Aftermath Of Anos Vs Kokushibo

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(3rd person's POV)

After The Upper Moon 1 Demon had left, Anos started walking away stating his intention to continue his walk. However before he left he heard Gyomei speak.

Gyomei: "Anos Voldigoad. I must ask you this, are you a friend or are you our foe? You fought against Upper Moon 1, stopped us from killing him, gave him immunity to sunlight, and even made him stronger than before. Tell us rather we should believe you are truly doing all that you did out of boredom and because you want us as your disciples or is there more to it?"

Anos paused in his steps as he tilted his head slightly allowing everyone to see his eye glow a slight crimson as he's staring down upon them causing them all to shudder in fear as he spoke.

Anos: "Don't go thinking so highly of yourselves that you believe you have the rights to question my action's. I don't care if your a human or a demon, if you've captured my interest, or I find you amusing I'll use you all for my entertainment."

As Anos continued his walk Gyomei called out to him once more.

Gyomei: "Very well then, but wherever it is you're going, I would like to have one of our members follow you."

Anos waved his hand dismissively as he replied.

Anos: "Do whatever you want, but I'm not stopping for whoever your sending. They'll have to catch up."

Anos had already left their field of vision after finishing his words as the Hashira's all began discussing amongst each other.

Tengen: "I really hate how he managed to instill so much fear and dread into me with just a single glance. It's just so flamboyant that it irritates me to no end!"

The others just sigh at the Sound Pillars words as they began discussing who will follow Anos.

Sanemi: "Let's just throw Tomioka at him. He's almost always silent anyways, so it should be fine."

Giyu surprisingly spoke up against Sanemi.

Giyu: "I refuse. I need to get back to training, especially after witnessing the destructive power of Upper Moon 1."

At Giyu's words, everyone couldn't help but look around them at the deforestation that a single swing from the Upper Moon One's newest technique had caused giving them goosebumps as they remembered the danger of the attack. In the end Kanae spoke.

Kanae: "If it's alright with everyone, I'd like to volunteer myself and Shinobu to follow him."

Everyone became surprised hearing Kanae's words as Sanemi spoke up.

Sanemi: "Oi! Did you hit your head today or something? To willingly follow that bastard must mean you've gone mad. I'd understand if it was your sister as she has already made a deal with that demon."

Saying those words, Sanemi glared at Shinobu who also glared right back as she spoke.

Shinobu: "I may have done something taboo, and while I do feel slightly regretful for having you all involved in this situation, I will never regret making that deal to save my sister!"

Both Sanemi and Shinobu continued glaring at one another before being stopped by Gyomei's hulking figure loomed over them as he spoke

Gyomei: "That is enough! What's done is done, and nothing will change that fact. We've already had this conversation, and Shinobu has already paid the price for what she's done. Get over it both of you."

Gyomei's words silenced them both before Sanemi clicked his tongue and looked away as Gyomei turned to Kanae and Spoke.

Gyomei: "Kochou-San, do you mind explaining your reasoning to volunteer yourself and your sister?"

Kanae: "I want to get to know Voldigoad-San's personality a bit more so I can come to make my decision."

Gyomei: "Is that all?"

Kanae: "Yes!"

Gyomei: ".... Very well then, your both allowed to go. Last I checked the butterfly Manor has already helped all the injured Slayer's recovered, so it shouldn't be a problem to follow Anos. Not to mention that Tamayo and Yushiro are also working there. And as much as I dislike the thought of allowing a demon within our headquarters, Oyakata-Sama has placed his trust upon her and her aid. I will send one of the crows to inform the manors residence of your late return."

Kanae nodded her head and thanked Gyomei before grabbing Shinobu by her hand and rushing to catch up to Anos. However because Shinobu was not prepared she was dragged along unexpectedly. And because of how much weaker she was compared to Kanae, she was helplessly dragged like a ragdoll as she screamed.

Shinobu: "Née-San!"

Once the two had disappeared chasing after Anos, Shinjuro spoke up.

Shinjuro: "Are you sure it was a wise choice to allow them to chase after that demon?"

Gyomei: "It was her choice at the end of the day. And knowing the older Kochou's personality, she's our best bet into getting more insight on Anos."

Shinjuro nodded his head understanding what Gyomei meant. Shinjuro turned his head towards the other Hashira's as he spoke.

Shinjuro: "We have gotten alot of useful information on the Upper Moon 1. Let us return to our headquarters and report this to Oyakata-Sama. As regretful as I am for saying this, Anos Voldigoad has done us a huge favour by allowing us to collect vital information on the Upper Moon 1. And now that we have a good grasp of the strength and abilities of the strongest Upper Moon, we can begin training ourselves in preparation for the day we end up being the one to fight him."

The others agreed before they all vanished from where they stood heading back to their headquarters.

(Meanwhile With Kanae & Shinobu)

After a few minutes of chasing after Anos, they caught up with him as he'd just arrived at the entrance of the village. Anos didn't look surprised seeing Kanae, but he was slightly surprised seeing Shinobu.

Anos: "I had already expected Kanae to be the one to follow me, but I'm rather surprised that Shinobu joined you as well. And of her own free will at that.

Shinobu hearing Anos's words had an irritated expression on her face as she couldn't help but mutter.

Shinobu: "More like dragged against my will."

Kanae laughed lightly as she spoke.

Kanae: "So Voldigoad-San, what exactly are you doing coming to this village?"

Anos: "I'm here to find anyone that captures my interest."

Kanae: "Is that so?"

Anos nodded his head as they entered the village. And as they made their way through the village, some of the male villagers couldn't help but look at Anos with envy as he walked with two beauty's by his side. Kanae could only sweat drop at the envy in the others eye's as for Shinobu on the other hand, she was glaring at them with irritation marring her expression.

And as they continued their exploration of the village, Kanae couldn't help but ask Anos a question.

Kanae: "Ano...Voldigoad-San?"

Anos paused in his steps as he looked at Kanae with a raised eyebrow as he spoke.

Anos: "Yes?"

Kanae: "If your fine with it, do you mind me asking if you have any family? Maybe even a sibling or a lover?"

Anos: "Why the sudden curiosity?"

Kanae: "It's just that you are very strong, so you shouldn't have any problems if you wanted to have a family. But yet in your own words, your only in this world to rid yourself of boredom. Do you not have anyone close to you whom you can be together with?"

Anos: "Nope. I have nothing. No friend's, family, children, lovers, nothing. The only thing I have were mentors who helped me grow even more powerful than what I once was."

Kanae and Shinobu were surprised by Anos's words.

Kanae: 'His life must have been extremely lonely.'

Kanae thought of these words as the rest of the walk was filled with awkward silence. Eventually Anos noticed something as his gaze landed within the infinity fortress where Muzan had just diced Kokushibo to bits, before he started throwing a tantrum destroying everything around him in his blinded rage. And the only thought that went through the minds of the three demons watching were.

Anos/Kokushibo/Nakime: 'Pathetic'

Anos looked at the situation with disdain. To act with such pathetic behavior just because you were killed when you are already immortal was just sad. The two girls who were forced to accompany Anos with his walk noticed his look of disdain as Kanae spoke.

Kanae: "Ano... Voldigoad-San, did something happen? Your face has so much disdain upon it I'm kinda curious what happened to make you have such an expression."

Anos: "It's nothing of importance. Just watching an adult throw a temper tantrum like a child especially with all that power."

Shinobu/Kanae: "Huh?"

{Next Chapter: "Preparation For Tanjuro's Labour"}