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In the end, Mu Yu chose to teach the boy a move or two, if only for his own peace of mind.

As for hunting demons, who knew whether there would even still be demons in this world two or three years from now?

But what surprised Mu Yu was that Taro not only had a foundation in swordsmanship, but seemed to be quite skilled as well.

Only then did Mu Yu learn that Taro's grandfather had once been a formidable samurai.

Kenichi Mitsushiro had also practiced swordsmanship for quite a long time as a child, but because of the Sword Abolishment Edict, he had been forced to seek another path.

Yet it was also because of the Sword Abolishment Edict that Japan erupted into the civil war later known as the Southwest War. Taro's grandfather, Masashi Mitsushiro, had rendered great service during the campaign to suppress the rebellion, leaping from an aging samurai to a military officer in one stroke.

The Mitsushiro family had prospered from then on, becoming a prominent household renowned far and wide.

Relying on his father's connections, Kenichi Mitsushiro had also made quite a name for himself in Tokyo Prefecture.

Taro had learned swordsmanship from his grandfather when he was little.

But since his father often said that swordsmanship was an outdated art, he had never taken it too seriously.

What Taro had never expected was that this outdated swordsmanship could actually slay evil demons!

In an instant, Taro's passion for swordsmanship was rekindled.

Perhaps because they were discussing swordsmanship, the two of them got along quite well.

Before long, a maid came upstairs to inform them that hot water and clean clothes had been prepared, inviting them to bathe and change.

Mu Yu did not refuse. On the contrary, he enjoyed it immensely.

The bath was so comfortable that Mu Yu almost lost himself in it!

After bathing and changing into clean clothes, he felt far more refreshed.

Then came an extraordinarily lavish breakfast.

The dishes were exquisitely prepared, complete in color, aroma, and taste, making Mu Yu's mouth water.

What touched Mu Yu most was that the fish he had caught had also been specially prepared.

The chef who cooked them was clearly a master. His skills were excellent, and Mu Yu ate with great delight.

The Mitsushiro family's hospitality was truly thoughtful. Mu Yu felt completely at home.

After breakfast, Mu Yu finally met the rest of the Mitsushiro household.

Kenichi Mitsushiro had quite a few children. Besides his eldest son Taro, there was his second son Yuji and third son Sanzhi.

What surprised Mu Yu most was that Kenichi Mitsushiro actually brought out his newborn daughter, Shiha.

Mu Yu's first impression was—so ugly!

She was not truly ugly. It was simply that newborn babies had yet to grow into their features after being immersed in amniotic fluid for so long, their skin all wrinkled.

"Would Mu Yu-kun like to hold her?"

"May I?"

Mu Yu was instantly flattered. Little Shiha had only been born a short time ago; letting an outsider hold her carried considerable risk.

"Of course!"

When an elderly maid handed little Shiha over, Mu Yu's whole body stiffened. He had no idea where to put his hands or arms, afraid that he might hurt Shiha in the slightest.

Mu Yu's actions amused everyone in the Mitsushiro family, and laughter filled the room.

What surprised Mu Yu most was that the moment he held her, little Shiha actually broke into a brilliant smile.

"She smiled, she smiled! Mu Yu-kun, it seems little Shiha really likes you!"

"Really?"

A foolish grin appeared on Mu Yu's face as well.

Honestly, it was a feeling he had never experienced before.

They clearly shared no blood relation and had only met for the first time, yet Mu Yu felt as though his heart were melting!

Looking into little Shiha's dark, bright eyes and at her wrinkled little face, Mu Yu suddenly felt that she was not ugly at all. In fact, she was rather adorable.

When she grew up, she might even become a little beauty!

What surprised Mu Yu was that after he played with little Shiha for a while, the tiny child grabbed one of his fingers with her soft, chubby little hand and refused to let go, leaving him both amused and helpless.

Originally, Mu Yu had planned to stay with the Mitsushiro family for only half a day before leaving.

But because of little Shiha, he ended up staying with the Mitsushiro family for three days.

During those three days, Mu Yu came to understand each member of the Mitsushiro family a little better.

Everyone in the Mitsushiro family was a very good person!

Taro had all the bearing of an eldest son and took excellent care of his younger siblings;

Yuji was rather noisy and mischievous, but he was also a good boy;

Sanzhi was still quite young, but he was a quiet and obedient child;

As for Kenichi Mitsushiro's mother, Yuko Mitsushiro, she was also a very kind old woman. Perhaps because she was old, she liked to ramble on.

Yuko Mitsushiro was truly talkative. Once she started speaking, she could go on endlessly.

Most of it was memories from her youth: memories of childhood, of her husband Masashi Mitsushiro, and, naturally, the joy of doting on her grandchildren.

If it had been someone else, they might not have had the patience to listen, but Mu Yu had a great deal of experience with this sort of thing.

Yuko Mitsushiro had an exceptionally good impression of Mu Yu and treated him just like a grandson.

She could never stop herself from urging him to eat more and wear more!

She was especially persistent about the matter of wearing more clothes, constantly nagging that young people could not rely on their strong bodies and fiery vigor to wear only a little. They would regret it once they grew old.

For that reason, she even gave Mu Yu an exquisite haori.

Apparently, Yuko Mitsushiro had personally sewn this haori for Kenichi Mitsushiro in the past.

Its purpose had been to celebrate Kenichi Mitsushiro becoming a qualified samurai!

But because of the Sword Abolishment Edict, Kenichi Mitsushiro had never been able to become a samurai, and the haori had been set aside ever since.

Mu Yu did not know whether to laugh or cry!

With the physique of his World Tree Body, he truly was not afraid of the cold.

But it was the old woman's heartfelt kindness, so it would not have been right to refuse!

This haori had originally been made for a celebration. Strictly speaking, it was ceremonial attire, with the Mitsushiro family crest embroidered on its back and chest. It was a very typical montsuki haori.

"Handsome, so handsome! I don't know how many young ladies will be so charmed by you that they won't be able to look away!"

After helping Mu Yu put on the haori, Yuko Mitsushiro became more and more satisfied the longer she looked at him.

"I thought this haori would remain tucked away at the bottom of a chest forever. Little Mu Yu, you've helped me make up for a regret!"

Feeling the warmth on his body, Mu Yu's heart was filled with joy as well.

What a gentle and kind family!

Evening.

Mu Yu gazed at the rosy clouds on the horizon, feeling somewhat troubled.

The Mitsushiro family had treated him so well that he did not know how to repay them.

If it were an ordinary family, he could have left behind some money, but money meant nothing to the Mitsushiro family.

"System, do you have any suggestions?"

Ordinary people in the Demon Slayer World are in great danger. You may cut off a branch from the Divine Tree "Hidden World" and make several protective talismans to help them avoid demon attacks.

"Cut down a branch? Is that possible?"

The Divine Tree "Hidden World" is in its complete form. Breaking off a branch will have no effect whatsoever.

"Great!"

Mu Yu was overjoyed. He was not someone who liked owing others favors!