Nakime and Muzan / A Nobody Brat

Okita Souji softly.

She also has an older brother, Kondo Isami.

At this moment, she missed him terribly...

Okita Souji slowly walked away, and Tanjiro hurriedly chased after him.

As he approached Okita Souji, he heard her voice.

"Standing still, through the darkness, flowers and water."

Tanjiro didn't understand the meaning of those words, but he could sense the strength and determination within them.

Just as he would never give up on Nezuko and was determined to turn Nezuko back into a human.

Without moving, through the darkness, flowers and water.

This is Okita Souji's epitaph.

This means that if left unattended, the flower and the water will be separated into two dark ends.

Unlike others who lament the injustice of fate and grieve over the passing of spring, Okita Souji, as a swordsman, would fight against fate even in death, refusing to bow down to it.

This seemingly sorrowful haiku actually reveals her immense inner strength.

This is a true reflection of Okita Souji's life.

Chapter 50, Section 363: Nakime and Muzan

"Hehe, so it was you who was behind this."

Kiyohime covered her face with her folding fan and looked at Nakime in front of her.

One glance at the biwa (a type of lute) that Nakime was holding revealed that she was the culprit who had scattered everyone with the biwa music.

When Nakime saw Kiyohime appear, she gently plucked the lute in her bosom.

The spatial shift in Kiyohime's location separated the two of them.

However, this was no challenge for Kiyohime. Having anticipated this, Kiyohime landed back on flat ground with a few leaps and stood in front of Nakime once again.

Why did you call us here?

Kiyohime smiled radiantly, showing no intention of Nakime in front of her.

Instead, he spoke to her leisurely.

Unlike Kiyohime Okita Souji or Minamoto no Raikō, neither Kiyohime nor Tamamo no Mae cared much about demons or humans.

As long as you don't interfere with them, you won't arouse their hostility; their sense of good and evil is different from that of ordinary people.

Just like Nakime now, Kiyohime doesn't really want to kill her.

She was simply trying to find out why Nakime did this, which was what she cared about more.

"You are Muzan- sama's enemies, and therefore my enemies."

Seeing that Nakime had no intention of fighting her, Kiyohime didn't rush to attack and instead began to communicate with Kiyohime face to face.

As Muzan Kibutsuji's personal maid, she never thought about the meaning of doing so; she would do whatever Muzan asked her to do.

She would carry out Muzan fail.

To her, Muzan Kibutsuji's orders were absolute and inviolable; she had no other thoughts whatsoever.

"Muzan?"

Kiyohime gently waved the folding fan in her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.

"He's the person you like, the person you love, right?"

From Kiyohime's perspective, in her mind, the only person she could obey and trust without reservation was her lover; everyone else was insignificant.

Since Nakime unconditionally trusts and obeys Muzan Kibutsuji, she must love Muzan.

"No! Lord Muzan is supreme, absolutely..."

Nakime was halfway through her explanation when she suddenly noticed Kiyohime looking at her with a very strange expression, and she immediately stopped talking.

Even she herself realized that her emotions seemed a little off just now.

Does she like Muzan?

The answer is self-evident.

When did that start?

Nakime has forgotten.

All she remembered was that she had always been by Muzan's side, obeying Muzan orders. As his personal maid, she never asked for anything in return.

She was content and satisfied as long as she could stay by Muzan's side.

"Ah, it is such a blessing to have someone you love. I have one too, so I know it very well."

Kiyohime spoke slowly.

She took Nakime's silence as tacit agreement and began to discuss the issue with her.

Nakime remained silent, not responding to Kiyohime; she didn't know what to say.

Muzan holds an unparalleled place in her heart. Is it really okay for her to like him and love him?

Do I really have the qualifications?

Nakime felt somewhat inferior; she was just a maid and felt Muzan of her Lord Muzan.

All she has to do is be Muzan's tool.

She would do her best to fulfill and satisfy Muzan request made by Lord Muzan.

Her life did not belong to herself, but to Muzan Kibutsuji. Even if Muzan ordered her to die immediately, she would not hesitate for a moment.

Are you afraid? Why be afraid? If you love someone, you should boldly say it, boldly pursue them, and never give up until the end of your life.

Kiyohime was that kind of person; her love was so intense that those she loved could feel her burning passion at all times.

That kind of love is unbearable for ordinary people; it's like the scorching heat of the sun, like the passion of being enveloped in flames.

Anchin didn't understand, Yuxian.

But it doesn't matter, Kiyohime doesn't care. She just needs to keep loving him, and that's all she needs to do.

She just needs to convey her love; it doesn't matter. One day her lover will understand.

Love is love, why hide it? The Nakime in front of her clearly loves Muzan, Kiyohime doesn't understand why she doesn't dare to say it.

"No... no... you can't..."

Nakime's face showed fear, and she kept shaking her head, constantly questioning herself.

Her mind was in turmoil; Kiyohime's words made her feel very unsettled.

She could not deceive her own heart after all.

Her fingers were about to pluck the pipa, wanting to send this person away; she didn't want to see him, didn't want to hear his words.

Are you running away?

Kiyohime didn't move, her eyes filled with sorrow as she looked at Nakime.

The person in front of her clearly loved that Muzan, yet dared not even admit it to himself, which she considered the most tragic thing.

Nakime lowered her head, her long hair covering her face, making it impossible to see her expression.

But in the end, she did not send Kiyohime away, for reasons unknown.

Perhaps deep down, she also longed for people to know about this love buried in her heart.

Why not tell him?

Kiyohime continued, "If you love him, tell him, chase after him to the ends of the earth, until the end of life and death... No, even if you die, you must continue to chase after him, never let go and never loosen your grip."

At this moment, Kiyohime transforms into a love expert, offering advice and encouragement to Nakime.

She is very willing to share her life experiences to help the unfortunate people in front of her.

Even if this experience is somewhat unusual.

Nakime was somewhat persuaded, which made Kiyohime even more enthusiastic.

"Come, take me to him, to your Muzan. Muster your courage, I will help you."

Kiyohime wasn't lying to Nakime; at that moment, she genuinely wanted to help Nakime.

She didn't want Nakime to take her to Muzan and kill Muzan; she wouldn't do something so pointless.

She hoped to help Nakime and convey her love.

Nakime raised her head, her single eye looking at Kiyohime. She saw no malice in Kiyohime, but rather a strong sense of goodwill emanating from Kiyohime.

The person in front of me is telling the truth.

Nakime was able to tell that Kiyohime wasn't lying to her and genuinely wanted to help her.

Why would someone who is clearly an enemy help Kiyohime like this? Nakime couldn't understand Kiyohime's thoughts.

However, she still expressed her gratitude and, quite unusually, gave Kiyohime a smile.

Ding dong ding dong...

After a burst of pipa music, the space where Nakime and Kiyohime were located changed once again, and they arrived at a new place.

"Nakime, what are you doing here!"

Muzan Kibutsuji stared coldly at the suddenly appearing Nakime, ignoring Kiyohime entirely.

Chapter 51, Section 364: The Underdog

"Muzan, I..."

Nakime faced Muzan Kibutsuji, she unconsciously lowered her head again, unable to muster the courage.

Brush!

Muzan suddenly stretched out his hand and grabbed Nakime by the neck.

"Are you going to betray me?!"

The auras of the other Upper Moon demons disappeared one after another, and even Kokushibo's aura vanished the instant Nakime arrived.

This made Muzan start to feel afraid, and Nakime arrived at his side at that very moment, bringing with her a stranger.

The fact that they showed no signs of fighting inevitably aroused Muzan's suspicions.

"No! No! Lord Muzan!"

Nakime struggled desperately, but how could she betray Muzan? She would never betray him.

Bang!

Muzan slammed Nakime to the ground.

"Tell me, why did you come here?"

Muzan Kibutsuji's eyes were cold as he looked down at Nakime on the ground.

Nakime timidly sat up again, glancing at Kiyohime instinctively.

Just then, Kiyohime gave her a thumbs-up.

"Muzan..."