A Farewell Drink! May Your Martial Fortune Flourish! (Demon Slayer Arc Complete)

At the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, the once solemn and dignified Ubuyashiki estate was now utterly drowned in thunderous cheers and clamor.

Every member of the Demon Slayer Corps had gathered here, some raising cups in toast, others embracing one another and weeping.

Kashu had just clinked cups with several Corps members who had come to thank him when he caught sight of Tanjiro and the other two approaching together from the corner of his eye.

Their youthful faces bore a gravity and reluctance that did not suit their age.

"Mr. Kashu!"

Tanjiro's voice brimmed with energy.

"Commander-in-Chief!"

Zenitsu followed close behind, his attitude respectful.

"Yo~ Boss!"

Inosuke's distinctive voice remained as loud as ever.

Kashu did not pay much attention to Inosuke's strange form of address. He idly turned his wine cup and teased, "What? You came to offer a toast like everyone else? Aren't you all still too young to drink?"

Tanjiro looked somewhat awkwardly at the juice in their hands and scratched the back of his head. "Even though we can't drink yet, we feel the same way as everyone else in the Demon Slayer Corps."

Kashu filled his cup, rose to his feet, and clinked cups with Tanjiro and the other two in turn. He nodded. "All right. Then have a farewell drink with me."

"Boss is leaving!?"

Inosuke's earth-shattering shout instantly overwhelmed the uproar of the crowd.

The previously jubilant and peaceful atmosphere abruptly froze, and even the air seemed to grow heavier.

The Hashira who knew Kashu relatively well had flickering expressions, unable to suppress the unpleasant feeling in their hearts.

They had nearly forgotten that Kashu was not from Japan.

His purpose in coming here had been to deal with Muzan Kibutsuji.

Now that the matter had been resolved smoothly, it really was time to say goodbye.

Bang—!

Sanemi Shinazugawa hefted a jar of wine and slammed it heavily onto the table. Though his gaze was no longer as vicious as before, that wild, feral grin still hung at the corner of his mouth.

"You wouldn't mind having a drink with us too, would you, Commander-in-Chief?"

Kashu looked at Sanemi Shinazugawa with amused eyes, then picked up a wine jar from beside the table himself and raised his chin, signaling for him to bring it on.

Hah, this unruly guy called me Commander-in-Chief for the first time. Looks like there's no escaping this drinking session.

Kashu thought to himself, but he had still underestimated just how shameless Sanemi Shinazugawa could be.

The moment Sanemi saw him accept the challenge, he turned and shouted toward the rear, "Hey! Uzui, Iguro, Rengoku, Tokito—and you too, Tomioka! Get over here! It's time to settle this!"

Kashu: (°□°;)?

Kashu looked helplessly amused as several Hashira swiftly surrounded him. His tone carried a trace of teasing. "Ganging up on me because you outnumber me?"

Sanemi Shinazugawa grinned. "So what if we are? We definitely can't beat you in a fight. At least let us win back one round at the end!"

Tengen Uzui lifted a hand and flicked his hair. "Well~ this kind of scheme isn't very flashy, but you are the Commander-in-Chief."

Obanai Iguro said softly, "I'm not good at drinking. I just want to offer you a few more cups."

Kyojuro Rengoku's fighting spirit blazed. "Let us settle this, Mr. Kashu!"

Muichiro Tokito had already silently raised his cup. "I'll drink first. Do as you please."

Having accepted reality, Giyu Tomioka kept it brief. "...Please!"

Just as the Hashira surrounded Kashu, with the scent of alcohol soaring into the sky—

A towering, brawny figure appeared behind them, his voice as steady as a mountain.

"Nam Amitabha. Count me in as well."

The Hashira: ???

Sanemi Shinazugawa stared wide-eyed at Gyomei Himejima, who had suddenly appeared behind them, then slapped his thigh and burst into laughter. "Seriously? Even you want to join in? But can you even drink?"

Gyomei Himejima said nothing. He simply picked up a jar of wine, tilted back his head, and poured it down his throat.

Wine ran down his chin, and the sheer boldness of the gesture left everyone dumbfounded.

Sanemi Shinazugawa roared excitedly, "All right! One more reinforcement! Prepare yourself, Commander-in-Chief!"

Kashu swept his gaze over the faces before him, all filled with fighting spirit, yet also carrying reluctance and respect. A fearless smile curled across his lips. "Then try and defeat me."

In the distance, Mitsuri Kanroji watched the men drinking with such gusto, an unusual light glittering in her eyes. "Just as I thought, friendship between boys is so cool too!"

Shinobu Kocho helplessly shook her head. "They're all still injured, especially Mr. Shinazugawa and Mr. Rengoku. They're being far too reckless."

Afterward, she raised a hand to call Kanao and the others away from the feast to prepare sobering tea, lest those fools drink themselves into trouble.

After several rounds of wine and countless dishes.

When the clamor inside and outside the courtyard had finally subsided, the night was cool as water.

Kashu and Kagaya Ubuyashiki stood side by side on the rainbow bridge, each holding a cup of warm sobering tea as they spoke quietly.

"I imagine Sanemi and the others will be even more unwilling to accept it once they wake up."

Kashu chuckled. "That's good. After all, regrets are an indispensable part of life."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki gazed at the murmuring stream below the bridge. Rarely, his voice revealed a trace of confusion after laying down a heavy burden. "The curse that plagued my family for over a thousand years has been lifted in a single day, yet I find myself at a loss."

Kashu drained the sobering tea in his hand and glanced sideways at him. "You've fully recovered your health. Don't you have any plans for what comes next?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki shook his head, then gave a slight nod. "As for future plans, naturally, I do have some."

He paused, his voice calm yet carrying a trace of resolve. "Some important figures died in the Entertainment District before, making this already turbulent country's situation even more difficult. So I intend to involve myself and contribute what little I can."

Kashu studied Kagaya Ubuyashiki with a subtle look, thinking to himself, The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps is choosing to enter politics. It seems I've created quite an extraordinary singularity.

"Isn't that a good thing? I believe you'll become an excellent leader."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked humble. "You flatter me. I simply do not wish to waste this precious life."

After they finished discussing the matter, an unspoken understanding spread through the air.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki broke the silence first. "Are you leaving now? Won't you wait until morning to formally say goodbye to everyone?"

Kashu waved a hand. "Better not. I can't stand those tearful scenes. They're too sentimental."

"...I understand."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded slightly, his expression solemn.

"Then, may your martial fortune flourish!"

Kashu smiled in return. "Then I wish you a smooth political career. Until we meet again, should fate allow it."

"Until we meet again, should fate allow it."

Then, holding Fou in his arms, Kashu melted into the night and quietly departed from the world of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

As the light gate vanished, Kashu steadied himself and found that he had returned to Loki's familiar living room.

And when it came to the Evil God's daily routine, she had never disappointed him.

She was sprawled across the conference table, sleeping soundly, muttering incomprehensible lines that sounded like something a creepy old man would say.

Kashu walked up to the conference table, curled his fingers, and rapped on its surface. "Time to wake up, Loki. I'm back."

Loki, who had been sleeping so comfortably, was once again ruthlessly awakened by Kashu.

Just as she was about to vent a god's morning temper, she suddenly realized who exactly was standing before her.

"Didn't you leave just yesterday, brat!?"

Loki abruptly raised her head. Her sleepy eyes were filled with shock. "You're back already?"

"Was the world on the other side dangerous?"

"Did you meet any pretty girls?"

Faced with Loki's rapid-fire questions, Kashu pushed away the head she had leaned close with a look of disgust. "Calm down. The flow of time between the two worlds is different. I stayed over there for more than two months."

Loki suddenly sat upright, her narrow eyes full of disbelief. "The time flows are that different? More than two months... then wouldn't that mean you..."

She seemed to think of something, and her gaze suddenly turned burning hot.

Kashu spread his hands helplessly. "So please, hurry up and update my status."

"Got it. Take your clothes off for me!"

Kashu: (╬‵︿′)

Kashu Animusphere

LV.2

Strength: I(0)→SSS(2000)

Endurance: I(0)→SSS(2000)

Dexterity: I(0)→SSS(2000)

Agility: I(0)→SSS(2000)

Magic: I(1)→SSS(2000)

Luck: I→G

--Magic--

[King's Wind]

[Crystal of Stars]

--Skills--

[Red Dragon Emblem]

[Eternal Blessing of the Star Spirit]

[Brilliant Journey]

[Transparent World]