Tatsuya and Himawari stood straight facing Ryujin and Co that had just came back from the spying the Kaminari clan.
Tatsuya looked straight at Ineyo and Ineyo averted her gaze looking at Himawari. Tatsuya then recalled the words Himawari spoke to him last night
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"Listen to me Junior-kun, I know you are going through alot that you don't want to tell anyone about, that's fine, but don't treat Ineyo like she's not special to you, she has been with you all this time, so at least even if you have no romantic attraction to, make her feel special"
"Senpai?!!!"
"What is it?"
"I never knew you had this in you"
"Fufufu...Junior-kun, this you Senpai knows alot, don't take me for granted"
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Tatsuya walked up to Ineyo and raises the strands of hair on her fore head catching her by suprise.
"You look pale, go get some rest, I'll get something for you to eat" Tatsuya heads out to get something
After some minutes when everyone had freshened up and eaten they head over to the meeting tent to talk about their current situation
"There is no time to waste" Ryujin says looking at his Squad members one by one getting their attention
"By tomorrow we move. Just four days ago Tsukuguni clan had a meeting with the Kaminari clan and its probably about joining forces, if we waste any more time we shall pay for it"
Everyone in the Tent adherently listened to him and understood what was going, except Tatsuya
'They all fit together, Tsukuguni and Iguro, this world might be Demon slayer's but I'm just 70 percent sure, because the Tsukuguni clan was far back during Yoriichi Era, I guess the next battle will tell...'
"Tatsuya!!"
"Ehh Y-Yes Captain"
"Don't space out on important meetings like this"
"Yes Captain"
"Well then, get everyone ready, we shall move tomorrow" Ryujin commands
"Yes Captain!!" They replied in unison.
The following day. Just within the outskirts of Kaminari clan residence, the army of 400 men were stationed, waiting for Ryujin's order.
"Tatsuya, and Ineyo will stay behind with a 200 men, I Yasushi and Himawari will invade with 200 men, you all got that?!" Ryujin says
"Yes Captain!!"
"But I have a request Captain" Tatsuya chips in
"What is it?"
"Allow me to take on the Clan head" Tatsuya says
"Alright no problem, I couldn't care less about anybody, just make sure to get the job done" Ryujin says and gives the hand sign for the army to get ready
"Alright you lots, my orders here are simple, kill the armed, don't lay a hand on children and women, and don't die"
"Yes sir!!!" The Samurais shouts
Soon later after some hours, Ryujin and his army of 200 had entered into the village to reck havoc and slay.
"Make sure not to kill children, women and the unarmed" Ryujin shouts out to the hearing of his men
"I guess father made the right decision telling me to stay here for a while" A young man with wearing his battle gears with the Tsukuguni clan crest behind his bag, he had a dark red eyes, a long spiky hair tied together with a rubber band making a ponytail, that's right he is non other than Michikatsu Tsukuguni and behind him were Tsukuguni clan Samurais
"Ohh?? The youngster who hasn't lost a battle since he step into the battle ground, long hair red armor bearing the Tsukuguni clan crest, The Master Tactician, Michikatsu Tsukuguni" Ryujin says scanning Michikatsu from head to toe
"I'm suprised have made a name for myself in this small world" Michikatsu says
"Suprised?? Please don't make me laugh, so tell me, I came to this very grounds knowing that this is the Kaminari clan, how come you are here" Ryujin asks
"Hmm...Well like i said, I didn't come here of my will, father sent me here. And I also got to know about Shinigami-san, I am very much interested in him" Michikatsu says
"Well too bad because you won't be seeing him today" Ryujin says drawing out his Katana
"If I'll cut my way to see Shinigami-san then that I'll do" Michikatsu draws out his katana and but of them just stood in battle stance for some minutes.
After some minutes
*clank
Michikatsu placed his katana where it belonged and Ryujin followed suit
"Your strong Michikatsu" Ryujin grins
"likewise you Dragon-san"
"But I'll tell you, Tatsuya is in no room to talk with strangers, he will attack without giving it a second thought" Ryujins says
"Thanks for the information, I didn't want to see him now anyways, I'll be leaving the village to you guys, I got summoned at home" Michikatsu says and leaves the gathering with his men
After some time a big smoke signal was seen, this was a signal for Tatsuya. Tatsuya entered the village with 200 men.
The battle was still heating up as the Kaminari Samurais showed no sign of stopping, Tatsuya on the other hand just walked majestically around the village, killing anyone that came his way and looking for the Clan heads whereabout.
After some minutes of walking he came across a house that looked big and well designed. he decided to enter. As he entered into the building he see a man with a Samurais armor kneeling down facing his son who was in tears, the man notices him and looked back at his son
"It will be alright" He assured him and stands up facing Tatsuya.
"You must be here for my head" He said
"Exactly, but before that I'd like to ask you some questions"
"And what is that?" The Clan head asked
"Is there any organisation that goes by the name Demon slayer?" Tatsuya asked
"Hmmm..." The man ponders as he racked his brain
"Yeah i guess, I've only heard about them but I've seen them in person, they go around killing demons on the night, I haven't even seen the demons for myself so I don't believe in them" The Clan head answered
His answered gave Tatsuya a little bit of hope and a drive to push forward, now he was away, now he knew where he was, and now he has set his goals
"Thank you for your answer, then will should get this over with" Tatsuya draws his Katana, the sight made the clan head's son shiver in fear as he ran to the corner of the house to hide
"Very well" The clan head engaged in a fight with Tatsuya.
They were both skilled for sure so the match won't be and easy one.
*Clank
Their katana jams together, Tatsuya leaps back but the Clan head push forward with a thought and slash side ways at Tatsuya, Tatsuya performs a stunt and flips sideways dodging the attack and use his leg to kick the man sending him flying and crashing on the wall
"Father!!" the boy runs to his father
"I said stay put" He brushes his son off and stands up
"Bring it on boy" The man says and rushed to Tatsuya again slashing here and there, Tatsuya blocked some attack but recieved some bruises from.
*pant *pant
The man pants furiously, Stamina was now the core of their battle
"You are now sloppy" The man said while panting
"Hmm..what do you mean?" Tatsuya asked in confusion
"I don't know, you figure it out by yourself" The man runs at Tatsuya again slashing violently at him
'How am I sloppy?'
The leaps back to take a breath, he was covered with bruises and his own blood
'I have to end this'
Tatsuya runs towards the man but made no attempt to swing his katana but just kept running to his face
'What is this kid trying to do?'
The man makes the first attempt and slash downwards
'Mikoto-san once used this on me'
Tatsuya side steps dodging the attack and uses his katana to hit the hilt of the Clan head katana send a shock wave to his hands delaying his hands movement, Tatsuya then slash with full speed the man's stomach
*Bwaghh
The Man vomited a mouth full of blood and fell on his knees
"You are strong, one of the strongest I've met outside the village, I'll end you pain quick"
The Man bows to Tatsuya and then faces his son and gives him a last smile
*swing *thud
Tatsuya beheaded the man and blood splashed every staining Tatsuya and the clan head son. The boy stared at his father's heading rolling towards him in disbelief and despair, he couldn't cry or shout, he just stared at it. Tatsuya walked up to the boy
"You should blame your weakness" Tatsuya said to him was about his felt a burning sensation on his abdomen he looked down and noticed the the Clan heads katana pierced in his belly from behind, he turned and noticed the boy in rage as he held the blade in his arms
"You hate me right?" Tatsuya looked at him and took note of his features, he had dark hair with orange eyes and a small dark eyebrows
"I have dreams, I would kill you here because you might be a hindrance to me in the future, i don't know why but i have thay feeling, judging by your looks, you are a year or two younger than me" Tatsuya grins and pats his head
"Get stronger boy, then come and avenge your father, you may never know you might be able to kill me hahahah" Tatsuya stands up and left the house with the katana still stuck in his body, he didn't know
Tatsuya steps out of the building and was greeted with the worried face of Ineyo,
"What's the matter Ineyo-chan" Tatsuya asked
"We were looking all over for you, and what is that stuck in your body" She points to his stomach
"Ohh this" Tatsuya removes the knife and approached Ineyo and slumped to the ground
[Tatsuya's POV]
'ehh, what is this, I feel tired, let me just take some rest, I haven't done any in two months now. At least I've gotten hope, I've gotten the drive to push forward, all is not lost, Now I'm sure of one thing now, I'm sure of where I am, I'm sure I got reincarnated in Demon Slayer