Though Shinobu Kocho had lost her spiritual power and become an ordinary person, as long as Kanae herself remained alive, Shinobu would live out her life in peace and happiness. For her, that should be the best possible ending. She would no longer have to worry about grudges or conflicts; Kanae would bear all the consequences and sins herself.
After gently stroking her sister's cheek one last time, Kanae Kocho rose to her feet. She cast a lingering glance at the unconscious Shinobu, then looked west, where she sensed her targets' presence.
Kanae Kocho knew something of Aizen's character. He could tolerate her little maneuvers, but he would never tolerate anyone who interfered with or obstructed his plans. Whether they were malicious enemies or devoted subordinates, that man had never cared about such distinctions. He merely treated them as toys to pass the time.
It was precisely that cold ruthlessness that frightened Kanae Kocho. She feared that one day he would turn his claws on her younger sister. That was why, as a precaution, she had stripped Shinobu of her spiritual power, ensuring the two would never have a chance to meet.
"It's a shame I didn't get to see Kanao." Kanae Kocho still felt tender concern for Kanao Tsuyuri, the girl she had taken in as her adopted sister. Kanao had suffered a miserable childhood, abandoned by her parents and sold to a human trafficker. Had Kanae not happened upon her, who knew how much more torment that child would have endured?
With those thoughts, Kanae Kocho flew toward Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko.
In the woods halfway up the mountain, Kanae Kocho found Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko training.
Seeing Kanae Kocho arrive, Tanjiro Kamado exclaimed in surprise, "Miss Shinobu with long hair?"
Looking at his young, innocent face, Kanae