"Yoizumi-nii has been so busy lately."
Tanjirou, who had just finished training, noticed that Yoizumi-nii had been disappearing for a while every noon and evening for several days.
But when Tanjirou asked, all he got was Yoizumi-nii's reply that he was fine.
"Brother, a towel.", Nezuko handed Tanjirou a towel to wipe his sweat.
"Thank you, Nezuko."
Smiling, he took the towel from his sister, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and Tanjirou sighed softly.
Although he didn't know what had happened.
He wished he could help Yoizumi-nii.
"Eh~ Nezuko-chan, do I get one too?" Zenitsu approached hesitantly and said.
"Yes, Inosuke-san also has one."
Nezuko handed clean white towels to both of them.
Zenitsu chuckled, Inosuke must have been an afterthought!
Nezuko-chan definitely brought the towel for him!
Inosuke gave Zenitsu a puzzled look, casually draped the towel over his shoulder, and walked away.
He was hungry... "This is the new base of operations.", Kagaya Ubuyashiki got out of the car and introduced to Yoizumi.
Walking beside Kagaya, Yoizumi nodded. These past few days, he would discuss matters concerning that Different Space with Ubuyashiki during the day, and at night, he would investigate which direction the Upper Moon Four's Blood Demon Art had permeated.
The speed was even faster than he had expected... "Is Yoizumi worried?" Kagaya asked, noticing Yoizumi's thoughts.
Yoizumi lowered his eyelashes, his sapphire eyes fixed on the nichirin blade at his side. He gripped the hilt tightly before looking at Ubuyashiki.
"I was just wondering... can the fires of hell burn away the sins committed by Kibutsuji Muzan?"
Kagaya Ubuyashiki gently patted Yoizumi's shoulder, his right palm receiving the warmth of the sun reflecting from outside. The warm sunlight filled his hand, and Kagaya Ubuyashiki's gentle voice was filled with conviction.
"As Yoizumi said, we will achieve a great victory."
"As for Kibutsuji Muzan's sins, I believe Yama will give him the most just judgment."
Yoizumi hummed softly. Recalling that snowy night, Kibutsuji Muzan's cold red eyes, his sapphire eyes instantly turned icy.
Kibutsuji Muzan... "The antidote against Muzan has been completed by Shinobu and Lady Tamayo."
"Shinobu has probably returned to the Butterfly Mansion, and Lady Tamayo has also found a place to settle down."
Sitting at his desk, Kagaya took the letter and pen handed to him by Amane, lowered his head, and began writing. Soon, Kagaya handed the letter to Yoizumi to read.
"I will publicly announce that I am ill and need you, Yoizumi, by my side for care."
"The other children might be worried, but if Yoizumi is there, I believe they will feel more at ease."
Yoizumi scanned the content and nodded.
"Kibutsuji Muzan will find the headquarters in a few days. Thank you for your hard work, Yoizumi."
"Understood."
..."Ah! Lady Shinobu! You're back!" Kanzaki Aoi, who was sweeping fallen leaves at the entrance of the Butterfly Mansion, saw Shinobu from afar and exclaimed in surprise.
"Aoi-chan~ Long time no see."
Shinobu stood in front of the long-unseen Butterfly Mansion. It was exactly the same as when she left, without any changes.
Aoi-chan and Kiyo have been taking good care of the Butterfly Mansion... A faint smile appeared on her face as she looked at Kanzaki Aoi.
"I'm very happy to see the Butterfly Mansion is the same as when I left."
"Aoi-chan did a very good job."
Hearing the praise, Kanzaki Aoi tightened her grip on the broom, lowering her head a little shyly.
"This is what I should do, Lady Shinobu."
The next second after Kanzaki Aoi's words fell, accompanied by a loud bang, the fence beside them was suddenly broken through, and Inosuke's clear voice rang out.
"Boar Rush!"
Shinobu's smile froze on her face, Kanzaki Aoi's expression stiffened. The falling fence raised clouds of dust, and Inosuke, without his boar head, stood in the middle of the smoke with his arms crossed.
"Hmph hmph! Now Douzi's flick won't work on my head! I've mastered it!"
"Greedy Tanjirou, just you wait for me!"
Inosuke, immersed in his own world, suddenly noticed the two people beside him as if waking from a dream. He didn't realize he had done anything wrong and casually raised his hand to greet them.
"Isn't that Shinobu? You're back."
Kanzaki Aoi cautiously glanced at Lady Shinobu's expression, swallowed, and could only wish Inosuke good luck.
A very gentle smile appeared on her face, and Shinobu's pleasant voice softly called out to Inosuke.
"Hmm?"
Seeing Shinobu beckon to him, Inosuke walked to her side, puzzled. For some reason, he felt a little... chilly on his back?
Inosuke's keen senses vaguely detected something was wrong.
"Inosuke.", Shinobu's smiling face was right in front of him, and Inosuke suddenly felt a little nervous.
A band-aid was placed on his face, which had been scratched by a piece of wood. Shinobu looked at him, raised her finger, and softly warned him.
"Inosuke, you can't just break things in the Butterfly Mansion, you see, you even got hurt."
Inosuke blinked blankly, that floating feeling appeared once again.
"I..."
"Hmm?"
"...Yes..."
Seeing Inosuke's obedient demeanor, Kanzaki Aoi's admiring gaze fell on Shinobu.
As expected of Lady Shinobu! So amazing!
"Caw! Caw!"
The Kasugai Crow's cry attracted everyone's attention. Shinobu took the letter from the Kasugai Crow, opened it, and frowned.
The Master is seriously ill!
He was perfectly fine just a few days ago, how did his illness suddenly worsen?
And he didn't allow them to visit, according to the Master's wishes.
He didn't want them to see his unsightly state.
Shinobu pressed her lips together, a wave of worry in her heart.
When she saw that Yoizumi would stay by the Master's side to care for him, her frown not only didn't ease but deepened even further.
She hoped the Master would recover, but she also didn't want Yoizumi to push himself... Shinobu had never forgotten Yoizumi's pained expression last time.
Yoizumi... The Master... Putting away the letter, Shinobu took a deep breath. This was the Master's command, and she had to obey.
Forcibly suppressing the sudden unease that appeared deep within her, Shinobu led Kanzaki Aoi and Inosuke into the Butterfly Mansion.
"Miss Shinobu! Hello!" Nezuko, seeing Shinobu, immediately showed a sweet smile.
Seeing Nezuko, who had returned to human form, Shinobu's face showed relief.
"Nezuko, it's so good to see you like this."
"Miss Shinobu, you're back."
Tanjirou also greeted her with a smile.
After responding to each of them, Shinobu revealed the matter of Yoizumi caring for the Master.
"Is that so..." Tanjirou said softly.
"I hope the Master recovers quickly."
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