Chapter 59: A Conversation Between Master and Disciple

"We're back~ That's good! It's great that you two made it back!" Sakonji Urokodaki murmured.

With Haru and Tanjiro both returning safely, and the tragedy of Sabito not repeating itself, Sakonji Urokodaki's inner turmoil was finally resolved.

Among all his disciples, apart from Giyu Tomioka, Haru and Tanjiro became the second and third survivors of the selection.

Since almost all of his disciples hadn't made it past the selection, Sakonji Urokodaki had always blamed himself, feeling responsible for their deaths. He had been living with self-blame until now.

Now, the return of Haru and Tanjiro had become the key to unlocking the chains that had bound his heart.

After Tanjiro had vented all his pent-up emotions, Haru and Tanjiro took a bath and changed into clean clothes.

Sakonji Urokodaki then prepared dinner for them, a hot pot filled with Tanjiro's favorite ingredients.

As for Nezuko, she quietly sat in the corner, behaving like a baby a few months old.

During dinner, Sakonji Urokodaki asked Haru and Tanjiro about the events that took place on Mount Fujikasane.

Tanjiro looked at Haru, who nodded, signaling Tanjiro to take the lead. Haru chose to quietly enjoy the food.

Once Tanjiro knew Haru's intention, he recounted everything that had happened on Mount Fujikasane to Sakonji Urokodaki.

Hearing this, Sakonji Urokodaki looked at Haru with a serious expression. After a long silence, he asked, somewhat angrily, "Haru, did you forget everything I told you?"

Sensing Sakonji Urokodaki's anger, Haru paused his actions, then looked directly at his master and replied, "Master, I haven't forgotten anything you told me. It's just that I'm not him, so I'll never die in the selection. Don't forget, I promised you that I would live longer than you. I'm waiting to hold my great-grandchildren someday! When that time comes, I'll bring my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren to visit your grave and pay my respects!"

Listening to Haru's words, Sakonji Urokodaki wanted to scold him but couldn't bring himself to do it. Haru was not only his most talented disciple but also the one who could talk the most.

It was this very ability to speak that made Sakonji Urokodaki find Haru particularly endearing.

Tanjiro, too, couldn't help but laugh at Haru's words. He didn't think as far ahead as Haru did.

But seeing Haru speak that way, Tanjiro, as Sakonji Urokodaki's disciple, also chimed in, "Master, I'll also bring my children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and together with Haru-senpai, we'll visit your grave."

Sakonji Urokodaki couldn't hide the joy in his heart, despite his helplessness, and finally laughed, saying, "You two brats, always talking nonsense!"

"Old man, I ran into a demon on Mount Fujikasane that seemed to know you. This demon seems to have a deep grudge against you. I think the seniors who didn't make it back were probably killed by this demon. It seems like it uses the disaster masks you sent us to recognize people," Haru brought up the matter of the Hand Demon to Sakonji Urokodaki.

"Hmm! That demon is a twisted one, its body was abnormally huge, covered in arms. The Nichirin Blade you gave me broke when I tried to cut its neck," Tanjiro, still somewhat shaken, recounted to Sakonji Urokodaki.

Upon hearing this, Sakonji Urokodaki looked surprised and confused. A deformed demon knew him?