Demon Slayer: You call paying to get stronger "lightning"?

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"I see."

Liangjie nodded solemnly: "If Madam has any instructions, Liangjie will do his duty without hesitation."

Amane bowed slightly to Ryosuke, her voice gentle.

“Mr. Ryosuke, I apologize for summoning you here. Besides my husband’s wish to see you, there is another matter of great importance.”

"Please speak, Madam." Ryosuke waited quietly for her to continue.

"After a long period of time of seclusion, and through extensive investigation and exploration, we have found the legendary swordsman who is the descendant of the nation."

Ryosuke was slightly taken aback.

Tianyin nodded affirmatively and continued to explain.

"Over the long years, the surname 'Jikoku' has long been lost in the flames of war. Now, the two brothers live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, and take 'Tokito' as their surname."

They really are the Tokito brothers.

He is also a descendant of Kokushi-moku Jikuni Iwakatsu.

Yaozai took over the conversation, his voice very soft.

"The Tsugukuni clan possesses an unparalleled talent for breathing techniques and swordsmanship."

"This ability is unique. If they join the Demon Slayer Corps, they will become a great help in slaying demons."

Ryosuke wholeheartedly agreed.

In the original story, it only took Muichiro Tokito two months from the first time he held a sword to becoming a Pillar.

The older brother, Tokito Ichiro, died protecting Muichiro, and there is no record of his strength or potential being shown in the original work.

However, if the younger brother, Muichiro, is this outrageous, the older brother is naturally no less so.

However, these two brothers lost their parents at a young age and depended on each other for survival, so they were extremely wary of the outside world.

Muichiro is alright, but Ichiro is stubborn and sharp-tongued.

In the original story, Tianyin, who came to visit, was directly scolded and kicked out of the house, and water was thrown and things were broken.

Their resistance was even greater than that of Sanemi in the early stages.

Convincing them is by no means easy.

If it weren't for the demon attack a year later, which led to Ichiro's death and Muichiro's amnesia due to the shock, neither of the two brothers would have joined the Demon Slayer Corps.

To change the fate of these brothers, intervention must be initiated much earlier, and great patience and methods are required.

"Does my lord want me to persuade them?"

Yaozai nodded weakly.

"Yes, you will go with Amane. Amane is good at communication, while Mr. Ryosuke has the power to convince people and change their destiny."

He paused, his tone becoming even gentler.

"However, this matter is not urgent and is by no means mandatory."

"You can go when you have free time. If they are willing, it will be a blessing for the Demon Slayer Corps. If they are not willing, we cannot force them."

"Everything is based on their own wishes."

Yaozai is still too understanding.

If it were him, he would probably take action directly and teach that arrogant brat Ichiro a lesson first.

But with Tianyin around, he couldn't go too far.

"I understand, my lord. Rest assured, I will not fail you."

Kagaya smiled with satisfaction and nodded gently.

"I'm leaving everything to Mr. Ryosuke."

Tenon bowed to Ryosuke: "Thank you for your trouble, Mr. Ryosuke."

The next day, at the first light of dawn, in front of the Ubuyashiki family's house.

Ryosuke and Amane set off.

The destination is Mount Kagenobu in Minamitama District, Tokyo Prefecture.

The journey was not short, and the mountain trails were rugged and difficult to traverse.

Although Amane was not physically weak, she was not skilled in martial arts, so her speed was naturally no match for Ryosuke's.

Ryosuke knew perfectly well that he was maintaining a pace that would allow Amane to keep up without getting too tired.

Tianyin naturally noticed it.

She smiled and looked at Ryosuke: "Mr. Ryosuke, you are really considerate."

Ryosuke raised an eyebrow: "Really? Those two brats, Sanemi and Kōchin, are saying behind my back that I'm a devil."

Tianyin shook her head, her voice gentle.

“Yaozai often mentions you to me, saying that you are cold on the outside but warm on the inside to your companions and juniors, and I believe his judgment.”

"You flatter me, my lord."

Ryosuke recalled the feel of drawing Sanemi and Kurokichi's hands and couldn't help but smile: "It's my duty."

The three-day journey passed peacefully.

The closer you get to Jingxin Mountain, the sparser the population becomes, and the fresher the air becomes.

The two ventured deep into the mountains and forests, where they came across an old house on a hillside.

The house was small and was built of wood and thatch.

Ryosuke stepped forward and knocked on the door.

The room was silent and there was no response.

"It seems the master isn't home," Tianyin said softly.

The two were not in a hurry and waited quietly outside.

The mountain forest was quiet, with only birds chirping and the wind rustling through the leaves.

About twenty minutes later, footsteps came from the path beside the road.

Ryosuke looked in the direction of the sound and saw a small figure carrying two bundles of firewood slowly walking towards him.

That kid is so handsome!

The boy was about ten years old, with black hair that reached his waist, the ends of which were a strange mint green.

Her features were exquisitely sculpted, but the most striking feature was her eyes, which were bright, clear, and the same color as her hair.

Judging from his expression, this is Muichiro Tokito.

He has not yet experienced the tragedy of amnesia, and his personality is not as sharp-tongued and cold as in the original work.

He exudes youthful energy and is naturally lively.

Muichiro put down the firewood on his shoulder and asked softly.

"Who are you two looking for?"

Chapter 123: Still a stubborn one!

Tianyin stepped forward with elegant manners and explained her identity and the purpose of her visit.

They invited the two brothers to join the Demon Slayer Corps to learn breathing techniques, slay demons, and protect people.

"The descendants of legendary swordsmen... the Demon Slayer Corps, the organization that slays man-eating demons?"

Tokito Muichiro paused for a moment, clearly somewhat surprised.

Then his eyes lit up, and he realized that helping others and slaying evil spirits was very meaningful.

But this emotion was quickly suppressed and hidden.

Muichiro lowered his head and spoke softly.

"Let's wait for my brother to come back. He should be in charge of things at home."

Ryosuke expressed his understanding and asked softly.

"Have you always lived in these mountains?"

Muichiro nodded and began to narrate in a calm tone.

“My mother was sick before, and my father went to collect herbs, but... he fell off a cliff and died. Later, my mother also... Now it's just my brother and me living together.”

Ryosuke raised an eyebrow and spoke with a smile.

"You seem very afraid of your brother?"

Muichiro's lips moved slightly, but he said nothing, only shook his head.

My brother is a cold and mean person, completely different from my gentle father.

He once said that my 'nothingness' is the 'nothingness' of incompetence.

My "nothingness" is the "nothingness" of "it doesn't matter".

He hates me...

Even after his parents passed away, he said things like helping others was meaningless.

Even if the person is the mother, even if the person helping the mother is the father.

He said that his mother was seriously ill and that herbal medicine alone could not save her.

Father shouldn't have gone out on that stormy night; otherwise, only Mother would have died.

Rational and indifferent, that's my older brother, Tokito Ichiro.

Living with him makes me feel suffocated and uncomfortable.

But my brother is still my brother, my only family in this world...

Just then, a sharp voice rang out, breaking the silence.