(Demon Slayer) – CHAPTER 46: I Will Win

"I lost..."

Akaza, or rather Hakuji, looked at Yuri gratefully and showed a free smile.

He was lying on the ground, his body slowly turning into ashes.

His last fight, despite not having the proportions it normally would have, had a much greater impact on him.

"Thanks for the last fight Yuri."

"I hope you keep your promise, don't let my master's martial arts die..."

After saying this, he looked up at the sky with a smile.

"Ko... Yuki..." He muttered as his body disappeared into ash.

"Hakuji..."

At some point he felt heat on his cheeks, Hakuji opened his eyes and saw Koyuki sitting tenderly in front of him.

He looked at his hands and saw that they had returned to their human appearance.

"Hakuji, that's enough."

It was only then that he realized that Koyuki had always been with him.

He looked at his beloved and shed tears uncontrollably.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Koyuki. I couldn't be by your side at that moment, I'm sorry, I'm sorry... I-I couldn't keep our promise, please forgive me..."

Hakuji hugged Koyuki's waist and cried bitterly.

"You finally remembered... It's great that you can go back to the way you were before."

The young girl in the pink kimono gently smoothed her fiancé's hair, waiting for the over a hundred-year-old tears to fall. Even if she died and turned into a soul, she would always be by his side, waiting for the day when he would remember his past.

"Welcome back, Hakuji. I will be with you no matter what happens, no matter the place, we will be together forever."

She took Hakuji's hand and led him to hell with a loving smile on her face.

Seeing that he had managed to bring 'redemption' to Akaza, Yuri smiled happily.

"Don't worry, I always keep my promises." Yuri spoke as he clasped his hands together and murmured, "Rest in peace."

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Kyoto

The books that were being read were instantly shattered, and the long solid black table was torn into pieces.

Two of the Twelve Kizuki died at the hands of a single human. The appearance of such a strong human had made Muzan shocked, but most of all, furious.

He then roared in anger in the minds of all Twelve Kizuki.

"Return!"

"I want all Twelve Kizuki in Infinity Castle immediately!!!"

His red eyes were glowing with fury.

Demon Slayer Corps.

In the first minutes of the rising sun, Yuri arrived at the Butterfly Mansion.

But before entering the mansion, he went to meet Kagaya.

Now in the courtyard of the Ubuyashiki family mansion, Kagaya slowly sat down on the tatami while smiling calmly. After his daughters finished preparing tea and serving it to both of them, he looked at Yuri.

"Winters-kun, what is your visit about at this time of day?" He asked with a smile as he savored the taste of the tea.

"Ubuyashiki-sama, I'm sure you already know about me eliminating Upper Moon 2."

Yuri spoke as he picked up the cup of tea that was served to him and took a sip.

"Yes, I found out from Kanae." He spoke.

"When we were returning from Kyoto, we were attacked by Akaza, the Upper Moon 3, and after we fought, I managed to eliminate him too."

Yuri took another sip of tea and spoke.

"Ubuyashiki-sama, I'm sure if I kill more of the Twelve Kizuki, Muzan will find a way to hide again."

"But now with my current strength, I can already defeat Muzan."

"————————"

When Yuri finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire room suddenly became quiet.

Everyone in the courtyard, whether Kagaya's children, Kagaya himself, or his wife, looked at Yuri.

"Winters-kun, do you intend to attack Muzan now?"

At this moment, Kagaya's voice couldn't help but tremble a little.

"Yes, I have already mastered my breathing style. All we need now is to know Muzan's location."

Yuri put down the cup of tea and said:

"I know you might be worried Ubuyashiki-sama, but I can say that I can definitely defeat Muzan at this point."

"We will finally be able to free your family from this curse that has lasted for millennia."

"After we kill Muzan, the Ubuyashiki family will be freed from the curse. Your children, your grandchildren and your grandchildren's grandchildren will be able to live a normal life from now on."

Yuri's words made Kagaya smile as he imagined the future he so desired, which could finally come true.

He knows he won't live long, but if Yuri kills Muzan, he will be able to die in peace knowing that his descendants won't have to suffer such a fate.

"I see."

At this moment, Kagaya's eyes were determined.

"The Demon Slayer Corps will carry out all your orders."

"Good."

"Now, first of all we need to find Muzan."

"From what I heard he's hiding somewhere in Kyoto."

"He has three identities..."

Yuri spent a few minutes talking about Muzan's three identities that he remembered from the original.

Kagaya didn't ask where this information came from, but agreed with Yuri.

"I will send someone to make preparations and investigate right away. Before the final battle begins, please rest."

"The fate of the Demon Slayer Corps and the Ubuyashiki family depends on you."

After saying that, Kagaya, his wife and daughters bowed.

"Don't worry, I'll win the fight."

Yuri bowed slightly and left the Ubuyashiki mansion.

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After teasing the beautiful girls while returning to the Butterfly Mansion, the news of Yuri's return spread like wildfire.

When he returned to his room and was about to rest, Shinobu rushed in.

"Shinobu? What's the matter?"

"I... I..."

Shinobu who was originally in a hurry was dumbfounded when she looked at Yuri.

"Nothing, just… I just heard that you defeated two of the Twelve Kizuki and saved my sister. I really don't know what else would have been left other than hatred for demons if something had happened to her."

Having said that, Shinobu who was still a little confused gradually calmed down and bowed deeply.

"Thank you, Winters-kun! Thank you for saving my sister!"

Looking at Shinobu's sincere look, Yuri didn't even need to think about it to know that her favorability must have increased a lot after such an incident.

Originally, Yuri thought that her favor towards him would have disappeared after the incident involving Mitsuri.

Yuri remembered her shy and fleeing expression after meeting him several times, and he suddenly had an idea.

"Just a verbal apology won't be enough, Shinobu. I saved your sister, I should get something better in return, right?"

When Yuri said this, he walked towards Shinobu, forcing the girl to take a few steps back.

"I know, it doesn't matter what you want, as long as it's something I can do."

Shinobu raised her head and looked at Yuri and assured him seriously.

"Are you sure? Shinobu?"

Yuri took a few steps forward again, and Shinobu reluctantly retreated unconsciously.

When she saw Yuri's brazen attitude, she immediately understood what the 'reward' he meant.

Especially after seeing what he and Mitsuri did in the bedroom, some scenes suddenly appeared in Shinobu's mind.

Yuri took a step forward, Shinobu tried to step back again, but found that there was already a wall behind her. The girl who had no way to retreat lowered her head.

It must be said that although Shinobu is not as developed as Kanae, she is now only seventeen years old. No wonder the original appearance is good even with the conservative Demon Slayer corps attire. You can see that her body is quite developed.

"I… I…" At this moment, even her earlobes turned red, as cute as ruby.

"Then I won't be polite, Shinobu~~~"

Yuri pushed Shinobu against the wall of the room, placed his fingers on her chin and turned her face to look at him, he then kissed Shinobu's lips.

Shinobu's body seemed to melt as she kissed Yuri, her body subconsciously leaning into Yuri's.

Finally coming to her senses, Shinobu opened her eyes and looked at Yuri with her wet purple eyes and pushed him away in shame and anger.

"Winters-kun~~!"

"Ahaha... Sorry, I couldn't help it."

Yuri was aware of the girl's complicated mentality and continued without hesitation.

"Actually, I really liked you from the first time I saw you."

Yuri held the shy Shinobu tightly in his arms and said softly:

"I like you so much, I want to marry you and live together forever."

"I like you and I wanted to tell you, even if it's too much..."

Yuri held the girl's face and said with great tenderness:

"I promised the head of the Ubuyashiki family that I would face and defeat Muzan in the next few days, to end this sadness that has lasted for many years."

"I'm afraid that if I fail and don't tell Shinobu my feelings, I will definitely regret it."

Yuri's onslaught of loving words instantly broke through all of Shinobu's defenses.

She was originally embarrassed and angry but leaned into Yuri's muscular body.

In the atmosphere of fear of loss and the young man's tender words, Shinobu transformed all her emotions into the feelings of a girl who has fallen in love.

Suddenly, she took the initiative and kissed Yuri's lips.

As the kiss became more and more passionate, the teasing Shinobu bit Yuri's lips hard.

"Hiss-----!"

Yuri tasted blood in his mouth and had some doubts about life.

Why did Shinobu suddenly bite him?

Yuri was confused.

"Yuri, you have to promise me that you won't let anything happen to you!"

Yuri looked at the girl in shock for a moment, then picked her up and threw her on the bed.

"Yes, I promise!"

(End of chapter)

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