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24.47% Demon Slayer : The Silent Journey / Chapter 35: Destroyer of Demons

Chương 35: Destroyer of Demons

[Seiji's POV]

"I'd rather watch a pig trying to climb a tree."

"Look away then, no one is forcing you to watch me!!!" Shinobu said as she did....whatever it was that she was doing with her sword.

She moved with the grace of a feather but it was clear that the sword was too heavy for her. The steel in her hand threw her entire posture off balance. It was a horrible sight to see.

"Can't you just go back to practising with a wooden sword?" I asked, my voice was hopeful.

Shinobu was by no means a weak girl, she was simply normal while being surrounded by freaks of nature. She had the strength you would expect a 13-year-old girl to have.

She could pick up the sword and swing it - a civilian won't even notice the problem. But with a trained eye, you could see that the sword was heavy for her. She was not strong enough to swing her sword, much less cut off a head.

She was simply not meant to be a swordsman.

"Why don't YOU practice with a wooden sword." she said while performing movements similar to her sister's. "STOP WATCHING ME!!"

Honestly, I wish I could. But seeing her try to swing the sword in vain, I knew there was a big chance that she could hurt herself.

My eyes were locked on her figure as she practised. I could predict when and where an accident was going to take place by reading her body and the sword in her hand.

Before long, I was proven right as the katana flew off her slender finger. I burst into action, using the concept of Thunder BReathing, I covered the distance in an instant.

I was also moving before it actually happened so I was just in time to catch the sword before it fell on her and graze her pale leg.

"....."

"...."

She blushed and looked away.

"thank you." I knew it did not ring out from the lack of air rushing out of her mouth but I could read her lips.

"You're welcome."

"Would you listen to me now?" I asked.

She pursed her lips and her big round eyes looked up at me. They had no pupils and looked like the eyes of an insect, but it was beautiful.

"No. I think this is a great chance for me to give everything I have, knowing that you will save me if I mess up." she said under my eyes full of disbelief.

"I will take this~" she said and took the sword from my hand. She slipped past me so that she could continue practising on her own.

I sighed.

I watched her from a close distance, trying to advice her as best as I could while also saving her when she messed up.

An hour passed and I couldn't hold it anymore. I knew I should leave it to her to find her own path but it was unbearable.

There was something triggering about seeing someone who I knew would be incredible, stray from her path. Most people wouldn't get it since most people didn't have eyes like mine.

The closest thing I could compare it to was watching someone eat a burrito from the middle. You were simply not supposed to do it like that.

So I said, "You are trying too hard to be like your sister."

She stopped practicing and looked towards me. Beads of sweat fell down her dolly face and trailed on her perfect skin.

"I know you deeply admire her but you are not your sister and you never will be. You have to stop trying to imitate her." I said.

She frowned, "But she is a Hashira, if I-"

"Yes, but you are not blessed physically like she is." I cut her off and she clenched her fist in frustration.

She knew that her body was not strong like her sister's. She was small and weak. It has been her greatest insecurity.

"You need to find areas where you are blessed as well. I can see something special in you Shinobu, you just need to learn to see that too." I said genuinely. I hoped this time, my voice did not come out stoic.

She remained standing in her place for a long time as she contemplated my words. Then she met my eyes with a question, "Tell me, what should I do?"

I shrugged, "I don't know. That's for you to find out. But I do have some advice." I said and put a finger on my chin.

Shinobu perked up, her eyes expectant.

"Firstly, even though you suck at swinging your sword, you have no trouble stabbing so you should polish that area." I said and she knitted her eyebrows in thought.

"But you can only kill a demon by cutting off its head."

"Says who?" I asked, "The demon king? The almighty God? Yoriichi?"

I shook my head, "Where there is a will, there is always a way. If you want to kill a demon enough, you should have no trouble finding ways to kill it."

"Like using poison." I said while biting down a smile.

"Poison? But demons have great regenerative ability, poison would not work on them unless it's a Wi-" she paused, her round eyes widening in a silent realization

'Yes, what if those poison has wisteria flowers?'

Remeber, it was not a sword that brought the downfall of Muzan and Douma.

It was poison.

Then silent persists as she went deep into thought. She was testing the theory that came up in her mind, arguing against it and supporting it.

"I'll take this." I said and slowly pulled the sword out of her hand. She was too deep in thought to even notice.

"Seems like you figured out something, I will leave you to your thoughts." I said and walked away from her. The moment I turned around, my lips stretched into a smirk.

This should help her figure out her fighting style sooner than she did in canon. Although it was questionable, I think I did the right thing.

I went around the compound to enjoy the day. I was thinking of what I was going to do in the time being but my thoughts were cut short when Raven landed on my head.

"Oh, hey there princess, how've you been?" I asked and pet her head as she made herself comfortable in my hair.

She nuzzled on my finger for a few seconds before she quickly collected herself. Her eyes turned dead again and she tapped on my scalp.

I blinked, "There is someone for me?"

Raven said that someone was waiting for me outside of the mansion. I immediately headed towards the main entrance of the Flower Mansion and that was when I met him again after a long time.

"Hatori?"

A quick recap for those who forgot. Hatori Kanezuka was the swordsmith who created my sword and delivered it to me.

I ran towards him and bowed when I reached him. He had a wide smile on his face which i could see through his mask.

It seems like I was not the only one who was happy we met again.

"Hahahaha look at you now my boy! Already a Hashira in two month." He said proudly and surprised me by wrapping his arms around me.

He gave me a hug.

"Its good to see you again too." I said as he let go.

"But what brings you here?"

"Oh, haven't they told you? Each Hashira gets a new sword made of the highest quality of Scarlet Ore. This sword will be exceptional, unlike the one I made you before."

He then showed me the sword he had been carrying on his back. It was the exact replica of mine in terms of size and length but I could immediately notice the difference when I held it.

It was perfectly balanced, without flaw.

Without another word, I drew the sword from its sheath and was immediately stunned when I saw the perfection of the blade.

"This is...." words got stuck in my mouth as I fully pulled out the sword.

The first thing I noticed was the engravings at the start of the blade. The word, 'Destroyer' was boldly written on it with Kanji

On the opposite side, it was also written 'Evil Demons.'

Put them both together and it meant 'Destroyer of Evil Demons'

惡 あっ 鬼 き 滅 めっ 殺 さつ

The perfect edge of the blade reflected the light of the sun on my face. It was almost blinding.

"A true masterpiece." I said in amazement. My eyes took in every little detail of the blade and they agreed with every meaning held by the word.

I could feel it.

This was it...

This was the sword that would end it all.

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[IMAGE (Post cool swords as well if you can) ]

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Author : I am not sure how to match number 1 effort but this extra chapter should be a good start.

500 stones?


Chương 36: Pee-pee

[Seiji's POV]

"She's beautiful isn't she?" the movement of his lips brought me back to the real world.

"Yeah." I said and marvelled at the sword for the last time before sheathing.

"Its one of the best works I've done in my whole life." he admitted with a smile, "I have been practicing on making an odachi so that should be better than the previous one in design as well, not just quality."

"Thank you for all your hard work."

"Bah! Its nothing. It is we who should be thanking you. You're fighting the war for us and keeping everyone safe. I heard you even killed a lower moon so thank you." he said.

"Oh an speaking of swords, how's the one that I made for you? You have not come to me for repairs at all and I assumed it was because you have been inactive. But that's not true so why haven't you come yet? Do you have another smith who repairs your sword?"

"Actually, the sword was never in need of repair. The only damage it got so far were some chips which I was able to smoothen out with sharpening stone myself." I said.

Due to my perfect movement and superior mastery over the sword, there had been no case where I broke my sword or damaged it heavily.

It was not a noticeable thing but its what sets me apart from other swordsmen. If you learn how to cut perfectly at all times, you will find yourself with less damage to your sword.

"Hah! I'd call you a liar if you were anyone else." Hatori said with a smile. He clearly knew the skill it took to not damage your sword in every fight as well.

 

"Now that I've done what I came here for, I think its time for me to leave."

"So soon? How about we sit down for tea first?"

"Nah, duty calls at the moment. I still have much work to do like delivering a new sword to the Wind Hashira."

"Well then..." I said and put away the odachi before I bowed at a right angle, "Thank you yet again.

Hatori smiled under the mask, "I wish you all the best in your future endeavours kid."

"You too."

Hatori turned around and walked away from the Flower Mansion. I watched his image disappearing into the horizon and I went back into the mansion.

Now I have received my Hashira sword.

I guess that means its time to finally continue my journey again.

It's been fun.

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(The next day)

"Couldn't you stay for a few more days?"

"Stop it Shinobu, he is also a Hashira, he has his own duty to uphold now."

I smiled as the two sisters stood in front of the Flower Mansion to bid me farewell. I was fully equipped with my Demon Salyer uniform along with my new sword - fully ready to take on all the evil of the world once more.

"Your sister's right Shibi. Besides, a few more days won't make a difference, it will only make it harder to say goodbye eventually." I said and the girl had a healthy blush on her face when I called her Shibi.

It was a nickname I gave her because Shinobu can be a mouthful. And she can do nothing about it because I earned the right fair and square in Hanafuda (Japanese card games).

Kanae just smiled teasingly, seeing her sister blush and all.

"Safe travels to you Seiji."

"And you too lady Kanae."

"I told you you don't have to call me that."

"Sorry, it stuck to me since everyone in the mansion called you so." I said.

"Make sure to visit us again whenever you have time." she said and I nodded.

"I wish you safety on your journey as well." Shinobu said but then she smirks lightly, "But not too safe, maybe get some injuries now and then so that you are forced to return."

"Shinobu!"

"Thank you for your hospitality so far." I said and turned around before leaving the mansion.

It was fun spending time with the Kocho sisters but now the slice of life has to end. It was time to end the vain existence of demons again.

After a few minutes of walking, the mansion had already disappeared under the thick forest. I looked up into the sky and noticed Raven flying overhead.

She flew down before making a nest on my head again.

"Ready Raven?"

tap tap pause tap

And that was yes in morse code.

"Then lets begin."

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.

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"Seiji Shigan!! Seiji Shigan!! Seiji Shigan!! A demon has been sighted in a village located to the north! A demon has been sighted in a village located to the north beside Mount Kashmish!! Find the demon and kill it!! Caw!! Caw!!"

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[3rd POV]

Shinobu watched Seiji leave and if she was being honest in her inner monologue, she was going to miss him.

It was understandable, the past few days had been extremely fun. Seiji was possibly the only friend she had of her age so in a way, it felt like a childhood friend moving away.

She broke out of her thoughts when he finally disappeared on the horizon. She turned to her sister only to find her smiling teasingly at her. For some reason, Shinobu immediately got embarrassed.

"You like him, don't you?" Kanae said with a knowing look.

Like was a strong word.

It was also the perfect word.

Yeah, she likes him, so what!!

"..N-No." Shinobu replied. "It's not like that."

"Oh my, I've never seen you blush like that ufufufufu." Kanae teased, "You're so adorable."

"But at least I know my sister knows how to choose them. Seiji is quite the looker, isn't he? Not only that, he seemed to have a good character and he is strong." Kanae said and then paused.

"I would move fast if I was you."

"I said it's not like that!!" Shinobu denied it and huffed, "It's not that serious."

After all, she was at the age where her crush could change like the weather. A childhood crush was not that serious. What she valued more was the friendship they now had between them.

"Besides, aren't you also interested in him?" Shinobu asked her sister with narrowed eyes.

"My, my, already so protective. Well, it's true that I am interested in him but not like you though." She said, "For example, unlike you I don't want to see his pee pee."

"I don't wanna see it either!!" Shinobu said, causing Kanae to giggle.

"And don't call it pee pee, there is a perfect medical name for it."

"Oh, and what is that?" Kanae asked and then waited.

"...."

"...."

Shinobu knew but at the moment, she was suddenly conscious about saying it. Its embarrassing.

"I hate you."

"Peepee it is."

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Author : Thanks for the stones!! I see maximum effort. Next chapter should be up in an hour again.


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