"Don't say something so selfish, Yo-chan. As Hashira, each of us has our own responsibilities. We can't simply do whatever we please.
If you really had come with me, who would have dealt with the demons in your patrol area? What would have happened to the people who encountered them?
I'm already more than satisfied with how things turned out. I was able to protect every passenger on the train. That alone is enough to leave me without any regrets and make me incredibly happy.
I'm sure you've felt the same way, haven't you?"
Kyojuro spoke softly to Chiba Yo, a smile on his face and happiness in his expression.
Chiba Yo couldn't argue with Kyojuro's words. What he'd just said had indeed been rather selfish.
Remembering the gratitude of the family he'd saved, Chiba Yo lowered his head.
"Yeah..."
Knock, knock, knock...
Just then, someone knocked on the door to the hospital room.
Chiba Yo rose and opened the door. A member of the Kakushi stood outside, holding a large bag. Judging by the way he carried it, it was quite heavy, though Chiba Yo had no idea what was inside.
"Master Chiba..." The Kakushi member greeted Chiba Yo, then set the large bag on the floor and caught his breath before continuing. "One of our members received this this morning from a little girl with glasses and braids at a Wisteria House. She said it was for Master Rengoku."
"Thank you for your hard work." Chiba Yo took the large bag from the Kakushi member and lifted it effortlessly. The aroma of beef drifted out of it.
"Oh, right. There's this, too." The Kakushi member then pulled an envelope from inside his clothes and handed that to Chiba Yo as well.
"Thank you." Taking the envelope, Chiba Yo