Chapter 24: Pillar Meeting, the Pillar of the Current Timeline"We can talk about the specifics when we get back! For now, let's quickly return to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters and explain everything to the Master."Kanae didn't continue speaking, instead suggesting that everyone quickly return to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.Sanemi Shinazugawa and Kochou Shinobu nodded in agreement.Cid also had no objection; after all, he had originally intended to return to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters anyway.And so, everyone, along with some members of the Kakushi who arrived later, headed towards the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.Midway, Kanae first sent a message via her Kasugai Crow, detailing the general situation from last night, so that the Master could prepare for what was to come.Encountering Upper Moon Two necessitated organizing a Hashira Meeting....…At the Butterfly Mansion, located in the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.Cid was currently receiving treatment from Kochou Shinobu to prevent his wounds from becoming infected and inflamed.Kanae had already finished her tasks and gone to the Ubuyashiki Estate.Although his wounds had been simply treated earlier, they still required some medicinal application."Thank you for saving my sister."Kochou Shinobu said her thanks while carefully bandaging Cid's wounds.Her sister had already told her the situation beforehand.Therefore, her gratitude towards Cid was very strong at this moment.If it weren't for him, her sister would surely have died.If her sister had died, she didn't know what she would have become."What are you talking about, Kochou Shinobu."Cid smiled slightly, imitating Kanae as he gently stroked Kochou Shinobu's soft, beautiful hair.Kochou Shinobu's hair felt incredibly good to the touch, and a faint fragrance continuously wafted to his nose.The scent was somewhat like flowers, yet slightly different—it was a unique aroma belonging to a young girl.Kochou Shinobu felt the caress on her head, her face turning a little red.It was her first time being touched on the hair by a man.But she wasn't resistant internally; was it just because this person was the benefactor who saved her sister?"Don't move!"Despite her internal thoughts, Kochou Shinobu still feigned a slightly annoyed expression on the surface.Her cute cheeks, tinged with a faint blush, puffed out slightly, her high nose twitched with her breathing, and her eyes revealed a fierce, yet adorable, defiance.Cid smiled faintly and obediently lowered his hand.Unlike in the official story, this version of Shinobu Kocho also had a unique charm.Soon, after Shinobu Kocho's skilled bandaging, all of Cid's wounds were treated."Thank you, Shinobu Kocho!"Cid stood up and thanked her, then tried to move his body.He found that there was nothing particularly awkward; the bandages were tied very well."You need to be careful not to let the wounds get inflamed, or else they'll scar."Kochou Shinobu put away the medicines she had taken out, while also giving her instructions.After all, such a good physique would not look good with scars."I'll be careful. I'm leaving now."Cid nodded in acknowledgment, picked up his nichirin blade, re-hung it at his waist, and walked out of the room, preparing to attend the Hashira Meeting.This was, of course, an invitation from Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who said he wanted to introduce him to the other Hashira....…When Cid entered the Ubuyashiki Estate, he found that there were quite a few people already in the room, and it seemed as if they were all waiting for him."Sidd, come here."Kagaya Ubuyashiki suddenly spoke, extending his hand to invite him over.Cid walked to Kagaya Ubuyashiki as instructed, while the gazes of the others remained fixed on him.Excluding himself and Kagaya Ubuyashiki, there were five people seated in the room, including Kanae."Everyone, this is Mr. Cid. Kanae was able to survive this time thanks to him."Kagaya Ubuyashiki introduced Cid to the people below."What splendid hair color!"The speaker was a well-built man, wearing a sleeveless Demon Slayer Corps uniform and a ninja-like headband on his forehead.This headband was adorned with several sparkling diamonds, with a string of light blue chains hanging from each side, and a prominent ponytail behind his white hair.He was the Sound Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps—Tengen Uzui!"Amitabha, thank you, Mr. Cid, for helping the Master suppress the curse."Stone Pillar Gyomei Himejima clasped his hands together, tears streaming from his eyes, and bowed his head, sincerely thanking Cid.During the preceding period, everyone had already concluded the Hashira Meeting, and Kagaya Ubuyashiki had also informed them about some of Cid's information.Stone Pillar Gyomei Himejima was a tall, massive man with a monk-like appearance. He was completely blind and had an exceptionally long scar on his forehead.He also wore the black Demon Slayer Corpsuniform, but over it, he had a brown kasaya with the words "Namu Amida Butsu" written on it.Sanemi Shinazugawa, though looking displeased, uncharacteristically remained silent.Kanae wore a gentle smile, quietly waiting for the Master to speak.The last Hashira was named Giyu Tomioka. He had messy, spiky black hair tied in a low ponytail at the back of his head, and a pair of ocean-blue eyes.He wore the Demon Slayer Corps uniform, covered by a haori with a yellow-blue tortoise-shell pattern on the left half and a crimson floral pattern on the right half.His gaze was somewhat vacant, and his expression was a little blank as he stared straight ahead, as if everything had nothing to do with him."The reason for holding this Hashira Meeting is already very clear to everyone. Now, please, Mr. Cid, explain the abilities of Upper Moon Two once more."Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled slightly and turned to look at Cid beside him.Cid paused, then smiled helplessly and nodded.He was somewhat mysterious in Kagaya Ubuyashiki's eyes, and he had also fought Upper Moon Two for a long time.So, did he want to try and get more accurate information from him?"Upper Moon Two is named Douma. From birth, he could not understand human emotions…"In the time that followed, Cid continuously divulged all sorts of information about Douma.This information was incredibly detailed, covering both his human and demon periods, making one wonder if Cid had been constantly monitoring him.Otherwise, how could he possibly know such detailed intelligence?"Sigh!"Kanae sighed after listening, suddenly feeling a strong sense of sympathy for Douma, who had nearly killed her last night.Born unable to understand human emotions, wasn't that also a form of sorrow?"Amitabha, this person's birth was a mistake."Stone Pillar Gyomei Himejima murmured, and two lines of clear tears once again streamed from his eyes."He truly is an evil demon!"Sanemi Shinazugawa's face showed a fierce expression, incredibly angered by Douma's actions throughout his life.Creatures like demons truly ought to be exterminated!The Sound Hashira and the Water Hashira both remained silent."Given this, does it mean that at least two Hashira are needed to deal with an Upper Moon?"Kagaya Ubuyashiki frowned deeply, sighing helplessly inwardly.The Demon Slayer Corps currently only had five Hashira; their high-end combat power was still too scarce.To eliminate Kibutsuji Muzan, this level was certainly not enough.However…Kagaya Ubuyashiki involuntarily looked towards Cid.According to the enlightenment he received in the depths of his being, the hope of eliminating Kibutsuji Muzan truly seemed to rest with him.Indeed, it was better to take things slowly.
Chapter 25 Ubuyashiki Yoya: How about we get married?The Pillar Meeting concluded, and all the Pillars dispersed, leaving only Kagaya Ubuyashiki and Cidin the room."Sidd, I must thank you again for saving Kanae Kocho this time."Kagaya Ubuyashiki knelt before the tea table, lifted the teapot, and personally prepared tea for Sidd."Even if you hadn't said anything, I would have gone."Sidd smiled slightly, picked up the tea, and slowly savored it.The clear tea entered his mouth, and a unique fragrance swirled, inexplicably calming him."Oh?"Kagaya Ubuyashiki raised an eyebrow, a meaningful expression on his face.He had already vaguely sensed Sidd's special feelings for Kanae, which was why he had tried to ask him to go to her rescue.But, love?"Sidd, how about I betroth Hinai and Hinai to you?"Sidd was momentarily stunned, a little unprepared for Kagaya Ubuyashiki's sudden show of goodwill.Betroth Hinai and Nichika to him?They were his daughters, weren't they? And they were still so young."They are still young; at least wait until they are adults!"Sidd didn't flat-out refuse but used their young age as an excuse to politely decline Kagaya Ubuyashiki's proposal."They are indeed still young."Kagaya Ubuyashiki didn't say anything more, but he had already made up his mind.To forge a closer relationship with Sidd, a marriage alliance was the best method at the moment.After that, the two didn't discuss any more important matters, engaging only in some light and pleasant conversation.Soon after, Sidd walked out of the Ubuyashiki Estate, leaving the premises.When he arrived at the Butterfly Mansion, he was surprised to find Sanemi Shinazugawa standing at the entrance, seemingly waiting for him.Upon seeing Sidd, Sanemi Shinazugawa still wore his fierce expression, but he suddenly bent down and bowed."I was wrong before. Thank you for saving Kanae."Sidd stood still, a little surprised by Sanemi Shinazugawa's apology.Such a hot-headed and irritable person actually apologized?Was it Kagaya Ubuyashiki's order?"It's fine."Sidd shook his head, not caring about the previous incident, as they hadn't actually fought.Seeing this, Sanemi Shinazugawa straightened up again and walked past Sidd, his face showing a complex mix of emotions as he headed into the distance.Sidd watched Sanemi Shinazugawa's receding back, still not understanding the exact reason for his apology.Shaking his head, he stopped thinking about it and stepped into the Butterfly Mansion.He was a wounded person now; staying here was perfectly reasonable, wasn't it?"Kanao?"As soon as Sidd walked in, he immediately encountered Kanao sitting alone by the corridor."Mr. Sidd."Kanao turned her head, a faint smile on her face, this time making her decision without tossing a coin.This was thanks to Sidd's actions six months ago, mimicking Tanjiro Kamado's approach with Kanao in the original story.Now, she could freely make decisions on some ordinary matters, but for important ones, she still used a coin.There was no helping it; it would take time for her to gradually change."Kanao, where is your sister?"Sidd sat down beside Kanao and asked her."Sister Kanae is helping Sister Shinobu with some things."Kanao replied, her eyes fixed on Sidd's handsome face beside her."Is that so?"Sidd nodded helplessly. If that was the case, he couldn't go find them now.But Kanae also had injuries; she didn't even know to rest properly.During the waiting period for Kanae, Sidd chose to chat with Kanao to pass the time and, incidentally, to foster their relationship.By the time he met Kanae again, several hours had passed."Miss Kanae, were you busy earlier?"Sidd and Kanae were now sitting side-by-side in a relatively quiet spot."Yes, Shinobu Kocho asked for my help~!"Kanae's pretty face was tinged with a faint blush. She gently brushed a strand of hair from her forehead and softly answered Sidd's question.Ever since Sidd saved her, now whenever she saw him, her heart would beat even more intensely than before, and she felt a little shy deep down.She knew what this was, according to descriptions in books.This was the feeling of love.What should she do?She was very conflicted, unsure whether to express her feelings to him."What did Shinobu Kocho ask Miss Kanae to do?"Sidd gazed at Kanae, who was noticeably more bashful today, and smiled deeply. He reached out and took her soft, tender hands.There was no resistance; this was natural.After all, it wasn't the first time they had held hands.Kanae saw Sidd holding her hands, and her cheeks grew even hotter, but she still spoke, continuing to answer."Shinobu Kocho feels that her body is too petite, leading to insufficient strength, so she wants to find another way to kill demons.""Because I know a lot about medicine, she asked me to use wisteria flowers to create some poisons that could be fatal to demons."After hearing Kanae's words, Sidd understood.Kochou Shinobu might have been influenced by Kanae's near-death experience, still choosing the same demon-slaying method as in the official storyline.After all, she also wanted to protect her sister.If her sister encountered danger again and she was still unable to help, she would surely feel utterly despairing."Sidd, aren't we getting a little too close?"Kanae's face was flushed, like a vibrant red apple exuding an alluring rosiness. She looked at Sidd, who was getting closer and closer, and couldn't help but remind him."Kanae, let's be together?"Sidd's eyes were sincere, as he breathed in the faint scent of Kanae's body.The time was right. After the heroic rescue, he believed Kanae must have a great fondness for him now."Oh my! Oh my! Why did Sidd suddenly propose this?"Kanae felt as if her heart was about to leap out of her chest."It's not sudden. These are words I've wanted to say to you for a long time. After all, I was captivated by Miss Kanae's unique charm from the very beginning.""Mmm...!"Although Kanae tried to maintain a calm expression, her flushed cheeks betrayed her inner turmoil.Whenever she recalled him saving her that night, like a hero from a fairy tale, her heart simply couldn't settle down.And facing Sidd's heartfelt confession this time, she ultimately nodded in agreement.She admitted that she did indeed like Sidd.Since she had clarified this point, there was no reason to refuse."Mmm! No!"Kanae then hugged Sidd's head as he leaned in for a kiss, preventing him from doing anything too intimate."Sidd, not yet! At least wait another six months until I'm an adult, okay~?"Kanae gently refused with a tender smile, her delicate hands slowly caressing Sidd's cheeks."Alright!"Sidd looked helpless, but there was nothing he could do. Kanae was still six months away from adulthood.Before then, not even a kiss was allowed.He hated tomatoes.
Chapter 26: Mount Kumotori, Okutama, The Kamado FamilyIn the distance, Shinobu Kocho and Kanao were peeking out, watching everything that had just happened.Shinobu did not expect her sister to be dating Cid so soon.She thought it would take a while longer."Kanao, what do you think of Cid?"Shinobu lowered her head and asked Kanao, who was beside her, in a soft voice.Upon hearing this, Kanao thought for a brief moment before answering."He is handsome and a very good person."Shinobu nodded, agreeing with Kanao's assessment.It wasn't that she couldn't entrust her sister to him, but she really didn't want her sister to leave.How troublesome.Shinobu struggled with these thoughts internally....In the days that followed, while Cid was recuperating at the Butterfly Mansion, he spent time intimately with Kanae.Well, actually, it was just normal cuddling and hugging.If this were his past life, couples stopping at this stage would be harshly judged by some, but this was truly a force majeure.By the way, although Kanae was the Flower Pillar, she didn't have to manage a specific region like the other Hashira; she only needed to manage the Butterfly Mansion and treat the wounded.She was only sent on missions when there was a shortage of personnel.After a period of recuperation, most of Cid's wounds had healed, and it was time to head to Mount Kumotori, Okutama to see the Kamado family."Kanae, these are for you."Cid let go of Kanae and took out several Senzu Beans to give to her."This is..."Kanae recalled slightly, roughly figuring out what these broad bean-like things were.They must be the things Cid fed her that day.As long as one ate them, all wounds and physical strength would be instantly restored; they were truly miraculous medicine."These must be very important items, you should keep them for yourself."Kanae smiled gently and shook her head in refusal."It's fine, I have some more on me. Besides, they can be planted, although the annual harvest yield is very low."Cid shook his head, then chuckled and tossed the Senzu Beans from his hand right into Kanae's ample chest."Ah~! Sidd, you are such a tease!"Kanae shrieked, her pretty face blushing, and she hurriedly reached into her clothes to fish out the cold little items.Thankfully, they hadn't fallen out.After taking all the Senzu Beans out of her clothes, Kanae punched Cid's chest hard and gave him a reproachful look."Can I share one of these with Shinobu and Kanao?"Kanae didn't refuse again, but instead asked if she could share them with others."You are free to distribute them as you wish."Cid reached out and gently pinched Kanae's soft, tender cheek.It felt amazing!"Hmm... are you going out?"Even if Kanae was a bit slow on the uptake, she realized what was happening."Yes, I am indeed going out, but I will return every so often."Kanae was clearly a bit unhappy upon hearing this, but she didn't say anything.Just like herself, Cid must have his own things to do and couldn't always be by her side."Be sure to stay safe!"This time, Kanae took the initiative to hug Cid, pressing her cheek against his chest."You too."Cid nodded and gently stroked Kanae's silky hair.With that, Cid temporarily left the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters and headed towards Mount Kumotori, Okutama.He had to find the blue spider lily!...It was currently summer, and the air was muggy, so the people in the village were all dressed in light, cool clothing.Cid walked slowly through the village, gazing towards the high mountain ahead.This was Mount Kumotori, Okutama; as long as he climbed this mountain, he could see the Kamado family.At the same time, the blue spider lily also grew on this mountain."I wonder if I'll be able to find it."Cid was still quite nervous; after all, the blue spider lily was not easy to find, and most importantly, it needed to be found within a specific timeframe.Cid walked towards Mount Kumotori, Okutama, but was suddenly called out by a voice at the entrance to the mountain."Hey! What are you planning to do up on the mountain?"He turned around and saw a middle-aged man with black hair, around forty years old.Why did this face feel a bit familiar?Cid quickly recalled the plot of Demon Slayer and soon knew who he was.Old Man Saburo, the man who saved Tanjiro from dying at the hands of Kibutsuji Muzan.If not for his warning, Demon Slayer might have ended right as it began."Hello! Do you know where the Kamado family lives?"Cid approached the middle-aged man, intending to ask him directly for the location of the Kamado family.If he knew, he wouldn't have to waste time searching on the mountain."The Kamado family?"Upon hearing this, Saburo looked Cid up and down. He paused for a moment when he saw the nichirin blade, but quickly looked away."After you go up the mountain, head this way, then go that way..."Saburo gestured to indicate the location of the Kamado family.Cid quickly noted the specific location he described."Thank you!"Cid thanked Saburo and immediately turned to walk up the mountain.Now that he had the specific location, he should be able to find the Kamado family soon.Saburo watched Cid's retreating figure silently and shook his head."I hope nothing bad happens."To ensure safety, he went inside the house and lit the incense burner in advance.That way, he certainly wouldn't be in any danger.On the other side, based on the specific location of the Kamado family provided by Saburo, it didn't take long for Cid to find a small wooden cabin.This small wooden cabin was very ordinary, with an architectural style similar to that of Japan.At this moment, several children were playing outside the small cabin, and they hadn't yet noticed Cid's sudden arrival.Cid didn't make a sound either, but silently observed everything.Until a young girl walked out of the small wooden cabin.This young girl was wearing a warm pink kimono, her black hair was styled into a bun, and she had a pair of pink eyes that looked like lotus flowers.She was currently looking over with a somewhat uneasy expression."Hello, is there something you need?"Nezuko gathered her courage and asked, shielding her younger siblings behind her.[Nezuko's beautiful picture~]Cid was slightly stunned, then realized what was happening.Nowadays, samurais were not allowed to carry swords, so he must have been mistaken for a samurai, especially since he was carrying a nichirin blade."Don't worry, I am just here looking for something."Cid smiled gently, expressing his goodwill.Hearing this, Nezuko immediately felt relieved; it was good that he wasn't a bad person.She had really been afraid that the person in front of her was a bad person. Her brother wasn't home, and if something happened, there would be no one to resist the intruder, as the house was full of children and women."Nezuko, what's wrong?"Just then, another person walked out of the small wooden cabin.It was also a woman, and this woman's appearance was very similar to Nezuko's.
Chapter 27: Aoi Zaomen: Looking for wild vegetables here?The difference was that this woman was a beautiful lady who still retained her charm.This was clearly Nezuko's mother, Mrs. Kamado.Mrs. Kamado wore a purple ichimatsu-patterned kimono with a white square-collared long garment over it, and a white headscarf tied on her head.Cid could see her face, partially covered by the headscarf; it was a beautiful face with purple eyes and a beauty mark at the corner of her lips.If she were to change into a beautiful dress, she would certainly be much more beautiful than many other women.Of course, she was still beautiful as she was, but her attire had sealed away her beauty and figure.Even so, one could still vaguely discern the curves of her ample figure."Hello, may I ask who you are?"Mrs. Kamado walked up to Cid, looked up slightly at him, and asked with a polite smile on her beautiful face."My name is Cid, and I'm looking for something on this mountain."Cid smiled and replied to Mrs. Kamado in front of him."Is that so? Do you need any help?"Mrs. Kamado showed a look of realization."Ah~! My apologies, let's go inside and sit down first."Mrs. Kamado suddenly reacted at this moment and warmly invited Cid to come inside and sit.It was not right to let a guest stand outside; that would be impolite."Alright!"Cid nodded in agreement and followed Mrs. Kamado into the house, with Nezuko trailing behind them.After passing through the entrance, they arrived in the living room. Mrs. Kamado knelt at the table, while Cid placed his nichirin blade to the side and sat cross-legged.Mrs. Kamado only noticed the nichirin blade at this point, her eyes showing surprise for just a moment, but she did not feel uneasy like Nezuko had earlier.As expected of Tanjiro Kamado's mother, she remained calm when encountering unexpected situations.Nezuko brought a kettle at this time and poured a cup of water for both of them with practiced movements.There was no tea, just plain boiled water.This was normal, as their family's financial situation was not good to begin with, and now they surely relied on Tanjiro Kamado alone to earn money by selling charcoal."Madam, I will give you a sum of money, and you can search for the item on my behalf."Cid directly got to the point with Mrs. Kamado.If he relied on himself to find the blue spider lily, he didn't know how long it would take.After watching Demon Slayer in his previous life, based on some netizens' speculations, it seemed the blue spider lily was eaten as a wild vegetable by the Kamado family.Mrs. Kamado's expression froze, and she cautiously spoke."May I ask what Mr. Cid is looking for?"She had to ask this clearly, otherwise, if what they were looking for could bring about a deadly disaster, their family would surely be affected as well."Don't worry, it's nothing special, just a type of wild vegetable.""It's a blue wild vegetable, but it only appears during the daytime at specific times each year. I accidentally tasted some here before, so I want to eat it again.""Madam, can you help me find it?"Cid described some characteristics of the blue spider lily and conveniently made up a lie.Since Tanjirou wasn't home now, no one would know if it was true or false."This money is an advance payment for Madam."Cid took out a bag of money and placed it on the table, pushing it towards Mrs. Kamado."This…"Mrs. Kamado looked at the bag in front of her but chose not to accept it.Through the description Cid had just provided, she already knew what kind of wild vegetable it was.She picked that wild vegetable every year to eat; it did taste good, but she hadn't expected this gentleman to be willing to pay her to find it.And the money was quite a lot."Mr. Cid, I have some impression of the wild vegetable you mentioned. If you want to eat it, I'll gather more when I go out. You really don't need to give me money."Mrs. Kamado shook her head, unwilling to accept the money.To her, it was just an ordinary wild vegetable, not worth this much money at all, and selling it wouldn't earn much either."No, Madam, this is a transaction between us, how can I not give you money?"Cid also shook his head and directly forced the money into the hands of Nezuko, who was sitting obediently by the side."Huh?"Nezuko was a bit confused; how did the money end up with her during the conversation?"Then thank you, Mr. Cid!"Mrs. Kamado was a little helpless and could only accept the money.This was not ill-gotten wealth; it was obtained through a mutual agreement, only the amount was a bit more than a normal transaction.Next, Cid and Mrs. Kamado chatted a lot more.He successfully learned that it would still be several months before the blue spider lily appeared this year.Fortunately, Mrs. Kamado knew the approximate date, so he just needed to come a few days in advance to wait for the blue spider lily to appear."Brother is back!"At this moment, Nezuko's cute cheeks were filled with joy as she gently pulled open the sliding door and entered the house, with a young boy carrying a basket on his back behind her."Tanjirou, welcome home."Mrs. Kamado turned her head and smiled at the boy who had returned to the doorway.Tanjirou was a young boy with deep red hair, red eyes, a scar on his left forehead, and a green ichimatsu-patterned haori.He looked at the stranger in the house, his eyes showing no surprise.Because he relied on his keen sense of smell and had detected the scent of a stranger when he was near his home.He had initially thought there was danger, but Nezuko had just told him that this person seemed to be a good person.And now, using his sense of smell up close, he indeed did not detect any dangerous scent from this person."Tanjirou, this is Mr. Cid."Mrs. Kamado gestured towards Tanjirou, introducing Cid."Hello! I am Tanjiro Kamado!"Tanjirou bowed and introduced himself to Cid."Hello."Cid smiled and nodded, while his heart became more cautious.Although he truly had no ill intentions, it was still better not to let Tanjirou discover any problems.If he were to discover that Cid was lying, it would inevitably lead to some trouble."Mr. Cid, please stay and have dinner with us."Mrs. Kamado saw that Tanjirou had returned and it was almost dinner time, so she invited Cid."Alright."Cid nodded and did not refuse; he also wanted to talk to Tanjirou about some things.According to the plot, the Kamado family would be accidentally discovered by Kibutsuji Muzan in a little over a year, and he wanted to try to change that.Mrs. Kamado got up from her kneeling position and went to the kitchen to start preparing dinner.Nezuko blinked her cute pink eyes, cautiously glanced at the handsome Cid, and then immediately ran to the kitchen to help."Tanjirou, let's talk."Cid stood up and walked to Tanjirou, inviting him.Tanjirou was startled, somewhat at a loss, scratching his head with his hand, clearly unsure what Cid wanted to talk about, but he still nodded in agreement.The two walked out of the house, one after the other. 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Chapter 28 Tanjiro Kamado: My ancestor was actually a big boss?"Tanjirou, I hope you can move."Cid didn't explicitly mention Kibutsuji Muzan, but instead used a more subtle way of expressing himself."Why?"Tanjirou immediately had a head full of questions.He didn't understand why this stranger would suddenly ask their family to move to a different place."Do you know about demons?"Cid was not in a hurry, preparing to slowly explain to him."Demons?"Tanjirou shook his head, indicating he didn't know, and he looked confused."That's right, demons are monsters, terrifying monsters that feed on humans. They only appear at night because the sun is their fatal weakness.""They possess endless lifespans, bodies that never decay, and some strange abilities. They are terrifying creatures that ordinary humans cannot defeat."Cid explained the terrifying nature of demons to Tanjirou.As expected, upon hearing that demons were such creatures, a look of worry immediately appeared on Tanjirou's face.He hadn't expected such creatures to exist in the world.If a demon came to their home, could he protect his family?No, he couldn't. He was just an ordinary person, and Mr. Cid had just said that ordinary people could not defeat demons at all."However, your Kamado family is a little different, Tanjirou."Cid's tone suddenly shifted; he now sounded very much like a charlatan."Our family?"Tanjirou was again full of questions. Their family had been charcoal burners for generations, and it seemed no different from ordinary people, right?Cid nodded, then looked at Tanjirou and asked."Does your family have a dance passed down through generations?""Yes."Tanjirou immediately thought of his family's Dance of the Fire God and nodded in response."That's not a dance; it's a Breathing Method."After saying this, Cid took a step forward, black electric arcs shimmering around him, appearing five meters away as if teleporting.Tanjirou's face was shocked. He rubbed his eyes, realizing this wasn't an illusion and everything he was seeing was real.In a flash, Cid teleported back to his original spot."What I just used was Thunder Breathing, a type of Breathing Method.""Breathing Methods belong to the Demon Slayer Corps. When used, they can enhance human physical abilities, allowing ordinary people to fight demons."Upon hearing this, Tanjirou fell silent.Because he possessed an extraordinary sense of smell, he knew that what Cid said was not a lie; it was all true.He was thinking about why Cid would tell him such secrets.Could it be related to moving?"Is Mr. Cid worried about our family's safety?"Thinking this, Tanjirou looked up at Cid and asked."Yes."Cid nodded calmly, admitting it directly.Although he wasn't a great philanthropist, he truly didn't want the same events as in the original story to happen.If everything remained exactly the same as in the original, what would be the meaning of his transmigration?If nothing changed, why would he even come here?Fate, it can be changed!There is no such thing as something already predetermined!Tanjirou's heart warmed, and he showed a touched expression."Do we really have to move? Mr. Cid, can you teach me how to become stronger?"Despite this, Tanjirou still didn't want to leave his ancestral home, where his family had lived for generations."Your family's dance might be the long-lost Breath of the Sun. If Kibutsuji Muzan discovers it, he will definitely come to wipe you out!""And Kibutsuji Muzan is the progenitor of all demons."Cid shook his head, telling Tanjirou the reason for moving.Tanjirou's expression froze. So that was it.The progenitor of demons?Cid saw the struggle on Tanjirou's face and hadn't expected him to make a decision immediately anyway."I can teach you to become stronger first. Then, I'll take you to see real demons, and it won't be too late to make a decision then."Tanjirou heard this, nodded gratefully, and agreed to the proposal.And so, Cid decided to stay here for a period to teach Tanjirou how to become stronger.....In the afternoon, after lunch, Cid took Tanjirou to an open space."Tanjirou, try to perform the dance as a sword technique."Cid threw him an iron sword he had on him.This iron sword had been stored in his Devouring Pouch before; it was the weapon he used before he had a nichirin blade, and its sharpness was much better than ordinary weapons.Tanjirou took the iron sword and found it wasn't very heavy.Was it because he often went down the mountain to sell charcoal and his body was relatively strong?"Big Brother Cid, but I don't know sword techniques?"After the events of the morning, Tanjirou's way of addressing him had become more intimate.He scratched his head, looking a bit embarrassed.There was nothing he could do; he was just a charcoal burner. How could he possibly have studied sword techniques?Cid stroked his chin in thought, then smiled."Then just hold the sword and dance it out."The dance was just a form; as long as he danced it correctly, combined with the right breathing rhythm, it would surely work."Okay!"Tanjirou's eyes were resolute. He took a deep breath and, following the breathing rhythm Cid had taught him, slowly began to perform the Kagura Dance of the Fire God.Cid stood by, watching quietly, only correcting Tanjirou when his breathing rhythm was wrong.As Tanjirou's mind became calm and his breathing extraordinarily steady, faint, burning crimson flames began to appear around his body.These flames danced with his movements, looking incredibly lifelike.After performing all twelve forms of the Kagura Dance of the Fire God, Tanjirou's eyes were filled with surprise."Is this a Breathing Method?"He moved his body, feeling no fatigue at all, and a look of awe appeared on his face.Just as his father had said, when he danced, it felt as if he had endless strength.Cid, standing nearby, nodded, quite satisfied.He needed to gradually master the Breathing Method; his main teaching was sword techniques."Tanjirou, next is learning sword techniques.""Yes!"Tanjirou responded with full motivation. Having just experienced the power of the Breathing Method, he really liked this feeling.Most importantly, he wanted to become stronger to protect his family.....The first day of teaching quickly ended. Cid chose not to stay overnight at Tanjirou's house.Instead, he casually found a spot on the mountain to set up a tent and sleep.Their house wasn't very big, and they all slept crammed together. He wouldn't have a room to stay in anyway, so it was better to sleep outside.Over the next few days, Cid continuously taught Tanjirou until he went out to chop wood with an axe.Before winter arrived, he had to chop enough wood and then burn it into charcoal to sell. Only this way could they maintain their family's livelihood.Tanjirou Kamado had passed away early, and young Tanjirou had already started taking care of the entire family. It was truly hard work.Despite this, chopping wood could also be considered part of his training, allowing him to practice his use of the Breathing Method.
Chapter 29 Sid: Hey, we are one family, so we don't have different opinions."Mr. Cid, what do you and big brother do every day?"At this moment, Nezuko suddenly found Cid, her face full of curiosity.She sat directly beside him, her big pink eyes wide, and her cute, tender white cheeks showing a desire for knowledge."Nezuko? You can call me Big Brother Cid, it's more affectionate."Cid reached out and gently stroked Nezuko's head. Unlike when they first met, for some unknown reason, her black hair was no longer tied up but flowed freely.This gave her an aura of a youthful girl."Mm... Big Brother Cid."Nezuko's cheeks were pink, and although a little shy, she still changed her address.If big brother called him that, then it must be fine for her to do the same."Nezuko is so well-behaved."Cid smiled, very fond of the adorable Nezuko, and for the time being, had no wicked thoughts.After all, she was still young, how could he have such sordid thoughts?"Big Brother Cid, you haven't answered my question yet!"Nezuko pouted her pink lips, and with her cute expression, if a certain loli-con saw her, they would surely act like a beast."Nezuko, do you really want to know?"Cid had already withdrawn his hand and asked with a smile."Yes!"Nezuko nodded vigorously, her pink eyes sparkling like real gems."Well, your big brother is training."Cid still didn't mention anything about demons, choosing to give a vague answer."Ugh... Big Brother Cid is bullying me."Nezuko felt cheated, and her small face immediately showed dissatisfaction.What kind of answer was that?"It's better if Nezuko doesn't know."Cid chuckled softly, reaching out to rub Nezuko's small head to comfort her.Nezuko once again felt the warmth from the top of her head, her beautiful eyes slightly narrowed, and a comfortable feeling actually rose within her.Even when big brother patted her head, it wasn't this comfortable."Okay."Nezuko nodded, no longer dwelling on the matter....A month passed in the blink of an eye.During this month, Cid had been teaching Tanjirouto become stronger, but he hadn't neglected his own training either. Although his strength improvement had slowed down, it was better than nothing.After all, talent wouldn't give you chiseled muscles.And today, Cid was finally ready to take Tanjirou to witness the true form of a demon.At night, in the cold and quiet mountain forest, Tanjirou cautiously followed behind Cid."Big Brother Cid, are there demons near our home here?"Tanjirou looked nervous, his eyes constantly scanning his surroundings, his nose twitching slightly, and his hands tightly clutching the weapon in his arms, as he asked softly."Possibly."Cid didn't deny it, although he wasn't sure if there were demons on Mount Kumotori, Okutama, and the Observation Haki he sent out hadn't detected anything unusual.However, it was still very possible for demons to be hiding in this place.Because there was a village at the foot of the mountain, and the mountain itself was densely forested. Such places usually had demons.Gusts of cold wind blew, and the leaves rustled with terrifying sounds, as the two continued to walk through the dimly lit mountain forest.Until the distant bushes suddenly made a strange sound.Tanjirou's body stiffened, and he immediately stopped in place, a look of horror in his eyes, because his nose caught a very strong stench.This stench was like a mountain of rotting flesh, and the foul odor was suffocating, making him want to cover his nose and vomit.He had never smelled such a disgusting odor!"Is it a demon?"Tanjirou nervously swallowed, quickly drew the sword from his arms, and stared intently at the dense bushes.Cid also looked at the bushes ahead, a slow curve forming on his lips.He didn't expect there to actually be a demon in this mountain.In his Observation Haki perception, the demon hiding in the bushes had nowhere to hide.And it was constantly watching his every move.This demon thought they hadn't discovered it, and was still making small movements, trying to lure someone over, then ambush them by surprise.What a low-level trick.Cid scoffed softly, gesturing to Tanjirou with his eyes.Tanjirou understood, immediately realizing that the thing hidden in the bushes was a demon.He took a deep breath, activated his Breathing Method, and as he charged forward, his hands gripping the sword also quickly swung out a slash."Breath of the Sun, First Form: Dance!"Crimson flames burned on the silver-white blade, and Tanjirou swiftly swung a circular slash towards the cluster of bushes.Swish!"Ah!"A scream rang out, and the demon hiding in the bushes had an arm severed.A look of terror appeared on its ugly face, because it found that it couldn't heal its body, and there was a strong burning sensation at the wound."Damned human!"Terror and hatred were revealed in the demon's eyes.It endured the pain, cold sweat beading on its forehead, and quickly turned to flee into the distance.Tanjirou still stood there blankly, looking a little at a loss.Clearly, he hadn't expected to drive the demon away with a single blow."Tanjirou, you can't let him escape. If he successfully escapes, he will find an opportunity to kill your family."Cid spoke up at this moment to remind Tanjirou.Tanjirou's face panicked, and a scene of his entire family being killed by this demon involuntarily flashed in his mind. His arm gripping the sword hilt unconsciously tightened.He didn't hesitate at all, and hurriedly chased after the demon.If he really let this demon escape, and it killed his entire family when he wasn't home, then he would be the culprit of the whole thing.Such a thing must not happen!Tanjirou gritted his teeth, pushing his Breathing Method to its limit to aid his running legs, and soon caught sight of the demon fleeing in disarray.While running, he also struck a pose as if holding a dagger and thrusting forward, the sharp blade pointing directly at the demon ahead."Breath of the Sun, Seventh Form: Solar Halo Dragon Dance!"Puff!Tanjirou instantly thrust to the front of the demon, with a dazzling circle of crimson flames surrounding him."Ugh..."The demon's running steps slowed. It looked down at the rapidly passing scenery below, a little confused, and its headless body soon fell to the ground with a "thud."A hint of pity appeared in Tanjirou's resolute eyes as he quietly watched the demon continuously turn to ash and dissipate."Tanjirou, well done."Cid jumped down from a large tree and came to Tanjirou's side, patting his shoulder."Big Brother Cid, thank you for teaching me to be stronger."Tanjirou turned around, his eyes filled with deep gratitude."Hey, no need for formalities among family."Cid chuckled, patting Tanjirou's shoulder again.Tanjirou was stunned for a moment. Although he didn't quite understand the exact meaning of the phrase, it probably meant that their relationship was very good, right?
Chapter 30: Heading to Tokyo, Miss TamayoThe next morning, Cid Greirat arrived at the Kamadofamily's house once again."Big Brother Cid."Nezuko, who was washing clothes outside, beamed with joy. She immediately stood up and trotted over to Cid."Nezuko, I've come to say goodbye today."Cid lowered his head and gently stroked Nezuko's soft, delicate, and adorable cheeks."Where are you going, Big Brother Cid?"Nezuko opened her bright pink eyes wide, her expression clearly showing some disappointment.Over the past month, the two had spent a lot of time together, and she really liked the feeling of having Cid's company, but he was leaving today.An inexplicable sadness welled up in her heart."I have some business to attend to, and it's not like I'm not coming back."Cid smiled slightly and patted her head to comfort Nezuko."Mm..."Nezuko didn't say anything, just nodded, fully enjoying the familiar sensation of being patted on the head.Afterward, Cid said his goodbyes to Mrs. Kamado, Tanjirou, and the others one by one, before setting off to head toward his next destination.He was basically certain he could obtain the blue spider lily, so now only the method of becoming a demon remained.In the Demon Slayer World, there were only two options for becoming a demon.One: Accept the blood of Kibutsuji Muzan, but one would be under his absolute control.Two: Accept the blood of Tamayo. Although the blood in her body still belonged to Kibutsuji Muzan, it would not be subject to any control.Cid chose the second option, so he prepared to head to Tokyo to find Tamayo....A few days later, Tokyo, Asakusa District.The bustling streets were crowded with people walking along. Some stopped at snack stalls, others at clothing stores, and everyone had a smile on their face.In this era in Japan, such foot traffic was indeed quite good.Dressed in a loose white kimono, Cid was sitting in front of a small ramen shop, wearing a strange monocle over his left eye.This, of course, was no ordinary pair of glasses, but a tool he had created using Divine Machine Hundred Refinements.This tool required the use of some flying insects; its purpose was surveillance, with the images seen by the insects being transmitted to the glasses in real-time.The maximum surveillance range was ten kilometers, which was quite decent.Cid ate the udon noodles on the table, his expression slightly helpless.He had been in Tokyo for two days, but so far, he still hadn't found any trace of Tamayo or Yushiro.Although their residence was hidden by a Blood Demon Art, he believed his Byakugan could see through it; he just didn't know where they lived.If he were to search the entire Asakusa District, it would certainly take a lot of time, so it was better to use the flying insect surveillance method.As soon as they walked out and appeared on the streets, he would immediately get the news."Boss, another bowl."Cid quickly finished the bowl of udon noodles, but his stomach was not yet full."Right away, please wait a moment."The boss responded with a smile and immediately started cooking another serving of noodles.With one hand supporting his chin, Cid pondered how to get Tamayo to agree to turn him into a demon.She was a kind demon, and over the course of several hundred years, she had only ever turned one person into a demon—Yushiro—and that was when he was on the verge of death.He was in perfect health, so she definitely wouldn't agree, would she?He had to think of a way to get her to agree.Just as Cid was tapping his fingers on the table, lost in thought, the boss quickly brought a bowl of hot udon noodles and placed it on the table."Your udon noodles, please enjoy."Cid snapped out of his thoughts, having already come up with a rough plan in his mind.He smiled, picked up his chopsticks, and continued eating the udon noodles.However, when he was halfway through this time, his movements suddenly paused.This was because one of the flying insects had transmitted an image containing the figures he was currently looking for.He finished the remaining udon noodles in one gulp, left money on the table, and then hurriedly ran toward the location of that flying insect, leaving the confused ramen shop owner behind.Cid wove continuously through the crowded flow of people, all the while keeping the flying insect close to them.As he passed through street after street, the figures standing in a clothing store ahead came into view.It was indeed Tamayo! And Yushiro as well.As Cid rapidly approached Tamayo, Yushiro also noticed his figure.He quickly scanned Cid's entire body and, finding no suspicious items, still wore a wary expression as he shielded Tamayo behind him."Yushiro?"Tamayo noticed Yushiro's sudden movement and looked puzzled."Lady Tamayo, there is a suspicious person approaching."Yushiro's eyes were guarded, his body poised to attack at any moment.Cid stopped running and just stood at the shop entrance, not approaching Tamayo and Yushiro any further, but gestured for them to follow him.There were too many eyes here; it was not a good place for a conversation.Tamayo stared at Cid, hesitating slightly, as if considering whether to follow.She could tell he was not a demon, but a human."Lady Tamayo, this is likely a trap."Yushiro said anxiously, trying to persuade Tamayo."It's fine, Yushiro."But it was no use; Tamayo ultimately chose to follow and see.Yushiro had no choice but to follow behind Cid with Tamayo, though his eyes were constantly watching him.If there was anything amiss, he would immediately take Tamayo and run.Before long, Cid led the two demons into a dark, deserted alleyway and used Observation Haki to prevent anyone from eavesdropping."Miss Tamayo."Cid stopped and turned around, finally having the time to properly take in the stunning beauty of the elegant woman before him.Tamayo had a pale, beautiful face. She wore her long black hair parted in the middle and styled into a large, low, and pretty bun, which was secured by a floral hair ornament.Her full lips were pressed together, and her pale purple eyes revealed an inexplicable gentleness. She was wearing a deep purple kimono decorated with wavy, light purple branches and red flowers, with a wide beige sash tied around her waist.[Beautiful image of Tamayo~]"Sir, who are you?"Hearing how Cid addressed her, the look of confusion on Tamayo's face deepened.The person clearly knew her, but she had absolutely no impression of him."Miss Tamayo, I want to make a deal with you."Cid chose to be straightforward and stated his purpose directly."I am just a simple doctor. What does the gentleman wish to trade with me?"Tamayo gazed quietly at Cid with her pale purple eyes, which looked like mist."I want to become a demon."Cid stated his goal with an unchanging expression.Tamayo's eyes widened. It wasn't that she was shocked Cid knew she was a demon, but rather that he would proactively ask to become one. What was his motive?"Who the hell are you?!"Hearing this, Yushiro could finally no longer hold back; he blocked Tamayo once again, staring intently at Cid and demanding angrily.
Chapter 31: Collaboration with Tamayo"Yushiro."Tamayo gently placed a hand on Yushiro's arm and shook her head, signaling him not to act like that.Upon hearing her, Yushiro immediately scurried back to the side, though the wary look and expression on his face did not disappear."What is your purpose in becoming a demon?""Of course, to become a perfect being!"Cid had no intention of hiding it. He smiled, spread his arms, and told Tamayo the truth.Tamayo and Yushiro's pupils simultaneously constricted, instinctively reverting to their demonic vertical slits.When she recovered, Tamayo's delicate brows furrowed tightly."I'm afraid I cannot agree."Tamayo shook her head, refusing.She dared not casually turn people into demons, fearing that another Kibutsuji Muzan would appear in the world."You only need to help me become a demon, and then I will help you kill Kibutsuji Muzan."Cid stated the terms of the trade, still a little worried that Tamayo would not agree.Upon hearing this, Tamayo fell silent for a moment.Her lifelong wish was to kill Kibutsuji Muzan, so she was naturally very tempted.But she also feared killing one Kibutsuji Muzan only for another Kibutsuji Muzan to appear, especially one she had personally created.Yushiro also remained silent at this time, for he knew what Tamayo was thinking.Cid frowned slightly, knowing that without further effort, the other party would not agree."I know where the blue spider lily is.""What?!"Tamayo instantly looked up, an expression of disbelief on her face.This was normal, after all, the blue spider lily was something Kibutsuji Muzan had painstakingly searched for over a thousand years.As long as he ate it, Kibutsuji Muzan would be able to become a perfect being, unafraid of sunlight and no longer needing to consume humans!"Are you telling the truth?"Tamayo found it hard to believe and asked with a trembling voice."It's true. So, do we have a deal?"Cid nodded, his eyes filled with certainty.Tamayo's expression was complex. After a long period of contemplation, she finally made a decision."I agree. Come with me, this is not the place to talk."Tamayo sighed, turned around, and slowly walked out of the alley.Cid smiled and immediately followed.On the way, Yushiro quietly asked Tamayo,"Lady Tamayo, why did you agree to him?"He was very confused, as this was clearly not a wise decision.Tamayo merely shook her head, not answering his question.She had considered many factors before agreeing to the trade, especially since this human knew the whereabouts of the blue spider lily.If she didn't agree to him, it was very likely that Kibutsuji Muzan would get this information, which was the last thing she wanted to happen.After a long while, the three of them, after many twists and turns, finally arrived in front of a wall.Tamayo led the way forward. The moment she touched the wall, her body passed directly through it and disappeared."Follow me."Yushiro said grumpily, then also passed through the wall.Cid naturally knew what was happening and calmly followed the two.As his body felt as if it passed through a transparent film, the scenery before him immediately changed. It was no longer a wall, but a large house.Outside the house, there was also a courtyard with some trees planted, giving the place a feeling of a secluded paradise.Once all three were seated in the living room, Tamayo remained kneeling and looked up at Cid."May I ask your name, sir?""Cid."Cid stated his name."I can agree to the trade, but you must promise not to disclose any information about the blue spider lily's whereabouts to Kibutsuji Muzan."As Tamayo said this, her beautiful face became slightly distorted, showing how much she hated Kibutsuji Muzan."Of course, and I will help you eliminate Kibutsuji Muzan together."Cid nodded with a faint smile, agreeing.When Tamayo's mood returned to normal, a hint of apology appeared on her pale, beautiful face."I apologize, I lost my composure just now. Shall we begin now?"What she meant by "begin" was naturally asking if Cid wanted to become a demon immediately."No, it's not time yet. I will notify you when it is."Cid shook his head slightly, refusing.Tamayo was somewhat puzzled by this. What did he mean, "not time yet"?"Can you explain in more detail?"Cid did not refuse Tamayo's request, but his gaze shifted to Yushiro, who was standing nearby, his meaning clear."Yushiro, please step outside for a moment."Tamayo immediately understood his meaning and turned to instruct."Lady Tamayo, what if he harms you later?"Yushiro's face showed reluctance, and his tone was a bit unwilling, as he feared that Tamayo would be in danger if he left.This man's origins were unknown; even if Lady Tamayo chose to trust him, he would not trust him so easily."It's alright."Tamayo gently shook her head, signaling Yushiro to rest assured."Yes."Although Yushiro was unwilling, he did not disobey Tamayo's words and slowly walked out of the room, practically looking back every three steps.Finally, only Cid and Tamayo remained in the room.Cid released his Observation Haki, discovering that Yushiro outside was neither too far nor too close—it was a distance where he couldn't eavesdrop, but could quickly return.Poor child, did he not know that a simp who simps to the end will have nothing?He sighed inwardly."Mr. Cid, can you explain the situation in detail now?"Tamayo smiled faintly, her gentle, light purple eyes calmly observing the handsome, golden-haired young man before her."Hmm, the situation is..."Cid nodded slightly and slowly began to tell Tamayo about the actions he planned to take.A long time passed, and Tamayo fell into deep thought.After their conversation, she had gained a better understanding of the blue spider lily's information.However, she still didn't know where it grew; he was clearly deliberately concealing it."So, I'll need to go out and follow you to a certain place then?"Tamayo looked up, confirming the information once more."That's right. You'll wait there, and then when I return, you can turn me into a demon."Cid nodded in response.This couldn't be helped; the blue spider lily would wither just a few days after blooming, so the action had to be swift. Thus, Tamayo needed to wait near Mount Kumotori, Okutama in advance."Alright, but I hope you can assist me with my research after you become a perfect being."Tamayo indicated her understanding, then suddenly lowered her posture and made a request."No problem."Cid did not refuse. After all, what she was researching was a special medicine that would be beneficial for killing Kibutsuji Muzan, so there was no reason to refuse.Thus, both parties successfully reached a cooperation.Tamayo would help Cid become a demon, and Cid, in turn, would help her kill Kibutsuji Muzan and assist with her research.
Chapter 32 Obtaining the Blue BlossomIn the blink of an eye, several months passed again; the lush green leaves had withered, and golden maple leaves carpeted the ground, signaling the arrival of autumn.At the same time, it was also the season when the blue spider lily was supposed to appear.Cid came to visit the Kamado family again today."Mrs. Kamado, have you gathered those wild vegetables?"Cid sat cross-legged at the table, taking a small sip of the warm plain water Nezuko had just poured for him."Not yet, it should be in about three days."Mrs. Kamado smiled slightly, indicating it wasn't time yet.Cid understood inwardly; with only three days left, it was fortunate he had already reminded Lady Tamayo to come.Calculating the time, it would take her about two days to travel from Tokyo to this vicinity, so he would only need to wait one more day then.This was considering she couldn't travel during the day; otherwise, she could arrive here in about a day."Is that so? Then I'll trouble you then, Mrs. Kamado! I'll come again in a few days."Cid nodded slightly, standing up to indicate his understanding.After he left the Kamado family, he walked directly to a cave he had previously lived in.The next three days needed to be spent here, until the blue spider lily appeared.Despite this, Cid still took out his Devouring Pouchand released a large number of metal flying insects resembling flies from it, putting on a lens over his left eye.He commanded this swarm of insects to start searching for traces of the blue spider lily on the mountain in advance.After a long time, Cid sighed helplessly."As expected, I still have to wait?"There was no other way; he could only choose to wait patiently, but the fly-like insects he had released earlier were not recalled, instead, they were left as surveillance.If there was any danger, he could know immediately, and he could also track Mrs. Kamado then.… … … …Three days later, in the afternoon.Cid watched Mrs. Kamado walk home with a full basket of blue spider lilies on her back, immediately stood up, and used his Devouring Pouch to pack all the items in the cave.Then he ran out of the cave and headed directly towards the Kamado family's home.When he arrived, he happened to meet Mrs. Kamado just as she reached her doorstep."Mr. Cid?"Mrs. Kamado was a little surprised, not expecting them to meet so coincidentally."Mrs. Kamado, are these those wild vegetables?"Cid, who had run over quickly, asked, feigning confusion, his face not red and his breath steady."That's right, I just gathered these; they are the wild vegetables Mr. Cid was looking for."Mrs. Kamado smiled and handed the basket to Cid.Cid suppressed his excitement as he took the blue spider lilies, carefully examining their characteristics.The color seemed to be green, but also slightly blueish.From their appearance, they were no different from ordinary flowers, truly deserving to be called wild vegetables."Thank you, Mrs. Kamado, I'll just take some; you can take the rest back."Cid only took one-third of the blue spider lilies from the basket, then handed the rest back."How can I accept this, Mr. Cid? Please take them all; I can go gather more."Mrs. Kamado shook her head and waved her hands, refusing.She had accepted money from him back then, and it was quite a large sum, incomparable to these ordinary wild vegetables."This…"Cid was a bit surprised, but he now pretty much understood Mrs. Kamado's personality and knew she definitely wouldn't take them back."Alright, thank you, Mrs. Kamado."He thanked her, took out the burlap sack he carried, poured all the blue spider lilies from the basket into it, and then returned the empty basket to Mrs. Kamado."Mrs. Kamado, I have something else to do, so I'll be leaving now.""Alright, please take care."Mrs. Kamado smiled in response, quietly watching Cid's departing figure.Only when his figure had completely disappeared did she return to the growing place of the blue spider lilies with her basket, preparing to pick some more for the children to eat.On the other side, Cid had already used Thunder Breathing to rush down the mountain, and then continued running towards where Tamayo was staying.He was unsure of the wilting time of the blue spider lily, so he needed to act quickly.… … … …In a hidden mountain cave in the forest, five kilometers from Mount Kumotori, Okutama.Inside this mountain cave, a man and a woman were currently waiting, as if for someone to arrive."Lady Tamayo, are you really going to turn that person into a demon?"Yushiro looked at the dirty and dim environment of the cave, his expression very displeased.That annoying fellow dared to make the beautiful Lady Tamayo stay here; it was simply unforgivable!"Yushiro, you've asked many times already."Tamayo was a little helpless with Yushiro, knowing he was simply worried about her, but the more times he asked, her heart inevitably became slightly irritated."Lady Tamayo, should we also become perfect beings?"Yushiro didn't ask that question again, but instead asked a different one.Tamayo was clearly stunned when she heard this question.Because she really hadn't thought about that aspect.A perfect being, fearless of sunlight, no need to eat humans—she did somewhat yearn for it.But she ultimately shook her head at Yushiro.It wasn't that she didn't want to, but this matter depended on Cid; if he didn't give her the blue spider lily, she couldn't become a perfect being.As for forcibly taking it?She hadn't even considered it; what difference would that make from Kibutsuji Muzan?Seeing this, Yushiro said nothing more; he didn't have much desire to become a perfect being either, as long as he could stay with Lady Tamayo, that was enough.That was the greatest wish in his life.Just then, footsteps came from outside the cave, and as that figure passed through the Blood Demon ArtYushiro had set at the cave entrance, his appearance immediately came into their sight.Dazzling golden hair, a tall and strong physique, handsome features—it was Cid."Miss Tamayo, turn me into a demon now."Cid, with empty hands, quickly walked up to Tamayo."Are you truly sure you want to become a demon?"Tamayo stood up, looked up into Cid's golden eyes, and reconfirmed his decision."I'm sure."Cid nodded, his eyes showing an impatient emotion.Tamayo could only sigh, and with a sharp fingernail, she cut a deep wound on her wrist."You put your hand…"Tamayo had just begun to tell Cid to extend his hands to catch her flowing blood, but before she could finish speaking, she felt a warmth on the wrist with the wound.It was Cid; he had actually directly put her fair wrist into his mouth and was drinking the fresh blood flowing from it.Tamayo was slightly startled, clearly not expecting such a scene to occur."You scoundrel! What are you doing to Lady Tamayo!"Yushiro, who was watching from the side, instantly glared furiously and quickly stepped forward, wanting to pull Cid away."Yushiro."Tamayo shook her head, signaling Yushiro to back down."Lady Tamayo!"Yushiro showed an expression of disbelief, somewhat unable to believe that Lady Tamayowould actually condone Cid's rude behavior.
Chapter 33 Successfully become a perfect creature!"Damn it, how dare he touch Lady Tamayo like that! Unforgivable! Unforgivable!"Yushiro, standing to the side, had veins bulging on his forehead, his face filled with rage, his eyes fixed on Cid.If it weren't for Lady Tamayo's command, he would have already rushed over and started fighting Cid.Tamayo looked at Cid, who was drinking as if it were a beverage, a faint blush appearing on her pale, beautiful face.Aside from her husband, who had died centuries ago, this was the first time she had been so intimate with another man; even Yushiro, who had been by her side for a long time, had never been this close.Moreover, her long-dormant heart actually felt a sense of shame.This was something she had never expected.Cid didn't drink for long and quickly released Tamayo's fair wrist.After drinking Tamayo's demon blood, his body immediately underwent some changes.His heart rate quickened, his body temperature rose, a large amount of cold sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, and the blood in his body was accelerating its flow, transforming his cells.This process was somewhat painful, but still within his tolerable range.Cid took some blue spider lily from his Devouring Pouch and, without thinking, threw them into his mouth, chewed them, and swallowed.He wasn't sure how many he needed to eat in total, but the amount he had just consumed was ten plants.If it wasn't enough, he would continue to eat.However, the effect of the blue spider lily was very significant; the pain was greatly reduced the moment it was swallowed, and the physical transformation also became much faster.Tamayo, observing, watched intently."Was what he just ate the blue spider lily?""Its appearance is so unremarkable, like a wild flower growing casually by the roadside."Cid was now lying on the ground, his face flushed, a little confused."The process of transforming into a demon is supposed to make one faint, right? Why am I different?""Is it because I ate the blue spider lily?""Miss Tamayo, is my situation normal?"Cid looked at Tamayo, his voice trembling."Let me check."Upon hearing this, Tamayo's delicate brows furrowed slightly, and she quickly walked to Cid, knelt down, and began to examine him carefully.When she had turned Yushiro into a demon, he had quickly fallen unconscious.Cid's current situation was indeed very abnormal.After the examination, Tamayo's brows were tightly furrowed.Because she also had no idea what was happening."Your situation is very special, it might be due to eating the blue spider lily, so there's a slight difference in the process of becoming a demon."Tamayo could only make such a guess; otherwise, there was no other explanation.Upon hearing this, Cid felt that his body was indeed still relatively normal, which put his mind at ease."Next, you should only need to wait for some time."Tamayo continued to state her judgment.Cid complied, obediently lying on the ground, waiting for the cell transformation to complete.This was a biological leap, and some pain was to be expected.Two hours passed.Cid stood up from the ground, clenched his fists, and felt his strength and speed suddenly increase significantly."Did it succeed?"Seeing that Cid's condition seemed to have returned to normal, Tamayo immediately walked over with an excited expression.Yushiro, still wearing a sour expression, followed closely behind Tamayo.He had been so angry just now that he wanted to take this great opportunity to get rid of Cid, but in the end, he didn't actually make a move."I'm not sure."Cid shook his head; although he could feel the increase in his strength, whether he had successfully become a perfect being still needed further confirmation.Thinking of this, he couldn't help but turn his head to look outside the cave.It was daytime now, but night was not far off.He would know the result as soon as he walked out and tried to expose himself to the sunlight.Cid took a deep breath, his heart filled with apprehension, and slowly walked towards the outside of the cave.As he got closer and closer to the entrance, his heart rate involuntarily quickened significantly.When he was just one step away from the outside, he suddenly stopped in place and didn't move forward, but instead stretched out a hand, tentatively reaching into the sunlight.Gulp!The sound of swallowing saliva echoed; the three people in the cave were all very nervous at this moment, as this was equivalent to a historical moment.No burning sensation came, only warmth.Cid gently moved the hand he extended out of the cave, his face lighting up with joy."I… succeeded!"He excitedly stepped out of the cave, and the scenery before him changed; it was no longer the stone wall conjured by Blood Demon Art, but the golden sun and sky!The warm sunlight shone on him, feeling very pleasant.Cid cut open a wound and then controlled it to heal.Only then did he finally confirm that he had truly become a perfect being!He thought it would be very difficult, but he didn't expect it to be so easy.The Demon Slayer World truly lives up to its reputation as a novice dungeon for transmigrators in novels from his previous life, easily achieving immortality.If a certain Immortal Venerable knew, what would he think?Cid's lips curved into a slight smile.When he walked back into the cave, he was met by Tamayo and Yushiro."Did it really succeed?"Tamayo was still a bit incredulous; after all, this was a grand goal that Kibutsuji Muzan had spent a thousand years trying to achieve but failed."It's true."Cid smiled slightly, answering with certainty.Only then did Tamayo believe that what had just happened was real."You, don't forget to help Lady Tamayo eliminate Kibutsuji Muzan."Yushiro reminded Cid in a harsh tone, clearly still holding a grudge about what had just happened."Can't you speak a little more politely?"Cid stared at Yushiro with cold eyes.Although he knew this was his personality, he really didn't like it.Although Yushiro's hair stood on end from the stare, he still glared back at Cid with an unyielding look, as stubborn as can be."Yushiro!"Tamayo's tone became stern, and she let out a soft reprimand."Mr. Cid, I'm sorry, Yushiro just has this kind of personality."Tamayo's expression was slightly helpless, and she bowed, apologizing to Cid."I hope he can change his personality, as it's quite unlikable."Cid had no intention of fighting; he was merely giving a warning.Tamayo's expression became even more helpless upon hearing this; Yushiro's personality was just like that, although his transformation into this state had some connection to her."Mr. Cid, may I request that you accompany us back for a few days to assist with research?"Tamayo quickly changed the subject, bringing up the matter of research."Of course."Cid nodded happily; this was part of the agreement.Yushiro, after being reprimanded by Tamayo, did not speak again during the subsequent conversation, merely standing beside the two and silently listening to their talk.If you were to ask him why he was so quiet?That was, of course, because he didn't want to be disliked by Tamayo.There was still some time until nightfall, so Cidcould only stay in the cave with them and wait patiently.Only he was a perfect being; they were still demons who feared sunlight.As for the remaining blue spider lily, he didn't plan to take them out…