Shinobu emerged with good news, but when she saw Mitsuri beside Kaito, she was momentarily stunned.
Since Mitsuri was the new Tsuguko recently taken on by Flame Hashira, Rengoku Kyojuro, Shinobu didn't know her.
However, she recognized her training uniform. She wondered what had happened during her absence, as Mitsuri was now clinging affectionately and shyly to Kaito.
"Um..."
"Allow me to introduce Kanroji Mitsuri. She has just become my wife."
"???"
'What the heck!'
'Can I curse?'
'Can I get angry?'
'I was inside for a short while, and you turned a prospective Demon Slayer Corps' member into your wife!?!?'
At this thought, Shinobu's forehead involuntarily twitched. But she held back, still maintaining a faint smile.
However, that smile looked dangerous. It felt like a masked Demon was lurking behind her.
"Cough, alright, let's go inside to meet the leader!"
"Alright, Mr. Kaito, please follow me."
Returning to the matter of the leader, it was indeed inappropriate to linger outside.
Shinobu sighed, turned, and led Kaito inside. They first passed through a small garden corridor and reached the back of the residence.
In the usual tea room, a man sat on the veranda, looking out at the rock garden and flowing water in the back garden.
"Leader, I've brought him."
"Mm... thank you for your trouble."
The man turned slightly, and Kaito saw his face, disfigured by terrifying scars.
Although the area below his nose was intact, the area around his eyes to his forehead was horrifying. Even Tanjiro beside him took a small step back.
"Hello, I am Ubuyashiki Kagaya, the current leader of the Demon Slayer Corps. You are Mr. Kaito, correct? I apologize for receiving you in this state. If you don't mind, please join me inside for tea."
Ubuyashiki bowed slightly to greet Kaito. Kaito responded, removed his shoes, stepped onto the veranda, and entered the tea room.
Ubuyashiki was then helped inside by Rengoku.
A woman with pure white hair opened the door, carrying tea utensils. She came in and began preparing tea for Kaito and the others.
This woman was Ubuyashiki Amane.
She was Ubuyashiki's wife.
Looking at her, Kaito felt only appreciation. He wasn't so deranged as to fall for every woman he saw.
He had principles!!
Even though she was beautiful, even called the Birch Tree Fairy, wasn't every woman by Kaito's side comparable to her, or even surpassed her?
Kie now completely surpassed this lady.
"Mr. Kaito, you have come from another world and brought Kamado Tanjiro, who can slay the Demon King, here. I hardly know how to thank you for your help."
After sipping tea and setting down the cup,
Ubuyashiki let out a soft breath and expressed his gratitude with excitement.
He had learned many things from Shinobu. Although surprised, his composure and ability to accept new information were strong.
In fact, that was why he could live here calmly, leading the Demon Slayer Corps as their leader.
"Yes, although it's a modified form of Sun Breathing, unable to fully display its true power, Tanjiro should still be able to recreate the Sun Breathing of Tsugikuni Yoriichi from the past."
"By the way, Rengoku Kyojuro, you haven't said whether you'll take Tanjiro as your Tsuguko. I'd like him to learn Flame Breathing under you, as well as Water Breathing."
He shifted the topic to Rengoku, who was sitting upright, his back straight, and burst into hearty laughter.
"Haha, of course! I'm more than willing to take such a talented boy! Besides, Sun Breathing is closely connected to my Rengoku Family."
"Is that so? Then I entrust Tanjiro to you."
"Leave it to me! I won't let you down!"
"Ah, one more thing. Regarding Kanroji Mitsuri, she has now become my wife and wishes to leave the Demon Slayer Corps. I need to ask your permission."
"Oh? Mitsuri has become Mr. Kaito's wife? I see. I'm glad she found a husband she likes! If she wants to leave the Demon Slayer Corps, I approve!"
Without hesitation, seeing Mitsuri nervously sitting close to Kaito, Rengoku was happy to give his blessing.
After all, when Mitsuri arrived, she had asked if there were any strong, handsome men in the Demon Slayer Corps, saying she was looking for a husband.
Now that Mitsuri had found one, as her instructor, Rengoku was naturally pleased.
Even though it was a pity to lose her talent, now they had an even more exceptional one in Tanjiro, so there was nothing to regret.
In fact, he was looking forward to learning the Hinokami Kagura from Tanjiro and seeing if he could practice Sun Breathing!
Of course, after learning it, he planned to go home, visit his father, and tell him about Sun Breathing.
If possible...
He hoped his father could cheer up, pick up his blade again, and hunt Demons.
Before, he had despaired because he knew the Demon King couldn't be killed. Yoriichi had been careless, and Muzan had escaped.
But now, things were different. Once he learned Sun Breathing, they could corner the Demon King together. Couldn't they end the era of Demons in this generation!
There was no more exciting news than this!
"Alright, thank you very much for understanding."
"Hehe, since Kyojuro says so, as the leader, I naturally won't object. I wish Mitsuri and Mr. Kaito happiness."
After Kaito expressed his thanks, Ubuyashiki was happy to help.
After receiving his blessing, the next step was for Tanjiro to demonstrate.
Since Sun Breathing was so important, after Tanjiro nervously performed the Hinokami Kagura on the back lawn, Rengoku quickly grasped the key points of Sun Breathing.
Breathing was one thing; the second was the movements!
Although it looked entirely like a dance, he had already discovered some techniques within the dance's movements.
"Ubuyashiki Kagaya, there's one more thing I'd like to ask. Regarding the Demon 'Nakime', does your Demon Slayer Corps have any information on her?"