kvmb Chapter 260: This is really something the protagonist would do.
Chapter 260: This is really something the protagonist would do.
Perhaps worried that they might misunderstand Shinazugawa Sanemi, Kanae explained with some unease, "While I don't entirely agree with Shinazugawa's actions, I can't really criticize him."
"After all, although his methods were somewhat brutal, they really did make the swordsmen improve very quickly."
Her voice was quickly drowned out by the swordsmen's screams.
It's just a bit tragic.
The crowd mourned silently.
Seeing Shinazugawa's crazy behavior, even Kanzaki Aoi, who was always on the gossip-watching side, lost interest.
Judging from his appearance, he should stop for a while.
With Kanae around, she has a deep understanding of Ikuko's blood, so there won't be any mistakes.
After saying goodbye to Kanae, the group prepared to leave.
"Miss Yuko, there is a letter for you, sent by the Lord." It was at this moment that Yuko's personal hawk, the Snow Sparrow, delivered a letter.
"what?"
Yu Ziwei was taken aback for a moment, then took the letter off Xue Que's feet.
Could it be that Muzan's side has started making a move?
Yuko unfolded the letter and glanced at it.
"What is it?" Shinobu Kocho leaned closer and peered over without any hesitation.
She's just a little short, so she needs to stand on tiptoe.
Shinobu Kocho subtly glanced at the others and noticed that their attention was focused on the envelope in Ikuko's hand. She then slightly stood on tiptoe.
Yuko seemed to notice her movement and lowered the envelope, her expression somewhat grave.
Butterfly Ren glanced at it, her purple eyes narrowing slightly.
Seeing their serious expressions, Kanzaki Aoi couldn't help but ask, "Shinobu-san, what happened?"
Shinobu Kocho looked up at Tanjiro.
"Is it related to him?" Tanjiro asked, puzzled.
Shinobu Kocho had no intention of keeping people in suspense and said directly, "It's Zenitsu."
"Zenitsu's senior brother betrayed the Demon Slayer Corps and became a demon."
Tanjiro's eyes narrowed sharply: "What?"
"Zenitsu-nii," Nezuko murmured worriedly, beads of sweat sliding down her face.
Yuko fell into deep thought.
Zenitsu's senior brother, in the letter, said that he survived by begging the demon for mercy during a mission.
Those who survived said they only saw a ghost on the other side, dressed in a purplish-black kimono, and very tall.
Without a doubt, it is Kokushibo.
Her good-for-nothing brother.
However, what bothered Yuko was that she seemed to have heard Zenitsu's senior brother's name somewhere before.
Yue Yue...
Did you hear it during the Demon Slayer Corps?
……
No, it doesn't seem like it...
It feels like a memory from much further back.
But she couldn't remember.
To be honest, Yuko actually felt relieved.
Kaigaku encountered Kokushibo while carrying out his final mission. He was supposed to return for special training after completing that mission.
If something goes wrong during special training, the medicine she distributes could end up in Muzan's hands because of that person.
It's not that this will give Muzan the ability to overcome sunlight.
Even a single vial, or a whole box of medicine, doesn't have that much power.
This is beyond doubt, as Tamayo has already verified.
Instead... it will make Muzan Kibutsuji realize in advance that this is a gauntlet aimed at him.
Tamayo instructed her to distribute the blood not only to reduce casualties.
If Muzan obtains the potion during the final battle, and cannot get it from Yuuko in a short time, he will definitely try to get it from the other team members.
And once swallowed, that potion would become the hope to stop Muzan's regeneration.
Combined with Tamayo's medicine, it will allow Muzan to experience what it means to have strength that has nowhere to be used.
If Muzan had obtained the potion from Kaigaku beforehand, he would have become aware of its condition and become wary of it.
"Zenitsu..." Tanjiro murmured to himself, then suddenly looked up. "I remember Zenitsu had a teacher, didn't he?"
"Yes, the former Sound Pillar, Mr. Kuwashima Jigoro." Shinobu Kocho nodded slightly, clearly understanding Tanjiro's surprise.
In the Demon Slayer Corps, if a disciple becomes a demon, the master bears joint responsibility.
Just like the guarantee letter that Master Urokodaki wrote last time.
If Nezuko eats people, Urokodaki and Giyu will have to commit seppuku.
Tanjiro looked up abruptly: "No, we have to stop Mr. Kuwashima."
"How can we stop it?" Yu Zi's expression did not show much change.
The letter did not mention that Kuwashima Jigoro had committed suicide; she was not aware of these matters and had no way to influence them.
This is not a fact that can be changed by saying a few words, nor is it something that can be resolved by shouting "Spare my life!" at the execution ground.
It's not that people's values are different now.
Just like how she couldn't persuade Yan Sheng to change his ingrained ideas no matter what she did.
The establishment of certain ideas requires the efforts of generations to change, and even if they are wrong ideas, they cannot be persuaded with just a few words.
Even if she pleaded with Kagaya Ubuyashiki in her own name to stop Zenitsu's suicide, Zenitsu's master would not be grateful for her actions, and might even disapprove of them.
It's not necessarily true that it was an insult to him.
I just hope Zenitsu won't be too upset... Yeah, right...
This kind of thing has happened.
The senior apprentice became a ghost, and the master had no choice but to commit seppuku.
Even that pervert couldn't make a fuss anymore.
As Yuko was pondering how to explain to Zenitsu, Tanjiro suddenly looked up: "I don't know what to do, but if that old man dies, Zenitsu will definitely be heartbroken."
Ikuko was slightly stunned.
That's really... something the protagonist would say.
Instead of pondering the underlying meaning, let your body move and let your most authentic self face things.
If she had been more resolute when facing Yan Sheng, would the outcome have been different?
Yuko is a sentimental person, and it would not be an exaggeration to describe her as a pessimist.
She's the type who holds onto past mistakes for a long time, and regrets them every time she thinks about them.
"I'm sorry, Miss Yuko, Miss Shinobu, Miss Aoi," Tanjiro apologized to them. "I'll leave Nezuko in your care."
"I have to go back and find Zenitsu."
"Wait, brother!" Nezuko chased after him. "I want to come too!"
Nezuko…
Nezuko's eyes were determined: "I also want to help Zenitsu-nii."
Yuko suddenly spoke up: "Take her with you, maybe that idiot will calm down a bit."
Without further hesitation, Tanjiro grabbed Nezuko's hand and headed outside.
Shinobu Kocho sighed, "I hope they succeed."
She couldn't say for sure who to support in this matter.
But deep down, she still admired Tanjiro more.
"Hmm." Yuko closed her eyes slightly.
Even within the Demon Slayer Corps, traitors inevitably emerged.
So... the Demon Slayer Corps' base should soon be exposed to Muzan's watchful eye, right?