Sailing at Sea: The Breath of the Day at the Start

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The events of that day were suppressed by Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and were not allowed to spread further. The Pillars also solemnly ordered their stepsons and team members not to disturb that person's rest without reason.

Within the Demon Slayer Corps, only the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho, and her adopted son, Kanao Kurihana, are allowed to freely enter and exit that room.

Neither Shinobu nor Kanao are clearly the type of people who can extract information from others.

This made many members of the Demon Slayer Corps aware that a guest from outside was staying at the Butterfly Mansion, but they didn't know the details, making it all the more mysterious.

This mysterious and unknown situation aroused the curiosity of many of the Demon Slayer Corps members, who would glance at the courtyard every time they passed by.

…………

this day.

Shinobu Kocho arrived at the courtyard.

Ron sat in a chair under the tree, leisurely reading a book, drinking wine, and eating pastries.

Kanao, holding a Nichirin Blade, diligently practiced her swordsmanship in the courtyard.

Under Ron's guidance over the past few days, Kanao's swordsmanship has improved rapidly.

Any recent news?

Ron looked at Kocho Shinobi.

Shinobu Kocho nodded: "It's Tanjiro's side. It seems that they came to the house with the wisteria crest to rest after a battle. He was accompanied by two other demon slayers who were also members of the first generation of the selection team."

Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira...

Ron nodded.

It seems the main characters from the early stages have all been assembled.

Next up is Mount Natagumo...

Swish!

After Kanao unleashed the fourth form of Flower Breathing, Red Flower Robe, she immediately changed her breathing technique and unleashed the fifth form, Peony of No Fruit.

The two consecutive sword techniques combined were like a blooming peony in the courtyard, beautiful and fierce.

Shinobu Kocho looked surprised.

To be able to combine these two moves so smoothly... this is definitely not just a success of practice.

How much has Kanao's strength improved in such a short time?

Shinobu Kocho looked at Ron.

Ron noticed her gaze and looked at her: "What's wrong?"

Shinobu Kocho said softly, "Mr. Ron, as a Pillar, I have many things to do during the day. May I ask you for swordsmanship advice in the evening?"

"Okay."

Ron was indifferent to the Way.

Shinobu's face immediately lit up with joy.

Ron picked up a piece of pastry and put it in his mouth, glancing at Shinobu Kocho and asking, "Have any of you figured out anything about the Demon Slayer Mark and the Crimson Blade?"

Shinobu Kocho shook her head.

"Although I have found a lot of relevant information, I still haven't found the trick to how to start it."

"There's no need to rush. Once you reach a certain level of strength, you'll naturally find the knack when faced with life-or-death situations."

Ron said, standing up, "I'm getting a little bored staying here all the time. Come walk with me."

"Where to...?"

"The village of swordsmiths,"

Shinobu Kocho was a little confused: "...Eh?"

Ron chuckled, "Since I'm going to instruct you in swordsmanship, I'll naturally need a sword, won't I?"

Upon hearing Ron say that...

Shinobu Kocho then took Ron with her and headed towards the village of swordsmiths.

Upon learning of this news, Hidden Goto immediately reported it to Ubuyashiki Kagaya.

"The village of swordsmiths... I understand."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded, then wrote a letter and had Goto deliver it to Tetsuji Kawara Tetsujin, the village chief of the village of swordsmiths.

The gist of the message is that Ron is a distinguished guest of the Demon Slayer Corps, and the village of swordsmiths hopes that the village will not be disrespectful. If he has any requests, the village hopes that it will fulfill them to the best of its ability, and that the expenses will be borne by the Demon Slayer Corps and the Ubuyashiki family.

Goto immediately headed towards the village of swordsmiths with the letter.

After Goto left.

Ubuyashiki Yoya's wife, Ubuyashiki Amane, came to his side and whispered to him, "Sanemi seems to have woken up."

"Really... That's great, then I'll go check on him."

"I'll accompany you."

"No need. My physical condition is better than ever before, and I want to enjoy this healthy body."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki spoke gently to him.

Ubuyashiki Amane said nothing more, but simply rested her head on Ubuyashiki Kagaya's shoulder and whispered, "That's really great..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki put his hand on her shoulder and said with emotion, "We owe it all to Mr. Ron. We must remember this kindness."

……

Kagaya Ubuyashiki arrives at the Butterfly Mansion.

Kanzaki Aoi and the three little ones with beady eyes saw a hidden member following them. He looked perfectly healthy, but at first they didn't realize what was happening.

As Kagaya Ubuyashiki entered the Butterfly Mansion, the hidden member waiting outside looked at them with a puzzled expression and asked, "Haven't you seen the Master before? Why didn't you greet him earlier?"

The four of them then realized what was happening.

The three little ones with beady eyes stared in disbelief: "Huh?!?!"

"Wait, was that our lord just now?! Our lord isn't seriously, seriously, seriously..."

Kanzaki Aoi pointed at the house, so surprised she almost stammered.

A member of the Hidden faction, named Maeda, crossed his arms and looked at the closed door, saying, "Although I don't know what happened, it's incredible that our lord's illness was cured overnight. Without a doubt, it must be a blessing from the gods."

"A blessing from the gods?"

Kanzaki Aoi said blankly.

"Ah."

Maeda nodded emphatically, then added, "A blessing from the gods."

…………

inside the house.

Sanemi Shinazugawa, his body wrapped in bandages, lay on the bed, looking quite miserable.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki walked to his bedside and called out, "Sanemi."

Shinazugawa Sanemi slowly opened his eyes and saw Ubuyashiki Kagaya in front of him.

"My lord..."

As his vision gradually cleared, and the scars on his face disappeared, revealing the clear and bright eyes of Ubuyashiki Kagaya, Shinazugawa Sanemi's eyes widened slightly: "My lord, the scars on your face... and your eyes..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled and nodded: "Yes, thanks to Mr. Torron, my illness has improved a lot, and I can see again now."

Shinazugawa Sanemi stared blankly and said, "That guy? Was it that guy who cured our lord's illness?"

Ubuyashiki Yōya nodded.

"Also, when Mr. Ron said you were stupid, he didn't mean it the way you think, but rather..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki slowly recounted everything that happened after Sanemi Shinazugawa was knocked unconscious.

Sanemi Shinazugawa looked completely stunned.

………………

the other side.

Ron and Shinobu Kocho arrived at the village of swordsmiths.

The first thing Ron did upon arriving here.

Just

Take a bath.

26, A Hidden Knife

The village of swordsmiths.

"Ah~ Soaking in a natural hot spring is so comfortable~"