That was why Tetsu no Sosuke valued everyone who might become a force in the final battle.
Whether it was Zenitsu Agatsuma, Tanjiro, or anyone else.
As long as they had that potential, Tetsu no Sosuke was willing to take risks for them.
Because, in the end, they would all have to face the greatest, most terrifying risk of all.
And that battle... might not be far off.
"I'll... take care of myself. No matter what happens, I won't die easily."
Faced with Shinobu Kocho's questioning, that was the only answer Tetsu no Sosuke could give.
Shinobu Kocho sighed helplessly. "Whatever you do, I hope you'll put my older sister first. If I had my way, I'd want you to stop all this. Give up your position as a Pillar, leave the Demon Slayer Corps behind, and take her somewhere peaceful, somewhere without demons. Live out your lives together."
She shook her head gently, still giving Tetsu no Sosuke no chance to speak. "But I know you'd never do that."
"Then why say it?" Tetsu no Sosuke sighed and rubbed her head. "I could never abandon you all. How could I go off and live happily with your sister while you're here walking the line between life and death? I might live a peaceful life, but I'd never have peace of mind. We shed blood to make this world a cleaner place, not just to bring happiness to one person or one family. Besides, that kind of happiness would be false. When disaster came, you still wouldn't be able to save everything."
"I know you're right." Shinobu Kocho let out a deep sigh. "It's just... never mind. I'm leaving. Take good care of yourself. There's a good chance you have some strange kind of Rare Blood. Don't go running into