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

Chapter 441 Tanjiro is really popular!

"I am...so grateful..."

Tanjiro wiped away his cold sweat and sheathed his Nichirin Blade at his waist.

These two people are terrifying.

Yes, two people.

Both Mr. Steelzuka and Ms. Ikuko are terrifying.

Of course, if he had to choose one, he would choose Mr. Steel Tomb without hesitation.

This person is like a monster.

On the other hand, while Ms. Yuko can be quite frightening at times, it's mostly because Zenitsu and Inosuke are just too annoying.

At least in his memory, he had never been beaten up by Miss Yuko.

Yuko kicked Steelzuka speechlessly: "Tanjiro, you're too soft-hearted."

This child is so kind that he gets bullied by this good-looking but useless idiot.

Tanjiro chuckled awkwardly, glancing at the Yoriichi Zero Style behind Ikuko, which resembled a clone, and changed the subject, saying, "Isn't this Yoriichi Zero Style?"

"Xiao Tie, did you fix him?"

When they left the sword-forging village, this thing was basically unrecognizable as human; its body and arms had been chopped into pieces by the Black Death Beggar.

"Hmph~" Little Tie proudly put his hands on his hips, "Impressive, right?"

"Both its function and appearance are exactly the same as before it was damaged!"

Xiao Tie paused for a moment when he said this.

Tanjiro thought he wanted to praise him and was about to offer more compliments when he saw Kotetsu sigh and say:

"Well, actually, it was thanks to everyone's help."

Tanjiro paused for a moment, then clenched his fists: "That's still pretty impressive!"

"It's exactly the same as before!"

Xiao Tie chuckled, and it was clear that he was mostly happy.

Tanjiro asked in confusion, "By the way, why did you bring Yoriichi's Zero Style here?"

Xiao Tie opened his mouth to speak, but Yu Zi beat him to it: "They probably want Yoriichi to participate in the celebration banquet about Muzan's defeat."

Tanjiro: "Huh?"

Is that so? He found it surprisingly reasonable.

Xiao Tie jumped up and down twice: "What is that?! That's not it!"

"Anyway, I'm leaving this child in your care." Yuko finished joking and prepared to run away, pushing Kotetsu in front of Tanjiro, "Don't let him get lost."

Before Tanjiro could respond, Kotetsu retorted with dissatisfaction, "No way!"

Yu Zi patted his head, turned and left, leaving only the two of them and a strange creature behind.

After Yuko left, Kotetsu raised his chin and looked at Tanjiro: "How about it? Want to experience the power of Yoriichi's Zero Style?"

"Eh? Is that okay?"

Xiao Tie crossed his arms and said, "The current Yoriichi Zero Style is perfect!"

Tanjiro's eyes lit up slightly, and without hesitation, he said, "Then, please bring me a cup of tea... Pfft~"

He was speaking when Kotetsu suddenly sprang up and kicked Tanjiro to the ground.

"My back... my back is broken..." Tanjiro said, supporting his aching back, looking utterly dejected.

Xiao Tie angrily retorted, "Yoriichi Zero Style isn't for making tea, you bastard!"

"...I'm sorry." Tanjiro apologized honestly, then awkwardly changed the subject, "Anyway, let's pull out Mr. Hidetoshika first."

……

The entire Demon Slayer Corps seemed to come alive. The swordsmen fighting on the front lines, the hidden organizations providing logistical support, the Wisteria family, the trainers who had retired to the second line, and everyone from the Swordsmith Village were all invited by Ubuyashiki.

Today is destined to be a day of joy and remembrance.

Yuko also changed into black mourning clothes and followed the others to the cemetery to bid farewell to the swordsmen who died in the battle of Infinite Castle.

Even the usually unreliable Inosuke and Zenitsu were dressed in mourning clothes and stood quietly in the crowd.

Tanjiro looked at the tombstones covering the mountains and fields, and a sense of sorrow rose in his heart.

Over the centuries, the Demon Slayer Corps has lost hundreds of swordsmen.

This cemetery is filled with members of the Demon Slayer Corps, all of whom died for the great cause of slaying evil spirits.

Swordsmen, generation after generation, rarely meet a good end. If they unfortunately encounter the Upper Moon demon, they won't even have a chance to escape.

Today, we not only commemorate our fallen comrades, but also bring them the good news of Muzan's annihilation.

Hopefully, this will bring comfort to their souls in heaven.

Even knowing this fact, Tanjiro still finds it hard to be happy.

I think everyone feels the same way.

Tanjiro silently scanned the faces of the others and noticed that everyone wore a somber expression.

"Um, Tanjiro-sama..."

Suddenly, a voice brought Tanjiro back to his senses.

Tanjiro looked in the direction of the voice and subconsciously replied, "You don't need to call me 'big'... Ah, you're a member of the Hidden Ones."

The people who appeared before Tanjiro all gave him a sense of familiarity. After a moment of recollection, Tanjiro immediately remembered the members of the Hidden Ones he had encountered before.

“Yes, thanks to the swordsmen for defeating Muzan, we no longer need to engage in clandestine work.” Goto nodded slightly to Tanjiro.

He was the member of the Hidden Society who reminded Tanjiro to lower his profile when he was kidnapped and brought before Kagaya Ubuyashiki.

Tanjiro smiled and asked, "What can I do for you?"

"No, I just wanted to express my gratitude." Goto bowed deeply to him.

Tanjiro quickly waved his hand: "No need, it wasn't just one person's achievement."

Goto's face paled slightly: "Actually... it's because the other adults all refused my gratitude..."

"...Oh?" I see.

Was he the last one?

Tanjiro smiled awkwardly: "Then I'll accept it without hesitation."

Goto's sorrowful expression vanished in an instant; he bowed deeply to Tanjiro and left.

After seeing Goto off, another person came looking for him.

"Um, Tanjiro-sama, I have a question."

Tanjiro didn't recognize the speaker, but judging from his steady, rhythmic breathing, he must be a swordsman.

"Is Mr. Yushiro not coming?"

Today is a cloudy day, the sky is so dark it looks like it's about to collapse. In weather like this, even ghosts can come out and roam.

Tanjiro paused for a moment: "I'm sorry, Mr. Yushiro left with Ms. Tamayo a few days ago."

The man forced a smile: "Oh, that's a pity. I was just thinking of thanking him."

He must be the swordsman who traveled with Yushiro in the Infinity Castle, right?

As Tanjiro was thinking this, he heard another voice.

"Ah! I've finally found you! Tanjiro!"

"Ah! Mr. Murata!" Tanjiro turned around and greeted the newcomer with delight.

Murata grinned and put his arm around Tanjiro's shoulder: "I knew you had a bright future!"

"Ha ha……"

"Tanjiro... is really popular."

Not far away, Shinobu Kocho, dressed in black mourning clothes, sighed.

Kanae followed her gaze and said, "That child is indeed very good at attracting the kindness of others."

Yu Zi smiled slightly: "Kind people are always easily liked by others, aren't they?"

“Yes, in comparison…” Shinobu Kocho sighed, her gaze drifting wistfully to Tanjiro’s side. “Should we give those idiots a beating?”

Not far away, Inosuke and Zenitsu, who had been quiet just moments before, suddenly started arguing with Genya for some unknown reason, almost to the point of a physical fight.

Kanae sweated profusely: "That's very rude of you, Shinobu."

Yuko glanced at them and said, "We can ignore those two idiots."

Shinobu Kocho cupped her face in her hands: "Seriously, spending too much time with Yuuko has made me more violent."

"I won't take the blame for this."