A hint of surprise flashed in Tomioka Giyu's eyes as he glanced at the blade resting on the other side of his neck.
"Your body's flexibility is truly incredible!"
Indeed, just a moment ago, the blade, which Tomioka Giyu thought was impossible to change direction, was adjusted by Kanroji Mitsuri into a spin with an incredibly strange posture.
"No, it's just that Tomioka-san doesn't understand my attack style yet."
"Also, I know Tomioka-san was actually going easy on me just now. You still haven't used your Thirteenth Form, right?"
Tomioka Giyu gently shook his head and explained, "It's just practice. Using the Thirteenth Form would be too boring. Let's continue!"
"Okay!" Kanroji Mitsuri wasn't one to be coy; she immediately swung her blade and attacked!
Tomioka Giyu leaned forward. He was going to get serious, otherwise, if he lost again, it would be awkward.
"Water Breathing, Third Form: Flowing Dance!"
His flowing figure, like water, rapidly approached Kanroji Mitsuri while deflecting her blade!
At this moment, Kanroji Mitsuri did not retreat but advanced, her lithe figure leaping forward.
"Love Breathing, Third Form: Love Cat Shower!"
Bang bang bang bang ————————
Within a few breaths, the two exchanged several blows. Gradually, Tomioka Giyu moved faster and faster, and his attack angles became more precise.
He had completely adapted to this nichirin blade.
With a "bang," another heavy strike sent Kanroji Mitsuri flying into mid-air!
But despite this, Tomioka Giyu couldn't help but marvel at Kanroji Mitsuri's immense strength; she truly lived up to having muscle density eight times that of an ordinary person.
If it was purely about strength, few in the Demon Slayer Corps could match Kanroji Mitsuri.
"Watch out, Tomioka-san!"
In mid-air, Kanroji Mitsuri showed no panic. Her incredibly flexible body allowed her to use a Move even while airborne!
"Love Breathing, Fifth Form: Wavering Love, Wild Claws!"
Tomioka Giyu chose not to use a defensive Form but charged directly into Kanroji Mitsuri's attack.
Now with this nichirin blade, all the offensive Moves he hadn't dared to use before could be unleashed!
"Water Breathing, Ninth Form: Water Surface Slash!"
Facing Kanroji Mitsuri's vortex of blades, Tomioka Giyu moved through it at high speed, deflecting the blades that came at him!
The moment he neared Kanroji Mitsuri, a Water Dragon surged from his nichirin blade!
"Water Breathing, Tenth Form: Constant Flux!"
Kanroji Mitsuri reacted quickly, once again dancing her figure and pulling her nichirin blade back.
"Love Breathing, Sixth Form: Cat's Paw Love Wind!"
Meow ——————
After exchanging a blow, both landed.
Tomioka Giyu gripped the hilt of his nichirin blade and murmured, "So this is what it feels like for an attack itself to be severed. It's truly an unpleasant experience."
On the other side, after landing, Kanroji Mitsuri swung her nichirin blade again, heading straight for Tomioka Giyu.
"Love Breathing, Fourth Form: Vigilance in Love!"
Hiss ————————
Tomioka Giyu took a deep breath, gripping his nichirin blade with both hands behind him. He wasn't in a hurry to strike; he intended to decide the outcome in an instant!
When the tip of the nichirin blade reached about half a meter in front of him, Tomioka Giyu suddenly burst forward!
Clang ——————
First, he deflected the tip of the nichirin blade, followed by the entire blade. In an instant, Tomioka Giyu struck several times!
He completely disrupted Kanroji Mitsuri's attack trajectory and prevented her from controlling her nichirin blade immediately.
Although Kanroji Mitsuri tried to retreat immediately, it was too late.
Tomioka Giyu's nichirin blade had already stopped in front of her!
"I concede, Young Miss Kanroji." After speaking, Tomioka Giyu returned his nichirin blade to its sheath.
"Thank you for helping me adapt to my new nichirin blade…"
Before he could finish, Kanroji Mitsuri said a little shyly, "No, no, I also got some great training (≧ｗ≦)"
"Then I'll be going, Tomioka-san. I have an urgent mission I need to handle."
"Hmm, bye-bye~"
Watching Kanroji Mitsuri leave, Tomioka Giyu turned and walked towards Mori Tekko's residence.
He also had to leave the Swordsmith Village. Before leaving, he would say goodbye to Mori Tekko.
Arriving at the door of the house, he immediately saw Mori Tekko snoring loudly inside, accompanied by a strong smell of alcohol.
Tomioka Giyu smiled helplessly. After spending these days together, he had realized that Mori Tekko loved to drink to pass the time whenever he had nothing else to do.
"See you again. If anything unexpected happens in the Swordsmith Village in the future, I will rush over immediately."
Tomioka Giyu secretly promised, and then had the "Kakushi" take him away from the Swordsmith Village.
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A few days later, in a secluded mountain forest, a demon knelt on the ground, desperately begging Tomioka Giyu to spare it.
"I'm sorry, I won't eat humans again, please let me go, let me go!!"
Suddenly, the demon lunged, pouncing straight at Tomioka Giyu.
But unfortunately, both its movements and its true nature were seen through by Tomioka Giyu.
"Water Breathing, Fourth Form: Striking Tide!"
After swiftly dispatching the demon, Tomioka Giyu was about to return when the sound of a Kasugai Crow stopped him.
Caw ah ———— Caw ah ————
"Tomioka Giyu! Tomioka Giyu!"
"Please proceed to headquarters! Master Ubuyashiki Kagaya summons you! Please proceed to headquarters! Master Ubuyashiki Kagaya summons you!"
Tomioka Giyu was startled. He thought about it; it seemed there hadn't been anything for him to do recently.
"Hmm? This timing seems to be…"
"Ah, I remember now!" Tomioka Giyu clapped his hands; he finally recalled what time it was.
Because there had been too many chaotic things happening recently, he had overlooked the current timeline.
That's right, the Flower District arc was coming!
"Heh heh, Gyutaro, I've kept that kick in mind!"
Near afternoon, Tomioka Giyu finally arrived at Master Ubuyashiki Kagaya's courtyard.
Ubuyashiki Kagaya was kneeling on the tatami, looking as if he had been waiting for a long time.
Seeing this, Tomioka Giyu quickly stepped forward two paces, knelt on one knee, and said apologetically,
"I apologize for making Master Ubuyashiki Kagaya wait. Is there a mission you need me for?"
Ubuyashiki Kagaya smiled faintly and said softly,
"Please get up, Giyu. There is something. Uzui Tengen has investigated another Flower District, where an unusual demon may have appeared."
"Based on speculation, I believe it's Gyutaro and Daki, the ones you encountered that time."
"I'm troubling you, Giyu. Please go to the Flower District with Uzui Tengen."
"You have experience dealing with those two demons, so it's most suitable for you to go."
Tomioka Giyu bowed his head slightly, "Understood, Master Ubuyashiki Kagaya!"
Immediately after, Ubuyashiki Kagaya reminded him,
"Uzui Tengen is probably at the Butterfly Mansion right now. If you go now, you can leave with him."
When Tomioka Giyu arrived at the Butterfly Mansion, he saw Uzui Tengen, The three little ones, Aoi, and Kanao from afar.
Entangled in a fight?!
Tomioka Giyu froze on the spot. What was going on now?
Just then, Tanjiro, carrying Nezuko on his back, also returned from a mission and, seeing this scene, shouted urgently,
"What are you doing to the little girl? Let go!!"