Chapter 81 Searching for Tamayo
Immediately after, Iguro Obanai glanced at Tomioka Giyu again and said, "Thank you, Tomioka!"
Then, Iguro Obanai's gaze shifted to Doma, and he said coldly, "You're the one who injured Kanroji, aren't you!"
As he spoke, Iguro Obanai's figure instantly circled behind Doma, leaving only his afterimage.
"Serpent Breathing, Second Form: Venomous Fangs of the Narrow Head!"
Although Iguro Obanai's speed was already very fast, and his attack angle was unexpected, it was still no match for Doma.
"Blood Demon Art: Withered Peach Snow!"
Doma didn't even turn his head; his almost flawless defense directly blocked the blade aimed at his neck.
Then, Doma looked at the sky again, his tone slightly helpless, "Is it going to be completely bright? Sigh, how annoying, I've been dragged until dawn again..."
Doma had no intention of prolonging the fight; he glanced at Kanroji Mitsuri one last time before disappearing.
Seeing this, Iguro Obanai didn't pursue him but frowned, "Why was that guy staring at Kanroji?!"
Tomioka Giyu was sitting on the ground, exhausted, his demon slayer mark having receded.
He fought off his drowsiness and briefly explained to Iguro Obanai.
It was roughly that Doma coveted Kanroji Mitsuri's body and wanted her to be with him forever.
"Wh-What?!"
Iguro Obanai, who had no intention of pursuing him after seeing the dawn, immediately drew the blade he had sheathed after hearing Tomioka Giyu's words.
He turned to rush in the direction Doma had left.
Fortunately, Kanroji Mitsuri quickly called out, "Don't chase him, Mr. Iguro, everyone is safe and sound, which is already a great outcome!"
"Also, thank you for saving me, Mr. Iguro!"
From a distance, Iguro Obanai only met Kanroji Mitsuri's gaze for three seconds before quickly looking away, not daring to look into her eyes again.
He had only one thought at that moment: the somewhat disheveled Kanroji was still so beautiful!
"Eh?" Kanroji Mitsuri tilted her head slightly, looking at Iguro Obanai in confusion.
Tomioka Giyu was sitting nearby with his eyes closed, already close to passing out.
Don't misunderstand, he wasn't angered by these two, but rather the poison had taken effect.
However, Tomioka Giyu still forced himself to stay awake and used a blood collection needle to extract Doma's blood from the ground.
Kanroji Mitsuri's head was also spinning, but as she was talking to Iguro Obanai, she thought it was due to excessive blood loss and didn't pay much attention.
Not long after, when the "Kakushi" arrived, Tomioka Giyu and Kanroji Mitsuri both fainted.
Before losing consciousness, Tomioka Giyu vaguely saw that familiar and beautiful figure.
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At Butterfly Mansion, Tomioka Giyu awoke leisurely on the same day he returned.
In this battle, Tomioka Giyu hadn't sustained any severe injuries.
The most serious was only the cut on his back; his main reason for fainting was due to the poison.
But because Tomioka Giyu had been poisoned several times before, his body had somewhat adapted, and after using the antidote, he was mostly fine.
As soon as Tomioka Giyu opened his eyes, he saw Kocho Shinobu sitting bored by his bed, propping her chin and staring at the sky.
"What are you looking at so intently?"
Hearing the sound, Kocho Shinobu turned her head and smiled, "You're awake? Have some water first."
Saying this, Kocho Shinobu picked up a cup of water and brought it to Tomioka Giyu's lips.
Tomioka Giyu readily accepted Kocho Shinobu's water-feeding service.
After drinking the entire cup, Tomioka Giyu stretched his back.
"Where's Tanjiro? How is he?"
Kocho Shinobu didn't answer Tomioka Giyu; instead, she let out a soft "Hmph" and complained,
"I've been watching over you all morning, and the moment you wake up, you ask about your Junior Brother!"
Seeing Kocho Shinobu pouting, looking very displeased, Tomioka Giyu smiled helplessly, cupped her cheek with one hand, and then... "Wuu... Wuu (⁄ ⁄ • ⁄ ω ⁄ • ⁄ ⁄)⁄"
After a long while, their lips parted, and Tomioka Giyu asked again with a smile, "Is this enough now, Tanjiro..."
However, before Tomioka Giyu could finish speaking, Kocho Shinobu actively wrapped her arms around Tomioka Giyu's neck and murmured,
"No, I want more! (◍╹x╹◍)"
At this moment, Tanjiro, whom Tomioka Giyu had been thinking about, ran in with Nezuko.
"Giyu Senior Brother, look, Nezuko, she overcame the sun..."
Tanjiro's remaining words were immediately swallowed back.
The scene suddenly fell into a very awkward situation; Tanjiro's face was as red as if he had activated a Red Blade.
Nezuko innocently looked at Tomioka Giyu and Kocho Shinobu, who were embracing, not understanding what was happening.
Kocho Shinobu froze for a few seconds, then quickly got up and rushed out of the room as if escaping.
"You... you two chat, I have something to do, I'll be leaving now (⁄ ⁄ • ⁄ ω ⁄ • ⁄ ⁄)⁄"
Tomioka Giyu, however, didn't seem to mind. He looked at Nezuko and changed the subject, saying,
"Do you still recognize me, Nezuko?"
Nezuko tilted her head slightly, trying hard to recall, and spoke with difficulty, "To... To... Giyu...?"
Tomioka Giyu nodded, thinking to himself, 'It seems because of her brother, she still remembers me a little.'
Then, Tomioka Giyu took out the vial of Doma's blood.
He then briefly explained the issue of the demon slayer mark to Tanjiro, and finally, Tomioka Giyu got to the main point: Tamayo!
He had beaten around the bush so much, of course, to meet Tamayo.
And it had to be immediately; there was no time to wait for Tanjiro to write to Tamayo, then wait for Tamayo to consider and reply.
He didn't have that much time. Nezuko had overcome the sun, and the Master would soon convene an emergency Hashira Meeting.
Following that would be a race against time for the Hashira training.
After hearing what Tomioka Giyu said, Tanjiro deliberated for a long time but finally agreed.
In his heart, Giyu Senior Brother was more important.
Moreover, Giyu Senior Brother wouldn't harm Miss Tamayo; it was only due to time constraints that he resorted to such an unavoidable method.
Understanding this, Tanjiro was about to summon Chachamaru, but it came on its own.
Meow---
Seeing the cat arrive, Tomioka Giyu suddenly remembered that at this time, Tamayo had proactively sent Tanjiro a letter about Nezuko possibly overcoming the sun.
Tanjiro quickly looked at Tomioka Giyu, seemingly asking what to do.
Tomioka Giyu gently shook his head, "It's fine, you don't need to worry about it. See you in a few days!"
After speaking, Tomioka Giyu directly climbed out the window, chasing Chachamaru's scent, maintaining a certain distance, and followed it.
To be precise, he was sensing the Blood Demon Art's aura on Chachamaru.
In the afternoon, the Blood Demon Art's aura stopped at a white two-story house and disappeared.
Looking at the house, Tomioka Giyu thought carefully and murmured,
"Hmm, this is the place!"