A Yearlong Wait / Muzan Kibutsuji Arrives

The bear that had eaten six people was killed by the Scribe with just an axe.

Chapter 206 A Year's Wait

Did you see everything?

With a long sigh, the white mist exhaled from the Scribe's mouth and finally dissipated into the world.

"Look, I see it."

Tanjiro swallowed hard, his hands flailing about in the air as if he had nowhere to put them.

"Mister Scribe, are you... are you alright?"

"Fine."

With a slight smile, Scribe walked to his side and reached out to pat Tanjiro's little head.

"In that case, don't forget what you just saw."

"Good."

Tanjiro nodded obediently, but a hint of hesitation suddenly flashed across his face.

Noticing this, the Scribe spoke up.

"If you have something to say, just say it. You don't have to keep it to yourself."

"That, it's..."

Hesitantly, Tanjiro asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I didn't quite see it clearly, Mister Scribe, how you killed it with an axe in one go."

"How were they killed?"

Upon hearing Tanjiro's words, the Scribe paused for a moment.

But soon, realizing what was happening, he showed an expression of understanding. (Reading by La)

With his arm raised, the Scribe slightly shook the axe he held.

"This is a good choice, but it's not just for one use."

"Not just once?"

Tanjiro stared into thought as he looked at the axe.

After a long silence, a possibility finally came to his mind.

With himself being stared at intently, the Scribe swung his sword twice, or even more, at a speed exceeding the range of human vision.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to cut off the bear's thick head with just this somewhat rusty wood-chopping axe.

What puzzled Tanjiro was that the sword was swung several times in succession, meaning it was attacked several times.

Throughout the entire process, I never sensed any change in Scribe.

There was no scent of wavering, no scent of fear, and no scent of murderous intent.

From the moment the Scribe stood before the bear until now, the feeling he gave me has been the same as before – gentle and kind.

Can humans really do this?

Tanjiro was unaware that what had just happened was far beyond his comprehension.

"Alright, let's go back."

The Scribe patted Tanjiro on the back, bringing him back from his reverie.

"Sigh, I'll get through this."

Tanjiro gently patted his face, feeling a slight pain on his cheek, and this time he felt much clearer-headed.

Before leaving, he offered a brief prayer for the bear that the Scribe had killed.

The next morning, the snow had subsided considerably, and Tanjiro left home to head to the town.

His purpose in going out this time was not to sell charcoal, but to spread the news that the bear had been killed.

Upon learning the news, the locals quickly organized a group of veteran hunters to come and verify whether what Tanjiro said was true.

Officials offered a very generous reward in order to resolve the bear issue as soon as possible.

There have been instances in the past where people have lied about completing a task in order to fraudulently claim payment.

Given the severity of this incident, we should be even more cautious.

After the experienced hunters examined it, they quickly concluded that it was indeed the bear that had eaten six people.

While taking the bear's carcass away, the Kamado family also received the reward.

The Kamado family had always made a living selling charcoal, had never seen so much money before, especially since this was not a task they had completed.

Although it was a considerable sum of money, Tanjiro still gave it to the Scribe.

Looking at the reward in front of him, the Scribe said he didn't need it.

To put the Kamado family at ease, he returned the reward to Tanjiro as "food and lodging expenses" and "compensation for emotional distress".

"Here you go. If you feel embarrassed, just cook some more delicious food and be more serious and hardworking when you're doing things."

The Scribe's words were still echoing in his ears, so much so that Tanjiro didn't know how to refute them.

Finally, he bowed to the Scribe, thanking him for everything he had done for the Kamado family.

After the man-eating bear incident was resolved, no other worrying news has been heard of.

Not long after, the Scribe received some "good news" from Black Feather, who had been sent out earlier and had just flown back to his side.

The Scribe was assigned to protect the swordsman at the Tokito Family, and he successfully vanquished an evil spirit.

That was just a weak demon; how could it possibly defeat the swordsmen arranged by the Scribe?

That night, the demon who broke into Tokito's house, thinking he could have a good meal, was met with several swordsmen wielding Nichirin Blade when he opened the door.

The Scribe could already picture the swordsmen wielding Nichirin Blade, chasing after that demon everywhere.

Faced with such a vast disparity in numbers and strength, the evil spirits were naturally and easily annihilated.

Although no one was injured, the appearance of the demon left a deep impression on the brothers Uichirou and Muiichiro.

Through close contact, they finally understood what kind of creature the Scribe had described as the evil spirit.

This incident strengthened the brothers' resolve.

After the one-year period agreed upon with the Scribe ended, Ubuyashiki Kagaya sent someone to bring them to the Demon Slayer Corps.

Not long ago, the two brothers passed the Final Selection and became the "Twin Stars" of the Demon Slayer Corps.

After reading the information on the note, the Scribe's lips slowly curled up slightly.

Tokito is ready, so there's only one person left who hasn't appeared yet.

Moreover, the Scribe had a premonition that this Demon Slayer Corps would be several times stronger than the one in the original story.

Upon careful consideration, he realized that he had not only saved Kanae Butterfly from dying at the hands of Doma, but also Rengoku Ruka, preventing Rengoku Shinjuro from experiencing the pain of losing his wife.

Now, Muiichiro's twin brother has also joined the Demon Slayer Corps.

These few individuals alone will bring about tremendous changes to the Demon Slayer Corps.

Now, the Scribe has another important task to do.

While treating Tanjuro, Scribe stayed at the Kamado family, as if waiting for something.

A year has passed.

Another winter has arrived, but this year's snowstorm is weaker than in previous years.

Two months ago, Tanjuro's body had already recovered to the point where he no longer needed medication.

From that day on, the Scribe built a small wooden house near the Kamado family and moved in.

No matter how Tanjiro, Nezuko, Tanjuro, Kie, and the others tried to persuade him, he insisted on not leaving.

"I'm waiting for a guy, and this might be the last chance I'll have to face him alone."

Every time Tanjiro and the others came to persuade him, the Scribe would repeat this reason.

Because he knew very well that guy would be here soon.

Chapter 207 Kibutsuji Muzan is coming

One winter morning, Tanjiro, who was usually very serious about his work, accidentally knocked over the bamboo basket containing charcoal.

Black charcoal chunks were scattered all over the ground, staining his face black.

"Haha, Tanjiro, even you have your moments of carelessness."

Looking at Tanjiro, whose face Tanjiro as if he had just returned from Africa, the Scribe laughed heartily.

"It was just an accident, an accident!"

Tanjiro's face flushed slightly, and he quickly picked up the charcoal and put it back into the bamboo basket.

Although the Scribe had given them a fair amount of money before, the Kamado family were not the kind of people who were "lazy and unwilling to work".

Tanjiro and made the product a few days ago, and he plans to sell it again today.

When the children of the Kamado family learned that Tanjiro was going to town, they all clamored to go with him.

"No, you can't keep up with Tanjiro's pace at all, and besides, he's not pulling the cart today."

Hearing this, Kamado Kie quickly told them that they couldn't.

Nezuko had just put her younger brother Rokuta to sleep, while Tanjuro sandals.

The Kamado family was happy and harmonious.

At this moment, the Scribe suddenly spoke up.

"If you're going to town, I'll go with you."

"Oh, is the Mister Scribe coming along too?"

Tanjiro was somewhat surprised to hear that the Scribe was also going to town.

"Of course, the holiday is coming soon, so I need to buy you some gifts."

"No, no, absolutely not!"

Tanjiro quickly waved his hand, indicating that the Scribe didn't need to go to such lengths.

"I'll use it if I say so, since the money's in my hands anyway."

Pretending to be angry, Scribe walked to his side and patted him hard on the back.

"Takeo, do any of you want anything? You can tell me."

With a slight smile, Scribe waved to the other children of the Kamado family, including Kamado Takeo, who were not far away.

"Really? Thank you, Mister Scribe!"

Upon hearing this, Takeo and the others immediately ran over and told Scribe what kind of snacks or toys they wanted.

When asked, Nezuko said she didn't need any food or toys anymore.

"Then I'll buy you a new dress, how about pink?"

Scribe stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and then slowly spoke.

"I can't refuse, otherwise I'll buy two."

Nezuko blushed immediately upon being presented with a gift by the Scribe.

"In that case, thank you, Mister Scribe."

After saying goodbye to the rest of the Kamado family, Scribe and Tanjiro headed towards the town.

"Oh my, isn't this Scribe and Tanjiro?"

As they entered the town to sell charcoal, the townspeople greeted the two warmly.

"Oh, Granny Sang, how are you feeling today?"