"Huh?"
Tanjiro's face showed a conflicted expression, his brows furrowed.
On one hand, this is a form of recognition for his younger sister Nezuko. Seeing that someone is willing to approach and potentially take care of her fills him with pride, joy, and a sense of honor as her older brother.
On the other hand, Zenitsu's current personality and behavior of trying so hard to please girls makes it difficult to regard him as a suitable partner for life.
And more importantly, Nezuko is now a demon.
Between humans and ghosts...
But what if we refuse Zenitsu, and Nezuko can't be found later because of her demon identity?
"Hey! Tanjiro, promise me, okay?!"
Zenitsu urged Tanjiro anxiously from the side, gripping his hand tighter and tighter, as if afraid that Tanjiro would refuse.
"Let me think about it!" Tanjiro's voice was tinged with difficulty and hesitation.
"Want? What do you want to think about? Do you want Nezuko to marry someone?"
Zenitsu grew increasingly angry as he spoke. He released Tanjiro's hand, stormed back to where he had just put down his sword, and grabbed it...
"Damn it! I won't let you get away with this! Nezuko will be mine someday!"
Seeing this, Tanjiro took two steps back in fear, waving his hands in front of him.
"No! Zenitsu! Calm down!"
"Calm down? Calm down what? You're going to marry my Nezuko off to someone else! How can you expect me to calm down?"
Zenitsu spoke coldly, and strode off to catch up with Tanjiro.
Seeing this, Tanjiro was so frightened that he immediately started circling around Inosuke, who was standing to the side, trying to escape Zenitsu's pursuit.
No! That's not what I meant!
"That's not what I meant. Then what do you mean?"
"I... I... I mean, we should have free choice in love, so Nezuko can choose for herself in the future!!!"
Inside the room, sunlight filtered through the half-drawn curtains, casting dappled shadows.
Kanae's movements were gentle and meticulous as she carefully unwrapped the bandage from Teiichi's arm.
Beneath the bandages, the skin's color gradually became visible, Kanae intently examined the recovery of her injuries.
Teiichi watched quietly as Kanae examined his injuries.
Inside the room, apart from the occasional sound of bandages being untied, there was no other noise; an indescribable tranquility and harmony permeated the air.
After a long while, Kanae removed the bandages from several places, confirming that each injury was steadily improving. She finally breathed a sigh of relief, and a relieved smile appeared on her face.
Only then did he look up at Teiichi.
The first thing you see is those jet-black pupils.
Kanae's lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she slowly closed them, turning into a deep gaze.
Teiichi chuckled and asked, "What's wrong?"
Kanae gently shook her head and nestled into Teiichi's arms.
Feeling the warmth of something long lost and then regained.
Seeing this, Teiichi sighed softly.
Even if Kanae didn't say anything, he probably knew what Kanae was thinking.
They were worried about their safety, but didn't know how to change things.
We can only helplessly accept it like this...
But... it'll be over soon!
Teiichi gently placed his hands on Kanae's back, pulling Kanae closer to him.
He lowered his head slightly, his nose gently touching the black hair, inhaling the familiar fragrance.
Time flows slowly.
Click!
The door suddenly opened.
The two people who were embracing each other separated as if they had been electrocuted.
Shinobu Kocho her eyes at the two people inside, then walked straight in.
"Alright, you've been together for years, why are you acting like you just got together!"
Kanae's cheeks flushed slightly upon hearing this.
Teiichi coughed awkwardly as well.
Shinobu Kocho quickly came to the bedside, her gaze fixed on Teiichi.
"My sister is already 24, haven't you decided when to marry her?"
"Endure!!" Kanae was completely panicked.
However, Shinobu Kocho had no intention of letting Teiichi off so Teiichi, and her gaze remained fixed on Teiichi.
Teiichi hearing this, Shinobu Kocho exchanged a glance with Shinobu Kocho, then looked at Kanae.
Kanae was also looking at Teiichi at that moment. Noticing Teiichi's gaze, Kanae 'Teiichi eyes.
However, Teiichi still managed to catch Kanae's eye in that instant.
There was shyness, worry, and anticipation in it...
Without hesitation, Teiichi said, "Don't worry, I will propose to Kanae by next year at the latest!"
Upon hearing this, Kanae immediately looked over, her eyes brimming with joy.
That's more like it!
Shinobu Kocho nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.
Then his gaze turned to his older sister.
Seeing her sister's happy expression, Shinobu Kocho help but raise her hand to her forehead.
It really is!
How come my sister, who usually does everything so well, can't handle her own affairs?
He even needed his younger sister to help him out!
"By the way, where were you teleported to this time?" Shinobu Kocho asked, looking at Teiichi.
Upon hearing Kanae temporarily suppressed her joy and looked over.
Teiichi also suddenly remembered that he had only told them that Muzan had a demon with teleportation abilities.
They didn't say anything more specific.
However, now that things have come to this point, all the information I still remember can be made public, and there's no point in hiding it anymore.
So he began to explain:
"The teleportation is a Blood Demon Art by a Nakime."
Strictly speaking, it can't be called teleportation; it should be called -- Infinity Castle!
Infinity Castle is an alternate dimension where there are no up, down, left, right, east, west, or north; there are only houses floating in it.
Teleportation is one of the abilities of the Infinity Castle!
Nakime can use the Infinity Castle to deliver people or objects to designated locations.
You can also open a door at a designated location to teleport people into the Infinity Castle.
Kanae looked at Teiichi and asked, "Were you teleported into the Infinity Castle to fight before?"
"Hmm!" Teiichi nodded.
"So how did you get out?" Shinobu Kocho asked, then, realizing her question might be inappropriate, added, "That's not what I meant, but you know, in that situation..."
Teiichi chimed in, "Is it almost impossible for them to survive?"
"Um!"
Shinobu Kocho nodded.
" Mr. Himejima has already reported some information about the Upper Rank to headquarters, and he has also described his own battle with the Upper Rank."
Although you came back alive in the end, we still don't quite understand how you managed to get that ghost to teleport you back!
Under the watchful eyes of the two men Teiichi slowly extended a finger.
Kanae and Shinobu Kocho were puzzled by this and were about to ask when...
A gentle breeze stirred within the room.
They then converged towards the point where Teiichi's finger was pointing.
A tiny Wind Blade gradually took shape under their watchful eyes.
The Wind Blade circled around Teiichi's fingers.