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<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 77 of 341] f us are going to live in bliss as a family. No one can break our bond. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Murata, Rui, Spider Demon Mother (Mother), other Demon Slayers (Slayer) [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Inosuke leaves his swords in the ground.] Inosuke Ngh… Beast Breathing, Seventh Form. Spatial Awareness! [Action: Inosuke feels his way through the forest.] Tanjirou Found it? Inosuke Yeah! That way! I’m picking up a powerful vibe from over there! Tanjirou You are? Way to go, Inosuke! Inosuke Ahh… [Action: A Demon Slayer attacks Inosuke. He dodges.] Inosuke Ah! Damn! We gotta take care of these guys or we’ll never get anywhere! Murata Ngh… Tanjirou Damn. Isn’t there… Isn’t there any way at all? [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Zenitsu finally arrives, breathing very heavily.] Zenitsu Ne… Ne… Nezu… Ne… Whe… Whe… Wh-Whe… Whe… Where are you? [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest of Mt. Natagumo. The controlled Demon Slayers block Tanjirou and Inosuke.] Inosuke Ugh, dammit! What a pain in the ass! I’m just gonna demolish them all at once! Tanjirou You can’t do that! Back off! There has to be a way! So let’s try not to hurt these -- Ah… [Action: A controlled Demon Slayer charges at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: Murata blocks the Demon Slayer’s attack.] Tanjirou Murata? Murata Leave these guys to me and go on ahead! Inosuke What kind of talk is that, Mr. Pissed-My-Pants? Murata I never pissed my pants, you stupid boar! Inosuke Huh?! Murata I wasn’t talking to you, so you can just shut up! Ah…! Ngh… [Action: The controlled Demon Slayer charges at Murata again. He blocks the attack.] Murata I know that wasn’t my finest moment back there, but I’m a Demon Slayer, too! I’ll find a way to hold them off! Now I know I just need to slash the threads, and that these guys can only make the most elementary movements! I’ll watch out for the spiders, too. There has to be people under even more control closer to the demon! So you two go on! Tanjirou Understood! We appreciate this! Let’s go, Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou pulls Inosuke along.] Inosuke Oh… Hey! Hey! Let go of me, dammit! I wanna pound that guy’s face first! Who’s he calling “a stupid boar”?! Murata Would you shut up?! Just drop it and get out of here! Inosuke I’m so gonna punch you when I get back! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke continue further into the forest.] Inosuke Dammit! I’m gonna punch that guy if it’s the last thing I do! Tanjirou Stop talking like that! Inosuke He called me “a stupid boar”, okay, Monjirou! Tanjirou It’s “Tanjirou”! Anyway, we’re heading the right way, right? Inosuke My senses never lie! But… [Action: Inosuke swats at a bunch of spider strings.] Inosuke … what the hell are these annoying threads?! Tanjirou That’s how close we’re getting to the demon! [Action: More controlled Demon Slayers confront Tanjirou and Inosuke.] Inosuke Huh? Here’s another bunch. Slayer No… Don’t come any closer… Please summon someone of higher rank! Otherwise, everyone will get killed! Please… Please! [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. The Spider Demon Mother controls her puppets.] Mother Fufufufu… I wonder if you can defeat them. The closer you get to me, the thicker and stronger these threads are, and the more powerful my dolls become. Rui Mother… Mother Ah… Ah! Rui You can win, right? Mother Rui… Rui Don’t you think this is taking too much time? Mother Ah… Ah…! Rui You’d better hurry up or I’m gonna tell Father. Mother I-I can do it! I can do it, all right?! I promise to protect you! So please, not your father! Don’t tell your father! Just not him! Rui Then hurry it up. [Action: Rui walks away. The Spider Demon Mother trembles and breathes heavily.] Mother Ah… Ahh…! Die! Die! Just die already! Or else there’ll be hell for me to pay! [Scene: At Tanjirou and Inosuke’s location. The controlled Demon Slayer raises her sword in accordance with the Spider Demon Mother’s movements.] Slayer Run!! [Action: The Demon Sl <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 78 of 341] f higher rank! Otherwise, everyone will get killed! Please… Please! [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. The Spider Demon Mother controls her puppets.] Mother Fufufufu… I wonder if you can defeat them. The closer you get to me, the thicker and stronger these threads are, and the more powerful my dolls become. Rui Mother… Mother Ah… Ah! Rui You can win, right? Mother Rui… Rui Don’t you think this is taking too much time? Mother Ah… Ah…! Rui You’d better hurry up or I’m gonna tell Father. Mother I-I can do it! I can do it, all right?! I promise to protect you! So please, not your father! Don’t tell your father! Just not him! Rui Then hurry it up. [Action: Rui walks away. The Spider Demon Mother trembles and breathes heavily.] Mother Ah… Ahh…! Die! Die! Just die already! Or else there’ll be hell for me to pay! [Scene: At Tanjirou and Inosuke’s location. The controlled Demon Slayer raises her sword in accordance with the Spider Demon Mother’s movements.] Slayer Run!! [Action: The Demon Slayer attacks Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) So fast! Slayer I’m being controlled, so my movements aren’t my own at all! We were never this strong! [Action: The strings on the Demon Slayer’s back are pulled tighter, and bones break.] Slayer Ah… Ahh! [Action: The Demon Slayer attacks Tanjirou again.] Slayer Ahh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) The demon is forcing her to move her body with the threads, so it doesn’t care if her bones get broken! Slayer Ahh!! Tanjirou (Thoughts) So cruel! Mother Ngh… So stubborn. How about this?! [Action: The Spider Demon Mother twists her hands, and a strange sound can be heard.] Tanjirou This sound…! [Action: More Demon Slayers are animated.] Slayer P-Please kill me. My arms and legs… The bones are piercing my inner organs! Every time I’m forced to move, the pain is intense! I can’t take it anymore! Either way, I’ll die. So please help me! Tanjirou Ahh…! Slayer Please deliver the finishing blow! Inosuke Sure, you got it! Tanjirou Hold up -- [Action: A Demon Slayer attacks Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Hold up, will you?! We gotta find a way to help him! Inosuke Oh, shut up! You really need to shut up! Tanjirou But…! Inosuke He’s asking us to kill him, all right?! [Action: Inosuke is knocked back by the Demon Slayer.] Inosuke These guys are speedy, too. If we get caught napping, we’re gonna go down! Tanjirou I know that! Let me think! Just hold up a second! (Thoughts) I don’t want to use any attacks. But even if we slash the threads, they’ll only get reattached! (Thoughts) To stop them from moving… I know! Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou runs off.] Inosuke Hey! Hey! [Action: A Demon Slayer follows after Tanjirou.] Slayer Ugh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Good! She’s following me! Inosuke Hey, why are you running around in circles like that? Quit fooling around! [Action: Tanjirou stops, turns, and tackles the Demon Slayer chasing him.] Slayer Ugh…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Total Concentration! [Action: Tanjirou throws the Demon Slayer back.] Tanjirou Ngh! Inosuke Ah… Slayer (Thoughts) Unbelievable strength! [Action: The Demon Slayer is suspended in the air.] Slayer Ah… Tanjirou All right! You’re all tangled up like I planned! Inosuke Wha… What’s up with that?! I wanna do that, too!! Urahhh! [Action: A Demon Slayer chases after Inosuke.] Inosuke Hahaha! Hahahaha! Take this! [Action: Inosuke tackles the Demon Slayer and throws him up into a tree.] Inosuke Hahaha! Hahahaha! You see that?! I can do whatever you can do! Tanjirou My bad! I kind of missed it! Inosuke What?! Tanjirou I mean, you can’t really blame me! [Action: The Spider Demon Mother’s hand trembles.] Mother Damn! They’re all such useless dolls! I have no choice but to unleash that doll, then. [Scene: Somewhere in the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Zenitsu sits at the base of a tree and sobs.] Zenitsu Nezuko! Nezuko! Where are you? Nezuko… Tanjirou… Wild Boar… Chuntarou! Where did you all go? I’m sorry for everything, okay? [Action: Zenitsu’s sparrow lands on his head.] Zenitsu Ah… Chuntaro <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 79 of 341] (Thoughts) Unbelievable strength! [Action: The Demon Slayer is suspended in the air.] Slayer Ah… Tanjirou All right! You’re all tangled up like I planned! Inosuke Wha… What’s up with that?! I wanna do that, too!! Urahhh! [Action: A Demon Slayer chases after Inosuke.] Inosuke Hahaha! Hahahaha! Take this! [Action: Inosuke tackles the Demon Slayer and throws him up into a tree.] Inosuke Hahaha! Hahahaha! You see that?! I can do whatever you can do! Tanjirou My bad! I kind of missed it! Inosuke What?! Tanjirou I mean, you can’t really blame me! [Action: The Spider Demon Mother’s hand trembles.] Mother Damn! They’re all such useless dolls! I have no choice but to unleash that doll, then. [Scene: Somewhere in the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Zenitsu sits at the base of a tree and sobs.] Zenitsu Nezuko! Nezuko! Where are you? Nezuko… Tanjirou… Wild Boar… Chuntarou! Where did you all go? I’m sorry for everything, okay? [Action: Zenitsu’s sparrow lands on his head.] Zenitsu Ah… Chuntarou? You mean you came after me?! You’re so adorable! Second only to Nezuko, but still! I’m sorry for everything! All right, let’s go look for Nezuko together! [Scene: Further into the forest. Tanjirou and Inosuke are tangling the controlled Demon Slayers in the Spider Demon Mother’s spider strings.] Inosuke Hahahaha! Just look at that! Check it out! I tossed up more than you! Tanjirou Right! One more to go! Inosuke Okay, I’m gonna do it one more time, so make sure you watch! Tanjirou You got it! That’s okay! Just try not to be violent! Mother I don’t need these fragile human dolls anymore! They’re useless! They’re useless! [Action: The Spider Demon Mother moves her hand and breaks the neck of the Demon Slayer.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: The other Demon Slayers are also killed.] Inosuke Ahh! Dammit! Now they’re all dead! [Action: Tanjirou kneels down in front of a Demon Slayer. Inosuke feels a strong presence from him.] Inosuke Ngh… Tanjirou Let’s go. Inosuke Yeah, good idea. [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke continue for the Spider Demon Mother.] Inosuke This way! I’m gonna catch up to ‘em soon! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Now that the wind has changed direction, my sense of smell is starting to come back! (Thoughts) I’ll be able to pinpoint the demon’s location! (Thoughts) There are two more scents! There! Inosuke! Inosuke I detected that thing before you did! I’m gonna hack its head right off! [Action: Inosuke launches himself forward.] Inosuke Urahhh! Huh?! [Action: Inosuke clashes with a headless puppet.] Inosuke That thing… has no head! [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Zenitsu wanders around.] Zenitsu Nezuko! Where are you? Where the hell are you, Tanjirou, Inosuke? Don’t leave me here all by myself in this terrifying forest! [Action: A flock of bats fly away behind Zenitsu.] Zenitsu Ahh!! What was that? You know what? This is starting to make me really mad. I’ll find Nezuko as soon as possible, and then it’s so long, scary forest! Nezuko! [Scene: At Tanjirou and Inosuke’s location. The two boys face off against the headless puppet.] Inosuke Ngh… That thing’s got no weak spots! I can’t slash something that’s not there! Ah… Ah! Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do?! Tanjirou Calm down! We’ll inflict a monk’s robe cut on it! Let’s try slashing from the base of its neck on the right side to his left waist! It’s a lot to cover, and I’m sure it’s really tough, but I bet… Inosuke Haha! [Action: Inosuke launches forward.] Tanjirou Hold up! In unison…! [Action: The puppet lunges for Inosuke.] Inosuke It’s fast! But… [Action: Inosuke dodges the puppet’s attack but is still cut.] Inosuke … not so fast that I can’t dodge it! [Action: A spider crawls on Inosuke’s arm.] Inosuke Crap! I forgot about the spiders! Gah! Ah! [Action: Inosuke is trapped in place by several spider threads.] Inosuke I can’t move! I’m a dead man! [Action: Tanjirou blocks the puppet’s attack.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: The puppet is knocked back. <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 80 of 341] and Inosuke’s location. The two boys face off against the headless puppet.] Inosuke Ngh… That thing’s got no weak spots! I can’t slash something that’s not there! Ah… Ah! Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke What are we gonna do? What are we gonna do?! Tanjirou Calm down! We’ll inflict a monk’s robe cut on it! Let’s try slashing from the base of its neck on the right side to his left waist! It’s a lot to cover, and I’m sure it’s really tough, but I bet… Inosuke Haha! [Action: Inosuke launches forward.] Tanjirou Hold up! In unison…! [Action: The puppet lunges for Inosuke.] Inosuke It’s fast! But… [Action: Inosuke dodges the puppet’s attack but is still cut.] Inosuke … not so fast that I can’t dodge it! [Action: A spider crawls on Inosuke’s arm.] Inosuke Crap! I forgot about the spiders! Gah! Ah! [Action: Inosuke is trapped in place by several spider threads.] Inosuke I can’t move! I’m a dead man! [Action: Tanjirou blocks the puppet’s attack.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: The puppet is knocked back. Tanjirou cuts the strings on Inosuke.] Inosuke Ahhh… Tanjirou Inosuke, let’s fight together! Let’s think together! Let’s work together so we can bring down this demon! Inosuke Damn you!! Don’t make me any giddier than I already am! You’re in my way! Tanjirou Inosuke, launch yourself off me! [Action: Inosuke jumps on Nezuko’s box and slices off the puppet’s arms.] Inosuke Urah! Tanjirou Inosuke, jump! [Action: Inosuke jumps up.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Total Concentration… Water Breathing! (Thoughts) Fourth Form… Striking Tide! [Action: Tanjirou cuts off the puppet’s legs.] Tanjirou Now for the monk’s robe cut! Inosuke (Thoughts) Dammit, what the hell? This is annoying! It’s all going his way, huh? (Thoughts) It’s like this was preordained or something! (Thoughts) Flowing as naturally as the water from a river… (Thoughts) It’s not about going first for this guy. It’s the battle! It’s the overall flow that he’s watching! [Action: Inosuke performs the monk’s robe cut, slicing through the puppet.] Mother Ah…! [Action: The puppet’s body begins to disintegrate.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Great! He cut it just right! All right! You defeated it, Inosuke! Huh? Inosuke? [Action: Inosuke tosses his sword aside and runs toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Huh? Inosuke Anything you can do, I can do, too, dumbass! Okay! Ngh… Urgh… Uraaah! [Action: Inosuke grabs Tanjirou and throws him into the air.] Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou sniffs.] Tanjirou This scent… So that’s what this is about, huh, Inosuke? Mother (Thoughts) They got me… They got me! Even though that doll was my fastest and strongest! (Thoughts) It’s Rui’s fault for coming to me with his threats! That’s why I panicked! I panicked! Panicked! Ah…! [Action: The Spider Demon Mother looks up. Tanjirou flies at her.] Mother (Thoughts) From above? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Water Breathing, First Form! Mother (Thoughts) He’ll kill me! He’ll chop off my head! Think! You have to think! (Thoughts) Ahh… But… if I die, I’ll be released. [Action: The Spider Demon Mother releases her puppet strings and closes her eyes.] Mother (Thoughts) And then, I’ll know peace. Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) Fifth Form… Blessed Rain After the Drought. [Action: Tanjirou beheads the Spider Demon Mother.] Mother (Thoughts) This is… It feels like I’m being showered by a gentle rain. (Thoughts) It doesn’t hurt at all. It’s not agonizing. I just feel warm. (Thoughts) I never dreamed that my end would be this tranquil. (Thoughts) And now, I’ll be released. [Scene: In the past. The Spider Demon Father attacks the Spider Demon Mother.] Mother (Flashback) Ahh! Ngh… (Flashback) I’m so sorry! I apologize, so please forgive me! (Flashback) What made you angry? What caused you such displeasure? Rui (Flashback) It’s your own fault for not realizing what made him mad. Mother (Flashback) But how could I? Brother (Flashback) Fufu! Mom’s in trouble with Dad again! Fufu! Fufufufu! [Action: The Spider Demon Father grabs the Spider Demon Mother’s hair.] Moth <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 81 of 341] tion: The Spider Demon Mother releases her puppet strings and closes her eyes.] Mother (Thoughts) And then, I’ll know peace. Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) Fifth Form… Blessed Rain After the Drought. [Action: Tanjirou beheads the Spider Demon Mother.] Mother (Thoughts) This is… It feels like I’m being showered by a gentle rain. (Thoughts) It doesn’t hurt at all. It’s not agonizing. I just feel warm. (Thoughts) I never dreamed that my end would be this tranquil. (Thoughts) And now, I’ll be released. [Scene: In the past. The Spider Demon Father attacks the Spider Demon Mother.] Mother (Flashback) Ahh! Ngh… (Flashback) I’m so sorry! I apologize, so please forgive me! (Flashback) What made you angry? What caused you such displeasure? Rui (Flashback) It’s your own fault for not realizing what made him mad. Mother (Flashback) But how could I? Brother (Flashback) Fufu! Mom’s in trouble with Dad again! Fufu! Fufufufu! [Action: The Spider Demon Father grabs the Spider Demon Mother’s hair.] Mother (Flashback) Ahh!! (Flashback) Stop it! No… No! [Scene: In the present. The Spider Demon Mother’s head begins to disintegrate. Tanjirou looks on sadly.] Mother (Thoughts) Those eyes… Such kind eyes… (Thoughts) Back when I was a human, I think someone used to look at me with kind eyes. (Thoughts) I wonder who that was. (Thoughts) I can’t remember. It was someone who always treasured me. (Thoughts) I wonder how that person is doing now. There’s a member of the Twelve Kizuki here. Tanjirou Ah…! Huh? Wait! Mother Be careful… [Action: The Spider Demon Mother completely disappears.] Tanjirou A member of the Twelve Kizuki is here… A genuine member of the Twelve Kizuki, here on this mountain! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Jigoro Kuwajima, Kaigaku, Spider Demon Brother (Brother), Spider Demon Sister (Sister), Spider Demon Father (Father) [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Tanjirou has defeated the Spider Demon Mother.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The blood of the Twelve Kizuki should have a high degree of Kibutsuji’s blood. (Thoughts) If I can extract it, the medicine that will turn Nezuko back into a human can be completed sooner! Ah, hold on! Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou returns to Inosuke.] Inosuke So did you defeat it? Tanjirou Are you all right, Inosuke? Inosuke I asked you whether you defeated that thing or not! Tanjirou Uh, yeah, I did! But anyway, Inosuke, how are you feeling? Inosuke Don’t go showering me with your sensitivity and kindness! You hear me? Got that? After all, anything you can do, I can do, too! Before you know it, my head will be harder than yours! Not to mention… Not to mention… Um… Tanjirou (Thoughts) He’s wounded severely. I couldn’t save our other friends, either… (Thoughts) That person gave off the scent of terror and suffering. Enough to make her yearn for death. [Action: Tanjirou wraps Inosuke’s arm in a bandage.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s the deal with this mountain anyway? (Thoughts) With one of the Twelve Kizuki present and a demon family living here… Inosuke I’m totally fine! Tanjirou (Thoughts) But… I thought demons never herded together! [Scene: Elsewhere on the mountain. Zenitsu wanders around.] Zenitsu Ouch! (Thoughts) Something just pricked me! What the hell? This is so annoying! I can’t find Tanjirou and Inosuke anywhere! This sucks! Where did they go?! [Action: Zenitsu comes to a forked path.] Zenitsu Which way?! And it stinks around here, too! Stinks! I think I’m gonna cry! And this sound of spiders rustling around is so creepy! I’m sure these spiders are doing their best to survive, too, but still! [Action: Zenitsu hears a particularly loud spider crawling noise.] Zenitsu Dammit! Shut up! Just stay still! [Action: Zenitsu turns to see a human head attached to a spider body.] Zenitsu Is this even possible?! [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Zenitsu sprints through the forest.] Zenitsu No!! That’s a spider with a human face! A spider with a hum <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 82 of 341] ne of the Twelve Kizuki present and a demon family living here… Inosuke I’m totally fine! Tanjirou (Thoughts) But… I thought demons never herded together! [Scene: Elsewhere on the mountain. Zenitsu wanders around.] Zenitsu Ouch! (Thoughts) Something just pricked me! What the hell? This is so annoying! I can’t find Tanjirou and Inosuke anywhere! This sucks! Where did they go?! [Action: Zenitsu comes to a forked path.] Zenitsu Which way?! And it stinks around here, too! Stinks! I think I’m gonna cry! And this sound of spiders rustling around is so creepy! I’m sure these spiders are doing their best to survive, too, but still! [Action: Zenitsu hears a particularly loud spider crawling noise.] Zenitsu Dammit! Shut up! Just stay still! [Action: Zenitsu turns to see a human head attached to a spider body.] Zenitsu Is this even possible?! [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Zenitsu sprints through the forest.] Zenitsu No!! That’s a spider with a human face! A spider with a human face! What’s up with that?! What’s up with that?! Please be a dream! Please be a dream! Please be a dream! If this can just be a dream, I promise to do my best! If I wake up to find myself resting my head on Nezuko’s lap, then I promise to give it all I have! I’ll even plow fields! I’ll be glad to plow a whole acre, no, even two acres! So, please! Let me wake up from this nightmare! [Action: Zenitsu looks up.] Zenitsu Ahh… Ah…! [Action: Several Demon Slayers, alive and dead, hang from spider threads attached to a house.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) What the heck is that? What the heck is that? Are those humans who got turned into spiders? (Thoughts) Is that house floating? I can see a glimpse of something, but are those threads? (Thoughts) And it really stinks! Talk about pungent! This would kill Tanjirou with his keen sense of smell! (Thoughts) The smell is making my throat ache! I’m tearing up! My eyes hurt, too! [Action: The house creaks.] Zenitsu Eek! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother emerges.] Brother Heh! Zenitsu (Thoughts) It’s huge!! (Thoughts) It’s huge! It’s huge! It’s so huge! That thing is too huge! Brother Hehe. Zenitsu You know what! I refuse to speak with anyone like you! Ahh!! [Action: Zenitsu runs away from the Spider Demon Brother.] Brother Fufu! It’s no use running away. You’re already losing. Zenitsu What are you muttering about?! I don’t wanna hear it, so stop talking to me! I don’t like guys like you, all right?! Brother You already know how dire your situation is, don’t you? Zenitsu What are you talking about?! Brother Take a look at your hands. Zenitsu Huh?! My hands?! Brother Fufufufu! Zenitsu What’s wrong with my hands…?! [Action: Zenitsu sees a red pustule surrounded by purple tissue on his hand.] Zenitsu Ah…! What’s this? Brother It’s poison. You got bitten by a spider, right? That poison will turn you into a spider, too. Fufu… Fufufufu! In another 30 minutes, you’ll be my slave, crawling all over the ground! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother brings out a clock.] Brother Fufufufu… Look at this. It’s a clock. Do you understand? By the time this long hand goes around once, you’ll have become a member of the spider clan! When the needle arrives here, you’ll start to feel tingling and pain in your limbs. When it’s here, you’ll also feel dizzy and nauseous! Here, you’ll experience intense pain, your body will start to shrink, and you’ll black out! And by the time you wake up… Fufufufu… Fufufufufu! [Scene: At the Spider Demon Brother’s lair. The clock ticks down.] Zenitsu Ahhh!! Huh? [Action: Human spiders crawl toward Zenitsu.] Zenitsu Ahhhh!! Ahh!! [Action: Zenitsu runs away from the human spiders.] Brother Running away… Zenitsu … is futile! Right, right, right! I know that, all right?! I know that! [Action: Zenitsu climbs up into a tree.] Brother Hahahaha! What do you think you’re doing? Zenitsu Shut up! Just shut up! Brother There’s no need to be afraid! Once the poison makes its rounds and you turn i <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 83 of 341] emon Brother brings out a clock.] Brother Fufufufu… Look at this. It’s a clock. Do you understand? By the time this long hand goes around once, you’ll have become a member of the spider clan! When the needle arrives here, you’ll start to feel tingling and pain in your limbs. When it’s here, you’ll also feel dizzy and nauseous! Here, you’ll experience intense pain, your body will start to shrink, and you’ll black out! And by the time you wake up… Fufufufu… Fufufufufu! [Scene: At the Spider Demon Brother’s lair. The clock ticks down.] Zenitsu Ahhh!! Huh? [Action: Human spiders crawl toward Zenitsu.] Zenitsu Ahhhh!! Ahh!! [Action: Zenitsu runs away from the human spiders.] Brother Running away… Zenitsu … is futile! Right, right, right! I know that, all right?! I know that! [Action: Zenitsu climbs up into a tree.] Brother Hahahaha! What do you think you’re doing? Zenitsu Shut up! Just shut up! Brother There’s no need to be afraid! Once the poison makes its rounds and you turn into a spider, you’ll lose all intelligence, too! Zenitsu No! That’s just what I don’t like about this! Why can’t you understand that, huh?! I have no friends or girlfriend, all right?! No one will like me! Brother Tsk! I can see that you want an extra dose of poison to turn into a spider faster. Zenitsu Huh? Brother Heh… Zenitsu Eek!! No! No! I don’t want to turn into that! [Scene: In the past. Zenitsu hides in a tree after training with Kuwajima.] Kuwajima Get a hold of yourself! Stop crying! Stop running away! Doing that won’t get you anywhere, Zenitsu! Come down from there! We’re going to continue training! Zenitsu Oh, no! I’m sure I’ll die if I do any more training! I’m sure that I’ll die, so…! Kuwajima You won’t die! Not from this level of training! Come down from there, you little moron! Zenitsu Gramps! Kuwajima Call me “Master”! Zenitsu But I love you, Gramps! Kuwajima Mm… Zenitsu When the girl I loved made me raise money so she could run off with another guy, you did rescue me from my mountain of debt! Well, maybe all you wanted was to train a swordsman! I want to live up to your expectations, too! But it’s totally beyond me! I do feel terrible about the fact that I’m like this! Just so you know, I’ve been training on my own in secret, too! I haven’t been getting any sleep! But I have absolutely nothing to show for it! What does this mean? I mean, really, what does this mean?! [Action: The skies become cloudy.] Kuwajima Calm down, Zenitsu! You do have the ability to… Zenitsu I’ve had enough! [Action: Lightning strikes the tree that Zenitsu is in.] Kuwajima Zenitsu!! [Scene: In the present, in the forest. Zenitsu hides in the tree.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) How tragic is my life anyway? I got hit by lightning. (Thoughts) My hair color changed. I was thankful just to be alive, but… I… I hate myself more than anyone else. (Thoughts) I always think I have to get my act together, but I end up cowering, running away, sniveling… (Thoughts) I want to change. I want to be a competent person. Even still! I’m doing everything I can, all right?! So why do I have to end up going bald and turning into a monster?! It can’t be true, right?! It so can’t be true! Brother (Thoughts) Huh? What’s up with this guy? [Action: The spider humans crawl up the tree.] Zenitsu Eek! Oh, crap! Don’t climb up here! Just leave me alone for a minute! Just for a minute, all right?! [Action: Zenitsu pulls out clumps of hair from his head.] Zenitsu Ah… Huh? (Thoughts) My hair’s falling out already? My hair is falling out… (Thoughts) Hey, he never mentioned that part to me! Ngh… Brother Heh! Zenitsu Gah…! [Action: Zenitsu loses consciousness.] Brother What? (Thoughts) Who is this guy? Isn’t he a demon hunter who came here to kill our family? (Thoughts) Did he just faint? I can’t believe how spineless he is. [Action: Zenitsu falls from the tree.] Brother (Thoughts) He’s gonna fall onto his head and die. What the hell? [Action: Zenitsu takes a deep breath.] Zen <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 84 of 341] e. I want to be a competent person. Even still! I’m doing everything I can, all right?! So why do I have to end up going bald and turning into a monster?! It can’t be true, right?! It so can’t be true! Brother (Thoughts) Huh? What’s up with this guy? [Action: The spider humans crawl up the tree.] Zenitsu Eek! Oh, crap! Don’t climb up here! Just leave me alone for a minute! Just for a minute, all right?! [Action: Zenitsu pulls out clumps of hair from his head.] Zenitsu Ah… Huh? (Thoughts) My hair’s falling out already? My hair is falling out… (Thoughts) Hey, he never mentioned that part to me! Ngh… Brother Heh! Zenitsu Gah…! [Action: Zenitsu loses consciousness.] Brother What? (Thoughts) Who is this guy? Isn’t he a demon hunter who came here to kill our family? (Thoughts) Did he just faint? I can’t believe how spineless he is. [Action: Zenitsu falls from the tree.] Brother (Thoughts) He’s gonna fall onto his head and die. What the hell? [Action: Zenitsu takes a deep breath.] Zenitsu Thunder Breathing, First Form. [Action: Zenitsu launches himself toward the Spider Demon Brother.] Brother Huh? [Action: The Spider Demon Brother spits poison at Zenitsu.] Brother (Thoughts) Poison Sputum! [Action: Zenitsu dodges the poison.] Brother (Thoughts) Did he just twist his body in midair to dodge that?! Such quick reflexes! It’s like he’s a totally different person! Zenitsu Thunder Breathing, First Form. Brother Hey, you guys! Pounce on him! [Action: The spider humans jump at Zenitsu. He dodges all of them.] Zenitsu Thunder Breathing, First Form. Brother Ngh! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother spits poison at Zenitsu again. Zenitsu dodges.] Brother (Thoughts) He’s been assuming the same stance over and over. (Thoughts) Hahaha! No question about it. This guy… is only capable of one attack! [Scene: In Zenitsu’s subconscious, in a dream. Kuwajima consoles Zenitsu.] Kuwajima (Flashback) That’s all right, Zenitsu. That’s good enough for you. (Flashback) If you can master one, that’s cause for celebration! (Flashback) If you can only do one thing, hone it to perfection. (Flashback) Hone it to the utmost limit! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Hey, but Gramps… Just a little while ago, you were hopping mad. Because Thunder Breathing has six forms, and all I can manage to do is one. Kuwajima (Flashback) Do you know how to forge a sword? [Action: Kuwajima knocks Zenitsu playfully on the head.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) I have no idea. (Thoughts) Will you keep hitting me? I think I’ll cry. Kuwajima (Flashback) The thing about swords… You strike and strike and strike to get rid of impurities and anything you don’t need, and to increase the purity of the blade, so a durable sword can be forged. Zenitsu (Thoughts) So that’s why you keep clobbering me day in, day out? (Thoughts) But I’m not made of steel, am I? I’m living flesh, you know. [Scene: In the present. Zenitsu assumes his stance.] Brother (Thoughts) Hehehe! You’re not much of a threat, are you? You call yourself a demon hunter? (Thoughts) Any minute now, you’ll be rendered immobile by that poison. Kuwajima (Flashback) Zenitsu, perfect it! (Flashback) It’s all right to cry. It’s all right to run away! Just don’t ever give up! (Flashback) Just believe. You endured all that hellish training! You’ll be rewarded for that without fail! (Flashback) Hone it to the utmost limit! Become the most durable blade of all! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother spits poison at Zenitsu.] Kuwajima (Flashback) Hone that one thing to perfection! [Scene: In Zenitsu’s subconscious, in a dream. Kaigaku admonishes Zenitsu.] Kaigaku (Flashback) Get out of my sight. Zenitsu (Flashback) Huh? [Action: Kaigaku takes a bite out of a peach.] Kaigaku (Flashback) Don’t make me repeat myself. Get out of my sight. (Flashback) You know what I’m talking about. (Flashback) Aren’t you ashamed of crying like a baby all day long? Zenitsu (Flashback) Ngh… Kaigaku (Flashback) Tsk. You laggard… Any time spent on you is wasted. (Flashback) Se <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 85 of 341] hunter? (Thoughts) Any minute now, you’ll be rendered immobile by that poison. Kuwajima (Flashback) Zenitsu, perfect it! (Flashback) It’s all right to cry. It’s all right to run away! Just don’t ever give up! (Flashback) Just believe. You endured all that hellish training! You’ll be rewarded for that without fail! (Flashback) Hone it to the utmost limit! Become the most durable blade of all! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother spits poison at Zenitsu.] Kuwajima (Flashback) Hone that one thing to perfection! [Scene: In Zenitsu’s subconscious, in a dream. Kaigaku admonishes Zenitsu.] Kaigaku (Flashback) Get out of my sight. Zenitsu (Flashback) Huh? [Action: Kaigaku takes a bite out of a peach.] Kaigaku (Flashback) Don’t make me repeat myself. Get out of my sight. (Flashback) You know what I’m talking about. (Flashback) Aren’t you ashamed of crying like a baby all day long? Zenitsu (Flashback) Ngh… Kaigaku (Flashback) Tsk. You laggard… Any time spent on you is wasted. (Flashback) Sensei is an extraordinary man. Zenitsu (Flashback) But Gramps said -- [Action: Kaigaku throws the peach at Zenitsu’s head.] Zenitsu (Flashback) Ah… Kaigaku (Flashback) “Gramps”? Don’t speak of him in that familiar way! (Flashback) Sensei is a former Hashira! Someone who earned the highest title in the Demon Slayer Corps! (Flashback) Almost no one ever gets the chance to be trained by a former Hashira! The time Sensei spends training you is all for nothing! (Flashback) You’re an eyesore, okay?! Get out of my sight! (Flashback) Why are you here? Why do you insist on clinging here?! [Scene: In the present. Zenitsu recounts his time with Kuwajima.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) I have no parents, so no one has any hopes for me. There’s no one who dreams that I’ll grasp or accomplish something one day. (Thoughts) That I’ll prove myself useful to somebody. That I’ll manage to protect somebody and make that person happy, just once in my life. (Thoughts) Not even a simple future like that. There’s no one who hopes that I’ll have one. (Thoughts) If you fail, cry, and run away even once, they say, “Oh, this guy’s no good,” and they walk away. (Thoughts) But not Gramps! Time and time again, he steadfastly reprimanded me. (Thoughts) All those times I kept running away… Time and time again… he’d drag me back. Clearly, he did smack me around a bit too much. But he never abandoned me. Brother Pierce him! Inject him with more poison! [Action: The spider humans try to inject Zenitsu with more poison, but he dodges. Zenitsu coughs up blood when he lands. The spider humans swarm him.] Brother Hahahaha! That should do it for him! [Action: Thunder erupts from Zenitsu, sending the spider humans flying.] Brother Huh? (Thoughts) What’s this? The air is vibrating. Zenitsu Ngh! Brother Ah! Zenitsu Thunder Breathing, First Form… Thunderclap Flash! Brother Ah! Zenitsu Sixfold! Brother Ngh…! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother jumps back and shoots poison at Zenitsu. Zenitsu dodges.] Brother Ah… He vanished?! [Action: Zenitsu launches himself off the trees. The Spider Demon Brother retreats into the house, but Zenitsu launches himself toward him.] Brother Huh?! [Action: Zenitsu launches himself into the house, beheading the Spider Demon Brother.] Brother Ah… Ngh…! (Thoughts) Did I get slashed? Me? Slashed? By him?! By a guy like him? [Action: Zenitsu falls on the roof of the house. The Spider Demon Brother falls to the ground.] Brother Ahh! But that’s absurd! By a guy who can barely move his arms and legs?! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother disintegrates. His clock breaks.] Zenitsu Gah… (Thoughts) A dream… It’s a happy dream. (Thoughts) I’m powerful, more powerful than anyone. I can help the weak and anyone in trouble. Anytime. (Thoughts) Everything that Gramps taught me, all the time he spent on me… It wasn’t for nothing! (Thoughts) A dream that, thanks to Gramps, I became powerful and helped out a lot of people. (Thoughts) But now, it’s all over! [Action: Zenitsu’s sparr <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 86 of 341] vanished?! [Action: Zenitsu launches himself off the trees. The Spider Demon Brother retreats into the house, but Zenitsu launches himself toward him.] Brother Huh?! [Action: Zenitsu launches himself into the house, beheading the Spider Demon Brother.] Brother Ah… Ngh…! (Thoughts) Did I get slashed? Me? Slashed? By him?! By a guy like him? [Action: Zenitsu falls on the roof of the house. The Spider Demon Brother falls to the ground.] Brother Ahh! But that’s absurd! By a guy who can barely move his arms and legs?! [Action: The Spider Demon Brother disintegrates. His clock breaks.] Zenitsu Gah… (Thoughts) A dream… It’s a happy dream. (Thoughts) I’m powerful, more powerful than anyone. I can help the weak and anyone in trouble. Anytime. (Thoughts) Everything that Gramps taught me, all the time he spent on me… It wasn’t for nothing! (Thoughts) A dream that, thanks to Gramps, I became powerful and helped out a lot of people. (Thoughts) But now, it’s all over! [Action: Zenitsu’s sparrow lands beside him.] Zenitsu Chuntarou… I’m so sorry. [Action: Zenitsu’s sparrow flies off.] Kuwajima (Flashback) Don’t ever give up! [Action: Zenitsu takes a deep breath.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) Don’t ever give up. Use the breathing technique to slow down the poison as much as you can. (Thoughts) Even if it’s painful, even if it’s agonizing, don’t try to take the easy way out, or Gramps is gonna let you have it! (Thoughts) Right. And Tanjirou’s gonna yell at you, too. [Action: Zenitsu’s eyes close.] [Scene: In the forest, near a river. Tanjirou hears the sound of thunder.] Tanjirou What was that sound? Did lightning just strike? Inosuke How should I know? Tanjirou I’m not smelling any thunderclouds, but… the acrid odor in the air is stronger now, so I can’t tell. Inosuke! Inosuke Huh?! Tanjirou I think I’ll go that way. Inosuke Go ahead and do whatever you want! Tanjirou Are you descending, Inosuke? Inosuke Huh? Tanjirou Are you going down the mountain? Inosuke Why would I?! Just beat it! Tanjirou No, no, because you’re severely wounded. Inosuke I am not wounded at all! Tanjirou What?! N-N-No, Inosuke! Your injuries… Anyone can see that… [Action: The Spider Demon Sister arrives.] Tanjirou, Inosuke Ah… Sister Ah…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) A demon! Because of the odor wafting all over this mountain, I couldn’t pick it up at all! Inosuke All right! I’m gonna tear you to shreds, you damn demon! Sister Ngh… [Action: The Spider Demon Sister runs off.] Inosuke Come back here, dammit! [Action: Inosuke runs after the Spider Demon Sister.] Tanjirou Inosuke! Sister Father! Inosuke Who are you calling “father”?! [Action: The Spider Demon Father appears from the sky.] Tanjirou Inosuke! Father Urahhh! [Action: The Spider Demon Father smashes his fists into the ground. Inosuke jumps back.] Father Urahh! Tanjirou Ngh…! Father Don’t come near my family! [Action: The Spider Demon Father tries to punch Inosuke. Inosuke dodges.] Sister I’m leaving the rest to you, Father. [Action: The Spider Demon Sister leaves.] Inosuke Ahh… Father Urahh!! Tanjirou Water Breathing, Second Form! Water Wheel! [Action: Tanjirou attacks at the Spider Demon Father's arm.] Father Ngh…! Tanjirou Urahhh!! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyuu Tomioka, Shinobu Kochou, Jigoro Kuwajima, Rui, Spider Demon Sister (Sister), Spider Demon Father (Father), Inosuke’s mother, other Demon Slayer (Slayer) [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Tomioka and Shinobu stand among the dead Demon Slayers.] Shinobu Were you acquainted with any of them? There don’t seem to be any survivors around here. We were advised that several rookie Mizunoto had joined the battle, but they might be dead by now, don’t you think? Tomioka Let’s go. [Action: Tomioka and Shinobu continue further into the forest.] Shinobu Isn’t the moon lovely? Since we’ve been given this joint mission, let’s try to get along. Tomioka I’m only here to slay some demons. Shinobu How callous of you! All rig <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 87 of 341] pider Demon Sister leaves.] Inosuke Ahh… Father Urahh!! Tanjirou Water Breathing, Second Form! Water Wheel! [Action: Tanjirou attacks at the Spider Demon Father's arm.] Father Ngh…! Tanjirou Urahhh!! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyuu Tomioka, Shinobu Kochou, Jigoro Kuwajima, Rui, Spider Demon Sister (Sister), Spider Demon Father (Father), Inosuke’s mother, other Demon Slayer (Slayer) [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Tomioka and Shinobu stand among the dead Demon Slayers.] Shinobu Were you acquainted with any of them? There don’t seem to be any survivors around here. We were advised that several rookie Mizunoto had joined the battle, but they might be dead by now, don’t you think? Tomioka Let’s go. [Action: Tomioka and Shinobu continue further into the forest.] Shinobu Isn’t the moon lovely? Since we’ve been given this joint mission, let’s try to get along. Tomioka I’m only here to slay some demons. Shinobu How callous of you! All right, then, let’s split up here. I shall proceed from the west. Tomioka Agreed. [Scene: Further into the forest. The Spider Demon Father attacks Inosuke.] Father Urahhh! Inosuke Ugh… Father Don’t come near my family! [Action: The Spider Demon Father attacks Inosuke again. Inosuke is blown back, and the Spider Demon Father attacks again.] Inosuke Ah…! Father Urahhh! Tanjirou Water Breathing, Second Form! Water Wheel! [Action: Tanjirou attacks the Spider Demon Father’s arm.] Tanjirou Urahhh!! [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Tanjirou’s sword is stuck in the Spider Demon Father’s arm.] Father Urahh… Tanjirou It’s no good! The blade won’t go through! Father Urahh… Urah! [Action: The Spider Demon Father aims a punch at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ah…! Inosuke Urah! [Action: Inosuke slices down on the Spider Demon Father’s other arm.] Inosuke S-So hard! Father Urahhh!! [Action: The Spider Demon Father sends Tanjirou and Inosuke flying.] Tanjirou I can’t slash him even if I use an attack! What should I do? What should I do?! Father Urahh… Don’t come near my family! [Action: The Spider Demon Father aims a punch at Tanjirou. Tanjirou dodges.] Father Urahhh! Inosuke What are you looking at? I’m over here! Curse you! [Action: Inosuke attacks from the air, but the Spider Demon Father punches him back.] Inosuke Urk! Ouch! All that force with just one swipe of its arm! It’s not good. I’m not at full power! Not to mention, the bleeding is making me stumble! [Action: The Spider Demon Father charges at Inosuke again.] Father Urahh! Inosuke Dammit! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke run away from the Spider Demon Father.] Tanjirou Water Breathing, Second Form, Improved… Lateral Water Wheel! [Action: Tanjirou cuts down a tree.] Inosuke Ahh! [Action: The tree falls on the Spider Demon Father.] Father Ahhh! Inosuke What was that? What’s going on? Tanjirou Inosuke! Are you okay?! Inosuke Ah… (Thoughts) He did that? That was some move, dammit! [Action: The Spider Demon Father is trapped underwater.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) All right! I should be able to chop off that tough neck now! (Thoughts) Water Breathing… The final and most powerful form! [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath.] Inosuke Ah… (Thoughts) He’s got a different air about him now. He’s about to do something totally mind-blowing! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Now to finish him off! (Thoughts) Total Concentration… Water Breathing! Tenth Form! [Action: Tanjirou jumps to deal the final blow, but the Spider Demon Father emerges from the water.] Father Urahhh! Tanjirou Ngh…! [Action: Tanjirou’s attack lands on the tree.] Father Urahh! Tanjirou Ngh…! Inosuke L-Look out! Father Urahh! [Action: The Spider Demon Father swings the tree, sending Tanjirou flying.] Tanjirou Ahh! Inosuke Kentarou! Tanjirou I-Inosuke! Don’t die until I get back! That’s one of the Twelve Kizuki! Don’t die! Don’t die! Whatever you do, don’t die! Inosuke Ah… [Action: The Spider Demon Father looms over Inosuke.] Inosuke Ah…! Father Urahhh!! Inosuke <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 88 of 341] d underwater.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) All right! I should be able to chop off that tough neck now! (Thoughts) Water Breathing… The final and most powerful form! [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath.] Inosuke Ah… (Thoughts) He’s got a different air about him now. He’s about to do something totally mind-blowing! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Now to finish him off! (Thoughts) Total Concentration… Water Breathing! Tenth Form! [Action: Tanjirou jumps to deal the final blow, but the Spider Demon Father emerges from the water.] Father Urahhh! Tanjirou Ngh…! [Action: Tanjirou’s attack lands on the tree.] Father Urahh! Tanjirou Ngh…! Inosuke L-Look out! Father Urahh! [Action: The Spider Demon Father swings the tree, sending Tanjirou flying.] Tanjirou Ahh! Inosuke Kentarou! Tanjirou I-Inosuke! Don’t die until I get back! That’s one of the Twelve Kizuki! Don’t die! Don’t die! Whatever you do, don’t die! Inosuke Ah… [Action: The Spider Demon Father looms over Inosuke.] Inosuke Ah…! Father Urahhh!! Inosuke Oh, crap! [Scene: At Zenitsu’s location. Zenitsu continues breathing steadily.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) It’s getting really hard to breathe now. I have no feeling in my arms and legs anymore. (Thoughts) Nezuko… I’m sorry. [Action: Zenitsu closes his eyes.] Kuwajima (Flashback) Don’t give up! Don’t give up! Don’t give up! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Don’t… give up! [Action: Zenitsu opens his eyes. Shinobu lands at Zenitsu’s side.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) Who are you? Shinobu Yoo-hoo! Are you all right? [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tanjirou is flying through the air.] Tanjirou Water Breathing, Second Form! Water Wheel! [Action: Tanjirou performs his attack, slowing his fall. He smacks into a tree.] Tanjirou Ngh… I managed to land somehow! Sister Ahh!! Tanjirou Ah…! Sister I beg of you! Please stop! Ah! Ah… [Action: Tanjirou moves closer to the commotion. The Spider Demon Sister bleeds as Rui stands over her.] Tanjirou Ah…! Rui What are you looking at? This isn’t some show, you know. Tanjirou Ah…! Wh-What are you doing? Aren’t you two allies? Rui Allies? Don’t put us in the same category as something that flimsy. We’re family. We’re joined by a powerful bond. And besides, this is between me and my sister. Don’t interfere… or I’ll carve you up. Tanjirou Ah…! You’re wrong. Whether it’s your family or an ally, if you have a strong bond between you, then either one should be just as precious! Calling it flimsy if you’re not related by blood… That’s not true at all! Not only that, but those who have a strong bond give off the scent of trust! But all I’m picking up from you two is the scent of terror, hatred, and repulsion! That’s not what you call a bond! It’s counterfeit! It’s forged! Sister Ah…! Rui Ah… Tanjirou Ngh…! Rui You… [Action: A Demon Slayer wanders upon the scene.] Slayer Hey, look at that. A demon that’s just the right size. Even I can take down a kid demon like this one. Tanjirou Hold up a second, please! Slayer You can just back off! I want to take the safe route up the ladder. Once you move up, you get more money from the top guys. My unit’s practically been wiped out, but I’ll slay myself a decent-sized demon and head down the mountain. Take this! [Action: The Demon Slayer runs toward Rui.] Tanjirou Don’t do it! Stop! [Action: Rui flicks his hand back. Spider threads attached to his fingers slice through the Demon Slayer.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Shattered to pieces in an instant! But how did he…! Rui Hey, what did you say? Tanjirou Ah…! Ngh… Rui Look, you… What was it you just said? Tanjirou Ngh…! (Thoughts) Just look at that intimidation factor! The air just got heavy and denser! (Thoughts) Inosuke, I’m sorry! Hang in there, okay? Just a little longer! I’ll be there as soon as I defeat this demon! (Thoughts) I’ll come save you, no matter what! Rui Hey, you… What you said just now… Let’s hear you say it again. Come on. Say it, will you? Tanjirou Sure! I’ll repeat it as many times as you want! Your bond is forged! [Scene: At Inosuke <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 89 of 341] oute up the ladder. Once you move up, you get more money from the top guys. My unit’s practically been wiped out, but I’ll slay myself a decent-sized demon and head down the mountain. Take this! [Action: The Demon Slayer runs toward Rui.] Tanjirou Don’t do it! Stop! [Action: Rui flicks his hand back. Spider threads attached to his fingers slice through the Demon Slayer.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Shattered to pieces in an instant! But how did he…! Rui Hey, what did you say? Tanjirou Ah…! Ngh… Rui Look, you… What was it you just said? Tanjirou Ngh…! (Thoughts) Just look at that intimidation factor! The air just got heavy and denser! (Thoughts) Inosuke, I’m sorry! Hang in there, okay? Just a little longer! I’ll be there as soon as I defeat this demon! (Thoughts) I’ll come save you, no matter what! Rui Hey, you… What you said just now… Let’s hear you say it again. Come on. Say it, will you? Tanjirou Sure! I’ll repeat it as many times as you want! Your bond is forged! [Scene: At Inosuke’s location. Inosuke breathes heavily as he hides behind a tree. The Spider Demon Father searches for him and finds the trail of blood leading to Inosuke’s hiding spot.] Father Urahh! Inosuke (Thoughts) O-Oh, crap! [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo, at Inosuke’s location. The Spider Demon Father stomps toward Inosuke.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Dammit! Hiding myself in a place like this… How pathetic is that? (Thoughts) Still, I gotta come up with a way. How do you slash someone who’s sword-proof? (Thoughts) What should I do? What should I do? Just how do I slash it?! (Thoughts) Think! Think! Think! Think -- [Action: The Spider Demon Father punches through the tree.] Father Urahh! Inosuke Woah! [Action: Inosuke continues running.] Inosuke This is bad! This is really bad! Until… Until he gets back, I gotta somehow…! What the hell kind of attitude is that?! [Action: Inosuke turns and charges toward the Spider Demon Father.] Inosuke Don’t mess around, dammit! Urahh! Urahhh! [Action: Inosuke jumps up and slices into the Spider Demon Father’s arm and begins striking one sword with the other.] Inosuke Curse you! Looks like I got infected by Tontarou’s germs! Messing around like that… That was way too close a call! Using my head? That’s so not me! [Action: Inosuke slices through one of the Spider Demon Father’s arms completely.] Father Urahhh!! Inosuke All right! Slashed you! It’s really simple. If you can’t slash something with one sword, all you gotta do is pound it with another sword! I mean, look! I have two swords! Hahahaha! I’m the almighty! Father Ngh! [Action: The Spider Demon Father runs away.] Inosuke Huh? [Action: Inosuke chases after the Spider Demon Father.] Inosuke Are you running away from me?! Hey, you! Come back here, dammit! [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Tanjirou faces off against Rui. Tanjirou has gotten cut several times and is breathing heavily.] Rui I just want to let you know… I won’t kill you in one blow. After ripping you to shreds, I’ll carve you up. But… if you take back what you said just now, I’ll do you a favor and kill you at once. Tanjirou I won’t take it back! What I said was the truth! The one who’s not making sense is you! Sister Ahh… Tanjirou You’re the one who’s mistaken! [Scene: At Inosuke’s location. Inosuke continues chasing after the Spider Demon Father.] Inosuke Damn! That bastard… Where the hell did he go, dammit?! Gah…! [Action: Inosuke doubles over.] Inosuke I’m telling ya, this doesn’t hurt! What doesn’t hurt doesn’t hurt! [Action: Inosuke stands back up.] Inosuke Now that it’s come to this, I’ll sniff it out for sure! [Action: Inosuke concentrates.] Inosuke Agh… Ngh… Ngh…! Ah… So, there you are! [Action: The Spider Demon Father hides in a tree.] Father Urahh… Inosuke You idiot piece of crap! How high did you climb up?! Damn you! So you’re plotting to make me use my head again, huh? In your dreams! Father Urahhh… [Action: The Spider Demon Father’s body clenches.] Inosuke What the… <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 90 of 341] eds, I’ll carve you up. But… if you take back what you said just now, I’ll do you a favor and kill you at once. Tanjirou I won’t take it back! What I said was the truth! The one who’s not making sense is you! Sister Ahh… Tanjirou You’re the one who’s mistaken! [Scene: At Inosuke’s location. Inosuke continues chasing after the Spider Demon Father.] Inosuke Damn! That bastard… Where the hell did he go, dammit?! Gah…! [Action: Inosuke doubles over.] Inosuke I’m telling ya, this doesn’t hurt! What doesn’t hurt doesn’t hurt! [Action: Inosuke stands back up.] Inosuke Now that it’s come to this, I’ll sniff it out for sure! [Action: Inosuke concentrates.] Inosuke Agh… Ngh… Ngh…! Ah… So, there you are! [Action: The Spider Demon Father hides in a tree.] Father Urahh… Inosuke You idiot piece of crap! How high did you climb up?! Damn you! So you’re plotting to make me use my head again, huh? In your dreams! Father Urahhh… [Action: The Spider Demon Father’s body clenches.] Inosuke What the… Oh, I get it! He’s trembling with fear and dread at the sight of me, huh? Hahahaha! Well, it’s a little too late for that! Father Urahhh… [Action: The Spider Demon Father begins to transform.] Inosuke What the… Now what? D-Did it just shed its skin?! Father Urah! [Action: The Spider Demon Father jumps down and looms above Inosuke.] Father Urahhh… Inosuke (Thoughts) Jeez. Come on, that’s bulking up way too much! (Thoughts) This is looking really bad for me. I’ve never sensed this much force from an opponent before! (Thoughts) I’ll get crushed just by his force! Father Urahhh! Inosuke (Thoughts) Ngh… It’s no good. I can’t win. [Action: Inosuke’s arms fall to his sides. The Spider Demon Father prepares to attack.] Father Urahh… Inosuke (Thoughts) I’m gonna die. (Thoughts) I’m gonna be killed. Tanjirou (Flashback) Don’t die! Inosuke Huh…? Tanjirou (Flashback) Don’t die until I get back! Hisa (Flashback) Always live your lives with great pride. I wish you luck in battle! Inosuke Ngh…! I’m not gonna lose… No way am I gonna lose! I’m Inosuke Hashibira of the Demon Slayer Corps! Just bring it on, you dirtbag! Father Urah! [Action: The Spider Demon Father sends Inosuke flying.] Inosuke (Thoughts) So fast! I can’t see it! [Action: Inosuke lands against a tree. The Spider Demon Father punches again.] Father Urah! Inosuke Ah! [Action: Inosuke jumps up above the Spider Demon Father's head.] Inosuke Beast Breathing… Fang Three. Devour! [Action: Inosuke attacks the Spider Demon Father, but his swords break.] Inosuke It snapped! Father Urah! [Action: The Spider Demon Father punches Inosuke into a tree. Inosuke falls to the ground.] Inosuke Ugh…! (Thoughts) Oh, crap! I failed to go on the defensive with my breath attack! Father Ngh… [Action: The Spider Demon Father picks Inosuke up by the head.] Father Don’t come near my family! [Action: The Spider Demon Father begins to squeeze Inosuke’s head.] Inosuke I’m not gonna die! (Thoughts) Beast Breathing, Fang One… Take this! Pierce! [Action: Inosuke stabs his swords into the Spider Demon Father’s throat.] Inosuke (Thoughts) They’re in! They’re in, but… what the hell? This thing isn’t even flinching! [Action: The Spider Demon Father lifts Inosuke further away and begins to squeeze harder.] Inosuke Ngh…! Ahh…! [Action: Inosuke has flashbacks of his mother.] Ino.Mother (Flashback) I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Inosuke. (Flashback) I want at least you to survive, Inosuke. Inosuke (Thoughts) Wh-Who are you? Gah… [Action: Blood pours from Inosuke’s boar head. Tomioka sprints at the Spider Demon Father and slices through his arm cleanly.] Father Urahh! Inosuke Guh… (Thoughts) Wh-What was that? (Thoughts) Did he slash it? That guy? (Thoughts) Wh-Who is that? Who on earth… Father Urahhh…! Urahh! [Action: The Spider Demon Father regrows his arm in an instant and attacks Tomioka.] Inosuke (Thoughts) He’s fast! Tomioka (Thoughts) Water Breathing, Fourth Form… Striking Tide! [Action: Tomioka attacks, beheading the Spider D <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 91 of 341] erce! [Action: Inosuke stabs his swords into the Spider Demon Father’s throat.] Inosuke (Thoughts) They’re in! They’re in, but… what the hell? This thing isn’t even flinching! [Action: The Spider Demon Father lifts Inosuke further away and begins to squeeze harder.] Inosuke Ngh…! Ahh…! [Action: Inosuke has flashbacks of his mother.] Ino.Mother (Flashback) I’m sorry. I’m sorry, Inosuke. (Flashback) I want at least you to survive, Inosuke. Inosuke (Thoughts) Wh-Who are you? Gah… [Action: Blood pours from Inosuke’s boar head. Tomioka sprints at the Spider Demon Father and slices through his arm cleanly.] Father Urahh! Inosuke Guh… (Thoughts) Wh-What was that? (Thoughts) Did he slash it? That guy? (Thoughts) Wh-Who is that? Who on earth… Father Urahhh…! Urahh! [Action: The Spider Demon Father regrows his arm in an instant and attacks Tomioka.] Inosuke (Thoughts) He’s fast! Tomioka (Thoughts) Water Breathing, Fourth Form… Striking Tide! [Action: Tomioka attacks, beheading the Spider Demon Father instantly.] Inosuke (Thoughts) H-Holy crap! (Thoughts) I-I’ve never seen anyone… as incredible as this guy! [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Tanjirou and Rui continue to face off.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Got it! The acrid odor is starting to fade, so now I can detect the scent of the threads! (Thoughts) I can take him on now! Rui (Thoughts) Hmph… He’s smarter than I thought. He doesn’t flinch back in fear. (Thoughts) Well, not that it matters anyway. [Action: Tanjirou launches toward Rui. Rui whips a spider thread at him.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Water Breathing, First Form! Water Surface Slash! [Action: Tanjirou slices at Rui’s spider thread, but his sword breaks.] Tanjirou Huh…? Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Giyuu Tomioka, Shinobu Kochou, Rui, Spider Demon Sister (Sister), Tanjuurou Kamado, Kie Kamado, young Tanjirou (Y.Tanjirou), young Nezuko (Y.Nezuko), Kakushi [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Tanjirou tries to slice through Rui’s spider thread, but his sword breaks.] Tanjirou Huh…? [Action: Tanjirou dodges, but the thread still slices his face.] Tanjirou Ngh…! [Action: Tanjirou lands on the ground and looks at his sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No way! My sword…! [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Inosuke catches his breath after Tomioka defeats the Spider Demon Father.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Amazing! (Thoughts) He’s on a different level! The force of his stroke is in a different class! He’s head and shoulders above the rest! (Thoughts) He slashed that tough-as-nails monster like tofu! (Thoughts) Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! [Action: Tomioka sheaths his sword.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Who is this guy?! I still have goosebumps, dammit! [Action: Tomioka glances at Inosuke and turns to leave.] Inosuke Hold up a second! Fight me, Mismatched Haori! You beat that Twelve Kizuki! And I’m gonna beat you! That’s how I’ve drawn it up! If I can do that… that’ll make me the most powerful of all! Tomioka Go back to training, idiot. Inosuke What the?! Tomioka That was no Twelve Kizuki or anything close to one. You can’t even tell that much? Inosuke Sure I can tell! I never thought that scrub could be one of the Twelve Kizuki, either! It was Tanjirou who said it was one of the Twelve Kizuki! All I did was repeat what he said, all right?! [Action: Tomioka ties Inosuke up to a tree and walks off.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Ngh…! What’s going on? Did he just tie me up? (Thoughts) So quick! This guy’s so quick! Wait, you! Come back here! Tomioka Stay out of battle if you don’t even realize how hurt you are. Inosuke Huh?! I can’t hear you! Your voice is too soft, and you walk too fast! I said hold up a second! Untie these ropes right now! Hey! Hey! Hey~!! [Scene: At Zenitsu’s location. Zenitsu breathes heavily as Shinobu stands over him.] Shinobu Yoo-hoo! Are you all right? Zenitsu Gramps… Shinobu Who are you calling “Gramps”? Zenitsu Just now, Gramps showed up, and told me not to give u <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 92 of 341] mioka Go back to training, idiot. Inosuke What the?! Tomioka That was no Twelve Kizuki or anything close to one. You can’t even tell that much? Inosuke Sure I can tell! I never thought that scrub could be one of the Twelve Kizuki, either! It was Tanjirou who said it was one of the Twelve Kizuki! All I did was repeat what he said, all right?! [Action: Tomioka ties Inosuke up to a tree and walks off.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Ngh…! What’s going on? Did he just tie me up? (Thoughts) So quick! This guy’s so quick! Wait, you! Come back here! Tomioka Stay out of battle if you don’t even realize how hurt you are. Inosuke Huh?! I can’t hear you! Your voice is too soft, and you walk too fast! I said hold up a second! Untie these ropes right now! Hey! Hey! Hey~!! [Scene: At Zenitsu’s location. Zenitsu breathes heavily as Shinobu stands over him.] Shinobu Yoo-hoo! Are you all right? Zenitsu Gramps… Shinobu Who are you calling “Gramps”? Zenitsu Just now, Gramps showed up, and told me not to give up. Shinobu Oh, you saw your life flashing before your eyes. According to one theory, the reason one sees such images just before death is because you’re searching for a way to avoid death by going through all your past experiences and memories. [Action: Shinobu prepares an antidote.] Shinobu Well, not that I can say for sure, since I’ve never experienced it myself… Right, you did a good job slowing down the poison’s path with your breathing. If you hadn’t been able to do that, you would’ve turned into a spider long ago. I’ll inject you with an antidote now, okay? [Action: Shinobu injects the antidote.] Zenitsu Ngh… Kakushi Hurry! Over here, over here! [Action: Zenitsu sees the Kakushi clean-up crew down below.] Kakushi Can we get them down? Be careful, okay? It’s all good! Everyone’s still alive! [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Tanjirou prepares to fight Rui with his broken sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My sword got snapped! I can’t believe it! (Thoughts) The threads this boy is controlling… Does that mean they’re even tougher than the body of that demon I couldn’t slash? (Thoughts) Forgive me, Mr. Urokodaki, Mr. Haganezuka! Thanks to my inexperience, my sword is now broken! [Action: Rui whips a spider thread at Tanjirou again. Tanjirou dodges the attacks.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No, this isn’t the time for that! Think! Think! (Thoughts) If I can’t slash those threads, then let me get right up in his face! (Thoughts) It’s no good! Those threads have a life of their own, and I can’t get through their attacks! (Thoughts) Even though he’s holding back enough not to kill me, he’s still overwhelming me to this degree! Rui Well? Do you still refuse to take back what you said? Tanjirou Ngh…! Rui Fine. In that case, you’ll get slashed to ribbons. [Action: Rui moves his arm, and a full spider web flies toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t dodge them all! [Action: Nezuko jumps in the way of Rui’s spider threads.] Rui Ah…! Tanjirou Ah…! Nezuko!! [Action: Nezuko falls forward, but Tanjirou grabs her and takes her to a more secluded area.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko! You protected me! I’m sorry! Sister A girl emerged from that box on his shoulders. But she has the aura of a demon! Ah…! [Action: Rui trembles.] Rui Hey, you… Is that… That girl… Is she your sibling? Tanjirou So what if she is?! [Action: Tanjirou trembles as he holds Nezuko’s arm together.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The wound is so deep! Her left wrist is about to fall off! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hurry up and heal! Hurry up and heal! Hurry up and heal! Rui Siblings… Siblings… The sister’s been turned into a demon. Sister R-Rui? Rui Yet, she stays by his side. The younger sister protected the elder brother. Risking her own life… That’s a genuine bond! I want it! Sister W-Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Please! I’m your elder sister! Don’t desert me! Rui Shut up! [Action: Rui attacks the Spider Demon Sister, slicing her body apart.] Sister Ah! Tanjirou Ahh… Rui None of you ever ma <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 93 of 341] o falls forward, but Tanjirou grabs her and takes her to a more secluded area.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko! You protected me! I’m sorry! Sister A girl emerged from that box on his shoulders. But she has the aura of a demon! Ah…! [Action: Rui trembles.] Rui Hey, you… Is that… That girl… Is she your sibling? Tanjirou So what if she is?! [Action: Tanjirou trembles as he holds Nezuko’s arm together.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The wound is so deep! Her left wrist is about to fall off! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hurry up and heal! Hurry up and heal! Hurry up and heal! Rui Siblings… Siblings… The sister’s been turned into a demon. Sister R-Rui? Rui Yet, she stays by his side. The younger sister protected the elder brother. Risking her own life… That’s a genuine bond! I want it! Sister W-Wait a minute! Wait a minute! Please! I’m your elder sister! Don’t desert me! Rui Shut up! [Action: Rui attacks the Spider Demon Sister, slicing her body apart.] Sister Ah! Tanjirou Ahh… Rui None of you ever managed to fulfill the roles you were given. Never. Not once. Sister W-Wait. I was the elder sister you wanted, wasn’t I? Give me a chance to redeem myself! Rui In that case, go kill those people wandering all over this mountain. If you do that, I’ll forgive you for what just happened. [Action: The Spider Demon Sister picks up her head.] Sister F-Fine. I’ll go kill them. [Action: The Spider Demon Sister runs off.] Rui Boy… Tanjirou Ah… Rui Boy, let’s talk. Come on out. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Boy? Talk? Rui The thing is, I was really moved. Seeing the bond you two share gave me chills. I doubt there are any words in this universe that can describe how moved I was. But now the only thing left for you is death by my hand. It would be sad if it were to come to pass, right? But there’s just one thing. Just one thing that will let you escape that. Your sister… Give your sister to me. If you hand her over without a fight, I’ll at least spare your life. Tanjirou I have no idea what you’re talking about! Rui Your little sister will be my little sister. Starting today. Tanjirou You didn’t actually think I’d ever agree to that. Not to mention, Nezuko’s not a thing! She has her own feelings and will! There’s no way she’ll ever be your sister! Rui It’s all right. No need to worry. Because I’ll create a bond between us. I’m stronger than you. I’m talking about the bond of terror. I’ll teach her what will happen if she defies me. Tanjirou I’ve had enough of this crazy talk! Using terror to shackle someone hand and foot is not the bond of a family! Unless you fix that basic misunderstanding, you’ll never get what you desire! Rui So irritating. Would you mind not shouting? We don’t see eye to eye, do we? [Action: Tanjirou removes Nezuko’s box from his back and walks out to face Rui.] Tanjirou I’ll never hand Nezuko over to you! Rui That’s okay, I guess. I’ll just kill you and then take her. Tanjirou I’ll cut off your head first! Rui That’s the spirit! I’d like to see you try it. [Action: Rui moves his hair, revealing that he is the Lower Rank 5.] Rui That is, if you can actually defeat a member of the Twelve Kizuki like me! [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Tanjirou and Rui face each other.] Rui Family. A father has his role as the father, and the mother has her role as the mother. The parents protect the children, and the elder brother and sister protect their younger siblings. No matter what. At the risk of their own lives. The way I see it, if you don’t understand your own role, there’s no reason for you to live. What about you? What is your role? Your role is to relinquish your younger sister to me and disappear. If you can’t do that, your only option is to die. Because you can’t defeat me. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Lower Five… Just as I thought! That power… This kid is a true Twelve Kizuki! (Thoughts) It won’t be easy to slash those threads. What should I do? With this broken sword… If that kid’s neck turns out to be tougher than the thread <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 94 of 341] . [Action: Rui moves his hair, revealing that he is the Lower Rank 5.] Rui That is, if you can actually defeat a member of the Twelve Kizuki like me! [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Tanjirou and Rui face each other.] Rui Family. A father has his role as the father, and the mother has her role as the mother. The parents protect the children, and the elder brother and sister protect their younger siblings. No matter what. At the risk of their own lives. The way I see it, if you don’t understand your own role, there’s no reason for you to live. What about you? What is your role? Your role is to relinquish your younger sister to me and disappear. If you can’t do that, your only option is to die. Because you can’t defeat me. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Lower Five… Just as I thought! That power… This kid is a true Twelve Kizuki! (Thoughts) It won’t be easy to slash those threads. What should I do? With this broken sword… If that kid’s neck turns out to be tougher than the threads… Rui I don’t like that look in your eyes. Glittering like that… What a fool you are. Don’t tell me… you think you’re going to beat me? [Action: Rui moves his hand, and the spider threads pull Nezuko toward him.] Tanjirou Ah…! Nezuko! [Action: Rui catches Nezuko.] Nezuko Ngh…! Rui All right, I’ve taken her now. Now do you recognize what your own role is? Tanjirou Let her go! [Action: Tanjirou charges toward Rui.] Rui But I told you I’d spare your life at least if you didn’t defy me. Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Nezuko scratches Rui’s face.] Tanjirou Urahhh! [Action: Rui sends his spider threads at Tanjirou again.] Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou dodges Rui’s attack but is sent back.] Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko’s gone! [Action: Blood falls onto Tanjirou’s sword.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Nezuko hangs from a spider web above.] Tanjirou Ahh… Nezuko!! Nezuko Ngh… Rui Stop that hollering. I’m sure that’s not enough to kill her. After all, she’s a demon. But it looks like I’ll have to teach her a lesson after all. I’m going to let her bleed for a while. If she doesn’t learn to be docile, I’ll just leave her like that until daybreak… and let her roast for a bit. Tanjirou You let Nezuko… Let her go! [Action: Tanjirou charges at Rui again. Rui sends more spider threads at Tanjirou. Tanjirou dodges the attack but falls. Rui kicks him into the air.] Tanjirou Agh! [Action: Tanjirou lands in a bush. Rui smacks him in the face, sending him away. Tanjirou stands but breathes heavily.] Rui Look, you… I’m sure I’m mistaken, but… [Action: Rui walks toward Tanjirou.] Rui … you don’t think that if you get close enough to me, you can chop off my head, do you? Fine by me. Here. Give it a shot. [Action: Rui stands with his arms spread.] Tanjirou Ngh…! [Action: Tanjirou swings to attack Rui, but Rui dodges the attack. Tanjirou swings at Rui’s neck, but his sword does nothing.] Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) The blade… won’t go through! Ngh… Ngh…! Rui Didn’t I tell you? You have no chance against me. [Action: Rui kicks Tanjirou away.] Tanjirou Agh! [Action: Tanjirou smashes into a tree.] Rui My body is more durable than any thread I manipulate. If you can’t even slash those threads, you don’t have a chance in hell of slashing my neck. Nezuko Ngh! Ngh!! Tanjirou (Thoughts) S-So powerful. His power is on a whole different level than any other demon I’ve fought! (Thoughts) So this is a Twelve Kizuki’s… The power of a demon closely related to Kibutsuji? Nezuko Ngh! Ngh!! Ngh! Rui You’re making too much noise. Quiet down a bit. [Action: The spider threads dig into Nezuko’s body more.] Nezuko Ngh!! Tanjirou Stop that! Rui I’m your elder brother now. Enough of that infernal wailing. Tanjirou Ngh…! (Thoughts) Calm down! Don’t get emotional! If you keep this up, you’ll be playing right into his hands! [Action: Nezuko loses consciousness.] Rui Hm? Did she pass out? Is she asleep? This demon has a unique aura. There’s something about her that’s not like the rest of us. Interesting. Tanjirou ( <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 95 of 341] on: Rui kicks Tanjirou away.] Tanjirou Agh! [Action: Tanjirou smashes into a tree.] Rui My body is more durable than any thread I manipulate. If you can’t even slash those threads, you don’t have a chance in hell of slashing my neck. Nezuko Ngh! Ngh!! Tanjirou (Thoughts) S-So powerful. His power is on a whole different level than any other demon I’ve fought! (Thoughts) So this is a Twelve Kizuki’s… The power of a demon closely related to Kibutsuji? Nezuko Ngh! Ngh!! Ngh! Rui You’re making too much noise. Quiet down a bit. [Action: The spider threads dig into Nezuko’s body more.] Nezuko Ngh!! Tanjirou Stop that! Rui I’m your elder brother now. Enough of that infernal wailing. Tanjirou Ngh…! (Thoughts) Calm down! Don’t get emotional! If you keep this up, you’ll be playing right into his hands! [Action: Nezuko loses consciousness.] Rui Hm? Did she pass out? Is she asleep? This demon has a unique aura. There’s something about her that’s not like the rest of us. Interesting. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Concentrate! Control your breathing! Unleash the most precise, final Form! (Thoughts) Total Concentration! [Action: Tanjirou launches toward Rui.] Rui You still don’t realize how futile it is? [Action: Rui sends spider threads at Tanjirou, but Tanjirou knocks them away with his sword.] Rui Ah… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Water Breathing! Tenth Form! Constant Flux! [Action: Tanjirou slashes through some of the spider threads.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I slashed them! I was able to slash the threads! Rui (Thoughts) Gathering force with each rotation… This could be trouble. Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can do it! If I can keep closing the distance between us, I can defeat him! Rui Hey… You don’t think these threads are at maximum strength, do you? Blood Demon Art… Cutting Thread Cage. I have no more use for you. Goodbye. [Action: Rui unleashes his Blood Demon Art. A cage of spider threads encloses Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No good! I can’t slash these threads! (Thoughts) I’m still not getting enough spin. These are giving off a totally different scent than the other threads! (Thoughts) But I can’t afford to lose, no matter what! (Thoughts) I’m gonna die. I’m gonna lose! I’m… [Scene: In the past, in Tanjirou’s memory. A young Tanjirou and Nezuko dance and play as their father Tanjuurou watches them.] Y.Tanjirou, Y.Nezuko Hahahaha! Tanjirou Father… Tanjuurou Tanjirou… Breathe. Get your breathing under control and become Hinokami. [Scene: In another memory. A baby Tanjirou watches Tanjuurou perform a dance.] Kie Tanjirou? Look. It’s your father’s kagura dance. Our family works with fire, so to ward off injuries and disasters, we offer this dance to Hinokami, along with our prayers, on New Year’s Day. Y.Tanjirou Hey, Mother… Kie Hm? Y.Tanjirou How can Father dance like that in the snow for so long when he’s so frail? I bet my lungs would freeze. [Scene: In another memory. Tanjuurou sits in bed as Tanjirou listens.] Tanjuurou There’s a breathing technique. A way to breathe so that you won’t exhaust yourself, no matter how much you move. Y.Tanjirou Breathe? Tanjuurou Right. If you can master the correct way to breathe, you’ll be able to dance forever, too. The cold won’t bother you, either. Tanjirou, if nothing else, make sure this kagura and these earrings get passed down to you uninterrupted. That’s what I promised. [Scene: In the present. Tanjirou takes a deep breath.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Dance! [Action: Tanjirou slices through the Blood Demon Art threads.] Rui (Thoughts) The threads…! [Action: Rui sends more Blood Demon Art threads toward Tanjirou. Tanjirou gets cut but continues forward.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t stop! Keep running! (Thoughts) If you stop now, it’ll bring on the repercussions of forcibly switching from Water Breathing to Hinokami Dance Breathing! (Thoughts) When that happens, I’ll be immobile for a while! (Thoughts) That’s why I gotta do it now! (Thoughts) Run! You gotta protect Nezuko! Urahhh! [Actio <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 96 of 341] athe so that you won’t exhaust yourself, no matter how much you move. Y.Tanjirou Breathe? Tanjuurou Right. If you can master the correct way to breathe, you’ll be able to dance forever, too. The cold won’t bother you, either. Tanjirou, if nothing else, make sure this kagura and these earrings get passed down to you uninterrupted. That’s what I promised. [Scene: In the present. Tanjirou takes a deep breath.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Dance! [Action: Tanjirou slices through the Blood Demon Art threads.] Rui (Thoughts) The threads…! [Action: Rui sends more Blood Demon Art threads toward Tanjirou. Tanjirou gets cut but continues forward.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t stop! Keep running! (Thoughts) If you stop now, it’ll bring on the repercussions of forcibly switching from Water Breathing to Hinokami Dance Breathing! (Thoughts) When that happens, I’ll be immobile for a while! (Thoughts) That’s why I gotta do it now! (Thoughts) Run! You gotta protect Nezuko! Urahhh! [Action: Tanjirou continues forward, slashing through more spider threads.] Rui (Thoughts) This guy…! [Action: Rui retreats, but Tanjirou continues after him. Tanjirou sees the Opening Thread.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I see the Opening Thread! Rui Ngh…! [Action: Rui sends another attack toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) You gotta take him down now! Even if it means… getting slashed by him at the same time! [Scene: In Nezuko’s subconscious. Kie calls out to Nezuko.] Kie Nezuko… Nezuko… Wake up, Nezuko. You have to save your brother. I know you can do it now, Nezuko. Do your best. [Action: Nezuko does not wake up.] Kie Please, Nezuko. Or your brother will be killed, too! [Scene: In the real world. Nezuko wakes up.] Nezuko (Thoughts) Blood Demon Art… Exploding Blood! [Action: The spider strings ignite.] Rui Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou jumps through the flames and hits Rui’s neck with his sword.] Rui (Thoughts) No way! The threads burned and snapped! Tanjirou The bond between Nezuko and me… can’t be… severed by anyone! [Action: Tanjirou slices through Rui’s neck, and Rui’s head goes flying.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Giyuu Tomioka, Shinobu Kochou, Rui, Spider Demon Mother (Mother), Spider Demon Sister (Sister), Spider Demon Older Sister (O.Sister), Murata, other Demon Slayers (Slayers) [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Nezuko uses her Blood Demon Art during the fight between Tanjirou and Rui.] Nezuko (Thoughts) Blood Demon Art… Exploding Blood! [Action: Nezuko uses her Blood Demon Art, setting Rui’s spider threads on fire.] Rui Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou slashes through the flames and swings at Rui’s neck.] Rui Ngh! Tanjirou The bond between Nezuko and me… can’t be… severed by anyone! [Action: Tanjirou slices through Rui’s neck. Rui’s head goes flying.] [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Rui’s head falls to the ground, and his body collapses. Tanjirou also falls to the ground. The spider threads holding Nezuko burn away, and Nezuko falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Nezuko… Nezuko! Ngh… I won… I won… My father saved me… I’m not sure why I was able to unleash that attack with the kagura that’s been in our family for generations. But that was what saved me! I was able to beat him! [Action: Tanjirou sits up, but his vision is blurry.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Huh? I can’t see Nezuko! Is it because I took way too many breaths? Agh…! [Action: Tanjirou clutches at his chest.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This ringing in my ears is brutal! My whole body is throbbing with pain! [Action: Tanjirou begins crawling forward.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I gotta… heal up fast! (Thoughts) I’m still not done fighting! I gotta go save Inosuke! Right away! [Action: Tanjirou smells a strong stench.] Tanjirou Ah! (Thoughts) The scent of blood just got stronger! (Thoughts) Come to think of it, it didn’t give off the smell of ash. Don’t tell me… [Action: Rui’s body approaches Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Even though I chopped off his head?! [Action: Rui pulls on some spid <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 97 of 341] nd.] Tanjirou Nezuko… Nezuko! Ngh… I won… I won… My father saved me… I’m not sure why I was able to unleash that attack with the kagura that’s been in our family for generations. But that was what saved me! I was able to beat him! [Action: Tanjirou sits up, but his vision is blurry.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Huh? I can’t see Nezuko! Is it because I took way too many breaths? Agh…! [Action: Tanjirou clutches at his chest.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This ringing in my ears is brutal! My whole body is throbbing with pain! [Action: Tanjirou begins crawling forward.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I gotta… heal up fast! (Thoughts) I’m still not done fighting! I gotta go save Inosuke! Right away! [Action: Tanjirou smells a strong stench.] Tanjirou Ah! (Thoughts) The scent of blood just got stronger! (Thoughts) Come to think of it, it didn’t give off the smell of ash. Don’t tell me… [Action: Rui’s body approaches Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Even though I chopped off his head?! [Action: Rui pulls on some spider threads attached to his head.] Rui You thought you defeated me? Poor kid. Did your pathetic delusion bring you joy? I cut off my head myself with my own threads… before you could chop it off. Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou continues crawling forward.] Rui Enough. I’ll kill both you and your sister. I haven’t been this enraged in a long time. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Get up! Get up right now! (Thoughts) Get your breathing under control! Hurry! Right now! Rui But I wonder why you’re not burning up. [Action: Rui reattaches his head.] Rui It was only me and my threads that caught fire, right? I don’t know if it’s your sister’s power, but thanks for getting me super annoyed. Now I can carve you up with no regrets. Tanjirou (Thoughts) If you use the correct breathing techniques, it makes no difference how exhausted you are! Rui Blood Demon Art… Murderous Eye Basket! [Action: Blood Demon Art spider threads begin to surround Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t panic! Don’t let it disrupt your breathing! Calm down… if you can calm down! (Thoughts) I can’t raise… my arm! [Action: Blood Demon Art spider threads cut into Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Giyuu comes up from behind and cuts the spider threads.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Somebody’s here. Is it Zenitsu? Giyuu You did a good job holding out until I got here. Leave the rest to me. Tanjirou Ahh…! Rui You’re like an endless stream of lowlifes always getting in my way! Blood Demon Art… Cutting Thread Rotation! [Action: Rui sends an attack at Giyuu.] Giyuu Total Concentration… Water Breathing… Eleventh Form. Dead Calm. Tanjirou Eleventh Form?! Rui Who cares about your Eleventh Form?! [Action: Rui’s attack moves toward Giyuu, but the attacks do nothing.] Rui What? (Thoughts) What’s going on? What did he do? (Thoughts) The instant I got up in his face, the threads scattered. (Thoughts) Not one of them reached him? The toughest threads of all got slashed? That’s impossible! One more time! [Action: Rui holds out his hands for another attack. In an instant, Giyuu beheads Rui.] [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. The Spider Demon Sister runs through the trees.] Sister (Thoughts) I messed up! I messed up! (Thoughts) And I was the only one who never messed up until now in this “Pretend Family” game! [Scene: In the past. The Spider Demon Sister, who is not yet a Spider Demon, is being chased by a group of Demon Slayers. She falls to the ground.] Sister Ngh! Ah… Slayers We finally drove her into a corner! Hey, look at that. Huh? [Action: Rui stands on top of a house.] Slayers A demon? It’s just a kid. But even if it looks like a kid, it’s still a demon. If we let it go, it’ll devour humans. Rui Hey… Hey… You want me to save you? Sister Ah… Huh? Rui In return, will you do what I ask? Sister I’ll do anything! I’ll do whatever you want, so please save me! Rui Then become a part of my family. Sister I will! I’ll do it! Slayer What are they talking about? [Action: A Demon Slayer approaches the Spider Demo <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 98 of 341] ds for another attack. In an instant, Giyuu beheads Rui.] [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. The Spider Demon Sister runs through the trees.] Sister (Thoughts) I messed up! I messed up! (Thoughts) And I was the only one who never messed up until now in this “Pretend Family” game! [Scene: In the past. The Spider Demon Sister, who is not yet a Spider Demon, is being chased by a group of Demon Slayers. She falls to the ground.] Sister Ngh! Ah… Slayers We finally drove her into a corner! Hey, look at that. Huh? [Action: Rui stands on top of a house.] Slayers A demon? It’s just a kid. But even if it looks like a kid, it’s still a demon. If we let it go, it’ll devour humans. Rui Hey… Hey… You want me to save you? Sister Ah… Huh? Rui In return, will you do what I ask? Sister I’ll do anything! I’ll do whatever you want, so please save me! Rui Then become a part of my family. Sister I will! I’ll do it! Slayer What are they talking about? [Action: A Demon Slayer approaches the Spider Demon Sister.] Slayer All right, it’s over for you! [Action: Rui kills all the Demon Slayers in one move. The Spider Demon Sister turns to see Rui’s family.] Sister Ah… Ahh… [Action: Rui takes the Spider Demon Sister’s hand.] Rui Welcome. Starting today, you’re part of my family, too. [Scene: In the past. The Spider Demon Sister, who is not yet a Spider Demon, sits in a room with Rui and the older sister. Rui cuts his finger and adds a drop of blood to a dish of water. The older sister offers the dish to the Spider Demon Sister.] O.Sister Drink this. Our family’s power belongs to Rui. Since we were all weak demons, Rui shared his power with us. Because Rui is one of that person’s favorites, he gets special permission to do this kind of thing. [Action: The Spider Demon Sister drinks the blood.] Sister Ngh! Ah… Rui Do you feel it? You don’t have to fear those demon hunters anymore. Now then, time for the finishing touches. [Action: Rui grabs the Spider Demon Sister’s face and begins to pull.] Sister Ahhh!! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister finishes her transformation sometime later.] Rui All right, you can look up now. Congratulations. You’re truly part of the family now. [Scene: Sometime later. The older sister explains the situation to the Spider Demon Sister.] O.Sister We’re only playing house. Sister Huh? O.Sister We have no blood ties. We’re just a clan of assorted strangers. [Action: Outside, Rui beats the Spider Demon Mother, who has accidentally reverted back to her original form.] Mother I’m so sorry! I’ll do better, Rui! I’ll practice! Forgive me! I’m so sorry I couldn’t do it well! It’s just that I revert by accident sometimes! [Action: Rui pulls on a spider thread around the Spider Demon Mother’s throat.] Mother Ahh! Ahh… Ah… Rui I don’t want to hear your excuses, Mother. [Action: The Spider Demon Mother transforms into her Spider Demon form.] Rui Play the role of mother like you should. Mother I know what I must do, Rui. O.Sister We were all so scared of the demon hunters and just wanted companions. It’s not like we wanted to take part in this baffling “Pretend Family” game. But those who fail to go along with Rui’s demands and orders get carved up or have their intellect taken from them or get strung up, exposed to the sunlight. I’ve had enough of this. Sister I’m going to pretend I never heard you say that… O.Sister I know you’re not a fool. Unlike all the others. Let’s run away together. I wouldn’t say this to anyone but you. You’re the one person I truly think of as my younger sister. [Action: The older sister offers her hand. The Spider Demon Sister takes it.] O.Sister Tomorrow, Rui is going to be summoned by that person and descend the mountain. That’s our chance to escape. [Scene: The next day. The older sister and the Spider Demon Sister run down the mountain. Rui is waiting at the base.] O.Sister Ah… [Action: The Spider Demon Sister lets go of the older sister’s hand and walks to Rui’s side. Later, the older siste <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 99 of 341] scared of the demon hunters and just wanted companions. It’s not like we wanted to take part in this baffling “Pretend Family” game. But those who fail to go along with Rui’s demands and orders get carved up or have their intellect taken from them or get strung up, exposed to the sunlight. I’ve had enough of this. Sister I’m going to pretend I never heard you say that… O.Sister I know you’re not a fool. Unlike all the others. Let’s run away together. I wouldn’t say this to anyone but you. You’re the one person I truly think of as my younger sister. [Action: The older sister offers her hand. The Spider Demon Sister takes it.] O.Sister Tomorrow, Rui is going to be summoned by that person and descend the mountain. That’s our chance to escape. [Scene: The next day. The older sister and the Spider Demon Sister run down the mountain. Rui is waiting at the base.] O.Sister Ah… [Action: The Spider Demon Sister lets go of the older sister’s hand and walks to Rui’s side. Later, the older sister is cut and left to burn in the morning sun.] O.Sister Ah… Ahh… Rui How disappointing. [Action: Rui and the Spider Demon Sister leave. The older sister burns when the sun rises.] [Scene: In the present. The Spider Demon Sister runs through the forest.] Sister (Thoughts) They were all fools, but I’m not like them! Even so, I messed up! [Scene: Earlier in the evening. The Spider Demon Sister informs Rui of the situation.] Sister (Flashback) Rui… Rui! Mother’s been killed! And our elder brother, too! (Flashback) What should we do? The demon hunters aren’t far behind… (Flashback) Listen… [Action: The Spider Demon Sister’s eyes revert back to their previous form.] Sister (Flashback) Sh-Shouldn’t we make a run for it? [Action: Rui turns to the Spider Demon Sister and walks toward her.] Sister (Flashback) Don’t… [Action: Rui cuts the Spider Demon Sister.] Sister (Flashback) Ahh! Ah… Rui (Flashback) You know, don’t you? I really hate it when your face reverts. Tanjirou (Flashback) Ah! Rui (Flashback) What are you looking at? This isn’t some show, you know. [Scene: In the present. The Spider Demon Sister continues running through the forest.] Sister (Thoughts) I only got my face slashed, so I got off easy! Murata Ah… A demon! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister shoots her threads toward Murata.] Murata Eek! [Action: Murata is wrapped in a ball of the Spider Demon Sister’s thread.] Murata What the?! Ngh! [Action: Murata tries to cut through the Spider Demon Sister’s thread but can’t.] Sister It’s futile. You’ll never cut through them. You see, my Ball of Yarn may feel soft, but it’s extremely hard. [Action: Digestive enzymes begin to leak into the ball.] Murata Ahhh! Sister First, the solvent will melt those clothes out of the way. And then, it’ll be your turn. You’ll be reduced to mush in now time, and then I’ll feed on you. [Action: Shinobu lands behind the Spider Demon Sister.] Shinobu Wow, how amazing! Do you release those threads from the palms of your hands? Sister Ah… Shinobu Good evening. The moon is quite lovely tonight, don’t you think? Sister Ah! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister jumps back and shoots her thread at Shinobu. Shinobu dodges the attacks and attacks the Spider Demon Sister, eventually pushing her to the ground.] Sister Ngh… Urgh… Ah… Ah… Shinobu I can see you have no intention of being my friend. Sister W-W-Wait! I beg of you! I’m being forced to do this! If I defy him, I’ll be slashed to shreds! Shinobu Ah… Is that right? That does sound tragic! I’ll spare you! Let’s be friends! Sister Y-You’re going to spare me? Shinobu Yes! But in order for us to be friends, I must ask you a few questions. Sister Ah… Shinobu Sweet young girl, how many people have you killed? Sister Five. [Action: The Spider Demon Sister begins to tear up. She turns away.] Sister But I was ordered to! I had no choice! Shinobu There’s no need to lie about it. Because I already know. Murata Help me! Somebody! Shinobu That spell you cast to turn one of our men in <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 100 of 341] h… Shinobu Good evening. The moon is quite lovely tonight, don’t you think? Sister Ah! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister jumps back and shoots her thread at Shinobu. Shinobu dodges the attacks and attacks the Spider Demon Sister, eventually pushing her to the ground.] Sister Ngh… Urgh… Ah… Ah… Shinobu I can see you have no intention of being my friend. Sister W-W-Wait! I beg of you! I’m being forced to do this! If I defy him, I’ll be slashed to shreds! Shinobu Ah… Is that right? That does sound tragic! I’ll spare you! Let’s be friends! Sister Y-You’re going to spare me? Shinobu Yes! But in order for us to be friends, I must ask you a few questions. Sister Ah… Shinobu Sweet young girl, how many people have you killed? Sister Five. [Action: The Spider Demon Sister begins to tear up. She turns away.] Sister But I was ordered to! I had no choice! Shinobu There’s no need to lie about it. Because I already know. Murata Help me! Somebody! Shinobu That spell you cast to turn one of our men into a cocoon was most impressive! You’ve devoured at least eighty humans, haven’t you? Sister No, of course I haven’t eaten that many. I only killed those five. Shinobu But I came here from the west, you know. The west, my dear. On the west side of that mountain, I saw hordes of cocoons hanging from the trees. The human captives inside had been liquefied. All massacred. In that spot alone, I counted at least fourteen cocoons. Fourteen humans. All dead. Oh, it’s not that I’m angry. I’m only trying to confirm the accurate toll. Sister What good will it do you to confirm that? Shinobu You’ll receive the penalty you deserve and be reborn! Sister Penalty? Shinobu That way, you and I can become friends. If you go unpunished after having taken all those lives, your victims will never get justice. [Action: Shinobu opens the Spider Demon Sister’s eye.] Sister Ah…! Shinobu I could gouge out your eyeballs or slash your stomach to rip out your organs. For every person you’ve killed, I shall torture you. And after you’ve suffered through all of the pain and agony, your sins will be forgiven. Let’s both give it our all! Don’t worry! Since you’re a demon, my dear, surely it won’t kill you and neither will there be any after effects! Sister Who do you think you’re kidding?! Die! You damn witch! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister holds out her hands to attack Shinobu. Shinobu jumps up, and the Spider Demon Sister shoots her threads at Shinobu. After attacking, she rolls out of the way. Shinobu has cut all the Spider Demon Sister’s threads.] Shinobu I can see that we’ll never be friends. Oh, what a pity! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister turns to attack again but can’t find Shinobu. Shinobu attacks from above. A swarm of butterflies passes over the Spider Demon Sister, and one lands on her finger. The butterfly rots away, and the Spider Demon Sister begins bleeding.] Sister Ah… Ahh… [Action: Shinobu pierces the Spider Demon Sister with her sword.] Shinobu Insect Breathing, Butterfly Dance… Caprice. Sister Ah… (Thoughts) My head… hasn’t been cut off! (Thoughts) That’s the sword she’s using? (Thoughts) I see. She’s too tiny and has no arm strength, so beheading is beyond her. That’s someone I can defeat! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister holds her hand out to attack but feels a strong sensation.] Sister Ah…! Ah… Ahh… Ahhh! [Action: Pustules begin to form on the Spider Demon Sister, and she falls to the ground.] Shinobu You mustn’t think you’re safe just because you haven’t been beheaded. Because there are swordswomen like me who use poison. Demon Slayer Corps, Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kochou. I may be the only swordswoman among the Hashiras unable to decapitate demons, but as I’ve created a poison lethal to demons, I’m also rather awesome. Oh, pardon me! You’re dead, so you can’t hear me, can you? Careless of me! [Action: Shinobu cuts Murata out of the silk ball.] Murata Ngh… Shinobu Are you all right? Murata Yes… Just barely! What happened to the demon? <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 101 of 341] fly Dance… Caprice. Sister Ah… (Thoughts) My head… hasn’t been cut off! (Thoughts) That’s the sword she’s using? (Thoughts) I see. She’s too tiny and has no arm strength, so beheading is beyond her. That’s someone I can defeat! [Action: The Spider Demon Sister holds her hand out to attack but feels a strong sensation.] Sister Ah…! Ah… Ahh… Ahhh! [Action: Pustules begin to form on the Spider Demon Sister, and she falls to the ground.] Shinobu You mustn’t think you’re safe just because you haven’t been beheaded. Because there are swordswomen like me who use poison. Demon Slayer Corps, Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kochou. I may be the only swordswoman among the Hashiras unable to decapitate demons, but as I’ve created a poison lethal to demons, I’m also rather awesome. Oh, pardon me! You’re dead, so you can’t hear me, can you? Careless of me! [Action: Shinobu cuts Murata out of the silk ball.] Murata Ngh… Shinobu Are you all right? Murata Yes… Just barely! What happened to the demon? Shouldn’t you finish it off? Shinobu I killed her with wisteria poison. She’s already dead, so if we leave her, she’ll rot. I’m a pharmaceuticals expert! Your clothes did get dissolved, but your body is more or less unscathed! I’m so glad! [Action: Murata frantically covers himself.] Murata Eek… Ahhh…! Shinobu Now then, as for the whereabouts of the demon that forced this girl to do his bidding… Did Tomioka beat me to it, then? [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Tanjirou crawls toward Nezuko.] Tanjirou Nezuko… Nezuko! [Action: Giyuu beheads Rui.] Rui (Thoughts) I’ll kill them! I’ll kill them! I’ll kill those siblings no matter what! Siblings! [Scene: In Rui’s subconscious. The Spider Demon Mother approaches Rui.] Mother (Thoughts) What is it that you want to do, Rui? What do you mean by “family”? Rui (Thoughts) I don’t know. Because I have no memories of when I was a human. Mother (Thoughts) Is that why you made us pretend to be your family? Rui (Thoughts) I thought that if I could feel a family bond, my memories would come back. (Thoughts) The bond of a real family… (Thoughts) That’s right. I… [Scene: In the present. Rui watches as Tanjirou cradles Nezuko.] Tanjirou Nezuko… Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Rui, Rui’s mother (Mother), Rui’s father (Father), Giyuu Tomioka, Shinobu Kochou, Kanao Tsuyuri, Muzan Kibutsuji, Gotou, other Kakushi members (Kakushi), kasugai crows, demon slayer (Slayer) [Scene: In the past. A group of children plays in the snow.] Children Ngh… There! Woah! Hehehe… Mm… Ngh! Hahahaha! Hahahaha! There! [Action: Rui, who is still a human child, stands on the side, watching the other children play. He walks forward but trips and falls. He coughs and looks toward the sky.] Rui Ahh… [Action: Rui’s mother rushes to his side.] Mother Rui! Rui! Rui! What are you doing? You know you’re not supposed to be outside! [Scene: In Rui’s memory. Rui, still a human child, sits in bed.] Rui (Narration) I’ve always been very frail, ever since I was a child. (Narration) I was never able to run. Even walking was a struggle. Ah… [Action: Kibutsuji appears in Rui’s room.] Rui (Narration) That was until Lord Muzan appeared. Kibutsuji You pitiful thing. Let me save you. Rui (Narration) My parents weren’t happy about it. (Narration) Because at the cost of a strong body, I could never see the sun again. I also had to start devouring humans. [Scene: In Rui’s memory. Rui has killed a human. His father finds the body on the floor.] Father What have you done? What on earth have you done? Rui! [Action: Rui’s mother cries.] Rui (Narration) Long ago, I heard a wonderful story. (Narration) It was about a father who died saving his drowning child. (Narration) I was deeply moved. Such astounding parental love, and such a wonderful bond, too. (Narration) The father who drowned in the river had fulfilled his role as a parent. (Narration) And yet, for some reason, my parents… [Scene: In Rui’s m <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 102 of 341] on) I’ve always been very frail, ever since I was a child. (Narration) I was never able to run. Even walking was a struggle. Ah… [Action: Kibutsuji appears in Rui’s room.] Rui (Narration) That was until Lord Muzan appeared. Kibutsuji You pitiful thing. Let me save you. Rui (Narration) My parents weren’t happy about it. (Narration) Because at the cost of a strong body, I could never see the sun again. I also had to start devouring humans. [Scene: In Rui’s memory. Rui has killed a human. His father finds the body on the floor.] Father What have you done? What on earth have you done? Rui! [Action: Rui’s mother cries.] Rui (Narration) Long ago, I heard a wonderful story. (Narration) It was about a father who died saving his drowning child. (Narration) I was deeply moved. Such astounding parental love, and such a wonderful bond, too. (Narration) The father who drowned in the river had fulfilled his role as a parent. (Narration) And yet, for some reason, my parents… [Scene: In Rui’s memory. Rui’s father holds a knife, ready to kill Rui in his sleep.] Rui (Narration) My own parents tried to kill me. (Narration) All my mother did was sob, not even lifting a finger to protect me. [Action: Rui kills his father and mother.] Rui (Narration) They must’ve been imposters. (Narration) The bond between us wasn’t real. Mother I’m sorry… Rui (Thoughts) She’s saying something. She’s still alive? Mother I’m so sorry… for not giving you a strong, healthy body. Rui Ah… (Narration) Those were my mother’s last words as she passed away. (Thoughts) She’s dead. Father (Flashback) It’s all right, Rui. We’ll be following you soon. Rui (Narration) I was so enraged that my father had tried to kill me that his words went over my head. But in that moment, I realized that he meant to die with me to atone for my sin of having murdered another. (Narration) It was a genuine bond. And that night, I severed it with my own two hands. (Narration) Even so, Lord Muzan gave me words of encouragement. Kibutsuji This was your parents’ fault for refusing to accept you. Take pride in your strength. Rui (Narration) I had no choice but to look at it that way. I couldn’t bear the weight of what I’d done. Ahh…! [Scene: In the present. Rui has been beheaded. Tanjirou protects Nezuko. Rui’s body continues toward Tanjirou and Nezuko.] Rui (Thoughts) Even knowing that I had only myself to blame… day after day, I missed my parents so much that I could barely stand it. (Thoughts) Even after creating a fake family, that feeling of emptiness wouldn’t go away. Since I was always the most powerful, there was no one who could protect me, no one who could shield me. (Thoughts) The stronger I became, the less I remembered from the time I was a human. I was losing sight of what it was I wanted to do, seeking a bond that I could never have. [Action: Rui’s body collapses near Tanjirou and Nezuko. He reaches out toward them.] Rui (Thoughts) It was simply out of my reach, no matter who I strained to get my hands on it. Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Rui’s arm falls.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) That small body gives off the scent of overwhelming grief. [Action: Tanjirou puts his hand on Rui’s back.] Rui (Thoughts) So warm… Hands as warm and gentle as sunlight… (Thoughts) Now I remember it as clear as day. What I wanted to do was apologize. (Thoughts) I’m sorry. Everything… Everything was my fault. (Thoughts) I hope you can forgive me. But since I’ve killed so many people, I’m going to hell, aren’t I? (Thoughts) Father… Mother… I can’t go to the same place as you, can I? [Scene: In Rui’s subconscious. Rui’s Father has his hand on Rui’s back.] Father That’s not true. Rui Ah… Father Even if it’s to hell, we’ll be going together. Rui Ah… Father Rui… Rui Father… Mother… Mother Rui… No matter where you go, we’ll be with you. [Action: Rui returns to his human form and begins to cry.] Rui Ahhh! [Action: Rui hugs his parents.] Rui Everything… was my fault! I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I’m sor <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 103 of 341] o get my hands on it. Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Rui’s arm falls.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) That small body gives off the scent of overwhelming grief. [Action: Tanjirou puts his hand on Rui’s back.] Rui (Thoughts) So warm… Hands as warm and gentle as sunlight… (Thoughts) Now I remember it as clear as day. What I wanted to do was apologize. (Thoughts) I’m sorry. Everything… Everything was my fault. (Thoughts) I hope you can forgive me. But since I’ve killed so many people, I’m going to hell, aren’t I? (Thoughts) Father… Mother… I can’t go to the same place as you, can I? [Scene: In Rui’s subconscious. Rui’s Father has his hand on Rui’s back.] Father That’s not true. Rui Ah… Father Even if it’s to hell, we’ll be going together. Rui Ah… Father Rui… Rui Father… Mother… Mother Rui… No matter where you go, we’ll be with you. [Action: Rui returns to his human form and begins to cry.] Rui Ahhh! [Action: Rui hugs his parents.] Rui Everything… was my fault! I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I’m sorry… I’m sorry! [Scene: In the real world. Rui’s body completely disintegrates.] Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Tomioka steps on Rui’s remaining clothing.] Tanjirou Ah! Tomioka Don’t waste your sympathy on a demon that has devoured humans. It doesn’t matter if it looks like a child. It’s still a hideous monster that’s lived for decades. Tanjirou To avenge the people who were killed, to make sure there are no more victims… I’ll bring my blade down on any demon’s neck without mercy. But as for those for whom being a demon meant despair, those who regretted their actions, I will never trample over them! Because even demons used to be human at some point! They were once human, like you and I! Please step off of him! (Thoughts) They’re not hideous monsters at all! Demons are hopeless creatures! They’re tragic creatures! Ngh… [Action: Tomioka sees Nezuko and recognizes Tanjirou and Nezuko from the day they met.] Tomioka Ah… You’re… [Action: Butterflies appear in the area. Shinobu flies toward Tanjirou, Nezuko, and Tomioka. Tomioka prepares to draw his sword.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Tanjirou clutches Nezuko closer, and Tomioka steps over him protectively. Tomioka deflects Shinobu’s attack.] Shinobu Oh? For whatever reason could you be getting in my way, Tomioka? Weren’t you the one who told me man and demon could never become friends? How should I put it? This is exactly why nobody likes you, you know. Fufu… [Scene: In the forest of Mt. Natagumo. Gotou of the Kakushi cleanup crew injects a Demon Slayer with an antidote.] Slayer Ngh… Ahh… Ahh… Ngh… Ahh… Ahh… Gotou Haa… Man, Lady Kochou’s antidote is really effective. Kakushi Yeah. And all it took was one look at the situation to finish preparing it. She’s truly amazing. That goes for him, too. Gotou Oh, that guy? Kakushi Since he defeated the demon, the poison's circulation showed a bit. [Action: Gotou sticks a note on a wrapped up Demon Slayer.] Gotou All right! This should do it. Looking good. Chances are, they’ll all pull through. Kakushi Still, I’d like to wrap things up quickly and leave this place as soon as possible, wouldn’t you? Gotou Yeah, same here. I mean, this place really, really stinks! [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Shinobu points her sword at Tanjirou, Nezuko, and Tomioka.] Tanjirou Ah… Shinobu Now, now, Tomioka, please move out of the way. Tomioka I’m not… I’m not disliked by people. Tanjirou Huh…? Shinobu Ahh, I apologize. You have yet to realize what people think of you, huh? That was uncalled for. Please forgive me. Tanjirou What?! Ah… Shinobu Little boy! Tanjirou Yes?! Shinobu You’re protecting a demon there. I don’t want to hurt you, so please get out of the way. Tanjirou Y-You’re mistaken! Well, you’re not, but… she’s my sister! She’s my little sister, so… you see…! Shinobu Ahh, is that right? Poor thing. In that case… I shall use a gentle toxin to kill her so she won’t suffer, all right? Tanjirou Ah… Tomioka Can you move? Tanjirou Ah… Tomioka If you can’t, force yourself to. <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 104 of 341] through. Kakushi Still, I’d like to wrap things up quickly and leave this place as soon as possible, wouldn’t you? Gotou Yeah, same here. I mean, this place really, really stinks! [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Shinobu points her sword at Tanjirou, Nezuko, and Tomioka.] Tanjirou Ah… Shinobu Now, now, Tomioka, please move out of the way. Tomioka I’m not… I’m not disliked by people. Tanjirou Huh…? Shinobu Ahh, I apologize. You have yet to realize what people think of you, huh? That was uncalled for. Please forgive me. Tanjirou What?! Ah… Shinobu Little boy! Tanjirou Yes?! Shinobu You’re protecting a demon there. I don’t want to hurt you, so please get out of the way. Tanjirou Y-You’re mistaken! Well, you’re not, but… she’s my sister! She’s my little sister, so… you see…! Shinobu Ahh, is that right? Poor thing. In that case… I shall use a gentle toxin to kill her so she won’t suffer, all right? Tanjirou Ah… Tomioka Can you move? Tanjirou Ah… Tomioka If you can’t, force yourself to. Take your sister and make a run for it. Tanjirou Tomioka… Sorry for the trouble! Thank you very much! [Action: Tanjirou runs off with Nezuko.] Shinobu Isn’t that against the Demon Slayer Corps rules? [Action: Tanjirou runs through the trees with Nezuko in tow. He picks up Nezuko’s box.] Tanjirou Ngh! (Thoughts) My whole body is aching! It’s so painful! I want to scream from the pain! Deal with it! (Thoughts) Deal with it, deal with it, deal with it, deal with it, deal with it, deal with it! Nezuko Mm… [Action: Nezuko opens her eyes.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Does this mean I’ll have to quit the Demon Slayer Corps? (Thoughts) Even if she’s my sister, there’s no way they’d let a Demon Slayer travel with a demon! [Action: Kanao follows behind Tanjirou.] [Scene: At Tomioka and Shinobu’s location. Tomioka and Shinobu clash.] Shinobu I see you’re taking this seriously, Tomioka. Who would’ve thought a Hashira would ever defend a demon? Unfortunately for you, I have no intention of joining you in stalling for time. And with that, farewell. [Action: Shinobu jumps into the air.] Tomioka Ah… Ah… [Action: Tomioka goes after Shinobu.] Shinobu Is that your attempt at catching up with me? Fufu… I don’t mind if you want to try stopping me, but don’t forget about the other one! Tomioka Ngh! [Action: Tomioka jumps after Shinobu.] [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tanjirou continues running with Nezuko.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t stop! Keep moving! I’ve got to get as far away as I can! [Action: Kanao lands on Tanjirou’s back.] Tanjirou Ack! [Action: Tanjirou falls and drops Nezuko.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Oh no! What happened? It took all I had to keep running! (Thoughts) Nezuko! [Action: Kanao lands in front of Nezuko.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) A Demon Slayer! [Action: Kanao draws her sword.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou grabs Kanao’s cape and flings her away from Nezuko.] Tanjirou Ngh… Run, Nezuko! Run! Make a run for it! Nezuko Mm… [Action: Nezuko begins running away.] Tanjirou Don’t get caught, no matter what! Hurry -- [Action: Kanao plants a kick on Tanjirou’s head, knocking him out. Kanao runs after Nezuko and attacks. Nezuko shrinks to avoid it.] Kanao (Thoughts) She shrunk and turned into a child? [Action: Nezuko continues her escape. Kanao chases after her and continues to attack but misses.] Kanao (Thoughts) All she does is run away. She’s not even attacking me. But why? (Thoughts) No need to ponder it. My only job is to slay this demon. [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tomioka holds Shinobu in place.] Shinobu Tomioka? Earth to Tomioka. Since the purpose of my attack was to slay a demon, and therefore justified, I don’t believe it would be construed as a violation of the rules. But we can’t say the same about your actions, can we? You’re actively interfering with my duties. Just what might your intentions be here? Don’t you have anything to say for yourself? This is your final warning. Give me a reason at least. [Action: A kasugai crow lands <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 105 of 341] irou Don’t get caught, no matter what! Hurry -- [Action: Kanao plants a kick on Tanjirou’s head, knocking him out. Kanao runs after Nezuko and attacks. Nezuko shrinks to avoid it.] Kanao (Thoughts) She shrunk and turned into a child? [Action: Nezuko continues her escape. Kanao chases after her and continues to attack but misses.] Kanao (Thoughts) All she does is run away. She’s not even attacking me. But why? (Thoughts) No need to ponder it. My only job is to slay this demon. [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tomioka holds Shinobu in place.] Shinobu Tomioka? Earth to Tomioka. Since the purpose of my attack was to slay a demon, and therefore justified, I don’t believe it would be construed as a violation of the rules. But we can’t say the same about your actions, can we? You’re actively interfering with my duties. Just what might your intentions be here? Don’t you have anything to say for yourself? This is your final warning. Give me a reason at least. [Action: A kasugai crow lands on a branch.] Tomioka If I remember right, it was two years ago. Shinobu Please spare me the long, rambling backstory. Are you doing this out of spite? Are you perhaps still angry at me for pointing out why nobody likes you? Tomioka Ngh… [Action: Shinobu reveals a knife at the back of her shoe.] Tomioka Ah… [Action: Shinobu prepares to kick Tomioka with the knife, but a crow appears to make an announcement.] Crow Message! Message! Caw! I bring a message from headquarters! Tanjirou and Nezuko are to be taken back to headquarters alive! Caw! Tomioka Ah… Shinobu Ah… Crow Tanjirou and the demon Nezuko are to be taken back to headquarters alive! [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Kanao stops attacking Nezuko as a crow makes its announcement.] Crow Tanjirou, dressed in a checkered haori, with a scar on his forehead! Nezuko, a female demon with a bamboo muzzle! Bring them back! Bring them back! Kanao Are you Nezuko? [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tomioka and Shinobu sheath their swords and leave the area.] Crow Bring them back! Bring them back! Caw! Tanjirou, dressed in a checkered haori, with a scar on his forehead! Nezuko, a female demon with a bamboo muzzle! Bring them back! Bring them back! Caw! [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. The Kakushi cleanup crew finds Tanjirou.] Kakushi He has a scar on his forehead. Gotou All right, take him into custody. Kakushi Look. His jawbone seems to be broken, doesn’t it? Gotou Hmm… I feel bad about tying him up. [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Other Kakushi members find Inozuke tied up.] Kakushi Ah! Wh-Who the hell is this? I don’t know. A demon? Couldn’t be, right? Is it a human? [Action: One of the Kakushi members pokes Inosuke’s mask off with a stick.] Kakushi He’s wearing our uniform’s trousers. Oh, hey, this is a mask! He’s a human! All right, let’s bring him in. [Action: The Kakushi members prepare Inosuke for retrieval.] Kakushi Wow, this guy’s really banged up! Why’s he strung up like this? Inosuke (Thoughts) There was nothing I could do… (Thoughts) I couldn’t even kill a single demon on my own! (Thoughts) Y’know what? Maybe I’m not that strong… [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Zenitsu sits up against a tree, wrapped up in bandages. Kanao directs the Kakushi members.] Zenitsu They wrapped us up like mummies. (Thoughts) Who are these people? They seem to be cleaning the place up really efficiently. (Thoughts) And that girl over there… Isn’t she the girl from the Final Selection? She has the same kind of hair ornament as the lady who wrapped us up. Kakushi Should we bring them to the Butterfly Mansion? Kanao Yes, bring all the wounded to our place. I’ll be hunting down the demons in the area so you can work uninterrupted. Zenitsu (Thoughts) Actually, I’ve heard of them. The cleanup crew, the Kakushi. They’re the unit that cleans up after the Demon Slayers battle demons. (Thoughts) They say that most of its members are people who have no swordsmanship skills. [Action: The sun rises.] Zenitsu A <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 106 of 341] as nothing I could do… (Thoughts) I couldn’t even kill a single demon on my own! (Thoughts) Y’know what? Maybe I’m not that strong… [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Zenitsu sits up against a tree, wrapped up in bandages. Kanao directs the Kakushi members.] Zenitsu They wrapped us up like mummies. (Thoughts) Who are these people? They seem to be cleaning the place up really efficiently. (Thoughts) And that girl over there… Isn’t she the girl from the Final Selection? She has the same kind of hair ornament as the lady who wrapped us up. Kakushi Should we bring them to the Butterfly Mansion? Kanao Yes, bring all the wounded to our place. I’ll be hunting down the demons in the area so you can work uninterrupted. Zenitsu (Thoughts) Actually, I’ve heard of them. The cleanup crew, the Kakushi. They’re the unit that cleans up after the Demon Slayers battle demons. (Thoughts) They say that most of its members are people who have no swordsmanship skills. [Action: The sun rises.] Zenitsu Ah… The sun’s coming up. [Scene: In the morning, at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. Tanjirou lies asleep and tied up on the ground.] Gotou Wake up. Hey, I told you to wake up! Wake… Hey… Hey, you! Come on, dude! C’mon! Are you gonna nap all day?! Rise and shine already, will ya?! [Action: Tanjirou wakes up.] Tanjirou Ah! Gotou You’re in the presence of the Hashira! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Giyuu Tomioka, Shinobu Kochou, Tengen Uzui, Gyoumei Himejima, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Muichirou Tokitou, Mitsuri Kanroji, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Sakonji Urokodaki, Nichika Ubuyashiki, Hinaki Ubuyashiki, Gotou, kakushi [Scene: In the morning, at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. Tanjirou lies asleep and tied up on the ground.] Gotou Wake up. Hey, I said wake up. Wake… Hey! Hey, you! C’mon, you! C’mon! Are you gonna sleep all day?! Wake the hell up, will you?! [Action: Tanjirou wakes up.] Tanjirou Ah! Uzui Bummer. I heard he was a Demon Slayer with a demon in tow, so I was looking forward to seeing someone more flamboyant… but that’s one drab-looking dude, huh? Rengoku Yes! And now, we’ll put this boy on trial! I see! Kanroji (Thoughts) To think that he’s been protecting his sister who’s now a demon… Now that's a beautiful sibling love! How brave! Tanjirou Wh-Who are these peop -- [Action: Gotou pushes Tanjirou’s head into the ground.] Gotou Don’t open your mouth just yet, you moron! Just who do you think is standing before you?! You’re in the presence of the Hashiras! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hashiras? What is a Hashira? (Thoughts) What’s he talking about? (Thoughts) And who are these people exactly? (Thoughts) Where am I now? Shinobu This is the Demon Slayers’ headquarters. And you’re about to be put on trial… Tanjirou Kamado. Tanjirou Ah… [Scene: In the morning, at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. Tanjirou faces the Hashiras.] Shinobu Before we start the trial, why don’t you explain the crime you’ve comm -- Rengoku There’s no need for a trial! Shinobu Huh? Rengoku Protecting a demon is a clear violation of the code! We’re within our rights to deal with him on our own! We’re going to behead him along with the demon! Uzui In that case, I’ll be glad to decapitate him flamboyantly. I’ll show you the most flamboyant blood spray you’ll ever see. I’m talking max flamboyance. Kanroji (Thoughts) What? You’d kill such an adorable child? That pains my heart! It fills me with anguish! Himejima Ah, what a pitiful sight this boy is. The poor soul… I pity him for having been born at all. Tokitou (Thoughts) Um, what was the shape of that cloud again? (Thoughts) What was it called again? [Action: Tanjirou looks around for Nezuko.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Where’s Nezuko? Nezuko! Gotou Hey, you… The Hashiras are speaking. What are you looking at? These are the nine highest-ranking swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps. Tanjirou Hashiras… Himejima Let’s put him out of his misery. Rengoku Yeah! Uzui Let’s do <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 107 of 341] - Rengoku There’s no need for a trial! Shinobu Huh? Rengoku Protecting a demon is a clear violation of the code! We’re within our rights to deal with him on our own! We’re going to behead him along with the demon! Uzui In that case, I’ll be glad to decapitate him flamboyantly. I’ll show you the most flamboyant blood spray you’ll ever see. I’m talking max flamboyance. Kanroji (Thoughts) What? You’d kill such an adorable child? That pains my heart! It fills me with anguish! Himejima Ah, what a pitiful sight this boy is. The poor soul… I pity him for having been born at all. Tokitou (Thoughts) Um, what was the shape of that cloud again? (Thoughts) What was it called again? [Action: Tanjirou looks around for Nezuko.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Where’s Nezuko? Nezuko! Gotou Hey, you… The Hashiras are speaking. What are you looking at? These are the nine highest-ranking swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps. Tanjirou Hashiras… Himejima Let’s put him out of his misery. Rengoku Yeah! Uzui Let’s do it. Flamboyantly. Tanjirou Ahh… Gotou Hey! Tanjirou Nezuko… Nezuko, where are you?! Nezuko! Zenitsu! Inosuke! Murata! Iguro Forget that. What will we do with Tomioka? Tanjirou Ah… Iguro Seeing him there without any restraints is giving me a headache. Based on what Kochou told us, Tomioka is just as guilty of breaking Corps rules. How will we deal with him? How should we make him take responsibility? What kind of lesson should we teach him? Don’t you have anything to say, Tomioka? Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) Because of me, now even Tomioka… Kanroji (Thoughts) Iguro, you’re as serpent-like as ever! Such a nag! I love how pesky you are! [Action: All the Hashiras look at Tomioka, who remains silent.] Kanroji (Thoughts) Tomioka! All by himself at a distance! How cute! Shinobu Oh, where’s the harm? He did come along without resisting. Let’s come up with a penalty later. What I’m more interested in is hearing this boy’s story. The reason he’s going on missions with a demon in tow despite being a Demon Slayer. I’d like to hear the reason from the boy himself. Needless to say, what he’s done is against the Demon Slayer Corps rules. Tanjirou Ah… Shinobu You are aware of that, aren’t you? Tanjirou Ahh… Shinobu Tanjirou Kamado… Why are you travelling with a demon when you’re a Demon Slayer? [Action: Uzui grabs his swords.] Uzui No need to ask. Shinobu You can take your time. Just tell us why. Tanjirou Ah… Ngh… She’s my… She’s my younger – [Action: Tanjirou coughs. Shinobu brings him a gourd of water.] Tanjirou Agh… Shinobu I do believe you need some water. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou grabs the gourd with his mouth and drinks.] Shinobu You’ve injured your jaw, so please drink slowly. It contains a painkiller, so it will make you feel better. [Action: Shinobu takes the gourd back from Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Haa… Shinobu It’s not as if your wounds are healed, so you mustn’t push yourself. Now then, Tanjirou Kamado… Tanjirou Haa… That demon is my younger sister! While I was away, my family was attacked by a demon, and when I got home, they were all dead! My sister got turned into a demon, but she’s never devoured anyone! She never has and never will! She’ll never hurt humans, no matter what! Iguro Spare us your absurd ravings. If she’s family, no wonder you’re defending her. I can’t trust a single word you’re saying. I, for one, don’t believe you. Himejima Ahh… She’s been possessed by a demon. Let us kill this poor child immediately so that she can be liberated! Tanjirou Listen to me, please! I became a swordsman so that Nezuko could be cured! It’s been two years since Nezuko became a demon! And in all that time, she hasn’t devoured one human! Uzui Your story’s spinning in the most drab way possible, idiot. The fact that she hasn’t eaten anyone, that she won’t from now on… Don’t just give us lip service. Prove it to us with max flamboyance. [Action: A hawk flies overhead.] Tokitou What was that bird again? Um… Kanroji Excuse me? I do have my doubts, you <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 108 of 341] way, my family was attacked by a demon, and when I got home, they were all dead! My sister got turned into a demon, but she’s never devoured anyone! She never has and never will! She’ll never hurt humans, no matter what! Iguro Spare us your absurd ravings. If she’s family, no wonder you’re defending her. I can’t trust a single word you’re saying. I, for one, don’t believe you. Himejima Ahh… She’s been possessed by a demon. Let us kill this poor child immediately so that she can be liberated! Tanjirou Listen to me, please! I became a swordsman so that Nezuko could be cured! It’s been two years since Nezuko became a demon! And in all that time, she hasn’t devoured one human! Uzui Your story’s spinning in the most drab way possible, idiot. The fact that she hasn’t eaten anyone, that she won’t from now on… Don’t just give us lip service. Prove it to us with max flamboyance. [Action: A hawk flies overhead.] Tokitou What was that bird again? Um… Kanroji Excuse me? I do have my doubts, you know. I just can’t imagine the Master being in the dark about this situation. Rengoku Mm… Uzui Ah… Kanroji Do you really think it’s okay to deal with him without his permission? Rengoku Yes… Uzui Ngh… Tanjirou Ahh… Kanroji Shouldn’t we at least wait until he arrives? Tanjirou My sister… My sister will fight with me by my side! She can fight as a Demon Slayer to protect humans! So please… [Action: Shinazugawa arrives, carrying Nezuko’s box.] Shinazugawa Well, well, I see you have some fun brewing here. Is that the moron Slayer who has a demon with him? Tanjirou Ah! Shinazugawa What the hell are you trying to pull here? Kanroji (Thoughts) Shinazugawa! You’ve gained even more scars! How gorgeous you look! Kakushi This won’t do, Master Shinazugawa! Please, would you mind putting down that box? Kanroji (Thoughts) Shinobu looks pretty angry! Now that’s unusual! She’s so cool! Shinobu Shinazugawa, please don’t act out of line. Shinazugawa What did you say about that demon, kid? That she can fight as a Demon Slayer to protect humans? You know what we call that? A total delusion, you moron! [Action: Shinazugawa draws his sword and stabs it into Nezuko’s box, hitting Nezuko.] Nezuko Ngh! Tanjirou Ah! Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou gets up and runs at Shinazugawa.] Gotou Ah! Tanjirou Anyone who hurts my sister… Hashira or not, I won’t let you get away with it! Shinazugawa Hahahaha… [Action: Shinazugawa withdraws his sword.] Nezuko Mm! Shinazugawa Is that right? Good for you! Tanjirou Urahhh! Tomioka Stop it! The Master will be arriving soon! Shinazugawa Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou charges at Shinazugawa. Shinazugawa swings his sword, but Tanjirou jumps out of the way.] Tanjirou Ngh! Rengoku Mm… Uzui Ah…! Kanroji Ah… [Action: Tanjirou headbutts Shinazugawa.] Tanjirou Ngh! Shinazugawa Ah… [Action: Tanjirou and Shinazugawa fall to the ground.] Tomioka Ah… Shinazugawa Ngh… Ugh… [Action: Kanroji stifles a laugh.] Kanroji Pft! Pardon me. [Action: Tanjirou runs in front of Nezuko’s box.] Tanjirou Ngh…! Shinazugawa Damn you! Iguro (Thoughts) Even though Tomioka ran interference, he still landed a blow on Shinazugawa. Tanjirou If you can’t tell the difference between good demons and bad, you should just quit being a Hashira! Shinazugawa You little… [Action: Shinazugawa picks up his sword.] Shinazugawa I’ll destroy you! [Action: Shinazugawa points his sword to Tanjirou’s neck.] Tanjirou Ngh…! Nichika, Hinaki The Master has arrived. Shinobu Ah… Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Kagaya walks out from the interior of the building.] Kagaya So good of you to come… Tanjirou Ah… Kagaya … my beloved children. [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. Kagaya has arrived.] Nichika, Hinaki The Master has arrived. [Action: Kagaya steps onto the veranda. Nichika and Hinaki lead him to the edge.] Kagaya Mm… Good morning, everyone. The weather is amazingly good today. I wonder if the sky is blue. It pleases me that we’ve made it to our semiannual Hashira Meeting with no personnel changes. T <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 109 of 341] rou Ngh…! Shinazugawa Damn you! Iguro (Thoughts) Even though Tomioka ran interference, he still landed a blow on Shinazugawa. Tanjirou If you can’t tell the difference between good demons and bad, you should just quit being a Hashira! Shinazugawa You little… [Action: Shinazugawa picks up his sword.] Shinazugawa I’ll destroy you! [Action: Shinazugawa points his sword to Tanjirou’s neck.] Tanjirou Ngh…! Nichika, Hinaki The Master has arrived. Shinobu Ah… Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Kagaya walks out from the interior of the building.] Kagaya So good of you to come… Tanjirou Ah… Kagaya … my beloved children. [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. Kagaya has arrived.] Nichika, Hinaki The Master has arrived. [Action: Kagaya steps onto the veranda. Nichika and Hinaki lead him to the edge.] Kagaya Mm… Good morning, everyone. The weather is amazingly good today. I wonder if the sky is blue. It pleases me that we’ve made it to our semiannual Hashira Meeting with no personnel changes. Tanjirou (Thoughts) He’s wounded… No, is he sick? So that man is the Master? [Action: Shinazugawa slams Tanjirou’s head into the ground.] Tanjirou Urk! (Thoughts) So quick! I couldn’t even react! This…! Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sees all the Hashira kneel.] Shinazugawa I am pleased to see you in good health as well, Master. I fervently pray for your continued good fortune. Kagaya Thank you, Sanemi. Kanroji (Thoughts) I wanted to say that! Offer my greetings to the Master! Shinazugawa If I may, Master… Before we start the Hashira Meeting, would you mind enlightening us about this swordsman, Tanjirou Kamado, accompanied by a demon? Tanjirou (Thoughts) He didn’t seem to have a drop of intelligence or logic, but he’s speaking so formally now! Kagaya Right. I apologize for startling you all. As for Tanjirou and Nezuko, I’ve sanctioned their situation. And I’d also like you all to accept it. Himejima Ahh… Even if it’s what you desire, Master, I cannot agree to it. Uzui I’m flamboyantly opposed as well! A Demon Slayer travelling with a demon is unacceptable! Kanroji I shall do whatever it is you wish, Master! Tokitou I’m fine either way… I’m going to forget soon, anyway. Iguro I won’t trust them. I won’t trust them. In the first place, I loathe demons. Rengoku Although I respect you with all my heart, that’s an incomprehensible notion, Master! I oppose it with everything I’ve got! Shinazugawa The Demon Slayer Corps’ mission is to annihilate demons. I request that you penalize both Kamado and Tomioka! Kagaya The letter. Hinaki Yes, Master. [Action: Hinaki brings out a letter to read for the Hashiras.] Hinaki This is a letter received from a former Hashira, Sakonji Urokodaki. I shall read you an abridged version. “Please allow Tanjirou to be accompanied by his sister, a demon.” “Because of her resilient mental strength…” Urokodaki “… Nezuko has not lost her human emotions.” “Even in a starved state, she never devoured humans, and this has held true more than two years later. Although the situation seems somewhat far-fetched, it is an indisputable fact.” “In the event that Nezuko does assault a human, Tanjirou Kamado, as well as…” Hinaki “… Sakonji Urokodaki and Giyuu Tomioka will atone by committing ritual suicide.” Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou cries silently.] Shinazugawa So what if they commit ritual suicide? If you want to die, then rot for all I care! It’s no guarantee! Not by a long shot! Rengoku Shinazugawa is right! If she kills and devours a human, there’s no coming back from that! It won’t bring back the people who were killed! Kagaya You do have a point. Shinazugawa In that case… Rengoku Master! Kagaya We can’t guarantee that she won’t attack humans. We can’t prove it. That said… we also can’t prove that she will attack humans. Shinazugawa Ngh…! Kagaya The fact is that Nezuko has refrained from devouring humans for more than two years, and also that there are three people risking their lives for her. To reject this notion, those who rej <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 110 of 341] er. Although the situation seems somewhat far-fetched, it is an indisputable fact.” “In the event that Nezuko does assault a human, Tanjirou Kamado, as well as…” Hinaki “… Sakonji Urokodaki and Giyuu Tomioka will atone by committing ritual suicide.” Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou cries silently.] Shinazugawa So what if they commit ritual suicide? If you want to die, then rot for all I care! It’s no guarantee! Not by a long shot! Rengoku Shinazugawa is right! If she kills and devours a human, there’s no coming back from that! It won’t bring back the people who were killed! Kagaya You do have a point. Shinazugawa In that case… Rengoku Master! Kagaya We can’t guarantee that she won’t attack humans. We can’t prove it. That said… we also can’t prove that she will attack humans. Shinazugawa Ngh…! Kagaya The fact is that Nezuko has refrained from devouring humans for more than two years, and also that there are three people risking their lives for her. To reject this notion, those who reject it must offer an even more convincing argument. Shinazugawa Ngh… Kagaya Do you all have the will to do so? Rengoku Ngh… Kagaya Also, there’s something I’d like to relay to you, my children. Tanjirou here has met Kibutsuji. Hashiras Ah…! Uzui No, impossible! Even when no Hashira has ever crossed paths with him?! [Action: Kanroji falls over.] Kanroji Ah! Uzui This kid did?! What did he look like?! What about his powers?! Where did this take place?! Tokitou Did you battle him? [Action: Shinazugawa begins shaking Tanjirou’s head.] Tanjirou Ahh…! Shinazugawa What was Kibutsuji doing?! Did you find his stronghold?! Hey, answer me! Uzui Shut up! I asked him first! First, tell us what powers Kibutsuji has! [Action: Kagaya brings a finger to his lips, and the Hashiras kneel silently again.] Kagaya Kibutsuji has sent pursuers after Tanjirou. Though his purpose may simply be to silence him, now that Kibutsuji’s given himself away for the first time, I don’t want to let go. I also believe something’s happening to Nezuko that Kibutsuji never saw coming. Tanjirou Ahh… Kagaya Can you try to understand? Shinazugawa No, I can’t understand, Master. If it were human, I’d be okay with letting it live, but not a demon! Not after all that we Demon Slayers have gone through in battle! Not after so many people have lost their lives! It’s unacceptable! Kagaya Mm… Shinazugawa Ngh…! [Action: Shinazugawa draws his sword and slices across his arm.] Tanjirou Ah! Kanroji (Thoughts) Huh? Huh? What are you doing? What are you doing? You’re soiling the garden! Shinazugawa Master! I will prove it to you myself! The sheer ugliness of a demon! Kagaya Sanemi… [Action: Shinazugawa steps on Nezuko’s box and drips his blood onto it.] Shinazugawa Hey, demon! It’s time to eat! Sink your teeth into this! Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Shinazugawa’s blood seeps into Nezuko’s box.] Nezuko Ngh… Shinazugawa No need to force yourself to hold back. Just show us your true colors, and I’ll obliterate you right here! Tanjirou Nezuko! Iguro Shinazugawa, it’s no good doing it in the sunlight. We have to go into the shadows, or the demon won’t show its face. Shinazugawa Master, please forgive this discourtesy. Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Shinazugawa jumps into the shade with Nezuko’s box and tosses it. He stabs his sword into the box.] Nezuko Ngh! Tanjirou Stop it!! [Action: Iguro elbows Tanjirou’s back.] Tanjirou Ack! Shinazugawa Come on out, demon! [Action: Shinazugawa continues stabbing into Nezuko’s box.] Nezuko Ngh! Shinazugawa Look, it’s the human blood you love so much! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t breathe! I can’t move! [Action: Shinazugawa opens the door to Nezuko’s box. Nezuko emerges.] Shinazugawa Ngh! Nezuko Ngh… Grr… Tanjirou Nezuko…! Nezuko Ngh… Grr… Grrr…! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Shinobu Kochou, Tengen Uzui, Gyoumei Himejima, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Muichirou Tokitou, Mitsuri Kanroji, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazuga <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 111 of 341] ! Tanjirou Nezuko! Iguro Shinazugawa, it’s no good doing it in the sunlight. We have to go into the shadows, or the demon won’t show its face. Shinazugawa Master, please forgive this discourtesy. Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Shinazugawa jumps into the shade with Nezuko’s box and tosses it. He stabs his sword into the box.] Nezuko Ngh! Tanjirou Stop it!! [Action: Iguro elbows Tanjirou’s back.] Tanjirou Ack! Shinazugawa Come on out, demon! [Action: Shinazugawa continues stabbing into Nezuko’s box.] Nezuko Ngh! Shinazugawa Look, it’s the human blood you love so much! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t breathe! I can’t move! [Action: Shinazugawa opens the door to Nezuko’s box. Nezuko emerges.] Shinazugawa Ngh! Nezuko Ngh… Grr… Tanjirou Nezuko…! Nezuko Ngh… Grr… Grrr…! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Shinobu Kochou, Tengen Uzui, Gyoumei Himejima, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Muichirou Tokitou, Mitsuri Kanroji, Obanai Iguro, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo Terauchi, Sakonji Urokodaki, Nichika Ubuyashiki, Hinaki Ubuyashiki, Gotou, other Kakushi member (Kakushi) [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. Shinazugawa stabs his sword into Nezuko’s box.] Nezuko Ngh! Shinazugawa Come on out, demon! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou Stop it! Shinazugawa Look, it’s the human blood you love so much! [Action: Nezuko emerges from her box as Shinazugawa’s arm bleeds.] Nezuko Ngh… Grrr… [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. Nezuko stares at Shinazugawa’s arm.] Nezuko Grr… Ngh… Grr… Shinazugawa What’s the matter, demon? Come on. You know you want it. Nezuko Grr… Grrr… Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou struggles against his restraints.] Shinobu Iguro, you’re digging into him too hard. Ease up a bit please. Iguro I’m only holding him down because he’s trying to move. Tanjirou Ngh… Shinobu Kamado, if you use any breathing techniques while your lungs are being squeezed, your veins will burst. Uzui His veins will burst! I like it! Sounds flamboyant! Come on! Start bursting! Kanroji Ahh… Himejima Mmm… Poor soul. Such a weak, pathetic child… Namu Amida Butsu. Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Grrr… Shinazugawa Hahaha! Tanjirou Gahhh…! Shinobu Kamado? Tanjirou Ahhh! [Action: Tanjirou breaks free from his restraints. Tomioka takes Iguro’s arm.] Iguro Ngh… [Action: Iguro tries to restrain Tanjirou again, but Tomioka grabs his arm.] Iguro Ah… Tanjirou Ngh… Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou gets up and runs toward Shinazugawa and Nezuko.] Tanjirou Ngh… Nezuko! Nezuko Grr… Grrr… [Action: Nezuko remembers when she turned into a demon.] Tanjirou (Flashback) She’s my sister! She’s my younger sister! Nezuko is different! (Flashback) Though I don’t know how it happened! [Action: Nezuko remembers her parents and her younger siblings.] Urokodaki (Flashback) All humans are your family. (Flashback) Protect humans. Nezuko (Thoughts) Humans are to be protected and saved. Never hurt them… I will never hurt them. Grrr… Grr… [Action: Nezuko turns away from Shinazugawa’s bleeding arm.] Nezuko Ngh! Shinazugawa Ah… Tanjirou Haa… Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… Kagaya What just happened? Hinaki The demon girl turned her back in disgust. Nichika Although she’d been stabbed three times by Shinazugawa, and despite his flaunting of his bloody arm in her face, she restrained herself and did not bite. Shinazugawa Tsk… Kagaya So now, it’s been proven that Nezuko won’t attack humans, right? Tanjirou Ah… Iguro Ngh… [Action: Iguro pulls away from Tomioka.] Iguro What do you think you’re doing, Tomioka? Kagaya Tanjirou… Tanjirou Ah… Kagaya I’m sure that even after this, there are some who can’t accept Nezuko. You must prove it to them starting now… that you and Nezuko can fight as Demon Slayers, that you can be useful. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou puts his face to the ground.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What is this feeling? It’s like I’m floating. (Thoughts) His voice… Is it because of this man’s voice that I’m feeling light in the head? Kagaya Go out and defeat a <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 112 of 341] Shinazugawa’s bleeding arm.] Nezuko Ngh! Shinazugawa Ah… Tanjirou Haa… Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… Kagaya What just happened? Hinaki The demon girl turned her back in disgust. Nichika Although she’d been stabbed three times by Shinazugawa, and despite his flaunting of his bloody arm in her face, she restrained herself and did not bite. Shinazugawa Tsk… Kagaya So now, it’s been proven that Nezuko won’t attack humans, right? Tanjirou Ah… Iguro Ngh… [Action: Iguro pulls away from Tomioka.] Iguro What do you think you’re doing, Tomioka? Kagaya Tanjirou… Tanjirou Ah… Kagaya I’m sure that even after this, there are some who can’t accept Nezuko. You must prove it to them starting now… that you and Nezuko can fight as Demon Slayers, that you can be useful. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou puts his face to the ground.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What is this feeling? It’s like I’m floating. (Thoughts) His voice… Is it because of this man’s voice that I’m feeling light in the head? Kagaya Go out and defeat a Twelve Kizuki. Do that, and you’ll be accepted by all. And it will give more weight to your words. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sits up.] Tanjirou I… Nezuko and I will defeat Muzan Kibutsuji! Nezuko and I will do it for sure! Strike with the sword that will stop the chain of grief! Kagaya As you’re ill-equipped to do so right now, Tanjirou, let’s start by defeating a Twelve Kizuki, all right? Tanjirou Erk! Yes, sir… Kanroji Pft! (Thoughts) You mustn’t laugh! You mustn’t, you mustn’t, you mustn’t! Shinobu Fufu… Kagaya It goes without saying that the Hashiras of the Demon Slayer Corps have phenomenal skills. Himejima Fufufu… Kagaya After training themselves to death, they have defied death, and they’ve also defeated Twelve Kizuki. Rengoku Yes! A good attitude to have! Kagaya That is why Hashiras receive respect and preferential treatment. So, Tanjirou, mind your manners when you speak. Tanjirou Y-Yes, sir. Kagaya One more thing, Sanemi, Obanai… Don’t torment the younger ones too much. [Action: Iguro lowers his head.] Iguro As you wish. [Action: Shinazugawa kneels and lowers his head.] Shinazugawa As you wish. Kagaya Tanjirou, we have concluded our business with you. You may step back. Shinobu In that case, allow me to take Kamado into my house. Tanjirou Huh? [Action: Shinobu claps twice.] Shinobu All right, then! Take them away please! [Action: A Kakushi member appears to take Nezuko.] Nezuko Mm… Kakushi Erk! Gotou Pardon me for cutting in front of you! [Action: Gotou bows to Kagaya and the Hashiras, and then grabs Tanjirou by the collar.] Gotou Ngh… Tanjirou Ahh! [Action: Gotou carries Tanjirou off, and the other Kakushi member follows with Nezuko’s box.] Kagaya Now then, let us begin the Hashira Meet -- [Action: Tanjirou comes running around the corner.] Tanjirou Hold on a second! Kakushis Come back here! [Action: Tanjirou is tackled over by the Kakushi members.] Tanjirou Ngh… Please allow me to headbutt that man covered in scars! I gotta -- Gotou Shut up! Keep your mouth shut! Tanjirou I gotta headbutt him as many times as he stabbed Nezuko! Headbutting isn’t a violation of the Corps rules, right? [Action: Tokitou picks up a rock.] Kakushi Shut up! Settle down now! Tanjirou Let go of me! Gotou Cut it out! [Action: Tokitou flicks the rocks at Tanjirou’s head.] Tanjirou Gah… Gah… Urk! [Action: Tanjirou falls forward, unconscious.] Tokitou You’re not allowed to interrupt the Master. [Action: The Kakushi members bow repeatedly.] Gotou We beg your pardon! Kakushi We beg your pardon, Master! Gotou Master Tokitou! Kakushi We beg your pardon! Gotou We beg your pardon! Kanroji (Thoughts) Muichirou! What a fine boy! So cool! Tokitou Just get out of our sight. Kakushis Yes, sir! [Action: The Kakushi members run off with Tanjirou and Nezuko again.] Kagaya Tanjirou… Give Miss Tamayo my regards. Tanjirou Ah… Hold up a second! I just heard him mention Miss Tamayo’s name! [Action: The Kakushi carrying Nezuko begins punching Tanjirou in the face.] Tanjir <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 113 of 341] p your mouth shut! Tanjirou I gotta headbutt him as many times as he stabbed Nezuko! Headbutting isn’t a violation of the Corps rules, right? [Action: Tokitou picks up a rock.] Kakushi Shut up! Settle down now! Tanjirou Let go of me! Gotou Cut it out! [Action: Tokitou flicks the rocks at Tanjirou’s head.] Tanjirou Gah… Gah… Urk! [Action: Tanjirou falls forward, unconscious.] Tokitou You’re not allowed to interrupt the Master. [Action: The Kakushi members bow repeatedly.] Gotou We beg your pardon! Kakushi We beg your pardon, Master! Gotou Master Tokitou! Kakushi We beg your pardon! Gotou We beg your pardon! Kanroji (Thoughts) Muichirou! What a fine boy! So cool! Tokitou Just get out of our sight. Kakushis Yes, sir! [Action: The Kakushi members run off with Tanjirou and Nezuko again.] Kagaya Tanjirou… Give Miss Tamayo my regards. Tanjirou Ah… Hold up a second! I just heard him mention Miss Tamayo’s name! [Action: The Kakushi carrying Nezuko begins punching Tanjirou in the face.] Tanjirou Ow! Kakushi Don’t you say another word! We got yelled at because of you! Gotou I thought I’d pee my pants! [Action: The Kakushi pinches Tanjirou’s cheeks.] Tanjirou Erk… Kakushi You don’t know how terrifying the Hashiras are! Gotou Try to read the room! Read it! Kakushi I’ll never forgive you as long as I live! Gotou I’ll never forgive you! Kakushi Apologize! Gotou Apologize! Apologize! Tanjirou I… I’m sorry… [Scene: At the Butterfly Manor. The Kakushi members carrying Tanjirou and Nezuko arrive.] Kakushi Hello! Is anyone home? Hello! Is anyone home? Hello… Ugh… Gotou Jeez, no one’s coming to the door. Kakushi Let’s go check out the yard. [Action: The Kakushi move to the garden.] Gotou Haa… Hey, walk on your own. Tanjirou I’m sorry. It’s just that my whole body is aching like crazy. The headquarters was huge, too, but this mansion’s something else, huh? [Action: A butterfly flutters near Tanjirou’s face.] Tanjirou Huh? (Thoughts) Come to think of it, was this place called the “Butterfly Manor”? [Action: The Kakushi members stop in their tracks.] Gotou Hey, there’s someone. Someone’s here. Kakushi That would be, um… Oh, right! The Tsuguko… Her name is… Tanjirou Tsuguko? Gotou It’s Master Kanao Tsuyuri. Tanjirou Ah… It’s the girl from the Final Selection. Gotou Hey, somebody’s forgotten how they got stomped on by Master Kanao last night. A Tsuguko is a swordsman trained by a Hashira. Only the ones with mind-blowing skills and talent get chosen. She’s a girl, but she’s awesome! Kakushi Please forgive us, Master Tsuyuri. We were ordered to come here by Master Kochou. Permission to enter the mansion? [Action: Kanao stares at the Kakushi member silently.] Kakushi Uh, do you mind? [Action: Kanao smiles at the Kakushi member.] Kakushi You don’t mind, do you? Aoi And who are you? Tanjirou, Kakushis Ahh! Gotou What?! Uh… Kakushi We were ordered by Master Kochou! Aoi Are you a Kakushi? You’ve brought an injured person, right? Please come this way. Kakushi Uh, right! [Action: The Kakushi members move to follow Aoi.] Gotou She’s fast… Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: In the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu complains.] Zenitsu Five times?! I gotta take this five times?! Per day?! And I have to keep taking this medicine for three months?! If I take this, I can’t eat anything, you know! I mean it’s really bitter! It’s such an ordeal! So, you mean my arms and legs will heal just by taking medicine?! For real?! Listen, are they really gonna heal?! Kiyo Please stop shouting… Zenitsu Tell me how they’re gonna get healed! Somebody explain this to me better! Aoi So, that guy is still making a commotion. Zenitsu Listen! My arms and legs! What’s gonna happen to my arms and legs?! Hey! Tanjirou Ah… Ah! Zenitsu! Aoi Please try to be quiet! Zenitsu Hey! Hey!! Aoi Didn’t we already explain it to you numerous times? If you don’t stop this nonsense now, we’ll tie you up! Really now! Tanjirou Zenitsu! Zenitsu Ahhh!! Tanjirou Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself? So you <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 114 of 341] right! [Action: The Kakushi members move to follow Aoi.] Gotou She’s fast… Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: In the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu complains.] Zenitsu Five times?! I gotta take this five times?! Per day?! And I have to keep taking this medicine for three months?! If I take this, I can’t eat anything, you know! I mean it’s really bitter! It’s such an ordeal! So, you mean my arms and legs will heal just by taking medicine?! For real?! Listen, are they really gonna heal?! Kiyo Please stop shouting… Zenitsu Tell me how they’re gonna get healed! Somebody explain this to me better! Aoi So, that guy is still making a commotion. Zenitsu Listen! My arms and legs! What’s gonna happen to my arms and legs?! Hey! Tanjirou Ah… Ah! Zenitsu! Aoi Please try to be quiet! Zenitsu Hey! Hey!! Aoi Didn’t we already explain it to you numerous times? If you don’t stop this nonsense now, we’ll tie you up! Really now! Tanjirou Zenitsu! Zenitsu Ahhh!! Tanjirou Are you okay? Did you hurt yourself? So you did come up the mountain after all! Zenitsu T-Tanjirou… [Action: Zenitsu clings to Gotou.] Zenitsu Ahh! Tanjirou! Listen to me, will you? I got stung by this sinky spider, and the poison hurt like crazy, okay?! And that girl’s been yelling at me all this time! I hate my life! Gotou Hey, get away from me. I’ve got nothing to do with this. Tanjirou Huh? Zenitsu, did you get smaller or something? [Action: Zenitsu pulls away from Gotou, leaving a trail of snot.] Zenitsu Ugh… I almost got turned into a spider. My arms and legs are really short right now. Tanjirou Is that right? Where’s Inosuke? Have you seen Murata? Zenitsu I don’t know about anyone named Murata, but Inosuke’s right next to me. Tanjirou Hey, you’re right! He’s been here all this time! And I didn’t notice! Gotou Haa… [Action: Gotou drops Tanjirou on the floor.] Tanjirou Urk! Ngh… Inosuke, I’m so glad you’re all right! I’m so glad you’re all right… I’m so sorry! I couldn’t rescue you! Inosuke It’s okay. Don’t worry about it. Gotou Paper! Paper! Do something about this! Tanjirou Your voice… Is that you, Inosuke? Gotou Wipe it! Hey! Zenitsu I heard he lost his voice or something. Tanjirou Huh? Zenitsu I don’t have all the details, but I heard he, like, got hit in the neck, and when he yelled at the top of his lungs at the end, that finished it off, and that did a number on his throat. He’s depressed now, so it’s made him gentle, and it really cracks me up! Hehehehe… Hehehehe! Tanjirou Why are you cackling in that creepy way all of a sudden? Zenitsu Hehehehe! Tanjirou What’s going on? Zenitsu Eek… Inosuke I’m sorry for being so weak. Tanjirou, Zenitsu Ahh… Tanjirou Hang in there, Inosuke! It’s not like you to get depressed! Zenitsu Come on, you did good! You’re awesome! Tanjirou I’m just so happy that you’re alive! Zenitsu Ahh!! Did I take my morning meds?! Did you see me take them?! Somebody?! Did you see?! Somebody?! Did you see?! [Action: The boys eventually settle down in bed.] Tanjirou Zenitsu… Inosuke… Thank goodness… You’re alive. [Scene: In the late evening. Tanjirou places Nezuko’s box on the ground and closes the curtains.] Tanjirou It’s all right now. They said you could use this room, Nezuko. [Action: Tanjirou sits down on the bed.] Tanjirou Ugh! Ouch, ouch, ouch… [Action: Nezuko emerges from her box.] Tanjirou I really got roughed up on Mt. Natagumo. It hurts a lot. To be honest, it hurts like crazy. Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Nezuko… Thanks for protecting me on the mountain. Who would’ve guessed that not only you, but Mr. Urokodaki and Mr. Tomioka, as well… They’re all risking their lives for us. They’re all taking care of us. I need to… become stronger. Even today… the Master more or less saved both your life and mine. That man’s voice… It was so soothing in a mysterious way. Just listening to him speak made my head feel light. I wonder what kind of person he is. [Action: Tanjirou turns to see Nezuko asleep on the floor.] Tanjirou Ah… Oh, right. You’re sleep-depriv <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 115 of 341] nosuke… Thank goodness… You’re alive. [Scene: In the late evening. Tanjirou places Nezuko’s box on the ground and closes the curtains.] Tanjirou It’s all right now. They said you could use this room, Nezuko. [Action: Tanjirou sits down on the bed.] Tanjirou Ugh! Ouch, ouch, ouch… [Action: Nezuko emerges from her box.] Tanjirou I really got roughed up on Mt. Natagumo. It hurts a lot. To be honest, it hurts like crazy. Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Nezuko… Thanks for protecting me on the mountain. Who would’ve guessed that not only you, but Mr. Urokodaki and Mr. Tomioka, as well… They’re all risking their lives for us. They’re all taking care of us. I need to… become stronger. Even today… the Master more or less saved both your life and mine. That man’s voice… It was so soothing in a mysterious way. Just listening to him speak made my head feel light. I wonder what kind of person he is. [Action: Tanjirou turns to see Nezuko asleep on the floor.] Tanjirou Ah… Oh, right. You’re sleep-deprived, aren’t you? I’m hurting, and this is rough, but I gotta keep on fighting. Because… I’ll be a grown man one day. And then, I’ll become an old guy and die. And then, the demon Nezuko will end up all alone. That would be too lonely, wouldn’t it, Nezuko? I promise you I’ll turn you back into a human, okay? [Scene: In a room in the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. The Hashiras are gathered with Kagaya.] Kagaya Just as you’ve all reported, the demons’ carnage has increased more than ever. The threat to human life is greater than it’s ever been. We’ll have to bolster the ranks of the Demon Slayers. What do you all think? Shinazugawa The incident on Mt. Natagumo made it crystal clear. The caliber of Demon Slayers has nose-dived to unbelievable levels. Most of them are useless. The trainers must be blind. You’d think they could at least tell if someone’s competent or not. Uzui Well, that kid today sure seemed competent. He did land that flamboyant blow on you, Shinazugawa. He’s got potential. Shinazugawa Tsk… Shinobu The more the human population increases, the harder it becomes to control and unify them. Not to mention that the times have changed considerably in this era. Himejima Other than those who’ve had their loved ones brutally massacred and joined the Corps, or those of distinguished pedigree who have hunted demons for generations, to ask anyone to harness as much or even greater resolve and drive to produce results would be cruel. Rengoku Still, considering that boy ran into a Twelve Kizuki so soon after joining the Corps… He may have the power to draw them! Even we rarely get the chance to confront one! It makes me envious! Kagaya Agreed. But the fact that Lower Five made such a drastic move probably means that Muzan is nowhere near Mt. Natagumo. After all, as in the case of Asakusa, whenever Muzan wishes to hide something, he creates a clever diversion to throw us off. It’s really quite frustrating. But those demons are still freely devouring humans, gaining strength and surviving. For the sake of those who have died, there is only one thing for us to do. I believe that among you Hashiras who are present today, I’ve assembled the finest unit since the First Breathing swordsmen of the feudal era. Tengen Uzui, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Shinobu Kochou, Mitsuri Kanroji, Muichirou Tokitou, Gyoumei Himejima, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Obanai Iguro, Giyuu Tomioka… My children, I look forward to your success. [Scene: Later that night. Kagaya sits alone in his room.] Kagaya Muzan Kibutsuji, I swear I’ll defeat you if it’s the last thing I do. We will bring you down without fail. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Shinobu Kochou, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo Terauchi, Sumi Nakahara, Naho Takada, Murata, Hotaru Haganezuka [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. Rengoku prepares to head off.] Shinobu Are you heading into battle? Rengoku Hm? Is that you, Kochou? We just got some new information <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 116 of 341] umans, gaining strength and surviving. For the sake of those who have died, there is only one thing for us to do. I believe that among you Hashiras who are present today, I’ve assembled the finest unit since the First Breathing swordsmen of the feudal era. Tengen Uzui, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Shinobu Kochou, Mitsuri Kanroji, Muichirou Tokitou, Gyoumei Himejima, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Obanai Iguro, Giyuu Tomioka… My children, I look forward to your success. [Scene: Later that night. Kagaya sits alone in his room.] Kagaya Muzan Kibutsuji, I swear I’ll defeat you if it’s the last thing I do. We will bring you down without fail. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Shinobu Kochou, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo Terauchi, Sumi Nakahara, Naho Takada, Murata, Hotaru Haganezuka [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. Rengoku prepares to head off.] Shinobu Are you heading into battle? Rengoku Hm? Is that you, Kochou? We just got some new information about a demon, and the Slayers who confronted him got taken out. We’re losing rank and filers, too, now. We can’t stand by and do nothing. Shinobu Could it be a Twelve Kizuki? Rengoku Most likely, yes. It might be a member of the Upper Ranks. Shinobu It sounds like a difficult mission, but as long as you’re going, Rengoku, there’s nothing to worry about. Rengoku Kochou, what’s your plan taking in that headbutting kid? You said you were going to add more Tsuguko, but I’m sure that’s not the reason. Shinobu Don’t worry, it’s not as if I’ll gobble him up, all right? Rengoku Well of course you wouldn’t! [Action: Rengoku turns to leave.] Rengoku Hahahaha! Hahahaha! Shinobu Be careful. [Scene: In the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu complains about his medicine.] Zenitsu No~!! I can’t possibly take any more! Aoi We go through this every single day! You’re the most severely injured, Zenitsu! Take your medicine this second! Zenitsu Ngh… Aoi Seriously… Tanjirou, your medicine is right over there. Kiyo Here. Tanjirou Thanks. [Action: Tanjirou takes the cup of medicine from Kiyo and drinks it.] Tanjirou Okay! Zenitsu Hey! Tanjirou’s medicine goes down easy, doesn’t it? Right?! It’s different from mine, isn’t it?! I call favoritism! I call favoritism! Tanjirou Zenitsu, this is a hospital ward! Pipe down! [Action: Murata enters the room.] Murata You seem to be doing well! Tanjirou Ah… Ahh! Murata! Murata Hey! Zenitsu Blegh! [Scene: In the hospital room. Murata sits down near Tanjirou’s bed.] Tanjirou Are you all right? Murata Well, I came this close to getting melted away, but I made it somehow. But I heard you guys really got banged up. Tanjirou It looks like it’s going to take some time. Murata And Wild Boar Kid, in your case, was it the throat? Huh? What’s the matter with him? Tanjirou He went through a lot. If you could please let him be… Murata But for this guy of all people to be so listless -- Zenitsu Tanjirou! Tanjirou Oh… Zenitsu Who is that person? Tanjirou He’s Murata. He fought with us on Mt. Natagumo. Murata I’m Murata! Nice to meet you! Hey, your arm… Zenitsu I almost got turned into a spider, and my arms and legs are still short… Aoi And that’s why you need to take this medicine! Zenitsu Eek! But it tastes so gross! There’s only so much gross a person can take! Aoi Don’t come crying to me if your arms and legs don’t go back to normal! Zenitsu So cold! That’s such a cold thing to say! Aoi You don’t know how good you have it. I mean, if you take this medicine and get lots of sunlight, there’ll be no lasting effects. [Action: Zenitsu jumps from his bed across to Tanjirou’s.] Zenitsu I can’t do it! Tanjirou Ah! Zenitsu Gross is gross! No two ways about it! Murata Hehe… Looks like fun. Lucky you. Tanjirou Murata? Murata I was summoned to the Hashira Meeting to give my report on the Mt. Natagumo incident, but it was like hell! Those Hashiras are way too terrifying! All pissed about how the quality of the newer Slayers has gone downhill… bec <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 117 of 341] Murata. He fought with us on Mt. Natagumo. Murata I’m Murata! Nice to meet you! Hey, your arm… Zenitsu I almost got turned into a spider, and my arms and legs are still short… Aoi And that’s why you need to take this medicine! Zenitsu Eek! But it tastes so gross! There’s only so much gross a person can take! Aoi Don’t come crying to me if your arms and legs don’t go back to normal! Zenitsu So cold! That’s such a cold thing to say! Aoi You don’t know how good you have it. I mean, if you take this medicine and get lots of sunlight, there’ll be no lasting effects. [Action: Zenitsu jumps from his bed across to Tanjirou’s.] Zenitsu I can’t do it! Tanjirou Ah! Zenitsu Gross is gross! No two ways about it! Murata Hehe… Looks like fun. Lucky you. Tanjirou Murata? Murata I was summoned to the Hashira Meeting to give my report on the Mt. Natagumo incident, but it was like hell! Those Hashiras are way too terrifying! All pissed about how the quality of the newer Slayers has gone downhill… because there were some of us who didn’t follow orders on Mt. Natagumo. And they were like, “Who trained them?” What good would it do to ask someone of my rank, anyway? Ugh… Tanjirou, Zenitsu Ah! [Action: Shinobu steps into the room.] Murata Hashiras terrify me! Shinobu Hello! Murata Ah! [Action: Murata hops up from his chair.] Murata Hashira! Lady Kochou! Shinobu Hello! Murata Oh, hello! Goodbye! [Action: Murata runs from the room and slams the door.] Shinobu Oh my! Goodbye! How is your recovery coming along? Tanjirou I think we’re a lot better now. Shinobu Then, let’s have you start your Rehabilitation Training, shall we? Tanjirou Rehabilitation Training? Shinobu Yes! Inosuke Forgive me for being weak… [Scene: Two weeks later, at the Butterfly Mansion. Zenitsu sits alone in the hospital room.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) Tanjirou and Inosuke were taken away by the Hashira, Lady Kochou, and started something called “Rehabilitation Training”. (Thoughts) Lady Shinobu’s voice is totally unique. I don’t think I’ve ever heard anything like it. (Thoughts) It lacks regularity, and it scares me a little. (Thoughts) But when she was treating the people who got turned into spiders, she sure seemed like a goddess. No wonder everyone ran to Lady Shinobu in tears. (Thoughts) Not only that, but she’s unbelievably cute! I bet she could make a living on her looks alone. So, this cute lady has taken Tanjirou and Inosuke to Rehabilitation Training to rebuild their stamina. And any minute now… [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke return to the hospital room looking quite haggard.] Inosuke Ugh… Zenitsu (Thoughts) … they’ll be back in this kind of state. Welcome back, Tanjirou, Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke hobble to their beds.] Tanjirou, Inosuke Ahh… Zenitsu How did it go today? [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke climb into bed silently.] Zenitsu What happened? What’s the matter? Hey… Tanjirou Sorry. Inosuke Don’t mind us. Zenitsu You gotta tell me about it! I’ll be joining you a little late starting tomorrow! Zenitsu No~!! [Scene: The next day, at the Butterfly Manor. Inosuke and Tanjirou walk through the halls with Zenitsu clinging to Tanjirou’s shirt.] Zenitsu Scary! Scary! Scary! I don’t wanna go! [Action: The trio makes it to another room in the manor. Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi wait near three futon sets. Kanao sits at a table.] Aoi All right, since you’ll be joining us from today, Zenitsu, I’ll explain the process again now. You’ll start over there. Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Hmm! Aoi Those girls will make your bodies limber again after having been bedridden for so long. [Action: Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi work on stretching Inosuke out.] Inosuke Gahh! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Hmm! Inosuke Gahhh… [Action: Inosuke flops onto the floor.] Aoi Next, reflex training. These cups contain medicated water. The objective is to throw that medicated water onto each other, but if your opponent blocks your cup before you can pick it up, you can’t move that cup. [Action: Tanjirou sits across from <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 118 of 341] late starting tomorrow! Zenitsu No~!! [Scene: The next day, at the Butterfly Manor. Inosuke and Tanjirou walk through the halls with Zenitsu clinging to Tanjirou’s shirt.] Zenitsu Scary! Scary! Scary! I don’t wanna go! [Action: The trio makes it to another room in the manor. Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi wait near three futon sets. Kanao sits at a table.] Aoi All right, since you’ll be joining us from today, Zenitsu, I’ll explain the process again now. You’ll start over there. Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Hmm! Aoi Those girls will make your bodies limber again after having been bedridden for so long. [Action: Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi work on stretching Inosuke out.] Inosuke Gahh! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Hmm! Inosuke Gahhh… [Action: Inosuke flops onto the floor.] Aoi Next, reflex training. These cups contain medicated water. The objective is to throw that medicated water onto each other, but if your opponent blocks your cup before you can pick it up, you can’t move that cup. [Action: Tanjirou sits across from Kanao.] Aoi Go! [Action: Kanao immediately throws a cup of water into Tanjirou’s face.] Tanjirou Mmph… Aoi Again! Go! [Action: Tanjirou grabs a cup of water.] Tanjirou Ha! [Action: Kanao covers the cup and throws another cup of water in Tanjirou’s face.] Tanjirou Ngh! Aoi That’s it! Last up, full-body training. In simpler terms, you’ll be playing tag. You’ll be up against myself, Aoi, and Kanao over there. Tanjirou, Inosuke Ugh… Zenitsu Excuse me. May I ask you something? Aoi Hm? Is there something that’s not clear to you? [Action: Zenitsu gets up and walks toward the door.] Zenitsu No, it’s just… Come on, both of you. Tanjirou Huh? Inosuke Not going. Zenitsu Just shut up and come with me like I said! Tanjirou, Inosuke Erk…! Aoi Ah…! Zenitsu Come on! [Action: Zenitsu begins dragging Tanjirou and Inosuke away.] Zenitsu Come on, dammit! You lowlifes! You dirtbags! Tanjirou Ahh! Inosuke What the hell are you doing?! Zenitsu Ahh!! [Scene: Outside the butterfly manor. Zenitsu yells at Tanjirou and Inosuke.] Zenitsu Sit up straight! I said sit up straight! You miserable bastards! Inosuke What did you say?! Zenitsu Ngh! [Action: Zenitsu punches Inosuke across the cheek.] Inosuke Ugh! Tanjirou Inosuke! What were you thinking, Zenitsu?! Tell Inosuke you’re sorry! Inosuke Ngh…! Zenitsu Huh?! You guys say you’re sorry! Apologize to me! How dare you act like you’d come back from hell when you were in heaven! All you did was frolic with girls all day, so why did you look so haggard?! Get down on your hands and knees and apologize! Commit ritualistic suicide! Tanjirou How can you say such a thing?! Zenitsu Shut up, you goody-goody talking forehead! Just shut up and listen, got that?! Ngh! [Action: Zenitsu starts pulling Tanjirou’s hair.] Zenitsu You’re allowed to touch girls! You get to have your bodies massaged! When you play that cup game, you get to touch their hands! When you play tag, you get to touch their whole freakin’ bodies! Each girl has two boobs, one behind, and two thighs! They smell so nice when they pass by, and it’s mad fun just to look at them! Ahhh!! Heaven! Sheer heaven! Inosuke Cut the crap! You’re not making any sense! When you lose to someone smaller than you, it destroys your soul! Zenitsu Oh, poor you! Inosuke, you’ve never been chummy with a girl before, right?! Right, you were raised in the mountains! No wonder you’re a late bloomer! Ahh! I feel so sorry for you! Inosuke Grrr! What?! Oh please, I’ve stomped on female kids before! Zenitsu That’s the worst thing you could do! [Scene: Inside the Butterfly Manor. Aoi, Kanao, Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi listen to the trio outside.] Zenitsu Not good, no good! That’s not gonna get you any girls! Aoi Grr… Inosuke What?! I can get as many girls as I want! Tanjirou Haa… [Scene: Back inside the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu eagerly awaits his training.] Zenitsu Please train me well! Hehehehe~! [Action: Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi stretch Zenitsu out.] Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Hmm! Zenitsu Hahahaha! Kiy <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 119 of 341] ind, and two thighs! They smell so nice when they pass by, and it’s mad fun just to look at them! Ahhh!! Heaven! Sheer heaven! Inosuke Cut the crap! You’re not making any sense! When you lose to someone smaller than you, it destroys your soul! Zenitsu Oh, poor you! Inosuke, you’ve never been chummy with a girl before, right?! Right, you were raised in the mountains! No wonder you’re a late bloomer! Ahh! I feel so sorry for you! Inosuke Grrr! What?! Oh please, I’ve stomped on female kids before! Zenitsu That’s the worst thing you could do! [Scene: Inside the Butterfly Manor. Aoi, Kanao, Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi listen to the trio outside.] Zenitsu Not good, no good! That’s not gonna get you any girls! Aoi Grr… Inosuke What?! I can get as many girls as I want! Tanjirou Haa… [Scene: Back inside the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu eagerly awaits his training.] Zenitsu Please train me well! Hehehehe~! [Action: Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi stretch Zenitsu out.] Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Hmm! Zenitsu Hahahaha! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Mmm! Zenitsu Hehehe! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Mmm! Zenitsu Hehehehe! It’s all good! All good! Inosuke That guy has what it takes. I’m always fighting back tears from the pain, but he’s laughing. Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Aoi sits across from Zenitsu for reflex training.] Aoi I shall take you on. Naho Begin! [Action: Aoi reaches for a cup, but Zenitsu covers her hand and prepares to throw a cup of water on her. He doesn’t throw it and squeezes her hand.] Zenitsu I would never splash tea on a girl. Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh… Zenitsu Hehehe! [Scene: Sometime later. Aoi faces off against Zenitsu for full-body training.] Naho Now then, full-body training! Begin! [Action: Zenitsu flashes around the room.] Aoi Ah…! [Action: Zenitsu leaps at Aoi and grabs around her chest.] Zenitsu I win! [Action: Aoi smacks Zenitsu around.] Zenitsu I won the battle but lost the war! Inosuke I’m gonna kick some butt, too! Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: Inosuke throws a cup of water into Aoi’s face.] Inosuke All right! Aoi Ah! [Action: Inosuke holds Aoi up from her ankles.] Inosuke All right! Aoi Ouch! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’m the only one on a losing streak and soaked. How embarrassing! [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke are soaked with medicated water.] Zenitsu, Inosuke Ahh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) But… I just can’t beat Kanao. None of us can get to her cup before her or grab it away from her. [Action: Tanjirou continues his training.] Tanjirou (Narration) For the next five days, I continued to lose to Kanao. (Narration) So did Inosuke… and Zenitsu. We couldn’t so much as lay a finger on a strand of her hair. And then one day, the other two stopped coming to the training room. Z-Zenitsu? Inosuke? Ahh… Please train me! [Scene: At night, at the Butterfly Manor. Tanjirou has finished his training.] Tanjirou Thank you for the good workout… [Action: Tanjirou walks back to his bedroom.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Why can’t I beat her? What gives her the edge over me? (Thoughts) First of all, her reflexes are way faster. Even if I were at 100 percent, I’d probably lose to her. (Thoughts) Her scent is totally different. It’s similar to the scent of the Hashiras. Sumi Master Tanjirou? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Also… her eyes? Her eyes are different… Sumi Master Tanjirou? Tanjirou (Thoughts) … it seems. Sumi Um… Tanjirou Oh…! Sumi Master Tanjirou, are you all right? We’ve been calling you over and over. Tanjirou Sorry! I didn’t hear you. What’s up? Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Mm… [Action: Naho holds out a towel for Tanjirou.] Sumi Here’s a towel for you. Tanjirou Wow! Thanks! That’s a big help! You’re all so kind! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Haha! Kiyo Um, Master Tanjirou, do you maintain the Total Concentration Breathing state around the clock? Tanjirou Huh? Kiyo Morning, noon, and night, and all throughout the night while you’re asleep. Do you use the Total Concentration Breathing technique nonstop? Tanjirou No, I don’t. I’ve never done that. Is that even possible? Kiyo Yes! We’re told that being a <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 120 of 341] her reflexes are way faster. Even if I were at 100 percent, I’d probably lose to her. (Thoughts) Her scent is totally different. It’s similar to the scent of the Hashiras. Sumi Master Tanjirou? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Also… her eyes? Her eyes are different… Sumi Master Tanjirou? Tanjirou (Thoughts) … it seems. Sumi Um… Tanjirou Oh…! Sumi Master Tanjirou, are you all right? We’ve been calling you over and over. Tanjirou Sorry! I didn’t hear you. What’s up? Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Mm… [Action: Naho holds out a towel for Tanjirou.] Sumi Here’s a towel for you. Tanjirou Wow! Thanks! That’s a big help! You’re all so kind! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Haha! Kiyo Um, Master Tanjirou, do you maintain the Total Concentration Breathing state around the clock? Tanjirou Huh? Kiyo Morning, noon, and night, and all throughout the night while you’re asleep. Do you use the Total Concentration Breathing technique nonstop? Tanjirou No, I don’t. I’ve never done that. Is that even possible? Kiyo Yes! We’re told that being able to do that makes all the difference in the world! Tanjirou Even just using that technique for a short time really takes its toll on me, but I should do it around the clock, huh? Naho Some people have already mastered it. Sumi All of the Hashiras and Miss Kanao! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Please work hard at it! Tanjirou I see! Thanks! I’ll give it a try! [Scene: At the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu sits on his bed and Inosuke lies in his while Tanjirou prepares to go out.] Tanjirou Isn’t it about time you came to training, Inosuke? Sulking and feeling sorry for yourself won’t do you any good. Zenitsu, you should come, too! [Action: Zenitsu stands up.] Zenitsu Yes. For me, that was a good job! Just tell them my injury’s taken a turn for the worse! Hey, Kakushi lady over there! Would you like to have some tea with me? Tanjirou Haa… [Scene: Out in the courtyard. Tanjirou practices his breathing.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Total Concentration Breathing. Morning, noon, and night. Even while I’m asleep, I said I’d try to keep it up around the clock, but… Ah! (Thoughts) … I can’t do it at all! I can’t do it! (Thoughts) If I try to do Total Concentration Breathing longer, it makes me feel like I’m gonna die! (Thoughts) It’s too painful! My lungs hurt! My ears hurt! My ears are ringing like crazy! (Thoughts) My eardrums! [Action: Tanjirou hears a loud noise and covers his ears.] Tanjirou Ah… Ahh! (Thoughts) That scared the heck out of me! For a second there, I thought my heart had burst through my ears! (Thoughts) I’ll never make it at this rate! When you’re in trouble, go back to basics! You spineless fool! [Action: Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi watch Tanjirou from around a corner.] Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Fufu… [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Breathing is all about the lungs. If I can’t get the hang of it, that means my lungs are too weak. (Thoughts) Work at it! All I can do is work hard! That’s the story of my life! (Thoughts) Hard work is the sum of daily efforts! It can be one step at a time! Move forward! Right! Kiyo Master Tanjirou is working hard every day! Sumi Yes! Let’s bring him some rice balls, okay? Naho Good idea! And also… [Scene: Sometime later. Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho present Tanjirou with two gourds.] Tanjirou Blow into these gourds? Kiyo That’s right. Whenever she trained Lady Kanao, Lady Shinobu often had her blow into gourds. Tanjirou Oh, really? That’s a neat training technique, huh? So, you make some sort of sound? Kiyo Oh, no. She blew into it to make the gourd explode. Tanjirou Oh, really? Explode? What? You mean this?! Something this hard?! Kiyo Yes! Not to mention, this is a special kind of gourd, so it’s harder than normal ones. Tanjirou (Thoughts) A girl that petite was able to do that something that hard?! Kiyo The gourds get bigger and bigger as you progress. The one that Lady Kanao can explode right now… [Action: Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho present a very large gourd.] Kiyo … is this gourd. Tanjirou Gigant <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 121 of 341] aily efforts! It can be one step at a time! Move forward! Right! Kiyo Master Tanjirou is working hard every day! Sumi Yes! Let’s bring him some rice balls, okay? Naho Good idea! And also… [Scene: Sometime later. Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho present Tanjirou with two gourds.] Tanjirou Blow into these gourds? Kiyo That’s right. Whenever she trained Lady Kanao, Lady Shinobu often had her blow into gourds. Tanjirou Oh, really? That’s a neat training technique, huh? So, you make some sort of sound? Kiyo Oh, no. She blew into it to make the gourd explode. Tanjirou Oh, really? Explode? What? You mean this?! Something this hard?! Kiyo Yes! Not to mention, this is a special kind of gourd, so it’s harder than normal ones. Tanjirou (Thoughts) A girl that petite was able to do that something that hard?! Kiyo The gourds get bigger and bigger as you progress. The one that Lady Kanao can explode right now… [Action: Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho present a very large gourd.] Kiyo … is this gourd. Tanjirou Gigantic! I’ll give it my all! [Scene: The next day, in the training room. Tanjirou meets with Aoi.] Aoi They’re not coming today, either? Tanjirou I’m sorry. I’ll bring them tomorrow. I’m sorry. Aoi No, you don’t have to concern yourself with those two anymore! Tanjirou I’ll work hard. Tanjirou I’ll work hard! [Scene: Over the next few days. Tanjirou continues his rehabilitation.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) While throwing myself into the drills that Mr. Urokodaki pounded into me, I’m also maintaining my Total Concentration Breathing state. (Thoughts) Imagining I’m running down a mountain, I race all around the mansion’s garden! All of the obstacles are stand-ins for the trees on that mountain! Hard work! Urahhh! Hard work! Hard work! Hard work!! [Scene: 15 days later, at night. Tanjirou sits on the roof of the Butterfly Manor.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’ve regained most of my stamina. And now, I can run farther than I did before, and my lungs are getting stronger! I’m making good progress! (Thoughts) During the day, I run all over the place and put my lungs into overdrive with swift moves, so now, I’ll breathe slowly. I’ll take slow, deep breaths and send air all the way to my fingertips. (Thoughts) Meditation boosts concentration. Mr. Urokodaki said so himself. (Thoughts) Mr. Urokodaki… Haganezuka (Imagination) How dare you break my sword! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Please forgive me. (Thoughts) They’re reforging my sword for me now, but I’m really, really sorry. (Thoughts) Concentrate! You need to concentrate! Concentrate on your breathing! Shinobu Yoo-hoo… Yoo-hoo! Yoo-hoo… Yoo-hoo! Tanjirou Yes! Shinobu I can see you’re working very hard. Tanjirou Ah…! Shinobu Even though your friends went off somewhere… Tanjirou Ahh… Shinobu Don’t you feel lonely all by yourself? Tanjirou No! Because once I’ve mastered it myself, I can teach them, too! Shinobu You have a beautiful soul, don’t you? Tanjirou Ahh… Um… Why did you bring us all here? Shinobu Nezuko’s existence has been officially acknowledged, and the three of you were injured so seriously. And also, I’d like to entrust my dream to you. Tanjirou Dream? Shinobu Yes. My dream that we can become friends with the demons. I’m quite sure you can accomplish that. Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou sniffs the air and turns to Shinobu slowly.] Tanjirou Are you angry? Shinobu Ah… Tanjirou For some reason, I’m always picking up an angry scent from you even though you’re always smiling. Shinobu Yes… You’re right. It might be true that I’m in a constant state of anger. Ever since my beloved older sister was slaughtered by a demon, every time I see the tears of those who’ve lost their loved ones to a demon, every time I hear those cries of despair… the anger keeps building up inside me and continues to swell. Deep down in the innermost depths of my body, there’s a revulsion that I can’t fight. I’m sure the other Hashiras feel something similar, as well. Well, this time, they saw Nezuko, who’s never devoured a hum <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 122 of 341] fficially acknowledged, and the three of you were injured so seriously. And also, I’d like to entrust my dream to you. Tanjirou Dream? Shinobu Yes. My dream that we can become friends with the demons. I’m quite sure you can accomplish that. Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou sniffs the air and turns to Shinobu slowly.] Tanjirou Are you angry? Shinobu Ah… Tanjirou For some reason, I’m always picking up an angry scent from you even though you’re always smiling. Shinobu Yes… You’re right. It might be true that I’m in a constant state of anger. Ever since my beloved older sister was slaughtered by a demon, every time I see the tears of those who’ve lost their loved ones to a demon, every time I hear those cries of despair… the anger keeps building up inside me and continues to swell. Deep down in the innermost depths of my body, there’s a revulsion that I can’t fight. I’m sure the other Hashiras feel something similar, as well. Well, this time, they saw Nezuko, who’s never devoured a human, with their own eyes, and they’ve memorized her presence. Out of respect for the Master’s wishes, I don’t think anyone will raise a hand to her. Tanjirou Ahh… Shinobu My older sister was a kind-hearted person like you. She had sympathy for demons. Even when she was on the brink of death, she still felt pity for them. I couldn’t bring myself to feel that way. How can you feel sorry for something that’s killed humans? I’ve never heard of anything so absurd. But if that was how my sister truly felt, then I must carry it on. If there’s a way not to kill these pitiful demons, I have to keep trying to come up with it… without ever extinguishing the smile that my sister said she loved. (Flashback) Sister… Sister! Sister!! But now, I’m a bit exhausted. Demons do nothing but lie. Losing all reason out of self-preservation, they murder humans with their instincts laid totally bare. [Action: Shinobu stands up.] Shinobu Tanjirou, please do all that you can. Please find a way to protect Nezuko until the end. Knowing that you’re working so hard in my place reassures me to no end. I can rest easy now. Your Total Concentration Breathing has come to a halt. Tanjirou Ah…! Shinobu Heh… [Action: Shinobu disappears in an instant.] Tanjirou I’ll work hard at it! (Thoughts) Total Concentration Breathing! (Thoughts) Mother, Hanako… Takeo, Shigeru, Rokuta… Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou shakes his head.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’m going to turn Nezuko back into a human for sure! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Kanao Tsuyuri / young Kanao (Y.Kanao), Shinobu Kochou, Kanae Kochou, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo Terauchi, Sumi Nakahara, Naho Takada, Hotaru Haganezuka, Kouzou Kanamori, Kanao’s owner [Scene: At the Butterfly Manor. Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi are hanging the laundry.] Tanjirou Naho! Kiyo! Sumi! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Huh? Tanjirou I’d like you to help me train. If I stop doing Total Concentration Breathing while I’m asleep, can you clobber me with these carpet beaters? Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh… Tanjirou Please help me! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh… Very well! Tanjirou Thank you! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke sleep soundly. Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi watch Tanjirou.] Naho It’s all good, right? Kiyo Master Tanjirou’s doing a good job! Sumi Yes! [Action: Tanjirou begins snoring. Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi immediately begin beating Tanjirou.] Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh! Tanjirou Ah!! Gah! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou bows to Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho.] Tanjirou I’m a spineless fool… Please let me try again! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Okay! Tanjirou If you please! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Give it all you’ve got! Tanjirou This time, for sure! [Action: Tanjirou goes back to sleep. At first, he sleeps peacefully but then starts snoring again. Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho beat him again.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Ahh! Tanjirou Ahh!! One more time please! [Scene: In the morning. Tanjirou goes to practice with Aoi.] Aoi Just you again today, Tanjirou? Tanjirou I’m sorry. I did ask t <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 123 of 341] these carpet beaters? Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh… Tanjirou Please help me! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh… Very well! Tanjirou Thank you! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke sleep soundly. Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi watch Tanjirou.] Naho It’s all good, right? Kiyo Master Tanjirou’s doing a good job! Sumi Yes! [Action: Tanjirou begins snoring. Kiyo, Naho, and Sumi immediately begin beating Tanjirou.] Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ahh! Tanjirou Ah!! Gah! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou bows to Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho.] Tanjirou I’m a spineless fool… Please let me try again! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Okay! Tanjirou If you please! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Give it all you’ve got! Tanjirou This time, for sure! [Action: Tanjirou goes back to sleep. At first, he sleeps peacefully but then starts snoring again. Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho beat him again.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Ahh! Tanjirou Ahh!! One more time please! [Scene: In the morning. Tanjirou goes to practice with Aoi.] Aoi Just you again today, Tanjirou? Tanjirou I’m sorry. I did ask them to come, but… Aoi Well, it doesn’t matter to me. Tanjirou I’ll give them another nudge later! [Action: Tanjirou continues his rehabilitation training.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ugh… Urgh… (Thoughts) I’m starting to get used to training while doing Total Concentration Breathing! (Thoughts) Although I can’t sustain it all day unless I really get myself pumped up, the longer that I can keep doing Total Concentration Breathing, the bigger the stamina boost I get! Ngh!! [Scene: At the training room. Tanjirou practices with Kanao.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho You can do it! Tanjirou Urahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou aims to tag Kanao, but he misses.] Kanao Ah… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hey, I can chase after her! I’m able to chase right after that girl! I can keep up with her! Urahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou aims for Kanao’s hand, but she pulls away at the last moment.] Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou tumbles forward.] Tanjirou Ahhh! Ouch, ouch, ouch… [Scene: In the late evening. Tanjirou finishes his training for the day.] Tanjirou Thank you very much! Aoi Ah… Hmph. Tanjirou Hm? [Action: Tanjirou turns to see Zenitsu and Inosuke standing in the doorway.] Tanjirou Zenitsu! Inosuke! [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke leave.] Aoi I refuse to get involved. [Scene: A new day. Tanjirou takes a deep breath and blows into the gourd.] Tanjirou Mmph!! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho You can do it! You can do it! You can do it! Tanjirou Mmmph!! [Action: Tanjirou blows into the gourd and breaks it.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Haha! Tanjirou It broke! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Yay~! Naho Now all you have to break is this huge gourd! Tanjirou Yeah! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Hehehehe! Tanjirou I did it! Just a little more! Thanks, all of you! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Oh, crap. [Scene: A new day, in the morning. Zenitsu and Inosuke are asleep.] Zenitsu Ngh… Ngh… Mm… [Action: Zenitsu wakes up and sees that Tanjirou’s bed is empty.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) So, Tanjirou’s already gone off to train. Jeez, it’s the crack of dawn. (Thoughts) Putting in effort isn’t my thing. There’s nothing more draining than persevering every day. [Action: Zenitsu’s sparrow flies onto his arm.] Zenitsu Oh, it’s you. Maybe getting left behind by Tanjirou is making me panic, but I can’t get the hang of anything even if he shows me for hours. Now I realize that we’re a total lost cause. Wait, did you just say, “Yes, you are”? How can you be so cruel? Would it kill you to say just once, “You’re working hard, too”? Did you just say, “Work harder”? Haa… I guess there’s no way out of it. [Action: Zenitsu picks up his cup of medicine.] Zenitsu Ngh… [Action: Zenitsu drinks his cup of medicine.] Zenitsu Gross! [Action: Inosuke stands up on his bed.] Zenitsu Huh? Inosuke Come on, Monitsu. [Scene: In the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu and Inosuke speak with Shinobu.] Shinobu What Tanjirou is trying to master is a skill called “Total Concentration, Constant”. By continuing to do Total Concentration Breathing every second of the day, your basic stamina level will skyrocket. Zenits <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 124 of 341] ng. There’s nothing more draining than persevering every day. [Action: Zenitsu’s sparrow flies onto his arm.] Zenitsu Oh, it’s you. Maybe getting left behind by Tanjirou is making me panic, but I can’t get the hang of anything even if he shows me for hours. Now I realize that we’re a total lost cause. Wait, did you just say, “Yes, you are”? How can you be so cruel? Would it kill you to say just once, “You’re working hard, too”? Did you just say, “Work harder”? Haa… I guess there’s no way out of it. [Action: Zenitsu picks up his cup of medicine.] Zenitsu Ngh… [Action: Zenitsu drinks his cup of medicine.] Zenitsu Gross! [Action: Inosuke stands up on his bed.] Zenitsu Huh? Inosuke Come on, Monitsu. [Scene: In the Butterfly Manor. Zenitsu and Inosuke speak with Shinobu.] Shinobu What Tanjirou is trying to master is a skill called “Total Concentration, Constant”. By continuing to do Total Concentration Breathing every second of the day, your basic stamina level will skyrocket. Zenitsu, Inosuke Huh…? Shinobu Heh… Let’s just go ahead and try it! [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke try to maintain their Total Concentration Breathing but can’t.] Zenitsu Gah! Impossible!! Seriously impossible! [Scene: Sometime later. Zenitsu and Inosuke sit with Tanjirou.] Tanjirou I still can’t sustain Total Concentration Breathing all day unless I really throw myself into it, but I bet you two can do it! You just go like this to make your lungs expand! When that rattles your blood, your bones and muscles will go “Boom, boom”, and you gotta stop it! Zenitsu, Inosuke Huh…? Tanjirou All that’s left to do is train like crazy! Zenitsu, Inosuke Urgh… [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke shake their heads vigorously.] Tanjirou Ahh… Shinobu Now, now. We’re talking about a basic skill, or should I say a beginner skill, so why wouldn’t you be able to do it? But it’s also true that one must put great effort into mastering it, right? [Action: Shinobu walks over to Inosuke.] Inosuke Ah… Mm… [Action: Shinobu pats Inosuke’s shoulder.] Shinobu Well, why wouldn’t you be able to do it, though? Inosuke Ngh… Shinobu I was sure it would be child’s play for you, Inosuke. Are you sure you can’t do it? Even though there’s no reason you can’t do it? It can’t be helped, then, if you can’t do it. Can’t be helped, can’t be helped. Inosuke Ugh… Ngh… Huh?! I can do it, all right! Why wouldn’t I?! Don’t mess with me, or I swear I’ll rip off your breasts! [Action: Shinobu takes Zenitsu’s hands.] Zenitsu Huh? Shinobu Please give it your all, Zenitsu! I’m your biggest cheerleader! Zenitsu Yes, ma’am! Shinobu Wow! Hahaha! [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke get back to training in the courtyard.] Zenitsu Urahhh!! Inosuke Urahhh! Shinobu Kanao, you’re in the same class, so why don’t you join them? [Action: Kanao bows to Shinobu and walks off to get water. She turns to watch the trio.] Zenitsu Ngh!! Tanjirou More! More! Boom! Boom! Boom! Inosuke You damn wimp! Tanjirou Boom!! Yeah! You got this, Zenitsu! [Action: Kanao flips a coin. It lands on “heads”.] [Scene: In the past. A young Kanao is beaten by her father.] Y.Kanao Ah! [Action: Kanao’s father drags her outside and throws her to the ground.] Y.Kanao Ngh… (Thoughts) It hurts… I’m hungry… I’m sad… I feel hopeless… I’m in agony… I’m lonely… Kanao (Narration) That was my life. But then, one day, I heard a sound like a snap… and I never knew pain again. [Scene: In the past. Kanao’s owner leads her with a rope tied around her waist.] Kanao (Narration) I never knew pain again. (Narration) While living in poverty, even when my parents sold me, it didn’t make me feel sad. [Action: Kanae and Shinobu approach Kanao’s owner.] Kanae Excuse me, do you have a minute? Owner Huh? Kanae Could you tell us why that child is all tied up? Is she a criminal, perhaps? Owner Isn’t it obvious? She’s flea-ridden, and her face is dirty. Not to mention, she might try to escape. Kanae Hello, there. Nice to meet you. My name is Kanao Kochou. What’s your name <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 125 of 341] Kanao flips a coin. It lands on “heads”.] [Scene: In the past. A young Kanao is beaten by her father.] Y.Kanao Ah! [Action: Kanao’s father drags her outside and throws her to the ground.] Y.Kanao Ngh… (Thoughts) It hurts… I’m hungry… I’m sad… I feel hopeless… I’m in agony… I’m lonely… Kanao (Narration) That was my life. But then, one day, I heard a sound like a snap… and I never knew pain again. [Scene: In the past. Kanao’s owner leads her with a rope tied around her waist.] Kanao (Narration) I never knew pain again. (Narration) While living in poverty, even when my parents sold me, it didn’t make me feel sad. [Action: Kanae and Shinobu approach Kanao’s owner.] Kanae Excuse me, do you have a minute? Owner Huh? Kanae Could you tell us why that child is all tied up? Is she a criminal, perhaps? Owner Isn’t it obvious? She’s flea-ridden, and her face is dirty. Not to mention, she might try to escape. Kanae Hello, there. Nice to meet you. My name is Kanao Kochou. What’s your name? [Action: Kanao is silent.] Kanae Oh… Owner She’s got no name, all right? Her parents never gave her one. Happy now? Get away from her. [Action: Kanao’s owner reaches to push Kanae away, but Shinobu slaps his hand away.] Owner Wha…! Shinobu Please don’t touch my sister. Owner What’s your problem, you two?! If you wanna talk to this kid, pay up! Shinobu All right, then, we’ll purchase her. Would this be enough? [Action: Shinobu throws a bunch of cash into the air.] Owner Ah…! [Action: Shinobu grabs the rope from Kanao’s owner’s hand as the money falls to the ground. Shinobu and Kanae run away with Kanao.] Owner Hey! Come back here, dammit! Shinobu I’d pick it up right now if I were you! After all, there’s a crowd here, and the wind is strong! Kanae Ahh, are you sure about this? Shinobu It’s fine! Kanae Please excuse us! Owner Hands off! It’s my property! Kanae Oh my, oh my. [Scene: At the Kochou manor. Shinobu cleans Kanao up and goes to Kanae] Shinobu Sister! Sister! Sister, this child is hopeless! Kanae Hm? Shinobu She can’t do anything without being told! That goes for meals, as well! She won’t touch her food unless I tell her to eat! Even as her stomach growls and growls! Kanae Oh my, oh my. Shinobu What exactly are we going to do with her? Kanae Now, now, don’t be like that, okay? I just love that smile of yours, Shinobu. Shinobu Ngh…! But we can’t do anything with a kid who can’t even think for herself! It’s dangerous! Kanae Well, you do have a point. Shinobu She can’t do anything on her own! She can’t decide for herself! [Action: Kanae holds a coin out for Kanao.] Kanae All right, when you’re on your own, you can decide by flipping this coin. Right, Kanao? Shinobu Sister! Kanae You don’t have to take this so seriously, you know, since Kanao is so adorable! Shinobu That’s not a good reason! Kanae As long as it’s given a chance, a person’s soul will open up, so don’t worry. When you fall in love with some boy someday, you’ll change too, Kanao. [Scene: In the present. Kanao looks at the coin in her hand.] Tanjirou You’re doing great! Keep it up! Zenitsu Urahhh!! Tanjirou Right now! Harder! Bam! That’s it! You can do it, Zenitsu! You’ve got this! Looking good! [Scene: Sometime later. A Kasugai crow goes to Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ah… Huh? [Action: Tanjirou runs through the hall.] Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke! They’ll be bringing our reforged Nichirin swords soon! Inosuke For real? Tanjirou Yeah! I just heard it now from the crow! [Action: Tanjirou sniffs the air.] Tanjirou That’s Mr. Haganezuka’s scent! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke run through the manor.] Inosuke Yahoo! Tanjirou Let’s go! Let’s go! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke make it outside.] Inosuke Yeah! Yahoo! Tanjirou Mr. Haganezuka! Hey! Hey! Mr. Haganezuka! [Action: Tanjirou waves at Haganezuka and Kanamori.] Tanjirou Long time no see! [Action: Haganezuka brings out a cleaver and begins running toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou How have you been…? Ahh…! Haganezuka Urahh!! Tanjirou Ah! <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 126 of 341] the present. Kanao looks at the coin in her hand.] Tanjirou You’re doing great! Keep it up! Zenitsu Urahhh!! Tanjirou Right now! Harder! Bam! That’s it! You can do it, Zenitsu! You’ve got this! Looking good! [Scene: Sometime later. A Kasugai crow goes to Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ah… Huh? [Action: Tanjirou runs through the hall.] Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke! They’ll be bringing our reforged Nichirin swords soon! Inosuke For real? Tanjirou Yeah! I just heard it now from the crow! [Action: Tanjirou sniffs the air.] Tanjirou That’s Mr. Haganezuka’s scent! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke run through the manor.] Inosuke Yahoo! Tanjirou Let’s go! Let’s go! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke make it outside.] Inosuke Yeah! Yahoo! Tanjirou Mr. Haganezuka! Hey! Hey! Mr. Haganezuka! [Action: Tanjirou waves at Haganezuka and Kanamori.] Tanjirou Long time no see! [Action: Haganezuka brings out a cleaver and begins running toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou How have you been…? Ahh…! Haganezuka Urahh!! Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Tanjirou dodges Haganezuka’s rush attack.] Tanjirou M-Mr. Haganezuka? Haganezuka How dare you snap my sword in two… You’ve got a lot of nerve! Tanjirou I’m sorry! B-But to be honest, I came this close to being killed! My opponent was insanely strong! Haganezuka Not true! That has nothing to do with it! You’re the one to blame! It’s all your fault! You’re pitifully weak! That’s why it broke! Otherwise, my sword would never snap like that! Tanjirou But… Haganezuka I’m going to kill you! [Action: Haganezuka begins chasing Tanjirou around.] Tanjirou Ahhh!! Shinobu Is that a new training regimen? Aoi Probably not. [Scene: Inside the Butterfly Manor. Kanamori sits with Tanjirou. Haganezuka lounges to the side while Insouke sits on the veranda.] Kanamori Well, Mr. Haganezuka is a very passionate man. Tanjirou Yes… Kanamori He loves his swords more than anyone. There’s no one like him even in the sword-forgers’ homeland. Tanjirou You’re probably right. Haganezuka Grrr… Kanamori Oh, my name is Kanamori. I was the one who forged Master Inosuke’s swords. I would be thrilled if they prove useful in battle. [Action: Inosuke holds his new swords, which change to an aqua color.] Kanamori Ahh, beautiful, aren’t they? The dull sheen of that indigo-grey hue is so cool. It’s a fine color for a sword. Tanjirou I’m happy for you, Inosuke, since your sword was chipped all over. Inosuke Huh? Kanamori How do you like the grips? The thing is, this is the first time I’ve ever forged swords for dual-wielders. [Action: Inosuke stands up and goes to the side of the pond and looks for a rock.] Kanamori Master Inosuke? Tanjirou Huh? [Action: Inosuke picks up a large rock.] Kanamori Hm? [Action: Inosuke picks up the rock and begins smashing it into the blade of his sword.] Inosuke Ngh… Grr! Tanjirou Ahhh!! Kanamori Gahhh! Inosuke Better. Kanamori I’ll kill you, you miserable brat! You bastard! Are you flaunting it?! Tanjirou We’re sorry! We’re sorry! Inosuke Hmph… [Action: Inosuke begins chipping away at his other sword.] Inosuke Ngh! Ngh! Ngh! Kanamori Bastard! That’s it! You’re a dead man! Tanjirou Ahhh! [Scene: In the late evening. Haganezuka and Kanamori leave the Butterfly Manor.] Kanamori Unbelievable! He’s unbelievable! Tanjirou We’re sorry! We’re sorry! Kanamori Taking a stone to those swords? Unbelievable! Tanjirou We’re sorry! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou sleeps soundly as Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho watch.] Naho Looks like he’ll be fine. Sumi After all, Master Tanjirou was really giving it his all! Kiyo Let’s make him some rice balls again! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Yeah! [Scene: The next morning. Tanjirou continues his rehabilitation training with Kanao.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My body’s changed! I can’t wait to swing my sword with these hands! My Nichirin sword! [Action: Tanjirou successfully grabs Kanao’s hand.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I did it! [Action: Tanjirou continues with reflex training.] Tanjirou Ngh! Sumi Good move! You can do it! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Urahh! Do <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 127 of 341] gins chipping away at his other sword.] Inosuke Ngh! Ngh! Ngh! Kanamori Bastard! That’s it! You’re a dead man! Tanjirou Ahhh! [Scene: In the late evening. Haganezuka and Kanamori leave the Butterfly Manor.] Kanamori Unbelievable! He’s unbelievable! Tanjirou We’re sorry! We’re sorry! Kanamori Taking a stone to those swords? Unbelievable! Tanjirou We’re sorry! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou sleeps soundly as Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho watch.] Naho Looks like he’ll be fine. Sumi After all, Master Tanjirou was really giving it his all! Kiyo Let’s make him some rice balls again! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Yeah! [Scene: The next morning. Tanjirou continues his rehabilitation training with Kanao.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My body’s changed! I can’t wait to swing my sword with these hands! My Nichirin sword! [Action: Tanjirou successfully grabs Kanao’s hand.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I did it! [Action: Tanjirou continues with reflex training.] Tanjirou Ngh! Sumi Good move! You can do it! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Urahh! Don’t let up for a second! You can do it! Urahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou grabs a cup of medicated water before Kanao.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I did it! Go!! (Thoughts) This medicated water stinks. It would be cruel to splash her with it. Ah! Urk… [Action: Tanjirou places the cup on Kanao’s head.] Sumi He won! Kiyo Does that count as winning? Naho Either way, it’s the same thing! Tanjirou Yeah! I did it! I did it! Zenitsu, Inosuke Oh, crap. [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke also continue their training.] Zenitsu Urahhh!! Inosuke Ngh… Urahh! [Scene: A new day. Shinobu examines Tanjirou.] Shinobu All right! Open up! Tanjirou Ahh… Shinobu Okay! Looks like your jaw is as good as new! All right, you can close your mouth now. That concludes this exam. Since you’re physically sound now, you may take on your missions without any misgivings. Tanjirou So I’m done with my training? Shinobu Yes. All that’s left for you now is actual combat. Tanjirou Right! Oh, before I forget, Lady Shinobu… There’s something I wanted to ask you. Shinobu What would that be? Tanjirou Have you ever heard of the Hinokami Kagura Dance? Shinobu I have not. Tanjirou Huh?! Uh, w-well then, how about Fire Breathing? Shinobu Never heard of it. Tanjirou Hiih! Eek! A-Actually, this is something that happened during my childhood. Shinobu Yes, yes. [Action: Tanjirou tells his tale of the Hinokami Kagura Dance.] Shinobu I see. So, for some reason, Tanjirou, your father used Fire Breathing. All I can tell you is that while Flame Breathing does exist, it’s not Fire Breathing. Tanjirou Huh? They’re not the same thing? Shinobu I’m not familiar with the details myself… Please forgive me. But I do know that they’re very strict about the exact phrasing. “Flame Breathing” must never be referred to as “Fire Breathing”. The Flame Hashira, Rengoku, might know something about this, but unfortunately, he is out on a mission. Tanjirou Understood! Thank you for all that you’ve taught me. I’ll ask Mr. Rengoku if I ever get a chance to see him again. Shinobu Right. Tanjirou Now then, please excuse me! Shinobu Kamado? Tanjirou Yes? Shinobu I’m expecting great things of you. Tanjirou Ah… Right! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou goes to Nezuko’s room. Nezuko is asleep.] Tanjirou She’s been asleep all day again today. [Action: Tanjirou sits down on Nezuko’s bed.] Tanjirou I know they said you could be sleeping to recover your stamina, but it does worry me if you don’t open your eyes once in a while. Hey, I’ll probably be leaving this place soon to go on my next mission. I’ve healed physically and I’ve gotten a little stronger, too. And I’m still doing Total Concentration, Constant right now. I think Zenitsu and Inosuke will be with me, too. Having those two by my side gives me confidence. [Action: Nezuko remains silent.] Tanjirou I see… You think so, too, Nezuko? They’re both good guys. To turn you back into a human, I gotta bring down the strongest demons that I can and send Miss Tamayo their blood samples. (Thoug <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 128 of 341] ce to see him again. Shinobu Right. Tanjirou Now then, please excuse me! Shinobu Kamado? Tanjirou Yes? Shinobu I’m expecting great things of you. Tanjirou Ah… Right! [Scene: At night. Tanjirou goes to Nezuko’s room. Nezuko is asleep.] Tanjirou She’s been asleep all day again today. [Action: Tanjirou sits down on Nezuko’s bed.] Tanjirou I know they said you could be sleeping to recover your stamina, but it does worry me if you don’t open your eyes once in a while. Hey, I’ll probably be leaving this place soon to go on my next mission. I’ve healed physically and I’ve gotten a little stronger, too. And I’m still doing Total Concentration, Constant right now. I think Zenitsu and Inosuke will be with me, too. Having those two by my side gives me confidence. [Action: Nezuko remains silent.] Tanjirou I see… You think so, too, Nezuko? They’re both good guys. To turn you back into a human, I gotta bring down the strongest demons that I can and send Miss Tamayo their blood samples. (Thoughts) Am I capable of doing that? Nezuko (Imagination) I know you can do it, Big Brother. Tanjirou Huh? [Action: Tanjirou turns to find Nezuko still asleep.] Tanjirou Thanks, Nezuko. You just encouraged me, didn’t you? I’ll try my hardest, all right? [Scene: On a steam train somewhere.] Woman Ahh! [Action: Blood splatters onto the window as a demon feasts on a human body.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kanao Tsuyuri, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Shinobu Kochou, Giyuu Tomioka, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo Terauchi, Sumi Nakahara, Naho Takada, Muzan Kibutsuji, Enmu, Rokuro, Wakuraba, Mukago, Kamanue [Scene: At the Butterfly Manor. Tanjirou does his reflex training with Kanao.] Zenitsu, Inosuke Ahh… Tanjirou Ngh! Zenitsu Amazing… Inosuke Look at them go… Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Kanao grabs a cup of medicated water.] Tanjirou Ah! Aoi That’s it! Tanjirou Phew… You sure are fast, Kanao! Aoi Your record is now ten wins and ten losses. Tanjirou I’m totally not done yet. Let’s go for a run. Are you up to it? Zenitsu You mean while doing Total Concentration, Constant? Tanjirou Yeah. [Action: Tanjirou slaps Zenitsu’s stomach.] Tanjirou Ngh! Zenitsu Keep this up the whole time? Inosuke Monjirou! [Action: Inosuke rips open his shirt. Zenitsu punches Inosuke’s abs.] Zenitsu Take this! Inosuke That’s nothing! Zenitsu Ngh… You’re all brawn and no brains! Tanjirou Let’s go! [Scene: In the past, a few months earlier. Nakime plays her biwa, summoning the Lower Twelve Kizuki.] Kamanue Ah… (Thoughts) Where the hell is this place? (Thoughts) Was it that woman’s Blood Demon Art? Looks like the whole space is distorted around that woman. [Action: Nakime plays her biwa a few more times.] Kamanue (Thoughts) Only the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki have been summoned. That’s never happened before. (Thoughts) Lower Five isn’t here yet. [Action: Nakime plays her biwa, summoning the five Lower Twelve Kizuki to one area.] Kamanue Ah… Kizuki Ah… Kamanue (Thoughts) It just moved! Blood Demon Art again? Ah… [Action: Kibutsuji stands on a platform above the Lower Twelve Kizuki in the form of a woman.] Kamanue (Thoughts) What’s the deal with this woman? (Thoughts) Who is she? Kibutsuji Lower your heads and crouch down. Kamanue Ah…! Kibutsuji Prostrate yourselves. [Action: The Lower Twelve Kizuki bow to Kibutsuji.] Kamanue (Thoughts) It’s Master Muzan! That’s Master Muzan’s voice! I didn’t recognize him! (Thoughts) He’s changed his appearance and aura. The precision of his shape-shifting is mind-blowing! Mukago P-Please forgive us! Since you’ve assumed a different form and aura… Kibutsuji Who gave you permission to speak? Mukago Ah… Kibutsuji Don’t presume to voice your worthless thoughts. Answer my questions. Nothing else. Rui was killed. I’m talking about Lower Five. I have but one question to ask of you. Why is it that you demons in the Lower Ranks are so utterly weak? You shouldn’t be satisfied with just being counted among the Twelve Kizuki. T <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 129 of 341] ust moved! Blood Demon Art again? Ah… [Action: Kibutsuji stands on a platform above the Lower Twelve Kizuki in the form of a woman.] Kamanue (Thoughts) What’s the deal with this woman? (Thoughts) Who is she? Kibutsuji Lower your heads and crouch down. Kamanue Ah…! Kibutsuji Prostrate yourselves. [Action: The Lower Twelve Kizuki bow to Kibutsuji.] Kamanue (Thoughts) It’s Master Muzan! That’s Master Muzan’s voice! I didn’t recognize him! (Thoughts) He’s changed his appearance and aura. The precision of his shape-shifting is mind-blowing! Mukago P-Please forgive us! Since you’ve assumed a different form and aura… Kibutsuji Who gave you permission to speak? Mukago Ah… Kibutsuji Don’t presume to voice your worthless thoughts. Answer my questions. Nothing else. Rui was killed. I’m talking about Lower Five. I have but one question to ask of you. Why is it that you demons in the Lower Ranks are so utterly weak? You shouldn’t be satisfied with just being counted among the Twelve Kizuki. That is merely your starting point. To devour more humans, to gain more power… Your starting point for becoming useful to me… For over a century, the members of the Upper Rank Twelve Kizuki have remained unchanged. It’s always been the demons in the Upper Ranks who’ve disposed of those Hashira Demon Slayers. But what about you demons in the Lower Ranks? How many times have you been replaced? Kamanue (Thoughts) That’s easy for you to say, but we… Kibutsuji “That’s easy for you to say, but we”… What? Go ahead and say it. Kamanue (Thoughts) He can read my mind? I’m screwed! Kibutsuji Screwed how? Go ahead and say it. [Action: Kibutsuji’s arm reaches out and grabs Kamanue.] Kamanue Please forgive me, Master Kibutsuji! Please! Please show me mercy! I’m truly sorry! I’m truly sorry! I’m truly – Ah… Ahh! [Action: Kibutsuji’s arm eats Kamanue.] Wakuraba (Thoughts) Why is this happening? (Thoughts) Am I going to be killed? After all I went through to become a Twelve Kizuki… Why? Why? (Thoughts) I thought I was going to do more and more! Kibutsuji Are you more afraid of the Demon Slayers than you are of me? Mukago No! Kibutsuji Every time you run into a Demon Slayer Hashira, the only thing on your mind is escape. Mukago Oh no, that’s not what I’m thinking! I’ll put my own life on the line to fight for you! Kibutsuji Are you refuting what I just said? Mukago Ahh… [Action: Kibutsuji kills Mukago.] Wakuraba (Thoughts) No good! It’s over! (Thoughts) Our minds are being read. Whether we agree or disagree with him, he’s still going to kill us! (Thoughts) We can’t possibly beat him in battle, either! In that case… [Action: Wakuraba flies through the distorted space.] Rokuro Ah… Wakuraba (Thoughts) … the only option is to run! Enmu (Thoughts) What a fool. Wakuraba (Thoughts) Just make it out of here somehow! Somehow! Now that I’ve gotten this far away… [Action: Kibutsuji holds Wakuraba’s head in his hand.] Kibutsuji I believe that the Twelve Kizuki are better off consisting of just the Upper Ranks. I am now dismantling the Lower Ranks. Wakuraba (Thoughts) He got me? (Thoughts) No way… Was it that Biwa Player’s technique? No, I didn’t hear any biwa sounds. (Thoughts) Guh… Why? I can’t regenerate my body. [Action: Kibutsuji tosses Wakuraba’s head to the ground.] Kibutsuji Do you have any last words? Rokuro I can still be of use to you! If you could give me just a short reprieve, I swear I’ll be of use to you! Kibutsuji How long a reprieve are you asking for, specifically? How do you intend to be useful? What exactly can you accomplish with your current skills? Rokuro Ah… Your blood! If you could give me a share of your blood, I will acclimate without fail! I will fight for you as an even more powerful demon! Kibutsuji What makes you think you can order me to give you my blood? You’re beyond shameless. Remember who you are. Rokuro Ah… You misunderstood me! You misunderstood me! I just…! Kibutsuji Shut up. I misunderstood nothing. I’m never mistaken about <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 130 of 341] f just the Upper Ranks. I am now dismantling the Lower Ranks. Wakuraba (Thoughts) He got me? (Thoughts) No way… Was it that Biwa Player’s technique? No, I didn’t hear any biwa sounds. (Thoughts) Guh… Why? I can’t regenerate my body. [Action: Kibutsuji tosses Wakuraba’s head to the ground.] Kibutsuji Do you have any last words? Rokuro I can still be of use to you! If you could give me just a short reprieve, I swear I’ll be of use to you! Kibutsuji How long a reprieve are you asking for, specifically? How do you intend to be useful? What exactly can you accomplish with your current skills? Rokuro Ah… Your blood! If you could give me a share of your blood, I will acclimate without fail! I will fight for you as an even more powerful demon! Kibutsuji What makes you think you can order me to give you my blood? You’re beyond shameless. Remember who you are. Rokuro Ah… You misunderstood me! You misunderstood me! I just…! Kibutsuji Shut up. I misunderstood nothing. I’m never mistaken about anything. I’m the one who calls all the shots. My word is absolute. Rokuro Ah… Kibutsuji You have no right to reject what I say. Whatever I say is right is the right thing. You tried to tell me what to do. You deserve to die. [Action: Kibutsuji kills Rokuro, leaving only Enmu.] Kibutsuji Do you have any last words? Wakuraba (Thoughts) He’ll end up killed, too. Everything hinges on the Master’s mood. I’ll be dead soon myself. Enmu Well, let’s see… Ahh… This is like a dream for me. To die by your hand in person, and I so enjoyed hearing the other demons’ last gasps! I feel so blessed… Because I love to see others in despair and agony. Because it’s like a dream come true for me! I thank you for leaving me for last! [Action: Enmu is stabbed with Kibutsuji’s arm.] Enmu Ah! Gah… Guh! Guh… Aah… [Action: Kibutsuji pumps his blood into Enmu. Enmu writhes in pain.] Kibutsuji That’s what I like to hear. I’m going to give you an ample share of my blood. Although you might not be able to withstand the volume of blood and die. Enmu Gah… Kibutsuji Still, if you do manage to acclimate, you’re sure to acquire even greater strength. Make yourself useful to me, then. Kill the Demon Slayer Hashira. If you can kill the Demon Slayer wearing hanafuda-like earrings, I’ll give you even more of my blood. Enmu Ugh! Gah… [Action: Nakime plays her biwa, opening a door for Kibutsuji and sending Enmu back to the real world.] Enmu Ngh… (Thoughts) What’s this? I see something! It’s gushing into me along with Master Muzan’s blood… [Action: Enmu sees a vision of Tanjirou.] Enmu Fufu… Fufufu… If I kill the Hashira and this kid, I can get more blood! It’s like a dream! [Scene: In the present, at the Butterfly Manor. A Kasugai crow flies to the window.] Crow It’s morning! Wake up! Inosuke What the heck? Zenitsu Huh? What’s going on? Crow The casualties of the Infinite Train are increasing. More than 40 are now missing. You are to join Kyoujurou Rengoku on site. Head west at once! [Scene: At the Demon Slayers headquarters. Shinobu meets with Kagaya.] Kagaya I have decided to send Tanjirou and the others on the Infinite Train mission. Shinobu, may I ask what made you recommend Tanjirou? Shinobu Tanjirou has a pure soul and is capable of striving hard on a daily basis. And the upside that he showed exceeded my expectations. Above all else, he has a clear goal in mind. To defeat Kibutsuji. Kagaya As far as that goes, I’m in agreement with you. Shinobu Also, Tanjirou himself told me that his father had used the Fire Breathing technique. Kagaya Oh? Shinobu At this time, there’s no denying that he still has a way to go, but perhaps Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, might be able to provide some guidance. Kagaya Yes. Considering his sister, who won’t devour humans even after becoming a demon, as well as his encounter with Kibutsuji, it might very well be Tanjirou’s destiny. [Scene: In the Butterfly Manor. Tanjirou walks through the halls.] Tanjirou All right, time to go! [Action <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 131 of 341] At the Demon Slayers headquarters. Shinobu meets with Kagaya.] Kagaya I have decided to send Tanjirou and the others on the Infinite Train mission. Shinobu, may I ask what made you recommend Tanjirou? Shinobu Tanjirou has a pure soul and is capable of striving hard on a daily basis. And the upside that he showed exceeded my expectations. Above all else, he has a clear goal in mind. To defeat Kibutsuji. Kagaya As far as that goes, I’m in agreement with you. Shinobu Also, Tanjirou himself told me that his father had used the Fire Breathing technique. Kagaya Oh? Shinobu At this time, there’s no denying that he still has a way to go, but perhaps Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, might be able to provide some guidance. Kagaya Yes. Considering his sister, who won’t devour humans even after becoming a demon, as well as his encounter with Kibutsuji, it might very well be Tanjirou’s destiny. [Scene: In the Butterfly Manor. Tanjirou walks through the halls.] Tanjirou All right, time to go! [Action: Around a corner, Genya walks toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh? Someone’s coming. [Action: Genya bumps into Tanjirou but continues walking.] Tanjirou Ohh… (Thoughts) He bumped into me even though I got out of the way. (Thoughts) Huh? That guy just now… Was he at the Final Selection? (Thoughts) He got such an amazing build in such a short time. (Thoughts) But I wonder why… his scent… Long time no see! Glad to see you’re doing well! [Action: Genya continues walking away.] Tanjirou Ah… [Scene: In the courtyard. Aoi hangs some laundry.] Aoi Is that so? You’re heading out now? It was only for a short time, but I’m glad we got to spend that time together. Good luck to you. Take care. Tanjirou Thank you so much for looking out for us when you were so busy! Thanks to you, we can go back into battle! Aoi No need to thank me. After all, I survived the Final Selection only by luck. And then I was too afraid to go into battle. I’m a coward. Tanjirou Hey, that doesn’t matter. Aoi Ah… Tanjirou Since you helped me out, Miss Aoi, you’re part of me now. And I’m carrying all of your emotions onto the battlefield with me! Aoi Ah… Tanjirou All right! Look after me if I get hurt again, okay? [Scene: On the veranda overlooking the courtyard. Kanao sits by herself.] Tanjirou Hey! There you are! Kanao! We’re heading out now. Thanks for everything! [Action: Kanao smiles silently at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Kanao brings out her coin.] Tanjirou Oh! What’s that? [Action: Kanao flips her coin. It lands on “tails”.] Kanao All I did was follow the Master’s orders. There’s no need for you to thank me. Farewell. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hey, she talked to me! What was that you just flipped? Kanao Farewell. Tanjirou Money? It says “heads” and “tails”, huh? Why did you flip it? Kanao Farewell. Tanjirou You really made it twirl around! Kanao I flip this to decide what I haven’t been ordered to do. I just decided whether or not to speak with you. “Don’t speak” was heads, and “speak” was tails. Because it came up tails, I spoke to you. Farewell. Tanjirou Why don’t you decide for yourself? What did you want to do, Kanao? Kanao It doesn’t matter. Nothing matters to me, so I can’t decide for myself. Tanjirou I don’t think there’s anything in this world that doesn’t matter. I guess… the voice in your heart is really tiny. Hmm… Sure, following orders is important, but… Ah! Hey, can I borrow that for a second? Kanao Huh? Yes… [Action: Kanao gives Tanjirou her coin.] Tanjirou Thanks! [Action: Tanjirou runs out to the middle of the courtyard.] Tanjirou Okay! Let’s toss this to decide! Kanao Decide what? Tanjirou Whether or not… you’re going to listen hard to the voice in your own heart from now on! [Action: Tanjirou flicks the coin into the air.] Tanjirou Ahh! I flipped it too high! Heads! Let’s make it heads! If it comes up heads, Kanao, you’re going to follow your heart! [Action: The coin starts coming down, but a strong wind blows.] Kanao Mm… Tanjirou Ah! <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 132 of 341] d “speak” was tails. Because it came up tails, I spoke to you. Farewell. Tanjirou Why don’t you decide for yourself? What did you want to do, Kanao? Kanao It doesn’t matter. Nothing matters to me, so I can’t decide for myself. Tanjirou I don’t think there’s anything in this world that doesn’t matter. I guess… the voice in your heart is really tiny. Hmm… Sure, following orders is important, but… Ah! Hey, can I borrow that for a second? Kanao Huh? Yes… [Action: Kanao gives Tanjirou her coin.] Tanjirou Thanks! [Action: Tanjirou runs out to the middle of the courtyard.] Tanjirou Okay! Let’s toss this to decide! Kanao Decide what? Tanjirou Whether or not… you’re going to listen hard to the voice in your own heart from now on! [Action: Tanjirou flicks the coin into the air.] Tanjirou Ahh! I flipped it too high! Heads! Let’s make it heads! If it comes up heads, Kanao, you’re going to follow your heart! [Action: The coin starts coming down, but a strong wind blows.] Kanao Mm… Tanjirou Ah! Huh? Where did it go? Ahh! Oh, is that it? Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou catches the coin.] Tanjirou Got it! Got it, Kanao! Kanao Ah… [Action: Tanjirou walks back to Kanao.] Tanjirou Ready, Kanao? Kanao (Thoughts) Which is it? His back was blocking it, so I couldn’t see it the moment it fell. [Action: Tanjirou removes his hand, revealing “heads”.] Tanjirou It’s heads! Kanao! [Action: Tanjirou holds out the coin for Kanao. She goes to take it, and Tanjirou grabs her hands.] Tanjirou Good luck! Kanao Ah… Tanjirou It’s the heart that drives people. So, your heart can grow as strong as you want it to! Kanao Ah… Tanjirou All right! See you again someday! [Action: Tanjirou runs off.] Kanao H-How did you make it come up heads? [Action: Tanjirou stops and turns back to Kanao.] Kanao (Thoughts) I saw his hand when he flipped it. I’m sure he didn’t cheat. Tanjirou Just by chance. And if it was tails, I was going to keep tossing it over and over until it came up heads! Hehehe! Kanao Ah… Tanjirou Take care! [Action: Tanjirou runs off, and Kanao clutches the coin to her chest.] [Scene: Sometime later. Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho present Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke with large gourds. The three boys blow into the gourds.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho You can do it! You can do it! You can do it! [Action: Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke break the gourds.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Yay! [Action: Kiyo holds out a basket of rice balls to the boys.] Kiyo Here you go. Inosuke Ahh… Tanjirou Thanks! Inosuke Heh… [Action: Inosuke reaches for a rice ball, but Zenitsu stops him.] Zenitsu Don’t eat it now! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Please go out and defeat tons of demons. Tanjirou We’ll do our best. Zenitsu I told you not to eat it now! Inosuke Shut up! Zenitsu Don’t tell me to shut up! Tanjirou Hm? [Action: Tanjirou turns to see Tomioka and runs up to him.] Tanjirou Mr. Tomioka! Tomioka Are you heading into battle now? Tanjirou Yes! Tomioka I hear that you’ve mastered Total Concentration, Constant. Tanjirou Yes! Tomioka You should keep at it. Tanjirou Yes. Mr. Tomioka… About Nezuko… Thank you very much. I had no idea you were putting your life on the line. I just don’t know how I can ever thank you. Tomioka You can thank me by doing good work. Our mission as Demon Slayers is to kill demons. That’s all. [Action: Tomioka disappears.] Tanjirou Right! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Wahh! Tanjirou Ah… Kiyo Take care, you guys! Zenitsu You’re all heartbroken to say goodbye to me, aren’t you? I can stay behind if you want! Kiyo Master Zenitsu, please try to learn how to be considerate and respectful of girls. Zenitsu Right… Inosuke I’m feeling giddy. Zenitsu But you do feel a little sad that I’m leaving, don’t you?! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho We are not sad! Tanjirou Okay! You guys! We’re heading out now! [Scene: In the late evening, at the train station. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke prepare to board the Infinite Train.] Inosuke Hey… Hey! Hey! Wha… Wh-Wha… What the hell is this creature?! I bet this is that thing! The master of t <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 133 of 341] uld keep at it. Tanjirou Yes. Mr. Tomioka… About Nezuko… Thank you very much. I had no idea you were putting your life on the line. I just don’t know how I can ever thank you. Tomioka You can thank me by doing good work. Our mission as Demon Slayers is to kill demons. That’s all. [Action: Tomioka disappears.] Tanjirou Right! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Wahh! Tanjirou Ah… Kiyo Take care, you guys! Zenitsu You’re all heartbroken to say goodbye to me, aren’t you? I can stay behind if you want! Kiyo Master Zenitsu, please try to learn how to be considerate and respectful of girls. Zenitsu Right… Inosuke I’m feeling giddy. Zenitsu But you do feel a little sad that I’m leaving, don’t you?! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho We are not sad! Tanjirou Okay! You guys! We’re heading out now! [Scene: In the late evening, at the train station. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke prepare to board the Infinite Train.] Inosuke Hey… Hey! Hey! Wha… Wh-Wha… What the hell is this creature?! I bet this is that thing! The master of this land! The ruler of this land! See how long it is? So intimidating! No mistake! It looks like it’s asleep right now, but don’t let your guard down! Zenitsu Uh, no, it’s a train. Haven’t you ever seen one before? Inosuke Shush! Calm down! I’ll lead the charge! [Action: Inosuke prepares to fight the train.] Tanjirou Hold up, Inosuke! Inosuke Huh? Tanjirou You never know, it might be the guardian spirit of this land. Also, you shouldn’t attack all of a sudden. Zenitsu No, didn’t you hear me? It’s a train. A railway train, all right? It’s a vehicle for transporting people. You country bumpkin! Tanjirou Huh? A train? So is that what the crow was talking about? [Action: Inosuke walks toward the station building.] Tanjirou, Zenitsu Huh? Zenitsu What’s his problem? Inosuke Grr… Woohoo! Coming through! [Action: Inosuke charges the train and headbutts it.] Zenitsu Stop it! Talk about embarrassing! Attendants What are you doing?! Hey, you! [Action: Two station attendants run at Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke.] Zenitsu Erk! Attendants Ah! Hey, these guys have swords! The police! Call the police! Zenitsu Oh, crap! Crap, crap, crap! Run!! [Scene: Later that night. Zenitsu scolds Inosuke.] Zenitsu Thanks to you, we went through hell, Inosuke! Say you’re sorry! Inosuke Huh?! In the first place, why did we have to run from the police?! Zenitsu We Demon Slayers aren’t officially recognized by the government! We can’t really walk around in broad daylight with our swords. They wouldn’t believe us even if we explained about the demons, and it would only confuse them. Tanjirou Even though we’re working so hard? Zenitsu Well, it can’t be helped. For now, let’s hide our swords on our backs. Inosuke Hahaha… Fufufu… [Action: Inosuke shows off his swords resting on his back.] Zenitsu You can totally see them. Put on some clothes, idiot. [Action: The train fires up and starts moving.] Zenitsu Oh, crap! The train’s leaving! Are the police still around? Tanjirou We’ll have to go even if they are. Inosuke Haha~! I’m taking you on, master of this land! [Action: Inosuke runs toward the train.] Zenitsu Hey, idiot! [Action: Tanjirou runs past Zenitsu.] Tanjirou We should go, too! [Action: Zenitsu runs toward the train.] Attendants Hey, you three! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke jump on the train while Zenitsu trails behind.] Zenitsu Tanjirou! Inosuke! Tanjirou Zenitsu! Inosuke Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke pull Zenitsu up onto the back of the train.] Zenitsu Ahh… Inosuke Haha! Man, it’s fast! Zenitsu Tanjirou… Tanjirou Hm? Zenitsu Are you sure about bringing Nezuko along? Wouldn’t the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters be the safest place for her? Tanjirou Heh… No, it’s fine. Wherever we go, Nezuko and I will be together. We’re never going to be apart again. (Past thoughts) I’m gonna save you, no matter what! I swear your big brother will save you, no matter what! (Flashback) Muzan Kibutsuji! I’m not letting you get away! No matter where you go! (Thoughts) Nezuko and <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 134 of 341] they are. Inosuke Haha~! I’m taking you on, master of this land! [Action: Inosuke runs toward the train.] Zenitsu Hey, idiot! [Action: Tanjirou runs past Zenitsu.] Tanjirou We should go, too! [Action: Zenitsu runs toward the train.] Attendants Hey, you three! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke jump on the train while Zenitsu trails behind.] Zenitsu Tanjirou! Inosuke! Tanjirou Zenitsu! Inosuke Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke pull Zenitsu up onto the back of the train.] Zenitsu Ahh… Inosuke Haha! Man, it’s fast! Zenitsu Tanjirou… Tanjirou Hm? Zenitsu Are you sure about bringing Nezuko along? Wouldn’t the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters be the safest place for her? Tanjirou Heh… No, it’s fine. Wherever we go, Nezuko and I will be together. We’re never going to be apart again. (Past thoughts) I’m gonna save you, no matter what! I swear your big brother will save you, no matter what! (Flashback) Muzan Kibutsuji! I’m not letting you get away! No matter where you go! (Thoughts) Nezuko and I are staying together. We’re not going to live apart from each other. (Flashback) The bond between Nezuko and me… can’t be… severed by anyone! (Thoughts) Nezuko, I swear… Character List: Kyoujurou Rengoku (Rengoku), Slasher demon, Tomi, Fuku, Tatsu, Shinjurou Rengoku, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, chief, station master (Master), maintenance workers (Worker), demon slayers, train crewmen, kasugai crow [Scene: On the Mugen Train. A train crewman walks through the aisle. The light behind him flickers.] Crewman Ah… Ahh… [Action: The crewman sees something in the window of the next train car.] Crewman Ah! Ngh! [Action: The crewman runs toward the next train car.] Crewman Ahh! [Action: The crewman is killed. His body slides down the window.] [Scene: In the evening, at a noodle shop. A Demon Slayer member enters the shop. Rengoku eats a bowl of noodles.] Rengoku Delicious! Slayer Ah… [Action: Rengoku continues eating his noodles.] Rengoku Delicious! Delicious!! Slayer Flame Hashira, forgive me for interrupting your meal. Rengoku Okay! Take a seat here. Mister, bring this young man the same thing I’m having! [Action: The shop owner nods. The Demon Slayer member sits across from Rengoku.] Slayer Are you sure it’s okay? Rengoku Of course! I’ll have another bowl myself! Owner You sure eat with gusto, don’t you? Just sit tight. [Action: The shop owner begins preparing another bowl of noodles.] Slayer Flame Hashira, your work last night was stellar. Rengoku No. It was after the demon fled, after all. How’s the injured woman doing? Slayer According to the doctor, her wounds won’t leave her with any scars. Rengoku I see. Good thing she got treated early. Slayer Yes. It’s thanks to your heroics. [Action: The shop owner serves the noodles to Rengoku and the other Demon Slayer member.] Slayer Thank you for the meal! [Action: The shop owner puts a plate of tempura down.] Rengoku What’s this? Owner That’s my treat. Rengoku Appreciate it! [Action: The Demon Slayer member eats some noodles.] Slayer Ah… Delicious! Mister, I bet you’d really thrive if you set up shop in Ueno! Owner What do you know about it? Rengoku Mister, how’s business these days? Owner How’s it look to you? Rengoku Sorry. Owner Thanks to all the talk about that Slasher being at large around here, people just stopped coming out at night. I even had to let my workers go. They say that a conductor got killed the other day. On top of that, do you know that the Mugen Train is out of service now? Rumor has it that around 40 of its passengers just disappeared without a trace. Rengoku Oh… It sounds ominous. Slayer Flame Hashira, getting back to why I’m here… we’ve located the Mugen Train. We’ve received word that it was secretly transported to a certain train shed. Rengoku Is that right? [Action: Rengoku takes a bite of the tempura.] Rengoku Mm… Delicious! [Scene: Later that night. Rengoku and the other Demon Slayer leave the restaurant and head toward the train station.] Slayer Wil <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 135 of 341] er eats some noodles.] Slayer Ah… Delicious! Mister, I bet you’d really thrive if you set up shop in Ueno! Owner What do you know about it? Rengoku Mister, how’s business these days? Owner How’s it look to you? Rengoku Sorry. Owner Thanks to all the talk about that Slasher being at large around here, people just stopped coming out at night. I even had to let my workers go. They say that a conductor got killed the other day. On top of that, do you know that the Mugen Train is out of service now? Rumor has it that around 40 of its passengers just disappeared without a trace. Rengoku Oh… It sounds ominous. Slayer Flame Hashira, getting back to why I’m here… we’ve located the Mugen Train. We’ve received word that it was secretly transported to a certain train shed. Rengoku Is that right? [Action: Rengoku takes a bite of the tempura.] Rengoku Mm… Delicious! [Scene: Later that night. Rengoku and the other Demon Slayer leave the restaurant and head toward the train station.] Slayer Will we be heading to the Mugen Train? Rengoku Right. But first… let’s inspect the station where the conductor’s body was found. [Scene: In the train station. Fuku sits on the ground outside Tomi’s bento shop.] Fuku Haa… Tomi Fuku, enough of that sighing. Go on and eat your bean paste bun. Fuku Yeah… Not many customers today again, right? Tomi I know that I say this every day, but it’s dangerous to be out after dark. Tomorrow, you can start helping out in the afternoon. Since the demons come out at night. [Scene: Near the train platform. Rengoku and the other Demon Slayer stand outside.] Crow All clear! Slayer I took a look around the area, but there was nothing amiss. Rengoku Right. Fuku There aren’t any demons! Rengoku, Slayer Hm? Fuku You’re bringing up demons again? Just stop, will you? I have to sell as many bento boxes as I can! It’s hard enough with my mother being pregnant, and I heard that my father’s shop isn’t doing well. Tomi Haa… [Action: Tomi puts down a cookbook on her table.] Tomi You can leave that kind of worrying to us adults. I’ll take care of things in the early mornings and nighttime by myself, okay? Fuku And what are we going to do if you get attacked by the Slasher, too?! Tomi I would be more than happy to sacrifice my life for yours. Fuku Grandma! [Action: Rengoku approaches the bento shop.] Fuku Ah… Rengoku Well, good evening! The moon is exquisite tonight, is it not? I’m searching for a demon. You haven’t seen one, have you? Slayer What?! Just like that?! Crow Lord Kyoujurou! You’re being far too blunt! Tomi Ahh… Rengoku Hm? Ma’am, is there something you can tell me? [Action: Fuku stands up and blocks Tomi.] Fuku Ngh! D-Demon? What kind of talk is that? Wh-What’s wrong with you? Stay away from us! Rengoku Look out! If you keep shaking like that, you’ll end up dropping your precious bean paste bun! Fuku Stay away from me! [Action: Fuku throws her bean paste bun at Rengoku’s face. It hits his forehead.] Tomi Ahh… Slayer Ah! [Action: Rengoku removes the bean paste bun from his face.] Slayer Ah… [Action: Rengoku takes a bite of the bean paste bun.] Rengoku Delicious!! Fuku I don’t believe in demons! There’s no way there could be any, and you know it! Tomi Fuku, that’s enough. [Action: Tomi puts her hands on Fuku’s shoulders.] Tomi I don’t believe this man is a bad person. Fuku Ah… Ngh… I’m sorry. I feel like I’m always on edge these days because of the Slasher incidents. Rengoku If what I was just told is correct, you two start working while it’s still dark out and come to sell us those bento boxes. I couldn’t be more thankful. No one should ever hurt people like you. But you can rest easy now! I’ll take care of the Slasher! Fuku Who in the world are you? Rengoku All right, then! [Action: Rengoku begins to walk away.] Fuku Excuse me! Rengoku Hm? Fuku Um… If you don’t mind, could you maybe buy some bento boxes? Rengoku That’s a good idea! Okay… I’ll buy them all! [Action: Rengoku buys all the bento boxes, leaving the ot <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 136 of 341] u removes the bean paste bun from his face.] Slayer Ah… [Action: Rengoku takes a bite of the bean paste bun.] Rengoku Delicious!! Fuku I don’t believe in demons! There’s no way there could be any, and you know it! Tomi Fuku, that’s enough. [Action: Tomi puts her hands on Fuku’s shoulders.] Tomi I don’t believe this man is a bad person. Fuku Ah… Ngh… I’m sorry. I feel like I’m always on edge these days because of the Slasher incidents. Rengoku If what I was just told is correct, you two start working while it’s still dark out and come to sell us those bento boxes. I couldn’t be more thankful. No one should ever hurt people like you. But you can rest easy now! I’ll take care of the Slasher! Fuku Who in the world are you? Rengoku All right, then! [Action: Rengoku begins to walk away.] Fuku Excuse me! Rengoku Hm? Fuku Um… If you don’t mind, could you maybe buy some bento boxes? Rengoku That’s a good idea! Okay… I’ll buy them all! [Action: Rengoku buys all the bento boxes, leaving the other Demon Slayer to carry them.] Slayer A-Ahh… Excuse me, Flame Hashira… Rengoku That’ll make a splendid gift for the other Corps members. I’ll be going on alone now. Thanks for your hard work. Goodbye. [Action: Rengoku heads for the platform. Tomi locks up the bento shop.] Fuku What was that all about? I’m glad he bought all those bento boxes, but… Tomi Let’s hurry home now, Fuku. I’m getting a really bad feeling. I can feel a chill going down my spine. Fuku Grandma? [Action: The train waiting at the platform takes off.] [Scene: On the train. Another crew member walks down the aisle.] Crewman Ah… [Action: The crewman sees Rengoku sitting in a seat in the next train car.] Crewman Ahh…! [Action: The crewman goes to confront Rengoku.] Crewman Ngh! Wh-Who are you?! [Action: Rengoku unwraps a bunch of bento boxes.] Rengoku I’m a bento vendor, as you can see! I am in no way suspicious! Crow Caw! Crewman But this train is heading to the shed now… Rengoku Right! I’m aware of that. I heard that’s where I can find the Mugen Train. That’s the one I have business with. Crewman The Mugen Train? If that’s the one you’re looking for, it’s no longer in the shed. Rengoku Is that right? Crewman It was transported to a well-equipped maintenance facility this morning. That one over there. [Action: The crewman points to a building outside the window.] Rengoku Oh. [Action: Rengoku moves to the back of the train.] Rengoku All right, then this is where I’m getting off! Crewman What?! What do you mean by “get off”? [Action: Rengoku jumps from the back of the train.] Crewman Ahh! [Action: Rengoku jumps to the next railroad track and walks toward the maintenance shed.] [Scene: At the maintenance shed. Rengoku stands before the Mugen Train.] Rengoku The Mugen Train… I see. Though faint, the trace of a demon remains. Chief Hey, you! This place is off-limits! Rengoku Hey! I was sent here by the Railway Bureau to deliver these bento boxes. Chief Oh? Hey! He says he brought us bento boxes! [Action: Other maintenance workers appear to eat the food.] Chief Hey, take one to Tatsu. He’s resting in the office. Worker Yes, sir! Rengoku Why was the Mugen Train brought here? Chief Heh… Right, when there’s no way it’s a problem with the body. Word on the street is that it’s a man-eating train. You don’t know how bitter that makes us. So now that it’s being put back into service, we want to do all we can to get her back into shape and send her back out into the world. Rengoku Back into service? Chief Yeah, tomorrow night. That’s why we’re all here -- [Action: Rengoku senses something.] Worker Ahh! [Action: Rengoku heads toward the back of the maintenance shed.] Crow Demon! There’s a demon here! [Action: The worker drops the bento box and quivers on the ground.] Worker A-Ahh… Ah… [Action: Rengoku prepares to draw his sword. The Slasher demon turns around and holds Tatsu hostage.] Slasher Woah there! Tatsu Eek… Chief Tatsu! Rengoku All of you, step back. Tatsu Chief! Chief Y <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 137 of 341] boxes! [Action: Other maintenance workers appear to eat the food.] Chief Hey, take one to Tatsu. He’s resting in the office. Worker Yes, sir! Rengoku Why was the Mugen Train brought here? Chief Heh… Right, when there’s no way it’s a problem with the body. Word on the street is that it’s a man-eating train. You don’t know how bitter that makes us. So now that it’s being put back into service, we want to do all we can to get her back into shape and send her back out into the world. Rengoku Back into service? Chief Yeah, tomorrow night. That’s why we’re all here -- [Action: Rengoku senses something.] Worker Ahh! [Action: Rengoku heads toward the back of the maintenance shed.] Crow Demon! There’s a demon here! [Action: The worker drops the bento box and quivers on the ground.] Worker A-Ahh… Ah… [Action: Rengoku prepares to draw his sword. The Slasher demon turns around and holds Tatsu hostage.] Slasher Woah there! Tatsu Eek… Chief Tatsu! Rengoku All of you, step back. Tatsu Chief! Chief You bastard… Rengoku Let the boy go! Slasher A Demon Slayer? How arrogant. Ugh! What’s this stench? [Action: The Slasher demon smashes the bento box with his foot.] Slasher Ngh! Rengoku Ngh… Slasher Ever since I became a demon, I can’t stand human food. It’s so disgusting. Rengoku That bento box was made with love by people I know. I can’t just ignore that. Slasher If it’s revolting, it’s revolting. Hey, boy, your blood smells like it might be revolting, too. Tatsu Ngh… [Action: The Slasher demon digs his fingers into Tatsu’s chest.] Slasher I’ll just devour the humans that seem tasty, but the ones that taste bad… I’ll show myself a good time by tormenting them all night! Rengoku So that’s what this is about, Slasher? I find you offensive. Slasher If you don’t like me, then… [Action: The Slasher demon launches himself forward and bounces around the area quickly.] Slasher … let’s see you slash me! Chief Wha… What’s going on? Workers Ahh! [Action: The other workers flee the area. The Slasher demon appears behind Rengoku.] Slasher No one’s ever been able to stop me. [Action: The Slasher demon launches himself at Rengoku.] Slasher I’m the fastest… of them all! Rengoku Ngh! [Action: Rengoku slices at the Slasher, but he dodges the attack and jumps into the air. He lands some distance away.] Slasher Hey, sorry about that. You can’t bring yourself to slash me with this kid in my arms. Should I just be considerate and kill him off? Tatsu H-Help me! Rengoku Don’t worry. I’m going to save you, no matter what! Slasher Not on your life. Just yesterday… I slashed this other woman until I was sick of it. Rengoku I see. Now I know how fast you are. But I wouldn’t get cocky if I were you. Last night, we thought you’d fled because we showed up, but apparently, you never even detected us. It’s true that you’re quick to escape at least. Slasher What? Rengoku We were able to treat your victim from last night right away. She’ll recover without even a single scar. Slasher Hah! Even if she does survive, she’s doomed to be consumed by fear for the rest of her life. Rengoku I won’t let that happen! We’re going to treat the wounds of her soul, no matter how hard it may be to heal them, for as long as it takes! Slasher Heh… I’ll show that self-righteous face of yours a thing or two. I’m going to go kill that woman again! Rengoku We’re keeping her hidden. You’ll never find her. Slasher Ngh… Hm? [Action: The Slasher demon looks over at the smashed bento box.] Slasher Heh… All right, then those bento vendors… Rengoku They have nothing to do with me! Slasher But you know them, right? Those are station bento boxes, right? I can find out where they’re from. [Action: Rengoku prepares to launch forward. The Slasher demon guards himself with Tatsu’s body.] Tatsu Ngh… Slasher Don’t move! Rengoku You do offend me, you know. Slasher Well I’m enjoying this! If you want to save them, then get to the station before me. Before that happens… I’ll have to kill this one! [Action: Rengok <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 138 of 341] if she does survive, she’s doomed to be consumed by fear for the rest of her life. Rengoku I won’t let that happen! We’re going to treat the wounds of her soul, no matter how hard it may be to heal them, for as long as it takes! Slasher Heh… I’ll show that self-righteous face of yours a thing or two. I’m going to go kill that woman again! Rengoku We’re keeping her hidden. You’ll never find her. Slasher Ngh… Hm? [Action: The Slasher demon looks over at the smashed bento box.] Slasher Heh… All right, then those bento vendors… Rengoku They have nothing to do with me! Slasher But you know them, right? Those are station bento boxes, right? I can find out where they’re from. [Action: Rengoku prepares to launch forward. The Slasher demon guards himself with Tatsu’s body.] Tatsu Ngh… Slasher Don’t move! Rengoku You do offend me, you know. Slasher Well I’m enjoying this! If you want to save them, then get to the station before me. Before that happens… I’ll have to kill this one! [Action: Rengoku launches forward and slices the Slasher demon’s arms off.] Rengoku Ngh! Slasher Ngh… [Action: The Slasher demon escapes. Rengoku catches Tatsu before he falls to the ground.] Rengoku Ngh… Tatsu Ugh… [Action: The Slasher demon stops in the doorway.] Slasher Tsk… [Action: The Slasher demon runs to the entrance of the maintenance shed. He stops and looks back.] Slasher Heh… [Action: The Slasher demon’s arms regenerate.] Slasher I’ll be going on ahead. [Action: The Slasher demon speeds along the train tracks.] Slasher Hahaha! [Action: Rengoku bandages Tatsu’s wounds.] Chief Please… Please save him! Rengoku It’ll be okay. Just leave it to me. Also, my friends will be coming soon. Crow This way! This way! This way! [Action: A group of Demon Slayer members arrive.] Slayer Lord Rengoku! Rengoku Where’s the medical squad? Slayer They’re on their way. Rengoku I’ve given him first aid. I’m leaving the rest to you. [Action: The Demon Slayer member nods. Rengoku heads off toward the train station.] Rengoku Phew… (Thoughts) Total Concentration Breathing. [Action: Rengoku picks up speed and barrels down the tracks.] [Scene: In the streets. Tomi pulls a cart of bento boxes as Fuku pushes it from behind.] Tomi Really, you don’t listen, do you? Fuku If I say I’m going to help, then I’m going to help! [Action: Tomi and Fuku arrive at the train station.] Fuku Good morning! Master Hey! You’re as early as ever! [Action: The Slasher demon speeds along the tracks and stops at the train station. He sniffs the air.] Slasher I can smell them. [Action: Fuku sets up the bento stand.] Fuku All right! [Action: The Slasher demon walks around the corner.] Fuku Huh? Station Master? Slasher It smells. It smells! It’s you, isn’t it? The one who’s got the stink of those bento boxes clinging to her! [Action: The Slasher demon begins to approach Fuku.] Fuku Ah… Slasher Don’t take this personally. It’s all that Demon Slayer’s fault! [Action: Tomi throws a bento box at the Slasher demon’s head.] Slasher Ngh… Gahh! Tomi Make a run for it, Fuku! [Action: The Slasher demon coughs and gags.] Fuku Ah! Slasher What’s the big idea, you hag? Fuku Ahh! Ngh… Ahh… [Action: Fuku runs to a back door leading to the platform. She jumps over the guard rail and runs toward the train tracks. The Slasher demon appears in front of her.] Fuku Ahh… [Action: The Slasher demon begins strangling Fuku against the train tracks.] Fuku Ahh… Ah… Slasher Heh… Ah…! [Action: The Slasher demon prepares to attack Fuku. Rengoku barrels down the train tracks, slices the Slasher demon’s ankles, and brings Fuku to safety.] Fuku Y-You’re… Rengoku You’re not hurt, are you? Fuku Ah… Grandma! [Action: The Slasher demon drags his leg along as he hobbles away.] Slasher Damn! Tomi Ah… Ahh… [Action: Tomi backs away from the Slasher demon and falls down.] Tomi Ahh…! Slasher Hey, old hag… You’re going to wish you hadn’t… [Action: Rengoku walks out from the platform. The Slasher demon, leg healed, turns his attention to Rengok <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 139 of 341] asher Ngh… Gahh! Tomi Make a run for it, Fuku! [Action: The Slasher demon coughs and gags.] Fuku Ah! Slasher What’s the big idea, you hag? Fuku Ahh! Ngh… Ahh… [Action: Fuku runs to a back door leading to the platform. She jumps over the guard rail and runs toward the train tracks. The Slasher demon appears in front of her.] Fuku Ahh… [Action: The Slasher demon begins strangling Fuku against the train tracks.] Fuku Ahh… Ah… Slasher Heh… Ah…! [Action: The Slasher demon prepares to attack Fuku. Rengoku barrels down the train tracks, slices the Slasher demon’s ankles, and brings Fuku to safety.] Fuku Y-You’re… Rengoku You’re not hurt, are you? Fuku Ah… Grandma! [Action: The Slasher demon drags his leg along as he hobbles away.] Slasher Damn! Tomi Ah… Ahh… [Action: Tomi backs away from the Slasher demon and falls down.] Tomi Ahh…! Slasher Hey, old hag… You’re going to wish you hadn’t… [Action: Rengoku walks out from the platform. The Slasher demon, leg healed, turns his attention to Rengoku.] Slasher How the hell… did you catch up to me? Rengoku I thought I told you not to get cocky. Slasher Ngh… Grr… Why don’t we see who’s faster? Whether I can slash this old hag’s throat first or you can claim my head first! Rengoku No need to put it to the test. You’re… [Action: Rengoku launches forward and beheads the Slasher demon.] Rengoku … too slow! Flame Breathing… First Form. Unknowing Fire. Tomi Ahh… Ah… [Action: Tomi remembers Shinjurou, who had saved her once before in the past. Rengoku’s mannerisms as he puts his swords away match that of his father’s.] Shinjurou (Flashback) Phew… [Action: Tomi begins to cry.] Tomi Y-You… saved us, didn’t you? Twice. Fuku Grandma… Tomi I’ll never forget that face, that haori… Fuku’s mother… and I… Twenty years ago, you saved our lives. Fuku Grandma, what are you talking about? Rengoku That must’ve been my father. Tomi Ahh… Rengoku I’m following in my father’s footsteps by slaying demons. I’m honored to have protected you just as my father did. [Action: Fuku falls to her knees.] Fuku Ahh… I still can’t believe it. I’m sorry for saying that there couldn’t be any demons, Grandma. Rengoku Hahahaha! No! That’s how it should be! Not knowing about demons, never running into one… There’s no better way to live out your life! Fuku Ah… Heh… Slayer Flame Hashira! Are you all right?! [Action: The first Demon Slayer and the medical team arrive.] Rengoku I only just took care of it now. Slayer Thank you for a job well done! Rengoku Right! Slayer So what about the Mugen Train? Rengoku The maintenance work will be done tonight, and it’s going back into service tomorrow. Slayer I’m glad to hear that! So all’s well that ends well, right? Rengoku It’s a little too soon to be saying that. A demon who has devoured more than 40 people is surely on a different level than this one. Slayer Ah… Then, the Slasher was only here to serve as a distraction? Rengoku That might very well be true. Either way, there’s a different demon on the Mugen Train. A demon who’s far more powerful and mysterious is lurking somewhere. Slayer Tomorrow, to the Mugen Train, then. Rengoku Needless to say, I’ll be boarding it! Actually, it’s today now! [Scene: Later that day, at the noodle shop. A customer addresses the shop owner.] Man Hey, Pops, did you hear? Owner Huh? Man They say that the Mugen Train is back in service. Owner Oh? I just hope nothing odd happens again. [Scene: In the evening. Rengoku prepares to board the Mugen Train. Fuku approaches Rengoku with a tray of bento boxes.] Fuku Excuse me! Rengoku Hey there, bento vendor! Fuku I don’t know what to say to thank you for this morning. [Action: Tomi holds out a bento box for Rengoku.] Tomi Please take these. This is all we have to give you. Rengoku Ah! The thing is, I missed out on having one last night! Nothing could make me happier! [Action: Rengoku takes the bento box.] Rengoku But I will pay for it. Fuku No, it’s the thought that counts! Rengoku Is that right? Then let me a <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 140 of 341] Train. A demon who’s far more powerful and mysterious is lurking somewhere. Slayer Tomorrow, to the Mugen Train, then. Rengoku Needless to say, I’ll be boarding it! Actually, it’s today now! [Scene: Later that day, at the noodle shop. A customer addresses the shop owner.] Man Hey, Pops, did you hear? Owner Huh? Man They say that the Mugen Train is back in service. Owner Oh? I just hope nothing odd happens again. [Scene: In the evening. Rengoku prepares to board the Mugen Train. Fuku approaches Rengoku with a tray of bento boxes.] Fuku Excuse me! Rengoku Hey there, bento vendor! Fuku I don’t know what to say to thank you for this morning. [Action: Tomi holds out a bento box for Rengoku.] Tomi Please take these. This is all we have to give you. Rengoku Ah! The thing is, I missed out on having one last night! Nothing could make me happier! [Action: Rengoku takes the bento box.] Rengoku But I will pay for it. Fuku No, it’s the thought that counts! Rengoku Is that right? Then let me accept this one and buy all the rest that you have there! Fuku What?! [Action: Rengoku packs his bento boxes for the train.] Tomi Please be careful. Fuku Please stop by again if you’re in the area! Rengoku I promise to tell my father about you two. I’m sure he’ll be thrilled. Now then, take care! Let’s meet again one day! [Action: Rengoku heads to the platform. The Mugen Train pulls up, and people begin to board.] Inosuke Wha… Wh-What… What the hell is this creature?! [Action: Fuku sells bento boxes along the train.] Fuku Here’s your first-class bento! That will be 36 sen, please! Would you like some tea or sake with that? Inosuke Comin’ through! Fuku Huh? [Action: Inosuke headbutts the train.] Zenitsu Stop it! You’re embarrassing us! Fuku What’s going on? [Action: In the train, a boy and a girl pass each other. The train whistle sounds, and it begins to move. A boy coughs into a cloth. Rengoku sits alone with his bento box.] Rengoku All right. Now then, let me partake of this with gratitude! [Action: Rengoku takes a bite of food from the bento box.] Rengoku Mm… Delicious!! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Enmu, Kie Kamado, Takeo Kamado, Hanako Kamado, Shigeru Kamado, Rokuta Kamado, passengers, train crewmen, Enmu’s recruits, demons [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke arrive. Inosuke looks around excitedly.] Inosuke Oh? Huh? Hoho! Hahahaha! [Action: Inosuke runs between the seats of some passengers and looks out the window.] Passengers Ahh! Inosuke So fast! Hahahaha! Zenitsu Sorry! We’re very sorry! Forget that! Get over here, idiot! Inosuke So freakin’ fast! Hahahaha! [Action: Zenitsu pulls Inosuke away from the window. The trio makes their way toward Rengoku.] Zenitsu He’s a Hashira, right? This Rengoku person… Inosuke Oh? Oh? Hahaha… Zenitsu Are you sure you’ll recognize his face? Inosuke Oh? Tanjirou Sure. He had this gaudy hairstyle, and I remember his scent, too. Inosuke Woah! Girl Ahh! [Action: Zenitsu pulls Inosuke along before he can do anything.] Inosuke Ngh… Gah! Tanjirou I think I’ll know it’s him once we get close. [Action: Tanjirou prepares to open the door to the next train car.] Rengoku Delicious!! [Action: Rengoku’s shout rattles the windows.] Zenitsu Gah… Rengoku Mm… [Action: Rengoku eats his bento. Tanjirou opens the door.] Rengoku Delicious! Tanjirou Ah! Zenitsu Gah… Rengoku Delicious… Delicious! [Action: Rengoku opens another bento box.] Rengoku Delicious! Delicious! Delicious!! Zenitsu Ahh… Eek… [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Rengoku takes bites from his bento box.] Rengoku Delicious… Delicious… Delicious… Tanjirou A-Ahh… Rengoku Delicious… Delicious… Delicious… Zenitsu Is that the Flame Hashira guy? Rengoku Delicious… Tanjirou Yeah. Zenitsu Not just some random glutton? Rengoku Delicious! Tanjirou Right… Rengoku Delicious… Tanjirou Um, excuse me… Rengoku Delicious… Tanjirou R-Rengoku? Rengoku Delicious! Tanjirou Uh, we really get that part <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 141 of 341] rl Ahh! [Action: Zenitsu pulls Inosuke along before he can do anything.] Inosuke Ngh… Gah! Tanjirou I think I’ll know it’s him once we get close. [Action: Tanjirou prepares to open the door to the next train car.] Rengoku Delicious!! [Action: Rengoku’s shout rattles the windows.] Zenitsu Gah… Rengoku Mm… [Action: Rengoku eats his bento. Tanjirou opens the door.] Rengoku Delicious! Tanjirou Ah! Zenitsu Gah… Rengoku Delicious… Delicious! [Action: Rengoku opens another bento box.] Rengoku Delicious! Delicious! Delicious!! Zenitsu Ahh… Eek… [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Rengoku takes bites from his bento box.] Rengoku Delicious… Delicious… Delicious… Tanjirou A-Ahh… Rengoku Delicious… Delicious… Delicious… Zenitsu Is that the Flame Hashira guy? Rengoku Delicious… Tanjirou Yeah. Zenitsu Not just some random glutton? Rengoku Delicious! Tanjirou Right… Rengoku Delicious… Tanjirou Um, excuse me… Rengoku Delicious… Tanjirou R-Rengoku? Rengoku Delicious! Tanjirou Uh, we really get that part already… [Action: Two attendants prepare to discard a tall stack of Rengoku’s empty bento boxes.] Attendant Ahh… [Action: The overhead light flickers.] Rengoku And you’re the kid from that day at the Master’s. Tanjirou Yes. I’m Tanjirou Kamado. And they are my fellow Demon Slayers, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. Rengoku I see. And inside that box there… Tanjirou Yes. It’s my sister Nezuko. Rengoku Right! That demon we saw that day, huh? Since the Master has acknowledged her, I won’t say any word for now. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Rengoku pats the seat beside him.] Rengoku Have a seat here. [Action: The train continues along. Tanjirou takes a seat next to Rengoku. Inosuke and Zenitsu settle for a seat nearby. Inosuke pounds the window excitedly.] Inosuke Hoho! Woah! Haha! Amazing! Being inside the lord is mind-blowing! Zenitsu You’re going to break the glass! Calm down already, will ya?! [Action: Rengoku addresses Tanjirou while still facing forward.] Rengoku What are you three doing here? A mission? Tanjirou We received an order from a Kasugai Crow. “The casualties of the Mugen Train are increasing. Join Rengoku on site,” he said. Rengoku Yes! I see now! Understood! Tanjirou Right. Also, there’s one more thing. There’s something I wanted to ask you, Rengoku. Rengoku What is it? Let’s hear it. Tanjirou About my father… Rengoku What about your father? Tanjirou Well, he was really frail… Rengoku Was he really? Tanjirou But even if it was cold enough to freeze your lungs, he could still perform a kagura dance in the snow. Rengoku Well, I’m glad to hear it! Tanjirou Ahh… The thing is…! Rengoku What’s up?! Tanjirou Hinokami Kagura… Dance! I suddenly found myself doing the kagura that I’d seen as a child. If you know anything about that, Rengoku… I was hoping you’d tell me. Rengoku Right! But I know nothing! Tanjirou Huh?! Rengoku I’ve never even heard the term “Hinokami Kagura” before. It’s truly commendable that your father was able to adapt his kagura dance to battle. All right, end of discussion! Tanjirou Um, can you try to help me a little more?! Rengoku You should become my Tsuguko, my apprentice! I’ll look after you! Tanjirou Hold on a second! And just what are you looking at?! Zenitsu (Thoughts) He’s totally weird, all right. Rengoku Flame Breathing has a long history. In any given era, there’s always been a Flame and Water swordsman among the Hashira. Flame… Water… Wind… Stone… Thunder… Those are the fundamental breathing techniques. The other techniques were created as offshoots of those five. Mist is a fork of wind. Young Mizoguchi! What color is your sword? Tanjirou Huh?! My name is Kamado. And the color is black. Rengoku A black sword, huh? Well, isn’t that unfortunate? Hahahaha! Tanjirou For real? Rengoku I’ve never known a swordsman with a black sword that became a Hashira. On top of that, I hear that they have no clue which style to master. Come to me, and I’ll train you! You can rest easy now! Tanjirou No… No, thank you! A <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 142 of 341] battle. All right, end of discussion! Tanjirou Um, can you try to help me a little more?! Rengoku You should become my Tsuguko, my apprentice! I’ll look after you! Tanjirou Hold on a second! And just what are you looking at?! Zenitsu (Thoughts) He’s totally weird, all right. Rengoku Flame Breathing has a long history. In any given era, there’s always been a Flame and Water swordsman among the Hashira. Flame… Water… Wind… Stone… Thunder… Those are the fundamental breathing techniques. The other techniques were created as offshoots of those five. Mist is a fork of wind. Young Mizoguchi! What color is your sword? Tanjirou Huh?! My name is Kamado. And the color is black. Rengoku A black sword, huh? Well, isn’t that unfortunate? Hahahaha! Tanjirou For real? Rengoku I’ve never known a swordsman with a black sword that became a Hashira. On top of that, I hear that they have no clue which style to master. Come to me, and I’ll train you! You can rest easy now! Tanjirou No… No, thank you! And just what are you looking at?! Phew… [Action: Tanjirou watches Rengoku, whose eyes are now closed.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) He’s strange, but he seems to be very caring. And from his scent, I can pick up his strong sense of justice. [Action: The train continues along. Inosuke hangs out the window.] Inosuke Woah! Hahahaha! Awesome! Awesome! So fast! [Action: Zenitsu pulls Inosuke back into the train car.] Zenitsu That’s dangerous, you idiot! Inosuke I’m gonna run outside and race to see who’s faster! [Action: Inosuke tries to pull himself out the window again.] Zenitsu You can’t possibly be that stupid, can you?! Rengoku That’s dangerous. You never know when a demon might appear. Zenitsu Huh? You’re kidding, right? Demons show up on this train? Rengoku Sure do! Zenitsu They do?! No!! So we’re not heading to where the demons are, but we’re here?! No!! I’m getting off! Rengoku Over 40 people have disappeared on this train. The Corps sent a few swordsmen, but then they all went silent. That’s why I, a Hashira, am here! Zenitsu Ahhhh!! Right, I see! I’m getting off! I’m getting off! Ahhh… [Action: A train crewman enters the train car and begins walking along the aisle.] Crewman May I… see your… tickets, please? Tanjirou What’s he doing? Rengoku The conductor is going to check your ticket and punch a hole in it. [Action: Rengoku gives the crewman his ticket. A hole is punched in it.] Inosuke Grr… Hmph! [Action: Inosuke gives the crewman his ticket.] Zenitsu Here… [Action: Zenitsu gives his ticket to the crewman. Tanjirou gets up and holds his ticket out. The lights begin to flicker before going out and turning back on. Rengoku opens his eyes.] Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) What is this? There’s a horrible scent. Crewman Thank you… very much. [Action: Rengoku gets up.] Rengoku Mr. Conductor… You could get hurt, so step back. As this is an emergency, please overlook the fact that I have a sword. [Action: The lights flicker and go out again. When they turn back on, a demon appears.] Man Eek! Demon 1 Grr… Zenitsu Eek! Passengers Ahh… Ahh… Demon 1 Grrr… Tanjirou Ngh… Rengoku Was it a Blood Demon Art that hid that massive body? I had a hard time detecting you. But if you bare your fangs at innocent people… [Action: Rengoku draws his sword.] Rengoku … my bright red Flame Blade will burn you to the bone! Demon 1 Urahhh!! Rengoku (Thoughts) Flame Breathing… First Form. [Action: The demon launches itself at Rengoku. Rengoku launches forward and beheads the demon instantly.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Unknowing Fire! [Action: The demon bursts into nothing.] Tanjirou Amazing… He sliced off the demon’s head with one blow. Passengers Ahh… Rengoku There’s still one more. Come with me! [Action: Rengoku heads for the next train car.] Zenitsu Huh?! Inosuke All right! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke follow Rengoku.] Zenitsu What?! Don’t leave me behind! [Action: Zenitsu follows after Rengoku, Tanjirou, and Inosuke. The lights flicker, and all the passengers left in the train car <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 143 of 341] ppears.] Man Eek! Demon 1 Grr… Zenitsu Eek! Passengers Ahh… Ahh… Demon 1 Grrr… Tanjirou Ngh… Rengoku Was it a Blood Demon Art that hid that massive body? I had a hard time detecting you. But if you bare your fangs at innocent people… [Action: Rengoku draws his sword.] Rengoku … my bright red Flame Blade will burn you to the bone! Demon 1 Urahhh!! Rengoku (Thoughts) Flame Breathing… First Form. [Action: The demon launches itself at Rengoku. Rengoku launches forward and beheads the demon instantly.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Unknowing Fire! [Action: The demon bursts into nothing.] Tanjirou Amazing… He sliced off the demon’s head with one blow. Passengers Ahh… Rengoku There’s still one more. Come with me! [Action: Rengoku heads for the next train car.] Zenitsu Huh?! Inosuke All right! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke follow Rengoku.] Zenitsu What?! Don’t leave me behind! [Action: Zenitsu follows after Rengoku, Tanjirou, and Inosuke. The lights flicker, and all the passengers left in the train car disappear.] [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Passengers flee the train car. Rengoku stands before another demon.] Passengers Ahhh! Man Ah… Ahh… Ah! Demon 2 Urahh!! Man Ahh! Ahh! Rengoku I won’t let you lay a finger on that man! Demon 2 Urahh… [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke arrive and stand in front of Tengoku with their swords drawn.] Inosuke Ngh! Rengoku Didn’t you hear me? I said I’m your opponent. Zenitsu What the hell is it? It’s got long arms! Inosuke All right! First come, first served! [Action: Inosuke launches forward.] Tanjirou Hold up! We gotta save the passenger first! Inosuke It won’t matter once I destroy that thing! [Action: Inosuke leaps forward and prepares to attack, but the demon strikes first. Inosuke blocks the attack.] Inosuke Urahh! Ngh! [Action: Rengoku launches forward and moves Inosuke out of the way.] Inosuke Gah! [Action: The demon moves to attack the passenger, but Rengoku moves him out of the way.] Rengoku You’ll be safe in the back of the train. Go on. Man Ngh… [Action: The man flees the train car.] Rengoku We’re good to go now. Let’s finish him off in short order. Demon 2 Urahh… Urahhh… [Action: The demon runs forward. Rengoku leaps toward the demon. The demon prepares to attack.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Flame Breathing… Second Form… Rising Scorching Sun! [Action: Rengoku beheads the demon in one move. Its body falls and disappears.] Tanjirou Tha… Tha… That was awesome, bro! Talk about brilliant sword skills, man! Please make me your apprentice! Rengoku Fine by me! I’ll make a fine swordsman out of you! Zenitsu Me, too, please! Inosuke Me, three! Rengoku I’ll train all of you! Trio Big Bro Rengoku! Tanjirou Bro~! Zenitsu Bro~! Inosuke Bro! Rengoku Hahahaha! Trio Big Bro Rengoku~! Rengoku Hahahaha! Trio Yay~! Rengoku Hahahaha! [Action: The light flickers and goes out.] [Scene: On the real Mugen Train. Rengoku, Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke are asleep. The train crewman checking tickets runs through the aisle and bursts through the door. He falls to his knees and cries.] Crewman Urgh… Ngh… Guh… I did as I was told. I punched their tickets and put them to sleep. Please! Put me to sleep now, too! Please let me be reunited with my dead wife and daughter! I’m begging you. I’m begging you… Enmu Sure thing. Crewman Ah… [Action: Enmu’s hand falls from the ceiling of the train.] Enmu You did a good job. Heh… Go to sleep. Crewman Ah… [Action: The crewman falls limp.] Crewman Ah… Enmu Have a nice dream where you can meet your family. Girl 1 Excuse me. [Action: Enmu’s hand turns to a group of tired-looking children.] Girl 1 What do you want us to do? Enmu Their slumber will grow deeper in a little while. Wait here until then. Perceptive Demon Slayers sometimes wake up sensing the presence of bloodthirsty demons. When you tie the ropes, be careful not to touch their bodies. I will have to stay in the first car for a while. Hang on until everything is ready to go. It’s so you can still have blissful dreams. Boys, Girls Okay <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 144 of 341] He falls to his knees and cries.] Crewman Urgh… Ngh… Guh… I did as I was told. I punched their tickets and put them to sleep. Please! Put me to sleep now, too! Please let me be reunited with my dead wife and daughter! I’m begging you. I’m begging you… Enmu Sure thing. Crewman Ah… [Action: Enmu’s hand falls from the ceiling of the train.] Enmu You did a good job. Heh… Go to sleep. Crewman Ah… [Action: The crewman falls limp.] Crewman Ah… Enmu Have a nice dream where you can meet your family. Girl 1 Excuse me. [Action: Enmu’s hand turns to a group of tired-looking children.] Girl 1 What do you want us to do? Enmu Their slumber will grow deeper in a little while. Wait here until then. Perceptive Demon Slayers sometimes wake up sensing the presence of bloodthirsty demons. When you tie the ropes, be careful not to touch their bodies. I will have to stay in the first car for a while. Hang on until everything is ready to go. It’s so you can still have blissful dreams. Boys, Girls Okay. [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou trudges through the snow by himself.] Tanjirou Ah… Ah! [Action: Tanjirou prepares to draw his sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s going on? What happened?! [Action: Tanjirou draws his sword and looks around.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Calm down. Calm down! You have to calm down. Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou hears a footstep behind him.] Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou turns and sees Hanako and Shigeru carrying a basket.] Shigeru Hm? Ahh! Hanako It’s Big Bro! Shigeru Welcome home, Big Bro! Hanako Did you sell the charcoal? Tanjirou Ah… Ah… Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou drops his sword and begins running toward Hanako and Shigeru. He tackles them in a hug.] Hanako, Shigeru Ahh! [Action: Tanjirou begins to cry.] Hanako, Shigeru Ahh… Hanako Big Bro? [Action: Tanjirou raises his head, and he appears as he did before he became a Demon Slayer.] Tanjirou Ah… Wahhh! Wahhh… Hanako, Shigeru Ah… Tanjirou I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Hanako, Shigeru Ahh… Tanjirou I’m so sorry! Wahhh! [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Enmu rides on the front of the train.] Enmu To be able to die while dreaming… Just how lucky are you? It doesn’t matter how powerful a Demon Slayer you are. A human’s driving force is the heart, the spirit! [Action: Enmu’s hand reattaches to his body.] Enmu All you have to do is destroy the spiritual core. You can kill them just like that! All human hearts are the same. So fragile and weak, like glasswork. [Scene: Inside the train. The four boys and girls from earlier tie the hands of Rengoku, Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke.] Girl 1 Do we tie ourselves to them by the wrist? Girl 2 That’s right. Don’t forget what he warned us about. [Action: The boys and girls tie themselves to the Demon Slayers.] Boy Take a deep, slow breath… while you count. (Thoughts) Do that, and you’ll fall asleep. (Thoughts) One… Two… Three… Four… Five… Six… [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou arrives back at his family’s house.] Hanako And then we were surprised because Big Bro suddenly burst into tears! Takeo What a weirdo! Hahahaha! Kie Oh my, you must be exhausted. Tanjirou It’s not such a big deal, okay? I’m fine. [Action: Kie cups Tanjirou’s cheeks.] Tanjirou Ah… Kie You don’t have a fever, do you? Take it easy and get some rest today, okay? Tanjirou I’m all right. Kie Are you sure? [Action: Shigeru grabs a cloth from Hanako.] Shigeru Ngh… Hehehehe! Hanako Ah… You come back here! [Action: Shigeru puts the cloth over Tanjirou’s head.] Shigeru Gotcha! Tanjirou Woah! Shigeru, Rokuta Hahahaha! Hanako What do you think you’re doing?! Tanjirou Hey! Hanako Hey! You stop that right now! Shigeru, Rokuta Hehehehe! Tanjirou Seems like… I was having a bad dream or something. [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Enmu continues to contemplate.] Enmu Falling deeper into sleep, deep in their dreams… Forget to breathe, deep in their dreams… And even if a demon comes, deep in their dreams… Even in their stomachs, deep in their dreams… It looks like fun. <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 145 of 341] ause Big Bro suddenly burst into tears! Takeo What a weirdo! Hahahaha! Kie Oh my, you must be exhausted. Tanjirou It’s not such a big deal, okay? I’m fine. [Action: Kie cups Tanjirou’s cheeks.] Tanjirou Ah… Kie You don’t have a fever, do you? Take it easy and get some rest today, okay? Tanjirou I’m all right. Kie Are you sure? [Action: Shigeru grabs a cloth from Hanako.] Shigeru Ngh… Hehehehe! Hanako Ah… You come back here! [Action: Shigeru puts the cloth over Tanjirou’s head.] Shigeru Gotcha! Tanjirou Woah! Shigeru, Rokuta Hahahaha! Hanako What do you think you’re doing?! Tanjirou Hey! Hanako Hey! You stop that right now! Shigeru, Rokuta Hehehehe! Tanjirou Seems like… I was having a bad dream or something. [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Enmu continues to contemplate.] Enmu Falling deeper into sleep, deep in their dreams… Forget to breathe, deep in their dreams… And even if a demon comes, deep in their dreams… Even in their stomachs, deep in their dreams… It looks like fun. You’re starting to have a happy dream, aren’t you? Fufu… You are falling… You are falling… into a dream. It’s a deep slumber. They can… no longer awaken. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Kyoujurou Rengoku (Rengoku), Enmu, Shinjurou Rengoku, Senjurou Rengoku, Tanjuurou Kamado, Kie Kamado, Takeo Kamado, Hanako Kamado, Shigeru Kamado, Rokuta Kamado, boys, girls [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Enmu stands alone.] Enmu To be able to die while dreaming… Just how lucky are you? It doesn’t matter how powerful a Demon Slayer you are. A human’s driving force is the heart, the spirit! [Action: Enmu’s hand reattaches to his body.] Enmu All you have to do is destroy the spiritual core. You can just kill them like that! All human hearts are the same. So fragile and weak, like glasswork. You are falling… You are falling… into a dream. [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou laughs with his family.] Enmu It’s a deep slumber. They can… no longer awaken. [Scene: In Zenitsu’s dream. Zenitsu runs hand in hand with Nezuko, who is a human, through a peach orchard.] Zenitsu This way! The peaches over here taste great! And there are tons of white clovers in bloom! I’ll make you a chaplet! I can make these really great-looking ones… Nezuko! Nezuko Yes! Make a lot, okay… Zenitsu? Zenitsu Ahh… Yahoo! There’s a river along the way, but it’s shallow, so you’ll be okay, right? Nezuko A river? [Action: Nezuko stops running.] Nezuko What am I going to do, Zenitsu? I can’t swim. Zenitsu I-I’ll just carry you on my back and jump right over the river! Not even your toes will get wet, Nezuko! Ngh… [Action: Nezuko climbs onto Zenitsu’s back. Zenitsu jumps down the side of the hill.] Zenitsu Just leave it to me! [Action: Zenitsu jumps over the river with Nezuko.] Nezuko Hehe… Zenitsu Let’s go! Nezuko Fufufu… Fufufu! Zenitsu, Nezuko Fufufu… Fufufu… Fufufufu! [Scene: In Inosuke’s dream. Inosuke runs through a cave with Nezuko, who is dressed like a bunny girl.] Inosuke Expedition Team! Expedition Team! We’re the Cave Expedition Team! Expedition Team! Expedition Team! We’re the Cave Expedition Team! Expedition Team! Expedition Team! [Action: Tanjirou, who looks like a raccoon dog, and Zenitsu, who looks like a rat, appear.] Tanjirou Boss! Zenitsu Boss! Inosuke What’s up, Underling 1 and Underling 2? Tanjirou I can smell the master of this cave over there, pompoko! Zenitsu And I can hear it breathing as it sleeps, squeak! [Action: The Mugen Train, which has a number of legs like a centipede, sleeps nearby.] Inosuke Here he is! All right, let’s go! Showdown! Tanjirou, Zenitsu Roger that, Boss! Nezuko Mmm… Inosuke Hey, you! Come with me, Underling 3! Come over here! Look! Nezuko Mm? Inosuke I’ll give you these sparkly acorns! Come on! Let’s go!! Group Hey! Nezuko Mm~! [Scene: On the real Mugen Train. Zenitsu and Inosuke continue to dream.] Inosuke Heh… Fufufu… Zenitsu Fufu… Fufufu… Inosuke Fufufu… Zenitsu Fufu… Fufu <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 146 of 341] ssed like a bunny girl.] Inosuke Expedition Team! Expedition Team! We’re the Cave Expedition Team! Expedition Team! Expedition Team! We’re the Cave Expedition Team! Expedition Team! Expedition Team! [Action: Tanjirou, who looks like a raccoon dog, and Zenitsu, who looks like a rat, appear.] Tanjirou Boss! Zenitsu Boss! Inosuke What’s up, Underling 1 and Underling 2? Tanjirou I can smell the master of this cave over there, pompoko! Zenitsu And I can hear it breathing as it sleeps, squeak! [Action: The Mugen Train, which has a number of legs like a centipede, sleeps nearby.] Inosuke Here he is! All right, let’s go! Showdown! Tanjirou, Zenitsu Roger that, Boss! Nezuko Mmm… Inosuke Hey, you! Come with me, Underling 3! Come over here! Look! Nezuko Mm? Inosuke I’ll give you these sparkly acorns! Come on! Let’s go!! Group Hey! Nezuko Mm~! [Scene: On the real Mugen Train. Zenitsu and Inosuke continue to dream.] Inosuke Heh… Fufufu… Zenitsu Fufu… Fufufu… Inosuke Fufufu… Zenitsu Fufu… Fufufufu… [Scene: In Rengoku’s dream. Rengoku finds himself in his family’s home. Shinjurou lies in bed in front of him.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Hmm? Why did I come here? [Action: Rengoku touches his sword.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Oh, right. To report to my father… that I’ve become a Hashira. [Action: Rengoku reports to his father.] Shinjurou So what if you’ve become a Hashira? Worthless. It means nothing. You’re never going to amount to anything anyway. Neither you… nor I. [Action: Rengoku walks out of the room and toward Senjurou’s room.] Senjurou Ah… Brother. Was our father pleased to hear your news? Do you think our father will acknowledge me if I become a Hashira, too? Rengoku (Thoughts) He wasn’t always like that. After all, he did rise to the rank of Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps. (Thoughts) He was a passionate man. And yet, one day, out of the blue, he quit being a swordsman… suddenly. (Thoughts) The man who’d raised us both with such enthusiasm… Why? (Thoughts) It’s pointless to think about such things, so stop. (Thoughts) Senjurou is even worse off. He barely has any memories of our mother, who died of illness when he was very young, and just look at the state our father is in. [Action: Rengoku steps toward Senjurou and kneels before him.] Rengoku I’m going to be honest. Our father wasn’t happy to hear it. He told me that it meant nothing. But that’s not enough to extinguish my passion! This flame inside my heart will never go out! I’ll never give in. And Senjurou… [Action: Rengoku takes Senjurou’s hands in his.] Rengoku … you are not like me. You have a big brother… who believes in his little brother. [Action: Senjurou begins to cry.] Rengoku No matter what path you take, you’re going to become a fine human being! Keep that burning passion inside your heart! Let’s do our best! [Action: Rengoku and Senjurou hug.] Rengoku Let’s do our best and live on! No matter how lonely it gets. [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Enmu looks toward the back of the train.] Enmu Looking good. Those ropes that I created are used for a special technique that allows one to invade the dreams of whoever you’re tethered to. I always fight with the utmost caution. Once you’re asleep, Hashira or not, you’re no different from a baby. I’ll enjoy the feast after killing the Demon Slayers. [Scene: In Rengoku’s dream. Rengoku helps Senjurou with his sword techniques.] Rengoku There’s no need to swing in such a hurry. Relax your shoulders. [Action: One of the girls from the real world watches Rengoku and Senjurou from behind the corner of a building.] Senjurou Like this? Rengoku That’s right. Girl That was close. He’s right there. [Action: The girl begins running around in Rengoku’s dream.] Girl (Thoughts) I have to make sure he doesn’t see me. (Thoughts) I have to hurry to the edge of the dream! Hurry! Enmu (Flashback) The dream world I show them isn’t infinite. (Flashback) It’s circular, with the dreamer in its center. (Flashback) The realm of the sub <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 147 of 341] rain.] Enmu Looking good. Those ropes that I created are used for a special technique that allows one to invade the dreams of whoever you’re tethered to. I always fight with the utmost caution. Once you’re asleep, Hashira or not, you’re no different from a baby. I’ll enjoy the feast after killing the Demon Slayers. [Scene: In Rengoku’s dream. Rengoku helps Senjurou with his sword techniques.] Rengoku There’s no need to swing in such a hurry. Relax your shoulders. [Action: One of the girls from the real world watches Rengoku and Senjurou from behind the corner of a building.] Senjurou Like this? Rengoku That’s right. Girl That was close. He’s right there. [Action: The girl begins running around in Rengoku’s dream.] Girl (Thoughts) I have to make sure he doesn’t see me. (Thoughts) I have to hurry to the edge of the dream! Hurry! Enmu (Flashback) The dream world I show them isn’t infinite. (Flashback) It’s circular, with the dreamer in its center. (Flashback) The realm of the subconscious exists just outside the dream, where you’ll find the spiritual core. (Flashback) That’s what you must destroy. Do that, and the dreamer will become crippled. [Action: The girl searches for the edge of the dream. Her hand hits an invisible wall.] Girl Ah! There it is! The scenery doesn’t end here, but I can’t go any further. [Action: The girl takes out an ice pick.] Girl (Thoughts) I’ll destroy his spiritual core right away… Ngh! [Action: The girl stabs the ice pick into the invisible wall.] Girl (Thoughts) … and then I’ll get to see a happy dream myself! Grr… Ngh! [Action: The girl cuts through the invisible wall, revealing Rengoku’s subconsciousness. The ground burns.] Girl (Thoughts) What an odd realm of the subconscious. (Thoughts) It’s hot. It’s burning up. (Thoughts) I have to hurry. [Action: The girl continues forward into Rengoku’s subconscious.] Girl Ah! [Action: The girl approaches Rengoku’s spiritual core.] Girl I found it! The spiritual core! I’ve never seen a red one before. All I have to do is destroy this and… it’ll be my turn to…! [Scene: In the real world, Rengoku grabs the girl’s neck and moves her aside.] Girl Ah… [Scene: In Rengoku’s dream. The girl begins to choke.] Girl Ah…! Ngh! [Action: The girl is lifted into the air and continues to struggle for air.] Girl Gah! Ngh… Ugh… Urgh… (Thoughts) I thought humans couldn’t move while they were under a spell. [Action: The girl drops to the ground and clutches at her neck.] Girl Ah… (Thoughts) What a strong survival instinct he has! [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Kie talks to Tanjirou.] Kie I’m going to make your favorite rice crackers today, Tanjirou. Tanjirou Wow! Rokuta Ah… Kie I’ll start breaking old rice cakes first. Tanjirou It’s our lucky day, Rokuta! Rice crackers! Takeo No fair! Big Bro’s not the only one who likes rice crackers! Hanako I like them, too! Shigeru Me, too! Kie Then let’s eat them together, okay? Can you get the grill ready for me? Children Okay! Takeo I’ll crush them up in the grinding bowl! Hanako Okay, I’ll be in charge of flipping them over, then! Shigeru Me, too! [Action: One of the boys waits in the forest just outside Tanjirou’s house.] Tanjirou Okay, then I’ll be in charge of eating them! Children No fair! Hahahaha! [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou chops wood for his family.] Tanjirou Urgh… Ngh… Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou puts the basket of firewood back on his back.] Tanjirou There… Nezuko, let’s go. [Action: Tanjirou turns back to find that Nezuko is not on his back.] Tanjirou Ahh… What did I just say? [Action: Tanjirou arrives back home.] Tanjirou I’m back! Kie Welcome home, Tanjirou. Tanjirou Yeah, I’m home! [Action: Tanjirou steps into the side room.] Takeo Welcome home, Big Bro! Tanjirou Heh… Hanako Welcome home! Shigeru Welcome! Tanjirou Huh? Where’s Nezuko? Takeo Big Sis went up the mountain to pick vegetables. Tanjirou Huh? In broad daylight? Takeo Huh? Hanako She’s not supposed to? Tanjirou Ahh… Uh, well… Huh? <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 148 of 341] crush them up in the grinding bowl! Hanako Okay, I’ll be in charge of flipping them over, then! Shigeru Me, too! [Action: One of the boys waits in the forest just outside Tanjirou’s house.] Tanjirou Okay, then I’ll be in charge of eating them! Children No fair! Hahahaha! [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou chops wood for his family.] Tanjirou Urgh… Ngh… Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou puts the basket of firewood back on his back.] Tanjirou There… Nezuko, let’s go. [Action: Tanjirou turns back to find that Nezuko is not on his back.] Tanjirou Ahh… What did I just say? [Action: Tanjirou arrives back home.] Tanjirou I’m back! Kie Welcome home, Tanjirou. Tanjirou Yeah, I’m home! [Action: Tanjirou steps into the side room.] Takeo Welcome home, Big Bro! Tanjirou Heh… Hanako Welcome home! Shigeru Welcome! Tanjirou Huh? Where’s Nezuko? Takeo Big Sis went up the mountain to pick vegetables. Tanjirou Huh? In broad daylight? Takeo Huh? Hanako She’s not supposed to? Tanjirou Ahh… Uh, well… Huh? Kie Tanjirou? Could you get the bath ready? I’m going to be busy with this for a while. [Action: Tanjirou heads out with buckets to get water.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I keep saying all these strange things. Am I tired maybe? [Action: Tanjirou sees Nezuko’s wooden box in the corner of his vision.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: The wooden box disappears.] Tanjirou Huh? It’s gone. I wonder what that was for just a split second. A toolbox, perhaps? I guess my eyes were playing tricks on me. [Action: Tanjirou dips the bucket into the water. His real self calls for him.] Tanjirou Wake up! [Action: Tanjirou sees his reflection in the water, though his reflection is of his real self.] Tanjirou Wake up! [Action: The dream Tanjirou falls into the water.] Tanjirou Wake up. You’re under attack! It’s a dream! This is a dream! Wake up now! (Thoughts) I see… That’s right. I’m… on board the train! Wake up and fight! Fight! Fight!! [Action: The dream Tanjirou is pulled away from his present self.] [Scene: Sometime later, in Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou’s family is eating dinner.] Takeo Big Bro, give me your pickled radishes! Hanako No! You stop it right now! Why are you always taking food away from Big Bro? Takeo What’s your problem? Tanjirou Ah… Ahh… Hanako You just had seconds! [Action: Hanako and Takeo stand up and face each other.] Hanako, Takeo Grr… Tanjirou (Thoughts) No good. I’m not awake yet! I’m still inside a dream! (Thoughts) How can I get out of it? Now that I’ve realized that it’s a dream… what am I supposed to do? [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Nezuko’s box opens, and Nezuko tumbles out.] Nezuko Mm… Mm? Mm… Mm… [Action: Nezuko sees Tanjirou breathing heavily as he sleeps.] Tanjirou I have to wake up… [Action: Nezuko shakes Tanjirou’s shoulder.] Nezuko Mm… Mm… Mm… Mmm… [Action: Nezuko grabs Tanjirou’s hand and rubs her head with it.] Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Ahh… Nezuko Mmm… Mm! [Action: Nezuko headbutts Tanjirou. He doesn’t wake up, and her forehead bleeds. She begins to cry.] Nezuko Mm… Mm… Mmm… Mmm!! [Action: Nezuko’s blood burns up.] [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Nezuko’s fire appears on Tanjirou’s wrist.] Takeo Ahh… Hanako Big Bro! What should we do? The fire is -- Takeo Big Bro! [Action: Nezuko’s fire goes out.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) That’s Nezuko’s scent. It’s Nezuko’s blood! (Thoughts) Nezuko… Nezuko! [Action: Nezuko’s flame surrounds Tanjirou, and he resumes his normal Demon Slayer attire.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My uniform… My Nichirin sword… I’m waking up! Little by little… Little by little! Takeo Big Bro? Hanako Big Bro, are you all right? Shigeru Big Bro… Tanjirou Sorry. I have to go. (Thoughts) I have to hurry back! I’m sorry. Takeo Big Bro! Hanako Big Bro! Rokuta Ah… Shigeru Big Bro! [Action: Tanjirou exits the house and runs into the forest.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urgh… (Thoughts) If the demon who’s showing me this dream is nearby… I have to find him and slash him right away! (Thoughts) Where is he? Hurry! Nezuko Where are you going, Big Bro? [A <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 149 of 341] y.] Nezuko Mm… Mm… Mmm… Mmm!! [Action: Nezuko’s blood burns up.] [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Nezuko’s fire appears on Tanjirou’s wrist.] Takeo Ahh… Hanako Big Bro! What should we do? The fire is -- Takeo Big Bro! [Action: Nezuko’s fire goes out.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) That’s Nezuko’s scent. It’s Nezuko’s blood! (Thoughts) Nezuko… Nezuko! [Action: Nezuko’s flame surrounds Tanjirou, and he resumes his normal Demon Slayer attire.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My uniform… My Nichirin sword… I’m waking up! Little by little… Little by little! Takeo Big Bro? Hanako Big Bro, are you all right? Shigeru Big Bro… Tanjirou Sorry. I have to go. (Thoughts) I have to hurry back! I’m sorry. Takeo Big Bro! Hanako Big Bro! Rokuta Ah… Shigeru Big Bro! [Action: Tanjirou exits the house and runs into the forest.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urgh… (Thoughts) If the demon who’s showing me this dream is nearby… I have to find him and slash him right away! (Thoughts) Where is he? Hurry! Nezuko Where are you going, Big Bro? [Action: Tanjirou stops. Nezuko stands with a basket of vegetables.] Nezuko I picked a lot of vegetables today! Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou begins to tear up. The rest of his family approaches him.] Shigeru Mom! This way! Hanako Big Bro was on fire all of a sudden! Nezuko Mom? Kie Tanjirou, are you all right? Hanako Big Bro… Takeo Ah… Kie What’s the matter, Tanjirou? Why are you dressed like that? Tanjirou Ahh… I wish I could stay here… forever. (Thoughts) I wish I could turn around and go back. (Thoughts) By rights, I should’ve been living like this forever. Right here. (Thoughts) If none of this had happened… they’d all have been alive and well now. And Nezuko would’ve lived in the sunlight, under the blue sky. Nezuko Ahh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) If none of this had happened… If none of this had happened… I should be here making charcoal every day. I never would’ve laid a hand on a sword! (Thoughts) If none of this had happened… If none of this had happened…! Rokuta Ah… Mm… Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou continues forward into the forest.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) But I’ve lost them now. I can never go back! [Action: Tanjirou runs ahead. Rukuta begins running after him.] Rokuta Big Bro! Don’t leave us behind! Ngh… Ah… [Action: Rukuta falls into the snow.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Sorry… I’m sorry, Rokuta! (Thoughts) We can’t be together anymore. But I’ll always be thinking of you, okay? I’ll be thinking of you all! (Thoughts) There are lots of things to thank you for. Lots of things to be sorry for! (Thoughts) But I will never forget you! No matter what, my heart will always be with you! So please… forgive me! Boy I have to destroy his spiritual core right away. [Action: The boy stabs his ice pick into an invisible wall and tears it away. Tanjirou’s subconscious appears, reflecting a blue sky.] Boy Ahh… (Thoughts) So this is the inside of his heart? (Thoughts) How can it be so beautiful? It’s so endlessly vast and… also warm. [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Enmu turns toward the back of the train.] Enmu They’re having trouble, aren’t they? I wonder why. They haven’t destroyed any of the spiritual cores yet. Oh well… I guess it doesn’t matter, since they’re buying me some time. [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou trudges through the snow.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not here. But I can smell a demon, faintly. (Thoughts) What’s this, though? It’s like there’s a film over everything! (Thoughts) There’s a faint demon scent everywhere! I can’t tell the exact location! I have to hurry! Nezuko is bleeding! If everyone else is asleep, we’re in big trouble! (Thoughts) What should I do? (Thoughts) Am I unable to use Total Concentration Breathing now? (Thoughts) Am I just asleep right now? Tanjuurou Tanjirou… Tanjirou Ah! [Action: A strong wind blows, and Tanjuurou’s form appears.] Tanjuurou Take up your sword. There’s something you must cut. [Action: A wind blows again, and Tanjuurou disappears.] Tanjirou Ahh… (Thoughts) There’s something… I must cut. <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 150 of 341] toward the back of the train.] Enmu They’re having trouble, aren’t they? I wonder why. They haven’t destroyed any of the spiritual cores yet. Oh well… I guess it doesn’t matter, since they’re buying me some time. [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou trudges through the snow.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not here. But I can smell a demon, faintly. (Thoughts) What’s this, though? It’s like there’s a film over everything! (Thoughts) There’s a faint demon scent everywhere! I can’t tell the exact location! I have to hurry! Nezuko is bleeding! If everyone else is asleep, we’re in big trouble! (Thoughts) What should I do? (Thoughts) Am I unable to use Total Concentration Breathing now? (Thoughts) Am I just asleep right now? Tanjuurou Tanjirou… Tanjirou Ah! [Action: A strong wind blows, and Tanjuurou’s form appears.] Tanjuurou Take up your sword. There’s something you must cut. [Action: A wind blows again, and Tanjuurou disappears.] Tanjirou Ahh… (Thoughts) There’s something… I must cut. [Action: Tanjirou draws his sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) There’s something I must cut… in order to wake up. (Thoughts) I think I know what it is. But what if I’m wrong? (Thoughts) If what happens in this dream has an effect on reality, too… there’ll be no going back. Ngh… (Thoughts) Don’t hesitate! Do it! You have to do it! [Action: Tanjirou aims his sword at his neck.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My death in this dream will lead me to reality! In other words… what I have to cut is… my own neck! Urahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou’s blood splatters on the snow.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Enmu, Tanjuurou Kamado, Kie Kamado, Takeo Kamado, Hanako Kamado, Rokuta Kamado, Enmu’s recruits [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou searches for a way out of the dream in a forest.] Tanjuurou Tanjirou… Tanjirou Ah! [Action: A strong wind blows, and an image of Tanjuurou appears.] Tanjuurou Take up your sword. There’s something you must cut. [Action: A strong wind blows again, and Tanjuurou disappears.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) There’s something… I must cut. [Action: Tanjirou draws his sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) There’s something I must cut… in order to wake up. (Thoughts) I think I know what it is. Ngh… (Thoughts) Don’t hesitate! Do it! You have to do it! [Action: Tanjirou aims his sword at his neck.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My death in this dream will lead me to reality! In other words… what I have to cut is… my own neck! Urahhh!! [Scene: In Tanjirou’s subconscious. Fragments of Tanjirou’s soul lead Enmu’s recruit toward his spiritual core.] Boy You must be the incarnations of this boy’s soul. The air is so clear, and it feels good. [Action: The boy finds Tanjirou’s spiritual core.] Boy Is that his spiritual core? Why are you showing it to me? [Action: One of Tanjirou’s spirit fragments points to the core.] Boy Did you bring me here because I was searching for it? [Action: The boy falls to his knees.] Boy No way… Even though I was trying to destroy it? Why would you… [Action: Tanjirou cuts his neck. As the boy begins to cry, the world of Tanjirou’s subconscious begins to shake. A void opens up beneath him, and he falls.] Boy Ngh… Ah… [Action: A fragment of Tanjirou’s soul grabs the boy’s hand.] Boy Ngh… Ah… [Scene: In Inosuke’s subconscious. Enmu’s recruit struggles to climb up the rocky walls in the cave.] Girl Ngh… Ugh… Grr… Where the heck is his spiritual core? Haa… What’s with this realm of the subconscious? Ngh… And that creepy naked boar… Seriously, this is insane. [Action: Inosuke appears behind the girl.] Inosuke Urahhh! Girl Huh? [Action: The girl runs away from Inosuke. He gives chase.] Girl Ah! Ahh! What are you doing in the realm of the subconscious?! You stupid naked boar! Eek… Eeeh! [Action: The girl jumps forward, and Inosuke jumps after her.] Inosuke Urahhh! Girl Gahhh! [Scene: In Zenitsu’s subconscious. Enmu’s recruit is in complete darkness.] Boy Ngh… It’s pitch-black. It’s pitch-black <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 151 of 341] rying to destroy it? Why would you… [Action: Tanjirou cuts his neck. As the boy begins to cry, the world of Tanjirou’s subconscious begins to shake. A void opens up beneath him, and he falls.] Boy Ngh… Ah… [Action: A fragment of Tanjirou’s soul grabs the boy’s hand.] Boy Ngh… Ah… [Scene: In Inosuke’s subconscious. Enmu’s recruit struggles to climb up the rocky walls in the cave.] Girl Ngh… Ugh… Grr… Where the heck is his spiritual core? Haa… What’s with this realm of the subconscious? Ngh… And that creepy naked boar… Seriously, this is insane. [Action: Inosuke appears behind the girl.] Inosuke Urahhh! Girl Huh? [Action: The girl runs away from Inosuke. He gives chase.] Girl Ah! Ahh! What are you doing in the realm of the subconscious?! You stupid naked boar! Eek… Eeeh! [Action: The girl jumps forward, and Inosuke jumps after her.] Inosuke Urahhh! Girl Gahhh! [Scene: In Zenitsu’s subconscious. Enmu’s recruit is in complete darkness.] Boy Ngh… It’s pitch-black. It’s pitch-black, and I can’t see a thing… Dammit… What’s with that blond brat’s realm of subconscious? Do I have to grope around to find his spiritual core? You must be kidding me. [Action: The boy hears the sound of a pair of shears clinking.] Boy What was that? Huh? [Action: Zenitsu appears behind the boy with a large pair of shears.] Boy Erk… Ah… Zenitsu What the hell is a guy doing in here? Damn you, parasite! Boy Ah… Zenitsu No one’s allowed in here but Nezuko. Boy Erk… Zenitsu I’m so going to kill you. Boy Ahhh!! [Action: The boy tries to run off, but Zenitsu is right behind him.] Zenitsu Where is Nezuko? Boy Wh-Who the heck knows?! Zenitsu Ahh… All right, then… Die! [Action: Zenitsu attacks the boy with his shears.] Boy Gahhh! No~!! Zenitsu Urahhh! [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Enmu’s recruits struggle in their sleep.] Boy Ngh… Girl Ngh… Inosuke Gahh… Grr… Zenitsu Grr… Grr… [Action: Nezuko continues to watch Tanjirou struggle.] Tanjirou Wake up… Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou I have to wake up… Hurry… [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou presses his sword against his neck.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urahh! Nezuko!! [Action: Tanjirou cuts his neck. His body falls to the ground.] [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Tanjirou wakes up with a jump.] Tanjirou Ahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou takes a few deep breaths and looks at his hand.] Tanjirou I’m all right… I’m alive. Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko! [Action: Nezuko protects her forehead with her hands.] Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Are you okay?! Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Nezuko… Ah… Zenitsu… Inosuke… Rengoku! [Action: Tanjirou sees Rengoku holding the neck of Enmu’s recruit.] Tanjirou Huh? (Thoughts) Who are these people? (Thoughts) They’re all connected by the wrists with ropes. (Thoughts) Rope… Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sees that the rope around his wrist is cut.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What is this? It’s burned off. Nezuko’s burning blood did it? (Thoughts) It’s faint, but I’m picking up a demon’s scent, too! [Action: Tanjirou smells the rope.] Tanjirou This smell… The ticket! (Thoughts) I knew it. It’s giving off a faint demon smell, too. (Thoughts) We were put to sleep when our tickets were punched. This must be a demon’s work! (Thoughts) Did he unleash such a potent Blood Demon Art using just this faint scent? (Thoughts) I don’t know why… but I have a feeling that I shouldn’t sever this rope with my Nichirin sword. Nezuko! Do me a favor! I want you to burn off everyone’s ropes! Nezuko Mm… [Action: Nezuko burns off Zenitsu’s and Inosuke’s ropes. Tanjirou tries to shake Zenitsu awake.] Tanjirou Zenitsu! Wake up! Wake up, Zenitsu! You have to wake up! [Action: Zenitsu remains asleep. Tanjirou tries to wake Inosuke up.] Tanjirou Ah… Wake up, Inosuke! Please! [Action: Inosuke remains asleep.] Tanjirou Inosuke… Nezuko Mm-mm! [Action: Tanjirou turns to Nezuko and strokes her head.] Tanjirou Ah… There, there… Sorry, okay? Thanks. You did a great job, Nezuko. (Thoughts) It’s no good. These two won’t wake up. What can I do? Rengoku -- Girl 1 <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 152 of 341] … The ticket! (Thoughts) I knew it. It’s giving off a faint demon smell, too. (Thoughts) We were put to sleep when our tickets were punched. This must be a demon’s work! (Thoughts) Did he unleash such a potent Blood Demon Art using just this faint scent? (Thoughts) I don’t know why… but I have a feeling that I shouldn’t sever this rope with my Nichirin sword. Nezuko! Do me a favor! I want you to burn off everyone’s ropes! Nezuko Mm… [Action: Nezuko burns off Zenitsu’s and Inosuke’s ropes. Tanjirou tries to shake Zenitsu awake.] Tanjirou Zenitsu! Wake up! Wake up, Zenitsu! You have to wake up! [Action: Zenitsu remains asleep. Tanjirou tries to wake Inosuke up.] Tanjirou Ah… Wake up, Inosuke! Please! [Action: Inosuke remains asleep.] Tanjirou Inosuke… Nezuko Mm-mm! [Action: Tanjirou turns to Nezuko and strokes her head.] Tanjirou Ah… There, there… Sorry, okay? Thanks. You did a great job, Nezuko. (Thoughts) It’s no good. These two won’t wake up. What can I do? Rengoku -- Girl 1 Urah! [Action: The girl attached to Rengoku attacks Tanjirou with her ice pick. Tanjirou dodges the attack.] Tanjirou What are you doing?! (Thoughts) Is a demon controlling her? Girl 1 Get out of our way! Thanks to you guys, we won’t be able to have dreams! Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) Is she acting of her own free will? [Action: The girl attached to Inosuke joins the other recruit. The boy attached to Zenitsu wakes up.] Girl 2 Ngh… Boy 1 Grr… Tanjirou (Thoughts) This man, too? Ngh… Girl 1 What do you think you’re doing? If you’re awake, you’d better help us out! You may have tuberculosis or whatever, but if you don’t do your job, I’m going to tell him, and then he won’t show you any dreams, you hear me?! [Action: The boy attached to Tanjirou stands up.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Is he the one who was connected to me? (Thoughts) Tuberculosis… He’s sick. Poor man. (Thoughts) What this demon did is unforgivable. He took advantage of their weak souls! Sorry. I have to go fight. [Action: Tanjirou runs forward and chops one of the boy’s necks with his hand. He continues with one of the other recruits.] Boy 1 Ah… Gah… Girl 2 Gah… Girl 1 Ah… Ahh… Urahh! [Action: The first girl runs forward to attack Tanjirou, but he dodges it and chops her neck with his hand. She falls to the ground, unconscious.] Girl 1 Ugh… Tanjirou You want to stay inside a happy dream, don’t you? I know. I wanted to stay inside my dream, too. If only this was the dream… [Action: Nezuko runs up to Tanjirou and hugs him.] Tanjirou Ahh… Boy 2 (Thoughts) Until I touched his heart, I was willing to hurt others… if it meant I could escape from the pain of this illness. But now… Tanjirou Are you all right? Boy 2 Thank you. Be careful. Tanjirou Huh? Ah… Right! Nezuko! [Action: Tanjirou takes Nezuko’s hand and heads to the next train car.] Boy 2 Heh… [Scene: In the next train car. Tanjirou smells the scent of a demon.] Tanjirou Ngh! (Thoughts) The smell is overpowering! (Thoughts) So heavy… The demon’s scent is so strong even in this strong wind! (Thoughts) Was I asleep in such an awful scent? (Thoughts) Even if each car was closed off and airtight, I can’t believe I was! I was useless! [Action: Tanjirou looks out from the boarding area of the train car.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The demon is upwind. Is he in the first car? Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou flips onto the roof of the train car.] Tanjirou Nezuko, don’t come here! Stay away from me and wait! Go wake everyone up! [Action: Tanjirou begins running toward the front of the train but stops.] Tanjirou Ah… Enmu What? You’re awake? Good morning! You could’ve stayed asleep, though. Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s him! [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou confronts Enmu.] Enmu Why did you wake up? Didn’t I show you a sweet dream? I could’ve shown you a dream where your family was being slaughtered. Would you have liked that one better? No, of course not. Too distressing, right? Tanjirou Ahh… Enmu All right, next… why don’t I show you a <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 153 of 341] nt is so strong even in this strong wind! (Thoughts) Was I asleep in such an awful scent? (Thoughts) Even if each car was closed off and airtight, I can’t believe I was! I was useless! [Action: Tanjirou looks out from the boarding area of the train car.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The demon is upwind. Is he in the first car? Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou flips onto the roof of the train car.] Tanjirou Nezuko, don’t come here! Stay away from me and wait! Go wake everyone up! [Action: Tanjirou begins running toward the front of the train but stops.] Tanjirou Ah… Enmu What? You’re awake? Good morning! You could’ve stayed asleep, though. Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s him! [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou confronts Enmu.] Enmu Why did you wake up? Didn’t I show you a sweet dream? I could’ve shown you a dream where your family was being slaughtered. Would you have liked that one better? No, of course not. Too distressing, right? Tanjirou Ahh… Enmu All right, next… why don’t I show you a dream where your father comes back to life? [Action: Tanjirou grabs his sword.] Tanjirou Grr… Enmu Fufu… (Thoughts) What I really love… is to show people nightmares right after a happy dream. (Thoughts) I just adore the sight of a distorted human face. (Thoughts) I get such a kick out of that! How enthralling it is to gaze at someone shattered by misfortune, suffering, and flailing. (Thoughts) But I don’t usually let my guard down, so it may take longer, but I’ll make sure to kill the Demon Slayers. (Thoughts) I mixed my blood with the ink on the tickets. Once the conductor punches them, creating clamp marks… the spell activates. (Thoughts) This is a remote art. It took more effort, but this was the best way to avoid being detected. (Thoughts) Not being detected is important. It is reality for them until they realize it’s a dream. (Thoughts) And yet… how did this one manage to wake up? And he found the way to wake up in a short time. (Thoughts) Even though the human desire for blissful dreams, for self-serving dreams… … is so enormous! [Action: Tanjirou draws his sword.] Tanjirou Don’t you dare intrude on my soul! I won’t let you… get away with this! Enmu (Thoughts) What’s that? I see he’s wearing earrings. Heh… How lucky is that? So he came right to me! This is like a dream! Now I can receive even more blood from Master Muzan! And once I become more powerful, I’ll challenge an Upper Rank demon to a duel to replace them! [Action: Tanjirou prepares to attack Enmu.] Tanjirou Water Breathing… Tenth Form… Constant Flux! Enmu Blood Demon Art… Heh… (Thoughts) Whispers of Forced Unconscious Hypnosis. Go to sleep! [Action: Tanjirou is put to sleep before he can attack Enmu. As he begins to fall, he wakes up again.] Tanjirou Erk… Ngh! Enmu (Thoughts) He’s not falling asleep. [Action: Tanjirou slashes at Enmu, but he dodges the attack.] Enmu Go to sleep. [Action: Tanjirou is put to sleep again, but he wakes up.] Tanjirou Ngh! Enmu Go to sleep. [Action: Tanjirou is put to sleep but wakes up almost instantly. Enmu continues trying to put him to sleep.] Tanjirou Ngh! Enmu Go to sleep… Go to sleep! Tanjirou Ngh! Enmu Go… to… sleep!! [Action: Tanjirou prepares his attack.] Enmu (Thoughts) It’s not working. But why? (Thoughts) No, that’s not what this is. He’s falling under the spell over and over! [Action: Tanjirou falls asleep again.] Enmu (Thoughts) He’s aware that he’s under the spell right away… and he’s committing suicide in order to awaken! [Action: Tanjirou wakes up.] Tanjirou Grr! Ngh! Enmu (Thoughts) Even if it’s in the middle of a dream, to commit suicide… to take his own life with his own hands… takes incredible willpower! (Thoughts) This brat… Tanjirou Urahh! Enmu (Thoughts) … is insane! [Action: Tanjirou is put to sleep again.] [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou’s family has been killed. Rokuta cries.] Rokuta Wahhh! Wahhh! Wahhh! Why didn’t you save us? Takeo Ngh! [Action: Takeo pushes Tanjirou.] Takeo What were you doing w <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 154 of 341] u is put to sleep but wakes up almost instantly. Enmu continues trying to put him to sleep.] Tanjirou Ngh! Enmu Go to sleep… Go to sleep! Tanjirou Ngh! Enmu Go… to… sleep!! [Action: Tanjirou prepares his attack.] Enmu (Thoughts) It’s not working. But why? (Thoughts) No, that’s not what this is. He’s falling under the spell over and over! [Action: Tanjirou falls asleep again.] Enmu (Thoughts) He’s aware that he’s under the spell right away… and he’s committing suicide in order to awaken! [Action: Tanjirou wakes up.] Tanjirou Grr! Ngh! Enmu (Thoughts) Even if it’s in the middle of a dream, to commit suicide… to take his own life with his own hands… takes incredible willpower! (Thoughts) This brat… Tanjirou Urahh! Enmu (Thoughts) … is insane! [Action: Tanjirou is put to sleep again.] [Scene: In Tanjirou’s dream. Tanjirou’s family has been killed. Rokuta cries.] Rokuta Wahhh! Wahhh! Wahhh! Why didn’t you save us? Takeo Ngh! [Action: Takeo pushes Tanjirou.] Takeo What were you doing while we were being murdered? Hanako How could you be the only one to survive? [Action: The scene around Tanjirou changes. Tanjuurou throws a cup of water at Tanjirou.] Tanjuurou Why do you think you were here? You’re so useless! [Action: The scene changes again. Kie carries Rokuta in her arms.] Kie It should’ve been you that died. How dare you go on living without a care. Tanjirou Grr… [Scene: On top of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou launches toward Enmu.] Tanjirou There’s no way they’d ever say that! Not ever! Not my family! Don’t you dare… insult… my family!! [Action: Tanjirou beheads Enmu. His body falls limp but doesn’t disappear.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) That was way too easy. (Thoughts) Could this be a dream, too? Or was this demon weaker than him? Enmu I can totally see why… he ordered me to kill you, the boy with the earrings… [Action: A mass of flesh attached to Enmu’s head appears from the train.] Enmu … along with the Hashira! Your very existence is, like… It couldn’t be more irritating, you know! Tanjirou (Thoughts) He’s not dead?! Enmu Oh, that look on your face is so delightful! That’s the look I’ve been wanting to see! Fufufu! You want to know why I’m not dead after you decapitated me, don’t you? Fine, since I’m feeling so ecstatic right now. It’s so easy that even an infant would understand. Fufufu! It’s because the body over there is no longer my main body. Same with this thing that’s talking to you now. It merely looks like my head, but it’s not. While you were snoozing away… I fused with this train! Every inch of this train has become my blood, my flesh, and my bones! Fufufu! Look at your face! Are you getting it now? In other words… the more than 200 passengers on this train are the food that will strengthen my body even more… as well as my hostages. So, do you think you can protect them by yourself? All these people packing this train from one end to the other… Can you alone keep me from devouring them? Tanjirou Ngh! Enmu Fufufufu! [Action: Tanjirou runs forward to attack Enmu, but Enmu’s head disappears into the mass and into the train.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What should I do? What should I do?! (Thoughts) The most I can protect on my own is two cars! Any more than that, and I can’t guarantee their safety! Rengoku! Zenitsu! Inosuke! This is no time to be sleeping! Wake up, will you?! Please! [Action: Tanjirou begins running back to the passenger train cars.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Protect the sleeping passengers! [Action: Inside the train car, Nezuko uses her burning blood to wake Inosuke up.] Inosuke Ahh… [Action: Inosuke punches into the roof of the train car.] Inosuke Ngh! Urah! Grah! Urahhh! [Action: Inosuke bursts through the roof.] Tanjirou Ah! Inosuke Follow me, damn minions! All right! Explosive awakening! Comin’ through! Lord Inosuke is comin’ through! Beast Breathing, Fifth Fang! Crazy Cutting! [Action: Inosuke cuts through Enmu’s masses in the train car.] Inosuke Lord Inosuke Hashibira is comin’ through! Chara <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 155 of 341] n: Tanjirou runs forward to attack Enmu, but Enmu’s head disappears into the mass and into the train.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What should I do? What should I do?! (Thoughts) The most I can protect on my own is two cars! Any more than that, and I can’t guarantee their safety! Rengoku! Zenitsu! Inosuke! This is no time to be sleeping! Wake up, will you?! Please! [Action: Tanjirou begins running back to the passenger train cars.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Protect the sleeping passengers! [Action: Inside the train car, Nezuko uses her burning blood to wake Inosuke up.] Inosuke Ahh… [Action: Inosuke punches into the roof of the train car.] Inosuke Ngh! Urah! Grah! Urahhh! [Action: Inosuke bursts through the roof.] Tanjirou Ah! Inosuke Follow me, damn minions! All right! Explosive awakening! Comin’ through! Lord Inosuke is comin’ through! Beast Breathing, Fifth Fang! Crazy Cutting! [Action: Inosuke cuts through Enmu’s masses in the train car.] Inosuke Lord Inosuke Hashibira is comin’ through! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Rengoku Kyoujurou, Nezuko Kamado, Enmu, conductor [Scene: On the top of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou launches toward Enmu.] Tanjirou Don’t you dare… insult my family!! [Action: Tanjirou beheads Enmu.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) It was way too easy. Enmu I can totally see why… he ordered me to kill you, the boy with the earrings… along with the Hashira! Your very existence is, like… It couldn’t be more irritating, you know! Tanjirou (Thoughts) He’s not dying?! Enmu You want to know why I’m not dead after you decapitated me, don’t you? It’s because the body over there is no longer my main body. While you were snoozing away… I fused with this train! Every inch of this train has become my blood, my flesh, and my bones! So, do you think you can protect them by yourself? All these people packing this train from one end to the other… Can you alone keep me from devouring them? Tanjirou Ngh…! Enmu Fufufufu! [Action: Tanjirou runs to attack Enmu, but Enmu retreats into the train.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What should I do? What should I do? (Thoughts) The most I can protect on my own is two cars! Any more than that, and I can’t guarantee their safety! Rengoku! Zenitsu! Inosuke! This is no time to be sleeping! Wake up, will you? Please! Nezuko! Protect the sleeping passengers! Inosuke Ngh! Urah! Gah! All right! [Action: Inosuke bursts through the top of the train car.] Inosuke Follow me, damn minions! All right! Explosive awakening! Comin’ through! Lord Inosuke’s comin’ through! [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Tanjirou explains the situation to Inosuke.] Tanjirou Inosuke! It’s not safe anywhere on the train anymore! We have to protect the sleeping passengers! This whole train’s turned into a demon! Can you hear me? This whole train is a demon! Inosuke I knew it! So, I was right on the money! That means I was a total stud as a leader! [Action: As Enmu’s body approaches the sleeping passengers, Inosuke jumps through the hole in the roof.] Inosuke Beast Breathing, Fifth Fang! Crazy Cutting! [Action: Inosuke cuts through Enmu’s body.] Inosuke I’ll save every last one of you guys! Fall onto your knees, and worship me! Glorify me! Lord Inosuke Hashibira is comin’ through! Tanjirou I have to go save the passengers! If Inosuke can hold down the fort here, I should go on ahead! [Action: Enmu’s body erupts from the train, causing a shockwave.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Enmu’s body approaches Tanjirou. Tanjirou kicks in a window and gets inside the carriage.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ah! It’s gone this far already? [Action: Enmu’s body approaches Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Water Breathing, First Form! Water Surface Slash! [Action: Tanjirou slashes through Enmu’s body, but more parts rise up in its place.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No good. This is never going to end. How am I supposed to fend it off? Enmu (Thoughts) Fufufufu… Damn Demon Slayer, scurrying around inside me… (Thoughts) You can cut all you want, but I’ll just <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 156 of 341] hole in the roof.] Inosuke Beast Breathing, Fifth Fang! Crazy Cutting! [Action: Inosuke cuts through Enmu’s body.] Inosuke I’ll save every last one of you guys! Fall onto your knees, and worship me! Glorify me! Lord Inosuke Hashibira is comin’ through! Tanjirou I have to go save the passengers! If Inosuke can hold down the fort here, I should go on ahead! [Action: Enmu’s body erupts from the train, causing a shockwave.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Enmu’s body approaches Tanjirou. Tanjirou kicks in a window and gets inside the carriage.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ah! It’s gone this far already? [Action: Enmu’s body approaches Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Water Breathing, First Form! Water Surface Slash! [Action: Tanjirou slashes through Enmu’s body, but more parts rise up in its place.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No good. This is never going to end. How am I supposed to fend it off? Enmu (Thoughts) Fufufufu… Damn Demon Slayer, scurrying around inside me… (Thoughts) You can cut all you want, but I’ll just keep regenerating. And then, after all your strength is depleted, I’m going to partake of those 200 passengers in a leisurely feast. [Action: Nezuko gets up and begins fighting Enmu’s body.] Nezuko Ugh! Ugh! Ngh! Ngh! Ugh! Ngh… Ugh…! [Action: As Enmu aims for a sleeping passenger, Nezuko jumps to his rescue but is trapped by Enmu’s body. Zenitsu gets up and slices Enmu’s body away.] 善逸 (Thoughts) Thunder Breathing… First Form. Thunderclap and Flash! Sixfold. Nezuko… I’ll protect you! Protect… Phew… [Scene: Elsewhere on the train. Tanjirou pauses in his fight against Enmu.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) That sounded like thunder… From one of the cars in the back? (Thoughts) What’s going on? Is Zenitsu awake now? What about Rengoku? And Nezuko? [Action: Tanjirou continues his fight against Enmu.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t do anything but protect the people here! (Thoughts) This is bad! What should I do? We can’t fight in coordination! (Thoughts) Are the passengers in the back all right? (Thoughts) Damn! It’s so cramped… and so hard to swing my sword! [Action: Rengoku walks through another train car.] Rengoku Mm… To think that all of this happened while I was dozing… How could this be? I’m ashamed as a Hashira. If only I could crawl… into a hole! [Action: Rengoku launches forward with his sword drawn. Enmu is startled by Rengoku’s attack.] Enmu Wh-What happened? [Action: Rengoku’s attack causes an explosion, sending Tanjirou tumbling.] Tanjirou Urk…! (Thoughts) What was that? A demon attack? [Action: Rengoku appears in front of Tanjirou.] Rengoku Young Kamado! Tanjirou Rengoku! Rengoku I was pretty thorough with my slashing attacks on the way here, so it should take the demon a while to regenerate. But there’s no time to lose! I’ll keep it short. Tanjirou Okay! Rengoku This train has eight cars in all. I’ll protect the five in the rear. The yellow boy and your sister will be in charge of the rest. You and the boar head boy will go look for the demon’s head while keeping an eye on those three cars. Tanjirou Head? But this demon is -- Rengoku No matter what form he’s assumed, so long as he’s a demon, he’s got a head! I’ll be searching for his weak spot as I fight. I want you to show me how gutsy you are! [Action: Rengoku launches back toward the rear train cars.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Amazing… I can’t even see him. (Thoughts) Did the train shake earlier because Rengoku was on the move? He’s so quick to read the situation and make decisions. (Thoughts) Five cars, all by himself? Ah…! (Thoughts) This is no time to be dazzled, idiot! Do what you have to do! [Action: Tanjirou goes toward the front of the train.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The demon’s scent is getting stronger by the second. Hurry! Inosuke! Where are you, Inosuke?! Inosuke Shut up, or I’ll kill you! Tanjirou Up there, huh? [Action: Inosuke runs along the top of the train.] Inosuke That guy with the goggle eyes ordered me around! Ugh! But somehow… somehow… somehow, he was awesome! I’ <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 157 of 341] e keeping an eye on those three cars. Tanjirou Head? But this demon is -- Rengoku No matter what form he’s assumed, so long as he’s a demon, he’s got a head! I’ll be searching for his weak spot as I fight. I want you to show me how gutsy you are! [Action: Rengoku launches back toward the rear train cars.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Amazing… I can’t even see him. (Thoughts) Did the train shake earlier because Rengoku was on the move? He’s so quick to read the situation and make decisions. (Thoughts) Five cars, all by himself? Ah…! (Thoughts) This is no time to be dazzled, idiot! Do what you have to do! [Action: Tanjirou goes toward the front of the train.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The demon’s scent is getting stronger by the second. Hurry! Inosuke! Where are you, Inosuke?! Inosuke Shut up, or I’ll kill you! Tanjirou Up there, huh? [Action: Inosuke runs along the top of the train.] Inosuke That guy with the goggle eyes ordered me around! Ugh! But somehow… somehow… somehow, he was awesome! I’m so pissed!! Tanjirou Inosuke! Keep an eye on the three cars in the front! Inosuke You don’t have to tell me! And by the way, I’ve found it already! With my all-out Seventh Form! I found this master’s weak spot! Tanjirou You did? So, it’s in the front, after all? Inosuke That’s right, up front! And that front part is a heck of a lot creepier! [Action: Tanjirou makes it to the front of the train.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The scent got swept away because the wind is so strong, making it hard to detect, but if Inosuke says so, there’s no doubt about it! So, it’s around where the coal’s loaded, right? Inosuke That’s right! Tanjirou Understood! Okay, let’s go! Forward! [Scene: At the front of the train. Tanjirou hangs on to the side.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Rengoku is protecting five cars for us. (Thoughts) Inosuke’s found the enemy’s weak spot! Zenitsu and Nezuko are fighting, too! (Thoughts) I have to be useful, too! I have to protect everyone! Inosuke This is it, huh? Urah! [Action: Inosuke slices through the top of the conductor’s cabin.] Conductor Ahh…! Inosuke All right! Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke Fishy, very fishy! Especially around here! Conductor Who the hell are you?! G-Get out of here! Inosuke The demon’s head… The demon’s… weak spot! [Action: Fleshy hands from Enmu’s body reach out toward Inosuke.] Inosuke Gross! [Action: Inosuke begins slicing through Enmu’s body.] Inosuke Get away from me! Shoo! Shoo! [Action: The fleshy hands grab onto Inosuke, preventing him from attacking.] Inosuke That’s way too many hands! Uh-oh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Water Breathing, Sixth Form! Whirlpool! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Enmu’s fleshy hands.] Enmu Ahhh! Tanjirou Inosuke, are you all right? Inosuke It’s not like you came to my rescue, okay?! Tanjirou Yeah, I know! [Action: Tanjirou kneels down.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s here… It’s right beneath! (Thoughts) Directly below this place… the demon’s scent is powerful! Inosuke! The demon’s head is right below here! Inosuke Don’t boss me around! I’m the leader! Tanjirou Fine! [Action: Inosuke jumps up into the air.] Inosuke Just watch. Beast Breathing, Second Fang! Slice! Conductor Ngh… [Action: Inosuke slices down into the cabin, revealing a large backbone.] Tanjirou It’s the bone. His neck bone! (Thoughts) Water Breathing, Eighth Form! Waterfall Basin! [Action: Tanjirou attacks the backbone but doesn’t cut all the way through.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) It blocked it! [Action: Arms explode from the backbone. Tanjirou grabs the train conductor and jumps into the air.] Conductor Wha…! [Action: Tanjirou lands with the conductor and puts him down. Enmu’s body begins to regenerate around the backbone.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The gash is closing up. It’s regenerating so fast! (Thoughts) Not only that, but it took everything I had just to expose the bone! I have to sever it! Inosuke! We’re going to synchronize our breathing and attack together! One of us will slash the flesh while the other jumps in to sever t <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 158 of 341] uke Don’t boss me around! I’m the leader! Tanjirou Fine! [Action: Inosuke jumps up into the air.] Inosuke Just watch. Beast Breathing, Second Fang! Slice! Conductor Ngh… [Action: Inosuke slices down into the cabin, revealing a large backbone.] Tanjirou It’s the bone. His neck bone! (Thoughts) Water Breathing, Eighth Form! Waterfall Basin! [Action: Tanjirou attacks the backbone but doesn’t cut all the way through.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) It blocked it! [Action: Arms explode from the backbone. Tanjirou grabs the train conductor and jumps into the air.] Conductor Wha…! [Action: Tanjirou lands with the conductor and puts him down. Enmu’s body begins to regenerate around the backbone.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The gash is closing up. It’s regenerating so fast! (Thoughts) Not only that, but it took everything I had just to expose the bone! I have to sever it! Inosuke! We’re going to synchronize our breathing and attack together! One of us will slash the flesh while the other jumps in to sever the bone! Inosuke Sounds good! Great idea! I can praise you for that! Tanjirou Thanks! Let’s go! [Action: Tanjirou launches forward, but Enmu’s body appears in front of him. A large eyeball looks directly at Tanjirou.] Enmu Eyes of Forced Unconscious Sleep. Tanjirou (Thoughts) A Blood Demon Art! [Action: Tanjirou is affected by Enmu’s Blood Demon Art.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) He got me! He’s putting me to sleep! [Action: Enmu uses his Blood Demon Art on Inosuke.] Tanjirou Inosuke! Slash your own neck in your dreams! Then you’ll wake up! [Action: Tanjirou falls unconscious but cuts his neck in his dream.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s all right! Even if I fall under it, I can break the spell! [Action: Tanjirou is affected by Enmu’s Blood Demon Art again.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Idiot! When you wake up, close your eyes! Or else you’ll fall under the spell right away! [Action: Tanjirou wakes himself up again.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Okay, I’m awake! [Action: Tanjirou jumps down into the cabin but is hit with Enmu’s Blood Demon Art again.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Damn! Even though I’m awake, I can’t avoid looking at the eyes! (Thoughts) I have to wake up with my eyes shut! With my eyes shut! [Action: Tanjirou wakes up again but is immediately hit with Enmu’s Blood Demon Art. Tanjirou wakes up and falls asleep multiple times.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No good! Wake up… Wake up! (Thoughts) Hurry! Cut the neck! Cut it! Cut it! I have to wake up! [Action: In reality, Tanjirou puts his sword up to his neck.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hurry! Wake up! [Action: Inosuke cuts through Enmu’s body and grabs Tanjirou’s wrist.] Inosuke This isn’t a dream! It’s reality! Don’t fall for his trap! Don’t die such a lame death! Gahahaha! Urah! Urah! [Action: Inosuke slices through Enmu’s body.] Inosuke I’m wearing the hide of the mountain god on my head. I bet he’s too scared to look me in the eye! You loser eyeballs! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I see. He’s having a hard time telling which way Inosuke is looking! Inosuke All right, now all we gotta do is slash this thing to death. [Action: The train conductor runs toward Inosuke with a knife.] Tanjirou Ah! Inosuke! Conductor Don’t you dare get in the way of my dream! [Action: Tanjirou jumps in front of the train conductor and gets stabbed.] Tanjirou Guh…! Inosuke Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou knocks the conductor out.] Inosuke Did you get stabbed?! Tanjirou I’m okay. [Action: Tanjirou begins pulling the conductor away.] Inosuke Just forget about that bastard! Tanjirou I can’t do that! I won’t let him die! Inosuke Ngh! If we don’t chop this demon’s head off soon, we won’t be able to make it! Tanjirou I know! Let’s get moving! [Action: Enmu’s body grows around the cabin. Fleshy arms move toward Inosuke. Inosuke dodges them.] Inosuke Woah! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke dodge the hands moving toward them.] Tanjirou Inosuke! Synchronize your breathing with mine. Let’s chop off the demon’s head. Let’s attack together! Inosuke Ngh… Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosu <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 159 of 341] All right, now all we gotta do is slash this thing to death. [Action: The train conductor runs toward Inosuke with a knife.] Tanjirou Ah! Inosuke! Conductor Don’t you dare get in the way of my dream! [Action: Tanjirou jumps in front of the train conductor and gets stabbed.] Tanjirou Guh…! Inosuke Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou knocks the conductor out.] Inosuke Did you get stabbed?! Tanjirou I’m okay. [Action: Tanjirou begins pulling the conductor away.] Inosuke Just forget about that bastard! Tanjirou I can’t do that! I won’t let him die! Inosuke Ngh! If we don’t chop this demon’s head off soon, we won’t be able to make it! Tanjirou I know! Let’s get moving! [Action: Enmu’s body grows around the cabin. Fleshy arms move toward Inosuke. Inosuke dodges them.] Inosuke Woah! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke dodge the hands moving toward them.] Tanjirou Inosuke! Synchronize your breathing with mine. Let’s chop off the demon’s head. Let’s attack together! Inosuke Ngh… Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke continue dodging Enmu’s attacks. The two jump into the air and down toward the train car.] Tanjirou Urahh!! Inosuke Urah! Tanjirou (Thoughts) No good! If I fall asleep now…! [Action: Inosuke slashes at the eyes and down Enmu’s body.] Inosuke Damn you! Come on! Follow me! Beast Breathing, Fourth Fang! Slice and Dice! [Action: Inosuke exposes the backbone.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Father, please protect me! (Thoughts) I’m going to sever that bone… with this blow! (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Clear Blue Sky! Enmu Ah… Ahhh! Rengoku Hmph! [Rengoku causes an explosion, and the train derails.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Akaza, Enmu, conductor [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Inosuke is preparing to destroy Enmu’s main body. The train conductor runs down toward Inosuke with an ice pick.] Conductor Ngh… Grr! Tanjirou Ah! Inosuke! Conductor Don’t you dare get in the way of my dream! [Action: Tanjirou steps in front of Inosuke and takes the attack.] Tanjirou Urgh… Ngh… Inosuke Ah… [Action: Tanjirou knocks the train conductor out.] Conductor Gah! Inosuke Did you get stabbed?! Tanjirou I’m okay… [Action: Tanjirou begins dragging the conductor away.] Inosuke Just forget about that bastard! Tanjirou I can’t do that! I won’t let him die! [Action: Inosuke slices into Enmu’s flesh arms.] Inosuke Ngh! If we don’t chop this demon’s head off soon, we won’t be able to make it! Tanjirou I know! Let’s get moving! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke prepare their attack. Enmu’s flesh tentacles rise up and attack.] Inosuke Ngh! Tanjirou Ngh… Urahh! Ngh! Inosuke Urah! [Action: Eyes appear on Enmu’s flesh.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not good! If I fall asleep now…! [Action: Inosuke slices at the eyes.] Inosuke Damn you! Come on! Follow me! Beast Breathing, Fourth Fang… Slice ‘n Dice! [Action: Inosuke exposes Enmu’s backbone.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Father, please protect me! (Thoughts) I’m going to sever that bone… with this blow! (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Clear Blue Sky! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through the backbone, and an explosion occurs throughout the train.] [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Tanjirou launches his attack at Enmu’s backbone.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Clear Blue Sky! [Action: Enmu’s true head is severed from his body.] Enmu Ah… Ahhhh!! [Action: The train begins to derail and explode.] Tanjirou Because of its screams and tremors, the train is turning over! Inosuke, are you… Gah! [Action: Tanjirou holds his stomach where he was stabbed.] Inosuke Ah! Hey, is your belly okay?! Tanjirou Y-Yeah! Inosuke, protect the passen -- [Action: The train shakes violently.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: The train conductor’s body begins to fly away.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t die. If I die, that’ll make him a murderer! (Thoughts) I can’t die! [Action: Tanjirou begins to fall away from the train. Inosuke and the train conductor fly off.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I don’t want to let anyone die! [Action: The train lands hard. Tanjirou land <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 160 of 341] ar Blue Sky! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through the backbone, and an explosion occurs throughout the train.] [Scene: On the Mugen Train. Tanjirou launches his attack at Enmu’s backbone.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Clear Blue Sky! [Action: Enmu’s true head is severed from his body.] Enmu Ah… Ahhhh!! [Action: The train begins to derail and explode.] Tanjirou Because of its screams and tremors, the train is turning over! Inosuke, are you… Gah! [Action: Tanjirou holds his stomach where he was stabbed.] Inosuke Ah! Hey, is your belly okay?! Tanjirou Y-Yeah! Inosuke, protect the passen -- [Action: The train shakes violently.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: The train conductor’s body begins to fly away.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t die. If I die, that’ll make him a murderer! (Thoughts) I can’t die! [Action: Tanjirou begins to fall away from the train. Inosuke and the train conductor fly off.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I don’t want to let anyone die! [Action: The train lands hard. Tanjirou lands on the ground.] Tanjirou Gah! Ngh… [Action: The train comes to a stop.] Inosuke Ahhh! Woah! Wha… Gah! [Action: Inosuke lands on the fleshy parts of the train.] Inosuke Urgh… Ah… Are you okay, Santarou?! Hang in there! I was lucky I could bounce off the demon’s flesh! Cool, huh?! [Action: Inosuke helps Tanjirou sit up.] Inosuke Is your belly okay?! Your belly that got stabbed! Tanjirou I’m… all right. What about you? Inosuke Never felt better! I didn’t even catch a cold! Tanjirou I won’t be able to move… for a while. Help the others, will you? Was anyone injured? What about the engineer near the head? Inosuke It’s okay if that bastard dies! Tanjirou It’s not okay… Inosuke Ngh… He’s the one who stabbed you in the belly, remember?! He’s got his leg stuck and can’t move! His leg’s shattered, and he can’t walk anymore! Just leave him there, and he’ll die! Tanjirou Then he’s already atoned for his sin. Help him, will you? Inosuke Ngh… Tanjirou Please… Inosuke Grr… [Action: Inosuke places Tanjirou back down.] Inosuke Hmph! I’ll go for you, then! Because I’m the boss! Because my minion asked me to! After I rescue him, I’m going to pluck out all of that guy’s hair! Hmph! Tanjirou That’s really not necessary… (Thoughts) It’s almost dawn. (Thoughts) Get your breathing under control. (Thoughts) We have to… save the injured… before it’s too late. (Thoughts) Nezuko… Zenitsu… Rengoku… I’m sure they’re all safe! You have to believe! [Action: Tanjirou begins to breathe more calmly. Part of Enmu’s body crawls out from the rubble of the train.] Enmu (Thoughts) My body is disintegrating. I can’t regenerate. (Thoughts) Did I lose? Am I going to die? Me? (Thoughts) Ridiculous. Ridiculous! I haven’t been able to go all out! (Thoughts) I couldn’t devour a single human! My plan to fuse with the train and devour humans en masse just went up in smoke! (Thoughts) And look what I’ve been reduced to! After all the time and trouble I’ve taken! (Thoughts) It was him! It’s all his fault! (Thoughts) Even though I’d taken 200 humans hostage, I still struggled! I was held at bay! Is this the power of a Hashira? (Thoughts) And him… He was fast, too. Even though he never broke the spell completely! (Thoughts) Not to mention that girl! She’s a demon! What’s that about?! A demon, joining forces with Demon Slayers? Why hasn’t Master Muzan killed the traitor?! (Thoughts) Dammit… Dammit! In the first place… it all started going downhill once that brat broke my spell! That brat is to blame! [Action: Enmu begins reaching out to Tanjirou’s body.] Enmu (Thoughts) I wish I could kill at least that brat! Somehow! (Thoughts) That’s right, and that boar, too! I could’ve at least killed that brat! But that boar thwarted me. His intuition is extraordinary. He could sense my gaze! (Thoughts) Am I going to lose? Am I going to die? Oh, what a nightmare! What a nightmare! (Thoughts) It’s always the bottom-feeder demons who get killed by the Demon Slayers. In the Upper Ranks, th <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 161 of 341] fault! (Thoughts) Even though I’d taken 200 humans hostage, I still struggled! I was held at bay! Is this the power of a Hashira? (Thoughts) And him… He was fast, too. Even though he never broke the spell completely! (Thoughts) Not to mention that girl! She’s a demon! What’s that about?! A demon, joining forces with Demon Slayers? Why hasn’t Master Muzan killed the traitor?! (Thoughts) Dammit… Dammit! In the first place… it all started going downhill once that brat broke my spell! That brat is to blame! [Action: Enmu begins reaching out to Tanjirou’s body.] Enmu (Thoughts) I wish I could kill at least that brat! Somehow! (Thoughts) That’s right, and that boar, too! I could’ve at least killed that brat! But that boar thwarted me. His intuition is extraordinary. He could sense my gaze! (Thoughts) Am I going to lose? Am I going to die? Oh, what a nightmare! What a nightmare! (Thoughts) It’s always the bottom-feeder demons who get killed by the Demon Slayers. In the Upper Ranks, the same demons have remained for the last few centuries. They’re strong enough to defeat Hashira who’ve killed an untold number of demons. Do they have otherworldly powers? (Thoughts) Even after receiving so much of his blood, I couldn’t reach the Upper Ranks! (Thoughts) Ahh! I want to do it over! I want to do it over! What a miserable nightmare this is… [Action: Enmu’s body completely disintegrates. Tanjirou continues to focus on his breathing.] Rengoku I see you’ve mastered Total Concentration, Constant. Impressive! Tanjirou Rengoku… Rengoku After all, Constant is the first step toward becoming a Hashira. Although, there might be 10,000 steps before you can become a Hashira. Tanjirou I’ll do my best. Rengoku You’re bleeding from your abdomen. You have to concentrate harder and improve the precision of your breathing. Make your nerves reach every corner of your body. There’s a blood vessel. A torn blood vessel. [Action: Tanjirou continues to pant.] Rengoku Concentrate harder! [Action: Tanjirou begins to concentrate his breathing.] Tanjirou Ah! Rengoku That’s it. Stanch it. Stop the bleeding. Tanjirou Ngh… Urgh…! [Action: Rengoku pokes Tanjirou’s forehead.] Tanjirou Ah… Rengoku Focus! Tanjirou Ngh…! [Action: Rengoku removes his finger from Tanjirou’s forehead.] Tanjirou Gah! Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou begins to pant.] Rengoku Great! Looks like you stopped it. You’ll be able to do all kinds of things when you master breathing. Not that you’ll be able to do everything, but you’ll become a stronger version of yourself than yesterday for sure. Tanjirou Right. Rengoku Heh… Everyone’s safe! There are hordes of injured people, but no one’s life is in danger. Don’t strain yourself. Take it easy and rest up. Tanjirou Thank you very much. Rengoku Yeah. [Action: Akaza appears, and the atmosphere grows heavy.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Rengoku turns toward Akaza. Tanjirou strains to see him.] Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: Near the wreckage of the Mugen Train. Akaza appears.] Tanjirou Ah! (Thoughts) Upper… Three? What’s he doing here right now? [Action: Akaza launches himself forward and prepares to hit Tanjirou.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Flame Breathing, Second Form! [Action: Rengoku slices through Akaza’s arm.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Rising Scorching Sun! [Action: Akaza jumps back and regenerates his arm.] Akaza That’s a fine sword. Rengoku (Thoughts) He sure can regenerate fast. This heavy and overwhelming demon aura… So, this is an Upper Rank. I can’t understand why you’d go after a wounded person first. [Action: Tanjirou tries to get up.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urgh… Akaza He could get in the way of the chitchat… between you and me. Rengoku What would you and I have to talk about? I’m meeting you for the first time, but I already dislike you. Akaza Is that right? Well, I loathe weak humans, too. The sight of a weakling makes my skin crawl. Rengoku Then it looks like our senses of value are completely different. Akaza All right, then I have a brilliant proposal for you. Why <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 162 of 341] ou Ah! (Thoughts) Upper… Three? What’s he doing here right now? [Action: Akaza launches himself forward and prepares to hit Tanjirou.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Flame Breathing, Second Form! [Action: Rengoku slices through Akaza’s arm.] Rengoku (Thoughts) Rising Scorching Sun! [Action: Akaza jumps back and regenerates his arm.] Akaza That’s a fine sword. Rengoku (Thoughts) He sure can regenerate fast. This heavy and overwhelming demon aura… So, this is an Upper Rank. I can’t understand why you’d go after a wounded person first. [Action: Tanjirou tries to get up.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urgh… Akaza He could get in the way of the chitchat… between you and me. Rengoku What would you and I have to talk about? I’m meeting you for the first time, but I already dislike you. Akaza Is that right? Well, I loathe weak humans, too. The sight of a weakling makes my skin crawl. Rengoku Then it looks like our senses of value are completely different. Akaza All right, then I have a brilliant proposal for you. Why don’t you become a demon, too? Rengoku I will not. Akaza I can tell your strength at a glance. You’re a Hashira, aren’t you? Your fighting spirit has been honed to the hilt. It’s close to the realm of the highest. Rengoku I’m the Flame Hashira, Kyoujurou Rengoku. Akaza I’m Akaza. Kyoujurou… Let me tell you why you can’t enter the realm of the highest. It’s because you’re a human. Because you’re going to grow old. Because you’re going to die. Become a demon, Kyoujurou. Do that, and you can go on training for a hundred, for two hundred years. You can become stronger. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Of all the demons that I’ve met until now, he has the strongest scent of Kibutsuji! I have to help him fight! Rengoku Both growing old and dying are part of the beauty of being an ephemeral creature like a human. The fact that we grow old and die is what makes human life so unbearably precious and noble. “Strength” isn’t a word used to describe just the body. This boy isn’t weak! Tanjirou Ah… Rengoku Don’t insult him. I’ll repeat it as many times as it takes. You and I have different senses of value. No matter what the reason, I will not become a demon! Akaza I see. [Action: Akaza plants his hand into the ground. A snowflake pattern appears around him.] Akaza Technique Development… Destructive Death, Compass Needle! If you refuse to become a demon, I’ll kill you. Rengoku Ngh… [Action: Akaza runs toward Rengoku. The two are locked in battle. Tanjirou watches helplessly.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t follow their movements! Akaza There were never any Flames among the Hashira I’ve killed until now. And no one ever took me up on my offer, either. Rengoku Ngh… Urgh… Ngh! [Action: Rengoku cuts into Akaza’s arm.] Akaza Why do you think that is? As a fellow martial artist, I just don’t get it. Not when only the chosen ones can become demons! [Action: Akaza prepares to attack Rengoku.] Rengoku Ngh! [Action: Rengoku cuts off Akaza’s arm, but it regenerates instantly.] Akaza Watching the hideous decline of someone blessed with extraordinary powers… It pains me! I can’t bear it! Rengoku Ngh! Akaza Die, Kyoujurou… while you’re still young and strong. Rengoku Urah! [Action: Rengoku attacks, and Akaza leaps away.] Akaza Destructive Death… Air Type! [Action: Akaza punches the air. Rengoku looks around for the attack. A blast of air hits his sword.] Rengoku Ngh… [Action: Akaza continues launching attacks at Rengoku.] Akaza Urahh! Rengoku Ngh! Gah… (Thoughts) I see. Akaza Urahhh! Rengoku Flame Breathing, Fourth Form… Blooming Flame Undulation! [Action: Rengoku’s attack blocks Akaza’s air blasts.] Rengoku (Thoughts) When he strikes the air with his fist, the attack will reach me here. Akaza Ngh! Rengoku Urah! (Thoughts) He can move faster than the blink of an eye. [Action: Akaza lands some distance away.] Rengoku (Thoughts) If I allow him to fight from a distance like this, slicing his head off will be tricky. In that case… [Action: Rengoku launches himself forward instan <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 163 of 341] he hideous decline of someone blessed with extraordinary powers… It pains me! I can’t bear it! Rengoku Ngh! Akaza Die, Kyoujurou… while you’re still young and strong. Rengoku Urah! [Action: Rengoku attacks, and Akaza leaps away.] Akaza Destructive Death… Air Type! [Action: Akaza punches the air. Rengoku looks around for the attack. A blast of air hits his sword.] Rengoku Ngh… [Action: Akaza continues launching attacks at Rengoku.] Akaza Urahh! Rengoku Ngh! Gah… (Thoughts) I see. Akaza Urahhh! Rengoku Flame Breathing, Fourth Form… Blooming Flame Undulation! [Action: Rengoku’s attack blocks Akaza’s air blasts.] Rengoku (Thoughts) When he strikes the air with his fist, the attack will reach me here. Akaza Ngh! Rengoku Urah! (Thoughts) He can move faster than the blink of an eye. [Action: Akaza lands some distance away.] Rengoku (Thoughts) If I allow him to fight from a distance like this, slicing his head off will be tricky. In that case… [Action: Rengoku launches himself forward instantly.] Rengoku (Thoughts) … I’ll just have to get up close! Urah! [Action: Rengoku slices at Akaza, but he dodges the attack.] Akaza This superb reaction speed of yours… Rengoku Urahh! Akaza … and these breathtaking sword skills will be lost, too, Kyoujurou! Doesn’t that make you sad?! Rengoku It happens to everyone! It’s a fact of life for any human! [Action: Inosuke arrives at Tanjirou’s side. Tanjirou tries to get closer to the fight.] Tanjirou Ngh… Rengoku Stay where you are! Tanjirou, Inosuke Ah! Rengoku If that wound reopens, it’ll be fatal! Stand back! That’s an order! Tanjirou Ngh…! Akaza Don’t bother with that weakling, Kyoujurou! Come on, give me your best shot! [Action: Akaza moves to hit Rengoku’s eye, but Rengoku knocks him back.] Rengoku Ngh… Akaza Concentrate on me. Rengoku Urah! Ngh! Akaza Urk… [Action: Rengoku slices at Rengoku again. The two are locked in battle, and Rengoku sends Akaza flying into the forest. He goes after him.] Akaza Nice moves! Rengoku Ah… [Action: Akaza and Rengoku exchange blows.] Rengoku Ngh… Akaza Haha! Rengoku Urah! [Action: Rengoku cuts off one of Akaza’s arms again.] Akaza Ngh! [Action: Akaza kicks at Rengoku. Rengoku blocks the attack and is sent flying back.] Rengoku Urgh! Tanjirou Rengoku! Inosuke Ol’ Google-eyes! Akaza Turn into a demon, Kyoujurou. Rengoku Ngh… Akaza Fight with me forever and get stronger with me. You have what it takes to do that! [Action: Akaza’s arm regenerates.] Rengoku I’ll pass! Let me repeat it. I don’t like you! I will not become a demon! [Action: Rengoku launches forward.] Rengoku Flame Breathing… Third Form! Blazing Universe! [Action: Akaza dodges Rengoku’s attack.] Akaza Magnificent! That was sensational! Destructive Death… Air Type! Rengoku Ngh! [Action: Rengoku blocks Akaza’s attack.] Rengoku Grr… Ngh… Urahh! [Action: Rengoku launches himself forward again.] Rengoku Urahh! Inosuke (Thoughts) There’s no opening. I can’t jump in. I can’t keep up with the speed of their movements! Those two are in a different dimension! (Thoughts) Getting between them would only mean death! I can feel it in my bones! (Thoughts) I can’t move… because I know that even if I jumped in to back him up, I’d only be a hindrance to him! Rengoku Urahh! Ngh! Akaza Woah! Rengoku Ngh! Tanjirou Rengoku… Akaza Urah! Rengoku Ngh! Akaza Urgh… Rengoku Ngh! [Action: Rengoku cuts into Akaza’s arm again.] Akaza You still don’t get it?! If you continue attacking, you’ll just be getting closer to death, Kyoujurou! Rengoku Urahh! [Action: Akaza and Rengoku trade blows. Akaza’s fist moves past Rengoku’s head, and Rengoku’s forehead is cut.] Rengoku Ngh… (Thoughts) Flame Breathing, First Form… Unknowing Fire! [Action: Rengoku cuts through both of Akaza’s arms, but they regenerate instantly.] Akaza It would be a shame to kill you now! You haven’t reached your physical peak yet! [Action: Akaza lands a punch to Rengoku’s stomach.] Rengoku Gah… Ngh… Second Form… Rising Scorching Sun! [Action: Akaza dodges Ren <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 164 of 341] two are in a different dimension! (Thoughts) Getting between them would only mean death! I can feel it in my bones! (Thoughts) I can’t move… because I know that even if I jumped in to back him up, I’d only be a hindrance to him! Rengoku Urahh! Ngh! Akaza Woah! Rengoku Ngh! Tanjirou Rengoku… Akaza Urah! Rengoku Ngh! Akaza Urgh… Rengoku Ngh! [Action: Rengoku cuts into Akaza’s arm again.] Akaza You still don’t get it?! If you continue attacking, you’ll just be getting closer to death, Kyoujurou! Rengoku Urahh! [Action: Akaza and Rengoku trade blows. Akaza’s fist moves past Rengoku’s head, and Rengoku’s forehead is cut.] Rengoku Ngh… (Thoughts) Flame Breathing, First Form… Unknowing Fire! [Action: Rengoku cuts through both of Akaza’s arms, but they regenerate instantly.] Akaza It would be a shame to kill you now! You haven’t reached your physical peak yet! [Action: Akaza lands a punch to Rengoku’s stomach.] Rengoku Gah… Ngh… Second Form… Rising Scorching Sun! [Action: Akaza dodges Rengoku’s attack. The two continue to trade blows.] Akaza In a year or two, you’ll have polished your skills even more, and you’ll have even greater precision! Rengoku Gah! [Action: Akaza’s fist makes it past Rengoku’s block. Rengoku is hit in his left eye.] Rengoku Guh… Ngh! Gah… Ngh… Grr! [Action: Rengoku launches forward again.] Rengoku Third Form… Blazing Universe! [Action: Akaza launches forward, and Rengoku switches techniques.] Rengoku Fourth Form… Blooming Flame Undulation! Akaza Destructive Death… Rengoku Fifth Form… Flame Tiger! Akaza Disorder! Hahaha! [Action: Rengoku and Akaza charge toward each other.] Akaza Kyoujurou! Rengoku Ngh! Urah! [Action: Rengoku slices off one of Akaza’s arms. Akaza jumps back.] Inosuke Ohh… Did he do it? Did he win?! [Action: Rengoku’s blood drips to the ground.] Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Akaza’s arm regenerates. Rengoku breathes heavily.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t tell me… No way! Inosuke Ah… Akaza Let’s fight more. Don’t die on me, Kyoujurou. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kyoujurou Rengoku, Akaza, Shinobu Kochou, Giyuu Tomioka, Tengen Uzui, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Obanai Iguro, Gyoumei Himejima, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Ruka Rengoku, young Kyoujurou (Y.Rengoku) [Scene: Near the wreckage of the Mugen Train. Rengoku and Akaza are locked in battle.] Rengoku Third Form… Blazing Universe! Fourth Form… Blooming Flame Undulation! Akaza Destructive Death… Rengoku Fifth Form… Flame Tiger! Akaza Disorder! Haha~! [Action: Akaza launches toward Rengoku.] Akaza Kyoujurou! Rengoku Ngh! Urah! [Action: Rengoku severs one of Akaza’s arms. Akaza jumps back.] Inosuke Ohh… Did he do it? Did he win?! [Action: Rengoku’s blood drips to the ground.] Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: Near the wreckage of the Mugen Train. Rengoku breathes heavily.] Tanjirou Ahh… Akaza Don’t die on me, Kyoujurou. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Rengoku… Rengoku… Rengoku! Akaza Even if you fight to the death, you can’t win, Kyoujurou. Those impressive slashes you inflicted on me have already healed completely. But what about you? A smashed left eye, shattered ribs, and damaged internal organs… All irreparable. If you were a demon, you’d heal in the blink of an eye. Those would be mere scratches for a demon. You can struggle all you want, but a human can never beat a demon. Tanjirou Guh… (Thoughts) I want to go help him… Ngh! (Thoughts) … but there’s no strength in my arms or legs! (Thoughts) It’s partly because of my injury, but this always happens after I use the Hinokami Kagura technique! [Action: Rengoku’s spirit flares to life again.] Akaza Kyoujurou, you… Rengoku I… I will fulfill my duty! I will not allow anyone here to die! (Thoughts) I’ll damage his body as much as I can in an instant! (Thoughts) Flame Breathing… Esoteric Art! [Action: Flames spread around Rengoku as he prepares to attack.] Akaza Ahh… What a tremendous fighting spirit! Amazing aura despite all those injuries! That mental strength! That airtight stance! Hah <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 165 of 341] you inflicted on me have already healed completely. But what about you? A smashed left eye, shattered ribs, and damaged internal organs… All irreparable. If you were a demon, you’d heal in the blink of an eye. Those would be mere scratches for a demon. You can struggle all you want, but a human can never beat a demon. Tanjirou Guh… (Thoughts) I want to go help him… Ngh! (Thoughts) … but there’s no strength in my arms or legs! (Thoughts) It’s partly because of my injury, but this always happens after I use the Hinokami Kagura technique! [Action: Rengoku’s spirit flares to life again.] Akaza Kyoujurou, you… Rengoku I… I will fulfill my duty! I will not allow anyone here to die! (Thoughts) I’ll damage his body as much as I can in an instant! (Thoughts) Flame Breathing… Esoteric Art! [Action: Flames spread around Rengoku as he prepares to attack.] Akaza Ahh… What a tremendous fighting spirit! Amazing aura despite all those injuries! That mental strength! That airtight stance! Hahahaha… You have to become a demon, after all, Kyoujurou! Let’s fight each other for all eternity! Rengoku (Thoughts) Set your heart ablaze. Go beyond your limits! I’m the Flame Hashira… Kyoujuryou Rengoku! Ninth Form… Rengoku! Akaza Destructive Death… Annihilation Type! Rengoku Urah! [Action: Rengoku launches forward.] Akaza Haha! [Action: Akaza launches forward. He and Rengoku meet, and an explosion occurs.] Tanjirou Rengoku! Rengoku Urahhh! Akaza Urahhh! [Action: Rengoku slices through Akaza’s arm.] Akaza Hahaha! [Action: Rengoku raises his sword again, cutting through Akaza’s chest.] Rengoku Urahhh! Ngh! Uahhh! [Action: Rengoku slices upward, and a spiral of flame shoots toward the sky.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Rengoku… Rengoku! I see him… Ren… goku… Ah! [Action: The smoke clears. Akaza’s arm is through Rengoku’s stomach.] Rengoku Gah… Tanjirou Ahhh… Ahh! Akaza You’ll die! This will kill you, Kyoujurou! [Action: Akaza begins to heal himself.] Akaza Become a demon! Say that you’ll become a demon! You are… strong and one of the chosen ones! [Scene: In Rengoku’s past. Ruka sits in bed.] Ruka Kyoujurou… Y.Rengoku Yes, Mother? Ruka I want you to think hard… about what I’m about to ask you. Do you know why you were born stronger than others? Y.Rengoku Mm… Ah… I don’t know! Ruka So that you can save weaker people. Those who were born blessed with more gifts than others are obligated to use those gifts for the world and other people. You must never use that God-given strength to hurt others or for personal gain. It is the duty of those born strong to help the weak. It is a mission they must fulfill responsibly. Make sure you never forget that. Y.Rengoku I won’t! [Action: Ruka holds her hand out to Rengoku.] Y.Rengoku Ah… [Action: Rengoku shuffles forward. Ruka hugs him.] Ruka I don’t have much more time to live. I was blessed to be the mother of such a strong and gentle child. I will entrust everything to you. [Scene: On the battlefield. Rengoku regains his strength.] Rengoku Ngh… Urahh! [Action: Rengoku cuts into Akaza’s neck.] Akaza Ngh…! Rengoku Urahhh! (Thoughts) Mother… It was an honor for me to have been born to such a person as you! Urahhh!! Akaza Ngh! [Action: Akaza aims for Rengoku’s right eye, but Rengoku grabs his hand.] Rengoku Ngh! Akaza (Thoughts) He stopped it?! (Thoughts) What unbelievable strength! I’ve pierced through his solar plexus with my right arm! Ah… [Action: Akaza looks toward the sky.] Akaza (Thoughts) Damn! It’ll be daybreak soon! (Thoughts) I have to kill him and get out of here! Ah… [Action: Akaza tries to pull his hand out of Rengoku’s stomach but can’t.] Akaza (Thoughts) I can’t… pull my arm out! Rengoku (Thoughts) I won’t let you escape! Akaza Ngh… Grr…! Rengoku Urahhh! [Action: Tanjirou hobbles toward the treeline.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No matter what Rengoku says… I have to… do it right now! [Action: Tanjirou grabs his sword and runs toward Rengoku and Akaza.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I have to slice off t <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 166 of 341] rength.] Rengoku Ngh… Urahh! [Action: Rengoku cuts into Akaza’s neck.] Akaza Ngh…! Rengoku Urahhh! (Thoughts) Mother… It was an honor for me to have been born to such a person as you! Urahhh!! Akaza Ngh! [Action: Akaza aims for Rengoku’s right eye, but Rengoku grabs his hand.] Rengoku Ngh! Akaza (Thoughts) He stopped it?! (Thoughts) What unbelievable strength! I’ve pierced through his solar plexus with my right arm! Ah… [Action: Akaza looks toward the sky.] Akaza (Thoughts) Damn! It’ll be daybreak soon! (Thoughts) I have to kill him and get out of here! Ah… [Action: Akaza tries to pull his hand out of Rengoku’s stomach but can’t.] Akaza (Thoughts) I can’t… pull my arm out! Rengoku (Thoughts) I won’t let you escape! Akaza Ngh… Grr…! Rengoku Urahhh! [Action: Tanjirou hobbles toward the treeline.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No matter what Rengoku says… I have to… do it right now! [Action: Tanjirou grabs his sword and runs toward Rengoku and Akaza.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I have to slice off the demon’s head! Quickly! Akaza (Thoughts) The sun is coming up! There’ll be sunlight here! (Thoughts) I have to get away… I have to get away! Ngh… Uohhh!! Tanjirou Ngh! Rengoku (Thoughts) No way am I ever letting go! Not until I chop off your head! Rengoku Urahhh!! Akaza Urohhh! Out of my way! Rengoku Urahhh! [Action: Rengoku’s sword slips further into Akaza’s neck.] Inosuke Ah! Tanjirou Move, Inosuke! Inosuke Huh? Tanjirou Move your body for Rengoku’s sake! Inosuke Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou and Inosuke run toward Rengoku and Akaza.] Inosuke Beast Breathing, Fang One… Pierce! Akaza Ngh! [Action: Akaza rips his arms off and stomps. The wind blast pushes Tanjirou and Inosuke back.] Inosuke Ah! Tanjirou Ngh… Ah! Ah! Akaza Ngh! Ngh… Grr… [Action: Akaza lands some distance away.] Akaza Ah! [Action: Akaza’s arms regenerate.] Akaza (Thoughts) I have to find refuge from the sunlight! [Action: Akaza runs into the forest. Tanjirou runs after him and throws his sword.] Tanjirou Ngh! Akaza (Thoughts) That took too long! (Thoughts) I have to get away from the sun! Ah… [Action: Tanjirou’s sword pierces through Azaka’s chest.] Akaza Gah! Ngh… [Action: Akaza continues running away.] Tanjirou Don’t run away! Don’t run away, you coward! Don’t run away! Akaza Huh? (Thoughts) What the hell is that brat talking about? Doesn’t he have a brain in his head?! (Thoughts) I’m not running away from you! I’m running away from the sun! (Thoughts) And besides, the battle’s already been decided! He’ll run out of strength and die soon! [Action: Akaza flees the area.] Tanjirou The Demon Slayer Corps… is always fighting you demons in the dark of the night where you have the advantage! That’s right, us flesh and blood humans! Our wounds won’t close up that easily! And we cannot regenerate a limb once it’s lost! Don’t run away, you bastard! You bastard! You coward! Rengoku is way more amazing than you! He’s stronger! Rengoku didn’t lose! He didn’t let anybody die! He fought to the end! He protected them to the end! You’re the one who lost! It’s Rengoku who won!! [Action: Tanjirou cries.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ahhh!! Ahhh! [Action: Tanjirou falls to his knees and sobs.] Rengoku Heh… Stop yelling already. Tanjirou Ah… Rengoku You’ll reopen that stomach wound. You’re badly injured, too, remember? If you die, young Kamado, it’ll mean I’m the loser. Tanjirou Rengoku… Rengoku Come over here. Let’s talk a bit, one last time. Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: In the morning, at the wreckage of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou sits with Rengoku.] Rengoku There’s something that I remembered… while I was dreaming. You should go to my parents’ home, the Rengoku residence. There should be some notes left by the preceding Flame Hashira. My father read them often, but since I never did, I don’t know what’s in them. [Action: Akaza’s arm in Rengoku’s chest disintegrates.] Rengoku There might be some kind of record of that Hinokami Kagura that you mentioned. [Action: Rengoku’s blood seeps into his clothe <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 167 of 341] protected them to the end! You’re the one who lost! It’s Rengoku who won!! [Action: Tanjirou cries.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ahhh!! Ahhh! [Action: Tanjirou falls to his knees and sobs.] Rengoku Heh… Stop yelling already. Tanjirou Ah… Rengoku You’ll reopen that stomach wound. You’re badly injured, too, remember? If you die, young Kamado, it’ll mean I’m the loser. Tanjirou Rengoku… Rengoku Come over here. Let’s talk a bit, one last time. Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: In the morning, at the wreckage of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou sits with Rengoku.] Rengoku There’s something that I remembered… while I was dreaming. You should go to my parents’ home, the Rengoku residence. There should be some notes left by the preceding Flame Hashira. My father read them often, but since I never did, I don’t know what’s in them. [Action: Akaza’s arm in Rengoku’s chest disintegrates.] Rengoku There might be some kind of record of that Hinokami Kagura that you mentioned. [Action: Rengoku’s blood seeps into his clothes.] Tanjirou R-Rengoku, please don’t talk any more. Please stop the bleeding with a breathing technique! Isn’t there a way to close up your wounds? Rengoku No. I’ll be dead soon. Tanjirou Ah… Rengoku I’m going to tell you all I can while I can still talk, so listen, will you? Tell my little brother Senjurou… to follow his heart… and to walk down the path that he feels is right. Tell my father… that I want him to take care of himself. One more thing, young Kamado… Tanjirou Ah… Rengoku I believe in your little sister. I accept her as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps. I saw her bleeding as she protected the humans inside the train. Anyone who risks their lives fighting demons to protect humans… is a rightful member of the Demon Slayer Corps, no matter what anyone else says. Go ahead and live with your head held high! Tanjirou Mm… Rengoku No matter how devastated you may be by your own weakness or uselessness… set your heart ablaze. Grit your teeth and look straight ahead. Even if you stop and crouch down, time won’t wait for you… or snuggle you and grieve along with you. Don’t feel bad that I’m going to die here. As a Hashira, of course I would shield my juniors. Any other Hashira would’ve done the same thing. We never let the young buds get nipped. Young Kamado… Boar Head Boy… Yellow Boy… Keep learning and grow. And then become the next Hashira supporting the Demon Slayer Corps. I believe in you. I believe in you all. [Action: Tanjirou covers his face as he cries. As Rengoku’s vision begins to fade, he sees his mother in the distance.] Rengoku Ah… (Thoughts) Mother… Do you think I did it right? (Thoughts) Did I carry out what I had to do… and my duties? Ruka (Thoughts) You made me proud. Rengoku Heh… [Action: Rengoku smiles, and his body goes limp.] [Scene: Sometime later. Zenitsu joins Tanjirou and Inosuke with Nezuko, who is now in her box.] Zenitsu When the train went off the rails, Rengoku had unleashed all these techniques… He must’ve kept the damage to the cars to a minimum. Tanjirou I guess he did… Zenitsu I can’t believe he’s gone… I mean, did an Upper Rank demon really show up? Tanjirou Yeah… Zenitsu Why would an Upper Rank demon come here? Was it that strong? I mean… Tanjirou Yeah… [Action: Tanjirou clenches his fists and begins to weep.] Tanjirou I’m so frustrated… As soon as I master one thing, I find another thick wall right in front of me… While more powerful people are fighting far beyond it… I just can’t make it there yet! If I’m still stumbling around in a place like this, can I… can I… ever become like Rengoku? [Action: Zenitsu begins to cry. Inosuke grips his sword tightly.] Inosuke Stop whining already! Tanjirou Ah… Zenitsu Ah… Inosuke Stop asking dumbass things like whether you can or can’t be like him! He said he believes in you, so just think about how you’re going to measure up to that! All living things just go back to the earth when they die! Sobbing or sniveling won’t bring them back! [Action: Inosu <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 168 of 341] amage to the cars to a minimum. Tanjirou I guess he did… Zenitsu I can’t believe he’s gone… I mean, did an Upper Rank demon really show up? Tanjirou Yeah… Zenitsu Why would an Upper Rank demon come here? Was it that strong? I mean… Tanjirou Yeah… [Action: Tanjirou clenches his fists and begins to weep.] Tanjirou I’m so frustrated… As soon as I master one thing, I find another thick wall right in front of me… While more powerful people are fighting far beyond it… I just can’t make it there yet! If I’m still stumbling around in a place like this, can I… can I… ever become like Rengoku? [Action: Zenitsu begins to cry. Inosuke grips his sword tightly.] Inosuke Stop whining already! Tanjirou Ah… Zenitsu Ah… Inosuke Stop asking dumbass things like whether you can or can’t be like him! He said he believes in you, so just think about how you’re going to measure up to that! All living things just go back to the earth when they die! Sobbing or sniveling won’t bring them back! [Action: Inosuke begins to cry through his mask.] Inosuke Don’t cry even if you have regrets! No matter how pathetic or humiliated you feel, you still have to go on living! Zenitsu But you’re crying, too. There are tears flooding out from that headpiece… [Action: Inosuke headbutts Zenitsu.] Zenitsu Erk! Inosuke I’m not crying! Zenitsu Gah… [Action: Zenitsu falls unconscious. Inosuke runs around with his arms flailing.] Inosuke Ahh… Ahh! Ahhh! [Action: Inosuke shakes Tanjirou’s shoulders.] Inosuke Get over here! We’re gonna train! [Action: Inosuke pulls Tanjirou along by his haori. The trio continue to mourn Rengoku.] [Scene: In the city. Rengoku’s kasugai crow informs other members of the Demon Slayer Corps of his death.] Shinobu Is that so… Rengoku is… Uzui So, even Rengoku couldn’t beat an Upper Rank demon? Iguro I don’t believe it. Himejima Namu Amida Butsu… Shinazugawa I’ll exterminate those repulsive demons! Tomioka I see. [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Headquarters. Ubuyashiki looks out over the garden.] Ubuyashiki So, not one of the 200 passengers lost their lives? Kyoujurou did a great job, then. What a remarkable child. I’m not sad. I don’t have much longer to live, either. Soon, I’ll be joining Kyoujurou and the others in the land of the dead. [Scene: At the wreckage of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou continues to mourn.] Tanjirou Ngh… Rengoku… Rengoku… Rengoku! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Kanao Tsuyuri, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Kyoujurou Rengoku (Rengoku), Tengen Uzui, Aoi Kanzaki, Sumi Nakahara, Naho Takada, Kiyo Terauchi, Hotaru Haganezuka, Shinjurou Rengoku, Senjurou Rengoku, Muzan Kibutsuji, Akaza [Scene: During the battle between Rengoku and Akaza. Tanjirou watches helplessly as the two fight.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Rengoku… [Action: Rengoku stands his ground, bloodied and tired.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Rengoku… Rengoku! [Action: Rengoku gets into a fighting stance.] Rengoku I… I will fulfill my duty! I will not allow anyone here to die! Flame Breathing… Esoteric Art! (Thoughts) Set your heart ablaze. Tanjirou Rengoku! Rengoku Urahhh!! Akaza Haaa! [Action: Rengoku slices through Akaza’s arm.] Akaza Hahaha! Rengoku Ngh! Uohhh!! [Action: Rengoku ends the battle with an explosion but is mortally wounded.] Rengoku Set your heart ablaze. Tanjirou Rengoku… [Scene: Sometime later, at the crash site of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou, Inosuke, and Zenitsu cry following Rengoku’s death.] Tanjirou Rengoku… Rengoku… Rengoku… Inosuke Stop that crying! And you! Snap out of it, for crying out loud! We’re gonna train now! [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Headquarters. A kasugai crow delivers the news of Rengoku’s death and Tanjirou’s words.] Ubuyashiki I see. Tanjirou said that? Akaza (過去) (Flashback) Gah…! Tanjirou (過去) (Flashback) Don’t run away, you coward! Don’t run away! (過去) (Flashback) The Demon Slayer Corps… is always fighting you demons in the dark of the night where you have the advantage! (過去) (Flashback) <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 169 of 341] nyone here to die! Flame Breathing… Esoteric Art! (Thoughts) Set your heart ablaze. Tanjirou Rengoku! Rengoku Urahhh!! Akaza Haaa! [Action: Rengoku slices through Akaza’s arm.] Akaza Hahaha! Rengoku Ngh! Uohhh!! [Action: Rengoku ends the battle with an explosion but is mortally wounded.] Rengoku Set your heart ablaze. Tanjirou Rengoku… [Scene: Sometime later, at the crash site of the Mugen Train. Tanjirou, Inosuke, and Zenitsu cry following Rengoku’s death.] Tanjirou Rengoku… Rengoku… Rengoku… Inosuke Stop that crying! And you! Snap out of it, for crying out loud! We’re gonna train now! [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Headquarters. A kasugai crow delivers the news of Rengoku’s death and Tanjirou’s words.] Ubuyashiki I see. Tanjirou said that? Akaza (過去) (Flashback) Gah…! Tanjirou (過去) (Flashback) Don’t run away, you coward! Don’t run away! (過去) (Flashback) The Demon Slayer Corps… is always fighting you demons in the dark of the night where you have the advantage! (過去) (Flashback) Don’t run away, you bastard! You bastard! You coward! Ubuyashiki Let us all carry on Kyoujurou’s will together. [Scene: At night. In the form of a young boy, Kibutsuji goes to a bookstore before returning home to a large manor where his adoptive parents chat with guests.] Group Hahahaha! Guest My, he certainly seems like a bright young child. Father Seriously… Not being blessed with my own offspring had made me despondent… but now that such a fine boy has come to us, I can rest easy. [Scene: At the manor. Kibutsuji’s adoptive parents speak with their guests.] Mother Every day is so blissful. I couldn’t be happier. He’s such a kind little kid. So considerate toward the help. I’ve never seen a child his age who is so gentle-mannered. Father Blood has nothing to do with parental affection. I’m going to have that boy take over my business for me! Guest I really envy you! I wish I could trade our idiot son for him! Group Hahahaha! Father He’s a fine boy. No doubt about it. It’s just that… as he suffers from a skin disease, he can’t go outside during the day. Guest Oh dear, the poor thing. Father I was hoping that we could develop a wonder drug for him at my company. The sooner the better. [Action: Akaza enters Kibutsuji’s room through a glass door.] Akaza I am here to report to you… Lord Muzan. [Action: Muzan’s eyes change to their normal look.] Kibutsuji Have you found what I asked for? Akaza I looked for it but came up empty. Having no way to even confirm its existence… I was unable to locate the blue spider lily. Kibutsuji And? Akaza I will continue to do my utmost to live up to your expectations, Lord Muzan. As ordered, I did eliminate one Hashira, so you may rest assured. Kibutsuji You seem to have the wrong idea about this… Akaza. [Action: A wave of pressure from Kibutsuji washes over Akaza.] Akaza Ngh…! Kibutsuji So what if you disposed of one Hashira? As if that were such a feat. A demon beating a human is a forgone conclusion. Akaza Ngh… Kibutsuji What I want is for the Demon Slayer Corps to be annihilated. Pummel the life out of every last one of them, and never let another one enter my line of sight again. It’s hardly a complicated task. And yet, I’m still waiting for it to happen. What do you have to say about that? You boast of having killed a Hashira, but there were three other Demon Slayers there. Why did you fail to kill them off after I made a point of sending you there because you happened to be nearby? Akaza… Akaza… Akaza… Akaza! [Action: Blood bursts out from Akaza’s mouth and eyes.] Kibutsuji You have disappointed me. To think that you suffered a blow by a swordsman who isn’t even a Hashira… How far you have fallen, Upper Three. Dismissed. [Action: Akaza leaves.] Father I just heard a loud noise. Are you okay? Akaza Grr…! Tanjirou (Flashback) You coward! [Scene: In a forest. Akaza throws Tanjirou’s sword into a tree and begins punching it.] Akaza Uohh! Gurahhh! Tanjirou (Flashback) You coward! Akaza Ngh! I kno <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 170 of 341] hat I want is for the Demon Slayer Corps to be annihilated. Pummel the life out of every last one of them, and never let another one enter my line of sight again. It’s hardly a complicated task. And yet, I’m still waiting for it to happen. What do you have to say about that? You boast of having killed a Hashira, but there were three other Demon Slayers there. Why did you fail to kill them off after I made a point of sending you there because you happened to be nearby? Akaza… Akaza… Akaza… Akaza! [Action: Blood bursts out from Akaza’s mouth and eyes.] Kibutsuji You have disappointed me. To think that you suffered a blow by a swordsman who isn’t even a Hashira… How far you have fallen, Upper Three. Dismissed. [Action: Akaza leaves.] Father I just heard a loud noise. Are you okay? Akaza Grr…! Tanjirou (Flashback) You coward! [Scene: In a forest. Akaza throws Tanjirou’s sword into a tree and begins punching it.] Akaza Uohh! Gurahhh! Tanjirou (Flashback) You coward! Akaza Ngh! I know what you look like, boy! The next time we meet, I’m going to spray your brain matter everywhere! [Scene: At the Butterfly Mansion. Aoi makes dumplings and sets them aside. Zenitsu takes a plate of bean paste buns back for Tanjirou.] Aoi Hmm? Hmm… [Action: Zenitsu walks down the hall with the bean paste buns.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) So even Tanjirou can sink into despair and feel hopeless, too. (Thoughts) Well, why not? Even someone who sounded as well-trained as Rengoku ended up dead. (Thoughts) That would make anyone sad and fall apart. (Thoughts) Look at Inosuke. Even he was bawling. I guess he was beyond frustrated. (Thoughts) Even the strongest person can suffer and feel sorrow, huh? (Thoughts) Even still, since there’s no point in cowering forever, they beat their wounded souls again and again and get back on their feet. (Thoughts) I’m sure that Rengoku was that kind of person, too. That’s the kind of sound he gave off. Not that it wasn’t a little odd, but his sound was strong and kind. [Action: Zenitsu arrives at the hospital room and peeks around the corner.] Zenitsu Tanjirou, I secretly snagged us some bean paste buns, so let’s eat! [Action: Kiyo jumps back and smacks her head against Zenitsu’s face.] Kiyo Ahh! Zenitsu Gah…! Kiyo Tanjirou’s missing! Oh, Zenitsu! I’m so sorry! Zenitsu No, I’m totally fine… What’s wrong? Kiyo Your focus is totally off! I really am sorry! Tanjirou’s nowhere to be found, so…! Zenitsu I’m fine… Kiyo Tanjirou’s wounds aren’t even healed yet, but he’s been training, so Lady Shinobu has really been on edge, too! He was told to rest in bed! Zenitsu Ah! That stomach wound of his was pretty deep, right? How dumb is that? [Scene: Somewhere in town. Tanjirou follows Rengoku’s kasugai crow.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Rengoku’s crow… Thanks. (Thoughts) He’s carrying out Rengoku’s will by guiding me to his house. [Action: Tanjirou continues following Rengoku’s crow before clutching at his stomach in pain.] Tanjirou Ngh… Gah… Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou looks up to see Senjurou standing with a broom outside the Rengoku residence.] Tanjirou Are you… Senjurou? [Action: Tanjirou approaches Senjurou and bows.] Tanjirou Have you heard of Kyoujurou Rengoku’s passing? I have messages from Kyoujurou for his father and for you, Senjurou… so I’ve come to relay them to you. Senjurou From my brother? I already know what happened to my brother… Excuse me! Are you all right? Your face is deadly pale! Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Shinjurou comes to the front gate with a bottle of sake.] Shinjurou Knock it off! Senjurou, Tanjirou Ah… Shinjurou He would’ve only left the most worthless of messages, anyway. Look what he got for becoming a swordsman when he had no real talent. No wonder he died! Worthless. What a fool of a son Kyoujurou was! A person’s talent level is determined the day he’s born. Only a mere handful have any talent. The rest are just members of the masses! Completely useless trash, they are! [Action: Shinjurou takes <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 171 of 341] … [Action: Tanjirou looks up to see Senjurou standing with a broom outside the Rengoku residence.] Tanjirou Are you… Senjurou? [Action: Tanjirou approaches Senjurou and bows.] Tanjirou Have you heard of Kyoujurou Rengoku’s passing? I have messages from Kyoujurou for his father and for you, Senjurou… so I’ve come to relay them to you. Senjurou From my brother? I already know what happened to my brother… Excuse me! Are you all right? Your face is deadly pale! Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Shinjurou comes to the front gate with a bottle of sake.] Shinjurou Knock it off! Senjurou, Tanjirou Ah… Shinjurou He would’ve only left the most worthless of messages, anyway. Look what he got for becoming a swordsman when he had no real talent. No wonder he died! Worthless. What a fool of a son Kyoujurou was! A person’s talent level is determined the day he’s born. Only a mere handful have any talent. The rest are just members of the masses! Completely useless trash, they are! [Action: Shinjurou takes a drink of sake.] Shinjurou Kyoujurou was in that group. He had no real talent. So why wouldn’t he end up dead? Senjurou! The funeral’s over now. It’s high time you wiped that gloomy look off your face! [Action: Senjurou begins to tear up.] Tanjirou Hold on! That’s going way too far. Please stop talking about him like that! Shinjurou Who the hell are you? Get out! Don’t you dare set foot on our property! Tanjirou I’m with… the Demon Slayer Corps! [Action: Shinjurou sees Tanjirou’s earrings.] Shinjurou Ngh…! [Action: Shinjurou drops his bottle of sake.] Shinjurou You… I get it now. You… You’re a wielder of the Sun Breathing technique, right? Am I right?! Tanjirou Sun Breathing? What are you talking about? Shinjurou Ngh…! Senjurou Ah! Tanjirou Ah…! Shinjurou Ngh! [Action: Shinjurou pushes Tanjirou to the ground and pins him by his neck.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) So fast! There were no amateur moves! Senjurou Father! Please stop! Just look at his face! Can’t you see that he’s not well?! Shinjurou You keep your mouth shut! Senjurou Ah…! [Action: Shinjurou slaps Senjurou away.] Tanjirou That’s enough, you monster! Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou kicks Shinjurou’s hand away and gets back up.] Tanjirou Why are you acting like this, anyway?! Insulting your own child, who lost his life… striking him… What is it that you want to do?! Shinjurou You… You’re mocking us, aren’t you?! Tanjirou What makes you say that? I have no idea what you mean! Now you’re just slandering me! Shinjurou That’s because you’re a wielder of the Sun Breathing technique! I know all about those earrings. It was written in the book! Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) Sun Breathing… Could he be talking about Hinokami Kagura? Shinjurou The first breathing… The first breathing technique ever created… The most powerful of them all. And all the other techniques are derived from Sun Breathing! All the others just mimic Sun Breathing. They’re just cheap imitations, retrograde versions of Sun Breathing! Fire, Water, Wind… All of them! Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) What does he mean? (Thoughts) We’ve been charcoal burners for generations. We have records to prove it. (Thoughts) Sun Breathing… Hinokami Kagura… No, never mind that… There’s something more important than that! Shinjurou Don’t get cocky just because you’re a wielder of the Sun Breathing technique, boy! Tanjirou Grr…! As if I could! Can’t you see how devastated I am by my own weakness?! Why, you… miserable old fart! Senjurou Look out! My father is… Tanjirou Don’t you badmouth Rengoku… Don’t you dare! [Action: Tanjirou charges toward Shinjurou with his fist raised.] Senjurou … a former Hashira! [Action: Shinjurou hooks his arm under Tanjirou’s and catches it.] Tanjirou Ah! Shinjurou Ngh! [Action: Shinjurou punches Tanjirou in the face.] Senjurou Please stop… Father! Tanjirou (Thoughts) But why? (Thoughts) If Hinokami Kagura is a Sun Breathing technique… then, that day, why wasn’t I able to save Rengoku? (Thoughts) Why? Why?! Shinjurou Ngh…! [Acti <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 172 of 341] of them! Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) What does he mean? (Thoughts) We’ve been charcoal burners for generations. We have records to prove it. (Thoughts) Sun Breathing… Hinokami Kagura… No, never mind that… There’s something more important than that! Shinjurou Don’t get cocky just because you’re a wielder of the Sun Breathing technique, boy! Tanjirou Grr…! As if I could! Can’t you see how devastated I am by my own weakness?! Why, you… miserable old fart! Senjurou Look out! My father is… Tanjirou Don’t you badmouth Rengoku… Don’t you dare! [Action: Tanjirou charges toward Shinjurou with his fist raised.] Senjurou … a former Hashira! [Action: Shinjurou hooks his arm under Tanjirou’s and catches it.] Tanjirou Ah! Shinjurou Ngh! [Action: Shinjurou punches Tanjirou in the face.] Senjurou Please stop… Father! Tanjirou (Thoughts) But why? (Thoughts) If Hinokami Kagura is a Sun Breathing technique… then, that day, why wasn’t I able to save Rengoku? (Thoughts) Why? Why?! Shinjurou Ngh…! [Action: Shinjurou prepares to punch Tanjirou again, but Tanjirou headbutts him with full force.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Why couldn’t I?! Shinjurou Urk…! Senjurou Ah! Shinjurou Ahh… [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou sits in the receiving room of the Rengoku residence.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Now look at what I’ve done… [Action: Senjurou brings out a cup of tea.] Senjurou Here’s some tea. Please drink it. Tanjirou Ahh… Thank you. Sorry. I mean, for headbutting your father… Is he okay? Senjurou I think he’ll be fine. He even went out to buy some sake once he came to. Tanjirou Is that right? Senjurou Thank you very much. Tanjirou Huh? Senjurou You took a load off my mind. I could never even talk back when he badmouthed my brother. What were my brother’s last moments like? [Action: Tanjirou explains the situation to Senjurou.] Senjurou I see. So, my brother was valiant until the end… Thank you very much. [Action: Senjurou puts his head to the floor.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou bows as well.] Tanjirou Oh no, please… Forgive me for coming up short. Senjurou Please don’t worry about it. I’m sure my brother told you the same thing, didn’t he? [Action: Senjurou brings out a book on the record of the Flame Hashira.] Senjurou Something in a book my father often read rang a bell. I believe this must be it. Tanjirou Ah… Th-Thank you very much! Senjurou Is what you’d like to know in those pages? [Action: Tanjirou opens the book.] Tanjirou L-Look at this! [Scene: At the Rengoku residence. Tanjirou has opened the record of the Flame Hashira to find that the pages have been torn.] Senjurou Look at this! Tanjirou Ahh… It’s ripped to shreds… It’s unreadable for the most part. Was it like this from the start? Senjurou No, that’s not possible. After all, the Flame Hashira Chronicles are stored very carefully. I believe it was my father who tore those pages. I’m so sorry. Tanjirou No, it’s not your fault, Senjurou. Please don’t feel bad about it. Senjurou But you came all this way for it, only to end up learning nothing about Hinokami Kagura or what my father called “Sun Breathing”. Tanjirou It’s all right. I know what it is that I must do. I’m going to train harder. Even when it comes to Hinokami Kagura, though I know how to perform the dance… I still haven’t managed to master it. Senjurou Is that right? Tanjirou When I use Hinokami Kagura while maintaining Total Concentration, I can’t move my body the way I want to. I’m to blame for that. I can’t physically keep up with it. My stamina’s improved thanks to Total Concentration, Constant, but it’s still not enough. I’m supposed to gain stamina by the day if I can maintain Constant, but I can’t get stronger in an instant. That day, if only I’d been more powerful in an instant… If only there’d been a way for me to become strong enough to save Rengoku… I’ve tried to come up with one. But there’s no such convenient method. There just weren’t any shortcuts. All I can do is struggle. To move forward by pulli <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 173 of 341] ay for it, only to end up learning nothing about Hinokami Kagura or what my father called “Sun Breathing”. Tanjirou It’s all right. I know what it is that I must do. I’m going to train harder. Even when it comes to Hinokami Kagura, though I know how to perform the dance… I still haven’t managed to master it. Senjurou Is that right? Tanjirou When I use Hinokami Kagura while maintaining Total Concentration, I can’t move my body the way I want to. I’m to blame for that. I can’t physically keep up with it. My stamina’s improved thanks to Total Concentration, Constant, but it’s still not enough. I’m supposed to gain stamina by the day if I can maintain Constant, but I can’t get stronger in an instant. That day, if only I’d been more powerful in an instant… If only there’d been a way for me to become strong enough to save Rengoku… I’ve tried to come up with one. But there’s no such convenient method. There just weren’t any shortcuts. All I can do is struggle. To move forward by pulling out all the stops to do whatever it is that I can. No matter how grueling or frustrating it may be. And then, I… am going to become a powerful Hashira like Kyoujurou… no matter what. [Action: Senjurou begins to cry.] Senjurou Ah… My brother didn’t have a Tsuguko. Normally, I would’ve become his Tsuguko and would’ve had to train as a Hashira in reserve. But… my Nichirin Sword failed to change color. Nichirin Swords don’t change color until you’ve acquired a certain level of sword skills… but no matter how much training I underwent, it was no good. I’m going to forget about becoming a swordsman… and be useful to others in some other way. This will break the line of the Flame Hashira and inflict damage on its long history… but I’m sure that my brother… will forgive me. Tanjirou Walk down the path that you feel is right. If anyone dares to badmouth you, Senjurou… I’ll personally headbutt them! Senjurou I don’t think that’s a good idea… Tanjirou Ngh… [Scene: In the evening. Tanjirou prepares to return.] Senjurou I’ll restore the Flame Hashira Chronicles myself. I’ll look into other books, as well. I’ll also ask my father, and if I find out anything, I’ll send word through our crow. I’m glad that I got to talk to you. Please get home safely. Tanjirou No, I’m the one who should be thanking you. Senjurou Wait, Tanjirou. Please take this. [Action: Senjurou holds out the sword guard from Rengoku’s sword.] Tanjirou Ah…! Senjurou It’s my brother’s Nichirin Sword guard. Tanjirou I-I can’t accept something as valuable as this! I… Senjurou I want you to take it with you. I’m sure it will protect you. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Senjurou gives Tanjirou the sword guard.] Tanjirou Thanks. [Action: Tanjirou leaves. Senjurou waves him off, and Senjurou heads back inside the property.] Senjurou Excuse me. [Action: Senjurou opens the door to the veranda, where Shinjurou is sitting.] Senjurou Are you back? Um, our visitor -- Shinjurou Shut up! I don’t give a damn. Get out of here. Senjurou B-But my brother’s message to you -- Shinjurou Worthless! It’s probably just his gripes toward me. I already know what he’d say! Now get out of my sight! Senjurou Very well. “Please take care of yourself.” Those are the only words that my brother left behind for you, Father. Rengoku (Flashback) I’ll be heading out now, Father. [Action: Shinjurou grabs his sake bottle to take a drink but stops. He begins to cry.] Shinjurou Ngh… Kyoujurou… [Scene: In the evening. Tanjirou is heading back to the Butterfly Mansion.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Do I have a fever? I can’t breathe. Don’t worry, Nezuko. The Butterfly Mansion’s not far off. [Action: Haganezuka stands at the end of the path, clearly furious.] Haganezuka Ngh… Grr…! Tanjirou Ah! Haganezuka Urahhh!! Tanjirou Mr. Haganezuka! Haganezuka You lost your sword?! Are you out of your mind, you fool?! You deserve to die ten thousand times over!! Uwahhhh!! [Action: Haganezuka chases Tanjirou around with two knives.] Tanjirou I’m s <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 174 of 341] . Senjurou B-But my brother’s message to you -- Shinjurou Worthless! It’s probably just his gripes toward me. I already know what he’d say! Now get out of my sight! Senjurou Very well. “Please take care of yourself.” Those are the only words that my brother left behind for you, Father. Rengoku (Flashback) I’ll be heading out now, Father. [Action: Shinjurou grabs his sake bottle to take a drink but stops. He begins to cry.] Shinjurou Ngh… Kyoujurou… [Scene: In the evening. Tanjirou is heading back to the Butterfly Mansion.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Do I have a fever? I can’t breathe. Don’t worry, Nezuko. The Butterfly Mansion’s not far off. [Action: Haganezuka stands at the end of the path, clearly furious.] Haganezuka Ngh… Grr…! Tanjirou Ah! Haganezuka Urahhh!! Tanjirou Mr. Haganezuka! Haganezuka You lost your sword?! Are you out of your mind, you fool?! You deserve to die ten thousand times over!! Uwahhhh!! [Action: Haganezuka chases Tanjirou around with two knives.] Tanjirou I’m sorry! I’m sorry! Please! I’m truly sorry! Haganezuka Ugahhh!! Urahh!! [Action: Haganezuka continues chasing Tanjirou into the night. Tanjirou runs up a tree.] Haganezuka Ahhh!! [Action: Haganezuka chases Tanjirou up the tree.] Tanjirou Gah~! Haganezuka Urahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou jumps down from the tree. Haganezuka shortly follows.] Haganezuka Huh? Huh? Huh, huh? Urahhh!! [Scene: In the morning, at the Butterfly Mansion. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke sit down for breakfast. Tanjirou is exhausted.] Zenitsu He says that he got chased by Mr. Haganezuka until close to daybreak. Inosuke So that’s why you’re not eating? Gimme! Haganezuka (Flashback) Urahhh! Urahhh~! Aoi (Flashback) This way! Tanjirou (Flashback) Sorry! Haganezuka (Flashback) Urahh~! Tanjirou Ahh… If Aoi hadn’t calmed him down for me, he would’ve kept chasing me until noon. Aoi Would anyone like seconds? Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Would you like some? Inosuke Gimme! Tanjirou Aoi, thank you for yesterday. You, too, Sumi, Kiyo, and Naho. Aoi Don’t mention it. It was nothing. Zenitsu What’s Mr. Haganezuka up to now? Aoi Mr. Haganezuka? Oh, he’s sitting on the veranda, eating rice dumplings. Kiyo And it seems like he’s finally back in a good mood! Tanjirou Thank goodness… Sumi Rice dumplings are Mr. Haganezuka’s favorite food! Naho Next time he starts fuming, you should go buy some. Inosuke I want to have some, too! Aoi Fine, I’ll go get you some later, all right? [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke are training.] Boys Urahh! Ugh…! Zenitsu No~! Help! I’m gonna die! Boys Urahh~! Kiyo 100 more to go! Boys Urahh~! Tanjirou (Narration) Almost four months had gone by since Rengoku’s death. (Narration) Every day, we trained… while following the crow’s orders in between. And we each headed out to take down demons. [Action: Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke prepare to head out on missions.] Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Take care! Tanjirou (Narration) Zenitsu no longer threw fits, even when he had to go on solo missions. Zenitsu Give me a lock of Nezuko’s hair! I promise I’ll do my best! Tanjirou (Narration) Inosuke became even more aggressive than before. Inosuke We’re gonna run hard until our bones shatter! Come on, you guys! Tanjirou (Narration) Not being all alone… You’re almost there! You can do it! (Narration) … I think it’s a blessing. Zenitsu Nezuko~! [Scene: At night, in the rain. A karasu crow gives Tanjirou his instructions.] Crow North-northwest! North-northwest! Destroy the demon lurking in the mountain shrine. North-northwest! North-northwest! [Scene: At the mountain shrine. Tanjirou arrives with Nezuko.] Tanjirou Nezuko, are you okay? You’re not getting wet from the rain, are you? Nezuko Mm-mm. Tanjirou Okay. The demon should be around here somewhere… [Action: Tanjirou hears something and draws his sword.] Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou smells something foul.] Tanjirou Ah…! Demon Grah! [Action: The demon attacks Tanjirou from above. Tanjirou dodges the attack, and the demon give <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 175 of 341] s. Zenitsu Give me a lock of Nezuko’s hair! I promise I’ll do my best! Tanjirou (Narration) Inosuke became even more aggressive than before. Inosuke We’re gonna run hard until our bones shatter! Come on, you guys! Tanjirou (Narration) Not being all alone… You’re almost there! You can do it! (Narration) … I think it’s a blessing. Zenitsu Nezuko~! [Scene: At night, in the rain. A karasu crow gives Tanjirou his instructions.] Crow North-northwest! North-northwest! Destroy the demon lurking in the mountain shrine. North-northwest! North-northwest! [Scene: At the mountain shrine. Tanjirou arrives with Nezuko.] Tanjirou Nezuko, are you okay? You’re not getting wet from the rain, are you? Nezuko Mm-mm. Tanjirou Okay. The demon should be around here somewhere… [Action: Tanjirou hears something and draws his sword.] Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou smells something foul.] Tanjirou Ah…! Demon Grah! [Action: The demon attacks Tanjirou from above. Tanjirou dodges the attack, and the demon gives chase. Nezuko emerges from her box and attacks the demon.] Nezuko Ngh! Demon Gah…! Tanjirou Let’s do this, Nezuko! Nezuko Ngh~! Demon Grr…! [Action: The demon flees. Tanjirou and Nezuko give chase down the mountain.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Dammit! I messed up! (Thoughts) We’re going to end up in the village! [Action: The demon runs into a family’s shed.] Demon D-Dammit! What kind of Demon Slayer is that?! Provoking a demon like me! Ugh…! [Action: Tanjirou appears in the doorway.] Tanjirou You’re finished. Better resign yourself. I’m really sorry about this. Demon Don’t give me that… you little punk! [Action: The demon launches toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Total Concentration… Water Breathing, fourth form! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through the demon and beheads him.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Striking Tide! [Action: A young boy comes out to look in the shed but finds nothing.] Boy That’s strange… I know I heard something. [Scene: In the morning, on the way back to the Butterfly Mansion. Tanjirou is returning from his mission.] Tanjirou Phew… I’m exhausted. Nezuko, we’ll be reaching the Butterfly Mansion soon. Aoi Please stop! Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou hears the cries of Aoi, Naho, Sumi, and Kiyo from the Butterfly Mansion property. Uzui holds Aoi over his shoulder.] Aoi No~! Please let us go! I… This girl is… I’m begging you! Uzui Stop yammering. Just shut up. Kiyo Please stop! Sumi Please let them go! Aoi K-Kanao! Kanao (Thoughts) Mission… Order… Shinobu… Superior… Aoi… Naho… Hashira… Coin… Order… Coin… Coin! I’ll decide by flipping a coin! Tanjirou (Flashback) Follow your heart! Kanao Ah…! [Action: Uzui begins walking off with Aoi and Naho.] Aoi Kanao! Naho Lady Kanao~! [Action: Uzui stops in his tracks after Kanao grabs Aoi’s hand and Naho’s robe.] Aoi Kanao… Sumi, Kiyo Lady Kanao… Uzui Could you be more unflashy? Stop that yanking. Did you forget that you just received orders? Kanao Ngh… Uzui Say something, dammit! You really are unflashy! Kiyo Ahh!! Ch-Charge~! Sumi Charge~! Sumi, Kiyo Charge~! Uzui Huh? [Action: Sumi and Kyio climb onto Uzui to keep him from leaving.] Uzui Hey! You guys! Knock it off right now! Tanjirou How dare you treat girls like that! Let go of them! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ah… Tanjirou (Thoughts) No… Are they swarming around him? Or being held? Which is it? Kiyo He’s kidnapping them! Please rescue them! Uzui Why, you… [Action: Uzui knocks Kiyo off him.] Kiyo Ahh! Uzui … you little idiot! Kiyo Ahh~! Tanjirou Ngh… Ngh… Urgh! [Action: Tanjirou charges forward to headbutt Uzui, but Uzui vanishes, leaving Kanao, Sumi, and Kiyo up in the air.] Tanjirou Huh… Erk…! Kiyo Ah! [Action: Tanjirou falls to the ground, and Kiyo lands on Nezuko’s box.] Tanjirou Are you all right?! Kiyo Yes! Uzui You’re a fool. Tanjirou Grr…! [Action: Uzui appears on the gate to the Butterfly Mansion.] Uzui I’m Lord Tengen Uzui, former shinobi. A flashy man renown around these parts. Do you really think I’d fall victim to one of your pissant headbu <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 176 of 341] h-Charge~! Sumi Charge~! Sumi, Kiyo Charge~! Uzui Huh? [Action: Sumi and Kyio climb onto Uzui to keep him from leaving.] Uzui Hey! You guys! Knock it off right now! Tanjirou How dare you treat girls like that! Let go of them! Kiyo, Naho, Sumi Ah… Tanjirou (Thoughts) No… Are they swarming around him? Or being held? Which is it? Kiyo He’s kidnapping them! Please rescue them! Uzui Why, you… [Action: Uzui knocks Kiyo off him.] Kiyo Ahh! Uzui … you little idiot! Kiyo Ahh~! Tanjirou Ngh… Ngh… Urgh! [Action: Tanjirou charges forward to headbutt Uzui, but Uzui vanishes, leaving Kanao, Sumi, and Kiyo up in the air.] Tanjirou Huh… Erk…! Kiyo Ah! [Action: Tanjirou falls to the ground, and Kiyo lands on Nezuko’s box.] Tanjirou Are you all right?! Kiyo Yes! Uzui You’re a fool. Tanjirou Grr…! [Action: Uzui appears on the gate to the Butterfly Mansion.] Uzui I’m Lord Tengen Uzui, former shinobi. A flashy man renown around these parts. Do you really think I’d fall victim to one of your pissant headbutts? Tanjirou Let Aoi and Naho go, you lousy kidnapper! Kiyo You heard him! You heard him! Tanjirou What do you think you’re doing?! Sumi Pervert! Pervert! Uzui Hey, you two! Who do you think you’re talking to, dammit! I’m your superior! I’m a Hashira, dammit! Tanjirou I don’t acknowledge you as a Hashira! Hmph! Uzui Don’t “hmph” me! Who cares if you don’t acknowledge me?! You little bottom-feeder! Did your brain matter explode or what?! I’m taking these two because I need some female Corps members for a mission! And I don’t need permission from Kochou to take anyone who’s not a Tsuguko! Kiyo Naho isn’t a member of the Corps! Can’t you see she’s not wearing the uniform?! Naho Ugh… [Action: Uzui tosses Naho aside.] Uzui I don’t need her, then. Naho Ahh! Tanjirou Ahh! [Action: Tanjirou catches Naho.] Tanjirou How could you do such a thing, you inhuman brute?! Naho Wahh! He dropped me! Uzui For now, I’m just going to take this one on my mission. Not that she looks like she’ll be of any use. But somehow, she is a Corps member, at least. Tanjirou Everyone has their own personal reasons, so don’t be so insensitive and stir things up! Give us back Aoi! Uzui Lame. So lame. No wonder the Demon Slayer Corps is getting weaker and weaker, with guys like you wailing and moaning in an unflashy way! Tanjirou Grr…! We’ll go in place of Aoi! Uzui What do you mean by “we”? [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke join Tanjirou’s side.] Uzui What’s going on, you three? What do you have to say? Inosuke I just got back this second, but I have power to spare! I’ll be glad to go. Zenitsu Y-Y-Y-You let Aoi go, you hear me?! You may be a muscular monster, but I’m not b-backing down! No, sir! Boys Grr…! Uzui Is that right? Then I guess I’ll take you with me. Boys Ah… Tanjirou (Thoughts) You backed down just like that, huh? Uzui But remember this… Don’t you dare defy me! [Action: Uzui slaps Aoi’s rear.] Aoi Ahh! [Action: Uzui releases Aoi. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke stand behind Uzui for directions.] Kiyo Tanjirou… Zenitsu He’s gigantic… Inosuke So? Where are we going, old man? Uzui The number one spot in Japan that’s dripping with lust and desire, a super-flashy place… the Entertainment District where demons reside. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Tengen Uzui, Aoi Kanzaki, Naho Takada, Kiyo Terauchi, Sumi Nakahara, Koinatsu, Makio, Daki’s obi sash (Obi) [Scene: Outside the Butterfly Mansion. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke are preparing to head out with Uzui.] Tanjirou The… Entertainment District? Zenitsu You know, that thing! Know what I mean? The place where… Huh? You don’t get it? Tanjirou, Inosuke Huh? Zenitsu E-Ehehe… Uzui Listen up! [Action: Uzui begins his explanation while making gestures flamboyantly.] Uzui I am a god! You three are… trash! That’s the first thing you need to pound into your heads! Drive it in! You’re to turn into dogs if I tell you to… Boys (Imagination) Bark, bark, bark, bark! Uzui … and turn into monkeys <\|endoftext\|>

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