Before Tetsu no Sosuke could even draw up the design after returning, he found Shinobu Kocho waiting for him, looking furious.
She stood in the doorway, brows furrowed, glaring at him. "If you sneak off to drink again, I won't go easy on you."
"..."
Tetsu no Sosuke said nothing.
Neither did Shinobu Kocho.
They stared at each other while Tanjiro shifted uneasily.
At last, Tetsu no Sosuke made a face at her. "Who asked you? No one's going to marry a little brat like you."
That jab struck Shinobu Kocho right where it hurt. The furious, five-foot-tall woman flew into a rage and drew her Nichirin Blade with a clang. "I'm going to fight you today!"
"Just because you want to fight doesn't mean I have to." Tetsu no Sosuke shoved Tanjiro in front of him, then sprang onto the wall. "As your brother-in-law, I'd just be bullying you if I fought back. Come and catch me if you can. If you do, I'll let you have your fight."
Shinobu Kocho flung Tanjiro aside and leaped onto the wall. There she saw Tetsu no Sosuke, who had just jumped over it to escape, being led away by the ear by Kanae. They were already disappearing into the distance...
Chapter 383: Big Hammer and Nezuko
This was Tanjiro's first trip down from Mt. Sagiri since he had gone there.
To welcome him, Tetsu no Sosuke had the kitchen bustling for quite some time. That evening, once the feast was laid out and everyone had taken their seats, he looked around and asked, "Where's your sister?"
Tanjiro hesitated. His sister had been turned into a demon, after all, so it was best for her to stay hidden whenever possible.
But since Tetsu no Sosuke had asked, there was no reason to