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

Chapter 514 You scared me again

Hearing Yuko spouting nonsense, Kanae subconsciously took a closer look at her, making sure that the person wasn't drunk... so she really was just exaggerating.

Kanae's lips twitched slightly, thinking to herself, "Your alcohol tolerance might not even be as good as Shinobu's. All you do is talk nonsense."

The house reeked of the adults' alcohol. After the three little ones returned, they ran to play in the backyard.

Clearly, the delicious lunch wasn't enough to make them too full to walk.

Ikuko, oblivious to Kanae's speechless expression, continued with even greater enthusiasm: "If you ask me, this Shinobu is just a noob~"

"Getting drunk from such a small amount of alcohol is really lame!"

Kanae glanced at Ikuko's side, her expression shifting slightly, and reminded her, "Um, Ikuko, it's best to say less."

Yu Zi waved her hand dismissively: "It's nothing, it's nothing. I should talk to this girl more, so she doesn't think I'm afraid of her."

Kanae's eyelids twitched. Isn't it because Shinobu is drunk that you dare to act so arrogantly here now?

But just thinking about what was going to happen, Kanae couldn't help but smile, revealing a subtle smile, and pointed behind Ikuko.

That expression, clearly one of someone trying to suppress a laugh, made Yu Zi's heart skip a beat, and her body stiffen slightly.

Could it be that……

There's no reason for that; I just lay down.

Yuko composed herself and chuckled, "Kanae, you scared me again."

Kanae looked behind Yuuko and smiled slightly: "When have I ever lied to you?"

Two beads of cold sweat slid down Yu Zi's forehead. She stretched casually and coughed lightly, "Um, I'm going out for a walk."

However, as soon as Yu Zi stood up, a small hand pressed down on her shoulder.

Yuko stared blankly at Kanae: "I'm sure you're not lying to me now."

Kanae smiled and waved, as if to say, "Have a safe journey."

Yuko felt a heavy arm on her shoulder and fell onto the tatami mat.

……

After being thoroughly ravaged by Shinobu Kocho, Kanao finally helped Aoi Kanzaki back. She settled the drunken Aoi on the tatami mat and looked at Ikuko with a hint of hesitation.

Kanae noticed her hesitation and asked, "What does Kanao want to say?"

Kanao pointed to Ikuko's hair.

Yuko was tidying up her messy hair, which had been ravaged by Shinobu Kocho, and said expressionlessly, "This? Someone did it when they were drunk."

Fortunately, Shinobu Kocho was just having a drunken outburst and wasn't fully conscious, so she didn't know that Ikuko had made fun of her.

Otherwise, Yu Zi might be finished.

Kanao glanced at Shinobu Kocho, who was fast asleep beside her.

Clearly, the child knows who in the family is the most unreasonable.

There's nothing we can do; there's just one person in the whole family who has absolutely no self-awareness.

This was the same room where Kanae had just been wearing her white kimono. There was a mirror there, and Yuko fixed her hair in front of it, successfully getting her image back on track.

After hesitating for a moment, Kanao asked, "What about the others? Are they just left over in the lobby?"

Before Kanae could speak, Ikuko said, "Then Kanae can go and bring Tanjiro and Nezuko over."

Kanao suddenly realized what was happening, got up, and went outside.

Kanae smiled and said, "Ikuko is really heartless."

Yu Zi spread her hands: "There's nothing we can do, right? Those idiots got so drunk, it would be too much trouble to help them all up one by one."

"Besides, aren't there shrine staff watching over there? Nothing will happen."

Kanae smiled slightly: "That's true, everyone seems to be having a good time today."

"Not entirely. Some of your teammates who have a crush on you were just drinking heavily and saying that."

Kanae: "..."

You don't have to tell me.

Yuko then asked, "What about Shinazugawa?"

“I just went to rest on the other side with Xuanmi. He also drank quite a bit.”

Yu Zi nodded to herself, "I see, so he's a weakling who can't hold his liquor."

"..." Kanae rolled her eyes at a certain overconfident guy.

Yuko's resistance was at its peak; she could ignore anything, from eye rolls to anything else. She stroked her chin, scrutinized Kanae's casual clothes, and teased her.

"This outfit is more comfortable, isn't it?"

At this point, Kanae let out a long sigh and subconsciously tugged at her collar: "Hmm, this dress is much looser."

Although the white kimono was sacred and pure white, it was actually quite restrictive inside, making it difficult to move.

If you were to fight a ghost wearing that outfit, even jumping up would be a luxury.

"But you're very pretty, Kanae."

Kanae paused for a moment, then smiled slightly. "Thank you."

"Please continue to guide me in the days to come."

"Why are you suddenly bringing this up..."

“Speaking of which…” Yuko suddenly stared intently at Kanae, but didn’t say anything.

"What are you talking about?" Kanae touched her face, somewhat puzzled. "Is there something on my face?"

Yuko shook her head and joked, "Speaking of which, should I start calling you Mrs. Undying River from now on?"

Kanae blushed slightly and gave her a resentful look.

Although it's true, it feels unacceptable coming from Yuko's mouth.

"Mrs. Shinazugawa...it tastes weird," Yuko muttered.

Kanae's eyelids twitched. "Alright, alright, Yuuko, let's not dwell on this topic anymore. You can call me whatever you want."

“Hmm, I see.” Yuko rubbed her chin. “I feel like calling you Mrs. Shinazugawa is a bit too formal, and it’s a bit of a mouthful. I’ll just call you…”

Kanae had already nodded subconsciously, but then she heard Ikuko say something.

"Just call you Mrs."

"..."

Kanae rubbed her temples lightly. "I need to go for a walk."

Otherwise, Yuko will drive me crazy.

"Go."

Yuko waved her hand casually.

In no time, Kanao went straight to the banquet hall twice and brought Tanjiro and Nezuko over.

Nezuko was slightly better; she could stand steadily, but her eyes were somewhat unfocused.

"Sister Yu Zi? Why do you have two heads?"

"Because I'm a ghost~"

"Sister Yuzi, why are your eyes so red?"

"Because I'm a vicious demon!"

"Sister Yuzi, why is your hair so white?"

"Because I'm a ghost~"

Kanae stood at the door, laughing uncontrollably: "I really don't know whether to say you like to tease people or that you get along well with children."

Yu Zi shrugged: "Need I say more? You couldn't find a ghost as good as me even if you searched with a lantern."

Upon hearing this, Kanae suddenly sighed, "I wish Ms. Tamayo and Mr. Yushiro could come."

Yu Zi looked at him helplessly: "There's nothing we can do about it. You know their status makes it inconvenient for them to move around."

Kanae nodded: "Yes, but I'm very grateful for the greeting cards they wrote. I'll reply to them properly later."

In the past two years, Tamayo and Ikuko have maintained relatively frequent contact. Ikuko has visited Tamayo's home and was warmly received by her, but she always refuses when Ikuko invites me.

They probably understood what Tamayo meant, and there was nothing wrong with them being angry.

However, in Yuko's words, Tamayo prefers to be a little passive.

Although if Tamayo found out about this, it would likely cause another bloodbath, given Ikuko's tendency to court disaster, it was to be expected.

"Kanae, you haven't forgotten this, have you?" Yuko suddenly winked at Kanae.

Kanae looked confused, not understanding what Ikuko was doing now.

"This...this~" Yu Zi rubbed her fingers together and said directly, "The wedding gift~"

"Should we take them out and count them?"

Kanae's lips twitched violently twice. You could say this person is greedy, right? She gave her own mansion to Zenitsu and Mr. Kuwajima. You could say this person isn't greedy, right? Her behavior is just ridiculous.

Yuko probably just had another brain fart.

Kanae rolled her eyes: "It's no use counting them, I'm not going to give them to you anyway."

Ikuko: "..."

……

After the banquet that evening, most of the guests left, and even several of the pillars had to leave because they had things to do at home.

The Ubuyashiki Kagaya family, on the other hand, came to say goodbye shortly after lunch.

The Ubuyashiki clan cannot be without its head for even a day... cough, the Ubuyashiki clan has many tedious matters waiting for Ubuyashiki Kagaya to handle, so it is already difficult to steal half a day of leisure.

After a solemn farewell, he left with his wife and children.

The remaining people, after spending a few days at the Butterfly and Shinazugawa families' homes, also took their leave.

From then on, Butterfly's house became deserted again.

And because Kanae moved to the Shinazugawa area, the courtyard is much quieter than before.

"Sister, can you help me with this..." Shinobu would sometimes call out unconsciously.

Even Kanae and the three little ones were the same; for several weeks in a row, no one had gotten used to Kanae's departure.

Fortunately, the Shinazugawa family lived nearby, and Kanae would come to the clinic to see patients every day.

If they were really separated, who knows how depressed these kids would become? I reckon they'd all be sitting at the door like a cliff waiting for their sister.

……

It is said that time is the most ruthless thing in the world, but for those who are still young, the passage of time is probably just the icing on the cake.

Several years have passed since Kanae married Shinazugawa, and the two already have a child together.

They are twins.

Like her and Shinobu Kocho... well, they weren't.

The two children lay quietly in Yuko's arms, sitting in front of the clinic basking in the sunset.

Shinobu Kocho carried the things out, glanced at them, and joked, "I didn't expect Yuuko to be so good at taking care of children."

"Heh, what do you think?" Yu Zi rolled her eyes and lowered her voice. "Back then, I was a true master at raising children."

Shinobu's lips twitched slightly: "Are there any masters like that?"

Yu Zi replied proudly, "Tell me, when those two kids were crying so hard that no one could control them, who made them quiet down?"

Shinobu Kocho had nothing to say.

Because Yuko was telling the truth, when the two children started making a fuss, even Kanae and Shinazugawa couldn't handle it, but when Yuko held them in her arms, they immediately calmed down.

If Yu Zi hadn't done it in person, everyone would have suspected that she was threatening the child.

You know what, this guy might actually do something like that.

When Kanae asked Ikuko in shock how she did it, Ikuko explained in detail how to hold a child properly, how to soothe a child, and a series of other things that shattered everyone's perception of Ikuko.

Are you kidding me? !

This guy actually knows how to take care of kids?

Before Yuko answered, even though she had already calmed the children down, everyone just thought she was lucky.

Yu Zi chuckled at this, saying that these were all valuable lessons she had learned from Zhu Mizi back then!

Don't underestimate the bond between her and Tanjiro's family, you bastard!

She didn't just hold the child in her arms; she went through a test that was even more rigorous than that of a cadre!

How could you not even be able to take care of a child properly!

So...

Yu Zi is delighted to have a nanny.

Yuko was overjoyed.

"Thank you so much, Yuko." A moment later, Kanae came out of the clinic.

Yuko looked up with both hands full: "Stop talking nonsense, I want to see tangible benefits."

Butterfly squinted and said, "That's really reality."

Kanae rested her index finger on her chin, pondered for a moment, and said, "How about I have Sanemi wear a dad outfit for you tomorrow?"

"Deal." Yuko handed the child to Kanae.

"See you tomorrow, everyone."

"See you tomorrow."

After seeing Kanae off, the three little ones were in the clinic...

They can no longer be called the three little ones; the three children have now grown into young women.

...Never mind, let's just call them the Three Little Ones.

The three little ones came out carrying things: "Sister Yu Zi, Sister Ren, everything is packed."

"Okay, let's go. Should we take it home or leave it at the pharmacy?" Shinobu Kocho waved and headed back home once everyone had arrived.

……

Back at Butterfly's house, everyone called out to the quiet house, "I'm back."

Last year, Tanjiro and Kanao, Zenitsu and Nezuko, and Inosuke and Aoi Kanzaki all miraculously got married together.

Kanao and Aoi Kanzaki also left the Butterfly House and moved in with Tanjiro.

The people naturally had no complaints, but sometimes they still felt a little lonely.

It's not hard to imagine that after the three little ones grow up and get married, only Yuko and Shinobu will remain in the Butterfly family.

Yuko was already used to these things, but being used to them didn't mean she could easily understand them. Things that involved emotions couldn't be explained simply by habit.

For Shinobu Kocho, this was also a necessary experience in life.

The Butterfly House didn't feel deserted because of everyone's departure. On the contrary, Yuko and Shinobu Kocho were working hard to create wonderful memories for the three little ones.

Besides, aren't Kanae and Shinazugawa still in the city?

Everyone just doesn't live together yet. Once Kanae's two children grow up a bit more, this place will become lively again.

This is probably the meaning of marriage and having children: to ensure that the home is never lonely and that there is always someone to accompany you.