Chapter 43

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3rd POV. Inn, Swordsmith Village.

Now that the truth was revealed by Sora......

Tanjiro never expected that the truth will just come out just like that.

As for Mitsuri, she felt that within Sora's blue eyes......

There lies the emotion of sadness and despair.

Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Mitsuri tried their best to lighten the mood like telling jokes.

However, Sora's mood somehow lightened. Not to mention, Tanjiro and Sora shared their journey so far with Mitsuri who was amazed.

Mitsuri: Really!? So basically, it was Sora-san who rescued Rengoku-san?

Tanjiro: Yes.

Sora: I'm really glad I arrived on time to save Kyojuro.

Sora: And to think he was your mentor before.

Mitsuri: Yeah......

Tanjiro: Also, nii-san is cool! He can copy other breathing styles with his Sharingan!

Mitsuri: Really!?

Sora: Not all. It still depends.

Sora: I can't copy Inosuke's Beast Breathing because I need wield two swords.

Sora: I can only copy the breathing styles that utilizes the use of the standard katanas.

Sora: Namely....

Sora: Fire, Water, and Thunder.

Sora: I haven't seen Wind and Rock yet.

Sora: But if by chance that those two are using unique weapons, I won't be able to use them.

Mitsuri: The Wind Hashira, Shinazugawa-san also uses the standard Nichirin Blade.

Sora: Oh, neat. Then if I'm able to copy the Wind Breathing—

Mitsuri: I won't recommend you to do that or else Shinazugawa-san will kill you.

Sora: Ah, right. I remembered how Tanjiro said that he stabbed Nezuko three times.

Tanjiro: !?

Mitsuri: !!!!!!

Sora's dark aura is manifesting as his killing intent is too intense.

Tanjiro: Right.....nii-san is really angry about that! If he was present during the Hashira Meeting during that time.....

Tanjiro: He could've probably killed the Wind Hashira!

Mitsuri: I MUST NOT GET TO HIS BAD SIDE! NO MATTER WHAT! DON'T FORGET IT!

Mitsuri: ESPECIALLY IF IT'S ABOUT TANJIRO-KUN AND NEZUKO-CHAN! HE'S REALLY READY TO KILL IF JUST A SINGLE STRAND OF THEIR HAIR IS DISTURBED!

Sora: *inhale* *exhale*

Sora: All right.

Sora: I got to calm down. Please, let's not just talk about that, okay?

Mitsuri: O-Okay.....

Mitsuri: Also, let's a take a walk! Sora-san definitely needs a breath of fresh air.

Tanjiro: Ah, while we're at it. Let's bring food to Genya.

Tanjiro: He hasn't come here yet.

Mitsuri: I heard that he told the villagers that he won't eat.

Sora: Maybe he brought something with him.

Tanjiro: But I hope he's okay. Let's bring him some leftovers.

Sora: No, I prefer if it's freshly cooked.

Tanjiro: Eh, but....

Mitsuri: I understand what Sora-san is implicating but.....

Mitsuri: If Genya-kun won't really come here.....

Sora: Right. I guess we got to get with what is left.

They brought the leftovers and went to Genya's room, while Mitsuri is singing a song, also holding Nezuko's hand.

They were followed by Tanjiro who is bringing the food, while Sora is following behind him, with a smile as he remembered her mother who also used to sing lullabies to him and his elder brother back then.

Sora: Kanroji-san, this question has been bugging me out ever since I knew you're part of the Demon Slayers.

Mitsuri: Hm? Sure, what is it?

Sora: Why did you join the Demon Slayer Corps? From the looks of it, you never had deceased family members or something.

Tanjiro: Nii-san, don't tell me you peeked through her memories.

Sora: No, I won't. I will only do that if it's really necessary.

Sora: *ahem*

Sora: Anyways, so what is your reason, Kanroji-san?

Mitsuri: It's kinda embarrassing if you ask me.

Tanjiro: Eh? Why not? 

Mitsuri begans to fidget as she is really embarrassed to say what is her reason.

Mitsuri: Oh, no. Should I....?

Sora: Don't worry. You never judged me despite being branded as a criminal.

Sora: So it's alright.

Mitsuri: Hmmmm, you see.....I joined the Demon Slayers.....

Mitsuri: So that I could find a gentleman who would marry me for life!

Mitsuri: Girls actually like men who are stronger than themselves. Girls want to be protected by them! You guys get it?

Mitsuri: Maybe this is hard for men to understand.

Tanjiro: *shocked face*

Sora: So she joined so that she could find a marriage candidate?

Sora: Wow......

Sora: Out of all the reasons she could have.......

Mitsuri: I mean, the Hashiras are strong, right? But it's hard to meet up with them.

Mitsuri: That's why I became a pillar myself. I worked really hard!

Sora: I see........

Tanjiro whispered to Sora's ear.

Tanjiro: Nii-san, what advice can you give me about marrying and stuff?

Sora: Hmmmm......

Sora: You know, Kanroji-san......

Sora: Love always comes in the most unexpected way.

Mitsuri: Really?

Sora: Yeah.

Sora: I just know that someone will accept you for just who you are. There is absolutely nothing wrong with what you want....

Sora: Hmmmm........

Sora: Ah! Do you know red thread of fate?

Mitsuri: The Red Thread of Fate?

Tanjiro: What is that?

Sora: I heard this once from my mother.

Sora: It is said that the gods tied an invisible red string on each individual. The string is said to be tied on a person's pink or ring finger.

Mitsuri: Okay......? Then what is the use of the res string?

Sora: I'm going to give myself as an example.

Sora: Since I said every individual has their own red thread of fate.....

Sora: I too should also have one.

Sora: But then, the string is really not that endless. Because at the end of each string, there is another person's pinky or ring finger.

Tanjiro: So it means they are connected to each other?

Sora: Yes.

Mitsuri: So what does it mean of the other person tied that was tied on your string?

Sora: That is the person meant for you.

Mitsuri: Huh?

Sora: For example, Kanroji-san is the one whose ring or pinky finger that is tied on the end of my red string of fate.

Mitsuri: So, it means.....

Sora: If you are the one who was tied at the other end, you're the person whose meant for me.

Mitsuri: Oh!

Mitsuri kinda blushed.

Sora: Did you get it now?

Mitsuri: Y-Yeah......

Mitsuri: But what if it is really true?

Sora: It's only just a folk story. But here is the lesson that I got from the story itself.

Sora: The Red Thread of Fate can extend and be tangled.

Sora: But it will never be severed.

Sora: For the two souls who were bound by the red string of fate, are meant on each other for all eternity.

Sora: The part where the thread can be tangled up or extend, it means it won't be easy for the two person to be together.

Sora: They will have to face and conquer the struggles that will come along the way.

Mitsuri: Wow, I never imagined you're that expert in talking about love.

Sora: Travelling allows you to discover new stories.

Sora: But then I had a question from my mother back then.

Tanjiro: What was it?

Sora: If I remember it correctly.....

Sora: The question was.....

Sora: What if the one who is connected at the end of the string suddenly die?

Sora: Because the logic of it can never be severed......

Sora: But they never said that it can also be severed by death.

Mitsuri: .......

Tanjiro: ...........

However, didn't attempt to get further into the discussion as things may get darker.

They arrived at Genya's room, only find that he wasn't there.

Sora: So he didn't came here.

???: Kanroji-sama.

They suddenly focused their attention on the Kakushi who just arrived.

Kakushi: Your sword will be done very soon.

Kakushi: We would like you to come to the workshop so we can make the final touches.

Mitsuri: Awww. Looks like I have to go now.

Kakushi: Also, Kamado Sora, the chief was the one who made your sword.

Kakushi: So you can come along with Kanroji-sama to check on your respective swords.

Sora: Oh.

Mitsuri: Then, Tanjiro-kun, you can just probably leave that food in Genya-kun's room so that he'll find food if he decided to come here.

Tanjiro: Okay.

Mitsuri: Then, Sora-san, let's go.

Sora: Yeah. Tanjiro, Nezuko, I'll be back.

Tanjiro: Okay, take care, nii-san.

Nezuko: Mm!

Mitsuri and Sora followed the Kakushi and while on the way, Mitsuri told Sora about something.

Mitsuri: Sora-san.

Mitsuri: I'm sure, the Kocho Sisters will find a way to forgive you.

Mitsuri: If you just tell them the whole truth.....

Mitsuri: I'm sure.

Sora: Really?

Mitsuri: Of course! You see, I noticed that Tanjiro-kun and Nezuko-chan admires you with great respect!

Mitsuri: Strong, kind, gentle.....

Mitsuri: Even though you're suffering from the inside, you remained strong all throughout that.

Mitsuri: For the sake of your adoptive younger siblings.....

Mitsuri: But I'm curious about something.

Sora: What is it?

Mitsuri: For you, Sora-san......

Mitsuri: What is Kanae-san to you.

Sora: What is Kanae to me?

Sora: ........

Sora: She's my friend. The very first friend that I ever made.

Mitsuri: Really? Is that it?

Sora: Where are you going with this Kanroji-san?

Mitsuri: I mean, when you were telling your story on how you feel when you killed the Kocho Sisters' parents......

Mitsuri: The fact that you were left without a choice......

Mitsuri: It must be something that involved both Kanae-san and Shinobu-chan, right?

Mitsuri: Just like you said, you were forced to kill their parents.

Mitsuri: Can you tell me what is the reason behind all of that?

Sora: ........

Sora: I'm sorry. I can't.

Sora: I'm not hiding anything from you.

Sora: Just like I said, I was forced to kill them I didn't have a choice.

Sora: Although I had alternative options.....

Sora: But if I didn't do anything during that moment, I'm sure the outcome of it will be much worse.

Mitsuri: Worse?

Sora: I tried pleading if there is another way but I didn't really had a choice.

Sora: I was the only one who could do it, as much as I didn't want to but I HAVE to.

Sora: So, I'm sorry, Kanroji-san. I really can't tell you the most crucial part of the truth.

Mitsuri: No, no. It's alright, Sora-san.

Mitsuri: I guess the ones who deserve to learn that truth is none other than the Kocho Siblings.

Mitsuri: After all, I can see it through your eyes that you're hurt.

Sora: Thank you, Kanroji-san, for listening.

Mitsuri: You're welcome, Sora-san! I'm just helping a friend to smile!

Sora: Even though we just barely met.

Mitsuri: It doesn't matter! You're a good person! Also, you're Rengoku-san's friend.

Mitsuri: A friend of my friend is also my friend!

Sora: I see.

Mitsuri: Also, you can call me just Mitsuri. You're older than me after all.

Sora: Well, I don't really mind.

Mitsuri: Anyways, what is the color of your Nichirin blade.

Sora: Black.

Mitsuri: Black!? Is that a bad omen?

Sora: I know.

Sora: Kyojuro also kinda said the same thing.

Sora: But the fact that we survived encountering an Upper Rank demon.....

Sora: Tanjiro grew stronger and he will continue to grow.

Mitsuri: You're also strong, Sora-san.

Mitsuri: You've always been strong physically or mentally.

Mitsuri: I know you're still suffering but don't worry!

Mitsuri: I support you and your younger siblings!

Mitsuri: If the day ever comes that you will be put in trial for what you did......

Mitsuri: Rengoku-san and I can vouch for your innocence!

Sora gently smiled.

Sora: Thanks, Mitsuri.

Mitsuri: That's it! You should smile more often! Your pretty face is not suited with a frown!

Mitsuri: So, Sora-san, I just do hope that you will stay alive.

Mitsuri: So if ever the time comes where demons are already exterminated and you haven't buried the hatchet.....

Mitsuri: I will help you with everything I got!

The two then continued to chat along the way, and Mitsuri mentioned a secret that can help him and Tanjiro to improve their skills. When they finally got their swords, Sora parted ways with Mitsuri.

Sora: Maybe I can take it easy for tonight.

Sora: No nightmares.....

Sora: Where everything is peaceful.

Sora: All right.

Sora went back to the room. He found Tanjiro and Nezuko. Sora mentioned the secret weapon that Mitsuri mentioned and he suggested to look to it while they try to find Haganezuka.

In the next morning, they went to began their search.

On their way.......

They saw a kid who seems to be arguing with someone.

Sora: Hey, is that a demon slayer?

Tanjiro: Hm? Yeah, he got the uniform....

They went closer until Tanjiro revealed the identity of the demon slayer.

Tanjiro: Shinobu-san mentioned this person before. He is also a Hashira.

Sora: A hashira? Again?

Tanjiro: If I remember it correctly his name is.....

Tanjiro: Tokito Muichiro.

With the appearance of another hashira, Sora already formed a sense of an even greater dread.

And he concluded one thing......

Sora: There is a possibility. Now that Muzan knew that I'm still alive.

Sora: Not to mention, Upper Six has been killed. So yeah.......

Sora: Also, with the location that we're in. The children, and not to mention, being a place of great importance.....

Sora: Then we can't afford to let our guard down.

Sora: With the waning of an Upper Rank......

Sora: I guess we're also about to reach that bastard. The bastard who destroyed many homes, and took many lives.

Sora: It's probably only a matter of time.

Sora: But if fate would allow me.......

Sora: I would want to confront another person.

Sora: If he is still alive, then he'd better prepare himself for I have a lot of questions coming right up.


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