As for the contract, it still stands. Remember, if your resolve wavers even slightly, I will take your body!
After saying that, he fell silent.
But Tanjiro already knew Asuramaru's feelings, and immediately smiled gently, "Then please take care of me from now on!"
Sheathed his sword and turned to walk into the dark forest.
Meanwhile, a system notification sounded in Asuramaru's mind as he was inside the sword.
[Ding! Detected intense negative emotions generated by Muzan Kibutsuji before his death, totaling 150,000 Emotion Points!]
Having gained 100,000 Demon Power, should 30% be returned to the sword master?
Asuramaru quickly replied to the system's helpful tip.
"Wait, this time there's no refund."
[Ding! No Demon Power refund this time!]
The World Trial begins! Template: Asuramaru; Sword Master Kamado Tanjiro!
A total of 56 battles were fought! (All 56 were won)
Total demons slain: 600!
Number of Upper Ranks killed: 5
Number of Lower Rank killed: 6
Slay Muzan Kibutsuji!
Title earned: Merciless Demon-Slaying Machine!
Complete the mission and slay Muzan Kibutsuji! Reward: 100,000 Emotion Points!
Should we begin the time travel now?
This time, Asuramaru didn't answer immediately. Instead, after a moment of contemplation, he suddenly asked, "What would happen if I didn't activate the time travel immediately?"
[Ding! After completing the mission, you can travel through time at any time. However, you need to notify the system seven days in advance for the next travel. Other than that, there are no restrictions!]
After hearing this answer, Asuramaru already knew what to do: he would postpone the time travel for the time being!
After all, even the horn hasn't been unlocked yet.
It would be unwise to rush to the next world; it would be better to stay in this world for now and collect the Golden Horn before leaving.
It's always good to be cautious.
"System, open my personal panel."
Host: Lin Fan
Template: Asuramaru!
Demon Power: 250,000!
Extraction Abilities: Eternal-level buff, Indestructible! Chidori Stream, One-Sword Asura, Platinum-level Ability Perception, Silver-level Ability Sharpness, Destined Pair...
Template Abilities: Blood Cry, Devouring, Healing, Nourishment, Demonification...
Unlocked: Golden Horn (Sounding this will unlock the Seraph of the End form, codenamed Salt King! Unlocking requires 500,000 Emotion Points!)
Emotion Points: 430,000!
Looking at the Emotion Points, it's still about 70,000 short of 500,000. It shouldn't be long before I can accumulate that amount.
It's definitely better to proceed cautiously and unlock the template completely...
Outside world.
Tanjiro had unknowingly arrived at the plain where they had first met.
Seeing the group of people who had also finished their battles and emerged from the Infinity Castle, it was clear that their numbers were significantly fewer.
Needless to say, Tanjiro understood.
Those people are forever trapped in the Infinity Castle. Even though they've seen it all before, it's still hard for them to accept...
However, in contrast...
When Sanemi Shinazugawa and the others saw Tanjiro arrive, their expressions were filled with extreme joy.
Zenitsu rushed forward and asked the question everyone was concerned about, "Tanjiro, did you defeat Muzan Kibutsuji?"
The words had barely left his mouth.
Everyone present was on edge.
Facing the gazes of the crowd and feeling their expectant eyes, Tanjiro calmed himself down, smiled gently, and slowly began to speak.
"Muzan Kibutsuji is dead."
"We won? I really won!"
Zenitsu almost went berserk again, his expression showing extreme excitement, but he still managed to speak up in his spare moment.
"Oh, right Tanjiro, you absolutely have to get Asuramaru to heal me later, okay? I've awakened my Demon Slayer Mark too, I don't want to die so soon..."
"Don't worry, Zenitsu."
Tanjiro can guarantee that.
Thinking back to how Asuramaru used to be, it's probably best not to ask...
"Me too, Tanjiro, I've awakened my Demon Slayer Mark too..." Inosuke ran up, pointing to his face under the Boar's Head, and shouted loudly.
Apart from the two of them.
The others breathed a sigh of relief and were filled with excitement.
"Muzan Kibutsuji is dead?! Well done, Tanjiro!" Sanemi Shinazugawa followed closely behind, not holding back his praise.
"That's great, but will the Demon Slayer Corps disband because of this? I haven't even found someone to marry yet..."
Standing in the crowd, Mitsuri Kanroji felt genuinely happy, but at the same time, she also felt somewhat worried.
Obanai Iguro watched quietly from behind her.
"Young man! I knew you could do it!" Kyojuro Rengoku stepped forward, his eyes blazing as he looked at Tanjiro, a sincere smile spreading across his owl-like face.
Almost everyone is thanking Tanjiro.
Thank you for killing Muzan, ending the source of countless sorrows and pains!
Along with the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who was in charge of the operation, also received this good news.
He was so excited that his whole body was trembling.
Chapter 104 An Ordinary Life
"Finally... finally it's all over!"
His wife and children burst into laughter, and Kagaya Ubuyashiki and gave the order.
"Summon everyone back to Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters!"
Upon receiving the order, all the Kasugai Crow set sail immediately to deliver it to various locations.
Until the following day.
Everyone returned to the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, but this time they all arrived at the courtyard where Kagaya Ubuyashiki was.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki, standing in the corridor, looked at the Demon Slayer Corps members in front of him with a gentle smile on his face.
"We were able to kill Muzan Kibutsuji to Tanjiro and Asuramaru. Without them, it would be uncertain whether we could have defeated Muzan!"
None of the Demon Slayer Corps members below raised any objections.
After all, Tanjiro's actions after joining the team are truly convincing!
Kagaya Ubuyashiki, standing in the corridor, glanced at everyone present and continued, "Now that we are all gathered here, I want to announce one last thing..."
That brings us to this.
Everyone present already had a vague guess in their hearts, until Kagaya Ubuyashiki said it out loud.
"We lost many comrades in this battle, but fortunately we succeeded in the end. Therefore, I hereby announce the official disbandment of the Demon Slayer Corps today!"
"We, the Ubuyashiki Clan, extend our sincerest gratitude for your selfless dedication and sacrifice throughout these long years in fighting evil spirits for the sake of humanity!"
As he spoke, he knelt down in the direction of everyone present.
Upon hearing this...
The crowd below responded in unison.
"Please raise your head immediately!"
"My Master, you needn't do this!"
"If we're talking about sacrifices, it's clearly the Ubuyashiki Clan who sacrifice the most!"
Amidst the concerned expressions of the people, Kagaya Ubuyashiki stood up and continued gently, "Then the Demon Slayer Corps is disbanded. You can all go and find what you like to do, or stay here."
In addition, the Ubuyashiki Clan will continue to provide you with financial support, and we sincerely thank you for that!
The final meeting concluded.
Tanjiro also found Nezuko in the crowd. She had completely turned back into a human and was standing with Sakonji Urokodaki and Giyu Tomioka.
When Tanjiro approached, the group wept with joy.
They laughed happily, just like family.
A few days later.
The group laid flowers together for the fallen soldiers, then went their separate ways, each choosing their own path.
Tanjiro's choice was simple: to return to his mansion deep in the mountains and live out his life in peace and tranquility.
Inosuke, chose the same path, while Zenitsu was caught in a dilemma, ultimately facing the choice of his master.
He stood before him, gently tapping his head from behind, and said, "Do you want to abandon your master? If not, take me with you!"
"Grandfather..."
Zenitsu's eyes glistened with tears.
Nezuko was not far away, was genuinely happy for him.
Before leaving.
Tanjiro also asked Asuramaru to treat all the Demon Slayer Corps members who had awakened their Demon Slayer Mark, including the Kagaya Ubuyashiki clan.
After confirming that there were no problems, the group began their journey home.
Several days later.
The group finally returned to the familiar deep mountains. After greeting the old man in the wooden house along the way, they finally returned to their former home!
Looking at the open space in front of my house where I once buried my loved ones, I see a sea of flowers now growing.
"Mother, we're back."
Tanjiro knelt before the grave, offering his sincere prayers.
Everything was moving in a positive direction, and Asuramaru was placed in Tanjiro's home and worshipped as before.
Time flies.
Spring came and autumn went, Asuramaru, trapped in the sword, spent countless days and nights here. Even he himself couldn't remember exactly how long he had stayed.
Until Zenitsu's grandfather died.
Zenitsu confessed his feelings to Nezuko, and Tanjiro and Inosuke also found their loved ones and started their own families, but they still lived here.
Countless wonderful days and nights have passed.