 253 Please... Hit Me

After being thoroughly humiliated, Yuzui Tengen finally saw everyone off.

After leaving Yuzui Tengen's basic training, the group headed to their next destination.

On the way, Yuko asked, "Who is the closest to here?"

Shinobu Kocho: "Is this Tokito-kun's mansion?"

The special training wasn't concentrated in one place, but rather around the Demon Slayer Corps' base, which was near the Ubuyashiki residence.

Those who need an open space, like Uzui Tengen, would be trained in the mountains, while Tokito Muichiro was in charge of the practical part, which could be done in his own mansion dojo.

Tanjiro's face lit up with joy: "Tokito-kun? Come to think of it, I haven't seen him since I came back from the sword-forging village."

By now, Tanjiro has become familiar with most of the Demon Slayer Corps Pillars. To be honest, he's only not very familiar with the Stone Pillar, Wind Pillar, and Serpent Pillar.

He gets along well with everyone, even with Tokito Muichiro, who doesn't speak very nicely.

Of course, given Tanjiro's gentle nature, he could probably still talk to Shinazugawa and those two nasty guys with smiles.

Tanjiro asked curiously, "By the way, which part of the training is Tokito-kun in charge of?"

Shinobu Kocho chuckled and replied, "A real fight, Tanjiro? Want to see if you can beat him up?"

"No, no! How could you go so far!" Tanjiro said righteously. "But it would be great if we could spar and see what happens."

After all, he also wanted to improve.

Having fought those Upper Moon monsters, one can no longer indulge in entertainment and dares not stop moving for even a moment.

It's important to know that, so far, apart from Ms. Yuko, none of them have defeated the Upper Moon on their own.

Perhaps a Pillar with its markings activated has the strength to defeat the Upper Moon, which is further down the sequence, but this still does not change the fact that the Upper Moon is powerful.

Kanzaki Aoi, embarrassed, asked, "Is there a difference?"

Yu Zi said calmly, "Let's use a slightly more subtle one, one that sounds more respectable."

Tanjiro's beady eyes: "Is...that's how it is?"

So beating someone up and sparring are the same thing?

Kanzaki Aoi thought to herself, "No, no, that's not what I meant at all!"

Nezuko walked behind the group empty-handed, looking at this person with a troubled expression, then at that person.

Whom should we help share the burden?

They all look quite heavy.

"Is Nezuko keeping up?" Yuko managed to spare a thought to check if Nezuko was keeping up, and turned around to look while holding the box.

"Um, Miss Yuko, how about I help you carry some?"

"Huh? No need. Don't let my appearance fool you. If I weren't worried about the stack being too high and losing balance, I could carry it all by myself."

After a moment of silence, Nezuko quickly took two steps to Tanjiro's side. "Then, brother..."

"I don't need it. This weight isn't even enough for exercise."

Before Nezuko could even speak, Shinobu Kocho and Aoi Kanzaki said in unison, "I don't need it either."

"..."

And so, the group arrived at Tokito Muichiro's mansion, chatting and laughing.

The Demon Slayer Corps is never short of money, and each member is richer than the last.

After all, it's a job where you risk your life, a job where you could die from a single task.

Therefore, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was not stingy at all when it came to money.

As the highest-ranking members of the Demon Slayer Corps, the Pillars possess wealth comparable to that of some of today's richest individuals.

The mansion was also exceptionally magnificent.

Tanjiro didn't even notice how spacious Tokito's mansion was; he could hear a series of ghostly wails coming from inside, even from a distance.

Tanjiro: "..."

Just hearing the sound makes you feel miserable.

And thinking about it carefully, given Tokito's personality, he might be even more terrifying than Uzui-san.

Tanjiro couldn't help but feel sorry for the team members who had undergone his training.

Kanzaki Aoi saw through his thoughts and said calmly, "It was the same when you were beaten up by Miss Yuuko before."

Tanjiro apologized, looking embarrassed: "I'm sorry..."

Kanzaki Aoi generously stated, "It has nothing to do with Tanjiro; it's those other two idiots."

"Always making a lot of noise."

sweat!

A bead of sweat slid down Tanjiro's forehead.

Just how annoying are they?

Yuko recalled that, indeed, compared to the other two idiots, the noise Tanjiro made was hardly noise at all.

Zenitsu's wail was like that of a vengeful ghost, while Inosuke's was just mindless shouting.

Yuko said, "Let's not talk outside yet, let's go inside."

The mansion's gates were wide open to welcome waves of swordsmen.

Following the screams of the swordsmen, the group carried the boxes to the dojo at Muichiro's residence.

A series of crackling sounds came from inside, followed by dull thuds as wooden swords clashed, then muffled thuds as if striking flesh, and finally, the swordsmen's bloodcurdling screams.

"Ah~"

On such a hot day, this was like a bucket of cold water poured on Tanjiro, making him hesitant to push open the dojo door.

However, Yu Zi didn't have so many thoughts. She walked in front, stretched out her leg, and pried open the door.

The noise inside subsided for a moment.

"Who is it?" a swordsman asked.

"It's Lady Butterfly!"

"That's Tanjiro-sama!"

Tanjiro wasn't quite used to the respectful way people addressed him, and gave a slightly awkward smile.

It's interesting to note that when addressing other respected individuals, it's generally better to use their surname followed by "sir/madam".

When there is a close relationship but a clear difference in status, the name is often followed by "adult" to express both respect and intimacy.

When facing unfamiliar Pillars, members of the Demon Slayer Corps rarely use a second form of address.

But Tanjiro seems to have an exceptionally good personality, so much so that everyone likes to call him by his name.

Yuko's name was also discussed among the people in private, as it was common knowledge that she lived in the Butterfly Mansion.

Even if many people have never spoken to her, most of them know that she exists.

However, very few people knew her identity. She herself had mastered the Transparent Domain, and her ability to conceal her aura had reached a certain level. In addition, not everyone else had a sensitive nose like Tanjiro.

All that is known is that the Butterfly Mansion has acquired a very powerful female swordsman at some point.

He seems to have the strength of a Pillar, and some people even say they have seen Mr. Rengoku being beaten up.

However, some people expressed disbelief.

However, it is undeniable that Yuko's interactions with Hashira clearly demonstrate their equal status, so even if they do not believe that Yuko possesses swordsmanship surpassing Hashira's, they are at least on the same level.

At least in terms of status, they are the same.

Ignoring the murmurs of the crowd, Yuko put the box she was holding on the ground and looked at Tokito Muichiro, who was quietly watching them from the side.

"Muichiro, these..."

Before she could finish speaking, Tokito Muichiro walked over expressionlessly and opened his mouth.

Seeing that he seemed about to speak, Yu Zi stopped herself, intending to listen to what he had to say.

"Please...hit me."

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