It was a child who was about 1.5 meters tall.
She had long, black hair with minty green tips, like dewdrops on grass on a summer morning, shimmering with a unique luster.
The same mint green pupils seemed devoid of any light, like a deep, still pool.
Muichiro Tokito...?
Teiichi silently watched Muichiro's figure.
"Let's come in, Muichiro."
Amane Ubuyashiki spoke gently to Muichiro, then stepped into the house.
Muichiro silently followed behind Amane Ubuyashiki.
The two approached the tea table.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki spoke to Teiichi:
"This is the main reason we've come to see you this time."
This child is very talented, and we hope you can adopt him and nurture Tsuguko.
No...
You are no longer a member of our Demon Slayer Corps.
It should be said that they want you to take him on as an apprentice and train him.
Teiichi stared at Muichiro for a moment, then slowly nodded. "I agree!"
"Uh... you agreed?" Kagaya Ubuyashiki, somewhat taken aback.
Although he felt Teiichi high probability that the other party would agree, he didn't expect it to be so simple.
He originally thought he would need to explain in detail before Teiichi would agree, but to his surprise, Ding Yi agreed immediately after just a brief mention.
Does that mean we can find more people for him to teach in the future?
Seemingly sensing Kagaya Ubuyashiki's thoughts, Teiichi spoke up:
"However, there's only this one! I don't want to teach anyone else anytime soon!"
Only 3 years until the final battle!
Apart from true geniuses like Muichiro, the others were not of much use in the battle.
Instead of wasting time teaching ordinary people, you should improve yourself.
"All right!"
The plan was nipped in the bud, and Kagaya Ubuyashiki could only nod regretfully.
He then began to introduce Teiichi to Muichiro.
"This child's name is Muichiro Tokito, and he is a very talented child."
He was originally born into a family that made a living by logging.
However, his parents had unfortunately passed away before.
He and his brother were left to depend on each other for survival.
That's when we discovered them.
Since then, Amane has visited them many times, hoping they can join the Demon Slayer Corps.
Unfortunately, his brother has always disagreed.
At this point, Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled and said:
"But that's normal. If there wasn't some deep-seated hatred, how many people would want to join such a dangerous organization as the Demon Slayer Corps?"
"Until Amane's last visit..."
"Shhh..."
Three figures, one large and two small, walked along the rugged mountain path.
" Hinaki, Nichika, how are you? Can you keep going? Do you want to take a break?" Amane Ubuyashiki lowered her head and looked gently at her daughters on either side of her, her eyes full of concern.
Hinaki Ubuyashiki looked up at her mother and smiled, "Don't worry, Mother, we can make it to the top!"
Nichika Ubuyashiki nodded, her little face full of determination. "Yes, Mother! We can't let us waste time!"
Looking at her two sensible daughters, Amane Ubuyashiki felt a mix of relief and heartache.
She sighed softly and said, "It's alright, a little rest won't make a difference!"
Hinaki Ubuyashiki shook her head. "No need, we can manage! Right, Nichika?"
Hearing her sister's words, Nichika Ubuyashiki nodded, "Yes! We can persevere!"
Despite what they both said, Amane Ubuyashiki could still sense their exhaustion from their tone.
"Okay, just hang in there a little longer, we'll be there soon!"
"Um!"
The two nodded.
"Oh, right, Mom!" Nichika Ubuyashiki asked, "Why did you have to come and invite me in person?"
Upon hearing this, Hinaki Ubuyashiki also cast a curious glance at her.
Amane Ubuyashiki chuckled and explained, "Because the children here are descendants of the first swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps who mastered the Breathing Style. Therefore, to express my gratitude for their contributions to the Demon Slayer Corps, I had to personally invite them!"
The two nodded in understanding.
Hinaki Ubuyashiki asked, "Are the descendants of the first Breathing Style swordsman always more talented than others?"
Amane Ubuyashiki replied, "That's not necessarily true, but..."
The three chatted as they continued toward their original destination.
Soon, a solitary wooden cabin nestled in the woods came into view.
Although the wooden house was simple, it exuded a rustic and tranquil atmosphere.
Seeing this, Amane Ubuyashiki couldn't help but smile, turning to her two daughters and saying, "It's alright, we've arrived!"
Upon hearing this, both Hinaki Ubuyashiki and Nichika Ubuyashiki couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
If they climb any longer, they might not be able to hold on.
The three of them quickly approached the house.
The room was completely silent.
Just as Amane Ubuyashiki thought that the two brothers Yuichiro Tokito and Muichiro Tokito, had gone out.
A faint, unpleasant odor suddenly wafted from under her nose, sending a jolt through her and filling her with a sense of foreboding.
"What is this? It stinks!" Hina Ubuyashiki, who has a keen sense of Hinaki Ubuyashiki, said, covering her nose.
Amane Ubuyashiki realized something; her heart suddenly raced, and she quickened her pace.
As they got closer, the stench became increasingly intense.
The stench was a mixture of blood and decay, making one want to vomit.
Finally, the three of them arrived at the door.
The scene before them left the three of them breathless.
Inside, Yuichiro Tokito and Muichiro Tokito lay quietly on the bed, without making a sound.
Their hands were clasped tightly together, and blood stained their clothes.
"Quickly prepare hot water, then bandage the wound with a clean cloth!" Amane Ubuyashiki hurriedly ordered.
"Yes!" Nichika Ubuyashiki replied, and quickly turned around to prepare the necessary items.
Amane Ubuyashiki quickly approached Muichiro Tokito injuries appeared to be more severe.
Just as I was about to check on Muichiro's condition.
His mint-colored pupils trembled slightly under her gaze.
Seeing this, Amane Ubuyashiki breathed a sigh of relief.
Very good!
He's still breathing!
Turning to Hinaki, who was checking on Yuichiro, she asked, "How is my brother?"
Hinaki Ubuyashiki, her face covered in a cold sweat, turned her head and replied, "She's not breathing!"
Amane Ubuyashiki sighed, a complex emotion welling up inside her, and turned to look at Muichiro.
"I absolutely cannot let my brother die!"
"Yes!"