"Anyway, we want Nezuko to try out some sunlight!"
In the quiet tea room, Teiichi was summarizing what he had just said.
After talking with Kanae last night.
Teiichi convinced Kanae to let Nezuko try it out today to see if she really wasn't afraid of the sun.
The two spoke Shinobu Kocho about this again early in the morning, and then kept Tanjiro behind.
As for the team members' training, I'll have Kanon take care of it today.
Tanjiro glanced at Nezuko with concern.
But what if Nezuko is still afraid of sunlight?
Teiichi put down his teacup and said:
"Don't worry, we're not going to throw Nezuko out into the sun all at once."
Instead, we try it little by little.
We can have Nezuko stretch out one hand into the sun.
If this hand is fine under the sun.
This suggests that Nezuko is very likely not afraid of sunlight.
Then extend the other parts one by one into the sun.
After confirming that everything is in order.
Finally, Nezuko stood completely in the sunlight.
There seemed to be nothing wrong with what he said.
But sunlight is what ghosts fear most.
Tanjiro was still somewhat hesitant.
"Don't worry, this way nothing irreversible will happen. Besides, don't you want to see Nezuko standing in the sun?" Teiichi.
" Nezuko standing under the sun..." Tanjiro murmured.
Of course he wanted to.
This goal has been what has sustained him all along.
Tanjiro raised his head and looked at Kanae.
" Kanae, is Nezuko's blood really not afraid of Wisteria?"
Kanae nodded. "Yes, it's true! If you don't believe me, we can come to where I do my research and I'll draw some of Nezuko's blood and mix it with the Wisteria sap to see!"
Tanjiro could smell it through his nose. Although the adults present did not speak, he still nodded.
"Thank you for your help!"
Teiichi had no objections upon seeing this.
After all, it concerns the life and death of one's own family members, so being as careful as possible is never excessive.
Kanae led the group to the room where she usually conducted her research.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the others, he took out a syringe, inserted it into Nezuko's arm, and drew some of Nezuko's blood.
Then they took out Wisteria juice from the other side.
Both liquids were poured into the same test tube.
Bright red blood and purple fluid slowly mingled.
Wisps of smoke rose from the test tube, then slowly subsided.
The blood remained bright red.
Shinobu Kocho watched from the side with shining eyes.
Are there really ghosts that aren't afraid of Wisteria?
Fortunately, it was just Nezuko, a demon!
"If all ghosts aren't afraid of Wisteria, then I won't be able to kill ghosts, will I?"
Teiichi replied, "Perhaps you could try mixing in some lethal poison and see if it works?"
"Hmm, that makes sense!" Shinobu Kocho nodded.
Upon hearing this, Kanae turned her head and glared at the two of them, then shook the test tube in her hand at Tanjiro.
Looking at the bright red blood in the test tube, Tanjiro asked in confusion:
"So everything's alright then, right?"
Kanae nodded and said:
"Oh, let me show you what happens when you mix the blood of an ordinary ghost with the sap of Wisteria."
With that, Kanae put down the test tube in her hand, walked to the other side, picked up a vial of blood, and then walked back.
After pouring the blood into a new test tube, a little Wisteria sap was also poured into the test tube.
The blood mixed with the Wisteria sap once again.
Thick fumes billowed from the test tube.
Then, under the watchful eyes of the group, the originally bright red blood rapidly faded and eventually slowly dissipated.
There was still some unused Wisteria sap remaining in the test tube.
"Are you relieved now?" Teiichi asked Tanjiro.
Tanjiro nodded and bowed to Teiichi, Kanae, and Shinobu Kocho.
"I'm so sorry, Mr. Kato! Lady Kanae! Lady Shinobu! Thank you for your help!"
Kanae shook her head and said gently:
"It's not troublesome at all! Tanjiro didn't do anything wrong, which shows that Tanjiro really cares about Nezuko!"
"Alright, let Nezuko give it a try now!"
"Maybe we're going to see the first ghost in the sunlight today!" Shinobu Kocho exclaimed excitedly.
The group quickly arrived at the house near the courtyard.
Tanjiro held Nezuko's arms tightly, repeatedly giving her instructions:
" Nezuko, when you try it later, stretch out one hand first."
If there's anything wrong with it, remember to take it back immediately, okay?
Also, if there are no problems, then extend your other hand.
If your other hand is fine, then extend your leg.
"
Tanjiro kept muttering to himself.
The group didn't get impatient and patiently waited on the side.
".
If sticking your head out a little is okay, then you can stick your whole body out last, understand?
Tanjiro explained, saying so much at once that Nezuko felt a little dizzy and nodded vaguely.
Having said everything he needed to say, Tanjiro released Nezuko and stood beside Nezuko.
Holding Nezuko's hand, they walked towards the eaves of the courtyard.
Their steps soon came to a stop; just ahead lay a courtyard bathed in sunlight.
Although not directly exposed to the sun, the intense heat of the sun was still palpable.
Nezuko instinctively took two steps back, grabbing Tanjiro's arm in fear.
Tanjiro gently placed his hand on Nezuko's small hand that was gripping his arm and softly comforted her:
" Nezuko, it's okay, your brother will protect you, it's okay!"
Let's put our hands out into the sun and take a look.
If there are any problems, please take it back immediately, okay?
Nezuko hesitated, glancing at Tanjiro. This time, she understood. After a moment's hesitation, she slowly nodded.
Tanjiro gently lowered his hand.
After waiting for a while, seeing that Nezuko still didn't move, Tanjiro gently turned his head to look at Nezuko.
Nezuko's brows were furrowed tightly.
Noticing Tanjiro's gaze, Nezuko also looked over.
" Nezuko, do your best!"
Tanjiro gently comforted him.
Tanjiro was comforting Nezuko.
But in the eyes of Teiichi few people, Ding Yi...
He was even more nervous than Nezuko.
Perhaps it's not just tension, but also fear, anticipation, worry, and other emotions.
Even his body trembled slightly.
Sensing her brother's emotions, Nezuko gently raised her hand and patted Tanjiro on the head.
Then, under everyone's watchful eyes, he slowly extended his arm forward.
laugh...!
As soon as my fingers touched the sunlight, wisps of smoke quickly rose from them.