And this was also the fastest way to get stronger!
Shinobu Kocho worried that Su Chen was too young. It would be terrible if he went astray.
Just as she was about to speak, Su Chen interrupted her.
Of course, Su Chen knew what she was thinking. He said outright, "Don't worry, I won't become a demon, because I'd rather learn skills from you, Big Sister Shinobu."
Shinobu Kocho froze for a moment, then found herself at a loss for words.
She was a few years older than Su Chen, so she was indeed an older sister to him.
But she hadn't expected that to be his reason. Why did hearing it feel so nice?
A smile blossomed on the girl's face, making her look especially beautiful.
Su Chen took in every bit of that sight.
Shinobu Kocho.
Without her, he probably would have been eaten by a demon on Mount Natagumo that day.
As a good young man who repaid kindness, Su Chen very much wanted to change Shinobu Kocho's ending in the original story.
The sweeter Shinobu Kocho smiled now, the more gruesomely she would be devoured in the Infinity Castle!
He had to grow stronger. At the very least, he needed the strength of a Hashira to protect himself first.
But right now.
Su Chen wasn't there yet.
Everyone who became a Hashira possessed exceptional talent.
Because of the demons' existence, members of the Demon Slayer Corps tended to be young, so talent was very important when it came to slaying demons.
Take Muichiro Tokito, for example. He was only fourteen and had become a Hashira just two months after first picking up a sword.
No one in the Demon Slayer Corps had ever broken that record.
Earlier, at Kagaya Ubuyashiki's house, Su Chen had secretly checked his body. Although he had crossed over in his own body, its physical age had unexpectedly decreased.
His physical condition was roughly what it had been when he was fourteen, making him the same age as Muichiro Tokito.
So there was nothing wrong with shamelessly calling Shinobu Kocho his big sister.
With his cheat, Heaven-Defying Comprehension, Su Chen was confident he could break Muichiro Tokito's record and become the most talented Hashira in the history of the Demon Slayer Corps!
Despise the enemy strategically, but take the enemy seriously tactically.
Su Chen understood this very well, so he had to give his all in his fight against Shinazugawa fifteen days from now!
He had to spend all his time training his body and honing his skills.
Of course, Su Chen hadn't chosen to go with Shinobu Kocho because she was a beautiful girl.
It was because of the Butterfly Mansion.
Even setting aside its medical role, the Butterfly Mansion was actually an excellent training ground for beginners!
In the original story, the main cast had not only learned Total Concentration: Constant at the Butterfly Mansion, but had also formed connections with the various Hashira one after another.
Every single one of them had undergone a transformation!
There were many patients at the Butterfly Mansion, making it easy for Su Chen to befriend all kinds of experts and observe their skills.
After all, who never fell ill?
Thus, the Butterfly Mansion was the first step in Su Chen's efforts to improve his strength, and also the most important one!
Warm sunlight fell over the two of them on the street.
Shinobu Kocho was delighted by Su Chen's answer, and two little dimples appeared beside her lips.
Her smile grew a little more genuine. Then she pointed ahead and said, "The Butterfly Mansion is just up ahead. I'm sure you'll like it, Mr. Su Chen."
Su Chen followed her gesture and looked up.
There were wooden roofs, and the grounds were extensive, surrounded by a high wall with a wooden gate in the middle for people to pass through.
Although he had seen what the Butterfly Mansion looked like in the anime, Su Chen still couldn't help feeling a little excited on his first visit.
It also confirmed once again in Su Chen's heart that this wasn't a dream. He really had arrived in the world of Demon Slayer.
The next moment, Shinobu Kocho pushed open the gate.
Su Chen walked beside Shinobu Kocho into the exercise grounds inside.
The patients there were undergoing rehabilitation training.
When she saw Shinobu Kocho enter, Aoi Kanzaki, who wore her hair in twin ponytails, came over and bowed respectfully.
"Hello, Lady Shinobu!" Aoi Kanzaki greeted her.
Shinobu Kocho replied with a smile, "Hello!"
After greeting her, Aoi Kanzaki turned her attention to Su Chen beside her.
Su Chen had delicate, handsome features and wore white clothes, giving him a very clean, fresh appearance.
Coupled with the fact that Shinobu Kocho had brought him here personally, Su Chen's arrival immediately caught her eye.
Aoi Kanzaki asked curiously, "Lady Shinobu, who is this?"
"This is Mr. Su Chen. He'll be staying with us for a while."
Shinobu Kocho's voice was lovely, like a lark in spring.
She turned back to Su Chen, her brows curving as she said, "Mr. Su Chen, you'll be staying here for the time being. I'm usually rather busy, so if you have any problems, you can tell Aoi. She'll sort them out for you."
Su Chen nodded. "Sorry for the trouble. Would I be able to use the Butterfly Mansion's training facilities?"
Shinobu Kocho immediately understood what Su Chen meant. They had just been discussing this on the way.
"Of course!" Shinobu Kocho said with a smile.
Just as she was about to say something else, a black crow suddenly flew over and landed on a nearby railing.
"Caw! Caw! Orders from Headquarters! Shinobu Kocho, report to Headquarters immediately! There are urgent orders!"
Shinobu Kocho was surprised to hear this.
She wondered where something serious had happened this time.
She looked at Su Chen apologetically.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Su Chen. I'll have Aoi take you to the training facilities and show you around, but I have to leave immediately."
"It's fine." Su Chen smiled. "Be careful out there. If you can't win, run. I'll wait here for you to come back."
Hearing Su Chen's words of concern, Shinobu Kocho's smile grew a little more genuine.
"I will. Thank you, Mr. Su Chen."
With that, Shinobu Kocho cradled the Raven in her fair hands, and in the blink of an eye, she was gone.
Watching the direction Shinobu Kocho had left in, Aoi Kanzaki's eyes filled with longing.
"Lady Shinobu is off on another dangerous mission. If only I could help too."
Su Chen looked at her and couldn't help smiling. "You manage the Butterfly Mansion so well that Shinobu doesn't have to worry about things back here. Isn't that already a great help?"
Aoi Kanzaki paused, only then turning her gaze to Su Chen.
She folded her arms haughtily. "Hmph, don't think I'll go easy on you during training just because you gave me a couple of compliments."
Su Chen couldn't help smiling at that. It seemed this girl didn't want to reveal her inner feelings so soon.
But that was fine. That wasn't Su Chen's goal.
After a brief conversation, Su Chen followed Aoi Kanzaki to the training facilities.
Along the way, Su Chen kept observing the surroundings of the Butterfly Mansion.
The separate courtyards were arranged with care, there was an abundant assortment of medicines and medical supplies, and the grounds where patients exercised were also very spacious.
It was hard to imagine that a medical institution would have such extensive training facilities.
Everything looked orderly, and the Ubuyashiki Clan's wealth once again reshaped Su Chen's understanding.
Just then, three little girls came running over in a hurry.
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