{Hey guys, I have some technical issues, both my cellphone and laptop are having serious trouble. Basically their busted...I took me days to finish this chapter alone. So until I can get them fix, Ill be in semi-hiatus, Ill try to keep writing my crappy laptop, but expect my uploading speed to lessen. I'm so sorry guys, but that's life. I hope you all enjoy this chapter, as Ill try to get the other chapters for Overlord DXD, Forsaken, and Reborn as a Carnage God. Hope you all have a good day/nite.}
MEETING THE HASHIRA Location the Demon Slayer-verse, Japan, Corp Headquarters: Ubuyashiki Mansion
It been two days. Tanjiro woke up. Bound in some rock filled courtyard. The courtyard is obviously, belongs to someone of high status. Then he noticed that he wasn't alone. A tall, flamboyant ninja, with silver white hair. Uzui Tengen the Sound Hashira. A airhead looking boy with black and aqua tipped hair. Tokito Muichiro the Mist Hashira. Another man with flame like hair, a smiling face. Rengoku Kyojuro the Flame Hashira. Then a woman with a beautiful figure, and striking pink hair. Kanroji Mitsuri the Love Hashira. Then another tall, broad man with prayer bead, and praying sutra. Himejima Gyomei the Stone Hashira. Lastly another man, with black hair and his face covered in bandages. Iguro Obanai the Serpent Hashira. They looked and judged Tanjiro. Soon two more people came into the area. Tanjiro, he recognized Mr. Tomioka immediately. He was being accompanied by a woman with purple hair with a butterfly hairpin. Kocho Shinobu the Insect Hashira. With that almost all the hashira, have gathered. They continued speaking. Discussing what to do to Tanjiro. Considering him a traitor. For he is a demon slayer, journeying with a demon. They didn't care that the demon is his little sister. The hashira wanted to kill him. With Tengen even offering to be the one to behead Tanjiro. That's when a white haired, wild looking swordsman came. Holding Nezuko's box. He's Shinazugawa Sanemi the Wind Hashira. Which lead the iconic moment, that after Sanemi stabbed Nezuko inside her box. Tanjiro rushed over. Hitting Sanemi with a brutal headbutt. As Sanemi was down, Tanjiro rushed over to defend his sister. At that moment Kiriya and Kanata made their appearance. Informing that the master has arrived. Lord Ubuyashiki, walked over to the porch. As all the hashira, kneel in respect to their master. Even Tanjiro himself, he was amazed by the man, standing before him. Someone capable of getting the recognition of these strong people. As this meeting truly begun. Ubuyashiki-sama. He told them, that he knows of Nezuko. Approving of her and her brother, continuing to fight for humanity. As well as showing the hashira, that both Giyu and Urokodaki. Both believing in Nezuko. And should she ever cross the line, and harm a human. They swore to commit seppuku. Tanjiro was touched, by Mr. Tomioka and Mr. Urokodaki's trust and support. Then to further cement that Tanjiro and Nezuko can be valuable allies. The Ubuyashiki children, reported that Tanjiro has managed to find and face Muzan. And more importantly survive. This immediatly shocked all the hashira. As they questioned the young swordsman. Seems that most of the hashira, they're changing their view on Tanjiro, and likewise with Nezuko. Everyone but Sanemi. One of the hashira, with the most intense hatred to demons, right next to Iguro. Stating he'll never fight alongside a demon. Calling them all bloodthirsty monster, as he snatched Nezuko's box. As he planned to show that the Kamado girl is a monster. And how Sanemi, planned to show that? Well by offering something that no demon can resist, fresh human blood. Especially Marechi blood type. He stab and kicked Nezuko's box, over and over. As he slashed his arm, dripping blood onto Nezuko's box. As one of the Ubuyashiki children, reminded the Wind Hashira, that is bright day. So Nezuko wouldn't emerge. In response he grabs the box again, and leaps inside the shaded mansion. Opening Nezuko's box, trying to coerce her to attack, to feed, thus proving his point, and slay the demon. But to his and everyone's surprise. Nezuko refused, and was clearly both disgusted and angry at the sight of human blood. Thus the trust on Nezuko and Tanjiro, was starting to cement to the hashira. With that Shinobu, she summoned some kakushi. Telling them to take the Kamado siblings to her home of the Butterfly Pavilion, and thus the two kakushi did what they were told, and took the Kamado Siblings... But not before Tanjiro managed to get himself free, run back to Ubuyashiki-sama and plead to be allow to headbutt Sanemi one more time, for what he did to Nezuko. This made everyone smile and laugh again. As the kakushi returned and carried Tanjiro away.
With that part of the meeting is dealt with. Ubuyashiki-sama, requested Giyu and Shinobu to report. He is talking about, the two powerful demons that emerged on Mount Natagumo. Both Shinobu and Giyu got serious, and started reporting on their encounter on the mountain. Shinobu facing a kunoichi demon. Which caught Tengen's attention. She explain that demoness, not only outclassed her in skill and speed. That kunoichi, disarmed her, inspected her former sword, gave some commentary on it. Before returning it and Shinobu also mentioned that, that demoness. She was the one responsible for saving their Corp members, and commented that her "dear" didn't want to blame for unnecessary deaths. Shinobu then gave her opinion, that this kunoichi demon, might be connected to Setsuna that their chasing. Those words were enough to make everyone shift in mood. Ubuyashiki-sama, was clearly on edge. But he calmed and composed himself quickly. Before turning to the Water Hashira, Giyu. As Giyu started his own reporting. Telling them of the sickle demon, that utterly crushed them. From what Giyu could guess, that other demon he was fighting and beating the Ranked Demon. Because of that it was much more, easier for him to decapitate the spider demon. Then...as Giyu took a pause, he retold all that happened. Shinobu's tsuguko being taken out in one motion. Their blades being utterly worthless against the demon, and how he toyed with them. But in the end, as clearly shown that demon, spare him and the other. It was clear this demon isn't with Muzan, which could mean he is apart of that group of demons, reported in the Tokyo incident. This meeting went on for some time...as it's clear, their much more they have to talk about.
REST, RECUPERATING, TRAINING Location the Corp Headquarters: Butterfly Pavilion
It's been some days. After the Hashira meeting, several days ago. Tanjiro was taken to Miss. Shinobu's home, and also what's considered the treatment center of the Corp. A beautiful mansion, with calming atmosphere, meant exclusively for healing, and peaceful inner courtyards filled with flowers. Inside this mansion, there are a few residents that not live, but work alongside Lady Shinobu. One being her tsuguko obviously Kanao Tsuyuri. Next is Aoi She is a young woman of pale skin. With large deep blue eyes that fade to a lighter blue at the bottom. She has straight blackish-blue hair with a parted fringe, and twin-tails. Has two white butterfly ornaments on her hair, that keeps her twin-tails in place. They have a blue trim on the outer side of the wings, and decorated with light turquoise green speckled spots. Wears the standard Demon Slayer uniform with the addition of a white nurse dress on top of it, with a blue sash around her waist. Aoi is the head nurse of the Butterfly Pavilion, in charge of caring for the injured. Whenever Shinobu isn't present, she's in charge. Currently lecturing Zenitsu on taking his medicine. Less he wants to remain useless for the rest of his life. Then there's trio of girls, nurses of the Butterfly Pavilion that can be mistaken as triplets. First is Sumi Nakahara. Who is a young girl with pale skin and a set of black, button-like eyes, just like Kiyo, and Naho. Hence why they are considered triplets. Sumi has black hair in two low pigtails fastened with light blue butterfly clips. Next is Kiyo Terauchi. She has shoulder-length black hair with six thin bangs framing her face, along with two light pink butterfly clips on each side of her head. Kiyo like Sumi and Naho, wears a long, white nurse dress tied with a dark, reddish-pink bow around her waist. She also sports white socks with sandals that have reddish-pink strap. And the last of the trio. Her name is Naho Takada. Who has the same face, and eyes as her friends. With black hair is parted in the middle with two braided twin tails tied with pale green butterfly clips. Naho also wears a long-sleeved, white nurse uniform with a bright green wrap tied into a bow around her waist. She wears white socks and sandals with bright green straps. Adorable girls. Helping Aoi, Kanao, and Shinobu in various tasks. From housework, making medicine, and helping in treating patients. Apart from them, the other current residents in the Butterfly Pavilion, are Inosuke, Nezuko, Tanjiro, and Zenitsu. As Nezuko slept. The guys were receiving medical treatment, for all the damage they've suffered during the Mount Natagumo mission. During their recuperation, through Aoi and Shinobu they've learned a advance technique of total concentration. That being Total Concentration Breathing Constant. Which literally does as described. So as they'd healed they trained in mastering this technique. Through Tanjiro insistence and inspiration both Inosuke and Zenitsu trained as well. Growing stronger with each passing day. Not knowing a bigger challenge was just over the horizon. As the Mugen Train arc is literally around the corner.
AYA'S NEW LIFE Location Tokyo; Western Outer Edge of the Capital, Bael Residence, Krichevskoy Mansion
Back to the devils. It's been a whole new experience for Aya, once called Mother. After Gyutaro-sama saved her. And yes, she's taken to call him that with both reverence and affection. Her life has changed for the better. These demons...or as they corrected to her devils. They cured her. No longer bound or spied by that bastard Muzan. Ladies Sona, Momo, Gwen, Raven, Kneesocks, and Albedo used their combined magic to free her. She no longer had Muzan's mark in her being. Lord Laharl with the Eineus-chibis, and prinnies to create a special terrarium spot in the zoo. Exclusive for her white spiders. That she invoke in vast number with her new powers, because in less than a week's time. After Gyutaro-sama showed her kindness, respect, and affection that no man, has ever done before. She started showing no so subtle affection to Gyutaro-sama. But what truly cemented her feeling. Was when Gyutaro-sama, told her about the evil pieces, and the devils' peerage system. Surprise free from the demons' weaknesses. No fatal aversion to sunlight. No lethal reaction to wisteria. And the ability to eat anything, no longer solely dependent on human flesh. Plus enhanced power, her regeneration will evolve and much more. Gyutaro-sama also said to her that he isn't forcing her, and if she'd want to be with him. She can ascend and make herself a real family. But he promised to respect and listen to her...saying this in own way. Which meant sounding like a delinquent. But that only made him sound, more honest in Aya's ears. Giggling, she stopped him some rambling. Accepting to be apart of his peerage, and thus on that day, Gyutaro won not only her affection but also loyalty. Thus she reincarnated into a devil, as Gyutaro-sama's Queen. Everyone in the Krichevskoy mansion congratulated them. With this Aya's life only got better and better. Not only did Lord Laharl gave a place to rise her spiders, she was also allowed to enjoy other things, that Rui and that family would have punished her for doing. She practiced sowing with Kyoko, and even took a liking to the zither. Thanks to the devils, they found videos, music manuscripts, and songs for her to learn and practiced her new talent and hobby. And also she was able to eat food. Kyoko and Nero's cooking are her favorites. Without a doubt she made the right choice, and she's found both happiness and freedom. To tease her. Daki has taken to calling her sister, and mess with her, when she'd watch Gyutaro spar with the guys. Rias also jumped in to help Daki, as it's the Gremory's nature... Each time this happened, Aya would blush and hide her face. And likewise the guys, would tease Gyutaro, whenever he'd looked or Aya looked at him. Making him go fluster. Swinging fists, yelling, and cursing. Which leads Aya stepping in to calm him down, which in turn to more ammunition to tease the two later. All in all, everything has been great for Aya. She is soo grateful that Gyutaro-sama came and saved her. Now as she further adjust, all the devils can do is wait. Wait for Muzan to disband the Lower Moons, leaving only Enmu alive. Then for Tanjiro's group to go on the Mugen Train, thus one of the most epic fights in modern anime history, can begin...