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

Chapter 449 I’m back

We arrived in town at a time when it was bustling with people.

"Isn't that Tanjiro?!"

Many people recognized him.

"It really is Tanjiro! Where have you been all these years?"

Tanjiro was quickly surrounded by the townspeople and exchanged pleasantries.

"You've grown taller, Tanjiro."

The last time Tanjiro returned was last year, also in the summer, but it was afternoon then and didn't attract much attention.

Many people only learned about Tanjiro's return from others afterward, which was the first time they had encountered Tanjiro after he left home.

"This..." Tanjiro's forehead was covered in cold sweat, his hands were placed in front of his chest, and he didn't know what to do. He was at a loss as he received the enthusiasm of the crowd.

“You, you are…that young lady?” Some people also recognized Yuko.

Yu Zi smiled slightly at everyone: "Just call me Yu Zi."

Her attitude truly shocked the townspeople.

She had lived in the town for several years but had hardly ever gone out. I had assumed she was a sheltered young lady, but I was surprised to find her to be so approachable.

but……

The freckles on her jawline attracted the attention of some people, who frequently looked at them.

Although it resembled a scar, it did not detract from the young lady's beauty at all; on the contrary, it made her even more stunning.

"Tanjiro, did he really leave with you?" a townsman asked, guessing.

The Kamado family is currently living in Ikuko's mansion, and Ikuko and Tanjiro have both disappeared, which is why people have this speculation.

Occasionally, when Kamado Aoi asked her questions, she would simply give her a perfunctory answer.

Going to slay demons and such sounds very bizarre.

Yuko gave a brief reply and squeezed out of the crowd with Shinobu Kocho.

Fortunately, their attention was focused on Tanjiro, so they didn't pay attention to her.

"Tanjiro... is he that popular?" Shinobu Kocho managed to squeeze out of the crowd and took a deep breath.

“Of course.” Yuko smiled slightly. “Tanjiro is a well-known handsome man in the surrounding area. He is very kind and has helped everyone a lot back then.”

"...I think I understand." With Tanjiro's kind heart, he is definitely the type to receive a lot of praise.

Zenitsu scoffed with envy and dissatisfaction: "Tch, just a bunch of old ladies, nothing special."

He squeezed his way out of the crowd, grumbling as he did so.

But it seemed like fate was playing a trick on him. As soon as he squeezed out of Tanjiro's central encirclement, a group of young women immediately surrounded him.

"Oh my, isn't this Tanjiro? He's grown so much!"

"You've grown into an excellent adult!"

"Seriously, those arm muscles are really strong!"

"Um... everyone..." Tanjiro, his face flushed, was surrounded in the middle, not knowing what to say, and could only helplessly cast his gaze at his companions.

The blood vessels in Zenitsu's eyes burst open one by one.

hateful!

Tanjiro, that bastard!

Surrounded by older women, she even dared to show off to them!

Die! He must be killed!

Zenitsu was so jealous he gritted his teeth, wishing he could suffer in Tanjiro's place.

Yuko cast a helpless glance at Shinobu Kocho and led her away, bypassing the crowd.

Inosuke silently followed, picking his nose, leaving Zenitsu jealously pulling the others apart.

"Zenitsu has been saved! Thank you so much!" Tanjiro thanked Zenitsu in a very innocent way.

"We're partners!" Zenitsu gave a thumbs up, his heart filled with anger.

That wretched Tanjiro! Don't even think about flirting with big sister in front of him!

Zenitsu grabbed Tanjiro and left without looking back, no matter what the townspeople said. He quickly caught up with the others who had left earlier.

"So fast!" Shinobu Kocho exclaimed in shock.

Basically, they were caught up with after only a few steps.

Tanjiro looked relieved: "Thanks to Zenitsu's help."

Shinobu Kocho: “…”

Now she understood.

Shinobu Kocho didn't delve into the matter further. Turning to look at the mansion where Ikuko was knocking on the door, she exclaimed in surprise:

"Yuko has such a big house?"

Because Ikuko explained that her house was lent to the Kamado family, Shinobu Kocho could understand that this was Ikuko's home.

Yuko turned around, puzzled: "Huh? Why do you ask that?"

She's lived for hundreds of years, so it's normal for her to have some spare money, right?

Okay, it wasn't spare money, but it was money she earned honestly by robbing the rich to help the poor.

Clean and tidy.

Shinobu's eyes darted around, a smile playing on her lips: "I thought Yuuko had been sleeping under bridges all these years."

Yu Zi was speechless: "Tell me, what kind of image do I have in your eyes?"

"A beggar?"

She hasn't slept under a bridge since she met Tamayo, okay?!

Although he continued to wander afterward, he was never so destitute that he had to sleep under a bridge.

Butterfly tilted her head, pressed her index finger to her lips, gazed at the sky, and after a moment of contemplation said, "Arrogance, irritability..."

Zenitsu listened as if he had met a kindred spirit, nodding repeatedly, almost shouting, "You're absolutely right!"

Yu Zi rolled her eyes: "Are you planning to pin the seven deadly sins on me?"

Shinobu Kocho smiled faintly: "No, that's not true."

While the group was arguing, the door creaked open.

"Who is it?" A girl who looked to be about ten years old peeked out from the doorway.

"Hanako!" Tanjiro exclaimed with delight.

"Brother!" Hanako Kamado's face lit up with joy, then she saw Nezuko next to Tanjiro, "And sister too!"

"Nezuko-neechan!"

Hanako Kamado opened the door and pounced on Nezuko.

"Hanako." Nezuko caught her with a smile, then paused for a moment, "You've grown up, Hanako."

"It's gotten taller and heavier."

She could easily catch Hanako before.

But thinking about it, it makes sense; several years have passed since then.

Hanako pouted: "No~ Nezuko-neechan is being too mean!"

"Sorry, sorry, Hanako isn't heavy at all." Nezuko realized she had said the wrong thing and quickly apologized.

"Are you back, Nezuko?"

A mature, gentle female voice, tinged with emotion, came from ahead.

Nezuko subconsciously looked up and saw her mother standing on the porch with a gentle smile, looking at her tenderly.

Nezuko's nose suddenly stung with tears:

"Well, I'm back."