Zenitsu looked at Inosuke with an expression that said he thought Inosuke was an idiot.
Just then, the Three Shinobu Sisters also arrived.
Kochou Kanae was the first to speak: "Please don't move around too much, Tomioka-san. Although you're awake, you still need a period of rest."
"During this time, Shinobu will..."
Before Kochou Kanae could finish, Kochou Shinobu clenched her fists and shouted loudly,
"Tomioka Giyu, you jerk!!"
A slight smile played on Tomioka Giyu's lips; he was about to say, 'I'm already like this, and you're still scolding me?'
But the girl's gentle embrace made him swallow all his words.
The expressions of those present varied, with Kochou Kanae's being the most dramatically changed.
She covered her mouth, her face full of surprise as she watched Kochou Shinobu and Tomioka Giyu embracing.
The three little ones and Aoi's cheeks were flushed red.
Kanao maintained her standard smile, but it was not hard to notice a hint of inexplicable light in her eyes.
Then, there was Zenitsu, looking jealous, Tanjiro, with a warm smile, and Inosuke, looking utterly bewildered.
Tomioka Giyu's hands were frozen in mid-air, not daring to move, letting Kochou Shinobu cry in his arms.
To be honest, his mind was blank at the moment; he had no idea what to do.
Finally, Kochou Kanae cleared her throat twice and said, "Alright, alright, Shinobu, quickly let go of Tomioka-san~"
She had been too emotional just now, causing Kochou Shinobu to not think of anything else.
Now, coming back to her senses, her face immediately turned crimson, and she hurriedly ran out of the room.
At the same time, Rengoku Kyojuro also walked in, full of Origin Qi. He asked, somewhat puzzled,
"Is something wrong with Kocho? Why is she running so fast?"
The room was quiet; no one answered his somewhat awkward question.
However, Rengoku Kyojuro didn't mind; he was mainly there to see Tomioka Giyu.
Ever since Tomioka Giyu fell unconscious on the Infinity Train, Rengoku Kyojuro would visit him whenever he had time.
After a full month of this, Tomioka Giyu finally woke up safely.
Seeing that Tomioka Giyu's Divine Qi was still good, Rengoku Kyojuro bowed deeply and then said,
"Tomioka, thank you for saving me. I will never forget this kindness for the rest of my life!"
Tomioka Giyu forced a smile and gently waved his hand, saying, "No need, no need. Just like you saved the people on the Infinity Train, this is our duty."
Kochou Kanae clapped her hands at this point, smiling as she reminded them, "Alright, let's not disturb Tomioka-san. He still needs to rest for a while longer."
"Understood! Rest well, Tomioka, I'm leaving now."
"Once you're almost recovered, I'll come and help you with your rehabilitation training!"
With that, Rengoku Kyojuro was the first to leave the room, followed by the others.
Before leaving, Tanjiro bowed his head to Tomioka Giyu, "Senior Brother Giyu, thank you for saving me again!"
"You're welcome. Who told me I'm your Senior Brother~" Tomioka Giyu said jokingly.
Watching them leave, Tomioka Giyu lay back down, just wanting to sleep a little longer.
That sweet voice then came in again.
"Oh, that's right, Tomioka-san!"
Kochou Kanae had turned back, smiling, "Shinobu will be taking care of you for the next few days."
"After all, Tomioka-san's body is still very weak (ゝω・´★)"
Tomioka Giyu nodded, completely ignoring Kochou Kanae's 'you know what I mean' expression.
When Tomioka Giyu woke up again, it was already evening.
He sat up, spaced out for a moment, and murmured, "I'm so hungry..."
Just then, the door opened, and Kochou Shinobu walked in, carrying a tray.
"Oh? You're awake, just in time~"
"I was just thinking if you didn't wake up soon, I'd have to call you."
"Eat up, it's your favorite daikon and salmon stew (*^▽^*)"
Tomioka Giyu thanked her, then picked up a large bowl of daikon and salmon stew and began to eat heartily.
Kochou Shinobu sat by the bed, propping her chin, watching Tomioka Giyu without a word.
Being stared at like this, Tomioka Giyu felt a little uncomfortable and said, "Uh, what's wrong, Shinobu? Do you have something to tell me?"
After a moment of silence, Kochou Shinobu shook her head and said with a smile in her eyes, "Nothing. Just, in the future, can you avoid getting such serious injuries?"
"Giyu, do you know? If it weren't for your strong recovery ability this time, you would have truly been finished."
Tomioka Giyu could hear a hint of a sob in Kochou Shinobu's voice, but he didn't know how to respond.
To protect everything, he had to fight with his life, only then would he be Tomioka Giyu!
Soon, Tomioka Giyu finished eating, and Kochou Shinobu silently picked up the tray and left.
As she was about to leave the room, Kochou Shinobu turned around. Although a smile hung on her lips, her eyes were very firm as she said,
"But I also know that's impossible."
"Giyu, no matter how seriously you're injured, I will definitely heal you!"
Tomioka Giyu was stunned for a moment, then smiled warmly, "Mm, I believe you, Shinobu."
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A month passed quickly, in the Butterfly Mansion courtyard.
"Flame Breathing: First Form: Unknowing Fire!"
Bang ——————
"Nice block, Tomioka!"
Rengoku Kyojuro, holding a wooden sword, quickly rebounded and attacked Tomioka Giyu again from a tricky angle.
"Water Breathing!"
Tomioka Giyu's eyes narrowed slightly. He neither dodged nor flinched, letting the wooden sword pass through his body, ending the training from an unavoidable angle.
"Thirteenth Form: Shadow Seal: Mirror Flower Water Moon!"
"Thanks, Kyojuro, that was invigorating."
Rengoku Kyojuro looked at the wooden sword resting against his neck, sighed, and said somewhat helplessly,
"Amazing, that form of yours is really strong!"
Tomioka Giyu put away his wooden sword and shook his head gently, saying, "It's not that strong, especially when facing demons..."
Rengoku Kyojuro's eyes were firm, and his voice was loud as he said,
"Next time I encounter that demon, I will definitely slay him!"
Tomioka Giyu was startled; Rengoku Kyojuro's words reminded him.
In the future Infinity Castle decisive battle, Rengoku Kyojuro could replace him, and then face Akaza with Tanjiro.
As for himself, of course, he would go find Doma, who might kill Kochou Shinobu.
"Alright, alright, you two, time to eat (ㅇ ㅅ ㅇ ❀)" Kochou Kanae said, smiling and waving her hand.
Hearing this, Tomioka Giyu and Rengoku Kyojuro exchanged smiles and walked into the house respectively.
The days of recuperating in the Butterfly Mansion were like this:
Meditation, chatting with Kochou Shinobu, sparring to activate his body, eating daikon and salmon stew.
For a moment, he felt a bit dazed, wishing it could always be like this.
At night, Tomioka Giyu climbed onto the rooftop, quietly enjoying the last moments of peace.
Looking at the moon, Tomioka Giyu felt a surge of emotion, "This happiness must be protected with all my might..."
A little while later, Kochou Shinobu, familiar with the route, climbed onto the rooftop, holding a drink in her hand.
"What are you thinking about, so engrossed? (*´・ｖ・)""
"Here, for you~"
Taking the drink Kochou Shinobu offered, Tomioka Giyu took a sip and then said softly,
"Nothing, just that I'm leaving tomorrow, feeling a bit sentimental."
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