196 'Type A

In the depths of the forest, there was a clearing.

At dawn, this once-deserted spot welcomed uninvited guests who had caused a commotion just the day before.

"Click, click..."

Controlled by Kotetsu, Model Yoriichi Zero slowly entered the clearing and stood still, like a samurai awaiting his lord's command.

Tanjirou and Kotetsu had arrived early, waiting for Reiger's arrival.

"Hasn't he arrived yet?"

Kotetsu looked eagerly towards the other end of the forest path, as if anticipating Reiger's appearance.

"It probably won't be that quick, right?" Tanjirou, his sword ready for battle, saw Kotetsu's impatience and hurriedly said, "The morning is when my elder brother and the pillars have their combat training. Perhaps elder brother will come after the training ends, which means in the afternoon."

"The afternoon?" Kotetsu couldn't hide his disappointment. "That long?"