Tamayo Joins the Fold

"Yoriichi, I understand that. After all, those who are not of our kind must have different hearts. But demons were humans to begin with. At their root, they are still human—there are simply very few demons as kind as Tamayo." Rota tilted his head slightly and sighed. It was simply the truth; there was no need to hide it.

Yoriichi understood what Rota meant and said helplessly, "I know, Old Heavenly Master. You said Miss Tamayo has an excellent character and is skilled in medicine. She could indeed strengthen the Demon Slayer Corps. But you also know how the Corps' swordsmen feel about demons, don't you?"

Yoriichi's concern was perfectly reasonable. This was indeed the primary conflict that needed to be resolved. If they could not dispel the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen's misunderstanding toward Tamayo, Tamayo would be the one hurt, and the divide between her and the swordsmen would only deepen.

Rota gestured for Tsugikuni Yoriichi not to worry, then explained calmly, "I already have a preliminary plan. Miss Tamayo will settle down in my Celestial Master Mansion. Though I am not permanently stationed with the Demon Slayer Corps, I am still one of its guests. The Demon Slayer Corps can also come to the Celestial Master Mansion for exchanges and study."

Tsugikuni Yoriichi understood Rota's intentions, and his eyes gleamed. "I see. I know what to do. I'll report this matter to the master afterward."

"Mm, as expected of Yoriichi. You grasp this old man's meaning quickly. I hope that with your help, everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps can put aside their hostility toward Tamayo."

Rota had no intention of handing Tamayo over to the Demon Slayer Corps. Bringing her into his own Celestial Master Mansion was a very safe choice. With Rota there to deter them,