After saying that, Gawain, without Yoriichi Tsugikuni's response, grabbed Yoriichi Tsugikuni and flew into the air.
With one paw supporting Yoriichi Tsugikuni and the other protecting Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Gawain soared through the clouds for about half an hour before finally stopping above a city.
The city appears to be quite large and densely populated, suggesting it was a key city under Tokugawa Ieyasu's control.
Gawain wasn't familiar with the terrain, but he knew that such places often had enough doctors.
So he changed his form in mid-air, took on Yoriichi Tsugikuni in the mountains and forests. Then he picked Yoriichi Tsugikuni up and headed towards the city.
Although many people have seen Gawain form, those people are too far away, and it will take a long time for the news to reach them.
Therefore, Gawain, dressed in a clean and Haki outfit that exuded domineering presence, carrying Yoriichi Tsugikuni's sword, easily passed through the town magistrate's sight and entered the city.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni's condition did not improve much despite his excitement.
His body was severely overworked; if it were an ordinary person, they would have died by now.
However, Yoriichi Tsugikuni's strength is formidable, and his body is far beyond that of ordinary people. Gawain could tell that this guy could probably recover his fighting power to at least that of an ordinary person after a little rest.
However, even Yoriichi Tsugikuni would need at least three months of rest to return to his peak condition.
This is the law of nature.
In short, after paying two gold coins, Gawain received a nice courtyard and sufficient medical services.
After witnessing Yoriichi being wrapped up like Yoriichi Tsugikuni mummy by the doctor, Gawain smiled and nodded, then relaxed and went to rest.
Time flies, and it's noon two days later.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni as Gawain was sitting in the courtyard drinking, Gawain approached him.
The bandages on his face had been removed, and although his eyes still had some color in them, they finally looked like a human being.
However, apart from that, he was still wrapped in dense bandages, and although they were covered by his clothes, a small part of his neck was still exposed.
Upon seeing Gawain in the distance, Yoriichi Tsugikuni paused slightly.
He seemed to be pondering how he should communicate with Gawain.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni had heard many legends about gods transforming into dragons, or about gods walking among humans.
Although he always questioned why there were no gods to punish those monsters who had lost their hearts when he was killing demons.
But I actually saw the gods...
Yoriichi Tsugikuni didn't have this experience!
As for Yoriichi Tsugikuni truly trusts Gawain...
How could he not trust it, since Japan is a place that likes to deify everything?
The eight million grass-root gods here are no joke!
Especially during the Sengoku period, any displaced person who managed to find a sliver of warmth in their fate would tend to mythologize something they witnessed.
For example, my village was attacked and war broke out, but I miraculously survived and even managed to escape to another village.
Ah, it must be the foxtail grass by the roadside that has blessed me; I must offer it an offering!
For example, I encountered difficulties in my business and almost went bankrupt, but I was lucky enough to turn things around and avoid the devastation of losing my family.
Ah, it must be the rice bag at home that blessed me; I must offer it to it!
Whether it's legends of monsters or legends of gods, Japan has an overwhelming abundance of them.
In Japan mythology, their gods are all exceptionally busy.
Apart from Amaterasu, whom they revered as the supreme deity.
All the other gods have their own busy divine lives and countless cameo appearances.
Just like Susanoo, things like Takemikazuchi, Mikanomikoto can all be used interchangeably.
This level of density is outrageous, even in the history of world mythology.
Therefore, in this environment, only the mythical Shenron actually appear.
Even Yoriichi Tsugikuni was not immune to this; he had no intention of questioning Gawain's identity.
Gawain grinned as he noticed Yoriichi Tsugikuni approaching.
"You seem to be recovering well. The doctors here are quite qualified. I heard that the doctor who treated you also treated Torii Motonobu subordinate of Tokugawa Ieyasu."
But if you ask me, from today onwards, that doctor no longer needs to be proud of having treated Torii Motonobu.
"Because he healed you, that's the most honorable thing he did in the rest of his life."
"That's not true, Your Excellency. I am merely a useless person who brings only pain wherever I go."
"I have lived my whole life in failure, while Torii Motonobu, who followed the Tokugawa Shogun, is about to unify the entire country."
At this point, Yoriichi Tsugikuni came right up to Gawain and bowed deeply to Gawain.
After standing up, he looked into Gawain's eyes and continued softly.
"First of all, I am very grateful for your arrangements, which prevented me from dying in the countryside in my prime. My strength is still of use."
Besides that, I'd like to know how I should address you.
And then there's... why didn't you appear sooner? And that damned demon, Muzan Kibutsuji, has already caused so much suffering.
I... I'm sorry, I have no right to say these things. I'm the biggest failure. I have no right to question anyone, let alone you.
Sigh... I just... I just...
He was speechless, looking at Gawain, as if he wanted to reveal his entire life without reservation.
This feeling is like that of a lost person desperately wanting to confess.
Hearing the hesitation in Yoriichi Tsugikuni's voice, Gawain for a moment, then pointed to the seats not far away.
"I can tell you have a lot to say."
Don't stand, sit down and let's have a good talk.
I will answer all your questions, but I need you to know that I am not omnipotent; I only know what I know.
Please sit down.
"Yes, sir."
Yoriichi Tsugikuni nodded slightly, then sat down gracefully. Although his buttocks still hurt, Yoriichi Tsugikuni's posture remained upright.
Seeing him sit down, Gawain nodded and continued.
"Over the past two days, you must have imagined my identity countless times."
Ha, I am not one of those beings you imagine, but I am certainly not ordinary either, because I do not come from your world.
You might find it hard to understand, so why not think of my world as Takamagahara? After all, everyone in my world is much stronger than the people in yours.
As for gods, haha, that was just a joke of mine.
I am not a god, at least I don't think I am, but I don't care what you think.
You can call me Gawain, or you can call me sir.
That's what they all call me, and I've gotten used to being called that.
As you can see, I am indeed a dragon, haha.
That's a bit strange, because you wouldn't know that a dragon could have any other meaning, haha!
Gawain chuckled softly, seemingly maintaining a very relaxed state of mind ever since stepping into this new world.
Having freed himself from the expectations of too many people and the fate of a world for a short period, Gawain was destined not to undertake many explorations, which instead became a relaxing journey for Gawain.
Sensing Gawain's relaxed mood, Yoriichi Tsugikuni gave a wry smile even though he didn't understand the Gawain.
He rose from his chair, bowed to Gawain again, then sat back down and said respectfully.
"Gawain."
"Hmm, very good. Hearing you say that, I've already achieved half of my goal."
I don't know if you remember, but two days ago I said I would help you with a little trouble, and then I asked you to become my subordinate after the trouble was over.
So, you're agreeing to my request?
You will become my subordinate.
"Indeed!"
When asked about the high temperature, Yoriichi Tsugikuni simply nodded.
"No one would refuse to work for a sacred dragon. Even if you appeared before the Tokugawa shogun and asked him to give you all his wealth and status, he would give up everything he had in the past for the road to Takamagahara."
I am flattered by your invitation. I don't understand why you would choose someone like me, a complete and utter failure, in this age of outstanding individuals.
The war lasted for many years, and countless heroes shone brightly under the sun.
Even in the shadows, the Demon Slayer Corps warriors are far more determined and passionate than I am.
As for swordsmanship and strength, although I am superior to them, you certainly don't need my meager strength.
Everything I possess is, in your eyes, nothing more than fleeting grass that vanishes with the wind, utterly insignificant!
As he said this, a hint of insecurity appeared on Yoriichi Tsugikuni's face.
This wasn't Gawain's misjudgment, but rather...
Yoriichi Tsugikuni is such an insecure person.
He is gentle, kind, magnanimous, and exceptionally talented.
But he really isn't a resolute person.
Throughout his life, he enveloped every corner of himself with gentleness, so much so that even when he was powerful, he never tried to pursue or enjoy the byproducts of power.
As for his constant emphasis on being a loser...
Gawain could completely understand him.
In Yoriichi Tsugikuni's view, as the younger brother, his ignorance allowed him to display his extraordinary talent too early, and this talent allowed him to take away everything his older brother had, ultimately leading to his brother's painful death.
As the head of the family, his kindness and compassion cost him the chance to revive the family. He disappointed his parents and caused even more disappointment and pain to the rest of the family.
Even after joining the Demon Slayer Corps, his suffering did not end.
The breathing techniques he developed did indeed become an excellent asset to the Demon Slayer Corps, contributing significantly to their Demon Slayer Corps endeavors.
But he taught the Demon Slayer Corps members the Demon Slayer Mark...
The Yoriichi Tsugikuni sometimes hated his own power was because of the power of that mark!!!
Imagine if someone recommended Sanlu Milk all the children in their family when they met with relatives before the scandal broke.
As a result, all the children in my relatives' and friends' families developed cerebral palsy...
At that point, how will you face yourself for doing this?
Of course, he will be tormented by guilt and pain for the rest of his life!!!
Yoriichi was like that Yoriichi Tsugikuni than a decade ago; he never felt the harm of the markings, only that they could enhance people's power.
Furthermore, practicing near people with facial markings will help them unlock their markings more quickly and with a greater likelihood!
Because of this, Yoriichi Tsugikuni helped the Demon Slayer Corps train too many talents who could awaken their Demon Slayer Marks during those years!
Including Yoriichi Tsugikuni's older brother, Michikatsu Tsugikuni, most of Yoriichi Tsugikuni's close comrades in the Demon Slayer Corps have awakened the power of the Demon Slayer Mark!
However, this good fortune did not last long. Apart from Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the other people who had awakened their markings soon died one after another!
After some investigation, it was discovered that not a single person who activated their markings successfully lived past the age of twenty-five!!!
Because he taught his comrades how to use the markings, they died one after another.
For Yoriichi Tsugikuni, this would undoubtedly be the greatest despair!
I didn't kill Bo Ren, but Bo Ren died because of me?
No, everything changed with Yoriichi Tsugikuni. He always felt that he was the one who killed every comrade who had awakened their Demon Slayer Mark!
As for her biological brother, the person she loved most for the first twenty years of her life...
Unwilling to live more than a few months, Kokushibo, the elder brother of Michikatsu Tsugikuni, ultimately betrayed the Demon Slayer Corps and humanity, becoming Muzan Kibutsuji's subordinate and eventually Kokushibo, one of the Upper Kokushibo Ones who now wreaks havoc on the world!
This was the biggest blow to Yoriichi Tsugikuni!
He always felt that if he only taught everyone breathing techniques without teaching them how to activate the power of the markings, it would be a waste of his time.
Then everyone is still alive, and the elder brother will still be that excellent elder brother who takes it upon himself to kill demons and aims to surpass his younger brother!
It all stemmed from his excessive arrogance; it was all his fault!!!
Even though he defeated Muzan Kibutsuji, Yoriichi Tsugikuni did not feel proud, but instead became increasingly pained.
Yes, he did kill Muzan Kibutsuji.
When his elder brother, Michikatsu Tsugikuni, betrayed him after facing the death threat of the Demon Slayer Corps's Mark, he revealed the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters, leading to the death of the old master that very night!
He failed to completely kill Muzan Kibutsuji, allowing Muzan to escape and become even more cautious, careful, and adept at hiding his true intentions.
Even...
He couldn't even firmly carry out his intention to kill the demon!
Because on the Muzan Kibutsuji...
I actually let a ghost go!
She remembered the ghost's name; it was named Tamayo, and she was a ghost with a heart.
But no matter what, I shouldn't have let her go...
As a samurai, Yoriichi Tsugikuni was unable to shoulder the responsibilities of the daimyo and his family, thus failing to live up to the expectations of his father and clan.
As a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, Yoriichi's Yoriichi Tsugikuni Slayer Mark prompted Michikatsu Tsugikuni to betray the Corps, causing the death of the old master, releasing Tamayo, and allowing Muzan Kibutsuji to escape. Because of these three reasons, he went from being a hero revered by everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps to a scoundrel criticized and cursed by everyone, and was eventually expelled from the Demon Slayer Corps.
Expelling him was not a decision made solely by the new lord, although it was indeed an order given by the new lord, who was still only six years old!
The only things that could prompt a six-year-old child to make the decision to expel himself were, of course, his Demon Slayer Corps comrades surrounding his master!
Before I joined the Demon Slayer Corps, although the Demon Slayer Corps was in a difficult situation, they were at least united.
However, after his arrival, although he brought the powerful Breathing Technique, his own Demon Slayer Mark made everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps feel threatened, almost leading to their self-destruction.
He, as the younger brother, stole his older brother's life.
As the head of the family, he destroyed the pursuit of the Wu family for five generations over a hundred years.
As a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, he caused the death of the father of the six-year-old new master and nearly caused the Demon Slayer Corps to split up.
His only achievement was being expelled from the Demon Slayer Corps.
The Demon Slayer Corps, having banished themselves, felt their strength was insufficient and no longer needed to fear death from their Demon Slayer Marks.
Miraculously, they were reunited as one.
Ah, what a failure I am...