Mizuki just smiled and said, "Sister Kie, please spend these next few days with Tanjirou and Nezuko."
Kie Kamado looked at the two children without a word and nodded slightly.
Although she knew Tanjirou and the others would still leave, hearing the answer from Mizuki's mouth still made her heart uneasy.
Tanjirou noticed his mother's sorrow and comforted her, "It's alright, Mom, we are fighting so that people can live happily and contentedly."
"So that more tragedies don't happen again."
Whether it was Zenitsu, Inosuke, or Nezuko... everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps had been hurt by demons.
To prevent the tragedy of demons from recurring, Tanjirou had long decided to dedicate his life.
Looking at Tanjirou's determined expression, Kie Kamado smiled gently, "You've grown up, Tanjirou."
That sensible child had become even more mature... he was already a true man.
"This..." Tanjirou's face reddened, and he scratched his head a little awkwardly.
Mizuki smiled, "Then we'll be imposing on Sister Kie these next few days."
"Yes, please stay with peace of mind."
Mizuki nodded lightly, then turned to Zenitsu and Inosuke, "The spider lily isn't in bloom yet, so you two are free to do as you please these next few days."
"This is Tanjirou's territory; he's very familiar with it, so he can take you around."
Hearing this, Inosuke instantly revived and said excitedly, "Oh!! Tanpachirou!"
"So this is your territory!"
"You really are something..."
Everyone: "..."
Did he even understand what was said?
Although Mizuki told them to wander around, with such hot weather, none of the three had any intention of going out.
Of course, the main reason was that Tanjirou, recalling his powerlessness in the Entertainment District, urgently wanted to become stronger.
He pulled Inosuke and Zenitsu into the yard to begin training.
Zenitsu was initially unwilling; he had followed Tanjirou precisely to avoid training.
He was supposed to be out relaxing, so why train when it was time to play? He might as well not have left the house.
But it was no use.
Although Inosuke was foolish, he didn't want to lose to anyone in battle. He had undoubtedly felt the pain of a crushing defeat at the time, and because his desire to win was even stronger than Tanjirou's, the pain in his heart was even deeper.
So he unhesitatingly accepted Tanjirou's suggestion for diligent training.
Two to one.
Zenitsu looked at Mizuki pitifully.
Mizuki raised an eyebrow, "I don't need to train, but can you be like me?"
Zenitsu instantly froze, muttering something like 'that's so mean' and 'even if it's true, don't say it like that,' before sighing and joining the other two.
Hanako Kamado and Rokuta Kamado, the two children, had never seen such a spectacle. They sat curiously on the veranda with Nezuko, watching the three diligently training in the yard.
"They have a good relationship," Kie Kamado appeared beside Mizuki, her voice soft.
Mizuki nodded lightly, "Yes, don't let these two unreliable guys fool you; they are partners Tanjirou can trust to fight alongside."
"Unreliable?" Kie Kamado thought of the scene just now and couldn't help but chuckle, "They are indeed very... strange children."
Mizuki smiled subtly, "No need to spare their feelings, Sister Kie, you wanted to say they're idiotic, right?"
Kie Kamado coughed, "I didn't say that."
Mizuki curved her lips, looked at Nezuko, who had her younger siblings leaning on her, and said softly, "Nezuko, if the sun comes in, remember to move inside the house."
Nezuko nodded, half-understanding. She wasn't an idiot; she would definitely hide far away if the sun came.
Seeing the two children being well cared for by Mizuki, Kie Kamado's eyes grew softer. "Mizuki, would you like some tea? I'll go prepare it."
Kie Kamado didn't know that demons couldn't eat human food.
In the past, Mizuki would endure the discomfort and eat some; now that her sense of taste had returned, it went without saying.
What? There's food?
Mizuki nodded lightly, "That would be troublesome."
She leaned against the other side of the veranda, sat down quietly, and watched the three diligently training.
Mizuki didn't train diligently not because she didn't want to become stronger, but because she couldn't become any stronger.
Whether human or demon, power has its limits.
If endless training could break through limits, humans would have long since punched mountains to dust.
Kokushibou's persistent training over hundreds of years still couldn't reach the realm of Yoriichi or Muzan, not because he didn't work hard enough, but because the limit was simply there.
The only thing Mizuki could improve now was the development of Sword Forms... Time gradually passed, and the setting sun poured over Mizuki, dyeing her crimson hair an even more vibrant red.
Nezuko had already hidden inside the house, resting on Kie Kamado's lap.
The clanging sound of weapons clashing came from the courtyard as the three engaged in a fierce melee.
They weren't afraid of disturbing the neighbors.
Mizuki sighed.
Suddenly, the main door was burst open.
"Mom! Hana..."
Takeo and Shigeru, whose appearances were almost identical to Tanjirou's, froze with panicked expressions on their faces.
"Eh?" Tanjirou was stunned.
"Brother?!" Takeo's eyes suddenly lit up.
Tanjirou put away his sword and smiled gently at the two, "Takeo, Shigeru, long time no see."
It seemed they had been startled by the noise outside.
She knew it... After a friendly exchange with the Kamado Family, everyone temporarily settled down.
The training noises of the three often caused discussion among the town's neighbors, but fortunately, Kie Kamado had a good reputation in town, and after explaining, she gained everyone's understanding.
Takeo and Shigeru, who had never touched a sword, begged Tanjirou to let them touch his Nichirin Blade, and then shyly pulled the three, asking them to teach them swordsmanship.
Indeed, no boy could resist such things.
This allowed The Three Little Ones to fully enjoy being teachers.
Time moved to the hot month of August, and before they knew it, everyone had been resting here for half a month.
Mizuki had long figured out the blooming time of the spider lily; before she overcame the sun, she would squat at Sumiyoshi's house every year.
Mizuki estimated that it was time for the spider lily to bloom, so she called everyone to go up the mountain together.
"Here are your bento boxes, be careful on your way," Kie Kamado stood at the door, smiling as she saw everyone off.
Takeo and his brother also went up the mountain with Mizuki and the others; they were going up to chop wood.
On the way, Takeo asked, "Brother, do you need Shigeru and me to help find what you're looking for?"
"No, rather, we should be helping you chop wood."
Mizuki chimed in, "You two go ahead; leave the picking task to me."
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