"Nezuko..." Tanjiro gently stroked Nezuko's head. Ever since she had fallen asleep three years ago, not a day had passed without Tanjiro hoping for her to wake up.
Tanjiro and Sakonji Urokodaki had also speculated about why Nezuko had fallen asleep. In the end, they concluded that she was conserving her strength.
By all reason, Nezuko, having become a demon, should have needed to consume human flesh and blood to sustain her bodily functions. But Nezuko was a demon who still retained her memories from when she had been human, so naturally, she would never do something so cruel and inhuman.
With no other choice, Nezuko could only remain asleep to maintain her body's normal functions.
Tanjiro lovingly stroked Nezuko's cheek. Over the past three years, he had held back so much that he wanted to tell her. Now, he could finally share his stories with Nezuko to his heart's content.
"Nezuko, later, your big brother will tell you all about what I've been through these past few years. Aren't you looking forward to it?"
Nezuko widened her large pink eyes and nodded vigorously. "Mm-hm... mm-hm..."
"Good girl, Nezuko. Oh, right! Today is the day I successfully passed the Demon Slayer Corps examination. Master and I are planning to make a big feast. You're looking forward to it too, aren't you?" Tanjiro looked at Nezuko happily, the joy in his eyes pouring out without restraint.
"Mmm... mmm..." Nezuko squinted happily as she shook her little head.
"Master, Nezuko should be able to drink animal blood, right? How about we use the blood from these two wild boars specifically to make blood pudding?"
Naturally, Sakonji Urokodaki had no objections. Besides, it had been a long time since he had eaten anything prepared that way. He was no longer young, and his