Lan Mingang and Mitsuri followed the Kasugai Crow, flying into the courtyard where Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, resided.
Upon receiving the news that Lan Mingang had arrived at the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, Kagaya Ubuyashiki came to the long corridor to await Lan Mingang's appearance.
The result was seeing the two of them flying in the sky.
"Hmm?"
"Nani!?"
"This is truly an eye-opener."
"Someone can actually fly in the sky."
After his initial shock, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was filled with joy.
He had made the right gamble; with such a celestial being's help, the eradication of Muzan Kibutsuji was within reach!
"Mr. Lan, Miss Kanroji, welcome!" Kagaya Ubuyashiki nodded.
Lan Mingang waved his hand and said:
"There's no need to be so formal. I think the scenery at Butterfly Estate is quite good. Go arrange it; Mitsuri and I will stay at Butterfly Estate."
Hearing that Lan Mingang wanted to reside at Butterfly Estate, Kagaya Ubuyashiki felt a bit troubled.
That was the Insect Pillar's residence.
Moreover, it was also the medical logistics department for the entire Demon Slayer Corps. Without some proper reason, he couldn't easily ask the people of Butterfly Estate to move out.
As Kagaya Ubuyashiki was pondering how to explain, Lan Mingang spoke again:
"Oh, there's no need to make the people of Butterfly Estate move out. It's quite nice to have it lively."
Hearing this, Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled and said:
"Then I will listen to Master Lan."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked at a Kasugai Crow nearby, and the Kasugai Crow, understanding, flew out of the courtyard.
Soon after, a masked Hidden arrived in the courtyard.
"Master Lan, I will take you to Butterfly Estate."
After Lan Mingang and Mitsuri followed the Hidden and left, Kagaya Ubuyashiki was deep in thought.
Requesting to reside at Butterfly Estate, and not even needing it cleared...
By the way, Butterfly Estate seems to be all women, right?
Recalling various pieces of information about Lan Mingang, he appeared on the battlefield where Pylos was dueling and immediately took control of Mitsuri Kanroji.
And he also seemed to be connected to Tamayo.
If Lan Mingang was an old pervert, then everything seemed to make a lot more sense.
But was Lan Mingang truly as he imagined?
Kagaya Ubuyashiki looked up at the distant sky and murmured:
"The Pillar Meeting is in two days. I wonder how my lovely swordsmen are doing..."
...
Meanwhile, Lan Mingang, who was following the Hidden to Butterfly Estate, saw Kanzaki Aoi, Kanao Tsuyuri, and the three little girls waiting to greet them from afar in the courtyard.
The three little girls chattered incessantly upon seeing Lan Mingang and Mitsuri:
"Hey, hey, hey, are those two the guests who are going to stay at Butterfly Estate?"
"Looks like it. That big brother is so handsome."
"That big sister's hair color is also very beautiful."
Kanzaki Aoi and Kanao Tsuyuri also saw Lan Mingang and Mitsuri.
Kanao simply stood calmly in place, watching the two, with only a faint smile on her face. Nothing could be discerned, and she said nothing, not knowing what she was thinking.
Kanzaki Aoi, on the other hand, was wondering why guests would come to reside at Butterfly Estate, and at the same time, she was full of motivation.
Because, judging by the Kasugai Crow's tone, this guest's status seemed to be on par with a Pillar.
Since that was the case, she must give her all to serve these two guests well!
After Lan Mingang and Mitsuri arrived in front of the women of Butterfly Estate, the Hidden respectfully nodded to Kanzaki Aoi and Lan Mingang, then ran off into the distance.
His task was complete; everything else was Butterfly Estate's business.
It had nothing to do with him.
After the Hidden left, Kanzaki Aoi quickly said:
"Welcome, Master Lan and Miss Kanroji, to Butterfly Estate! My name is Kanzaki Aoi."
The three little girls also shouted loudly:
"Welcome, Master Lan and Miss Kanroji, to Butterfly Estate!"
"My name is Terauchi Kiyo (Nakahara Sumi) (Takada Naho)!"
Kanao looked at Lan Mingang and Mitsuri, blinking her eyes as a sign of respect.
To prevent Lan Mingang from misunderstanding Kanao, Kanzaki Aoi quickly explained:
"Master Lan, she is Kanao Tsuyuri, the younger sister of Insect Pillar Kochou Shinobu."
"Since she is not very good at expressing herself, please forgive her, Master Lan."
Lan Mingang smiled slightly, indicating understanding: "It's alright, I can understand."
"By the way, there's no need to be so formal. I'm not much older than you all; just call me by my name, or call me Ming Ang Ge."
Mitsuri also said from the side:
"You can call me Sister Mitsuri too~"
Upon hearing this, the three little girls said in unison: "Hello, Ming Ang Ge, Sister Mitsuri~"
Looking at the cute appearance of the three little girls, Lan Mingang showed an aunt-like smile.
"What three cute little ones."
Seeing that Ming Ang Ge praised them, the three little girls all smiled happily.
Kanzaki Aoi relaxed considerably upon seeing that Lan Mingang was not as serious and solemn as the other Pillars.
"Ming Ang Ge, Sister Mitsuri, please come in!"
Kanzaki Aoi led the two into the large courtyard.
The courtyard of Butterfly Estate was planted with many flowers, and colorful butterflies danced among the flowerbeds.
In the open space in front of the medical building, there were clothes racks, on which were freshly washed and drying bed sheets and quilts by Kanzaki Aoi.
Although Kanzaki Aoi was a demon slayer who had passed the Demon Slayer Corps' Final Selection, due to her timidity and fear of death, she was unable to fight demons. Therefore, Kanzaki Aoi was arranged by Kochou Shinobu to work at Butterfly Estate.
Here, Kanzaki Aoi fully utilized her talents, basically taking charge of all matters, big and small, at Butterfly Estate, keeping it well-organized.
It could be said that when Kochou Shinobu was not around, Kanzaki Aoi was the second master of Butterfly Estate.
Arriving in front of a relatively spacious detached two-story villa, Kanzaki Aoi said:
"Ming Ang Ge, Sister Mitsuri, this is your villa."
"It has already been cleaned, and the furniture is complete. You can move in at any time."
Then Kanzaki Aoi pointed to the villa next to this one and said:
"To your left is the villa of Insect Pillar Sister Shinobu, and further to the left is the villa for me and Xiaoqing and them."
"Mm." Lan Mingang nodded slightly and asked:
"Where is Insect Pillar Kochou Shinobu?"
Lan Mingang sensed for a moment and found that besides the person next to him, there was no one else in Butterfly Estate.
Kochou Shinobu was not at Butterfly Estate.
"Insect Pillar-sama went out to buy medicine; she should be back soon..."
As she spoke, a figure quietly appeared at the main entrance of Butterfly Estate.
Lan Mingang turned his head and saw Kochou Shinobu carrying a bamboo basket.
Kanzaki Aoi, who still didn't know Kochou Shinobu had returned, was wondering why Lan Mingang suddenly turned to look at the main entrance, when she heard Kochou Shinobu speak:
"Oh, you were actually able to spot me immediately. That's truly impressive."
Before Kanzaki Aoi could look at Kochou Shinobu, Kochou Shinobu appeared in front of Lan Mingang.
As Kanzaki Aoi was about to say something, Kochou Shinobu handed the bamboo basket in her hand to Kanzaki Aoi and said:
"Xiao Aoi, you go about your business. I'll take care of things here."
Kanzaki Aoi took the bamboo basket, nodded to Lan Mingang, and then left.