Demon Slayer : Breath of The Forest

"A butterfly-patterned haori? No problem at all, sir! You've come at just the right time. Our tailor shop has no shortage of various styles of clothing. Not just butterfly-patterned haori, we can even custom-make butterfly-patterned socks for you within two hours!"

Inside a tailor shop in Tokyo Asakusa market, Shinichi stood dumbfounded as the shop owner boasted with exaggerated claims.

His purpose for coming to the market was quite simple.

Having finally found time to visit the so-called big city, he wanted to bring back some gifts for his few friends.

For Shinichi, money was just a number—he had no particular interest in it.

Plus, with the silver mirror at his waist providing ample storage space, he went on a shopping spree without hesitation.

All sorts of Tokyo specialties, souvenirs and delicacies were bought in bulk and stuffed into his waist pouch.

As he passed by a tailor shop specializing in custom-made clothing, including Western suits and traditional garments, Shinichi suddenly thought of Shinobu.

Unlike her elder sister Kanae beautiful butterfly-patterned haori, Shinobu usually wore simple white short coats.

Though practical, Shinichi always felt the sisters' outfits didn't quite match when standing together.

With such a cute face, it'd be a shame for Shinobu not to have a pretty haori to go with it.

So Shinichi decisively entered the shop.

However, what started as a simple purchase of a butterfly-patterned haori turned into a haul of miscellaneous items under the shop owner's dazzling sales pitch—even a well-fitted Western suit was talked into the deal.

When Shinichi stepped out of the shop with an armful of clothes, it finally dawned on him.

"Wait, wasn't I just buying one haori?"

But the shop owner had already shut the door tightly, happily counting his earnings.

Since the purchases were already made, Shinichi couldn't be bothered to fuss over it.

It wasn't like he was short on money anyway.

Finding a quiet corner, he stored the pile of clothes into his silver mirror, taking out only the haori intended for Shinobu to inspect it.

"Not bad, not bad. Quite lovely." It resembled Kanae haori in style but had additional greenish patterns along the edges.

When the breeze fluttered through it, it didn't just look like a butterfly—it seemed like one dancing among green leaves.

This was a little selfish wish of Shinichi.

Overall, he was very satisfied with this haori.

Carefully storing the haori away, he wandered around the market a bit more.

After buying two pairs of sturdy deerskin boots, Shinichi felt his Tokyo trip should come to an end—it was time to return to his duties.

With the Hashira forces currently stretched thin, as The Forest Hashira, he couldn't afford to waste too much time.

"But I wonder how Kumeno and Sanemi mission is going?" Shinichi thought of Kumeno and Sanemi, who had come to Tokyo on a mission along the same route as him.

As if summoned by his thoughts, just as Shinichi was wondering about Kumeno and Sanemi, he looked up to see his Kasugai Crow, flapping its wings as it hurried toward him.

Raising his arm, Eizo deftly landed on Shinichi shoulder.

Shinichi tapped Eizo head lightly and took out a handful of corn kernels from his silver mirror as a reward.

"Any unusual occurrences nearby?"

Eizo swallowed a mouthful of corn, flapped its wings, and loudly replied.

"No abnormalities detected, caw!"

When Shinichi arrived in Tokyo, he had Eizo observe the situation within the city. If any Demon incidents occurred, Eizo could notify him immediately.

This area of Tokyo fell under the jurisdiction of the Flame Hashira, Shinjuro Rengoku.

However, considering Shinjuro current condition, Shinichi felt it was appropriate to keep an eye on the area for the Flame Hashira.

After confirming that there were no unusual occurrences, Shinichi patted Eizo small head and thanked him.

After pondering for a moment, Shinichi asked "Which direction Kumeno Masachika and Shinazugawa Sanemi, heading for their mission?"

Eizolooked up, still chewing on corn.

After spinning his head around a couple of times, he stopped in one direction and mumbled.

"Southeast! The two Demon slayers are on a mission in the southeastern Kumagaya district!"

"Is that so? Then Eizo, please lead me in that direction" Shinichi said, raising his arm.

Eizo immediately took to the skies, guiding Shinichi toward Kumeno and Sanemi's location.

Since they were already in Tokyo, Shinichi thought it would be a good opportunity to take a look.

After all, it was a mission that required two Kinoe, so there might be some special circumstances or a particularly strong Demon to encounter.

Meanwhile, just as Shinichi had mentioned, Kumeno and Sanemi were facing a very powerful Demon.

When Kumeno helped Sanemi up and saw the purple kimono-clad female Demon hiding her blood-red eyes beneath her black hair, both of them froze.

They clearly saw the words "Lower One" etched in her blood-red gaze.

"Lower One?" Sanemi gritted his teeth, realizing this was the Lower One.

This was the strength of the Twelve Kizuki?

Indeed, it was on a different level compared to the Demons they usually encountered.

However, neither Sanemi nor Kumeno felt panic or fear upon encountering Lower One.

They simply held their Nichirin Blades firmly.

When Ubume once again tried to tempt them by mentioning maternal love, both Sanemi and Kumeno became furious.

Among them, Kumeno expression was particularly enraged as he shouted at Ubume.

"Yae! You killed your own child! What right do you have to speak of maternal love? Sanemi mother loved him and you, as a Demon, understand nothing!"

Swish!

Kumeno words made Ubume expression darken and her false smile vanished.

Her blood-red eyes coldly stared at the two, especially upon hearing the name of the human she had deliberately forgotten for many years.

"Yae? Heh heh heh, it seems that child told you quite a bit. However, that name holds no meaning for me anymore. I am now known as Ubume! A name bestowed upon me by that great one! Lower One - Ubume!" Ubume suddenly exclaimed with fervor.

The image of Muzan appeared in her mind.

"I just wanted to attain happiness, only that great one understands me."

Kumeno tightened his grip on the Nichirin Blade and disdainfully said.

"The happiness of tormenting your daughter? You truly deserve to go to hell! Sanemi!"

With a loud shout, at almost the same moment, Kumeno and Sanemi launched their attacks simultaneously.

Their unspoken understanding was evident and the violent winds of the Breath of the Wind roared through the small room, enveloping Ubume in a green hurricane in an instant.

"Poor child..."

In response to the two's attacks, only the disgusting, hypocritically soft murmurs of Ubume could be heard.

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BOOM!!

Shinichi, who was walking on the road, suddenly halted his steps.

Immediately after, his left eye reflexively lit up with a green glow.

Forest Breathing · Eighth Form · Whispering Forest Eye.

Through the Whispering Forest Eye, a terrifying surge of life force and violent energy suddenly erupted in the distance.

This sensation— "Dorayaki!?"

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