"So, is this really demon slayer?!"
"So, you're really someone from another world?"
Takeshi's mouth didn't move, but there were two different voices in his brain!
Uh, describing it as voices wasn't quite right; they were more like thoughts... Takeshi naturally knew the work "demon slayer: kimetsu no yaiba," an anime adapted from manga.
It was a massive hit back then, with very high reviews.
He never expected that he would actually transmigrate into the world of "demon slayer!"
And, how could Kanae be inside his body!?
He naturally knew of Kanae, Shinobu Kocho's older sister in "demon slayer: kimetsu no yaiba," her full name—Kochō Kanae.
Although Takeshi hadn't read the manga and had only watched the first season of the anime, he had a deep impression of this beautiful and moving woman, Kanae.
Two souls in the same body, though their memories weren't entirely shared.
Only scattered bits of Flower Breathing and some scenes of slaying demons were in Takeshi's mind.
And Kanae only knew that the owner of this body where her soul resided was not a person from this world.
"You could say that..." Takeshi, finally understanding his situation, scratched his head.
"Ara ara, how truly mysterious. I never thought I would end up inside your body," Kanae said in an astonished voice.
For some reason, even though two souls occupied one body, they both seemed to be able to sense each other's appearance.
"I'm sorry for suddenly appearing in your body like this, but it seems I can't leave right now..." Kanae's tone was full of apology.
"It's fine. After all, I'm also a bit confused right now."
Takeshi's only regret now was that he hadn't finished reading the entire "demon slayer: kimetsu no yaiba" manga!
If he knew the subsequent plot, he might have been able to help the main cast avoid many risks.
Even for the content of the first season, he had forgotten many details and could only remember a general outline... What a miserable, frustrated transmigrator... he didn't even have an information advantage... Although Kanae couldn't know Takeshi's thoughts, she could feel that he seemed a bit depressed.
So she proactively started a topic: "By the way, since fate has brought us together, why don't we get to know each other better?"
Get to know each other?
The soft, beautiful voice, and that looming, curvaceous, charming figure in his mind... No, no, no!
How could he be so indecent!
Takeshi felt a wave of shame and gave a light cough, and the two began to converse with each other.
During the chat, Takeshi was enticed by Kanae's gentle voice and the "ara ara" catchphrase she frequently used, making his heart flutter.
"Wow, so your world doesn't have demons?" While Kanae made an incredible sound, she also sounded slightly envious. "How wonderful, a world without demons..."
Takeshi knew that members of the Demon Slayer Corps dealt with demons all year round, so they naturally hoped those evil spirits would disappear quickly.
Before they knew it, the horizon was gradually covered by red clouds.
It was already this time!
Takeshi didn't expect the two of them to talk for so long!
But it was normal, as they were both interested in the worlds each other lived in.
"Oh no, I'm penniless right now. Where should I go? I don't know if there are any villages nearby," Takeshi couldn't help but worry.
"It is indeed troublesome... I seem to have some memory of this forest. Oh, right, you can leave the forest by going north. There's a small town nearby. You can try to find lodging there!"
Takeshi followed Kanae's suggestion, and after leaving the forest, he soon arrived at a small town.
At dusk, the sky was already very dark, yet no people could be seen in this town.
"Um, excuse me..."
"Don't talk to me!"
Takeshi had originally wanted to ask a passerby about lodging, even if it meant doing some work for it.
But that passerby interrupted Takeshi with great disdain and quickly walked towards home.
Takeshi rubbed his nose. "The people here don't seem very easy to get along with."
Kanae was also somewhat puzzled: "I've done missions here before, but everyone was very warm back then. Plus, the atmosphere is so strange."
Takeshi suddenly felt a hint of unease. There was a thick, viscous quality to the air that made him feel nauseous and gave him inexplicable palpitations.
"Wait, since this is the world of demon slayer: kimetsu no yaiba..."
Takeshi subconsciously voiced his suspicion, "There wouldn't be demons here, would there?"
As the Flower Hashira, Kanae was very sensitive to the scent of demons, but since she was currently inside Takeshi's body, she naturally couldn't tell.
However, this atmosphere was indeed abnormal.
"Mr. Takeshi, something isn't right here. We must leave immediately," Kanae's tone gradually became serious.
"Leave... but where would I go?"
Kanae didn't have a good solution at the moment. It was about to be night, and there were no Wisteria flowers nearby that demons loathed and feared.
There were also wild beasts in the forest, so it wasn't safe either.
"Hey, what are you doing!"
Just as Takeshi was dazed, a voice rang out from behind him.
He immediately turned around and saw a white-haired old man looking at him with a serious and urgent expression. "The lord mountain god is coming soon. Why haven't you gone home?"
lord mountain god?
Takeshi didn't have time to think and urgently explained his situation. "I'm sorry, I'm... a traveler..."
Unable to think of better wording, Takeshi could only say that.
"A tourist?" The white-haired old man's expression was clearly displeased, but he still said, "Quickly, follow me!"
Takeshi hurriedly followed.
The old man's house was a very common Japanese-style house.
Though not large, it had everything necessary.
After entering, the old man scrutinized Takeshi. Seeing his different clothing, he did indeed look like a tourist.
"Why did you come here?"
"Uh, I got lost."
The old man glanced at him. "Just for tonight. Leave as soon as it's light!"
Takeshi quickly agreed.
After saying that, the old man led him to an extremely small room and took out bedding from the cupboard. "Go to sleep quickly!"
"Uh..."
Takeshi was somewhat confused. Why was he being rushed to sleep?
And he was a bit concerned about the 'mountain god' the old man mentioned... "Grandpa, who's here?" Just then, a young girl's voice came from outside the room.
A young girl of fifteen or sixteen wearing a kimono walked in.
"Shizuko! Why aren't you asleep yet?" A trace of panic appeared on the old man's face upon seeing the girl.
"I heard a stranger's voice..."
"Don't worry about it, go to sleep immediately!" the old man urged urgently. "The lord mountain god is coming soon! Go to sleep!"
"Oh..." Shizuko gave Takeshi a curious look just as she turned to go back to her room.
But from outside the house came a coarse, heavy voice: "Eh? Not asleep yet? Are you waiting for the lord mountain god's favor?"
As soon as this voice spoke, the expressions of the young girl and the old man froze instantly.