Tamayo had lived for hundreds of years. Aside from Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who had saved her life, she had never seen such a remarkable human.
Only someone remarkable enough could possibly kill her enemy—Muzan Kibutsuji.
After her initial excitement, Tamayo quickly calmed down. The hatred between humans and demons ran too deep. Perhaps the person before her could accept her; perhaps the current leader of the Demon Slayer Corps could as well.
But what about everyone else?
"Mr. Hiruma, I can consider cooperating with you," Tamayo said slowly, but then changed the subject. "As an individual."
"As for your proposal that we move to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters to avoid Muzan's pursuit, I cannot do that."
With that, she let out a long sigh. Even though she knew that would be the safest option, and that they would no longer have to live in hiding, the divide between humans and demons kept her from choosing it.
After hearing Tamayo's explanation, Hiruma broke into a brilliant smile and said something that she and Yushiro found foolish.
"It's okay!"
"Once I become a Hashira, I'll be the strongest one. I can stake my life on the fact that neither of you will harm humans."
"I believe that by then, I'll have a say in things!"
The smile on Hiruma's face shone like sunlight, a warmth the two of them had not felt in a long time.
A human was actually willing to guarantee two demons with his life.
Both demons found it unbelievable.
What was more, this human's suggestion was sincerely made for their sake.
His name was Hiruma, and he treated others with sincerity. That was who he was.
Tamayo glanced at Yushiro. She wanted to cooperate with the Demon Slayer Corps, because there was an unusual person in this generation—someone