"What? In your condition? Don't push yourself!" Urokodaki immediately rose to stop him.
"I'll never forgive him for what he did to Grandpa or for taking my arm! Don't stop me!"
"Even so, you..."
"Ah..." A sigh sounded beside them as Kuwajima slowly stood. "Let it go, Urokodaki. Let him do it. With the four of us here, we won't let anything happen to him."
Neither of them had expected him to say that, and both were puzzled.
"What's gotten into you? That's not what you said before."
"Grandpa, you're not going to stop me anymore?"
"That's right. I've thought it through. Before, I was so focused on that beast that I neglected your feelings. Not anymore. Whatever you do from now on, your grandpa will support you with everything he's got!"
"Grandpa?"
"Ah... Since you like calling me Grandpa, I've decided. From now on, I really will be your grandpa!"
"Haha, thank you, Grandpa!" For once, Zenitsu's expression relaxed considerably, a warm smile softening his icy face.
Kuwajima felt deeply reassured. He understood now: he had given up on Kaigaku completely. For the rest of his life, he would give his love only to Zenitsu.
Perhaps to Zenitsu's children, too...
Thinking of it that way, it actually sounded rather nice. Why had he grieved over that ungrateful wretch before? Why had he felt sorry for him? Why had he defied His Majesty for him, even throwing his own life away?
It was truly strange...
That was how people were. When consumed by an obsession, they disregarded everything else. Once they finally saw sense, they felt unburdened, and everything became clear.
Crackle! With support and encouragement behind him, strength surged through Zenitsu once more!
Demon Slayer Mark, activate!
Bright Red Blade, activate!
Scalding blood began to flow, and a