Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 277 looks much better this way.

Everyone turned their attention to it.

Is this the benefit of living a long life?

It can get a little bit of everything.

Seeing the subtle looks in everyone's eyes, Yu Zi quickly waved her hand and explained, "It's my good-for-nothing older brother."

Shinobu Kocho paused for a moment, then understood what Ikuko meant, and a hint of worry appeared in her eyes.

She almost forgot that Ikuko and her brother had almost the same experiences as Zenitsu and Kaigaku.

"Kaigaku became a demon and betrayed his master and the Demon Slayer Corps."

"And my brother also betrayed the Demon Slayer Corps, even abandoning his wife and children in order to follow in Yoriichi's footsteps."

"After he became a demon, he was cut in half at the waist when Yuan Yi was old."

Yuko seemed unaffected, simply stating the facts.

"His wife and children were separated, and his brothers killed each other. He was disloyal, unjust, unfilial, and utterly devoid of all five vices."

Yu Zichao smiled and said, "Thinking about it this way, doesn't your senior brother feel a little better?"

That kind look in her eyes made it impossible to imagine that she was stating a sad fact.

Zenitsu was stunned for a moment, then nodded subconsciously. He had also been betrayed by a brother-like figure, but Miss Yuko's experience seemed to be even more tragic than his.

Thinking about it that way, it's kind of devilish.

Yuko then asked, "I've heard Mr. Himejima talk about Kaigaku. I think your relationship with him isn't that great anymore, is it?"

Zenitsu retorted, "I really want to be friends with him, but that guy always has this arrogant look on his face and mocks me for only knowing the First Form."

"He's clearly a complete loser who can't even learn the First Form."

Everyone: "??"

Sanemi Shinazugawa was completely bewildered and couldn't help but ask, "You mean you only know the First Form of Thunder Breathing, while he only knows the other forms?"

“That’s right.” Zenitsu nodded proudly. “I don’t know how this good-for-nothing who can’t even learn the First Form is able to jump around in front of me.”

Everyone broke out in a cold sweat, shaking their heads inwardly.

No, no, no, you two are equally useless.

How can someone be so bad at the game?

Yu Zi nodded gently: "So, what we can do now is send those two disloyal, unjust, and unfilial bastards to their deaths."

"Your master... no, your grandfather, probably also hoped you would do this."

She wasn't really good at lecturing, because even if she killed Kaigaku, Mr. Kuwashima couldn't be brought back to life.

But she couldn't save Mr. Sangdao, because it was his own will.

Whether Zenitsu can understand the connections is up to him.

"No, it's hell." Zenitsu calmly shook his head, his eyes becoming resolute. "I will personally kill that guy."

Just as Yuko was about to nod with satisfaction, Zenitsu's eyes suddenly dimmed.

"But Grandpa..."

This is a problem with no solution.

Zenitsu cares more about his grandfather than about Kaigaku, who has become a demon.

He was about to lose his grandfather, and it was his grandfather's own will that he couldn't change.

Yuko comforted her, saying, "You'll feel better if you cry it out."

Zenitsu noticed a group of people staring at him and his lips twitched: "What am I supposed to do with all this..."

As his face twitched, a sharp pain shot through his face, bringing tears to his eyes.

"Waaah..." Just like a fuse being lit, the tap was turned on, and Zenitsu burst into tears.

Yu Zi nodded: "See? Just cry it out a bit and you'll feel better."

There's no feeling that can't be recovered from after crying for a while. If there is, then keep crying.

Until you cry until you don't want to cry anymore.

Zenitsu covered his face, looking indignant and distressed: "No! It hurts so much!!!"

Shinobu observed for a moment, then leaned close to Ikuko's ear and whispered, "It's swollen."

Ikuko: "...I'm sorry."

"Zenitsu-nii, you haven't eaten all day. Have some rice porridge to fill your stomach first," Nezuko said, placing the bowl in front of Zenitsu with a concerned expression.

"Nezuko, it hurts so much~" Zenitsu suddenly hugged Nezuko with tears streaming down his face and rubbed against her.

Yu Zi raised her eyebrows repeatedly. Was this kid doing it on purpose?

Absolutely, right?

If Nezuko hadn't refused, she would have guaranteed to swell up Zenitsu's other cheek as well.

Nezuko showed no disgust whatsoever; instead, she reached out with a look of relief and gently stroked his head.

"Be good..."

Yuko glanced at Tanjiro and noticed that his eyes were full of gentleness.

What?

Does this mean the older brother has already acknowledged it?

Thinking about it carefully, it's not surprising. After all, Tanjiro is a sister-complex guy, but he's not a pervert.

While Zenitsu can be quite abnormal at times, he is essentially a reliable person.

He, Tanjiro, and Inosuke went through life and death together, so there's no doubt about it.

As Yuko was lost in thought, Shinobu Kocho suddenly grabbed her hand.

"What's wrong?" Yu Zi turned around, looking puzzled.

Shinobu Kocho shook her head: "It's nothing, I just wanted to hold your hand."

Yu Zi paused for a moment, unsure of what to say.

While everyone was drawn to Zenitsu and Nezuko, only Kanae noticed her sister's strange behavior.

Kanae subtly withdrew her gaze, secretly deciding that it was time to have a serious talk with Shinobu.

Shinobu Kocho gently kneaded Ikuko's hand, her eyes filled with heartache.

Zenitsu has Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Nezuko to comfort and care for him, but what about Ikuko?

She remembered that Yuko had not yet met Ms. Tamayo at that time, so who comforted her after Mr. Yoriichi died?

Just like Yuko said, is it okay to just cry it out?

Shinobu suddenly realized that she didn't know Yuuko at all, even though she already knew a lot about Yuuko's life from Yuuko herself and from Ms. Tamayo.

However, she had never heard the story that burdened Yuko with her heavy past.

Shinobu Kocho generously suggested, "Ikuko, let's sleep together tonight."

The others didn't react much. Not to mention the girls, they always liked to sleep close together and could chat about anything for a whole night.

Especially Kanroji Mitsuri, who had countless late-night talks with the Butterfly Sisters before.

Others were already used to it.

However, Shinobu Kocho did not get her wish this time.

Kanae smiled and said, "Shinobu hasn't slept with me in a long time. How about you sleep with your older sister tonight?"

Kanao, who was sitting in the corner and barely noticeable, nibbling on her food, suddenly widened her eyes and subconsciously looked up at the two of them.

Yuko understood the confusion in the child's eyes.

what about me?

Yes, this child has been living with Kanae during this period.

"...Sister." Shinobu Kocho knew her sister's personality all too well; she probably wanted to say something to her, which was why she said those words.

"of course can."

She had no reason to refuse; it was just for one night anyway.