Tengen Uzui had drawn up a very detailed plan, but things did not always go according to plan.
After they finished discussing the plan that night, Haruto waited at the Butterfly Mansion for Tengen Uzui's instructions.
The boys went about their own business too. After the New Year, the demons lurking in the shadows had begun stirring again.
Early one morning, Haruto returned to the Butterfly Mansion. As he passed the Creekside Arch Bridge, he spotted Tanjiro with his head lowered, talking to Nezuko.
"Nezuko, hang in there. We're almost at the Butterfly Mansion!"
An older brother tilting his head toward his younger sister, who sat inside a box-those who knew the truth found the scene beautiful.
But to passersby...
"Hey, who's that kid talking to?"
"He's so young, and already suffering from hysteria... poor thing."
"What's in that box? A pet?"
Haruto's mouth twitched. He caught up from behind and patted his pupil on the shoulder.
"Teacher!"
Tanjiro was in good spirits and even began sharing his demon-hunting experience with him. "Nezuko and I are getting better and better at working together-"
"Let go of me!"
Just as they approached the Butterfly Mansion, both of them heard Aoi Kanzaki's shrill cry. "Please stop!"
Had even somewhere as secluded as the Butterfly Mansion come under attack?
Master and pupil frowned and picked up their pace.
Haruto treated the Butterfly Mansion's towering wall as though it were nothing, leaping straight into the courtyard.
The people arguing in the courtyard turned out to be Tengen Uzui and Aoi Kanzaki.
The flamboyant Ninja had slung Aoi Kanzaki over himself like a sack with one hand, while his other reached for Kanao, who stood frozen in place.
"Quiet down! I'm carrying out official business!"
Tengen Uzui's brows were tightly knitted, anxiety etched across his