The three quickly fell into a chaotic brawl, their figures constantly flickering in the open space.
Tanjirou's mouth twitched fiercely twice. It still ended up like this.
At least the doll was saved, though.
That person, when he spoke, was truly infuriating.
Although the Demon Slayer Mark couldn't be materialized at will yet, Zenitsu and Inosuke's training during this period wasn't in vain.
Even so, facing the two's fierce attacks, Tokito Muichiro, who was younger than them, didn't fall into a disadvantage. Instead, he subtly seemed to be suppressing them.
Tanjirou's forehead oozed cold sweat, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "So strong..."
"And he's only fourteen..."
Mizuki didn't feel much, mainly because she had seen the most talented people.
In fact, Tokito Muichiro's physical fitness and combat ability were only considered mid-to-lower tier among the Hashira.
After all, he was only fourteen and hadn't fully grown yet.
If he waited a few more years, this child should become even stronger. Not to mention surpassing that physical monster, the Stone Hashira, being'second only to him' was very possible.
The Tsugikuni Family's genes are truly amazing.
Mizuki couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
As Tanjirou's voice fell, the sound of birds flapping their wings echoed behind everyone, followed by a sweet loli voice.
"Of course!"
"That child is a descendant of a Sun Breathing user!"
The sudden voice made everyone turn their heads to look.
It was a Kasugai Crow with long, slender eyelashes, giving off a strangely seductive feeling. It stood at everyone's feet, puffing out its chest.
"That child is a genius!"
"You're not on the same level as him!"
Uwah, so arrogant.
Just like that brat.
Mizuki's forehead was covered in black lines.
Everyone else's focus wasn't there. Tanjirou looked at Mizuki in shock: "Eh?? Is Tokito-kun a descendant of Yoriichi-sensei?"
Even Kochou Shinobu looked at Mizuki with great curiosity.
Speaking of which, Tokito-kun was indeed called a descendant of Origin Breathing, and it seemed that Amane-sama personally invited him to join the Demon Slayer Corps.
She had forgotten to tell Mizuki about this.
Before Mizuki could explain, Tanjirou honestly said, "But it seems he doesn't use Sun Breathing?"
Is it because the Sun Breathing lineage was broken and couldn't be learned? If I teach him Sun Breathing, would that help... "Shut up! Be careful, or I'll peck your eyeballs out!!" Tokito's Kasugai Crow pounced on Tanjirou's face, biting his cheek.
"Ow, ow, ow!"
Mizuki's voice sounded, "No, that child is not Yoriichi's descendant."
"Eh?" Tanjirou looked surprised.
Kochou Shinobu's eyes slightly narrowed. Mizuki had said that Yoriichi-sensei had no descendants. Could it be... "He is... Michikatsu's descendant."
Tanjirou was startled, the figure of that monster instantly appearing in his mind.
Just thinking about it, the oppressive feeling existing in his memory made Tanjirou feel a little breathless.
Unlike Miss Mizuki and Yoriichi-sensei, that monster... just standing there could make one feel a sense of powerlessness from the bottom of their heart.
A trace of memory flashed in Mizuki's eyes as she explained, "Back then, Michikatsu, in order to catch up with Yoriichi, didn't hesitate to abandon his wife and children to join the Demon Slayer Corps..."
Kochou Shinobu's expression shifted slightly. What would happen to a samurai family that lost its head was self-evident.
"Later, when Yoriichi and I returned to our hometown, the Tsugikuni Family had completely declined. My sister-in-law, to escape the turmoil, took her children and hid deep in the mountains, living by logging, and changed her name to — Tokito."
At that time, when Michikatsu abandoned his wife, she knew the consequences.
But she was helpless at the time; for her own sake, she ignored Michikatsu's actions.
"I see..." Tanjirou and Kochou Shinobu both looked enlightened.
Gin-ko, the Kasugai Crow who only half-understood, looked at everyone furiously: "What nonsense are you talking about?!"
Mizuki said calmly, "It means Tokito is not a descendant of Sun Breathing."
Gin-ko flapped twice, fuming: "Huh? Are you saying the Master is wrong?! That child was personally invited by Amane-sama! A descendant of an Origin Breathing swordsman!"
Mizuki patiently explained, "Neither is wrong. The Moon Breathing that Michikatsu used is also called Origin Breathing."
"That child is the descendant of the Sun Breathing swordsman's older brother, the Moon Breathing swordsman."
Although it was self-developed based on Yoriichi's experience, Mizuki felt it had the qualification to be called Origin Breathing.
It far surpassed the other five basic Breathing Techniques at the time, especially Michikatsu's later developments, which could no longer be described with mere Sword Forms; Blood Demon Art was more fitting.
"What a mess!" Gin-ko flapped her wings, looking disdainful. "How old are you? Do you know more about the Origin Breathing swordsman than the Master?"
"…"
"The Sun Breathing swordsman." Mizuki pointed expressionlessly at the doll, then at herself. "The Sun Breathing swordsman's younger sister."
"Shock!! Identical!" Gin-ko's small head looked back and forth between the doll and Mizuki's face. "Stop talking nonsense! That's a samurai from the Sengoku Period!"
"Because I'm a demon, I can live longer."
Gin-ko looked arrogant: "Huh? Do you think I'm an idiot?"
"It's daytime right now!"
Mizuki suddenly squatted down, extending her open hand.
Gin-ko tilted her head, wobbling into her palm, "Even if you want to apologize now, I won't forgive..."
Veins popped on Mizuki's face, and her hair gradually turned white.
"A demon!!!" Gin-ko's pupils trembled, she let out a puff of white air and promptly fainted, flopping into Mizuki's palm.
Mizuki casually reverted her appearance.
Kochou Shinobu smiled: "Good heavens..."
Just like a child.
"Ah!!!" Seeing this, the boy named Kotetsu fell to the ground, kicking his legs backward in fear.
Mizuki: Oh no, I forgot there were children here.
Tanjirou quickly stepped forward to comfort him: "Don't worry, Miss Mizuki is a good person."
"But..."
Over there, they were trying to comfort him with kind words.
On the other side, the battle gradually intensified, and Tokito Muichiro's brows furrowed slightly.
Is it my imagination?
These two guys' speed and strength seem to be gradually catching up.
Hm?
The Demon Slayer Mark on their faces is?
In a moment of turning, Tokito Muichiro noticed the Demon Slayer Marks appearing on their cheeks.
It wasn't his imagination.
Both their speed and strength had increased.
Tokito Muichiro couldn't help but shed some of his weariness, his gaze becoming more focused... Is this guy a monster?
On the opposite side, Zenitsu was full of complaints.
What's wrong with this brat?
He and Inosuke together couldn't defeat him. That's just too ridiculous.
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