The next day.
Sesshomaru arrived at the Torii gate outside Ubuyashiki Estate fifteen minutes early, accompanied by Rin, Jaken, and two demon soldiers assigned to watch over Rin.
To his surprise, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was already waiting there to greet them.
Shinjuro Rengoku stood behind him.
Six guard swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps' traditional uniforms, Nichirin Blades hanging at their waists, stood on either side.
But the most eye-catching figures were the boy and girl beside Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
The boy appeared older, perhaps around ten, with short black hair, deep purple eyes, and a fitted black kimono.
The girl was much younger, likely only five or six. She had pale yellow hair, light purple eyes, and wore a bright yellow kimono.
"Welcome to the Ubuyashiki Family, Mr. Sesshomaru, Miss Higurashi, and Mr. Jaken."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki had clearly already learned Rin's identity.
So despite her young age, he still treated her with the respect due an adult.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki had not only broken free of Muzan's "Demon King's Curse."
He now possessed an exceptionally healthy, even robust body.
He was no longer the sickly man who could not swing a sword ten times, who could cough up blood from even a forceful cough.
At that moment, he looked radiant and full of spirit, his smile brilliant.
Come to think of it, he was quite handsome.
"Hello."
Sesshomaru was aloof by nature and did not bother with pleasantries.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki did not mind. He warmly introduced the people around him.
He first introduced Shinjuro Rengoku behind him, then turned to his son on the left and smiled.
"This is Kiriya, my eldest son and the third child in the family. He is fifteen this year."
"And this pretty little girl is Shion, my adopted daughter. This year... Shion, why don't you tell