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Top 10 Fastest Anime Defeats | Chapter 4
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It's nice out today.
That was your first thought of the morning as you stepped outside to begin your training. Although you and your scarred friend had planned to stay inside for the day due to the rain, Urokodaki had requested you both go out and adjust to the environmental change. "You must learn to fight in different conditions whether they are natural or not. Training in the same good weather will not give you nearly enough experience for your fights with the demons."
I guess that makes sense... Besides the rain isn't that bad, I actually like the rain.
As the rain continued to pour down, you made your way toward your desired area for training. You wouldn't be joining Tanjiro for your usual routine in favor of finally trying to come up with your desired breath style.
Standing in front of the boulder you spend the next few minutes staring at it.
Yeah... I have nothing...
"Damn it, this is so stupid!" You stomp your foot against the ground straight into a puddle of muddy water, dirtying your light blue hakama.
Ah fuck, Urokodaki is gonna kill me now.
"Life is going great!" You let out an exasperated sigh, not caring as you didn't have an audience,
"You really are a mess." A familiar voice cuts through your spiteful thoughts as you spin around to face the boy. Droplets of rain dripped down his mask as he stood with his arms crossed over his chest watching your pitiful state. "Why, hello to you too Sabito." You sigh after greeting the boy.
Do I dare sit on the ground? My clothes are already dirty so I'll have to wash them anyway...
"What's wrong with you? Your face is disturbing me."
"Wh- Don't you dare talk about my face when you haven't even shown yours!" His only response to your statement was a light knock of his fist to your head.
"You never answered my question."
"Huh?"
"I asked what was wrong with you. You never answered."
Staring down at your muddied feet in embarrassment, you avoid eye contact before answering, "I'm trying to come up with my own breath style."
He scoffs, "That's your problem?" He shakes his head as you absentmindedly play with the sleeve of your hakama as your temper begins to rise. "You try to come up with your own breath style! This shit ain't easy dude!"
"Then, if it's so hard for you on your own... I'll help you."
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Another six months passed until the final day Tanjiro would face Sabito. You would have continued your training if it weren't for the fact you desperately wanted to see Sabito's face.
That moment you're only letting yourself take a break cause you want to see some dude's face.
Tanjiro and Sabito stood across from one another, stern expressions never wavering as they stared one another down. Tanjiro's hair had grown out, cascading down to his shoulders. To the side of them were the figures of two girls, Makomo standing in place, and you at her side sitting patiently.
Not like I'll be here for long... This fight is pretty quick in the anime so I don't have to worry about time too much.
The sword at Sabito's side was no longer the familiar wooden one he had appeared with all those months ago, instead it was a real Nichirin blade that shined as he pulled it from its sheath.
"After a year, you finally began to have the appearance of a man," Sabito comments on your burgundy-haired friend as he stood across from him with his own sword drawn.
"I will win today."
"Go Tanjiro! I know you can do it!" Obviously, you would cheer for Tanjiro. Sure, as much as you liked Sabito, you were not going to not show your support for the boy you've known for longer.
It was a pretty straightforward thing. To put it simply, the stronger and faster of the two would win.
Not another second passed before they both lunged forward, fully prepared to inflict some damage on the other. It was a quick fight, and the victor decided in an instant. Tanjiro's blade struck Sabito before the masked male had time to react.
A look of shock swept across Tanjiro's face as you leaned forward, Sabito's own face being revealed from beneath his split-open mask.
Woah... He's so fucking pretty? Pretty boy Sabito! If Sabito looks like this how pretty is Inosuke?
Both Sabito and Makomo smiled at Tanjiro's achievement. Fog began to pool around the area as a sense of mourning, joy, and peace began to fill your body.
"You must win Tanjiro..." Makomo spoke up, although you didn't react to her voice, "Against that person too."
That person? The hand demon or Kibutsuji?
Finally returning to your senses, you look around only to realize Sabito and Makomo were nowhere to be found.
"So... Uh..." The sound of your voice seemed to surprise Tanjiro as he jolted from his thoughts. "Ah, [Y/N]!" You push yourself from the ground only to jump onto Tanjiro's back, forcing him to drop his katana in order to hold you up, "That's a nice rock you got there bud. Can I have the other half?"
"Other half?" He looks back at the boulder only to realize he had somehow managed to slice it in half. "O-oh! I didn't even realize I cut it!" You raise an eyebrow at that remark, "Bro, really? Then... Do you mind helping me cut mine in half? I wanna be there with you at the final selection!"
His grip on you falters, almost accidentally allowing you to choke him if it were for the fact you slid off on your own accord, "C'mon! Help me with my boulder too!" You race off toward the direction of your training spot only to accidentally run into your father Urokodaki himself. "Oof!" Before you could fall, he grabs your shoulders to steady you, "Ah, I'm sorry... And thanks for catching me." Urokodaki simply responds by giving you a head pat.
"The reason I didn't want either of you to go to the final selection, was because I didn't want to see children die of this anymore."
Ah, story progression...
He begins to approach Tanjiro, "But I didn't count on you being able to slice that rock..." He places his right hand on top of Tanjiro's head, "You did well."
Tears begin to well up in Tanjiro's eyes as Urokodaki continues, "Tanjiro, you are an... impressive kid..." Finally allowing his tears to fall, the two embrace each other in what you would describe as a slightly awkward, but loving hug. "You must come back... Alive from the final selection. This old man and your sister will be waiting for you right here."
Well, I didn't need my emotions anyways.
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Yo Mama the Temple Demon | Chapter 1
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As soon as the three of you make it up the steps, Tanjiro throws open the door of the temple, and both of your eyes widen. The grotesque sight of a demon dining on a deceased person with abnormal amounts of flesh exposed made you sick to your stomach.
Holy shit.
It certainly didn't help that there were two more bodies slumped against the wall. The urge to vomit was very close to becoming a reality. Their blood and remains were carelessly splattered across the surface of the rough wood which brought upon the horrible smell of death that lingered in the air.
Deep breaths [Y/N]. DEEP. BREATHS. WAIT, NO DEEP BREATHS, IT'LL JUST SMELL WORSE.
The demon's seaweed-colored hair stifled in place as he turned to look at your small group. "Hey... This... This is MY territory. Trespassers aren't allowed." The three of you remained frozen in place, you and Tanjiro out of complete shock and horror, and Nezuko out of forceful attempts to restrain herself from her violent impulses.
Okay, I'll be on my way out now.
The temple demon slowly tilted his head and slyly licked off the fresh blood that stained his long fingertips. One of his brows raised in a questioning manner, "Hm? There's something strange... you three..." A triumphant look of realization ultimately beams across his face, "You're human," in a flash, the demon pounced on top of Tanjiro, taking him down with the wall a few inches away from him. You let out a yelp, which finally managed to snap you out of the frozen trance you were stuck in.
OH GOD, WHAT NOW? UM, UH, NEZUKO! WHERE'S NEZUKO??
Quickly turning your attention to Nezuko with wide eyes, you frantically watch as a puddle of drool gathered underneath her as it leaked from beneath her bamboo muzzle. "Nezuko, hey! We gotta help Tanjiro or that demon's gonna kill him! I- I can't fight at all, especially against a demon, so please, help!" Thin crevices instantly appeared in her pale pink eyes, she seemed to completely forget about the lifeless corpses surrounding her as she swiftly made her way toward her brother.
Before he could lose the struggle against the demon, Nezuko gives a strong kick to the demon's head, decapitating it. The head goes up flying into a nearby tree, giving Tanjiro a shock as he desperately pushes the demon's body away from him. "Tanjiro, the demon!" You point in the direction beside him where the demon's body was quickly getting up on its own and seemed a few seconds away from landing a sharp blow on Tanjiro. Before it could do any harm to him, Nezuko once again gives a strong kick sending the body into another tree.
We’re so fucking lucky we have demon Nezuko right now.
Tanjiro's shock is still prevalent as the demon yells out from quite the distance, "AGH BASTARD! I had the impression that one of you was a demon! But that would be too strange... A demon and two humans traveling together!?" Suddenly his scratched-up body lunges at you and you scream, quickly putting your arms up in defense to block your face and neck.
Haha yeah, like that's gonna do anything. Great idea [Y/N]...
Before the demon could even scratch you, Nezuko comes to your rescue and commences to fight with the headless body. Tanjiro's big brother instincts kick in as he swings his axe at the demon's lower back, but before he could land a hit, the head of the demon comes flying in towards the two of you with two arms sticking out where its ears should be.
EW, IT LOOKS MORE FUCKED UP IN PERSON!
Tanjiro counters the charge by efficiently using his axe as a block between the two swinging arms as the demon grabs onto his shoulders. The demon then uses his hair to wrap around the handle of the weapon. "Stop!" Tanjiro yells, before head-butting him twice. The second one finally forces the demon to release his grip on Tanjiro's shoulders.
The amount of power in that head-butt.
Using the head-butt as a distraction, Tanjiro swings the axe into a tree, leaving the demon trapped in a place between the handle and the shaft. The demon's body kicks Nezuko and you panic, "Nezuko!" Remembering you were there with them, Tanjiro's gaze snaps towards you, "[Y/N]! Are you okay?" Tanjiro rushed over to you and frantically checked for any severe injuries. "Hey, hey, calm down Tanjiro! You don't have time to worry about me! We have to go find Nezuko!"
Recognizing Nezuko's name and the danger she was still in, Tanjiro quickly rushes into the forest and keeps you close behind him. "NEZUKO!" Tanjiro yells after his sister, painfully watching her be brutally kicked to the ground. With a wave of strong determination, he tackles down the demon's body, "LEAVE HER ALONE!" Tanjiro sends both of them off the side of the cliff, but before he could fall to his death, Nezuko grabs him by his wrist. Catching up to the siblings, you pant and flinch as you hear the gruesome sound of a *splat* the body made once it hit the ground.
Ew.
The three of you cautiously make your way back towards the temple, finding the demon's motionless head, the only thing remaining from the brutal splat on the ground. Tanjiro's breathing grows heavier as he slowly pulls a dagger out of a wooden sheath, sweat dripping down his forehead as he takes a few hesitant steps forward. "If I don't finish it off, it could attack more people. I have no choice. [Y/N], you should look away..."
Although Tanjiro had softly spoken your name, you didn't bother listening since your thoughts were abruptly interrupted by Urokodaki approaching your friend from the shadows. As he laid a gentle hand on Tanjiro's shoulder, Urokodaki's rough voice seemed to cut through the tension, "You won't be able to kill him with that dull blade..."
Bro, his mask is... a lot creepier in person than it was in the manga...
While you shuffled closer to Nezuko for a sense of security, the two continued their conversation, "Then... How do I finish him?"
Huh... It's weird how I didn't even notice him until he was right next to me. Scary.
"You need to ask? Can you not think for yourself?"
Sure would be nice to be able to understand what they're saying... but it's not like I'm completely lost.
Tanjiro pauses to give you and Nezuko a glance. You spot a large stone and get a good idea...
Hmm what if...
With Tanjiro's attention still directed towards you, you point towards it urging him to pick it up. "You can use that rock to crush the demon's head... Not that you'll actually do it though..." Tanjiro gives a silent nod of his head as he stoops down to pick up the stone. With his new weapon in hand, he stares at the unconscious demon, sweat dripping down his forlorn expression.
Urokodaki continues to watch the boy as he just stands there doing nothing.
When does he get slapped again?
Startling you out of your thoughts was the demon who was desperately reaching his stubby arms out toward Tanjiro. It struggled against the tree, spewing out threats or what you assumed were threats towards Tanjiro.
The sun was beginning to show itself, its rays slowly peeking through the trees.
Oh shit, Nezuko better head inside.
Turning to Nezuko, you use your head to motion towards the temple and the two of you head inside. Once the two of you make it inside, it appeared to be emptier than the first time you had entered.
Oh, the bodies are gone... Did Urokodaki already take them out? How the fuck did he do that without us noticing?
"C'mon Nezuko, let's get you inside your basket." You coo at the demon girl. She happily complies, wanting to stay hidden away from the sun.
Peaking your head out of the temple after hearing a pained scream, you watched as the demon went up in flames and withered away.
That was fucking disgusting.
"[Y/N], where did Nezuko go?" Tanjiro frantically asks you, worried for his sister after seeing the result of a demon touching the sunlight. "Uh, Nezuko's in the temple..." You point towards where you had left the younger Kamado. A breath of relief escapes Tanjiro as he kneels down towards his sister, finally feeling assured of her safety. "Okay, so, are you gonna go talk to Uro- uh, I mean, that man out there?" You question Tanjiro and he looks confused. "Ah, [Y/N]... I still don't know what you're saying... But there's still that man from earlier. Stay here okay [Y/N]?"
Still don't know what you're saying, but I'm gonna follow you since I'm my own boss.
Following Tanjiro, you come across Urokodaki praying over the now newly buried bodies. "Um..." Urokodaki gets up from his position and looks at the both of you, at least that's what you assume he's doing, "I am Urokodaki Sakonji. I assume you are the one Giyuu spoke of?"
Giyuu?
"Y-yes. I'm Kamado Tanjiro. My sister's name is Nezuko, and the other girl-”, ''Tanjiro." Urokodaki cuts him off from continuing his sentence.
Rip, I didn't even get introduced...
"Hm, I do wonder... what will you do when your sister decides to feast on a human?" Tanjiro looked shocked, appearing unable to respond to what the older man had questioned. Before you could break the silence, Urokodaki had taken the opportunity to slap Tanjiro across the face.
And there it is...
"You hesitate too long," Tanjiro slowly places a hand over his now reddened cheek "You are slow to finish things. You couldn't even finish the demon before daybreak. The reason why you didn't answer my question without pause is due to your own determination lacking." He takes a deep breath before continuing, "If your sister were to eat someone, there are two very important things you must do. Kill her and then slit your own stomach. That is the high price of traveling with your demon sister. You must ingrain it in your heart that this is something that must not happen. By all means, do not ever let your sister take an innocent life. It must not come to pass. Do you understand what I'm saying?"
That was pretty serious... If I remember correctly, this was when he told Tanjiro not to let Nezuko kill or something...
"YES," Tanjiro gives a surprisingly loud shout, "Bro, it is way too early for you to be this loud right now." Tanjiro jumps in place, startled by your presence, "[Y/N]! When did you get here?" You deadpan, "Did you not notice me behind you this whole time?"
It's like he doesn't use his nose unless the plot demands it.
"You," Urokodaki speaks up once again looking at you, "What is your name?" "Uh-" Tanijiro cuts you off quickly speaking in your place, "Oh, this is [Y/N]. She doesn't speak Japanese so she doesn't understand what we're saying right now." His face softens as he turns to look back at you, "We ran into each other yesterday, and even though we've had trouble communicating... I don't plan on leaving her any time soon."
WHAT'S WITH THE WHOLESOME LOOK HE'S GIVING ME?
"It's about time you introduce me, Tanji! But if you're talking shit I'll kill you-" "Tanji?"
"So she's a foreigner? That is a bit troubling..." Urokodaki turns his back to the two of you still seeming in deep thought, "Well then... I will proceed to test your abilities to find out if you have what it takes... to be a demon slayer."
lol, what's with all the dramatic pauses?
"Bring along your sister and your companion and come with me."
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It was now around midday. The three of you had been running for a couple of hours now and you were exhausted. I mean, who in the right mind would run for so long? You can barely get out of bed sometimes! It was very apparent that you were falling behind, unable to catch up to the two of them.
How the hell is Tanjiro carrying Nezuko on his back and still able to beat me? Hah, not me having the advantage and STILL being slower.
Although you were on the edge of collapse, you persisted and forced yourself to continue.
I gotta do this to become a demon slayer! I need to be strong so I can save everyone!
Finally reaching your destination, your legs hit the ground as you use Tanjiro to steady yourself. The two of you were panting heavily, and all you wanted was to crawl into bed and pass out. "So... So now... Did I..." Tanjiro was just barely wheezing out words at this point, but you couldn't focus. Too busy concentrating on your own breathing. "...Pass the test?" Unlike Tanjiro and yourself, Urokodaki hadn't broken a single sweat, his breathing remaining steady as he once again speaks up, "The test starts now. Hike through the mountain."
Tanjiro's eyes widened, his mouth agape, and his hair ruffled up. The sight alone had you covering your mouth to stifle your laughter. "Hey, don't laugh at me [Y/N]." Tanjiro pouts, "Tanji, you are literally the cutest person I've ever met." He shakes his head, unable to understand you, "You should stay here, I'll be back soon so don't worry!" He pats your head, struggling to stand up and follow Urokodaki.
Wait, don't leave me!
You quickly get up to chase after them, "Wait! I wanna come too!" They both stop in their tracks, turning to face you as Tanjiro speaks up, "[Y/N], Urokodaki-san and I..." He points to himself and Urokodaki respectively, "Are going up the mountain..." He points upwards of the trail they were going to take and uses his hands to make a walking motion, "You," He points towards you, "Should stay down here where it's safe." Ending his sentence by pointing toward Urokodaki's home.
Yeah... Not gonna happen, buddy.
"Nah, I'm coming with you. I'm not taking no for an answer." You grab onto Tanjiro's arm with a grin, "Ah, I guess there's no arguing with you, huh?" Tanjiro sweat drops a bit.
Going further and further up the mountain, it became more difficult to breathe properly as the heavy fog began to cover your surroundings.
I feel.. dizzy.
Turning your attention to Tanjiro, you notice that his eyes were bloodshot.
Well, at least it's not just me about to drop to the ground.
Urokodaki speaks up after coming to a stop, "Your goal is my house at the foothills of the mountain. This time I won't wait until dawn... The same goes for the girl." Like a blanket, the fog covers his body, blocking him away from your vision. Once it clears, Urokodaki is no longer there.
That's cool as shit. I need to get him to teach me how to do that.
"Uh..." Tanjiro turns to you, a visible look of concern on his face, "Don't worry! With my nose, we should find our way back without a problem! I remember Urokodaki-san's scent, so we'll find our way-" Pulling you forward as he takes a couple of steps, he trips over a rope that was hidden by the fog. "Huh, a rope?"
God damn it Tanjiro!
Rocks come flying out, hitting not only Tanjiro but you as well, "OW! THAT HURT LIKE A MOTHERFUCKER!"
"AHH, [Y/N]! Are you okay?" You shoot him a look of disbelief, "DO I LOOK OKAY?" He flinches, taking a step back into another trap, a pitfall to be exact. "UWAH!" Rushing over to the hole, you reach out for Tanjiro expecting him to take your hand. Accidentally triggering another trap, Tanjiro jumps up, blocking your body from being hit by a log being flung your way. The two of you are thrown to the ground, pain evident all over your faces, "This is REALLY bad! There are traps all over the mountain and the air is much thinner here than on the mountain I used to live on!" Tanjiro shoots you a look of concern, obviously worried about your well-being with all the traps around. "[Y/N]!"
"What?" He grabs your hand and points to his nose, "Stay next to me at all times! I'll use my nose to sniff out the traps and protect you!" "Uhh, alright dude."
That nose of his is finally being used by the plot.
Watching him in full concentration, the two of you eventually make some progress down the mountain, constantly being hit by traps the two of you accidentally trigger. Through the pain, you both thought of what motivated you to continue.
I need to get stronger in order to fight and protect them!
Hours later the two of you finally reach your destination. Tanjiro hurriedly opens the door to Urokodaki's residence with you at his side. Both of you were quite bruised and a bit bloodied, Tanjiro more so than you. For the most part, Tanjiro had been using his body as a shield and had been there to break your fall more often than not. You both end up collapsing at the entrance from exhaustion as Urokodaki approaches you.
"I've come to recognize your abilities... Kamado Tanjiro, [Y/N]."
A New World | Prologue
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So here you were, lying in bed sulking over the Demon Slayer ending. It sucked knowing that Gotouge had to rush the ending of the series but hey you were glad that at least there even was an ending. "Ahhh this is so sad... I'm gonna miss reading new chapters every week." Burying yourself deeper in your blankets effectively creating a makeshift cocoon, you're lulled to sleep by the Demon Slayer soundtrack quietly playing on the phone that was placed on the side of your bed.
I wish I could meet everyone from Demon Slayer, I'd do everything I could to save them from dying...
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Finding yourself shivering due to the cold, you awaken to find that your blankets were missing, and more importantly, you were on the snow-covered floor of a forest.
Okay, what the fuck?
You wrap your arms around your torso resulting in futile attempts to preserve your body heat.
God, it's so fucking cold.
Squinting your eyes a bit to try and take in your surroundings, you push your back against a nearby tree for a small sense of security. You were afraid. I mean, who wouldn't be? Waking up in the middle of the forest with hardly any clothes while it was snowing would be pretty frightening for anyone to experience.
Where the fuck am I? Why is it snowing? It wasn't snowing at home, was it? It's still dark... Wait, where's my phone?"
Frantically, you try to search the area around you, although it was quite difficult since there was snow everywhere and the moon barely shone from behind the thick clouds. You eventually decide to give up, clutching your freezing hands in a pathetic effort to warm them up again.
God damn it, I don't even have my phone with me. Where the hell even am I? How the fuck did I get here? How do I get back home? Should I stay here or go look for help? I don't wanna die in the woods ahhhhh-
Deciding it was best to find help as soon as possible to avoid freezing to death, you venture out in the direction you hope leads you out of the woods.
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After walking through the woods for a couple of hours, you can finally make out the sun's warm rays slowly rising into the sky from behind a neighboring mountain. With the sun now out, the snow around you begins to melt ever so slightly.
Finally the sun! Oh, how I missed you so much, you beautiful ball of flames!
Stumbling out onto a dirt road, you look around for any trace of another person. Your eyes seemed to focus on a figure out in the distance heading in your direction.
Normally I'd be nervous to even approach anyone... but today I am terrified. Fuck it, nothing's made the slightest of sense today.
You jog over to them, your whole body still shivering and quite possibly about to become an ice pop.
"Uh- um, excuse me? Can you please tell me where I am? And where I can find the nearest transportation system?" You keep your eyes trained on the floor, afraid of looking a random stranger in the eye whilst looking like a complete mess. The stranger shifts in place, an audible "Eh?" escaping the boy's mouth. "I'm sorry miss, I don't know what you're saying. Could you repeat that?"
Sumimasen? Excuse me? What the fuck?
Finally gaining some confidence, you tear your eyes off the ground to look at the boy in front of you, you take a step back while a small gasp leaves you. Standing in front of you stood a boy around the age of twelve or thirteen, with tanned skin, and burgundy hair that was combed back nicely, exposing his forehead that had a noticeable scar on the top left side of it, his wide eyes were also filled with the same shade of burgundy as his hair. His outfit consisted of a white robe with black pants, covered by a checkered, black, and sea-foamed green haori. Hanging off his ears were a pair of hanafuda earrings with a beautiful white-and-red flower design on them. In his arms was a beat-up basket with some bamboo and straw.
"What- Why do you look like-"
Woah, why does he look EXACTLY like Tanjiro? Is he a cosplayer? That scar looks way too realistic though- But maybe he's good with makeup? Also, his hair looks way too real.
You begin to feel quite self-conscious and uncomfortable under "Tanjiro's" stare, considering you were extremely undressed for the weather and you had no idea what he had just said. Plus, you looked like a blizzard just barfed on you. "Ah, could you maybe say that a little slower? And in English?"
He tilts his head in confusion, then shakes it with a confused smile adorning his features. "I still don't know what you just said. Oh- but you look cold." After saying whatever he said, he places the basket with his supplies down and takes his haori off to drape it across your shoulders, "There! I hope that's better for you... Oh, I should tell you my name! I'm Kamado Tanjiro."
Giving him a grateful smile, you instantly pause as he introduces himself.
Did he just... Say his name was Tanjiro? THERE'S NO WAY, IF HE'S ACTUALLY TANJIRO THEN THAT MEANS I'M IN DEMON SLAYER? WHICH IS NOT GOOD!
You fall to your knees and Tanjiro visibly panics, "Are you okay miss? What's wrong? Did I do something to upset you?" Your vision blurs as tears begin to slowly drop from your eyes, "I don't know what you're saying, all I could understand was you said your name was Tanjiro- but- that can't be possible... There's no way you're actually the Tanjiro from Demon Slayer." Rapidly wiping your eyes from the tears you weakly point to yourself, "Not that it matters too much but I'm [Y/N]- ah, but you guys say your last names first right? Uh- I'm [L/N] [Y/N]."
"[Y/N]? Is that your name?" Hearing him repeat your name, you nod your head, clutching his haori closer to your body. Tanjiro's eyes soften as he grabs a hold of your hand, helping you up. He picks up the basket that was beside him and starts your walk. You let him lead the way, unsure of where the two of you were going, although you weren't too troubled with this, considering you knew Tanjiro would never do anything to hurt you.
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Reaching a small opening in the side of a mountain, Tanjiro lets go of your hand and places the basket on the floor. "Nezuko," Tanjiro calls out into the opening.
Oh, that's right this is where Nezuko dug that hole, and then she got all tiny to fit into the basket!
Looking into it, the two of you see nothing besides a hole that was dug into the ground, "Huh? Nezuko! She's gone!". Right as Tanjiro finishes his sentence, Nezuko conveniently pops her head out with a worried expression resting upon her gentle features. You hold yourself back from fawning over her and settle with just giving her a smile and wave. Tanjiro turns to you with a bright smile on his face, "Ah, [Y/N]! This is Nezuko, my little sister." Without needing to understand Japanese to know he was introducing her to you, you happily nod your head.
Tanjiro then shifts his attention to the basket and gets to work in an attempt to make something good enough to transport his sister.
Wow...Tanjiro really is amazing!
You would've offered to help but you had no idea how to so you left him to do all the work. Not knowing what else to do, you turn back to Nezuko and talk to her, although it was definitely a one-sided conversation considering she had a muzzle over her mouth. Although she couldn't reply, Nezuko still seemed interested in what you had to say, so you eagerly told her about where you came from, not exactly specifying that you weren't from their universe and things you were interested in.
Finishing up the basket rather quickly, Tanjiro enters the "mini cave" urging Nezuko into the basket to continue their journey to Urokodaki. Switching your attention from Tanjiro and opting to just stare at Nezuko, what can you say? She's really pretty, she crawls into the basket leaving most of her body protruding from it. Stifling a laugh, you approach the siblings and pat Nezuko's back, "Nezuko, you should shrink down! Be tiny, be even more adorable than you already are!"
The two of you watch as Nezuko shrinks herself down to a smaller size, "Ah, Nezuko, you shrunk!"
"Yay, good job Nezuko!", both you and Tanjiro proudly pat her head, as the younger girl lets out a content hum. Tanjiro gives a slightly dejected smile as he faces you, "I'm sure you can tell by what you just saw but, Nezuko isn't human. She was turned into a demon recently and I'm trying to find a way to turn her back."
You tilt your head in confusion and reply, "Tanjiro, I'm pretty sure you just told me some really depressing backstory or something, and I’m sorry for that, but I don't understand a thing you just said." His eyes turn into dots and you try hard not to lose it.
THEIR EYES ACTUALLY DO THAT HERE? DOES THAT MEAN I CAN DO IT TOO?
"That's right, you don't understand me since you don't speak Japanese. It's kind of weird... If you don't speak Japanese then what language are you speaking right now?" Shaking his head with a determined look on his face, he positions the basket that was carrying Nezuko onto his back and gently grabs your hand once again.
His hands are surprisingly soft...
"We should probably find you some new clothes on our way too since you could get sick wearing so little in this weather..." He trails off looking at your unique attire with a bit of red tinting his cheeks.
Ahh, he's so cute!
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The two of you had been walking for a few hours now as was evident with the sun slowly setting in the distance. Tanjiro had wavered away from the trail and was now conversing with a woman who had her child close to her side. You didn't care enough to listen in on their conversation since you knew he was asking for directions for the mountain Urokodaki lived on. Awkwardly standing there, you notice the three of them turn to look at you. The woman swiftly gives a nod of her head and goes into her home. "Bro, Tanjiro, what was that? Why'd you all look at me like I did something wrong?" Thinking that was the end of it, you turn to face the road and take a few steps forward, "Ah, [Y/N], wait! We need to wait for the lady to come back out with your things." Stopping in your tracks after hearing your name and the word "wait", you give Tanjiro yet again another confused look.
Shortly after, the woman comes back out with some fresh clothes. It consisted of a black kimono with delicate pink roses patterned onto it, a sash (you think it's called an obi or something) a couple of shades darker than the roses, a white haori with matching flowers, and a pair of sandals and socks in her arms. Tanjiro gives you a warm smile and nudges you gently, urging you to take the items. The woman once again begins speaking, "Here's your change of clothes. You can get dressed inside. If you need assistance please just call for me and I'll be there right away." Trying to understand what she said, you just nod your head with a grateful smile plastered on your face, "Ah, thank you."
Tanjiro seemed to almost do a double-take, his eyes widening a bit.
He's probably surprised I spoke a bit of Japanese, heh.
The woman leads you inside her home, taking you to what you assumed was her bedroom. Getting dressed you realized you had no idea how to properly put on a kimono resulting in a considerable amount of struggle. Eventually giving up, you open the door a crack and call out for the lady, "Uh, how do you say it again? Uh, Excuse me?"A few seconds later, the woman peeks around the corner and notices the door. She enters the room and chuckles, "Here, let me help."
Once you're finally properly dressed, the lady hands you a small bag with your clothes neatly folded. You thank the woman awkwardly "Oh, uhhh, thank you..." In return, you receive a warm smile, "You're welcome!"
You meet Tanjiro outside and notice him attempting to pay the woman for her kindness. She shakes her head trying to give the money back, but Tanjiro grabs your hand and runs away while waving his free hand in goodbye.
Bro, now I feel bad- Tanjiro really just bought me some clothes cause I was under-dressed here. Well, at least I won't be freezing anymore...
As it gets darker, you begin to wonder how long it will take to reach Urokodaki.
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Once the sun had fully set, Tanjiro let Nezuko out of the basket. She was quick to hold onto her older brother's hand and glance at you before setting off once again.
The three of you spot a temple in the distance and your heart begins to race.
Oh shit, the temple demon.
"Look, a temple!" Tanjiro exclaims, "There's a light on so some people must be inside. Let's go see-" He suddenly cuts himself off and you try to mentally prepare yourself for what's to come. "I smell blood! Someone might be hurt!" Tanjiro begins rushing up towards the temple dragging Nezuko and yourself with him.
Holy fuck, I'm not prepared for this.