On the way up the mountain.

Xianichiro's eyes were withdrawn from the trees on both sides of the mountain road, and he virtually focused his eyes on Tanjiro, who was carrying a few bags of rice in front of him. His thoughts flashed from time to time. When he returned to the days that he rarely remembered and often didn't want to remember.

Back then, their family lived in the Hokui Forest in Ashina, and Shinichiro also brought animal fur to nearby villages and towns like Tanjiro who sold charcoal.

At that time, his younger brothers and sisters had not grown all their teeth and could not help much. His father was worried that he would be robbed by the soldiers when he went out, so he never allowed Xianichiro to act alone.

But in order to give the family some food that children can swallow, Shinichiro often uses the excuse of going out to practice bows and arrows to explore a steeper but more convenient path on the mountain. If he has the opportunity, he will sneak out while his father was hunting and exchange for some grains.

Every early month, he would hide on the branches near the main road and wait quietly. If he was lucky, he would shoot his bow and arrow from a distance through the large pocket on the inner palace grain truck, allowing the rice to flow out of the broken mouth, and look like golden spring water in the sun. When the car left, Xian Ichiro would take off his clothes and pack the spilled grains, and take them home excitedly. Even if he was scolded by his father, it didn't matter. He also developed a shirtless cold-resistant constitution in winter.

In that war-torn era, a bite of rice was too precious and was a completely unimaginable luxury for families like them.

In order to such a superfluous enjoyment, he risked being killed or frozen to death to steal the supply of the inner warriors. In the eyes of Shinichiro's father, this was too reckless.

But no matter what, Shinichiro still enjoyed the expectant look of his younger brothers and sisters when he returned to his harvest - at least today, they would not have to eat the meat they chewed by their parents. A sweet porridge can make them happy for several days.

"Brother, I'll get you a bag."

Nezuko looked at Tanjiro's sweaty look and said in a low voice.

This time, the two went down the mountain, in addition to seeking help from the Demon Slayer Team, the mayor suddenly brought the guests over, and there was no extra food at home, so Tanjiro needed to go down the mountain to buy it. As for Nezuko, she was worried that her brother was too bored when she was waiting for the Demon Slayer Team to arrive, so she followed her together.

And if she didn't follow her, some people in the town would inevitably use their brother's kindness to make him do it in vain. Although his brother didn't care, Nezuko hated those people very much.

"No, I'm fine. My brother is very strong."

Tanjiro smiled at his sister a reliable smile, but he felt more and more obvious gasping but didn't think so.

It was a burden of nearly a dozen kilograms. Climbing up the hill with such heavy things was a bit difficult for Tanjiro, who often worked.

"But I am also very awesome. I used to hit your head and made you cry, didn't it? Even my mother can't do it!"

Nezuko spoke in a shocking way, and she bent her arms to show off her muscles, "So let me share some, brother."

Tanjiro was a little uneasy and laughed at the time. He was worried that his sister's middle finger would be broken by his head, but he didn't expect it to hurt unexpectedly. It was really a matter of something.

"However, don't tell outsiders about this kind of experience!" After that, Tanjiro turned his head and emphasized to Shinichiro and Miss Shinin in a very serious manner: "Nezuko is a very gentle girl! She never beats people for no reason."

Obviously, he was worried that his sister would leave a barbaric impression on outsiders. After all, no matter what era it was, everyone liked girls like Yamato and Satsuko.

What he didn't know was that even the Butterfly Ninja, who was the least powerful among the pillars, had the strength to lift twenty kilograms of objects with one hand.

With Shin Ichiro's current physical fitness, he can easily overturn a train car to the ground and turn it into a ghost. If it turns into a ghost, it can be done with one hand.

"I'll help you."

Shinichiro shook his head and wanted to reach out to get the rice bag on Tanjiro's shoulder, but the latter hurriedly avoided it.

"How can I bother the guests! This is too unreasonable!"

Tanjiro shook his head seriously, "But, thank you for your feelings, brother."

"Haha! Big brother~"

Butterfly couldn't help it and suddenly laughed, making Tanjiro and Nezuko look at each other and confused.

"Sister Nin, why do you laugh? Did your brother say anything funny?"

Nezuko asked with her head tilted.

"Wait, wait..."

Butterfly waved her hand, while brewing the secret method of ninja concentration. It took a while to stop smiling, then glanced at the half-moon-eyed Xianichiro and finally revealed the puzzle.

"Xianichiro... is only ten years old this year."

"What?" x2.

The brother and sister glanced at Xianichiro who was taller than his father.

Do you call this ten years old?

"I'm very surprised."

Butterfly said with a smile, "But when I first met him a few months ago, I was just about the same height as you. I guess it's because Ashiki is very tall."

Before he knew it, Butterfly Nin had accepted the setting of "Ashina everything is big", and Kotaro's height is not much different from Masato Kitto, but he is only 13 years old, but Kyuro may be an alien.

"Then... wouldn't I... call you..."

Tanjiro looked up at Senichiro's speechless half-moon eyes and said hesitantly: "Senichiro..."

"Take it for me."

Without any hesitation, Shinichiro interrupted Tanjiro in time and tapped his fingers gently on the latter's shoulder.

Tanjiro felt his muscles and bones numb, his joints unconsciously buckled inward, and the rice bag hanging on his shoulder quickly slid down.

“Hey—”

When the rice bag was about to fall to the ground and spread, it seemed to fall into the water and disappeared into the dark shadow of Shinichiro.

When I first saw this "supernatural incident", the eyes of the sibling brothers and sisters in the stove gate were wide open.

"Don't talk, hurry up and hurry up, you will naturally give it to you when the rice arrives."

"Oh well……"

"And you, don't keep laughing, or don't go to Hirata Manor again."

"Please give me another five...five seconds, and why your face looks so ugly, it's so rare...hahahaha..."

In this way, it took nearly an hour for the four of them to walk from the town to the mountain. This was the case when Tanjiro was not carrying any weight.

But the demand for charcoal will increase dramatically in winter, and the snow will become deep and thick. In addition, the cold weather, how long will it take for Tanjiro to go?

What a difficult number to estimate.

When he saw the simple wooden house of his home, Tanjiro sniffed and then said strangely: "Hey, when did that uncle who sold fireworks leave? It seems that the mayor's grandfather is no longer there."

"Are you talking about the two people who asked the 'God of Fire'?" asked Butterfly Ninja.

"Well, that uncle wants to invite his father to the Tokyo Fireworks Conference and perform a dance to worship the God of Fire on the day after the Ullambane Festival."

At this point, I don’t know what Tanjiro thought of, and his voice seemed a little depressed.

"It seems that my father should have refused. The air smells of anger, not like what the family members would send, but it should be left by the businessman uncle."

Butterfly Ninja chord Yichiro looked at each other. They had already guessed that this "God of Fire" should be the sword shape of Hina's breath.

If Tanjiro's father really went to Tokyo to perform and accidentally attracted the attention of some ghosts, especially Muzan Kimuzan, then the matter would be really big.

"Tanjiro, are you back?"

A gentle female voice came from the room, and then Aoi Chi walked out of the door with her back on her back.

She wore a headscarf and hung a long white Japanese apron in front of her, describing her as if she looked a little tired, but she still couldn't hide her outstanding appearance.

With her greeting, three more figures emerged from behind her, "Is it my brother back?"

It was Tanjiro's other three younger brothers and sisters: Takeo, Shiro and Hanako, who were also very lively children, which shows that the family atmosphere did not become heavy and depressing because of the poor life.

However, when they saw two strangers, they slightly restrained their excitement when they saw their brother and looked at the two outsiders who were incompatible with the local costumes.

Especially when I saw the long scabbard around Butterfly Nin's waist, Takeo Kazuno's eyes lit up a little.

"That's a samurai sword! You two must be swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Team!"

Judging from his admirational look, the image of the Demon Slayer Team in the hearts of the local people is still very reliable.

"You can't be polite, Takeo."

The kawaii was trying to play Zhuxiong's head, which scared the little devil quickly covered his head and retreated, causing the other children to laugh.

"Sorry, children don't often see outsiders. Please forgive me if there is any offense."

Aoizuki, the sauna gate, said to Shinichiro and Butterfly Nin, "The two should be for the monster in the cellar."

"Uh, this, mom..."

When his mother mentioned the matter in the cellar, Tanjiro's expression was slightly awkward, and he hurriedly told the truth about the matter.

"Oh, I really didn't expect it. So that's how it is. This is really a huge misunderstanding."

Aoi Chiaki, the Saucemen, covered her mouth in surprise, "You have to release that ninja gentleman quickly... I'm so sorry!"

"I should be the one who wants to apologize. If he were sent here during the day, things might not be like this."

Xianichiro said.

"Then... Tanjiro?"

"Mom." Tanjiro came over.

"You take two guests to open the lock of the cellar first, and bring some water to the ninja to quench your thirst."

Kuizhi from the stove door looked into the house as if pointing fingers, "I'll go and ask your dad to get up."

"Hey, can't it..."

Tanjiro felt something was wrong. My father has been sick more and more recently, otherwise he would not have fallen asleep in broad daylight.

However, when he saw his mother's eyes, he did not speak out, but thoughts guided the two of them towards the cellar.
To be continued...