Seeing Me Must Be Disappointing

"Thanks."

In Kamado Tanpei's home, Omote sat on the floor, feeling completely at ease.

He took a bowl of hot soup from Tan Ping's wife.

He bought a small courtyard at the foot of the mountain and settled there.

Whenever Tan Ping took Kamado Tanjiro down the mountain to sell charcoal, he would go to Tanjiro's residence and deliver some charcoal to him.

Of course, Oboro also costs money.

Then they followed the two up the mountain. They went in the morning and returned together, just in time for lunch.

As for the jade ornament he gave to Kamado Tanjiro, unsurprisingly, it was returned.

Out of gratitude for the Kamado Clan, and knowing that Oboro liked to drink wild vegetable soup, Kamado Tanpei's wife would brave the wind and snow to pick some wild vegetables... Oboro only then learned that wild vegetables could grow in winter, and only during the time when the midday sun was at its strongest.

Blue Spider Lily.

No wonder... Muzan be found.

He had thought that he could drag his crippled body until the snow melted and all things revived in the spring and summer, and perhaps then he could taste the Blue Spider Lily... This was common sense.

In winter, apart from the trees, all the flowers and herbs on the mountain should be withered.

Long lowered his eyelids, looked at the wild game being stirred in the pot, picked up the bowl and took a sip.

It's described as a wild vegetable soup, but it seems to contain some unknown herbs, giving it a faint medicinal taste, though it doesn't affect the flavor.

This herb was mostly bought by women, not picked... As for the purpose, it was, of course, to repay him.

After all, Oboro was seriously ill, and the woman expressed her gratitude in this way, without words or direct gestures.

She was simply giving silently through her actions...

The Zao family's income from selling charcoal was very limited, yet they still spent money to buy medicinal herbs for him, showing their thoughtfulness.

Of course, Oboro wasn't one to sit idly by.

Occasionally, he would also give pointers on the breathing of the Kamado Tanpei...

The modified Sun Breathing taught to him by Oboro was enough for Tan Ping. He was not a greedy person and did not want to ask anything of Oboro. Every time, it was Oboro who took the initiative to speak.

He firmly believed in Oboro's idea: to allow 'breathing' to continue in the final moments of life...

Oboro's physical condition was similar to his, and it was irreversible.

Just like Yoriichi Tsugikuni, another benefactor of the Kamado Clan.

The Kamado Clan has continued for so many generations; it would be a lie to say that Tan Ping knew nothing about demons.

He was well aware that ghosts had brought great trouble to the world... but the will of their ancestors was simply to pass on this breath, not to fight against ghosts, so he only needed to do his duty. He also had his own life and family.

He enjoyed this peaceful and beautiful life... so he never mentioned ghosts to his family.

What he wanted Kamado Tanjiro to do was learn the Kagura Dance and pass on the breath...

Just as our ancestors promised that the Yoriichi Tsugikuni, we must not let this power be lost.

After a while, having finished their meal, Oboro and Tan Ping sat outside the door chatting.

As their relationship deepened, Oboro also learned about the past of the Kamado Clan.

"Only one bloodline survives in each generation..."

After hearing this, Long sighed, "Perhaps it's fate..."

It turns out that no matter what era the Kamado Clan was in, no matter how many children they had, it seemed that only one of them could survive in the end.

Other children die young for various reasons.

Some died of illness, some of war, and some of accidents...

This reminded Oboro of the later appearance of Muzan, who slaughtered Tanjiro's entire family, leaving only him to escape.

If Muzan hadn't appeared, none of the subsequent events would have happened, and Tanjiro's younger siblings wouldn't have died... Kamado Tanjuro had a whole bunch of children.

Tanjiro was the only one left.

Logically speaking, Nezuko Kamado should also be considered 'dead'... and it was this Muzan encounter that led Muzan to come knocking on her door.

In the end, Tanjiro and his sister worked together to break free from their original destiny.

This cause and effect has come to an end.

From this perspective... Muzan at Tanjiro's hands was also fate.

Based on Kamado Tanpei, he probably wouldn't tell Kamado Tanjiro about this. Perhaps it was only in his generation, combined with the past, that he realized this.

Kamado Tanpei is a man who respects fate.

He didn't want this to have any impact on his descendants.

"It's getting late... I'll be going now."

I had a good day. I hadn't mentioned these things when I chatted with Tan Ping before.

Long finished the last cup of tea and slowly stood up.

At that moment, Kamado Tanjiro suddenly ran over and handed something to Oboro.

It is a walking stick.

"This was made by my father for Mr. Long."

"Thanks."

Oboro patted the boy's hair and nodded to Tan Ping.

Then he took the cane and slowly walked away along the mountain path.

Tan Ping's wife also came out of the room and bowed to Oboro's retreating figure.

"Father..."

Kamado Tanjiro stared at Oboro's emaciated body, which was floating on the snow, with a worried look on his face. "Is Mr. Oboro really alright?"

Long would go up the mountain with them.

But each time he came down the mountain, he declined the father and son's offer to see him off.

He didn't bring any maids with him.

He has always been a loner.

"It's alright... he's already home."

Tan Ping gently comforted her.

"Are we home?" Kamado Tanjiro, completely bewildered.

Mr. Ming just left... how come I'm home already?

"With my current vitality, I can't hold on much longer... However, I should be able to consume a large amount of Blue Spider Lily during this time, which will have some effect. After accumulating enough, I'll become a demon... I originally thought it would take longer... This way, I can avoid some unnecessary trouble."

Walking along the mountain path, Long thought to himself.

To revitalize the world of Demon Slayer, a new power system is needed. It's not just the swordsmen and breathing techniques of the Demon Slayer Corps that need to evolve... The demons on Muzan's side also need to keep up. Only in this way can they create a powerful spark.

"The power of inheritance I possess... it's up to you... whether you have the ability to obtain it."

The seeds of the Kamado Clan have been sown.

There is still other soil waiting to be excavated.

When they arrived at the foot of the mountain, they encountered some familiar hunters who would greet them.

The town wasn't big, and news spread quickly. Everyone knew that a big shot had come from outside, and that he seemed to know the Kamado family.

He's very young... approachable and down-to-earth.

He's just not in good health.

After walking around the street for a while, Long arrived at the gate of the courtyard.

This is an old house, not very large, which has just been taken care of by maids and some maids and servants have been hired.

At this moment, several people stood in front of the gate, eagerly waiting.

Long's personal maid also stood to the side, not welcoming them in... seemingly intending to wait for his return.

The other party also had no intention of leaving.

Oboro recognized the Ubuyashiki Clan at a glance. Although their hairstyles and facial features had changed slightly, the clan's unique aura and gaze, as leaders of the Demon Slayer Corps, remained unchanged.

Not to mention the white-haired woman beside him... she's so iconic.

The moment Oboro looked at Ubuyashiki Kuno, the latter sensed it and looked back.

The oversized black haori... she looked even younger than herself.

What he was holding was a cane... not a samurai sword.

Appearing sickly...

Was it him... who killed the demon with a single strike? The moment Ubuyashiki Kuno saw Oboro, his usually dormant eyes suddenly lit up, but quickly dimmed again... That night, Liu Yuan only witnessed the mysterious man's sword-wielding prowess, nothing more.

Kuno found it hard to believe that the person he had hoped to meet was... this kind of person.

I feel that my physical condition is no worse than mine.

Despite thinking that way, Kuno still mustered his spirits.

He was just afraid that... the so-called opportunity wouldn't be as good as he had imagined.

"Grown ups."

Upon seeing Oboro, the maidservant hurried forward and explained the purpose of the visit by the two men from Ubuyashiki.

"Come in..."

Long left a message and stepped into the courtyard first.

After a short while, the two Ubuyashiki were led to the main room.

Oboro took off her haori, looked at Ubuyashiki Kuno kneeling on the cushion, and smiled slightly, "You're disappointed to see me, aren't you?"

"No, a person's strength is not just reflected in appearances... The feeling I get from the adult is very special."

"Hehe."