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Chapter 666: Mistaken as a Little Brother by Nezuko
Chapter 666: Mistaken as a Little Brother by Nezuko
Under the spiritual power of Yecheng, Nezuko slowly opened her beautiful pink eyes, first looking at Yecheng with a puzzled expression.
Soon after, Nezuko sat up and extended her hand, gently caressing Yecheng's head.
Yecheng: "(¬_¬), Is this your family's special morning greeting?"
Tanjiro was equally surprised by Yecheng's question.
Yecheng is the Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, and in terms of age, he is at least an older brother figure to them.
Nezuko's behavior was obviously quite rude.
Just as Tanjiro was about to say something, Ryutan, wearing a red tengu mask, spoke up, "It seems that during Nezuko's unconsciousness, my suggestion to her has taken effect.
Treating all humans as her family is the suggestion I gave her while she was asleep.
And now, in her eyes, you are probably seen as her younger brother or something."
Since he was her younger brother, Nezuko, as the older sister, naturally showed her affection through her caresses, which was perfectly fine.
But Yecheng really wanted to ask, why not a brother? No matter how he looked at it, he was clearly older than the loli Nezuko.
"It has nothing to do with age. In Nezuko's perception, her family only includes those original members.
You can't be imagined as her mother, and Tanjiro is the only one she sees as her brother, so you can only be her younger brother."
Hearing Ryutan's explanation, Yecheng was speechless. Just as he was about to leave Nezuko's side, he saw disappointment flash across her face.
Out of helplessness, Yecheng sighed and reluctantly played the role of the "little brother," receiving the caresses and comfort from the loli sister.
Tanjiro couldn't help but chuckle at the awkward scene before him.
The gentle Yecheng was so different from the Yecheng who had released killing intent in Tenji Mountain that Tanjiro found it hard to believe they were the same person.
Nezuko had awakened, and at the same time, the crow assigned to Tanjiro had given him his first mission.
In a small town to the northwest, a young girl was being attacked every night, so the Demon Slayer Corps wanted Tanjiro to investigate.
With this matter settled, Yecheng had also intended to leave, but since the direction back was also to the northwest, he chose to accompany Tanjiro for the time being.
Ryutan had originally wanted to remind Tanjiro of some demon-slaying precautions, but upon seeing Yecheng's presence, he decided against saying more.
Come on, with the Demon Slayer Corps' "Strongest Pillar" accompanying them, unless they encountered Gyutaro Kurumado himself, Tanjiro and his sister could practically walk through this world unscathed. There was no need for further instructions.
"You're one lucky kid, being able to have Yecheng accompany you.
Even after passing the 'Final Selection' and joining the Demon Slayer Corps, most first-time mission-goers end up dying.
When we reach the town, if you buy me something nice, I might just save your hide when you're in real danger."
Tanjiro's expression turned peculiar as he listened to the crow on his shoulder, chattering away.
Every Demon Slayer Corps member had a crow companion, and Tanjiro had already heard about their purpose.
However, he couldn't help but notice that Yecheng's crow was significantly different from the others.
Not only was the size of this crow larger than an average crow, but its intelligence and talkativeness were also quite unusual.
"Even if you did bribe that crow, I won't lend a hand to help you.
This time, we just happened to be passing by, and this task is your own responsibility. I won't interfere.
Only through a true blood baptism can one achieve growth. Unless there are special circumstances, even if you're about to die at the hands of a man-eating demon, I won't save you.
At most, after that man-eating demon finishes you off, I'll take care of it to avenge you."
Night City spoke these words with his back turned, his tone calm and collected.
Tanjiro also nodded in agreement with Night City's words. This was his own trial, and if Night City intervened, it would defeat the purpose of the training.
After arriving in the town, Night City and Tanjiro temporarily parted ways.
Tanjiro had to investigate the reason for the missing girl, while Night City wandered around the city like a tourist.
As night fell, it was time for the man-eating demons to hunt.
Night City, who was staying in a nearby inn, soon woke up from his slumber. The Yatagarasu by his side seemed to sense something as well, flapping its wings and landing on Night City's bedside. "That pair of siblings seems to be in a tough battle. Are you really not going to help them?"
The man-eating demon causing trouble in this town was not just one but three swamp demons, resembling triplets.
Their Blood Ghost Technique allowed them to create a watery marsh on the ground and pull their victims into the water.
The missing girls from before had been dragged into the water and eaten by these demons.
Tanjiro was able to find the swamp demons with the help of a man who had lost his fiancee, and he also saved a girl who was in a state of unconsciousness when the swamp demons struck again.
According to the Yatagarasu, Tanjiro was fighting three demons on his own and had to protect two hostages, making it a difficult battle.
Seeing Tanjiro's tenacity, the swamp demons realized he was a tough opponent, and noticing his concern for Nezuko, they split up, with two of them focusing on her.
Due to her insufficient energy, Nezuko's intelligence had regressed to a childlike state. As a result, she was carelessly pulled into the swamp water.
Seeing his sister being dragged into the swamp, Tanjiro, being a siscon, didn't hesitate for a moment. He quickly jumped into the swamp demon's territory, and currently, the fate of the siblings is unknown.
The Yatagarasu, responsible for watching over them, hurriedly flew to Night City's room to deliver the news.
"If he's truly killed like this, it just proves that he's only at this level, and it shows that he's not worthy of being the protagonist.
Besides, things might not be as they seem. Pulling a user of Water Breath into the water, that man-eating demon is clearly playing with its prey.
Forget it, let's go find that man-eating demon. Even if Tanjiro is killed, we should avenge him since we've shared a connection."
With his exceptional perception, Night City quickly locked onto the swamp demons' aura, despite their ability to move swiftly underground.
Grabbing the Sun Wheel Blade by his side, Night City leaped out the window and darted through the night at incredible speed, following the aura to a dark alley.
In the alley stood a man looking lost and a girl lying unconscious on the ground.
Night City paid no attention to them as white arcs of electricity danced from his fingertips.
"Breakthrough Technique - Four: White Lightning!"
(End of Chapter)
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