(This adorable fan art was submitting to me by CrystalVein from Quotev . I love how our smile bighting up people's day. She also sent out another one which will be at the bottom.)
"Okay, so where are we going old man?" Inosuke asked.
Tengen turns around to face the three boys. He made you stand right beside him since you're his flamboyant "Tsuguko", even though you never agreed to be his. "To the flashiest spot in Japan that's teeming with lust and desire...a hotbed for demons, the Entertainment District." Tengen answered.
"Entertainment...District?" Tanjiro mutters.
"You know, the place with all the beautiful-the shapely-You get what I'm trying to say, right? Come on!" Zenitsu stammers while blushing furiously. Both Tanjiro and Inosuke don't get it. A light bulb goes off his head and points at you. "That's why you insist on (Y/N) to come with! She'll fit right in since she's a beautiful goddess." Zenitsu exclaimed.
An irked mark appears on your temple. "May I remind you that I don't want to be here! I'm being forced to come against my will!" You shouted.
"Sorry, my Goddess!" Zenitsu apologized.
"Listen up!" Tengen announced before he jumps up and the most dramatic pose you've ever seen. "I am a God! (Y/N) is a demiGod! You three are trash!" Tanjiro's, Inosuke's, and Zenitsu's entire bodies crumpled into dust. "That's the first bit of info you need to pound into your heads, so drive in! You turn into dogs if I say so!" All three of them turned into cute doggies. "Turn into monkeys if I tell you!" All three of them turned into cute little monkeys. "So be ready to bend over backwards, pander to our every whim, and worship us endlessly!" Now all three became ugly greedy men. "And remember above all else...I am a God!" Tengen finished ranting.
"And what's my role?" You asked.
"You are to stand by my side, attached to the hip! We need to make sure the whole world knows we are at the top. With your high status, you'll be able to boost our success!" He answered.
You fought the urge to roll your eyes. Yeah, I'll seriously doubt I'll be able to make a difference in this arc.
This guy is crazy. No wonder (Y/N) chan didn't want to go with him, Zenitsu thought.
Tanjiro suddenly raised his hand up. "Quick question, Lord Uzui. What exactly are you the god of?" He asked.
Please tell me he's playing dumb, Zenitsu pleaded.
"Good question, pupil. You have great potential." Tengen praises. Once again he poses dramatically. "I am the God of Festivals, the God of Flashiness."
"Well, I am the King of the Mountains! It's a pleasure to meet you, God of Festivals!" Inosuke greeted.
There was only silence. "What are you talking about? That's odd. Something about you creeps me out." Tengen replied.
You're kidding me, right? You two are a match made in heaven! Cringeworthy, Zenitsu thought.
This answers Inosuke that he tried to leap forward to attack Tengen. Luckily Tanjiro quickly held him back, albeit while struggling. "Huh?! You want creepy?! I'll show you!" Inosuke shouted.
"Take it easy, Inosuke!" Tanjiro begged.
"Super creepy." Tengen commented. He then looks over at you and smiles. "So my Tsuguko, tell these trashs what God you are!" He exclaimed.
Okay, wow. Way to put you in the spot.
"Oh...I'm the God of...of..." You trailed off.
Tengen's smile fell and was replaced by disappointment. "Geez, I didn't know you're shy. And here I thought the prophet would be bold and flashy." He sighs. Hearing this makes your (s/c) face turn beet red.
"That's easy! (Y/N) here is the Queen of the-"
Your (e/c) eyes widen in fear as your heart skips a beat. Tanjiro and Zenitsu immediately cover Inosuke's mouth. All three boys stumbled on the ground, trying not to let Inosuke spill out your secret.
"I'm the Queen of Memes!" You blurt out.
"Huh? What the hell is that?" Tengen asked.
"You wouldn't know cause I'm American! Haha!" You awkwardly laughed.
Tengen raised his eyebrow...wait he doesn't have any? What the hell is he raising? Anyway he raises his something at you, while looking suspiciously at you. "Right." He said. You have forgotten the fact that Tengen has super hearing. Even better than Zenitsu and he definitely knows everyone is hiding something, but chooses to let it go. For now. "That's enough fooling around. Let's go. Follow me." Tengen announced.
You turned around and saw Kanao and the others at the entrance of the Butterfly estate. It's not too late. I can make a run for it and hide inside. Tengen won't waste time trying to look for me since he's desperate to save his wives. You ever so slightly turn to your right.
Tengen suddenly puts his arm around your midsection and throws you over his shoulder. "What the?!" You gasped.
"Didn't I tell you you are to be by my side at all times?" Tengen reminded you. "Also I saw how you were looking at the estate." With that he took off running, along with you.
"They disappeared?" Tanjiro gasped.
"Look! He's fast! Look how far he got! They're the size of a sesame seed! And he has my future wife!" Zenitsu pointed out. The Pikachu immediately takes off running after them. "Come back with my Goddess!" He cries out.
"So this is the power of the God of Festivals." Inosuke stated.
"No way. He's just Uzui san, a Hashira." Tanjiro corrected.
"Please be careful! And make sure (Y/N) comes back in one piece!" Aoi calls out.
"Please be careful!" The butterfly girls repeated. "Safe travel!"
"Good luck." Kanao bows.
Tanjiro nodded and he took off with Inosuke.
The five of you are in a carriage on the street of Yoshiwara district. The three boys are sitting behind you and you're in the front next to Tengen. You couldn't help but to stare at the streets in awe. This district has many lights and lanterns hanging above. You hate to admit it's a beauty to look at.
But you can't ignore what's happening around closed doors. All these women and a few young girls. Girls who are even younger than you, are being pimped out by their families. Who knows how many STDs are being passed around.
"Listen, you four. Try not to stand out. We're only here to case the joint. And whatever you do, don't get out of the carriage." Tengen spoke.
As soon as he said that, Zenitsu jumped out of the carriage. "Stop it! What do you think you're doing?" Tanjiro gasped. Then Inosuke jumps out. "Inosuke! Where are you going?!" He shouted. "Come back, you two!" And Tanjiro finally jumps out to chase after them.
"We might as well get off. Zenitsu and Inosuke are gonna cause too much trouble." You said with a deadpan look.
"What a bunch of hardheaded idiots!" Tengen rages. He takes off running after Tanjiro and Inosuke, while you simply follow. "Get back here, damnit!" He yells. That's when he spotted Zenitsu. "Hey! You two, damnit! Are you listening to me?!"
"It's so bright. It looks like daytime." Zenitsu awed.
"Allow me to introduce you to the Yoshiwara Entertainment District, awash in vanity and desire. Flashy, isn't it." Tengen explained.
"What kind of place is this? There's too many people to even count!" Inosuke panicked. He starts to see double of everything and begins to bulldoze the crowd. "Make way, chumps, I'm coming through!" He shouted.
"Hey! Get back here, you moron!" Tengen yells, chasing after the boar. Faster than you could blink, Tengen is already in front of you with Inosuke over his shoulders. "Hey! Where's the annoying kid with the yellow hair go?" Tengen asked.
"Where else?" You rolled your eyes. You look over to see Zenitsu not too far from you.
"Well, aren't you a handsome one? Why don't you come and join us?" Zenitsu looks up to see four beautiful women on the balcony, waving at him. "If you're hungry, we have candy. No need to be shy, young man."
Something in you snapped when you saw Zenitsu starts to head inside. "Wow! Cheating on me already!" You shouted while throwing a punch at him.
"Not...what is...looks...like..." Zenitsu groans.
Tengen drags his limp body away. "You're too young for that kinda stuff anyway." He scolded.
"Let's just go." You sigh.
"Take notes, you four. During the day, this place is quite as a ghost town, but at night, it roars to life with all kinds of people, ideal circumstances for a demon. The women here are also unique. Many become courtesans and are sold off to pay their debts. In return, they're given food, clothing, and lodging, and if they climb up the ranks, a rich man might buy out their contracts. The highest ranking courtesan is referred to as orian, and she's on a whole different level. Her beauty and intelligence are unrivaled, and she's mastered every traditional art. A woman of distinction bathed in her house's resources to become their shining star." Tengen summarized.
"She sounds incredible." Tanjiro stated. He took a glance at you while saying that.
"I think that's enough reconnaissance for now. Let's go."
The four of you followed Tengen into a Wisteria house. The owners of this house were kind enough to supply you with food, which you quickly begin to scarf down along with the onigiris that Aoi had given.
"Listen up, you four. Once you're in the Entertainment District, you should try to seek out my wives. I'll search for any info on the demons." Tengen requested.
Zenitsu's crazy outburst in 3...2...1...
"This is completely ridiculous!" Zenitsu exclaimed.
"Huh?"
"You're joking, right!? How dare you order us to waste our time finding a bride for you, huh?"
"What? When did I ever ask for something like this?!"
"Shut up! I'm not done talking here! Just because a freak like you has no luck with the ladies doesn't make it okay to use Demon Slayers like us for such a pitiful reason! We're not helping you find a wife, creep!"
"What are you babbling about, idiot!? I'm talking about my wives who've infiltrated the district, and are hard at work gathering intel! I've stopped receiving check ins, so I need to ensure they're still safe!"
"I suppose that is what a guy like you would fantasize."
"You damn punk!" Tengen throws a bunch of envelopes at him. "Here's your proof, letters that were sent to me by Kasugai Crow."
"There's quite a lot of them here. She must have been undercover for quite some time." Tanjiro stated.
"Well I do have three wives." Tengen proudly reveals.
"Did you say, 'wives'? And, 'three'? Three?! Three?! Three wives?! There's no way! How did you, of all people, manage to get three wives? Is this some kind of sick joke?!" Zenitsu freaks out.
Tengen delivers a punch to his guts. The poor Pikachu comes crumbling down. "You got a problem with that, kid?" He hissed.
"Excuse me, but I noticed that in the letters they sent you, they all seem to keep reminding you not to stand out when you come." Tanjiro said.
"That's why I'm sending you four." He replied.
"So what are we going to do, exactly?" You asked.
"Disguise yourselves, of course. And as much as I hate it, in an unflashy way. All three of my wives are brilliant ninjas known as kunoichis. I was almost certain that this district would be the perfect place for the demons, but when I went in as a customer, I couldn't get any info on them. So I sent each of them in to get closer than any customer ever could. Since I've already narrowed down the likeliest houses to the three, you will search for my wives there and try to gather information. Suma of Tokito House, Makio of the Ogimoto House, and Hinatsuru of the Kyogoku House."
"They're probably all dead if they stopped writing. " Inosuke bluntly stated. And just like that, Inosuke has earned a punch to the gut like Zenitsu.
The sliding doors open and one of the owners is seen kneeling down with a big basket next to him.
"Pardon my intrusion, sir, but I brought back all of the items you requested earlier.
"Thank you." Tengen mutters. The basket slides in front of you and Tengen pulls out a makeup palette and a brush. "Now time to make you four the most flamboyant courtesans this district has ever seen!" He exclaimed.
Oh hell no! If I'm going to be prostituted, then I'm going to be the best looking one in the world! There's no way in hell I'm going to look like the boys!
You outstretched your arm in front of Tengen and gave him the sweetest smile you could muster. "If that's what I think it is, then allow me to apply the makeup on myself, Master Uzui. I'm really good at makeup and as your Tsuguko, I represent you as well. So please let me apply these disguises on my own." You bowed.
"Trying to butter me up, eh? Well I like it! Very flashy! Take notes, you three. This is a Slayer who you should strive to be!" Tengen grins.
"Will do!" Tanjiro pipes up.
"Here! Take this!" Tengen exclaimed, throwing you a red kimono, which you easily caught it.
You took a white face paint with a couple of pink blushes, a few hair accessories, and a red lipstick. You separated from the guys to have a bit of privacy. In your own room stood a large full length mirror.
Alright, let's do this.
You pull out your golden pin and undid your ponytail first. Then you removed your haori and Demon Slayer uniform. After putting on your red kimono, you couldn't help but to audibly gasp. The golden design that is stitched on the kimono looks a lot like the one you used to wear back when you were a Kabuki dancer.
Hanabi, Mei, Maka, Rai, Miki, Taji, Funaki, and the rest of your family popped into your mind. You and Leo dancing with them-
No! I can't think about them! They're dead and they're never coming back. I can't shed any more tears! I have to save Leo and put this behind us.
You compose yourself before applying your makeup. You were originally going to do a Kabuki style to honor your fallen family, but you're afraid that will link you to your background and Muzan will personally come after your ass. So you went with a geisha and a bit of your own style.
Now for the hair. You decided on a messy bun instead of an elegant one. You choose a messy one to represent who you are and to show you're a foreigner. Messy, but you're still holding it together.
"Okay, I'm done!" You announced.
"Well get in here!" Tengen responded.
You step into the next room to group up with the others. It took all your willpower to not burst out laughing. Seeing your friends dressed up as girls, well hideous girls, looks extremely hilarious to see in person. The three boys finally noticed your presence and looked up.
Tanjiro and Zenitsu have their jaws drop open and their eyes widened when they see you .
"(Y/N) chan!" Tanjiro gasped.
You avoided eye contact with him as you looked down at the floor. "What is it? Do I look like a clown?" You asked.
"No, it's not that. You look-"
Zenitsu rams into Tanjiro, causing the poor boy to go flying against the wall. The blonde grabs your hands and pulls you closer to him. "An actual angel! You look so gorgeous! It's like I died and went to heaven! Heaven I tell you!" He exclaimed.
Tanjiro composed himself before turning to you. "I agree with him. Even though I find you beautiful everyday, tonight you took it beyond." Tanjiro smiled.
Now your pink blush turned into a bigger red one. You play with your fingers while still avoiding eye contact. "You guys...you're just saying that to be nice."
"Alright! Enough chit chat! We can't waste any more time! We need you four to infiltrate these houses!" Tengen exclaimed. The four of you nodded and began to head out. As you were about to leave, Tengen put his hand on your shoulder, stopping you in your tracks. "You know, (Y/N), there is a position to be my fourth wife if you're interested." He winks.
I can't tell if he's joking or not. If he isn't then...
"Can Kyojuro join in?"
"Sure! He is my best buddy! The more the merrier!"
Okay, I still can't tell if he's joking.
The moment you stepped foot outside, a swarm of men gathered around you and Tengen.
"How much is she? I'll pay you any amount!"
"I'll double what he has to offer!"
"200,000 yen!"
"I'll give you 250,000 yen!"
One of the men pulled you over and got down on one knee. "I'll buy you a marriage contract! Please marry me so that I can show you off!"
You're not gonna lie, the man who is proposing to you is rather handsome. He seems to be the same age as Tengen and has straight jet black hair, mint green eyes and a jawline that can cut diamonds. Heart eyes mother fucker!
"Ooh, I can tell you'll give me beautiful children!" You awed. Before you can walk away with him, Inosuke comes barging in and flips the man over. The handsome man went flying as if he were Team Rocket blasting off.
"Stay away from Queen (Y/N)! Or else I'll tear you all to shreds!" Inosuke growls. This scared most of the men.
"Run away! This girl's crazy!"
"That's not a girl! She's a monster!"
Two men stay behind, albeit a little scared. Before either of them open their mouths, Tengen pulls out a kunai from his sleeves and glares at them. They quickly took off.
Tanjiro and Zenitsu ran up to you with worried expressions.
"(Y/N) chan, are you okay?!" Tanjiro asked.
Zenitsu tackles you in a hug and squeezes the life out of you. "Wah! I'm sorry I wasn't there to protect you!" He cries.
"Can't...b...breathe." You rasped.
"Alright that's enough! You'll ruin the goods." Tengen said, separating Zenitsu from you. "Come on, we're heading to House Tokito first."
It was a short walk to the first house. Tengen was speaking with someone at the front door and the next thing you know, all four of you are standing in front of the owners of the house.
"Oh, my goodness. These three girls...are certainly a homely bunch, aren't they? Well at least one is beautiful." The older woman gasped.
Her husband rubs his eyes, hoping to see what he was seeing was an illusion. But atlas, it wasn't. "Sorry. I'm afraid we're not looking to hire at this time." The older man apologized.
"I beg of you to find it in your heart to reconsider. I believe that under your training, Madam, their beauty will bloom in no time." Tengen insisted, showing off his charm.
"That's very flattering, but..." The old man trails off and notices his wife is smitten by Tengen.
"Well, I suppose taking in one wouldn't be a problem." She beams.
"I can assure you that you won't be disappointed." Tengen promised. "You may pick whichever girl you like."
The old lady looks at your direction and smiles. "Then we'll take the one in the red kimono. At least she's actually a beauty to look at." The woman smiles.
Hearing this makes your heart flutter with joy. Yes! This is perfect! That means I'll be far away from Daki and her verbal abuse!
"I am honored to be your servant." You bowed.
"Wait, what is (Y/N) chan going to be doing?" Zenitsu whispered to Tengen.
"What do you think? You know about the Yoshiwara district and its reputation. This is the real reason why I needed a female Slayer." Tengen whispered back.
That's when everything clicks on the Pikachu. The girls smiling at him, the hair and makeup, why you didn't want to go on this mission.
Just as you were standing back up and was about to take a step forward, Zenitsu tackles you to the ground.
"What the?" You gasped.
"NNNOOO! (Y/N) CHAN! YOU
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