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<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 177 of 341] tions.] 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 if I say so! Boys (Imagination) Ook ook! Uzui Hunch over and rub your hands together, constantly pander to my every whim, and suck up to me with every fiber of your being! Tanjirou (Imagination) You said it. Zenitsu (Imagination) That’s our Lord Uzui all right. Inosuke (Imagination) Right. Uzui And let me repeat! I am a god! [Action: Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke stare at Uzui blankly.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) This guy is crazy… [Action: Tanjirou raises his hand to ask a question.] Tanjirou What are you the god of, specifically? Zenitsu (Thoughts) I don’t believe this guy…! Uzui Good question. Zenitsu Huh Uzui You have potential. Zenitsu (Thoughts) But it’s a stupid question. What potential?! Uzui The god of flashiness… I’m the god of festivals. Zenitsu (Thoughts) What an idiot. He’s the god of stupidity, no question about it. Inosuke I’m the king of the mountains! Nice to meet you, god of festivals! [Action: Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Uzui stare at Inosuke blankly.] Uzui What are you talking about? You sure are creepy. Zenitsu (Thoughts) No! You two are a close match for each other! Cringeworthy! [Action: Inosuke tries to fight Uzui.] Inosuke Huh?! What did you say?! Tanjirou Back off, Inosuke! Uzui Creepy. Inosuke Let me go, Konpochirou! Zenitsu (Thoughts) So, he only has distates for those living in the same dimension. Uzui So, there’s no time to fool around. Let’s go. Follow me. [Action: Uzui launches away, creating a cloud of dust.] Boys Urk… [Action: The cloud of dust disappears, and Uzui is gone.] Tanjirou Huh? Zenitsu He vanished? Oh! [Action: Zenitsu points to Uzui running down the road.] Zenitsu So fast! Look how far he’s gone! He’s no bigger than a sesame seed now! Inosuke So this is the power of the god of festivals… Tanjirou No, that man is Tengen Uzui, a Hashira. Zenitsu We have to go after him! Go after him! Aoi Please be careful! Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Please be careful! Girls Safe travels! [Scene: At night, in the Entertainment District. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Uzui are travelling by rickshaw.] Tanjirou, Zenitsu Woah… Uzui Listen, you three. Don’t do anything that’ll make you stand out. Remember that we’re only here to case the joint. Whatever you do, don’t get out of the carriage. Zenitsu Ohh…! [Action: Zenitsu jumps out of the rickshaw.] Tanjirou Hey! Don’t do it, Zenitsu! Inosuke Urahh! [Action: Inosuke also jumps out of the rickshaw.] Tanjirou Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou gets out of the rickshaw.] Tanjirou Come back here! Uzui Those stinking brats! Inosuke Oh… Ohh… Tanjirou Settle down, Inosuke. Uzui Get back here, dammit! Hey, yellow boy! Stay where you are! Inosuke Ngh… Ugh… Zenitsu This is… Tanjirou It looks like it’s daytime. Uzui This is the Yoshiwara Entertainment District. Awash in vanity and desire of men and women, a town of the night swirling with love and hate. Inosuke Wha… Wha… Uzui Flashy, huh? Inosuke What the heck is this?! It’s teeming with people! Ooh… Comin’ through! [Action: Inosuke charges away.] Uzui <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 178 of 341] su, Inosuke, and Uzui are travelling by rickshaw.] Tanjirou, Zenitsu Woah… Uzui Listen, you three. Don’t do anything that’ll make you stand out. Remember that we’re only here to case the joint. Whatever you do, don’t get out of the carriage. Zenitsu Ohh…! [Action: Zenitsu jumps out of the rickshaw.] Tanjirou Hey! Don’t do it, Zenitsu! Inosuke Urahh! [Action: Inosuke also jumps out of the rickshaw.] Tanjirou Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou gets out of the rickshaw.] Tanjirou Come back here! Uzui Those stinking brats! Inosuke Oh… Ohh… Tanjirou Settle down, Inosuke. Uzui Get back here, dammit! Hey, yellow boy! Stay where you are! Inosuke Ngh… Ugh… Zenitsu This is… Tanjirou It looks like it’s daytime. Uzui This is the Yoshiwara Entertainment District. Awash in vanity and desire of men and women, a town of the night swirling with love and hate. Inosuke Wha… Wha… Uzui Flashy, huh? Inosuke What the heck is this?! It’s teeming with people! Ooh… Comin’ through! [Action: Inosuke charges away.] Uzui Ah! [Action: Inosuke charges into a man.] Man Woah! Uzui What the… Calm down, moron! Tanjirou Ahh… [Action: Uzui returns with Inosuke over his shoulders.] Uzui Hey! Where did the kid with the yellow head go? Tanjirou What?! [Action: Zenitsu wanders through the streets.] Prostitute 1 You there, yellow boy! Zenitsu Ah… Prostitute 1 Why don’t you stop by? Prostitute 2 We have candy. Prostitutes Fufufu! Fufufu! Zenitsu Ngh… Ahh… Prostitute 1 Come on, this way. [Action: Zenitsu runs off in embarrassment.] Zenitsu This place is full of beautiful ladies! Uzui Shut the hell up! [Action: Uzui punches Zenitsu over the head.] Zenitsu Gah…! Uzui You’re too young for this! Zenitsu Ah… Ahh… Uzui Take a good look. See, this place goes to sleep during the day and at night, it sparkles and dazzles. The ideal place for a demon, am I right? Tanjirou Ah… Uzui Women who become prostitutes are mostly sold here due to poverty and debt. In return, they’re given food, clothing, and lodging, and if they can climb up the ranks, a rich man might buy out their contracts. There are ranks among prostitutes, as well. The highest-ranked oiran is on a different level. Beauty is a given, and she’s also intelligent and has mastered every traditional art. She’s the breadwinner, upon whom each house has lavished time and money. A woman of distinction. Tanjirou Is that right? Uzui All right, that’s enough scouting. Come on. [Scene: At a building with the wisteria family crest. Uzui enters the building.] Uzui Sorry to impose! [Action: Uzui sits down to explain the situation to Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke.] Uzui Now listen up. When you’ve infiltrated the Entertainment District, first look for my bride. I’ll be digging for information on the demons as well. Zenitsu This is outrageous! Uzui Huh? Zenitsu I’ll thank you not to mess with us! How dare you use your subordinates to personally find a bride for yourself! Uzui Huh?! How did you get that idea?! Zenitsu Nope! I’m going to have my say! Tanjirou Zenitsu! Zenitsu I’m sure that a screwed-up oddball like you has no luck with the ladies! However, even so, just because you want a wife, that’s no reason to use Demon Slayers like us! Uzui Are you an idiot?! I’m talking about a wife who’s infiltrated the Entertainment District and is hard at work gathering intel on the demons! I’ve stopped receiving regular check-ins, so I’m going, too, all right?! Zenitsu I suppose that’s why you fantasize… Uzui You damn punk! [Action: Uzui throws a bunch of envelopes at Zenitsu.] Zenitsu Gahh! Uzui These are the letters sent via Kasugai Crow. Tanjirou There’s quite a lot of them. Has she been undercover for a long time? Uzui Well, I do have three of them. Wives. Zenitsu Three of them… Wives… Th-Three?! Why, you… Why, you! Why would you have three of them?! Don’t mess with me! [Action: Uzui punches Zenitsu in the stomach.] Uzui Ngh! Zenitsu Gah… [Action: Zenitsu is knocked out.] Uzui You’ve got a problem with that? Tanjirou Um, in the letters, th <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 179 of 341] u Zenitsu! Zenitsu I’m sure that a screwed-up oddball like you has no luck with the ladies! However, even so, just because you want a wife, that’s no reason to use Demon Slayers like us! Uzui Are you an idiot?! I’m talking about a wife who’s infiltrated the Entertainment District and is hard at work gathering intel on the demons! I’ve stopped receiving regular check-ins, so I’m going, too, all right?! Zenitsu I suppose that’s why you fantasize… Uzui You damn punk! [Action: Uzui throws a bunch of envelopes at Zenitsu.] Zenitsu Gahh! Uzui These are the letters sent via Kasugai Crow. Tanjirou There’s quite a lot of them. Has she been undercover for a long time? Uzui Well, I do have three of them. Wives. Zenitsu Three of them… Wives… Th-Three?! Why, you… Why, you! Why would you have three of them?! Don’t mess with me! [Action: Uzui punches Zenitsu in the stomach.] Uzui Ngh! Zenitsu Gah… [Action: Zenitsu is knocked out.] Uzui You’ve got a problem with that? Tanjirou Um, in the letters, they keep reminding you not to stand out when you come. Uzui That’s what I told you, remember? Tanjirou So, what are we going to do, exactly? Uzui Well, of course, disguise yourselves. As much as I hate it, in a drab way. All three of my wives are brilliant ninjas. Kunoichi. I was sure that this district would be a perfect place for the demons, but when I went in as a customer, I couldn’t get anything on them. So I sent them in to get closer than a customer ever could. Since I’ve already narrowed down the likeliest houses to three, you three will search for my wives there and gather information. Suma of the Tokito House, Makio of the Ogimoto House, and Hinatsuru of the Kyougoku House. Inosuke Your wives must be dead, don’t you think? Tanjirou Gahh! [Action: Uzui punches Inosuke in the stomach.] Uzui Ngh! Inosuke Gah… [Action: A man with a clothing box opens the door to the room.] Man Pardon me. I have brought you the items you asked for. Uzui Thanks. [Scene: At one of the houses. Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke in female clothing and makeup present themselves to the owner and proprietress.] Owner, Proprietress Ahh… Proprietress My, my… Now these three are certainly… quite homely girls, aren’t they? [Action: The owner rubs his eyes in disbelief.] Owner Ngh… Urgh… No, I don’t think we can… Uzui Isn’t there any way you can reconsider? Under your training, madam, I’m sure they’d turn into diamonds. Owner I’m sorry, but… Proprietress Fufu… Owner Hm? Proprietress Well, I guess taking in one wouldn’t be a problem! Owner What?! Uzui Then, please take one. Sorry to impose, madam. Proprietress Then, I think we’ll take the one in the middle. She looks very obedient. Tanjirou I promise to work as hard as I can! [Action: Uzui leaves with Zenitsu and Inosuke.] Uzui You guys are beyond hopeless! I can barely give you away. Zenitsu Haa… I’m not talking to you, all right? Uzui Are you incensed because I made you disguise yourself as a girl? Inosuke Huh? [Action: Inosuke splits from Uzui and Zenitsu.] Uzui You said you’d do anything I asked! Zenitsu (Thoughts) I don’t give a damn about dressing like a girl, moron. (Thoughts) It’s that face of yours! Look at you! You’re a stud! Don’t screw with me! Inosuke Hey! Over there! A bunch of people are swarming around! [Action: Inosuke and Zenitsu move toward the crowd.] Inosuke Huh? [Action: Koinatsu and her attendants proceed down the street.] Zenitsu, Inosuke Ahh… Uzui Oh, that’s a procession of courtesans. That’s Tokito House’s Koinatsu-oiran. The highest-ranking courtesan is going off to meet her client. How flashy is that? Zenitsu Wife! Is she your wife, by any chance?! Is that knockout your wife?! That’s too much! You’ve got three of them! Are they all beautiful like her?! [Action: Uzui punches Zenitsu in the face.] Uzui She’s not my wife! Inosuke She walks so slow. She’d get killed in a second in the mountains. Huh? [Action: The madam of the Ogimoto House stands over Inosuke and approaches Uzui.] Mada <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 180 of 341] its from Uzui and Zenitsu.] Uzui You said you’d do anything I asked! Zenitsu (Thoughts) I don’t give a damn about dressing like a girl, moron. (Thoughts) It’s that face of yours! Look at you! You’re a stud! Don’t screw with me! Inosuke Hey! Over there! A bunch of people are swarming around! [Action: Inosuke and Zenitsu move toward the crowd.] Inosuke Huh? [Action: Koinatsu and her attendants proceed down the street.] Zenitsu, Inosuke Ahh… Uzui Oh, that’s a procession of courtesans. That’s Tokito House’s Koinatsu-oiran. The highest-ranking courtesan is going off to meet her client. How flashy is that? Zenitsu Wife! Is she your wife, by any chance?! Is that knockout your wife?! That’s too much! You’ve got three of them! Are they all beautiful like her?! [Action: Uzui punches Zenitsu in the face.] Uzui She’s not my wife! Inosuke She walks so slow. She’d get killed in a second in the mountains. Huh? [Action: The madam of the Ogimoto House stands over Inosuke and approaches Uzui.] Madam Hey, mister… I’ll be taking this girl back to my house. Is that all right? Uzui Oh, so you’re… Madam Yes, the Ogimoto House chaperone. Uzui If she’s caught the eye of the Ogimoto House, I couldn’t be more thankful. But what kind of stroke of luck is this? Madam Oh, please. I have a sure eye for these things. [Action: Inosuke leaves with the madam of the Ogimoto House.] Uzui Take care of yourself, Inoko! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Oh no! I’m the only leftover! [Scene: At the Ogimoto House. The madam returns with Inosuke and removes the makeup.] Madam What do you think? Attendant Oh, my! Unbelievable! Madam They’d plastered her face in a bizarre way, but just look at her now that it’s off! Inosuke Huh? Madam I’ll train her like nobody’s business! I’ll make sure she’s in more demand than Kyougoku House’s Warabihime or Tokito House’s Koinatsu! [Action: The madam and attendant carry Inosuke off.] Attendant Yes, but this girl is actually quite sturdy. Madam Well, it’s better for a girl to be plump and meaty, right? Attendant I think she’s more muscular than plump… [Scene: At the Kyougoku House. Zenitsu plays the shamisen aggressively.] Prostitute 1 O-Oh, that girl can really play the shamisen. Prostitute 2 Yes, she’s so dynamic. Did she join us recently? Prostitute 3 She seems to have a good ear. I was told that she can play the shamisen or koto after just one listen. Prostitute 2 But she sure is ugly. I’m surprised that she got taken in here. Prostitute 3 The man who brought her here was drop-dead gorgeous, I hear. Prostitute 1 Oh my! Prostitute 2 Was he really? I wish I could’ve seen him. Prostitute 3 And that chaperone hag was totally smitten. Attendant Fufu… You know what? I can tell. That girl is to rise to the top. Prostitute 2 Huh? Attendant The grittiness to get back at the man who abandoned her… I can sense it. A girl like that has a backbone. Prostitute 1 I-I see. Uzui (Flashback) You can have her clean the toilets or whatever! Please, just take her! (Flashback) Heck, I’d even give her away for free if I had to! Zenitsu (Thoughts) I’m going to make that guy pay! I swear I’m going to become the number one oiran in Yoshiwara!! [Action: At the Tokito House. Tanjirou fixes a kimono.] Prostitute 1 Sumiko? Sumiko? Tanjirou Yes? Prostitute 1 We’re so short-staffed now. Could you carry these up? Tanjirou Understood! I’ll take them up right now! Prostitute 2 Thanks. You’re such a hard worker. Prostitute 1 After we removed your makeup, she found the scar on your forehead, so the madam was seething with rage yesterday. Owner (Flashback) Just stop it! It’s no use lashing out at this poor child! Tanjirou Yes! I’m so glad they’re letting me work here! [Action: Tanjirou carries a bunch of boxes up to the second floor in one go.] Prostitute 2 Isn’t she… rather strong? Prostitute 1 Strong… [Action: Koinatsu’s servants close the sliding door to her room.] Servant 1 They’re saying that Kyougoku House’s madam fell from a window and died. Servant 2 That’s scary. <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 181 of 341] Heck, I’d even give her away for free if I had to! Zenitsu (Thoughts) I’m going to make that guy pay! I swear I’m going to become the number one oiran in Yoshiwara!! [Action: At the Tokito House. Tanjirou fixes a kimono.] Prostitute 1 Sumiko? Sumiko? Tanjirou Yes? Prostitute 1 We’re so short-staffed now. Could you carry these up? Tanjirou Understood! I’ll take them up right now! Prostitute 2 Thanks. You’re such a hard worker. Prostitute 1 After we removed your makeup, she found the scar on your forehead, so the madam was seething with rage yesterday. Owner (Flashback) Just stop it! It’s no use lashing out at this poor child! Tanjirou Yes! I’m so glad they’re letting me work here! [Action: Tanjirou carries a bunch of boxes up to the second floor in one go.] Prostitute 2 Isn’t she… rather strong? Prostitute 1 Strong… [Action: Koinatsu’s servants close the sliding door to her room.] Servant 1 They’re saying that Kyougoku House’s madam fell from a window and died. Servant 2 That’s scary. Let’s be careful, okay? A lot of the older girls are leaving these days, pulling out from the house. Servant 1 So scary. [Action: Tanjirou arrives upstairs with the boxes.] Tanjirou What is “pulling out”? Servant 2 That’s a lot of baggage. Tanjirou There… They’re all gifts for Koinatsu-oiran. Servant 1 Sumiko, you don’t know? “Pulling out” means to run away from here without paying off your debts. Servant 2 It’s really bad if you get caught. Tanjirou Is that right? Servant 1 Some people do manage to run off with the man they love. Servant 2 Right, like the other day, Suma-oiran… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Suma? That’s Uzui’s wife. Um… Koinatsu Stop spreading those rumors. After all, nobody knows if she really did make it out of here. Servant 1, Servant 2 Right. Koinatsu So, you brought these up for me? Thank you. Tanjirou Um, right. Koinatsu Come here. [Action: Koinatsu gives Tanjirou a bundle of sweets.] Koinatsu Let me give you some candy. Eat it in secret by yourself, okay? Servant 1 I want some, too. Servant 2 Oiran, Oiran! Koinatsu No. You just had some, remember? Tanjirou Um, did Suma-oiran pull out? Koinatsu Why would you ask a question like that? Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) She has her guard up. I have to find a way to ask about Miss Suma. Um… Servant 1 Candy. Tanjirou Suma-oiran is my… she’s my… ngh… she’s my… older sister. Gahh… Koinatsu, Servants What?! Koinatsu So, you were sold into the Entertainment District after your sister? Tanjirou Y-Yes. I’ve been exchanging letters with my sister all this time, and I know she wouldn’t pull out. Koinatsu Is that right? Tanjirou Phew… Koinatsu True, I couldn’t believe that Suma would pull out, either. She was such a grounded girl. There were no signs that she was infatuated with any man. But they found her diary, and I hear that she’d written about pulling out. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Pulling out… How convenient is that for demons? (Thoughts) Even if someone were to vanish, people would only assume that she’d run away. The diary was probably forged. (Thoughts) I pray that you’re safe. We’re going to rescue you, no matter what, Miss Suma! [Scene: On a rooftop in Yoshiwara. Uzui sits and contemplates.] Uzui (Thoughts) All quiet today, too. I’m getting a really bad feeling. It’s like being enveloped in smoke. (Thoughts) So adept at becoming invisible… Could it be that the demon residing here is an Upper Rank demon? (Thoughts) If that’s the case… we could be in for an ultra-flashy fight to the death. [Scene: At the Ogimoto House. Inosuke carries a tray of food.] Inosuke Ngh… (Thoughts) So hot! I’m dying to take these off! Wearing this stupid outfit blunts my senses like you wouldn’t believe! Prostitute 1 Oh, Yae! Do you have a minute? Do you think Makio’s all right? Inosuke Ah… Prostitute 2 Well, she’s shut herself into her room and won’t come out, and all she said is that she wasn’t feeling well, but she won’t go to the hospital. Sooner or later, the madam’s going to drag her out. Prostitute 1 <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 182 of 341] The diary was probably forged. (Thoughts) I pray that you’re safe. We’re going to rescue you, no matter what, Miss Suma! [Scene: On a rooftop in Yoshiwara. Uzui sits and contemplates.] Uzui (Thoughts) All quiet today, too. I’m getting a really bad feeling. It’s like being enveloped in smoke. (Thoughts) So adept at becoming invisible… Could it be that the demon residing here is an Upper Rank demon? (Thoughts) If that’s the case… we could be in for an ultra-flashy fight to the death. [Scene: At the Ogimoto House. Inosuke carries a tray of food.] Inosuke Ngh… (Thoughts) So hot! I’m dying to take these off! Wearing this stupid outfit blunts my senses like you wouldn’t believe! Prostitute 1 Oh, Yae! Do you have a minute? Do you think Makio’s all right? Inosuke Ah… Prostitute 2 Well, she’s shut herself into her room and won’t come out, and all she said is that she wasn’t feeling well, but she won’t go to the hospital. Sooner or later, the madam’s going to drag her out. Prostitute 1 I just brought a meal to her. I only left it outside her door, but… Inosuke (Thoughts) Makio? That’s Uzui’s wife. I finally heard her name mentioned. (Thoughts) Not feeling well? Like that would stop her from checking in. That woman came from that direction, huh? (Thoughts) Guess I’ll take a look. [Action: Inosuke runs down the hall.] Prostitute 1 Oh, Inoko. Prostitute 2 You’ll hurt yourself if you rush like that! [Action: Inosuke bows and walks off.] Prostitute 1 What a quiet girl. Uzui (Flashback) You have a husky voice, so don’t ever say a word. (Flashback) And you stink at falsetto, so everyone will know right away that you’re a guy. I’m not kidding. Inosuke (Thoughts) What am I supposed to do, dammit? [Scene: In Makio’s room. Makio is tied up by Daki’s obi sashes.] Obi Now, then, answer me. Now, then, answer me. Now, then, answer me… Now, then, answer me. [Action: Daki’s obi sash tosses a pile of letters to the ground.] Obi Who were you writing these letters to? What was your name again? Oh, that’s right. It’s Makio. Makio Ngh… Obi Answer me, Makio. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Daki / obi sash (Obi), Makio, Kibutsuji Muzan, Omitsu, courtesan [Scene: In Yoshiwara, at night, in the past. A courtesan approaches Daki as she prepares for her nightly duties.] Courtesan Hey! This all started ever since you got here, you know! How many people do you think have vanished from this House? What is it that you’re doing on the sly?! Daki Fu… Courtesan Grr…! [Scene: In Yoshiwara, during the day. A lecherous looking man strolls through the streets.] Man Ahh… So, this is it! Ogimoto House. Fufufu… [Action: The man enters Ogimoto House. Inside Makio’s room, Daki’s obi sash addresses Makio, who is tied up by a bunch of kimono sashes.] Obi Now then, answer me. [Action: Daki’s obi sash throws some envelopes on the ground.] Obi Who were you writing these letters to? What was your name again? Oh, that’s right. It’s Makio. Makio Grr…! Obi Answer me… Makio. [Scene: In the Kyougoku House of the entertainment district. Zenitsu, dressed as a girl, walks through the halls.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) It seems like I lost sight of who I was. I was supposed to be looking for Uzui’s wife, Hinatsuru. (Thoughts) What good would it do to hone my shamisen and koto skills? (Thoughts) Still, what am I going to do? I’ve been all ears since I got here, but I haven’t heard a word about Hinatsuru. (Thoughts) It was two days ago that the owner of this House passed away, huh? Everyone’s gloomy, and they’re keeping their mouths shut. [Action: Zenitsu stops and listens carefully.] Prostitutes Get that for me, will you? I can’t find my sash! I’m so hungry. Has the hairdresser arrived yet? [Action: Zenitsu hears a girl crying.] Zenitsu We have a crisis. A young girl is crying. [Scene: At the Ogimoto House. Inosuke investigates Makio’s disappearance.] Obi Hmm? Someone else is on their way. Ogimoto House certainly has no shortage of <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 183 of 341] rr…! Obi Answer me… Makio. [Scene: In the Kyougoku House of the entertainment district. Zenitsu, dressed as a girl, walks through the halls.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) It seems like I lost sight of who I was. I was supposed to be looking for Uzui’s wife, Hinatsuru. (Thoughts) What good would it do to hone my shamisen and koto skills? (Thoughts) Still, what am I going to do? I’ve been all ears since I got here, but I haven’t heard a word about Hinatsuru. (Thoughts) It was two days ago that the owner of this House passed away, huh? Everyone’s gloomy, and they’re keeping their mouths shut. [Action: Zenitsu stops and listens carefully.] Prostitutes Get that for me, will you? I can’t find my sash! I’m so hungry. Has the hairdresser arrived yet? [Action: Zenitsu hears a girl crying.] Zenitsu We have a crisis. A young girl is crying. [Scene: At the Ogimoto House. Inosuke investigates Makio’s disappearance.] Obi Hmm? Someone else is on their way. Ogimoto House certainly has no shortage of busybodies. Makio (Thoughts) I have to find a way to let him know! (Thoughts) Lord Tengen! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes pull Makio into the air and wrap around her waist tightly.] Makio Ugh! Ngh…! Obi Make a commotion, and I’ll pulverize all the organs in your body. Makio Ugh…! [Action: Inosuke notices the tray of food outside Maki’s room.] Inosuke (Thoughts) That must be the food that woman left. So it means that’s Makio’s room, huh? (Thoughts) It’s odd… It feels so odd! Is she in some kind of trouble now? I can’t tell. (Thoughts) I’m getting this slimy, creepy vibe, but… Tsk! Sitting here thinking and not doing a thing… isn’t my style! [Action: Inosuke opens the doors to Makio’s room. The room is empty, and the windows are covered with papers. A wind blows through.] Inosuke Ah! (Thoughts) The wind… even though the windows are closed… (Thoughts) The attic… Grr… Hey, damn you! [Action: Inosuke throws the bowl of udon at the ceiling of the room.] Inosuke I’m onto you! [Action: The ceiling begins to shake violently.] Inosuke What? It’s clattering around in the ceiling! Grr…! [Action: Inosuke runs out of Makio’s room and chases the demon down the hall.] Inosuke (Thoughts) It’s a demon, just like I thought! Where’s it heading? Where’s it running off to?! Out of my way! Woman Ahhh! Inosuke I’m not letting you get away! [Action: Inosuke opens the door to where the prostitutes are getting ready for their day.] Prostitute Ahh! What’s going on?! Attendant Ahh! [Action: Inosuke runs past the prostitute and the attendants and crashes through a door to another hallway.] Inosuke (Thoughts) It’s daytime, so it escaped up there! (Thoughts) But it has to climb down the walls at some point! Right there!! [Action: Inosuke prepares to punch through the wall, but the lecherous man from earlier appears around the corner.] Man Ohh! Now there’s a sweet young thing… Inosuke Urah! [Action: Inosuke punches the lecherous man in the face.] Owners Ah… Ahh~! You punched him! Inosuke (Thoughts) Dammit! I messed up! It’s fleeing downstairs! [Action: Inosuke follows the demon downstairs.] Inosuke This way?! No, it’s this way… Dammit! It’s hard to get a feel for it! I lost sight of it! Dammit! It’s all because people got in my way! [Scene: In the Kyougoku House. Zenitsu finds a young girl crying in Daki’s room.] Zenitsu Hey! It’s like a disaster struck here! What happened in this room?! Servant 1 Ah… Zenitsu Huh?! W-Were you in a fight?! Are you okay?! Servant 1 Ahh…! Zenitsu H-Huh? Hey! [Action: Zenitsu comforts the crying girl.] Zenitsu A-Are you all right? Come on, settle down, okay? I wasn’t angry with you, all right? Sorry about that. If you’re in any kind of trouble -- Ah…! [Action: Daki appears behind Zenitsu.] Daki What are you doing in my room? Zenitsu (Thoughts) That’s… a demon standing behind me. That’s not what a demon sounds like. (Thoughts) I didn’t even notice her until right before she spoke to me. I-Is that even possible? (Thoughts) This is b <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 184 of 341] (Thoughts) Dammit! I messed up! It’s fleeing downstairs! [Action: Inosuke follows the demon downstairs.] Inosuke This way?! No, it’s this way… Dammit! It’s hard to get a feel for it! I lost sight of it! Dammit! It’s all because people got in my way! [Scene: In the Kyougoku House. Zenitsu finds a young girl crying in Daki’s room.] Zenitsu Hey! It’s like a disaster struck here! What happened in this room?! Servant 1 Ah… Zenitsu Huh?! W-Were you in a fight?! Are you okay?! Servant 1 Ahh…! Zenitsu H-Huh? Hey! [Action: Zenitsu comforts the crying girl.] Zenitsu A-Are you all right? Come on, settle down, okay? I wasn’t angry with you, all right? Sorry about that. If you’re in any kind of trouble -- Ah…! [Action: Daki appears behind Zenitsu.] Daki What are you doing in my room? Zenitsu (Thoughts) That’s… a demon standing behind me. That’s not what a demon sounds like. (Thoughts) I didn’t even notice her until right before she spoke to me. I-Is that even possible? (Thoughts) This is bad news, but it’s so quiet that I’m actually terrified! (Thoughts) This must be… an U-Upper Rank demon, right? Daki Hey! Are you hard of hearing or something? Servant 2 Huh… Ah… Warabihime-oiran… Servant 3 That girl just started here the day before yesterday, so… Daki What? So what if she did? Servant 2, Servant 3 Ah… Zenitsu Forgive me for entering without permission! The room’s in such disarray, and this girl was crying, so… Daki Could you get any uglier? You really make me ill. Wouldn’t you be better off dead? What’s up with that hair color of yours? Do you actually want to stand out? Zenitsu Ah… Daki This room is still in shambles. I thought I told you to clean it up. Servant 1 Ah… [Action: Daki pulls on the servant’s ear.] Servant 1 Ahh! Daki Shut up! Stop that screaming! You clean up this room! Servant 1 I’m sorry! I’m sorry! I’ll do it right now! Please forgive me! [Action: Zenitsu grabs Daki’s wrist.] Daki What? Zenitsu Please… take your hands off her! [Scene: In the evening, at the Tokito House of the entertainment district. Dressed as a girl, Tanjirou does his cleaning duties and prepares for the day.] Tanjirou Madam, I’ve finished scrubbing the hallways and preparing the flowers. Proprietress What? Already? Tanjirou What shall I do next? Proprietress N-Next? Um… [Action: Tanjirou prepares a new cup of tea for the proprietress.] Tanjirou Here’s a fresh cup of tea, madam! Proprietress Ahh… Sorry to trouble you. Tanjirou Not at all! Madam, what’s next? Madam, what’s next? Madam! Proprietress Would you be quiet?! Just hold on for a second! [Action: Tanjirou cleans the cracks between the doors.] Proprietress You’re a quick worker and such a diligent child, aren’t you? [Scene: At the Ogimoto House. The madam finds the hole that Inosuke smashed into the wall.] Madam That new girl went and smashed up the house! It looks like I need to teach that one a harsh lesson. Hey, Inoko! [Action: The madam opens the door to a room to find Inosuke resting on his forearms with his legs over his head.] Madam Wh-What on earth are you doing?! Inosuke (Thoughts) I can’t sense it even if I focus. Where the hell did it go? [Action: Inosuke gets back up in a dramatic fashion.] Madam Ah! [Scene: In the Kyougoku House. Zenitsu holds onto Daki’s wrist.] Daki What did you say? Let’s hear you say that again. Zenitsu Please take your hands off her. Daki Up close, you’re even uglier than I thought. Zenitsu Take your -- Daki How dare you… touch me… [Action: Daki backhands Zenitsu with her fist.] [Scene: At the Kyougoku House, two days before Tanjirou and the others arrive. Omitsu approaches Daki in Daki’s room.] Omitsu I want you to stop it right now! Daki Stop what? Omitsu Stop causing people here to get hurt, leave, or commit suicide, that’s what! As for the ones who killed themselves, you may as well have bullied them to death, Warabihime! Daki That’s a harsh thing to say, Madam. You’re not going to take my side, then? You don’t think it’s their <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 185 of 341] his forearms with his legs over his head.] Madam Wh-What on earth are you doing?! Inosuke (Thoughts) I can’t sense it even if I focus. Where the hell did it go? [Action: Inosuke gets back up in a dramatic fashion.] Madam Ah! [Scene: In the Kyougoku House. Zenitsu holds onto Daki’s wrist.] Daki What did you say? Let’s hear you say that again. Zenitsu Please take your hands off her. Daki Up close, you’re even uglier than I thought. Zenitsu Take your -- Daki How dare you… touch me… [Action: Daki backhands Zenitsu with her fist.] [Scene: At the Kyougoku House, two days before Tanjirou and the others arrive. Omitsu approaches Daki in Daki’s room.] Omitsu I want you to stop it right now! Daki Stop what? Omitsu Stop causing people here to get hurt, leave, or commit suicide, that’s what! As for the ones who killed themselves, you may as well have bullied them to death, Warabihime! Daki That’s a harsh thing to say, Madam. You’re not going to take my side, then? You don’t think it’s their own fault for irritating me? Omitsu Until now, I’ve looked the other way more times than I can count, but something’s not right about you! I can’t protect you anymore! [Action: Daki tilts her head to the right.] Daki And exactly whose earnings was it that allowed this House to prosper so, you hag? Omitsu Years and years ago, when I was still a child… the old lady from the teahouse told me a story! She’d become profoundly forgetful, but she told me about a certain oiran. She was incredibly beautiful, but also incredibly twisted by nature. The old lady said that she’d seen such oirans when she was a child and again when she was middle-aged. These oirans were fond of assuming names ending with “hime”… and if anything were to irritate them, they’d cock their heads to the side and glare at you from below. You… Who are you?! Could it be… that you’re not human?! [Action: Daki pulls Omitsu out of the room and onto the roof with her sashes. She dangles Omitsu over the edge of the building.] Omitsu Ahh… Ugh! Ahh… Daki That’s the kind of thing… that you should keep your mouth shut about when you realize it. It’s the smart way to live. That’s how everyone’s survived until now. But it looks like you’re far more stupid than I ever thought. It’s a real pity, Omitsu. Omitsu Ahh… Daki There’s no need for you to be so scared. The dried-out flesh of old hags like you tastes horrible. If it’s ugly or dirty, there’s no way I’d ever put it in my mouth! Goodbye, Omitsu. Omitsu St… Stop… Ahh!! [Action: Daki drops Omitsu to the ground and kills her.] Villagers What was that sound? She’s dead! No way…! Someone, help! Ah! Isn’t that the madam?! Hurry! Someone call the house master right away! [Action: Daki goes back into her room through the window. Kibutsuji waits for her inside.] Daki Ah! Kibutsuji How are you doing? Daki Lord Muzan! Kibutsuji I can see that you’ve devoured scores of humans. You’ve gained even more power than before. That’s a good thing. [Action: Daki bows.] Daki Yes, sir! Kibutsuji But you mustn’t let your guard down. The more things go your way, the more apt you are to get the rug pulled out from under you. Daki Understood! Kibutsuji A skilled member of the Demon Slayer Corps, a Hashira, could recognize us as demons right away. On the other hand, aside from those as capable as Hashira, we cannot see any differences between humans at a glance. Although we can distinguish them by blood type, disease, and genes… things that humans have no knowledge of. Daki. Daki Yes! Yes, Lord Muzan? Kibutsuji I have high hopes for you. No one is as beautiful as you, nor as strong. You’ve disposed of seven Hashira. You’re going to become even more powerful from here on out. You’ll become cruel. You’re an extraordinary demon. [Scene: In the present, at the Kyougoku House. Daki backhands Zenitsu, and Zenitsu goes flying through some doors.] Zenitsu Ugh! Servant 2, Servant 3 Ahh! Daki Don’t you dare touch me in such a familiar way! Don’t flatter yourse <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 186 of 341] aki Yes, sir! Kibutsuji But you mustn’t let your guard down. The more things go your way, the more apt you are to get the rug pulled out from under you. Daki Understood! Kibutsuji A skilled member of the Demon Slayer Corps, a Hashira, could recognize us as demons right away. On the other hand, aside from those as capable as Hashira, we cannot see any differences between humans at a glance. Although we can distinguish them by blood type, disease, and genes… things that humans have no knowledge of. Daki. Daki Yes! Yes, Lord Muzan? Kibutsuji I have high hopes for you. No one is as beautiful as you, nor as strong. You’ve disposed of seven Hashira. You’re going to become even more powerful from here on out. You’ll become cruel. You’re an extraordinary demon. [Scene: In the present, at the Kyougoku House. Daki backhands Zenitsu, and Zenitsu goes flying through some doors.] Zenitsu Ugh! Servant 2, Servant 3 Ahh! Daki Don’t you dare touch me in such a familiar way! Don’t flatter yourself, you rotten little punk! It looks like you’re in need of some discipline! Some severe discipline! Master Warabihime-oiran… [Action: The house master gets on his hands and knees.] Master I beg of you. Please. Please forgive her. It’s almost time for us to open. Our customers will be arriving. I’ll be sure to reprimand her harshly, so please, for now… Please, just help me save some face. Daki I suppose I may have lashed out at this newcomer too mercilessly. Tend to her wounds, please. Master, please raise your head. I’m the one who should be apologizing. Lately, so many things have left me feeling irritated. I’m heading off to work, so get this place tidied up right now. Servant 1 Y-Yes, ma’am! Owner Call for some help. Get this room cleaned up! Don’t do anything that would get on Warabihime-oiran’s nerves! Daki (Thoughts) That little brat… From what I can sense, his injuries are only minor. (Thoughts) Even though he’s blacked out… he went on the defensive. He’s no civilian. (Thoughts) He’s probably with the Demon Slayer Corps. That said, he doesn’t have the skill of a Hashira. [Action: Daki prepares for work.] Daki Fu… It took a bit of time, but you did a good job bringing him in. Just keep them coming. I’ll be happy to kill and devour them all. [Scene: At the Tokito House. Tanjirou carries a bunch of floor cushions outside the rooms.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) There’s a murky scent in the air. (Thoughts) At night, in this city… there’s a murky scent in the air. [Scene: At night, at the Kyougoku House. Zenitsu rests in bed.] Servant 1 Zenko! Servant 2, Servant 3 Zenko! [Action: Zenitsu wakes up and sits up with a start.] Zenitsu Ah! Servant 2 Ah…! Servant 3 Thank goodness! Servant 1 Are you okay, Zenko? Zenitsu Wow… Ah… What happened to me? Servant 2 You got punched, Zenko, and you blacked out! Zenitsu Ahh… That’s right, my name is Zenko. I had a dream that I’d become a man… Servant 2 We brought you some food, so be sure to have it! Servant 3 Use this to cool down your cheek. [Action: The servant girl offers a towel to Zenitsu. Zenitsu takes it and applies it to his cheek.] Zenitsu Ugh! Ouch, ouch, ouch… Servant 2 Are you okay? Zenitsu Yes, it’s not as bad as it looks, I don’t think. Servant 1 Zenko, thank you. Zenitsu Huh? Servant 1 This is what you got for defending me… Zenitsu Any man would rescue a damsel in distress. That’s a given. Not that I’m a man, all right? What I mean is, any human would, see? For instance, the eldest daughter or whatever! I’m the eldest daughter, so I can’t stand by while a younger girl weeps! Not normally! Servant 1 That’s not true. Everyone here has their hands full just taking care of themselves. We’ve never met a kindhearted person like you before. Zenitsu Ah… Servant 2 See you later, Zenko. Servant 1 Take care of yourself. Servant 3 Get lots of rest, okay? Zenitsu Right, thanks! [Action: The three servant girls leave. Daki’s sashes completely wrap around Zenitsu.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 187 of 341] cool down your cheek. [Action: The servant girl offers a towel to Zenitsu. Zenitsu takes it and applies it to his cheek.] Zenitsu Ugh! Ouch, ouch, ouch… Servant 2 Are you okay? Zenitsu Yes, it’s not as bad as it looks, I don’t think. Servant 1 Zenko, thank you. Zenitsu Huh? Servant 1 This is what you got for defending me… Zenitsu Any man would rescue a damsel in distress. That’s a given. Not that I’m a man, all right? What I mean is, any human would, see? For instance, the eldest daughter or whatever! I’m the eldest daughter, so I can’t stand by while a younger girl weeps! Not normally! Servant 1 That’s not true. Everyone here has their hands full just taking care of themselves. We’ve never met a kindhearted person like you before. Zenitsu Ah… Servant 2 See you later, Zenko. Servant 1 Take care of yourself. Servant 3 Get lots of rest, okay? Zenitsu Right, thanks! [Action: The three servant girls leave. Daki’s sashes completely wrap around Zenitsu.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Tengen Uzui, Koinatsu, Daki [Scene: At the Tokito House. Two servants approach Koinatsu.] Servant 1 Oiran, Oiran! Let’s play! Let’s play! Koinatsu Fine, fine. Servant 2 Oiran! Koinatsu Hmm? Servant 2 Read me a story! Koinatsu I'd be happy to. Which should I read? Servant 2 Hmm, let’s see… Servant 1 Me, too! Read me a story, too! Koinatsu All right, then let me read this one first, and when I’m done, shall I read that one? Servant 2 You can read mine later! Servant 1 Mine, too! Servant 2 You always copy me! Servant 1 Well, because -- Koinatsu Now, now… Oh, that reminds me! First, I have something to give you two. Servant 1 What is it? What is it? Servant 2 What are you giving us, Oiran? Action: Koinatsu brings out two hairpins.] Servant 1, Servant 2 Wow~! Servant 2 But… these are you treasures, aren’t they, Oiran? Koinatsu It’s okay. Don’t worry. I want to give them to you because I’m fond of you both. Fufu. Servant 1, Servant 2 Wow… Thank you! [Action: Tanjirou stands outside Koinatsu’s room.] Servant 1 Oiran, Oiran! Put this comb on me! Servant 2 Hurry, hurry! Koinatsu Right. One at a time, okay? [Scene: At the Kyougoku House. An attendant informs the owner that Zenitsu is missing.] Owner Nowhere to be found? Attendant Yes. Uh, it’s Zenko. The one with the yellow hair. She fainted, so we put her to bed, but she’s not in her room. Shall we have them look for her? Owner Don't bother. Forget it. Don’t look for her. She’s pulled out. What do I care? She must’ve run off somewhere. Just forget about it. Attendant But Master… Owner Would you shut the hell up?! [Action: The owner throws an abacus at the attendant.] Attendant Ah! Owner Dismissed! Don’t ever mention Zenko’s name again! [Action: The owner tosses a bunch of papers aside.] Owner Tell the others not to, either. It’s all because they got on Warabihime-oiran’s nerves! Both Zenko and Omitsu. [Scene: On the rooftop of a building. Tanjirou and Zenitsu meet up.] Inosuke I told you! There’s a demon at my House, all right?! Tanjirou Well… [Action: Inosuke makes some motions with his hands.] Inosuke I’m telling you, it was a thing like this! You know, like this! Tanjirou Yeah, sure, uh… Hold up a second, okay? Inosuke Like this?! Do you get this, then?! Tanjirou Uzui and Zenitsu should be coming soon to check in, so… Inosuke It was like this, okay?! It was clear to me! Tanjirou Yeah, yeah… Uzui Zenitsu won’t be coming. Tanjirou Ah…! Inosuke (Thoughts) This guy’s got mad skills. (Thoughts) He didn’t make a sound. Not even the slightest puff of wind. Tanjirou “Zenitsu won’t be coming.” What do you mean by that? Uzui I feel bad about putting you through this. I wanted to… rescue my wives so badly, I made some bad decisions. As it stands, Zenitsu is missing. There’s been no contact since last night. You two should leave now. You’re ranked too low for this. If the demon here turns out to be an Upper Rank, you couldn’t handle it. If you vanish fro <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 188 of 341] nosuke I told you! There’s a demon at my House, all right?! Tanjirou Well… [Action: Inosuke makes some motions with his hands.] Inosuke I’m telling you, it was a thing like this! You know, like this! Tanjirou Yeah, sure, uh… Hold up a second, okay? Inosuke Like this?! Do you get this, then?! Tanjirou Uzui and Zenitsu should be coming soon to check in, so… Inosuke It was like this, okay?! It was clear to me! Tanjirou Yeah, yeah… Uzui Zenitsu won’t be coming. Tanjirou Ah…! Inosuke (Thoughts) This guy’s got mad skills. (Thoughts) He didn’t make a sound. Not even the slightest puff of wind. Tanjirou “Zenitsu won’t be coming.” What do you mean by that? Uzui I feel bad about putting you through this. I wanted to… rescue my wives so badly, I made some bad decisions. As it stands, Zenitsu is missing. There’s been no contact since last night. You two should leave now. You’re ranked too low for this. If the demon here turns out to be an Upper Rank, you couldn’t handle it. If you vanish from here, they’ll assume that you’re dead. I’ll be continuing this mission on my own. Tanjirou No, Uzui, we -- Uzui Don’t be ashamed. Tanjirou Ah… Uzui Whoever survives wins. Don’t overlook your chance. [Action: Uzui leaves.] Inosuke Come back here, old man! Tanjirou, Inosuke Ahh… Tanjirou You think he can’t trust us because we’re the lowest rank? Inosuke Hey, our rank is Kanoe. We’ve already moved up. Tanjirou Huh? Inosuke Do you remember all the rankings? Remember how we used to be Mizunoto at the very bottom? Now we’re fourth from the bottom, Kanoe! Murata (Imagination) Oh, snap! You caught up to me! Inosuke (Imagination) Gahahah! Eat it, you pissant crybaby! We’ll be moving past you in no time! Murata (Imagination) What was that, you stupid boar?! Inosuke (Imagination) You wanna fight?! [Action: Imaginary Inosuke and Murata begin fighting. Imaginary Kanao throws a coin at them.] Inosuke, Murata (Imagination) Gahh! Inosuke Ready? Watch this. Show me my ranking. [Action: Inosuke holds his fist up. The Kanoe rank mark appears on the back of his hand.] Inosuke How do you like that?! Tanjirou What… (Thoughts) What was that? Inosuke Huh? They fiddled with your arm on Wisteria Mountain, didn’t they? Tanjirou I remember them fiddling with it, but I was exhausted. Inosuke It’s called “Wisteria Flower Engraving”, and you say that phrase and flex your muscles to invoke it. Tanjirou I had no idea about that. Inosuke It’s a sign that you’re a Demon Slayer. Tanjirou Haa… Inosuke Hey, cheer up! Tanjirou Wait! We don’t have time for this! Sorry! As soon as night falls, I’ll head over to your Ogimoto House! So wait for me until then. It’d be dangerous to make a move on your own! Inosuke Why should I do that?! Tanjirou I’ll be done investigating my own House today! [Action: Inosuke pinches Tanjirou’s cheek.] Inosuke Grr… I told you, the demon’s at my House, so you’d better come with me right now! How stupid are you, anyway?! For crying out loud! Proprietress Would they just shut up? Tanjirou That's not what I meant! Inosuke What?! [Action: Inosuke begins slapping Tanjirou on the back.] Inosuke Hmph! Hmph! Hmph! Tanjirou Uzui was patrolling outside the Houses during the night, right? Ow, ow, ow! Even still, Zenitsu disappeared, and the demon at your place is nowhere to be seen right now! Inosuke Hmph! Hmph! Hmph! Tanjirou Hey! Could you stop smacking me around?! I think there must be a passageway inside the building. [Action: Inosuke stops slapping Tanjirou.] Inosuke Ah… A passageway? Tanjirou That’s right. And since it’s not coming in and out, there’s a good chance that the demon is working on the inside. If the demon’s working in the House and cleverly disguising itself as a human, then it’d be all the more careful about killing people to make sure its cover won’t be blown. Inosuke I get it… Cleaning up after a murder would be a hassle. And wiping away bloodstains would be a chore. Tanjirou This is a nightlife district. It can be convenient for demon <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 189 of 341] shut up? Tanjirou That's not what I meant! Inosuke What?! [Action: Inosuke begins slapping Tanjirou on the back.] Inosuke Hmph! Hmph! Hmph! Tanjirou Uzui was patrolling outside the Houses during the night, right? Ow, ow, ow! Even still, Zenitsu disappeared, and the demon at your place is nowhere to be seen right now! Inosuke Hmph! Hmph! Hmph! Tanjirou Hey! Could you stop smacking me around?! I think there must be a passageway inside the building. [Action: Inosuke stops slapping Tanjirou.] Inosuke Ah… A passageway? Tanjirou That’s right. And since it’s not coming in and out, there’s a good chance that the demon is working on the inside. If the demon’s working in the House and cleverly disguising itself as a human, then it’d be all the more careful about killing people to make sure its cover won’t be blown. Inosuke I get it… Cleaning up after a murder would be a hassle. And wiping away bloodstains would be a chore. Tanjirou This is a nightlife district. It can be convenient for demons in more ways than one, but also just as inconvenient for them. They have to work at night. It would seem suspicious if they weren’t around. Inosuke You’re right. Tanjirou I think that not only Zenitsu, but Uzui’s wives, as well, are all still alive. I’m going to take action with that in mind. I’m going to rescue them, no matter what! I want you to take action with that in mind, too. And no matter what… I don’t want you to die. Are you okay with that? Inosuke Heh… Everything you just said… is what I was about to say myself. [Scene: In the evening. At the Tokito House. The servants prepare tea for Koinatsu.] Servant 1 Oiran, we’ve brought you your tea. Koinatsu Thank you. I can do the rest myself, so go on and have your dinner. Servant 1 All right. [Action: The servant girls get up to leave.] Servant 1 We’ll be going on ahead, then. Servant 2 Pardon us. [Action: The servants walk out the door but poke their heads in.] Servant 1, Servant 2 Hehe… Koinatsu Hmm? Servant 1 I love you, Koinatsu-oiran! Servant 2 I love you, too! Koinatsu Fu… Yes. I love you right back! Now that we’re clear, go on, okay? Servant 1, Servant 2 Right~! Servant 1 Didn’t Oiran look really happy? Servant 2 Didn’t she? Servant 1, Servant 2 Hahaha! Hahaha! [Action: The two servants run off.] Koinatsu Oh, those girls… [Action: Koinatsu fixes her hair. Tanjirou calls out to Koinatsu from behind with his normal voice.] Tanjirou Miss Koinatsu? Koinatsu Ah… [Action: Koinatsu turns around to see Tanjirou in his normal clothing.] Koinatsu Sumi…? Tanjirou Forgive me for being so rude. I am leaving the Tokito House. Could you please give Master my payment for my food and lodging? [Action: Tanjirou slides an envelope across the floor to Koinatsu.] Koinatsu Sumi, the way you’re dressed… Tanjirou I had to dress as a woman for certain reasons, but I’m actually a guy. Koinatsu Oh, I already knew that. It was obvious at a glance… and your voice… Tanjirou Huh? Koinatsu I knew you were a boy from the start. I did wonder what you were up to, but… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Who knew that I was busted? Koinatsu You have your reasons, don’t you? You were worried about Suma for real, weren’t you? Tanjirou Yes! That’s the truth. That was no lie! I promise you I’ll rescue everyone who vanished! Koinatsu Thank you. That sets my mind at ease a bit. You see, I’m leaving this district tomorrow. Tanjirou Is that right? You must be so happy. Koinatsu There’s someone who would want even me as his wife. I really couldn’t be happier right now. But… that’s all the more reason why I was worried sick about those I’m leaving behind. Even if I were to get a bad feeling about something… I have no way of even looking into it. Tanjirou No one can blame you for that. Please don’t worry about it. Please always keep a smile on your face. Koinatsu I don’t want you to disappear, either, Sumi. [Action: Tanjirou smiles sadly and bows.] Tanjirou Now then, I’ll be off. [Action: Tanjirou gets up.] Tanjirou I wish you every <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 190 of 341] I did wonder what you were up to, but… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Who knew that I was busted? Koinatsu You have your reasons, don’t you? You were worried about Suma for real, weren’t you? Tanjirou Yes! That’s the truth. That was no lie! I promise you I’ll rescue everyone who vanished! Koinatsu Thank you. That sets my mind at ease a bit. You see, I’m leaving this district tomorrow. Tanjirou Is that right? You must be so happy. Koinatsu There’s someone who would want even me as his wife. I really couldn’t be happier right now. But… that’s all the more reason why I was worried sick about those I’m leaving behind. Even if I were to get a bad feeling about something… I have no way of even looking into it. Tanjirou No one can blame you for that. Please don’t worry about it. Please always keep a smile on your face. Koinatsu I don’t want you to disappear, either, Sumi. [Action: Tanjirou smiles sadly and bows.] Tanjirou Now then, I’ll be off. [Action: Tanjirou gets up.] Tanjirou I wish you every happiness. Koinatsu Thank you. You, too, Sumi. And I’m counting on you to save Suma. Tanjirou Right! [Action: Tanjirou leaves the room, and Koinatsu turns back to her mirror. After he leaves, Daki enters.] Koinatsu Hmm? Did you forget something? Daki That’s right. I need to devour you before I forget… since tonight’s your last night here. Right, Koinatsu? Koinatsu Ah…! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes wrap around Koinatsu.] [Scene: At night. Tanjirou runs across the rooftops.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not good. The sun’s almost set completely. I gotta get to Inosuke’s place fast! Ah… [Action: Tanjirou squats down.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) There’s a scent. A sweet smell. It’s faint. (Thoughts) It’s a demon… It’s the scent of a demon. It’s nearby! No way! [Scene: At the Ogimoto House. Inosuke waits for Tanjirou.] Inosuke Late. It’s almost nightfall, and he’s not here yet! Souichirou, you moron! I’m going to take action! With the spirit of “Comin’ through” in my heart! Grr… Gahh!! [Action: Inosuke launches himself into the ceiling, and his head breaks through.] Inosuke Hey, mice! My swords! [Action: Three muscular mice with the same headband as Uzui come marching out with Inosuke’s swords.] Inosuke That guy has mad skills. Mice Muscles… Muscles… Muscles! Inosuke Setting me up with these Muscular Mice subordinates… I wanna boss around some ninja animals, too! Mice Muscle… Muscle… Muscle muscle! [Action: Inosuke receives his swords. He flings off the yukata and puts on his normal clothes.] Inosuke Let’s go slay some demons! Comin… [Action: Inosuke bursts through the door and into the hallway.] Inosuke … through! [Scene: At the Kyougoku House. The owner looks at Omitsu’s bloodstained kimono. Uzui approaches him.] Uzui What happened to Zenko and Hinatsuru? Owner Ah… Uzui Give me the short version. [Action: Uzui holds a kunai up to the owner’s throat.] Uzui No questions from you, got that? Owner Zenko disappeared. Hinatsuru fell ill and left for Kirimise… Uzui Tell me everything that you think might be relevant. Who are you suspecting? [Action: Uzui removes his blade from the owner’s throat.] Uzui You can trust me, so speak up. [Action: The owner breathes heavily.] Uzui I’ll kill whoever it is if it’s the last thing I do. I’ll get revenge for you. Owner Omitsu… An Oiran named Warabihime. She’s in a room on the north side that has no light. [Action: The owner turns around to find that Uzui is gone. Uzui goes to Daki’s room.] Uzui (Thoughts) Not here… She must be on the prowl for humans. [Action: Uzui leaves and runs on the rooftops.] Uzui (Thoughts) I’ll head to where Hinatsuru is as I try to pinpoint the demon’s presence. If she’s still alive, she should have some information for me. (Thoughts) Either way, the demon should be back here by daybreak. I’ll dispose of it with my own two hands. [Scene: At night, in the town. Tanjirou lowers himself from a rooftop.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The scent is strong. There’s no question! [Action: Tanjirou opens a s <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 191 of 341] ything that you think might be relevant. Who are you suspecting? [Action: Uzui removes his blade from the owner’s throat.] Uzui You can trust me, so speak up. [Action: The owner breathes heavily.] Uzui I’ll kill whoever it is if it’s the last thing I do. I’ll get revenge for you. Owner Omitsu… An Oiran named Warabihime. She’s in a room on the north side that has no light. [Action: The owner turns around to find that Uzui is gone. Uzui goes to Daki’s room.] Uzui (Thoughts) Not here… She must be on the prowl for humans. [Action: Uzui leaves and runs on the rooftops.] Uzui (Thoughts) I’ll head to where Hinatsuru is as I try to pinpoint the demon’s presence. If she’s still alive, she should have some information for me. (Thoughts) Either way, the demon should be back here by daybreak. I’ll dispose of it with my own two hands. [Scene: At night, in the town. Tanjirou lowers himself from a rooftop.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The scent is strong. There’s no question! [Action: Tanjirou opens a sliding door.] Tanjirou Miss Koinatsu! Ah…! [Action: Daki stands inside, holding Koinatsu in her obi sashes.] Daki Are you a Demon Slayer? So you came. How many of you are there? I know one is that yellow-haired, ugly little brat. Is there a Hashira with you? Or will he be here soon? I know you’re not a Hashira. You seem weak, after all. I have no use for anyone who’s not a Hashira. Got that? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Her body… What’s going on? (Thoughts) I don’t see Miss Koinatsu’s body. She’s not bleeding. There’s no scent of blood! Daki I never devour dirty old people or anyone ugly. Tanjirou Ah! (Thoughts) Upper… Six! Let that person go! [Action: Tanjirou draws his sword.] Daki Who do you think you’re talking to?! Tanjirou Grr…! [Action: Daki attacks Tanjirou with her obi sashes. Tanjirou is launched back into a building before he can even move.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) She’s so fast… I never saw that coming! (Thoughts) Upper Rank… (Thoughts) I have no strength in my limbs. My body’s numb! (Thoughts) Calm down! [Action: Tanjirou adjusts his grip on his sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My body’s responding fine. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be alive right now! [Action: Tanjirou gets up.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I have no strength in my limbs… because I’m afraid! (Thoughts) My body’s numb because I hit my back hard, so no wonder! (Thoughts) That demon’s weapon is her belt. It has supernatural abilities. She can absorb humans inside it! (Thoughts) That’s why no matter how hard we searched inside the building, I couldn’t find a secret path that a human could fit through! (Thoughts) All she needs to abduct humans is a crack big enough for that belt! Daki Oh, you’re still alive? Oh? You’re not as fragile as I thought. I do like your eyes. They’re lovely. I’ll just gouge out your eyeballs and devour them. [Action: Daki licks her lips. The strap on Nezuko’s box snaps.] Tanjirou Ah! (Thoughts) The box… It’s not broken. But the next time she attacks me, it’s sure to be destroyed! [Action: Tanjirou puts Nezuko’s box down.] Tanjirou Sorry, Nezuko. The shoulder strap broke. I can’t carry you while I fight! Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Don’t you leave that box. Unless your life is in danger. Nezuko Mm… Daki Fufufufu… Tanjirou Water Breathing, Fourth Form! [Action: Tanjirou launches himself foward. Daki does the same.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Striking Tide… Turbulent! Ngh! Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Daki’s obi sashes.] Daki Fufu! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes bind together and go toward Tanjirou. Tanjirou blocks it with his sword and is pushed into the air.] Tanjirou Ugh… Gah! Urgh… Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Daki’s obi sashes again.] Daki Ngh! Tanjirou Grr… [Action: Daki hits Tanjirou’s sword, and Tanjirou is hit to the ground. He lands beside Daki’s sash where Koinatsu lies dormant.] Daki Your midair moves weren’t half bad. Also… you certainly did a fine job separating her, right where I’d trapped Koinatsu. I mean, how cute is that? As ugly as you are! I’m <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 192 of 341] ! [Action: Tanjirou puts Nezuko’s box down.] Tanjirou Sorry, Nezuko. The shoulder strap broke. I can’t carry you while I fight! Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Don’t you leave that box. Unless your life is in danger. Nezuko Mm… Daki Fufufufu… Tanjirou Water Breathing, Fourth Form! [Action: Tanjirou launches himself foward. Daki does the same.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Striking Tide… Turbulent! Ngh! Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Daki’s obi sashes.] Daki Fufu! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes bind together and go toward Tanjirou. Tanjirou blocks it with his sword and is pushed into the air.] Tanjirou Ugh… Gah! Urgh… Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Daki’s obi sashes again.] Daki Ngh! Tanjirou Grr… [Action: Daki hits Tanjirou’s sword, and Tanjirou is hit to the ground. He lands beside Daki’s sash where Koinatsu lies dormant.] Daki Your midair moves weren’t half bad. Also… you certainly did a fine job separating her, right where I’d trapped Koinatsu. I mean, how cute is that? As ugly as you are! I’m starting to get rather fond of you. You’re like a rat on the brink of death. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Upper Six… Can I do it? (Thoughts) Without Uzui, Zenitsu, or Inosuke… Can I take on an Upper Rank alone? (Thoughts) No, it’s not a matter of if I can do it! (Thoughts) I have to do it! Daki Fu… Tanjirou Grr…! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Tengen Uzui, Makio, Hinatsuru, Daki / obi sash (Obi), Kiyo Terauchi [Scene: At night, in the entertainment district. Uzui is on the search for his wives. He stops in front of a house, where he finds Hinatsuru tied up by Daki’s obi sashes.] Uzui Ah… Hinatsuru! [Scene: In the house where Hinatsuru was captured. Uzui gives Hinatsuru a pill.] Hinatsuru Forgive me, Lord Tengen… Uzui Never mind. Stop talking. Hinatsuru I realized Warabihime-oiran was a demon, but she became suspicious of me, as well. So I drank some poison and tried to slip out of the House, but it seems this belt that I was given by Warabihime-oiran was for spying on and killing me. Lord Tengen, do not trouble yourself with me. Please go now. You heard that sound just now, did you not? The demon is on a rampage. Uzui You’re sure you’re going to be all right? Hinatsuru Yes… I am sorry I couldn’t be of use to you. Uzui There’s no need for you to do anything more. [Action: Uzui holds Hinatsuru a little closer.] Uzui Once the antidote starts working, leave Yoshiwara. You hear me? Hinatsuru Yes. [Action: Uzui leaves Hinatsuru. He runs across the rooftops to Tanjirou’s location.] Uzui (Thoughts) The battle has already begun. (Thoughts) Where is it? Search for its presence! [Action: Uzui senses a presence.] Uzui Ngh…! [Action: Uzui turns around and hops across some rooftops. He hops to the ground.] Uzui It’s here. Underground. [Action: Uzui puts his ear to the ground.] Uzui (Thoughts) I can hear the sound of someone battling. (Thoughts) I can hear it well thanks to the reverberations. (Thoughts) There’s something here! [Action: Uzui releases his swords.] Uzui Sound Breathing, first form. Roar! [Scene: Elsewhere in the town. Daki hears the explosion from Uzui’s attack.] Daki What an infernal racket, you piece of trash! What is that sound? What are you doing? Where? From the Ogimoto House? And also Hinatsuru… How many of you are here? Four? Tanjirou I’m not telling you! Daki If you tell me the truth, I’d be willing to spare your life. We clashed for maybe an instant, but look at your sword! It’s already nicked. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou looks at his sword. The edge is dulled and nicked all over.] Tanjirou Ah…! Daki Some hack of a swordsmith must’ve forged that blade, am I right? Tanjirou You’re wrong! The person who forged this sword is amazing! He’s a brilliant swordsmith! Daki Then how did it get nicked, moron? [Action: Another explosion rings throughout the area.] Daki It’s starting to get noisy all over the place. It’s annoying me, so this time, I’m going to kill you. Tanjirou (Thoughts) The blade <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 193 of 341] ui releases his swords.] Uzui Sound Breathing, first form. Roar! [Scene: Elsewhere in the town. Daki hears the explosion from Uzui’s attack.] Daki What an infernal racket, you piece of trash! What is that sound? What are you doing? Where? From the Ogimoto House? And also Hinatsuru… How many of you are here? Four? Tanjirou I’m not telling you! Daki If you tell me the truth, I’d be willing to spare your life. We clashed for maybe an instant, but look at your sword! It’s already nicked. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou looks at his sword. The edge is dulled and nicked all over.] Tanjirou Ah…! Daki Some hack of a swordsmith must’ve forged that blade, am I right? Tanjirou You’re wrong! The person who forged this sword is amazing! He’s a brilliant swordsmith! Daki Then how did it get nicked, moron? [Action: Another explosion rings throughout the area.] Daki It’s starting to get noisy all over the place. It’s annoying me, so this time, I’m going to kill you. Tanjirou (Thoughts) The blade gets nicked when its wielder is subpar. It’s my fault! (Thoughts) I… When all is said and done, I… can’t handle… the Water Breathing technique! (Thoughts) My body’s not suited for Water Breathing! (Thoughts) I can’t become like Mr. Urokodaki or Tomioka with the Water Breathing technique! (Thoughts) I just can’t help striking harder with the Hinokami Kagura. It’s just compatible with my body! (Thoughts) But… [Action: Tanjirou remembers his training with Zenitsu and Inosuke.] Inosuke (Flashback) Urahhh! Zenitsu (Flashback) Ngh… Would it kill you to hold back a little, idiot?! Inosuke (Flashback) Ngh… That would be no way to train! Tanjirou (Flashback) Hinokami Kagura! Inosuke, Zenitsu (Flashback) Ah… Tanjirou (Flashback) Flame Dance! (Flashback) Clear Blue… Urgh! Ahh…! [Action: In his memory, Tanjirou drops his sword in pain and falls to his knees.] Zenitsu (Flashback) Tanjirou! (Flashback) Tanjirou! Are you okay? Inosuke (Flashback) What? Are you hungry?! Zenitsu (Flashback) Dummy! Inosuke (Flashback) What?! Zenitsu (Flashback) Boar! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Because of its sheer force… I couldn’t unleash multiple strikes. Zenitsu (Flashback) Hang in there! I’ll go fetch Shinobu! Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s different now! I should be able to do it! No… I’m doing it! (Thoughts) That’s what I’ve been training for! (Thoughts) Don’t go down in defeat! Ablaze! [Action: Daki launches an attack at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Ablaze… Ablaze… Set your heart ablaze! (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura! [Action: Tanjirou slices through Daki’s obi sashes.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Raging Sun! Daki (Thoughts) His swordsmanship style just changed. It’s sharper than before. [Action: Tanjirou charges forward toward Daki as he sucks in a breath.] Daki What the hell is this sound? Such an unpleasant sound! The sound of breathing? [Action: Tanjirou cuts forward. Daki dodges the attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Flame Dance! (Thoughts) Flame Dance is a two-hit strike! Even if she dodges it, there’s one more! Daki (Thoughts) That was nothing to write home about. In the end, this is all it amounts to! [Action: Daki launches another attack against Tanjirou. Her obi sashes slice through Tanjirou’s neck, but Tanjirou disappears.] Daki Ah… (Thoughts) Where is he? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Fake Rainbow. [Action: The opening thread appears around Daki’s neck.] Daki Ah…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) An opening… The opening thread! I can do this! Hinkami Kagura… Fire Wheel! Daki So slow. You’re making me yawn. [Action: The opening thread snaps.] Tanjirou Ah! Urk! [Action: Daki kicks Tanjirou away.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Go on the defensive! Defensive! Urk! Ngh… Ugh… [Action: Tanjirou lands hard, but starts to breathe hard.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This is the fallout from using the Hinokami Kagura! (Thoughts) All that built-up fatigue is making my muscles tighten up! Daki Oh, so you’re still alive. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Calm down. Get your breathing under control! [Action: Daki launches ano <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 194 of 341] one more! Daki (Thoughts) That was nothing to write home about. In the end, this is all it amounts to! [Action: Daki launches another attack against Tanjirou. Her obi sashes slice through Tanjirou’s neck, but Tanjirou disappears.] Daki Ah… (Thoughts) Where is he? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Fake Rainbow. [Action: The opening thread appears around Daki’s neck.] Daki Ah…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) An opening… The opening thread! I can do this! Hinkami Kagura… Fire Wheel! Daki So slow. You’re making me yawn. [Action: The opening thread snaps.] Tanjirou Ah! Urk! [Action: Daki kicks Tanjirou away.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Go on the defensive! Defensive! Urk! Ngh… Ugh… [Action: Tanjirou lands hard, but starts to breathe hard.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This is the fallout from using the Hinokami Kagura! (Thoughts) All that built-up fatigue is making my muscles tighten up! Daki Oh, so you’re still alive. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Calm down. Get your breathing under control! [Action: Daki launches another attack at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Recover! Hurry! Recovery Breathing! [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath in. He grips his sword and flips into the air from blocking Daki’s attack.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou lands and continues blocking Daki’s attacks.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This belt is like a powerful blade! Even if I glimpse an opening thread, it vanishes just like that! (Thoughts) My attacks are too slow! (Thoughts) Raise your body temperature! Get your body temperature up! [Action: Tanjirou remembers another time during his training when his temperature was higher than normal.] Kiyo (Flashback) I’m going to inform Lady Shinobu, all right? Tanjirou (Flashback) Kiyo, please! I’m begging you! Just keep it between us! I’m fine, okay? Kiyo (Flashback) But… Tanjirou (Flashback) I’m feeling fine, see? I’m fine! Never felt better! Kiyo (Flashback) Just look at this thermometer. 38 degrees celsius! (Flashback) Just like yesterday and the day before that, remember? It’s been like that for days! Tanjirou (Flashback) Uh… Ahh… Kiyo (Flashback) If you have a fever that won’t go down, that means something’s wrong! (Flashback) I have no idea what I should do about it! Only Lady Shinobu would know… Tanjirou (Flashback) Ngh… Ngh… The thing is… when I have a fever, I’m at the top of my game. (Flashback) I can unleash multiple Hinokami Kagura strikes. I might become even stronger! (Flashback) Can you wait just a little longer before telling Lady Shinobu? (Flashback) Just a little longer, just a little bit! Kiyo (Flashback) Very well. But just a little longer, okay? Tanjirou Ngh…! [Action: Tanjirou breaks away from Daki’s attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can feel my temperature… my body heat rising! (Thoughts) I’m able to fight… an Upper Rank demon! Daki (Thoughts) You’re a pesky one. More than I thought you’d be. This is entertaining. Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can do it! Hinokami Kagura is effective! (Thoughts) No, it’s not enough for it to be effective! (Thoughts) I have to win! Using every ounce of my power… I’m gonna win, no matter what! (Thoughts) To protect them. To protect lives! (Thoughts) Never again… I won’t let them be robbed for no reason. (Thoughts) Never again… I won’t let anyone… suffer the same grief that we did! [Action: Tanjirou takes in another deep breath and launches toward Daki.] Daki Fufu… You ugly people are still ugly, even when you try so hard. Tanjirou Urahhh!! [Scene: Somewhat earlier, at the Ogimoto House. Two prostitutes are walking through the halls.] Prostitute 1 Ahhh! Prostitute 2 What’s going on? [Action: A prostitute comes running from her room.] Prostitute 1 It’s a monster… A monster! Prostitute 3 Hey, go get ready for work! Prostitute 1 There’s a monster boar that’s demolishing the ceilings and the floors! Prostitute 3 What? Prostitute 2 How is that even possible? Prostitute 1 Then come with me! [Action: Inosuke bursts through the floors with his swords.] Inosuke Urah! Huh? Prostitutes Ahhh!! [ <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 195 of 341] ughts) I have to win! Using every ounce of my power… I’m gonna win, no matter what! (Thoughts) To protect them. To protect lives! (Thoughts) Never again… I won’t let them be robbed for no reason. (Thoughts) Never again… I won’t let anyone… suffer the same grief that we did! [Action: Tanjirou takes in another deep breath and launches toward Daki.] Daki Fufu… You ugly people are still ugly, even when you try so hard. Tanjirou Urahhh!! [Scene: Somewhat earlier, at the Ogimoto House. Two prostitutes are walking through the halls.] Prostitute 1 Ahhh! Prostitute 2 What’s going on? [Action: A prostitute comes running from her room.] Prostitute 1 It’s a monster… A monster! Prostitute 3 Hey, go get ready for work! Prostitute 1 There’s a monster boar that’s demolishing the ceilings and the floors! Prostitute 3 What? Prostitute 2 How is that even possible? Prostitute 1 Then come with me! [Action: Inosuke bursts through the floors with his swords.] Inosuke Urah! Huh? Prostitutes Ahhh!! [Action: Inosuke jogs toward the prostitutes.] Inosuke Hahahaha! I’m totally feeling the demon’s presence! Prostitutes Ahhh!! [Action: The prostitutes run away. Inosuke stops.] Inosuke Is it here? Urahh! [Action: Inosuke slices into the floor with his swords.] Inosuke Found it! The hole leading to the demon’s lair! Get ready to die! Urahh! [Action: Inosuke prepares to jump into the hole leading to the demon's lair but smacks his head on the small opening.] Prostitutes Ahhh…! Inosuke So I can only get my head inside, huh? Hahahaha… Nice try. That won’t work on Lord Inosuke! I am a man who can dislocate all his joints. In other words, as long as my head fits, there’s nowhere that I can’t go! [Action: Inosuke dislocates his joints and slides through the small hole. He continues wriggling through the tunnel system that Daki’s obi sashes use.] Inosuke Hahaha! Hahahaha! Comin’ through! No one can stop me! Haha… Woohoo! Freakin’ long! This is no game trail! A demon… There’s a demon here! Urahhh! [Action: Inosuke slides along the trail until he pops into a large cavern with Daki’s obi sashes hanging all over it.] Inosuke Ah…! (Thoughts) What the heck is this? [Action: Inosuke sees Makio and Suma within Daki’s sashes.] Inosuke Ngh! (Thoughts) Huh? A cloth with a human pattern? (Thoughts) What is this? No, this feels like… those are living humans. (Thoughts) So it traps humans inside a woman’s belly band, huh? Huh? [Action: Inosuke stumbles on some human skeletons.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Tsk… Then it takes them out whenever it wants and devours them? (Thoughts) Pretty savage if you ask me. Huh? [Action: Inosuke sees Zenitsu on Daki’s obi sash.] Inosuke What’s he doing here? Obi No, what are you doing? Inosuke Ah! Obi Barging in on someone else’s food locker… So dirty. How dirty you are! Dirty! Smelly! You damn stinkbug! Inosuke What did you say, you worm?! So gross! Obi Why, you damn stinkbug! [Action: Daki’s obi sash charges toward Inosuke. Inosuke blocks the attacks and fends off more.] Inosuke ふっ！はっ！ぐねぐねぐねぐね！気持ち悪いんだよ、蚯蚓帯！ Ngh! Urah! Wriggle, wriggle, wriggle, wriggle! You’re really grossing me out, worm belt! [Action: Inosuke slices through Daki’s obi sash.] Inosuke Hahaha! Look how sluggish you are! You got greedy and swallowed up too many humans! An attack by an overweight worm… will never land on Lord Inosuke! Grow a spine, and don’t come back until you’re ready! [Action: Inosuke slices through Daki’s obi sash again. Two women fall out from the sash.] Obi (Thoughts) Tsk… He managed to slice me without touching the humans! After I went through the trouble of storing all that fresh food! (Thoughts) His intuition is razor-sharp… his ability to detect murderous intent is especially extraordinary. (Thoughts) So sensitive, he can perceive attacks from any direction and dodge them. (Thoughts) I never expected a Demon Slayer to infiltrate the food locker. What should I do? [Action: Daki communicates telepathically with her obi sash.] Daki Captu <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 196 of 341] s and fends off more.] Inosuke ふっ！はっ！ぐねぐねぐねぐね！気持ち悪いんだよ、蚯蚓帯！ Ngh! Urah! Wriggle, wriggle, wriggle, wriggle! You’re really grossing me out, worm belt! [Action: Inosuke slices through Daki’s obi sash.] Inosuke Hahaha! Look how sluggish you are! You got greedy and swallowed up too many humans! An attack by an overweight worm… will never land on Lord Inosuke! Grow a spine, and don’t come back until you’re ready! [Action: Inosuke slices through Daki’s obi sash again. Two women fall out from the sash.] Obi (Thoughts) Tsk… He managed to slice me without touching the humans! After I went through the trouble of storing all that fresh food! (Thoughts) His intuition is razor-sharp… his ability to detect murderous intent is especially extraordinary. (Thoughts) So sensitive, he can perceive attacks from any direction and dodge them. (Thoughts) I never expected a Demon Slayer to infiltrate the food locker. What should I do? [Action: Daki communicates telepathically with her obi sash.] Daki Capture him alive. Obi Ah…! Daki He’s the one who got in my way when I captured Makio. He was beautiful. Except for the ten most beautiful, you can kill the humans you’ve stored. Though it might prove harder to capture them alive than to merely kill them. Devour some of the ones there and strengthen your body. Inosuke Urahhh! Obi Ah…! [Action: Inosuke slashes at Daki’s obi sash but can’t cut it.] Inosuke (Thoughts) I can’t cut it! Is it because it’s bending like that? [Action: Daki’s obi sash launches forward toward Inosuke. Inosuke drops his swords to dodge the attack and then kicks his swords up in the air.] Inosuke Ngh! [Action: Inosuke lands and catches his swords.] Inosuke Beast Breathing, sixth fang… Palisade Bite! Obi It won’t do any good to slash me. I’m not the main body. Inosuke Wha…! [Action: Inosuke stops his attack.] Obi Never mind that. You’re leaving the humans you saved in the lurch. Is that what you want? Inosuke Ah…! Obi Whatever you do to me, I can get it back in a flash. [Action: Daki’s obi sashes move toward the women lying on the ground.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Oh, crap! I have to fight it while protecting those humans! Dammit! I can’t keep up! You damn worm belt! [Action: Inosuke runs toward the women on the ground. Before he can get to them, a bunch of kunai knives are thrown down and pin the obi sash to the ground.] Inosuke Ah…! Makio You came up with a great name! “Worm belt”! Suma It really is gross! You’re absolutely right! I’m going to tell Lord Tengen on you! [Action: Suma and Makio charge forward and defend against Daki’s obi sashes.] Makio We’re going to give you a hand… so fight the good fight, Boar Head! Suma Ahh~! Inosuke Who the heck are you?! Suma We’re Uzui’s wives! I’m not much of a fighter… Ahh! So please don’t get your hopes up! [Action: Makio smacks Suma.] Suma Wahh! Makio Suma! Don’t be such a wimp! Suma But, but… Makio, you know I’m a good-for-nothing! I mean, I got captured right away! It’s too much to ask of me! Protecting everyone who got caught! I’m the most liable one to die first! Obi That’s right, how astute you are! Now then, which one of you should I eat first? Inosuke (Thoughts) Damn that thing… It’s not the main body?! (Thoughts) If that’s true, I’m screwed! This battle’s never gonna end! Zenitsu Thunder Breathing… Inosuke Ah… Zenitsu … first form. Thunderclap and Flash… Sixfold. [Action: Zenitsu launches his attack while asleep, cutting Daki’s obi sashes to pieces.] Inosuke Maybe you should stay asleep the whole time. Mice Muscle! Muscle! Makio Is that kid a Demon Slayer, too? Why is he dressed like an idiot?! Suma I have no idea! Inosuke Hey! The next one’s coming! Move! Obi (Thoughts) Who is that boy? Such blistering speed. (Thoughts) No, forget that. Did I just hear two sounds? (Thoughts) A sound like overlapping thunderbolts, creating two sounds. One was that boy. The other one… came from above?! [Action: The ground above the cavern shakes.] Suma, Makio Ah! Suma Ah… Obi (Thoughts) Th <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 197 of 341] everyone who got caught! I’m the most liable one to die first! Obi That’s right, how astute you are! Now then, which one of you should I eat first? Inosuke (Thoughts) Damn that thing… It’s not the main body?! (Thoughts) If that’s true, I’m screwed! This battle’s never gonna end! Zenitsu Thunder Breathing… Inosuke Ah… Zenitsu … first form. Thunderclap and Flash… Sixfold. [Action: Zenitsu launches his attack while asleep, cutting Daki’s obi sashes to pieces.] Inosuke Maybe you should stay asleep the whole time. Mice Muscle! Muscle! Makio Is that kid a Demon Slayer, too? Why is he dressed like an idiot?! Suma I have no idea! Inosuke Hey! The next one’s coming! Move! Obi (Thoughts) Who is that boy? Such blistering speed. (Thoughts) No, forget that. Did I just hear two sounds? (Thoughts) A sound like overlapping thunderbolts, creating two sounds. One was that boy. The other one… came from above?! [Action: The ground above the cavern shakes.] Suma, Makio Ah! Suma Ah… Obi (Thoughts) The wind? Did an air hole open up? What can you do from aboveground to create a hole all the way down here?! Inosuke What the hell? Obi (Thoughts) He’s here… Someone just came inside. (Thoughts) Ah! This presence… It’s a Hashira! [Action: Uzui launches forward and cuts Daki’s obi sash into pieces.] Makio Lord Tengen… Suma Ahhh…! Uzui Makio… Suma… Sorry I took so long. It’s a relief to see you looking good. Suma Ahh… Makio (Thoughts) He wasn’t like this before. (Thoughts) The thought of dying didn’t bother me. Because that was how I was trained. Because I was a shinobi. (Thoughts) Especially since a kunoichi could never hope to match a male shinobi in terms of strength, staking my life was something I only needed minimal effort to do. Uzui (Flashback) I want you three to only think about your own lives. (Flashback) Above all else, your top priority is to come back to me. Life over accomplishing your mission! (Flashback) What I’m saying is at odds with this occupation, but it doesn’t matter. I’m allowing it! (Flashback) The order that lives should go in is flashy and clear-cut in my mind. Makio (Flashback) Ah… Uzui (Flashback) First, you three. Second, law-abiding citizens. And finally, me. Suma, Makio, Hinatsuru (Flashback) Ah… Uzui (Flashback) As a Demon Slayer, it goes without saying that I’ll also protect the public leading their nonchalant, drab lives, but to be blunt in my flashy way, you three are more important to me. So don’t die on me. Makio (Past Thoughts) Is it really okay to go around saying that? If you put your own life first, you can’t get much serious work done. Is that okay? Hinatsuru (Flashback) I think it’s okay. If Lord Tengen says he’s fine with it. (Flashback) Not wanting to die or wanting to go on living… I’m sure it’s not wrong to feel that way, either. (Flashback) As long as you don’t despise yourself, it should be fine. Makio (Flashback) You’re right. Suma Ahh… [Action: Uzui walks up to Makio and Suma. He pats both of them on the head.] Uzui I see that you’ve been doing some flashy work. You’re my wives, all right! [Action: Suma begins crying.] Suma Ahh… Wahhh~! Uzui Heh… All right! Suma, Makio Ahh…! [Action: Uzui whips his swords around in a flashy manner.] Uzui Starting now, things are going to get real flashy! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Daki, Tengen Uzui, Makio, Hinatsuru, Takeo Kamado, Hanako Kamado, man, women [Scene: In an area of the red-light district. Tanjirou faces Daki.] Daki You’re annoying me, so this time, I’m going to kill you. [Action: Daki launches an attack at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Raging Sun! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Daki’s obi sashes and attacks Daki.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Flame Dance! [Action: Daki dodges Tanjirou’s attack.] Daki (Thoughts) That was nothing to write home about. In the end, this is all it amounts to! [Action: Daki launches an attack, cutting through Tanjirou’s neck. Tanjirou’s body disappears.] Daki Ah… ( <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 198 of 341] .] Uzui I see that you’ve been doing some flashy work. You’re my wives, all right! [Action: Suma begins crying.] Suma Ahh… Wahhh~! Uzui Heh… All right! Suma, Makio Ahh…! [Action: Uzui whips his swords around in a flashy manner.] Uzui Starting now, things are going to get real flashy! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Daki, Tengen Uzui, Makio, Hinatsuru, Takeo Kamado, Hanako Kamado, man, women [Scene: In an area of the red-light district. Tanjirou faces Daki.] Daki You’re annoying me, so this time, I’m going to kill you. [Action: Daki launches an attack at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Raging Sun! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Daki’s obi sashes and attacks Daki.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Flame Dance! [Action: Daki dodges Tanjirou’s attack.] Daki (Thoughts) That was nothing to write home about. In the end, this is all it amounts to! [Action: Daki launches an attack, cutting through Tanjirou’s neck. Tanjirou’s body disappears.] Daki Ah… (Thoughts) Where is he? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Fake Rainbow. [Action: The opening thread appears.] Daki Ah…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can do this! Hinokami Kagura… Fire Wheel! [Action: The opening thread snaps.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Daki kicks Tanjirou away.] Tanjirou Ugh! Urk… Gah… [Action: Daki launches another attack at Tanjirou as he lies on the ground.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Recovery Breathing! [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath, grabs his sword, and deflects Daki’s attack, sending himself into the air. Daki continues attacking, and Tanjirou continues to block.] Tanjirou Ngh! Guh… (Thoughts) I’m able to fight… an Upper Rank demon! [Scene: In an area of the red-light district. Tanjirou breathes heavily. Daki approaches him.] Daki You ugly piece of trash! [Action: Daki launches her obi sashes at Tanjirou, but he blocks the attacks. She launches herself at him, but he dodges again. Daki jumps up, and her obi sashes begin to enter her body.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: The obi sashes underground begin to migrate toward Daki’s location. As Tanjirou fights Daki, the obi sashes enter her body again.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s going on? The belts are entering her body… (Thoughts) No… Are they going back into her? The ones that were split off from her? [Action: The obi sashes enter Daki’s body.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Stand your ground. Get your breathing under control! [Action: Tanjirou launches toward Daki.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Let’s go! Daki I knew it… [Action: Tanjirou slashes at Daki, but she disappears and reappears on a rooftop, her hair now white with green ends.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) She’s gone…! Daki A Hashira… So a Hashira did come, after all! That’s great! That will certainly please my master! Tanjirou (Thoughts) She’s transformed… (Thoughts) What an ominous scent. It’s making the back of my throat sting with pain! She’s gained even more power. (Thoughts) But is Uzui with Inosuke and the others? If so, I can rest easy. [Action: A man comes out from his house and begins to walk toward Tanjirou and Daki.] Man You guys need to shut the hell up! What’s the deal with that sword?! You have a lot of nerve, brawling in front of my House! What kind of harassment is this?! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh no! We made too much noise, and now people are…! Man I’ll have you know that this red-light district is viable because we and our clients all follow the rules! People like you aren’t welcome here! Now get the hell out of my sight! Daki You sure are noisy. [Action: Daki prepares to attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t do it! Don’t do it! Don’t come this way! Man Ah… Tanjirou Please step back! [Action: Daki begins sending her obi sashes out.] Tanjirou Ngh… Stay inside your buildings! [Action: Tanjirou prepares to block, pushing the man back slightly.] Man Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou partially blocks the attack but sustains a cut to his chest. The man’s hand is cut off.] Man Gahh!! [Action: The surrounding buildings are sliced and begin to fall.] T <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 199 of 341] from his house and begins to walk toward Tanjirou and Daki.] Man You guys need to shut the hell up! What’s the deal with that sword?! You have a lot of nerve, brawling in front of my House! What kind of harassment is this?! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh no! We made too much noise, and now people are…! Man I’ll have you know that this red-light district is viable because we and our clients all follow the rules! People like you aren’t welcome here! Now get the hell out of my sight! Daki You sure are noisy. [Action: Daki prepares to attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t do it! Don’t do it! Don’t come this way! Man Ah… Tanjirou Please step back! [Action: Daki begins sending her obi sashes out.] Tanjirou Ngh… Stay inside your buildings! [Action: Tanjirou prepares to block, pushing the man back slightly.] Man Ahh… [Action: Tanjirou partially blocks the attack but sustains a cut to his chest. The man’s hand is cut off.] Man Gahh!! [Action: The surrounding buildings are sliced and begin to fall.] Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: The buildings collapse, revealing many dead and mutilated civilians.] Woman 1 Eek! Woman 2 No! H-Hiro! No! Man Ngh…! Tanjirou Stay calm. Y-You’ll survive! Your arm… Tie it up with some string! Man Ngh… Daki Heh… [Action: Daki begins walking away.] Tanjirou Come back here. I won’t let you get away with this… Not after what you did! Daki What? You still have something to say? That’s enough, ugly one. The repulsive have no reason to live, anyway, so you can all just die and rot together. Tanjirou Ngh…! Woman 2 Hiro! Hiro! No! Somebody help us! Man All of you, stay inside! It’s too dangerous, so stay hidden! [Action: Blood seeps into Tanjirou’s eyes.] Tanjirou Grr…! [Scene: In the past. Shinjurou writes a letter to Tanjirou.] Shinjurou (Flashback) Dear Kamado… I know that I wronged you. (Flashback) Thank you for shedding tears over Kyoujurou. (Flashback) I hear that you’ve also been exchanging letters with Senjurou for the past four months. He seems to be in a much better place now. (Flashback) I’m ashamed that our first meeting went the way it did. (Flashback) At a time when my own incompetence had left me shattered, things went from bad to worse when my wife succumbed to illness. (Flashback) Since then, I’ve done nothing but drink myself into a stupor and wallow. There’s no bigger fool than me. (Flashback) Unlike me, Kyoujurou was a fine son. (Flashback) Even after I abandoned him as his instructor, he trained by reading the Guide to Flame Breathing and became a Hashira. Even though there were only three volumes. (Flashback) He must have had more of Ruka’s… of his mother’s blood. Both Kyoujurou and Senjurou are fine boys. (Flashback) And Kamado… you have an even more amazing power. (Flashback) I hear that those who are chosen to wield Sun Breathing… are born with the same red mark on their forehead that you have. And so I’m sure that you… [Scene: In the present. Tanjirou prepares to fight.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) No, Shinjurou… I wasn’t born with this scar. (Thoughts) Originally, it was a burn mark from when I protected my brother from a falling brazier. Later, I injured myself there during the Final Selection, and that’s how it ended up the way it is now. (Thoughts) I hear that my father was born with a faint mark on his forehead, but that wasn’t the case with me. (Thoughts) I must not be a chosen wielder. Ngh… (Thoughts) But… even so… even if I’m not one of the chosen ones, even if I’m not up to the task… Grr… (Thoughts) … there are times when I just can’t back down! Because in this world, there are those who lack human hearts! (Thoughts) Killing for no reason without a second thought, without any hint of remorse! [Action: Daki prepares to leave the area, but Tanjirou jumps to the roof and grabs an obi sash.] Daki Ah…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I won’t allow… that kind of tyranny… no matter what! [Action: Tanjirou slices at Daki, but she blocks the attack. She breaks away from Tanjirou with part of her leg missin <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 200 of 341] born with this scar. (Thoughts) Originally, it was a burn mark from when I protected my brother from a falling brazier. Later, I injured myself there during the Final Selection, and that’s how it ended up the way it is now. (Thoughts) I hear that my father was born with a faint mark on his forehead, but that wasn’t the case with me. (Thoughts) I must not be a chosen wielder. Ngh… (Thoughts) But… even so… even if I’m not one of the chosen ones, even if I’m not up to the task… Grr… (Thoughts) … there are times when I just can’t back down! Because in this world, there are those who lack human hearts! (Thoughts) Killing for no reason without a second thought, without any hint of remorse! [Action: Daki prepares to leave the area, but Tanjirou jumps to the roof and grabs an obi sash.] Daki Ah…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I won’t allow… that kind of tyranny… no matter what! [Action: Tanjirou slices at Daki, but she blocks the attack. She breaks away from Tanjirou with part of her leg missing.] Tanjirou Those lost lives will never return. They can never come back! Daki Ngh… [Action: Daki’s leg regenerates.] Tanjirou Those made of flesh and blood can’t do what demons do. Why would you rob them? Why would you trample over their lives? Daki (Thoughts) I’ve heard these words before. Ah! [Action: Daki remembers the words of Yoriichi many years ago.] Yoriichi (Flashback) What do you find so entertaining? What’s so amusing about this? Daki (Thoughts) Who is that? I don’t know. Tanjirou Why can’t you understand? Yoriichi (Flashback) How can you forget? Daki (Thoughts) This… isn’t me. These aren’t my memories. It’s the cells. (Thoughts) Lord Muzan’s… The memories of the cells… [Scene: In the underground chamber. Uzui’s wives watch over the women who were trapped in the obi sashes. The muscle mice bring Zenitsu’s sword.] Mice Muscle! Muscle! Muscle! Inosuke Hey, you!! Uzui Hm? Inosuke That worm belt just scattered through that hole and escaped! Uzui You shut up! Inosuke Ah! Uzui I saved everyone who was trapped inside, so what’s the problem?! First, worship and praise me! We’ll discuss that other thing later! Inosuke Ah… Ah… Makio Lord Tengen! You have to go after it, or there’ll be more carnage! Suma Ngh… Don’t worry about us! Please go! [Action: Uzui tosses Inosuke and Zenitsu out of the hole.] Inosuke Woah! [Action: Uzui catches Inosuke and Zenitsu in the air.] Inosuke Urk… Uzui Come on, boys! We’re giving chase! Follow me! [Action: Uzui runs on a roof, with Inosuke and Zenitsu following him. Zenitsu is still asleep.] Inosuke Urahhh!! Uzui Move it now! Out of my way! Lord Tengen is comin’ through! Hahahaha! [Action: Uzui races ahead of Inosuke and Zenitsu.] Inosuke Dammit! He’s too fast! [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Tanjirou continues to stare down Daki.] Daki What is it? Tanjirou You were human once, weren’t you? You must’ve shed tears once, struggling against pain and suffering. [Action: Daki punches the roof tiles.] Daki You really are annoying, rambling on like that! I don’t remember anything about the past. I’m a demon now, so who cares about that? Demons never grow old. They don’t need money to eat. They don’t get sick. They don’t die. They have nothing to lose. Not to mention… we beautiful, powerful demons can do anything we want! Tanjirou Fine. Enough, then. [Action: Tanjirou launches himself at Daki.] Daki Blood Demon Art… Eight-Layered Obi Slash! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes form a net-like structure and fly toward Tanjirou.] Daki (Thoughts) Now, you can’t stop this, can you? It’s because you’re an idiot! (Thoughts) This interweaving attack leaves you with nowhere to run. (Thoughts) The parts of my body that were split off to take control of this red-light district… Now that it’s whole again, my speed is in a class of its own. (Thoughts) You could barely hold your own against my non-Blood Demon Art attacks, so you have no chance now. (Thoughts) It’s all over for you, isn’t it? Farewell. I’m going to slash you <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 201 of 341] ying, rambling on like that! I don’t remember anything about the past. I’m a demon now, so who cares about that? Demons never grow old. They don’t need money to eat. They don’t get sick. They don’t die. They have nothing to lose. Not to mention… we beautiful, powerful demons can do anything we want! Tanjirou Fine. Enough, then. [Action: Tanjirou launches himself at Daki.] Daki Blood Demon Art… Eight-Layered Obi Slash! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes form a net-like structure and fly toward Tanjirou.] Daki (Thoughts) Now, you can’t stop this, can you? It’s because you’re an idiot! (Thoughts) This interweaving attack leaves you with nowhere to run. (Thoughts) The parts of my body that were split off to take control of this red-light district… Now that it’s whole again, my speed is in a class of its own. (Thoughts) You could barely hold your own against my non-Blood Demon Art attacks, so you have no chance now. (Thoughts) It’s all over for you, isn’t it? Farewell. I’m going to slash you, dull sword and all. (Thoughts) And now, I’ll be making my way to that Hashira! [Action: Tanjirou slashes through Daki’s obi sashes.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Burning Bones, Summer Sun. Daki (Thoughts) That hurts! What is this pain? It’s like a burning pain where I received that slash! I can’t regenerate like I’m supposed to. (Thoughts) But his wounds must be deep, too. Making such violent moves would normally rupture his body on the spot! [Action: Daki launches another attack, but Tanjirou blocks it and cuts through the obi sash.] Daki (Thoughts) In the first place, how can he slice my belt? Its durability has increased. (Thoughts) My fingertips are trembling… Is this me? [Action: Daki feels a heavy sensation.] Daki (Thoughts) Lord Muzan? (Thoughts) Damn him… Now he’s faster than before. [Action: Daki launches herself away from Tanjirou.] Daki (Thoughts) It doesn’t make sense… It doesn’t make sense! Don’t you feel any pain? Are you human? [Action: Daki launches another attack at Tanjirou, but he deflects it. He lands on the roof beside Daki, launches himself forward, and slices through her neck. However, Daki’s head is held on by her obi sash.] Daki As if someone like you… could ever hope to decapitate me! Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s soft. It’s too soft for me to cut through. It blunted my sword slash by bending and weaving. [Action: Daki attacks, pushing Tanjirou away.] Daki I won’t let you get away… you ugly, vile brat! Tanjirou (Thoughts) There are more belts now… 13 of them. (Thoughts) If I dodge them, they might wreak even more havoc. (Thoughts) But for some reason… they’re awfully slow. [Action: Tanjirou continues deflecting Daki’s attacks.] Daki I won’t let you cut me, not this time! Making contact with my neck just now was a fluke! [Action: Tanjirou deflects the attacks in a way that puts all the obi sashes parallel to one another. He raises his sword.] Daki Huh? (Thoughts) The belts he warded off with his sword ridge are now pinned in one spot… [Action: Tanjirou stabs his sword downward, pinning them against the roof.] Daki You really think you’ve stopped me?! I’ll blow you away! [Action: Daki pulls the obi sashes taught.] Daki You think you can pull them tight so you can slash them? I can let them loose in the blink of an eye. There’s no way you can overcome this distance in an instant -- [Action: Tanjirou launches himself forward, slashing along Daki’s obi sashes and coming face-to-face with Daki in an instant.] Daki (Thoughts) Huh? He slashed them? So fast… Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s simple. I just have to bring my sword down faster than they can start bending. (Thoughts) I can do it this time. I can slash her. [Action: Tanjirou’s sword meets Daki’s neck. In Tanjirou’s head, Hanako calls out to him.] Hanako Big Bro! [Action: Tanjirou’s hands begin to shake.] Hanako Big Bro, breathe! Please! [Action: Tanjirou struggles to catch his breath and falls to his knees while coughing.] Tanjirou Ugh! Ahh… Ahh… Gah! Daki So pa <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 202 of 341] spot… [Action: Tanjirou stabs his sword downward, pinning them against the roof.] Daki You really think you’ve stopped me?! I’ll blow you away! [Action: Daki pulls the obi sashes taught.] Daki You think you can pull them tight so you can slash them? I can let them loose in the blink of an eye. There’s no way you can overcome this distance in an instant -- [Action: Tanjirou launches himself forward, slashing along Daki’s obi sashes and coming face-to-face with Daki in an instant.] Daki (Thoughts) Huh? He slashed them? So fast… Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s simple. I just have to bring my sword down faster than they can start bending. (Thoughts) I can do it this time. I can slash her. [Action: Tanjirou’s sword meets Daki’s neck. In Tanjirou’s head, Hanako calls out to him.] Hanako Big Bro! [Action: Tanjirou’s hands begin to shake.] Hanako Big Bro, breathe! Please! [Action: Tanjirou struggles to catch his breath and falls to his knees while coughing.] Tanjirou Ugh! Ahh… Ahh… Gah! Daki So pathetic, you humans. Seriously. No matter how you struggle, that’s the best you can do. I feel sorry for you. Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t stop coughing. It’s so hard to breathe…! (Thoughts) I must’ve gone way past my stamina threshold. (Thoughts) All I can see ahead of me is darkness. All I can hear is the sound of my own heartbeat. Daki That’s right. Your wounds won’t be healing anytime soon, so no wonder you’ve ended up like this. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Wield your sword…! Daki I’ll return the favor by slicing your head off! [Action: Nezuko appears behind Daki and kicks through the top of her head. Her body goes flying away.] Nezuko Grrr… Grrr…! [Action: Tanjirou continues coughing.] Nezuko Grrr…! Grrr…! Daki You have a lot of nerve doing that to me! You… Right, it’s you! It’s you, isn’t it?! The one he was talking about was you, huh?! Kibutsuji (Flashback) Daki… There’s a demon who slipped from my grasp, just like Tamayo. (Flashback) Find her and get rid of her. You’re the only one I can turn to. She’s a girl clad in a kimono with a hemp leaf pattern and a checkered belt. Nezuko Grr… Grrr…! Daki Yes… Of course I’ll be happy to torture her to death! As you wish! [Action: Tanjirou coughs again and collapses.] Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko launches herself at Daki.] Daki Is kicking the only thing you know?! [Action: Nezuko prepares to kick Daki, but Daki cuts her leg off with an obi sash.] Daki You damn bottom-feeder demon! [Action: Daki uses an obi sash to cut through Nezuko’s left arm and into her body.] Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Daki swings her obi sashes around, and Nezuko goes flying into a building.] Daki Urah! [Action: Daki goes to find Nezuko.] Daki Could you be any weaker? I can see that you’ve hardly devoured any humans. I wonder how you managed to escape his control. You poor thing! Your torso and lower body went their separate ways, didn’t they? You’d better not move. A half-developed demon like you can’t possibly regenerate right away, I’m sure. We’re both demons, after all. I won’t bully you anymore. I’ll absorb you into my belt, and when morning comes, I’ll kill you by exposing you to the sun. Demons killing each other… Such a waste of time. Nezuko Grr…! [Action: Nezuko gets back up, only her left arm still missing.] Daki What? (Thoughts) Hold on a second. What’s this? (Thoughts) She regenerated her leg. Never mind her leg… How can she be standing? (Thoughts) I know I just severed her body. I know that I felt it. I slashed her for sure. Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko’s arm regenerates instantly.] Daki (Thoughts) Her healing and regeneration speed… is… Upper Rank caliber. Nezuko Ngh… Ugh! [Action: Nezuko bites through her bamboo mouthguard. Her body grows, and vines begin to appear on her body.] Nezuko Grr… Grrr… Daki (Thoughts) What is this cruelty? This intimidating air? (Thoughts) She changed all of a sudden… Takeo (Flashback) Big Bro… You and our sister sure take after each other. You’re gentle but scary when you <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 203 of 341] We’re both demons, after all. I won’t bully you anymore. I’ll absorb you into my belt, and when morning comes, I’ll kill you by exposing you to the sun. Demons killing each other… Such a waste of time. Nezuko Grr…! [Action: Nezuko gets back up, only her left arm still missing.] Daki What? (Thoughts) Hold on a second. What’s this? (Thoughts) She regenerated her leg. Never mind her leg… How can she be standing? (Thoughts) I know I just severed her body. I know that I felt it. I slashed her for sure. Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko’s arm regenerates instantly.] Daki (Thoughts) Her healing and regeneration speed… is… Upper Rank caliber. Nezuko Ngh… Ugh! [Action: Nezuko bites through her bamboo mouthguard. Her body grows, and vines begin to appear on her body.] Nezuko Grr… Grrr… Daki (Thoughts) What is this cruelty? This intimidating air? (Thoughts) She changed all of a sudden… Takeo (Flashback) Big Bro… You and our sister sure take after each other. You’re gentle but scary when you get mad. (Flashback) Like our sister, when that rough-looking grown-up bumped into a kid and hurt him, she got in his face, asking him to apologize. (Flashback) I mean, luckily there were tons of grown-ups around, but… it was scary for me. Since people who get mad for others tend not to have any regard for their own safety. (Flashback) And because of that, they may lose something precious someday. That scares me. Nezuko Grr! [Action: Nezuko disappears momentarily and kicks forward at Daki.] Daki (Thoughts) Another kick… Nezuko Ngh…! [Action: Daki slices through Nezuko’s leg and arm with her obi sashes.] Daki (Thoughts) You’re a one-trick pony, aren’t you? (Thoughts) Your neck is next! Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Nezuko’s leg regenerates, and she kicks down on Daki’s back.] Daki Ahh…! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, Tengen Uzui, Daki, Gyuutarou, women, man [Scene: In a part of the red-light district. Daki has blasted Nezuko into a building. Nezuko struggles to get up from under the rubble.] Nezuko Ngh… Ngh…! [Action: Nezuko gets up from the rubble.] Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Nezuko regenerates her left arm. She bites through her bamboo mouth guard.] Nezuko Ngh! Grr… [Action: Nezuko begins to grow larger, and vine patterns appear on her body.] Nezuko Grr! [Action: Nezuko launches toward Daki and prepares to kick.] Nezuko Grr… [Action: Daki cuts off Nezuko’s arm and legs, but they regenerate instantly.] Nezuko Grr! Daki Ahh…! [Scene: In the red-light district. Nezuko stands over Daki with her foot planted in her back.] Daki Urk… Ahh…! (Thoughts) Why is the leg I chopped off piercing my back?! [Action: Nezuko removes her foot from Daki’s back.] Daki (Thoughts) She regenerated it instantly? No way! (Thoughts) That would make her regenerative powers… greater than mine! [Action: Nezuko stomps through Daki’s arm, severing it.] Daki Gah! [Action: Nezuko smiles cruelly.] Nezuko Heh… [Scene: On a rooftop. Tanjirou remains unable to move.] Takeo Big Bro! [Scene: In Tanjirou’s subconscious. Takeo tries to get Tanjirou to wake up.] Takeo Ngh… Big Bro! Help her! Or our sister… won’t ever be herself anymore! [Scene: In reality. Tanjirou wakes up.] Tanjirou Ah! [Scene: At Nezuko’s location. Nezuko stomps on Daki’s other arm.] Nezuko Ngh! Daki Ahhh! [Action: Nezuko continues beating Daki.] Nezuko Ngh! Ngh! Ngh! Daki Get off me, you little brat! [Action: Daki attacks Nezuko, cutting off her arm and leg and beheading her. Nezuko’s blood splatters onto Daki’s face. Daki jumps back and regenerates her arms.] Daki I’m going to chop you up into little pieces and stuff you into my belt! [Action: Daki launches her obi sashes at Nezuko again and cuts her body into smaller pieces, but they are held together by her blood. Nezuko’s hand grabs one of the obi sashes.] Daki Ah! Nezuko Grr… Daki (Thoughts) She stopped it? With her severed limbs? (Thoughts) No, they’re not severed. Her blood congealed… [Action: Nezuko’s blood on Daki’s fa <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 204 of 341] Takeo Big Bro! [Scene: In Tanjirou’s subconscious. Takeo tries to get Tanjirou to wake up.] Takeo Ngh… Big Bro! Help her! Or our sister… won’t ever be herself anymore! [Scene: In reality. Tanjirou wakes up.] Tanjirou Ah! [Scene: At Nezuko’s location. Nezuko stomps on Daki’s other arm.] Nezuko Ngh! Daki Ahhh! [Action: Nezuko continues beating Daki.] Nezuko Ngh! Ngh! Ngh! Daki Get off me, you little brat! [Action: Daki attacks Nezuko, cutting off her arm and leg and beheading her. Nezuko’s blood splatters onto Daki’s face. Daki jumps back and regenerates her arms.] Daki I’m going to chop you up into little pieces and stuff you into my belt! [Action: Daki launches her obi sashes at Nezuko again and cuts her body into smaller pieces, but they are held together by her blood. Nezuko’s hand grabs one of the obi sashes.] Daki Ah! Nezuko Grr… Daki (Thoughts) She stopped it? With her severed limbs? (Thoughts) No, they’re not severed. Her blood congealed… [Action: Nezuko’s blood on Daki’s face begins to glow and burns.] Daki Ah… Ahhh! (Thoughts) It’s burning me! The blood splatter… just like that day… The fire… The fire! [Action: Daki remembers two hands meeting.] Daki Ah… Ahh… Ahhh!! [Action: The flames around Daki become larger, and Nezuko’s body comes back together.] Nezuko Grr… Urahhh! [Action: Nezuko jumps into the air and kicks down on Daki’s head.] Daki Gah! [Action: Nezuko continues to beat Daki.] Nezuko Ngh! Ngh! Ngh! Fufufu! Ngh! Ngh!! Urah!! Daki Ahh… [Action: Daki smashes through several buildings and lands. Nezuko goes to find her.] Nezuko Haa… Haa… [Action: Nezuko finds a prostitute whose wrist has been cut from Daki’s smashing through the building. Nezuko smells the blood.] Nezuko Ah…! Prostitutes Ngh… Ahh…! Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… Ugh…! Prostitute Ah… [Action: Nezuko launches herself at the prostitute.] Nezuko Urahhh!! Prostitute Ahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou comes in from behind and puts it between Nezuko’s teeth to hold her back.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Stop it! Stop it! [Action: Nezuko falls backward.] Nezuko Ngh… Urahh!! Tanjirou Stop it! You have to tough it out, Nezuko! [Action: Nezuko struggles to get away from Tanjirou.] Nezuko Urahhh!! Ngh! Grr… Grrr! Tanjirou I’m sorry! I’m sorry I made you fight! (Thoughts) I can smell Nezuko’s blood all over the place. I can tell just how badly she was wounded while I was passed out. It hurt, didn’t it? I know you suffered! I’m sorry! But it’s all right now! I won’t let anyone hurt you anymore! Go to sleep, Nezuko! Go to sleep and heal yourself! Nezuko… Gah… Nezu… Nezuko Urah! [Action: Nezuko jumps up with Tanjirou on her back, smashing through the ceiling and onto the upper floor.] Prostitutes Ahh! What? Nezuko Grrr! Prostitute Someone burst through from below! Tanjirou Ngh… Nezuko… Urk… Go to sleep…! Nezuko Urahhh!! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes come flying into the room.] Prostitutes Ahh…! [Action: Daki blasts the wall open.] Daki Really, such nerve doing that to me. So you can use Blood Demon Art, too? A bizarre Blood Demon Art that only burns demons? Not only that, but it’s taking forever for me to heal. This irritates me like you wouldn't believe… like you wouldn’t believe. Tanjirou (Thoughts) This is bad! There are people here! I have to protect them… (Thoughts) Think. Think and take action. (Thoughts) The attack will come any second now. The whole building will get slashed! (Thoughts) Do I dare let go of Nezuko? No… What should I do? The bystanders will get hurt again! [Action: Daki launches her attack at Tanjirou. Before it can reach him, Uzui appears and slashes the obi sashes.] Prostitutes Ngh…! Tanjirou Ah! Nezuko Grr… Grr! Ngh… Uzui Hey. Isn’t this Nezuko Kamado? I see she’s becoming a flashy demon. Nezuko Urahhh!! Tanjirou Ngh… Uzui… [Action: Uzui’s expression turns dark.] Tanjirou Erk…! Uzui After all that grandstanding in front of the Master, what’s this sorry state?! No one ever told her to become a flashy demon! Tanjirou Erk…! Daki You’re a Hashira, ri <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 205 of 341] n Art, too? A bizarre Blood Demon Art that only burns demons? Not only that, but it’s taking forever for me to heal. This irritates me like you wouldn't believe… like you wouldn’t believe. Tanjirou (Thoughts) This is bad! There are people here! I have to protect them… (Thoughts) Think. Think and take action. (Thoughts) The attack will come any second now. The whole building will get slashed! (Thoughts) Do I dare let go of Nezuko? No… What should I do? The bystanders will get hurt again! [Action: Daki launches her attack at Tanjirou. Before it can reach him, Uzui appears and slashes the obi sashes.] Prostitutes Ngh…! Tanjirou Ah! Nezuko Grr… Grr! Ngh… Uzui Hey. Isn’t this Nezuko Kamado? I see she’s becoming a flashy demon. Nezuko Urahhh!! Tanjirou Ngh… Uzui… [Action: Uzui’s expression turns dark.] Tanjirou Erk…! Uzui After all that grandstanding in front of the Master, what’s this sorry state?! No one ever told her to become a flashy demon! Tanjirou Erk…! Daki You’re a Hashira, right? You came to see me? You just made it easy for me. Uzui Shut up. I’m not talking to you. Get lost. You’re no Upper Rank demon. Since you’re too weak. You’re not the one I’ve been searching for. Daki What kind of ridiculous drivel… Ah! [Action: Daki’s neck begins to seep blood. Her body collapses, and her head falls into her lap.] Daki Huh? [Scene: On a rooftop in the red-light district. Inosuke stands on a roof with a sleeping Zenitsu.] Inosuke Dammit!! We lost sight of the God of Festivals! At this rate, we’ll be overtaken! Overtaken in a flashy way! [Action: Zenitsu listens for any sounds. An explosion occurs some distance away. As Inosuke looks around, Zenitsu begins moving.] Inosuke Hm? Hm? Hm? Oh, you spotted him? Wahahaha! Mountain God, Lord Inosuke, is comin’ through! [Scene: In the red-light district. Daki sits with her head in her lap.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) B-Beheaded… Beheaded! (Thoughts) Her head fell off. Was it Uzui who did that? Unbelievable… Uzui Hey. The battle’s not over yet. Get your sister under control. Nezuko Urahhh!! Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko Grr… Prostitutes Ahh! [Action: The prostitutes run out of the room.] Nezuko Ngh… Urahh!! Uzui Stupid brats who start acting cranky don’t belong on the battlefield. Just be unflashy and sing her a lullaby or something. Nezuko Urahh! [Action: Nezuko plants her foot into the floor and launches her and Tanjirou backward, outside of the house. Tanjirou lands on his back with Nezuko on top of him. Nezuko continues to struggle.] Tanjirou Urk… Nezuko Urahhh!! Tanjirou Ngh… Nezu… Nezuko Urahhh!! Grr… Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s no use! My voice isn’t reaching her. She’s not listening to me at all… (Thoughts) What am I gonna do… Mother? Uzui (Flashback) Sing her a lullaby or something. Tanjirou Ah! Nezuko Urahh… Tanjirou ♪ Hushabye… baby bunny on the hill… Tell me why your ears are so very long… ♪ Because when my mother was expecting me, she… [Action: Nezuko headbutts Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ngh… Nezuko Grr… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko headbutts Tanjirou again. Nezuko reaches toward the sky, and Tanjirou grabs her hand.] Tanjirou Guh… ♪ … dined on long leaves from a tree… and that is why my ears are so very long…! Nezuko Ngh… [Scene: In Nezuko’s subconscious. Kie has Nezuko’s head in her lap.] Kie Nezuko… Nezuko… ♪ Hushabye… baby bunny on the hill… [Scene: In Nezuko’s memory. A young Nezuko walks up a hill with Kie.] Kie (Flashback) ♪ … tell me why your eyes are so very red. (Flashback) ♪ Because when my mother was expecting me, she dined on red berries from a tree. (Flashback) ♪ And that is why my eyes are so very red. Nezuko (Flashback) So my brother’s eyes are red because when he was inside your tummy, you ate red berries? Kie (Flashback) Fufu! [Scene: In the present. Nezuko stops struggling and cries loudly.] Nezuko Wahhh!! Tanjirou Nezuko… [Action: Nezuko’s body begins to shrink until she’s about the size of a small child. She falls asleep.] Tanjirou She’s asleep… Mother, she’s asle <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 206 of 341] Grr… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko headbutts Tanjirou again. Nezuko reaches toward the sky, and Tanjirou grabs her hand.] Tanjirou Guh… ♪ … dined on long leaves from a tree… and that is why my ears are so very long…! Nezuko Ngh… [Scene: In Nezuko’s subconscious. Kie has Nezuko’s head in her lap.] Kie Nezuko… Nezuko… ♪ Hushabye… baby bunny on the hill… [Scene: In Nezuko’s memory. A young Nezuko walks up a hill with Kie.] Kie (Flashback) ♪ … tell me why your eyes are so very red. (Flashback) ♪ Because when my mother was expecting me, she dined on red berries from a tree. (Flashback) ♪ And that is why my eyes are so very red. Nezuko (Flashback) So my brother’s eyes are red because when he was inside your tummy, you ate red berries? Kie (Flashback) Fufu! [Scene: In the present. Nezuko stops struggling and cries loudly.] Nezuko Wahhh!! Tanjirou Nezuko… [Action: Nezuko’s body begins to shrink until she’s about the size of a small child. She falls asleep.] Tanjirou She’s asleep… Mother, she’s asleep… She fell asleep… Uzui… [Scene: In the prostitution house. Uzui prepares to leave.] Daki Hey, come back here! Where do you think you’re going?! I can’t believe you had the gall to behead me! You’re going to pay for this, you hear me?! Uzui Haa… Are you still whining and moaning? I have no use for you anymore. Just die an unflashy death. Daki Don’t give me that! In the first place, you said I wasn’t an Upper Rank, didn’t you? Uzui Because you can’t be an Upper Rank. Daki I’m Upper Six, I’ll have you know! Uzui Then why is your head in your hands? That’s beyond weak! Did your brain matter explode or what? Daki I haven’t lost yet, all right?! Because I’m an Upper Rank! Uzui But you’ve lost. It’s totally obvious. Daki I’m really powerful, you know! Right now, I’m still Number 6, but I’m going to get even stronger -- Uzui Not buying it! Daki Ngh… Wahhh!! [Action: Daki begins to cry loudly.] Uzui Woah! Daki I really am Upper Six! I’m telling the truth! I have the number to prove it, too! I’m amazing, you hear me?! Uzui (Thoughts) She’s throwing a tantrum? You’ve gotta be kidding me. (Thoughts) No, wait. Is she ever going to stop talking? [Action: Daki begins punching at the air.] Uzui (Thoughts) Her body isn’t disintegrating even after being beheaded. [Action: Daki begins to punch the ground.] Daki Die! Die! All of you can just die! Wahhh!! [Action: Daki’s head rolls away from her body. Uzui draws his sword.] Daki He cut my head off! He cut my head off! Brother! [Action: Gyuutarou begins to emerge from Daki’s body. Uzui prepares to fight.] Gyuutarou Ugh… [Action: Uzui prepares to behead Gyuutarou, but Gyuutarou dodges.] Uzui Ngh… [Action: Daki continues crying. Uzui turns to see that she and Gyuutarou have moved to the other side of the room. Gyuutarou is reattaching Daki’s head.] Gyuutarou Come on, there’s no use crying. Can’t you even reattach your own head by yourself? You sure aren’t the sharpest tool in the shed, are you? Uzui (Thoughts) She didn’t die even after I beheaded her. (Thoughts) Who’s that other one that emerged from her back? His reflexes are beyond belief! Gyuutarou Is that a burn on your face? Look, you need to take care of your face… [Action: Gyuutarou heals the burns on Daki’s face.] Gyuutarou … since you were born with such a pretty face. [Action: Uzui launches himself at Gyuutarou but ends up getting sliced in the forehead by Gyuutarou’s scythes.] Gyuutarou Huh, not bad. You stopped my attack, didn’t you? Even though I was going for the kill. Good for you, man. Good for you. Lucky you, man. That face of yours is nice. I like your skin, too. Not a blemish, birthmark, or scar to be seen, huh? And you have some meat on your bones, too. I can’t gain weight, no matter what. You’re a tall guy, too. I can see you’re well over six feet tall. You must get tons of attention from the ladies, don’t you? I envy you. How I envy you! Would you mind just dropping dead?! In the most agonizing way, at that. Like getting skinned ali <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 207 of 341] after I beheaded her. (Thoughts) Who’s that other one that emerged from her back? His reflexes are beyond belief! Gyuutarou Is that a burn on your face? Look, you need to take care of your face… [Action: Gyuutarou heals the burns on Daki’s face.] Gyuutarou … since you were born with such a pretty face. [Action: Uzui launches himself at Gyuutarou but ends up getting sliced in the forehead by Gyuutarou’s scythes.] Gyuutarou Huh, not bad. You stopped my attack, didn’t you? Even though I was going for the kill. Good for you, man. Good for you. Lucky you, man. That face of yours is nice. I like your skin, too. Not a blemish, birthmark, or scar to be seen, huh? And you have some meat on your bones, too. I can’t gain weight, no matter what. You’re a tall guy, too. I can see you’re well over six feet tall. You must get tons of attention from the ladies, don’t you? I envy you. How I envy you! Would you mind just dropping dead?! In the most agonizing way, at that. Like getting skinned alive or maybe getting your belly slit open. And one more thing… Daki Brother! It’s not just him. There are more. Kill the one who burned me, too. Promise me! I’ve been toiling away, and yet I’ve really been giving it my all! All by myself! And yet, everyone got in my way and bullied me! They all ganged up on me and bullied me! Gyuutarou I see, I see. That’s unforgivable for sure. My sweet little sister was doing her best with what little brains she had… so I’ll massacre everyone who had the nerve to bully her. Time to exact it. That’s my way. I’ll exact the same damage you inflicted on me for sure. You’re going to spin round and round when you die… because my name is Gyuutarou! [Action: Gyuutarou throws his scythes at Uzui. The roof of the prostitution house explodes upward.] Tanjirou Ah! (Thoughts) What are those? Sickles? (Thoughts) The sickles are spinning and heading back. They’re not the same weapons as the Belt Demon’s. (Thoughts) What’s going on? Is it a new demon? (Thoughts) I can smell Uzui’s blood… I have to back him up! [Action: Inosuke and Zenitsu arrive at the scene.] Inosuke Wahaha! I’m here now, dammit! Tanjirou Ah…! Inosuke Inosuke has arrived, dumbass! Depend on me, yours truly! Tanjirou Inosuke! Zenitsu! Zenitsu, are you asleep? Inosuke Urahhh!! Tanjirou Both of you, go back up Uzui! Please! Inosuke Just relax and leave it to me, dammit! I’m ready to go berserk! Yours truly, Lord Inosuke, in a real flashy way, too! Tanjirou Sorry! I’m going to go put Nezuko back in her box! So just give me a second, okay? [Action: Tanjirou runs off with Nezuko.] Inosuke Granted! Tanjirou Thanks! [Action: The building begins to crumble. Uzui stands with his swords pointed toward Daki and Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou How envious I am… You really are a good-looking guy, aren’t you? Protecting those humans… Showing off like that… I envy you. In their eyes, you’re their savor, aren’t you? I bet their affection and gratitude toward you know no bounds, huh?! Uzui Well, yeah. I’m a flashy, glamorous ladies’ man, so that’s a no-brainer. And I even have three wives, no less. Gyuutarou Did you just say you have three wives? Are you kidding me… Are you?! That’s unforgivable!! [Action: Gyuutarou covers his sickles with his blood.] Gyuutarou Blood Demon Art… Flying Blood Sickles! [Action: Splatters of blood go flying at Uzui.] Uzui (Thoughts) Slashes of blood like thin blades! And this many of them! I can’t handle them all while protecting these people! [Action: Uzui releases some small explosives, sending Daki and Gyuutarou flying back.] Gyuutarou What was that? An explosion? He dropped down to the first floor, huh? Uzui Run! Find a place to hide! Man R-Right! [Action: The man and prostitute run away.] Gyuutarou You’re not getting away! Bend, Flying Blood Sickles. [Action: Gyuutarou sends more attacks at Uzui. He continues blocking them.] Uzui (Thoughts) So he can control the slashes themselves? Blood slashes that keep moving until they hit their target <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 208 of 341] , yeah. I’m a flashy, glamorous ladies’ man, so that’s a no-brainer. And I even have three wives, no less. Gyuutarou Did you just say you have three wives? Are you kidding me… Are you?! That’s unforgivable!! [Action: Gyuutarou covers his sickles with his blood.] Gyuutarou Blood Demon Art… Flying Blood Sickles! [Action: Splatters of blood go flying at Uzui.] Uzui (Thoughts) Slashes of blood like thin blades! And this many of them! I can’t handle them all while protecting these people! [Action: Uzui releases some small explosives, sending Daki and Gyuutarou flying back.] Gyuutarou What was that? An explosion? He dropped down to the first floor, huh? Uzui Run! Find a place to hide! Man R-Right! [Action: The man and prostitute run away.] Gyuutarou You’re not getting away! Bend, Flying Blood Sickles. [Action: Gyuutarou sends more attacks at Uzui. He continues blocking them.] Uzui (Thoughts) So he can control the slashes themselves? Blood slashes that keep moving until they hit their target and explode! (Thoughts) Those siblings… The sister didn’t die even after she was decapitated. That’s just unreal. (Thoughts) Can I destroy them both if I behead the brother instead? Is the brother the main unit? (Thoughts) Either way, I just have to do it! (Thoughts) From what I can hear, most of the people upstairs have fled! [Action: Uzui throws some explosives into the air and slices them with his sword. A large explosion occurs.] Inosuke Woah! Look out! Uzui Well, I can tell it’s not going to be a walk in the park. [Action: Daki’s obi sashes unravel from around herself and Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou The thing about us… is that we’re two people in one! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Nezuko Kamado, Tengen Uzui, Daki, Gyuutarou, Makio, Suma, Hinatsuru, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Kei Kamado, man, women [Scene: At night, in the Entertainment District. Tanjirou carries Nezuko on his back as he runs through the streets.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Thank goodness Nezuko’s asleep. Nezuko (Flashback) Urahhh! Tanjirou (Flashback) Nezuko! Stop it! Kie (Flashback) ♪ Hushabye, baby bunny on the hill… Tell me why your eyes are so very red. Nezuko (Flashback) Wahhh! [Action: Tanjirou jumps onto a rooftop and places Nezuko in her box.] Tanjirou You sleep tight now. (Thoughts) I can still fight. I can still move. This time… I’m going to fight to the end… to the very end! [Scene: At night, in the Entertainment District. Uzui faces off against Daki and Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou Tsk… This really pisses me off. You’re good-looking, you have three wives, and on top of that, you’re full of swagger. You’re different, aren’t you? You’re not like any of the other Hashira I’ve killed. You must’ve been special since the day you were born. A chosen talent, right? That makes me so jealous. I need you to die as soon as possible! Uzui Talent? Ha. Gyuutarou Huh? Uzui Do I look like someone with any talent? If someone like me gives that impression, you really are living a blessed life. Gyuutarou Huh? Uzui You may be centuries old, but if you’ve stayed shut up in a place like this, I guess you can’t help but be ignorant of the real world. Daki What do you know about it?! Uzui I know, all right. But you have no clue, do you? See, this country is vast. It’s teeming with people who’d blow your mind. Some are complete enigmas. Some can take up a sword and become a Hashira in two months. Me, chosen? Don’t give me that crap! Just how many lives do you think I’ve let slip through my fingers until now? (Thoughts) That’s right… I can’t be like Rengoku! Gyuutarou Grr… Then how do you explain it? My Blood Sickles are drenched with deadly poison, yet you simply refuse to die! Uzui I come from a line of shinobi. I’ve become resistant, so poison doesn’t work on me. Daki The shinobi were wiped out during the Edo Period. Don’t give us that crap! Uzui That’s no lie. (Thoughts) The shinobi exist. I had nine brothers and sisters. Seven of them died by the ti <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 209 of 341] living a blessed life. Gyuutarou Huh? Uzui You may be centuries old, but if you’ve stayed shut up in a place like this, I guess you can’t help but be ignorant of the real world. Daki What do you know about it?! Uzui I know, all right. But you have no clue, do you? See, this country is vast. It’s teeming with people who’d blow your mind. Some are complete enigmas. Some can take up a sword and become a Hashira in two months. Me, chosen? Don’t give me that crap! Just how many lives do you think I’ve let slip through my fingers until now? (Thoughts) That’s right… I can’t be like Rengoku! Gyuutarou Grr… Then how do you explain it? My Blood Sickles are drenched with deadly poison, yet you simply refuse to die! Uzui I come from a line of shinobi. I’ve become resistant, so poison doesn’t work on me. Daki The shinobi were wiped out during the Edo Period. Don’t give us that crap! Uzui That’s no lie. (Thoughts) The shinobi exist. I had nine brothers and sisters. Seven of them died by the time I turned 15. (Thoughts) Panicked by our clan’s decline, my father, just like a man possessed, forced us to submit to brutal training. (Thoughts) The only survivors were myself and my brother, who was two years younger. (Thoughts) My brother was exactly like my father. The same mindset, the same mannerisms. His subordinates were pawns. His wives were expendable if they produced heirs. No one else ever had any say. Resolutely indifferent. (Thoughts) And I… didn’t want to become like him! [Scene: In the past. Uzui speaks with Ubuyashiki at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.] Ubuyashiki (Flashback) It’s hard, isn’t it, Tengen? The path you have chosen. (Flashback) Rejecting the values that shape you, that were instilled in you during your childhood, even as you place yourself on the battlefield… That’s surely agonizing. (Flashback) Carrying all that conflict and quandaries inside yourself, you still… all of you still persist in moving forward and battling on. Isn’t that right? So that you can protect other people’s lives. (Flashback) Thank you. You’re a remarkable child. Uzui (Flashback) Ah… (Thoughts) I’m the one who should be grateful. [Scene: In the present. Uzui regains his spirit.] Uzui (Thoughts) Master, for your sake, I’d never think twice about laying down my life. I can surely accomplish anything. (Thoughts) Those who have baggage like conflict or quandaries are spineless fools. That’s always been the story of my life. Gyuutarou Hm? Hm? Hmm? Hehe… Hehehehe… Uzui What the hell are you laughing about? Gyuutarou The poison’s slowly affecting you, after all. Slowly but surely. Claiming it didn’t work on you was just bravado! Pretty humiliating, huh? Hehehehe… [Action: Uzui slams his sword into the ground and stomps his foot.] Uzui Oh, no! It has absolutely no effect on me! Wanna see me dance? I’m so on fire that I could eat 100 bowls of tempura udon! In a flashy way, that is! [Action: Uzui launches forward. Gyuutarou jumps back to dodge his attack. Uzui kicks Daki’s stomach and sends her into the air.] Daki Ah…! Gyuutarou Grr… Don’t you dare kick my little sister! Daki You scumbag! [Action: Daki and Gyuutarou move to attack Uzui. Uzui throws a few explosive rounds into the air.] Gyuutarou Ah…! [Action: Gyuutarou dodges the explosive rounds, but Daki’s obi sashes hit them, causing them to explode.] Daki Ah… Ahh! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Well, those are unique explosions. They can inflict damage to a demon’s body and explode with the slightest friction from a strike. (Thoughts) She got hit because she slashed one without realizing that. She’s always taking a hit, that one! [Action: Uzui moves to attack Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou Ah! Guh… [Action: Uzui’s blade extends toward Gyuutarou’s neck.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) The blade is extending…! [Action: Gyuutarou sees that Uzui is holding onto the tip of his sword.] Gyuutarou What…? (Thoughts) He’s holding onto the tip of his sword. What kind of insane grip does he have?! Uzui (Thoughts) Go! [A <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 210 of 341] Uzui kicks Daki’s stomach and sends her into the air.] Daki Ah…! Gyuutarou Grr… Don’t you dare kick my little sister! Daki You scumbag! [Action: Daki and Gyuutarou move to attack Uzui. Uzui throws a few explosive rounds into the air.] Gyuutarou Ah…! [Action: Gyuutarou dodges the explosive rounds, but Daki’s obi sashes hit them, causing them to explode.] Daki Ah… Ahh! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Well, those are unique explosions. They can inflict damage to a demon’s body and explode with the slightest friction from a strike. (Thoughts) She got hit because she slashed one without realizing that. She’s always taking a hit, that one! [Action: Uzui moves to attack Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou Ah! Guh… [Action: Uzui’s blade extends toward Gyuutarou’s neck.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) The blade is extending…! [Action: Gyuutarou sees that Uzui is holding onto the tip of his sword.] Gyuutarou What…? (Thoughts) He’s holding onto the tip of his sword. What kind of insane grip does he have?! Uzui (Thoughts) Go! [Action: Gyuutarou knocks Uzui’s sword away.] Gyuutarou Guh…! [Action: Gyuutarou’s neck and scarf are cut.] Gyuutarou Ngh… Uzui Tsk… Damn, I botched the chance to finish off this one! [Action: Daki holds onto her head nearby.] Daki Urahhh! He beheaded me again! Damn you! Damn you… I’ll make you pay for this! It’s not fair… It’s not fair. Why am I the one who’s always getting beheaded? Ahhh!! Gyuutarou You… You’re onto us, aren’t you? Uzui About what? Gyuutarou Not that finding out about us will do you any good! You’re going to die a slow and steady death, anyway. Even as we speak, we’re creeping toward victory, aren’t we? [Action: Inosuke and Zenitsu, who is still asleep, arrive on scene.] Inosuke I don’t know about that! Better not forget me! Not only yours truly, Lord Inosuke, but his minion is here, as well! Zenitsu Mm… Gyuutarou Who the hell are these guys? Daki Huh…? [Action: Tanjirou also arrives on scene.] Gyuutarou Ah… Huh? Daki Ah…! Tanjirou Ngh…! [Scene: Elsewhere in the Entertainment District. Residents are fleeing.] Man Ngh… Prostitutes Ahh… Makio If you’re wounded, come this way! Suma Everyone else, please flee from here! [Action: Hinatsuru begins to make her escape.] [Scene: At Tanjirou’s location. Gyuutarou and Daki prepare to fight against Tanjirou, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Uzui.] Gyuutarou Tsk… Daki Heh… Inosuke Hahahaha! Uzui Hey, you guys… Talk about flashy entrances! That’s what I like to see! [Scene: In the Entertainment District. Tanjirou, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Uzui prepare to fight.] Gyuutarou Ha! You can summon all the underlings you want, but there’ll still be no blissful future waiting for you! You’re all going to die, anyway, so stop staring with those sparkling eyes! Tanjirou (Thoughts) There are two demons now. How did that happen? (Thoughts) Also, the Belt Demon isn’t dead. Are they both Upper Six? Splintered off from each other? (Thoughts) If that’s the case… the main unit has to be this man! (Thoughts) His scent is different. The weight of his scent… It feels like the back of my throat’s gone numb! [Action: Tanjirou begins to tremble.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My hands are shaking. I wonder if it’s from fatigue. Or… is it fear? (Thoughts) No! Even so, I… we…! Uzui We’re going to win! Us, the Demon Slayers! Daki There’s no way you can win! Not when the Hashira who’s your only hope is ravaged by poison. Tanjirou Ah… Poison? Uzui Oh, we’re going to win easy, you dumbass bottom-feeders! I’m at the top of my game when I’m shackled by poison in my system! Daki Oh, spare us your bravado! Uzui Shut up! Don’t you dare underestimate humans! All three of these boys are my brilliant Tsuguko! They have relentless grit! Inosuke Haha! Yeah, we do! Uzui Even if their limbs fall off, they won’t let go! And I’ve already identified how to bring you down! Beheading you at the same time! Both of you at the same time! Am I right? Tanjirou Ahh… Uzui Otherwise, there’d be no reason to disperse your respective skills, rather tha <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 211 of 341] ent. The weight of his scent… It feels like the back of my throat’s gone numb! [Action: Tanjirou begins to tremble.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) My hands are shaking. I wonder if it’s from fatigue. Or… is it fear? (Thoughts) No! Even so, I… we…! Uzui We’re going to win! Us, the Demon Slayers! Daki There’s no way you can win! Not when the Hashira who’s your only hope is ravaged by poison. Tanjirou Ah… Poison? Uzui Oh, we’re going to win easy, you dumbass bottom-feeders! I’m at the top of my game when I’m shackled by poison in my system! Daki Oh, spare us your bravado! Uzui Shut up! Don’t you dare underestimate humans! All three of these boys are my brilliant Tsuguko! They have relentless grit! Inosuke Haha! Yeah, we do! Uzui Even if their limbs fall off, they won’t let go! And I’ve already identified how to bring you down! Beheading you at the same time! Both of you at the same time! Am I right? Tanjirou Ahh… Uzui Otherwise, there’d be no reason to disperse your respective skills, rather than assimilating your weak sister into yourself! Haha~! Easy-peasy, you two! Inosuke Hahahaha! I see! It’s that simple! We’ve as good as won, huh? Gyuutarou All those Demon Slayers perished because they couldn’t do that simple thing. Not even the Hashira! Fifteen for me and seven for my sister. Daki You heard him! Not a single one lived to see daybreak! [Action: Zenitsu takes a deep breath and prepares for battle.] Daki Long nights are always on our side, after all. Every last one of you, just die! [Action: Daki launches an attack at Uzui. Zenitsu takes a deep breath and launches his own attack.] Inosuke Oh? Daki Gah! Guh… [Action: Zenitsu attacks Daki, and the two blast out of the building and into the air.] Tanjirou Zenitsu! Inosuke Leave that worm woman to me and Sleepyhead! You two go defeat that praying mantis! Got that?! Tanjirou Watch your back! Inosuke Sure thing! [Action: Inosuke leaves to join Zenitsu.] Gyuutarou I won’t let you kill my sister. [Scene: On the rooftop of a building. Zenitsu and Daki land.] Daki You! You’re the one from… Zenitsu I have something to say to you. Apologize to the girl you hurt by pulling her ear. Daki Huh? Zenitsu Even if it was your earnings that provided them with their basic needs… that still doesn’t make those girls your belongings. You have no right to do whatever you want to them. Daki Don’t bore me with your stupid lecture. In what world does someone as ugly as you get to speak to me as an equal? In this city, women are merchandise. The same as objects. Getting sold, bought, and destroyed… The owner is free to do with them as she chooses. Ugly people have no right to eat any meals. The inept shouldn’t be treated as humans. Zenitsu You shouldn’t do the same horrible things to others that were done to you. Daki, Gyuutarou You’re wrong about that. The horrible things done to us, the things that made us suffer… We do them back to others and collect on those debts. We can never make up for our own misfortune unless we collect it from the blessed. Because that’s the way we live our lives! [Action: A third eye opens on Daki’s forehead.] Daki, Gyuutarou We’ve killed off everyone who’s ever leveled false accusations at us, right? We’re going to slash your windpipes just like we did to the others! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Unbelievable bloodlust! It’s giving me chills from my elbows to my neck! (Thoughts) No wonder. You’re up against the Upper Six demon! Get ahold of yourself! (Thoughts) Uzui has been poisoned. I have to protect him! (Thoughts) Strike with your sword the instant he moves! The second he moves an inch! In that instant! [Action: Gyuutarou has his blood sickles at Tanjirou’s throat in an instant.] Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) Swing it! Swing your sword! Evade it! Evade it! Bend backward! Bend…! Gah…! [Action: Uzui picks Tanjirou up and flings him over his shoulder. Uzui and Gyuutarou are locked in battle. Tanjirou lands.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What are you doing? He protected you instead, and no <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 212 of 341] collect it from the blessed. Because that’s the way we live our lives! [Action: A third eye opens on Daki’s forehead.] Daki, Gyuutarou We’ve killed off everyone who’s ever leveled false accusations at us, right? We’re going to slash your windpipes just like we did to the others! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Unbelievable bloodlust! It’s giving me chills from my elbows to my neck! (Thoughts) No wonder. You’re up against the Upper Six demon! Get ahold of yourself! (Thoughts) Uzui has been poisoned. I have to protect him! (Thoughts) Strike with your sword the instant he moves! The second he moves an inch! In that instant! [Action: Gyuutarou has his blood sickles at Tanjirou’s throat in an instant.] Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) Swing it! Swing your sword! Evade it! Evade it! Bend backward! Bend…! Gah…! [Action: Uzui picks Tanjirou up and flings him over his shoulder. Uzui and Gyuutarou are locked in battle. Tanjirou lands.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What are you doing? He protected you instead, and now you’re a hindrance! [Action: Daki’s attack comes through the roof, cutting Tanjirou off from Uzui and Gyuutarou. Tanjirou blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Tons of Belts from up above! Daki Hahahaha! Hahahaha! [Action: Inosuke joins Zenitsu on the rooftop.] Inosuke Urgh! Woah! Three eyes?! Daki I can see everything! All of your movements! Now that my brother’s awake, what you’re seeing now is my true power! Inosuke Shut up! Stop screeching in that damn shrill voice! Gyuutarou Fufufufu… Them being your Tsuguko was a lie, right? Your movements are so out of sync! What a total bust! [Action: Inosuke and Zenitsu block Daki’s attacks.] Inosuke Gah! Ngh! Daki Haha! Hahahaha! You can’t even get close to me! Inosuke Shut up, worm woman! If you want to prove anything, why don’t you shut your trap and see if you can kill us?! Daki Heh… All right, as you wish! [Action: Daki launches another attack. Her obi sashes smash through the roof toward Uzui and Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou Haha… Uzui Ngh! [Action: Uzui releases more explosives. Gyuutarou backs off, and Daki’s obi sashes are flung away.] Gyuutarou You can just die! [Action: Gyuutarou continues his attacks.] Uzui (Thoughts) So quick! He really is like a praying mantis! What’s up with these slashes? [Action: Uzui is slashed twice.] Uzui Ngh… [Action: Gyuutarou throws his blood sickles. They begin making their way back toward Uzui.] Uzui (Thoughts) There’s no way out of this! [Action: Tanjirou blocks Gyuutarou’s blood sickles.] Tanjirou Urah…! (Thoughts) Grr… Heavy! These slashes are so heavy! Ngh…! (Thoughts) Sidestep it! Ward off the blow! If you take the blow head-on, it’ll snap your blade in two! (Thoughts) If it’s power versus power, the weaker side always loses! (Thoughts) Don’t misjudge the flow of power and ward it off as you should! (Thoughts) The flexible Water Breathing technique is better for defence! (Thoughts) If it’s only to ward off the blow… my blade never would’ve gotten nicked! [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath and wards off Gyuutarou’s blood sickles.] Uzui Ngh… (Thoughts) Sound Breathing, Fifth Form. String Performance! [Action: Uzui launches an attack. Gyuutarou steps back.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) You can assault me with your noisy moves, but it’ll do you no good! [Action: Gyuutarou launches forward again. Daki launches her own attacks.] Daki Hahahaha! Die! Die! You ugly toads! Inosuke Gahhh! It’s not just the Belts! Now we have blood blades flying toward us! What’s going on? I can’t get near that worm woman! Dammit! These blood blades are big trouble! I can feel it all over my body that just a scratch would be deadly! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes fly toward Uzui and Gyuutarou. Tanjirou stabs through them before they can reach Uzui.] Tanjirou Ngh! Gyuutarou Tsk…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Be useful! Don’t let him attack as much! Find a way to win! Uzui (Thoughts) He’s not going to hold up much longer! It’s a miracle he can still move at all. (Thoughts) That shoulder w <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 213 of 341] anjirou takes a deep breath and wards off Gyuutarou’s blood sickles.] Uzui Ngh… (Thoughts) Sound Breathing, Fifth Form. String Performance! [Action: Uzui launches an attack. Gyuutarou steps back.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) You can assault me with your noisy moves, but it’ll do you no good! [Action: Gyuutarou launches forward again. Daki launches her own attacks.] Daki Hahahaha! Die! Die! You ugly toads! Inosuke Gahhh! It’s not just the Belts! Now we have blood blades flying toward us! What’s going on? I can’t get near that worm woman! Dammit! These blood blades are big trouble! I can feel it all over my body that just a scratch would be deadly! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes fly toward Uzui and Gyuutarou. Tanjirou stabs through them before they can reach Uzui.] Tanjirou Ngh! Gyuutarou Tsk…! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Be useful! Don’t let him attack as much! Find a way to win! Uzui (Thoughts) He’s not going to hold up much longer! It’s a miracle he can still move at all. (Thoughts) That shoulder wound must be really deep. He seems to have stopped the bleeding, but it’s touch and go! (Thoughts) That left hand tied to his hilt is the only thing keeping his sword in his grip! (Thoughts) All because I got poisoned…! (Thoughts) I have to take care of this, or we’ll be wiped out! [Action: Tanjirou blocks Daki’s attack and is sent flying. He continues to block the attacks.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) I can’t breathe. This furious attack is leaving me gasping! (Thoughts) I’m about to black out! I have to find a way… to start Recovery Breathing! Gyuutarou Haah~! Uzui Ngh…! [Action: Hinatsuru arrives on scene.] Hinatsuru Ngh… Ugh… Grr! [Action: Hinatsuru brings out a large kunai-firing weapon and shoots it toward Uzui and Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou Ngh… (Thoughts) What are those? Kunai? (Thoughts) It’s going to be a pain, dealing with this many of them in front of a Hashira. (Thoughts) It’s so annoying that they’re so small. There are still three fledgling Demon Slayers, too… (Thoughts) Well, even if they hit me, those things are no… (Thoughts) No. Would they really try to pull off such a meaningless attack? (Thoughts) Blood Demon Art, Rampant Arc Rampage! [Action: Gyuutarou deflects Hinatsuru’s attack.] Hinatsuru (Thoughts) He’s creating a dome with the slashes! [Action: Uzui launches toward Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Hey, hey, hey! What’s going on here? He’s coming at me! (Thoughts) There’s one stuck in you. A kunai, piercing you, too! (Thoughts) That’s right, he’s a shinobi. Not a swordsman. This guy’s always had otherworldly senses. [Action: Gyuutarou slashes at Uzui. Uzui dodges the attack and slices Gyuutarou’s legs off. A kunai pierces Gyuutarou’s neck.] Gyuutarou What the…! Uzui Heh… Gyuutarou (Thoughts) My legs won’t regenerate. I knew it! They’re laced with something! (Thoughts) This kunai! Probably with something extracted from wisteria! M-My body’s going numb! [Action: Tanjirou launches forward and aims for Gyuutarou’s neck.] Tanjirou Ngh! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Hey, not too shabby! Starting to get in sync in such a short time! Pretty amusing! Hinatsuru (Thoughts) Please! Tanjirou Urahhh!! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Tengen Uzui, Hinatsuru, Makio, Suma, Daki, Gyuutarou [Scene: In the entertainment district. Hinatsuru fires a kunai-shooting device at Gyuutarou. He blocks most of the kunai knives, but Uzui launches toward him and cuts his legs off. As he falls back, Gyuutarou is struck by a kunai in his neck.] Gyuutarou Wha… Uzui Heh… Hinatsuru (Thoughts) Please work! Just for a second! (Thoughts) That way… someone can behead him for sure! Tanjirou Urahh! Uzui Urahh! [Scene: In the past, at the Uzui family grave. Uzui places incense on the grave as Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma stand behind him. Everyone prays.] Uzui If my siblings were still alive… [Action: Uzui pours a bottle of sake over the grave.] Uzui … maybe we would’ve gone drinking one day. Sorry, but I still haven’t manage <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 214 of 341] uutarou (Thoughts) Hey, not too shabby! Starting to get in sync in such a short time! Pretty amusing! Hinatsuru (Thoughts) Please! Tanjirou Urahhh!! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Tengen Uzui, Hinatsuru, Makio, Suma, Daki, Gyuutarou [Scene: In the entertainment district. Hinatsuru fires a kunai-shooting device at Gyuutarou. He blocks most of the kunai knives, but Uzui launches toward him and cuts his legs off. As he falls back, Gyuutarou is struck by a kunai in his neck.] Gyuutarou Wha… Uzui Heh… Hinatsuru (Thoughts) Please work! Just for a second! (Thoughts) That way… someone can behead him for sure! Tanjirou Urahh! Uzui Urahh! [Scene: In the past, at the Uzui family grave. Uzui places incense on the grave as Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma stand behind him. Everyone prays.] Uzui If my siblings were still alive… [Action: Uzui pours a bottle of sake over the grave.] Uzui … maybe we would’ve gone drinking one day. Sorry, but I still haven’t managed to die yet. But I did bring some fine sake, so cut me some slack. One day, we’ll all drink together over there. [Action: Uzui, Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma sit down for lunch at the gravesite. Uzui drinks a cup of sake.] Uzui Ahh~! Now, in their honor, dig in and be as flashy as you can! [Action: Uzui takes something to eat.] Uzui Woah, these are tasty! Don’t hold back, you three. Hinatsuru Lord Tengen, do you… Uzui Huh? Hinatsuru Lord Tengen, do you still think about your deceased siblings? Uzui Sure. Not a day goes by that I don’t recall them. Hinatsuru Ah… Uzui Even now, it seems like yesterday that I left my homeland with you three. [Action: Uzui takes another thing to eat.] Uzui Hey, this one’s tasty, too! Come on, join me! Wives Right… [Action: Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma take some food.] Suma Ah… Delicious! Makio Hey! Would it kill you to show some restraint? Hinatsuru Now, now… Suma But Lord Tengen told us to dig in! Here you go, Makio! Makio Mmph…! Mm… Delicious. Suma Isn’t it? Hahaha! Fufufufu… Uzui Someday, I’m going to Hell. Wives Ah… Uzui Whoops! I shouldn’t have said that. I don’t need another tongue-lashing from you three. I’m going to live the flashiest life possible for my siblings’ sakes. With you three, that is. Wives Right. [Action: A breeze blows through the area, bringing cherry blossoms toward the group.] Wives Oh… Ahh… Hinatsuru How lovely. [Action: Uzui plucks a cherry blossom petal from Hinatsuru’s hair.] Hinatsuru Ah… Th-Thank you very much. Uzui Sure. [Action: Makio puts cherry blossom petals in her hair.] Makio Lord Tengen! Lord Tengen! Me, too! Me, too! Uzui You plastered them on yourself, didn’t you? Makio You’re so cruel, Lord Tengen! Hinatsuru Lord Tengen, would you mind giving me that petal? Uzui I don’t mind at all, but there are tons of them everywhere. Hinatsuru That’s the one I want. [Action: Uzui gives Hinatsuru the flower petal. She holds it to her chest.] Hinatsuru Heh… Thank you very much. Makio, Suma Ahhh… [Action: Makio and Suma rush toward Uzui.] Uzui Erk! Makio, Suma Lord Tengen, I want one, too! Uzui Huh? Just pick up one of these petals yourselves! Hinatsuru Ah… Makio, Suma You’re so cruel! Hinatsuru Mm… [Scene: In the present. Hinatsuru watches as Tanjirou and Uzui rush toward Gyuutarou.] Hinatsuru (Thoughts) Lord Tengen! Uzui Ngh! Tanjirou Urahh! [Action: Gyuutarou regenerates his legs instantly.] Uzui (Thoughts) He regenerated his legs?! (Thoughts) Dammit! He’s already neutralized the poison! Gyuutarou Man, that sure packed a punch… This poison, I mean… Blood Demon Art… [Action: Waves of Gyuutarou’s blood circle his arms.] Gyuutarou … Rotating Circular Slashes, Flying Blood Scythes! Tanjirou Ngh…! Uzui (Thoughts) Slashing us without even swinging his arms?! Over a wide range! Tanjirou Grr… Ah! [Action: As Tanjirou is being attacked by Gyuutarou, Uzui kicks him away.] Uzui Sound Breathing, Fourth Form… Constant Resounding Slashes! [Action: Uzui and Gyuutarou are locked in battle.] Uzui <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 215 of 341] akio and Suma rush toward Uzui.] Uzui Erk! Makio, Suma Lord Tengen, I want one, too! Uzui Huh? Just pick up one of these petals yourselves! Hinatsuru Ah… Makio, Suma You’re so cruel! Hinatsuru Mm… [Scene: In the present. Hinatsuru watches as Tanjirou and Uzui rush toward Gyuutarou.] Hinatsuru (Thoughts) Lord Tengen! Uzui Ngh! Tanjirou Urahh! [Action: Gyuutarou regenerates his legs instantly.] Uzui (Thoughts) He regenerated his legs?! (Thoughts) Dammit! He’s already neutralized the poison! Gyuutarou Man, that sure packed a punch… This poison, I mean… Blood Demon Art… [Action: Waves of Gyuutarou’s blood circle his arms.] Gyuutarou … Rotating Circular Slashes, Flying Blood Scythes! Tanjirou Ngh…! Uzui (Thoughts) Slashing us without even swinging his arms?! Over a wide range! Tanjirou Grr… Ah! [Action: As Tanjirou is being attacked by Gyuutarou, Uzui kicks him away.] Uzui Sound Breathing, Fourth Form… Constant Resounding Slashes! [Action: Uzui and Gyuutarou are locked in battle.] Uzui Ngh… Urah! Urahh! [Action: The attacks eventually stop.] Uzui Ngh… (Thoughts) He vanished! Ngh… Grr… Hinatsuru Lord Tengen, behind you! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes attack Uzui from behind. He dodges them.] Uzui Ngh… Hinatsu… Ngh… [Action: As the obi sashes surround Uzui, Hinatsuru throws her kunai knives at them.] Hinatsuru I’ll draw the belts toward myself! Lord Tengen, don’t mind me! Go look for the dem -- [Action: Gyuutarou covers Hinatsuru’s mouth with his hand.] Gyuutarou Well, you have a lot of nerve. I’m sure going to mind you, you hear me? Uzui Hinatsuru!! Ngh… [Action: Daki’s obi sashes fly toward Uzui again. He blocks the attack.] Uzui (Thoughts) Dammit! The belts are blocking me! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes form a dome around Uzui.] Uzui (Thoughts) Hinatsuru! [Scene: In the past. Uzui stands in a field as the sun sets.] Suma (Flashback) Wow! It’s so beautiful here, isn’t it, Lord Tengen? (Flashback) I wish I could become a dragonfly and soar like that! Uzui (Flashback) Hey, that’s a flashy dream if I ever heard one. Makio (Flashback) There you go again, sounding like a fool! Suma (Flashback) What~? That’s so not true! I hate you, Makio! Makio (Flashback) What was that? I dare you to say that again! Hinatsuru (Flashback) Heh… Uzui (Flashback) Huh? Hinatsuru (Flashback) Fufufu… Fufufufu! (Flashback) Lord Tengen… After defeating an Upper Rank demon, let’s withdraw from the front lines… and live as ordinary people. (Flashback) Though we were raised as shinobi, and though it won’t bring back the lives that we took, we still need to set things right somewhere along the line… or else we can never hold our heads up as long as we live. (Flashback) When that day comes, all four of us might not be alive. But no hard feelings, all right? Heh… [Scene: In the present. Uzui comes to his senses.] Uzui Ngh… Grr! [Action: Uzui cuts Daki’s obi sashes away.] Uzui Leave her alone!! Tanjirou Ngh! (Thoughts) Move! Move, move, move! Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou gets back up and runs toward Hinatsuru and Gyuutarou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Another person is about to be killed! Another person is about to be killed before my eyes! (Thoughts) Close the distance! Jump! Up on the roof! (Thoughts) You can’t always be the one under protection! Try to be even a little bit useful! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes fly toward Tanjirou. Tanjirou blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh! (Thoughts) He doesn’t see me as a threat! It’s because I’m weak! (Thoughts) If I make an unpredictable move, I can save her! Ngh! Guh… (Thoughts) Use the kagura! Hinokami Kagura is the answer! I can reach her easily with that! [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath and prepares to use the Hinokami Kagura but falters.] Tanjirou Erk! Ngh… (Thoughts) Ugh! It’s no good! I have no stamina! I can’t dig in! (Thoughts) What should I do? Hurry! Hurry! (Thoughts) What am I going to do? What am I going to do?! (Thoughts) Think! Think! What’s the most that I can do? What is it that I can do right now?! Ah! <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 216 of 341] d runs toward Hinatsuru and Gyuutarou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Another person is about to be killed! Another person is about to be killed before my eyes! (Thoughts) Close the distance! Jump! Up on the roof! (Thoughts) You can’t always be the one under protection! Try to be even a little bit useful! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes fly toward Tanjirou. Tanjirou blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh! (Thoughts) He doesn’t see me as a threat! It’s because I’m weak! (Thoughts) If I make an unpredictable move, I can save her! Ngh! Guh… (Thoughts) Use the kagura! Hinokami Kagura is the answer! I can reach her easily with that! [Action: Tanjirou takes a deep breath and prepares to use the Hinokami Kagura but falters.] Tanjirou Erk! Ngh… (Thoughts) Ugh! It’s no good! I have no stamina! I can’t dig in! (Thoughts) What should I do? Hurry! Hurry! (Thoughts) What am I going to do? What am I going to do?! (Thoughts) Think! Think! What’s the most that I can do? What is it that I can do right now?! Ah! [Action: Tanjirou launches toward Gyuutarou with a combination attack of Water Breathing and Hinokami Kagura. He cuts off Gyuutarou’s arm and moves Hinatsuru away.] Gyuutarou Ngh… Urgh! [Action: Tanjirou begins coughing and struggling to catch his breath.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Seriously, that was a lightning-fast move… (Thoughts) There’s no way he can still move like that! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I did it… I did it! (Thoughts) Blend the breathing techniques! Use Water Breathing and the Hinokami Kagura in combination! That’ll give me more attack power than I’d have with just Water Breathing, and I’ll also be able to move longer than with just the Hinokami Kagura! (Thoughts) I’m sure the swordsmen who’ve fought the demons until now did just that. (Thoughts) Taking the breathing techniques and sword skills that suited them best and modifying them into the form that would allow them to exert maximum power! They racked their brains! That’s why so many different offshoots have been created! (Thoughts) Modify it… into any form. Be flexible! That’s the fighting style that Urokodaki taught me! (Thoughts) Even if I can never fully master Water Breathing like Tomioka has, I won’t let what Urokodaki taught me go to waste! [Action: Gyuutarou launches himself toward Tanjirou.] Gyuutarou Either way, you’re going down! [Action: Gyuutarou slashes at Tanjirou. Tanjirou blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh…! Gyuutarou Urahh… [Action: Uzui appears behind Gyuutarou.] Uzui Tanjirou Kamado! Tanjirou, Hinatsuru Ah! Uzui You have my gratitude! [Scene: In the entertainment district. Zenitsu and Inosuke fight Daki.] Daki Hahahaha! Inosuke Woah! Ngh! Gah! Dammit! These things are flapping around like crazy! So annoying! Urahh! Dammit! They’re slithery, but they’re freaking hard! [Action: Inosuke is launched into the air by Daki’s obi sashes.] Inosuke Ngh! They just keep coming! Woah! Ngh… Ah… Huh? [Action: Inosuke sees Uzui about to attack Gyuutarou.] Inosuke Ah, dammit! They’re about to decapitate him! Zenitsu Inosuke! Here comes the next assault! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes aim at Inosuke. He narrowly avoids being hit.] Inosuke Ahh! Ngh… Woah! Crap! We can’t bring this one down unless we strike in tandem! We’re stirring things up as we flee, so we’re able to dodge her attacks somehow, but there’s no point in just dodging! We have to close the distance and go for her head! Grrrr… Grrrrr… Urahhh! [Action: Inosuke rushes forward and swings his swords wildly.] Inosuke Grrr… Ngh! Erk… Ngh! [Action: Inosuke and Zenitsu dodge backward.] Zenitsu Inosuke! Calm down! There’s absolutely no reason for us to slash them at the same time! We just need to make sure the two demons’ heads aren’t connected! Ngh… [Action: Daki’s obi sashes surround Zenitsu. He cuts them away.] Zenitsu Even after they behead their demon, don’t give up! Let’s unleash our attack! Inosuke You… You… Damn! You really are something else! What’s wrong?! [Action: Uzui prepares to behead Gyuutarou.] U <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 217 of 341] t to decapitate him! Zenitsu Inosuke! Here comes the next assault! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes aim at Inosuke. He narrowly avoids being hit.] Inosuke Ahh! Ngh… Woah! Crap! We can’t bring this one down unless we strike in tandem! We’re stirring things up as we flee, so we’re able to dodge her attacks somehow, but there’s no point in just dodging! We have to close the distance and go for her head! Grrrr… Grrrrr… Urahhh! [Action: Inosuke rushes forward and swings his swords wildly.] Inosuke Grrr… Ngh! Erk… Ngh! [Action: Inosuke and Zenitsu dodge backward.] Zenitsu Inosuke! Calm down! There’s absolutely no reason for us to slash them at the same time! We just need to make sure the two demons’ heads aren’t connected! Ngh… [Action: Daki’s obi sashes surround Zenitsu. He cuts them away.] Zenitsu Even after they behead their demon, don’t give up! Let’s unleash our attack! Inosuke You… You… Damn! You really are something else! What’s wrong?! [Action: Uzui prepares to behead Gyuutarou.] Uzui Urahh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Stay alert! Go for his head yourself! I can do this! [Action: Tanjirou aims for Gyuutarou, but he stops both Tanjirou’s and Uzui’s swords.] Tanjirou Ah! Uzui (Thoughts) Damn! It won’t budge! Gyuutarou Hahaha… The likes of you, cutting off my head? Never gonna happen! [Action: Gyuutarou’s flesh begins to grow over Tanjirou’s and Uzui’s swords.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) My blade is stuck! Uzui Ngh…! [Action: Uzui uses his second sword to aim for Gyuutarou’s neck. Gyuutarou turns his head around and bites Uzui’s sword.] Uzui (Thoughts) Don’t swing your head all the way behind you! Damn you! [Action: Blood begins to spew from Gyuutarou’s shoulders again.] Uzui (Thoughts) Not that again! Kamado! Hang on! Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Hinatsuru grabs onto Nezuko’s box.] Hinatsuru Ngh…! [Action: Gyuutarou begins using his Blood Demon Art attack again.] Uzui Ngh! [Action: Uzui plants his foot into the roof and jumps off while holding Gyuutarou.] Tanjirou Uzui! Hinatsuru Lord Tengen! Tanjirou Uzui -- [Action: Gyuutarou’s attack hits the roof near Tanjirou and Hinatsuru, knocking them back.] Tanjirou Ngh! Hinatsuru Ngh! Tanjirou Ngh… Inosuke Look out! Tanjirou, Hinatsuru Ah… Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes, Inosuke, and Zenitsu appear before Tanjirou and Hinatsuru. Zenitsu and Inosuke parry the attacks.] Inosuke Urahh! Zenitsu Ngh… Inosuke Urahh! Tanjirou Inosuke! Zenitsu! Inosuke Ngh… Urah! Tanjirou Ah… Zenitsu Ngh… Inosuke Urahh! They’re forcing us to change our strategy! Muscle!! I can’t close in on that worm woman, no matter what! So the three of us will take her on while the old guy deals with the praying mantis demon alone! Zenitsu At least this one is weaker than the man with the scythe! Let’s decapitate this one first! Tanjirou, can you still move? Tanjirou Ngh… Ah… [Action: Tanjirou looks down toward Uzui and Gyuutarou. As he does, Daki’s obi sashes surround him. He cuts them away.] Tanjirou I can move! But Uzui’s been poisoned by the enemy, so he’s in bad shape! We have to finish this as soon as possible! [Action: Gyuutarou’s Blood Demon Art attack heads toward Tanjirou. He dodges and blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh…! (Thoughts) That was close! I barely blocked it! He’s attacking us even as he fights Uzui? Hinatsuru! Hinatsuru Don’t worry about me! I’ll go hide! Just focus on winning! Tanjirou Look out! Behind you! Hinatsuru Ah… [Action: Tanjirou and Zenitsu block Daki’s obi sashes from reaching Hinatsuru.] Tanjirou Are you all right? Hinatsuru Yes! Thank you! [Action: Hinatsuru leaves the scene.] Daki Hahahaha! I can see that your movements are getting more and more sluggish! I wonder which of you will be the first to fall apart! Inosuke (Thoughts) Dammit! Monichi and I are practically unscathed! We gotta take care of this! The other two are all banged up! (Thoughts) What was the point of all that training?! (Thoughts) What was the point?! What was the point?! Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke Ah… Tanjirou This <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 218 of 341] the enemy, so he’s in bad shape! We have to finish this as soon as possible! [Action: Gyuutarou’s Blood Demon Art attack heads toward Tanjirou. He dodges and blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh…! (Thoughts) That was close! I barely blocked it! He’s attacking us even as he fights Uzui? Hinatsuru! Hinatsuru Don’t worry about me! I’ll go hide! Just focus on winning! Tanjirou Look out! Behind you! Hinatsuru Ah… [Action: Tanjirou and Zenitsu block Daki’s obi sashes from reaching Hinatsuru.] Tanjirou Are you all right? Hinatsuru Yes! Thank you! [Action: Hinatsuru leaves the scene.] Daki Hahahaha! I can see that your movements are getting more and more sluggish! I wonder which of you will be the first to fall apart! Inosuke (Thoughts) Dammit! Monichi and I are practically unscathed! We gotta take care of this! The other two are all banged up! (Thoughts) What was the point of all that training?! (Thoughts) What was the point?! What was the point?! Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke Ah… Tanjirou This demon’s neck is too soft to slash! It’s going to take a lot of speed! We’ll have to slash her from multiple directions, or it won’t work! Inosuke Ah… [Action: Inosuke looks in Tanjirou’s direction.] Inosuke (Thoughts) Now that it’s heading toward Tanjirou as well, the attack is slightly… ever so slightly slowed down… … i-is what it looks like to me! I’m just going to assume that it has! [Action: Inosuke launches toward Daki and blocks her attacks.] Inosuke Urahh! All right! Woah! Urahh! All right! If it’s multiple directions you want, just leave it to yours truly, the dual-wielder, dammit! The three of us together… can beat her!! Tanjirou Gotcha! Zenitsu, we’re protecting Inosuke! Zenitsu Okay! Daki Fufu… Even if you bring another ugly freak into the fray, it’s not going to change anything! [Action: Daki launches another attack toward Tanjirou, Inosuke, and Zenitsu. Tanjirou and Zenitsu block the attacks for Inosuke.] Inosuke Guh! Ah! Ngh… Woah! Tanjirou Inosuke! Inosuke Let’s go! Don’t be late, my underlings! [Action: Daki launches another attack toward Inosuke.] Inosuke Huh? [Action: Tanjirou and Zenitsu block Daki’s attack.] Inosuke Beast Breathing… Eighth Fang. Explosive… Rush! [Action: Inosuke launches forward. Daki tries to attack him, but Tanjirou and Zenitsu continue to block her attacks.] Tanjirou Water Breathing, Third Form! Ngh… Grr… Urahh! Zenitsu Thunder Breathing, First Form… [Action: Zenitsu launches forward and cuts Daki’s obi sashes. Tanjirou continues to do the same.] Tanjirou Urah! Zenitsu Ngh! Inosuke Urahhh! Tanjirou Flowing… Zenitsu Thunderclap and Flash! Tanjirou … Dance! Zenitsu … Eightfold! [Action: Tanjirou and Zenitsu block Daki’s attacks as Inosuke continues to rush forward.] Inosuke Urahhh!! Ngh… Urahh! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes cut Inosuke shallowly.] Inosuke Urahhh! Daki (Thoughts) He’s… He’s only focusing on heading straight toward me without any defence! [Action: Inosuke prepares to attack.] Daki Ah! [Action: Daki’s obi sash moves to attack Inosuke, but he dodges it. He prepares to behead her, but she blocks his swords with her arms.] Inosuke I’m getting it done this time! Daki (Thoughts) You can’t cut it off! There’s no way you can cut it off! Not with these beat-up blades! [Action: Inosuke plants his foot into the roof.] Inosuke Sixth Fang… [Action: Inosuke begins sawing at Daki’s neck.] Inosuke Urahhh! Urahh! Ahhh! [Action: Daki’s arms and head fly off her body.] Inosuke Palisade Blade! Daki Ah…! Tanjirou You did it, Inosuke! (Thoughts) Amazing! You used them like saws to behead her! [Action: Inosuke jumps up and grabs Daki’s head.] Inosuke Hah! [Action: Inosuke begins running around with Daki’s head.] Inosuke Ngh… Her head! Her head! Her head! I’m gonna race off with it somewhere far away so she can’t stick it back on! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes launch toward Inosuke. He dodges them.] Inosuke Ah! Woah! Grr… Haha!! [Action: Tanjirou and Zenitsu continue fighting with Daki’s body.] Inosuke For now, I’m <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 219 of 341] moves to attack Inosuke, but he dodges it. He prepares to behead her, but she blocks his swords with her arms.] Inosuke I’m getting it done this time! Daki (Thoughts) You can’t cut it off! There’s no way you can cut it off! Not with these beat-up blades! [Action: Inosuke plants his foot into the roof.] Inosuke Sixth Fang… [Action: Inosuke begins sawing at Daki’s neck.] Inosuke Urahhh! Urahh! Ahhh! [Action: Daki’s arms and head fly off her body.] Inosuke Palisade Blade! Daki Ah…! Tanjirou You did it, Inosuke! (Thoughts) Amazing! You used them like saws to behead her! [Action: Inosuke jumps up and grabs Daki’s head.] Inosuke Hah! [Action: Inosuke begins running around with Daki’s head.] Inosuke Ngh… Her head! Her head! Her head! I’m gonna race off with it somewhere far away so she can’t stick it back on! [Action: Daki’s obi sashes launch toward Inosuke. He dodges them.] Inosuke Ah! Woah! Grr… Haha!! [Action: Tanjirou and Zenitsu continue fighting with Daki’s body.] Inosuke For now, I’m gonna run all over the place with this head, okay?! You two go help the old guy! Tanjirou Gotcha! Zenitsu Be careful, Inosuke! Inosuke Yeah! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Uzui! [Action: Tanjirou jumps over the rooftops to look for Uzui.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) We have to join him right away! [Action: Inosuke continues to run with Daki’s head.] Inosuke Urahhh! Daki You damn boar! Let me go! [Action: Daki’s hair grows, and she prepares to attack Inosuke. He cuts her hair away.] Inosuke Urah! Wahahaha! Your attacks are pretty lame! Daki What did you say?! Inosuke Maybe you can’t die, but it sure looks like you get weak once your head’s cut off! Wahahaha! [Action: Gyuutarou attacks Inosuke from behind, piercing his blood scythe through Inosuke’s chest.] Inosuke Ah… Gah… Tanjirou Inosuke!! Inosuke! Inosuke! This is bad! The poison! Where’s the wound? Was he stabbed in the heart? It’s so dark that I can’t see! Dammit! Dammit! Gyuutarou Hahahaha… Tanjirou What’s he doing here? Where’s Uzui? Uzui! [Action: Tanjirou looks down to the ground. Uzui lies on the ground with one of his hands cut off.] Tanjirou Ah! Zenitsu Tanjirou! Look out! Tanjirou Ah…! [Action: Zenitsu pushes Tanjirou out of the way of Daki’s attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Dammit! (Thoughts) Zenitsu… Forget about me! [Action: Tanjirou begins to fly off the roof. Zenitsu reaches out for him.] Tanjirou Ahh… Ahh! (Thoughts) This happened because I wasn’t paying attention! (Thoughts) I’m sorry, Inosuke! If only I’d noticed him sooner! (Thoughts) No… I… If I hadn’t left Uzui’s side in the first place, this wouldn’t have happened! (Thoughts) Sorry. Sorry! Sorry, everyone! (Thoughts) Sorry, Nezuko. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Tengen Uzui, Hinatsuru, Makio, Suma, Daki, Gyuutarou [Scene: In the entertainment district. Tanjirou sees Uzui lying on the ground with his hand cut off.] Tanjirou Ah! Zenitsu Tanjirou! Look out! Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sees Daki’s obi sashes rise over the rooftop. Zenitsu pushes Tanjirou out of the way.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Dammit! [Action: Tanjirou begins to fly off the roof. Zenitsu reaches out to him.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Zenitsu… Forget about me! Ahh… Ahh! (Thoughts) This happened because I wasn’t paying attention! (Thoughts) I’m sorry, Inosuke! If only I’d noticed him sooner! (Thoughts) No… I… If I hadn’t left Uzui’s side in the first place, this wouldn’t have happened! (Thoughts) Sorry… Sorry! Sorry, everyone! [Scene: In the entertainment district. Tanjirou falls off the roof and hits the ground with Nezuko’s box.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Sorry. Sorry, everyone. [Action: Tanjirou closes his eyes.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Sorry… Nezuko. [Scene: In Tanjirou’s subconscious. Tanjirou stands in a snowy forest.] Nezuko Don’t apologize, Big Bro. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Nezuko appears before Tanjirou in her human form.] Nezuko Big Bro, why are you always apologizing? If we’re poor, does that make us unhappy? If we c <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 220 of 341] bi sashes rise over the rooftop. Zenitsu pushes Tanjirou out of the way.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Dammit! [Action: Tanjirou begins to fly off the roof. Zenitsu reaches out to him.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Zenitsu… Forget about me! Ahh… Ahh! (Thoughts) This happened because I wasn’t paying attention! (Thoughts) I’m sorry, Inosuke! If only I’d noticed him sooner! (Thoughts) No… I… If I hadn’t left Uzui’s side in the first place, this wouldn’t have happened! (Thoughts) Sorry… Sorry! Sorry, everyone! [Scene: In the entertainment district. Tanjirou falls off the roof and hits the ground with Nezuko’s box.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Sorry. Sorry, everyone. [Action: Tanjirou closes his eyes.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Sorry… Nezuko. [Scene: In Tanjirou’s subconscious. Tanjirou stands in a snowy forest.] Nezuko Don’t apologize, Big Bro. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Nezuko appears before Tanjirou in her human form.] Nezuko Big Bro, why are you always apologizing? If we’re poor, does that make us unhappy? If we can’t wear pretty kimonos, should people pity us? Are you so determined to blame someone? You think it was our father's fault for dying of illness. He tried as hard as he could, and it wasn’t enough, so we just have to accept that! We’re humans, after all, so none of us can expect everything to go our way. Whether you’re happy or not is up to you. The important thing is now. [Action: A strong wind blows, and the ends of Nezuko’s hair become red.] Nezuko Let’s just look ahead. Let’s try hard together! Let’s fight! Stop apologizing. You of all people should understand! I want you to understand how I feel! [Scene: In the entertainment district. Tanjirou wakes up with a start.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Tanjirou takes a few panting breaths and finds the area around him on fire.] Tanjirou Was that a dream about the past? Huh? Where am I? I… (Thoughts) This is awful. I can’t believe it ended up like this. (Thoughts) Were the people who live here able to escape? Ah! Where’s Nezuko? [Action: Tanjirou turns to see Nezuko. She has fallen out of her box but is unharmed.] Tanjirou Nezuko… Thanks, Nezuko. (Thoughts) I have to do what I can do! [Action: Tanjirou turns around and finds Gyuutarou standing right in front of him.] Gyuutarou What’s this? You’re still alive? Tanjirou Ah! Gyuutarou You’re one lucky guy, huh? Well, not that you have anything going for you except being lucky. [Action: Daki watches Tanjirou and Gyuutarou from a rooftop.] Gyuutarou I feel sorry for you. Everyone but you is probably done for. A single thrust to that boar’s heart. That towheaded boy’s trapped under the rubble, and he’s flailing, so I’m just going to leave him there until he dies. Squirming like an insect… How disgraceful is that! And how weak was that Hashira! All he had was bluster! The poison got to him, stopping his heart, and now he’s dead! It’s all over for him! So disgraceful! So disgraceful! You four are truly disgraceful! Especially you! You’re in another league! The one sticking out of that box you carry is a relative, right? I can tell that she’s closely related to you even if she’s a demon now. Is she your older or younger sister? [Action: Tanjirou begins to pant.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Why won’t he kill me? What is this? (Thoughts) My arm is numb. I still have no strength. Even if I went for his head now, I couldn’t slash it. Nezuko… is my younger sister. Gyuutarou Fu… Fufu… Fufufufu!! Just as I thought! You really are a disgrace! You’re not protecting your little sister at all! Tanjirou Grr… [Action: Gyuutarou kneels in front of Tanjirou.] Gyuutarou Well, I guess it can’t be helped. Since you’re a human and your sister’s a demon. Of course you’re weaker than your demon sister. Even so, what a disgrace! If you’re her big bro… [Action: Gyuutarou begins to pet Tanjirou’s head.] Gyuutarou … instead of being protected by your little sister, you should be protecting her. Devotedly. With this hand, see? Hehehe! [Action: Gyuutarou lifts Tanjirou’s right h <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 221 of 341] cking out of that box you carry is a relative, right? I can tell that she’s closely related to you even if she’s a demon now. Is she your older or younger sister? [Action: Tanjirou begins to pant.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Why won’t he kill me? What is this? (Thoughts) My arm is numb. I still have no strength. Even if I went for his head now, I couldn’t slash it. Nezuko… is my younger sister. Gyuutarou Fu… Fufu… Fufufufu!! Just as I thought! You really are a disgrace! You’re not protecting your little sister at all! Tanjirou Grr… [Action: Gyuutarou kneels in front of Tanjirou.] Gyuutarou Well, I guess it can’t be helped. Since you’re a human and your sister’s a demon. Of course you’re weaker than your demon sister. Even so, what a disgrace! If you’re her big bro… [Action: Gyuutarou begins to pet Tanjirou’s head.] Gyuutarou … instead of being protected by your little sister, you should be protecting her. Devotedly. With this hand, see? Hehehe! [Action: Gyuutarou lifts Tanjirou’s right hand and smashes his fingers.] Tanjirou Gah! Ahh… Guh! Gyuutarou Hehehehahaha! Hey, listen! [Action: Gyuutarou begins smacking Tanjirou’s head.] Gyuutarou How do you feel now? Being the only one to survive so disgracefully! That little sister you rely on has all but used up her strength! [Action: Gyuutarou grabs Tanjirou’s hair and begins waving Tanjirou’s head around.] Gyuutarou Hey, worm! Dimwit! Sad sack! Coward! Good-for-nothing! Why were you even born, huh?! What are you gonna do? With your weak sauce, battered, disgraceful human body! Let’s see you cut off my head! Come on! Come on! Come on!! [Action: Tanjirou breathes heavily.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou grabs Nezuko’s box and runs off.] Tanjirou Ngh… Gyuutarou Huh? Daki Heh… Gyuutarou Hahahaha! I see! Your soul got crushed at the last minute, huh? How disgraceful of you! You’re disgraceful as all get-out! [Action: Gyuutarou rushes forward and hits Tanjirou into a burning building.] Tanjirou Urgh! Ngh… Ah! [Action: A piece of the building falls. Tanjirou dodges out of the way and into the street.] Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou continues to run. Gyuutarou walks toward him with his scythes drawn.] Gyuutarou Hahahaha… So disgraceful. You really are one disgraceful guy. I’ve never seen anyone as disgraceful as you. Hehehehe… [Action: Tanjirou trips. Nezuko’s box falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Gah! Ugh… Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou reaches for small sachets on the ground and throws them at Gyuutarou as he approaches.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ngh… Gyuutarou Heh… [Action: Gyuutarou kicks Tanjirou in the stomach.] Tanjirou Ugh! Gah… Gyuutarou Hehehehe… As disgraceful as you are, I don’t dislike you. I like anything that’s pathetic, disgraceful, and filthy! This filthy scar on your forehead! [Action: Gyuutarou begins stroking Tanjirou’s scar with his thumb.] Gyuutarou I like it! I think I’m getting attached to it! I know! Why don’t you become a demon, too? For your little sister’s sake as well! That’s it! That’s it! What a great idea! If you become a demon, I’ll spare your life! We’ll be friends! Otherwise, I’ll slaughter your sister, too. Since I really don’t give a crap about other people’s little sisters. Daki No way! You’d better not, Brother! I’m so not on board with that, all right? Gyuutarou If you become a demon, you can become stronger, just like that! You can kiss that defective physical body goodbye! Hey! Hey! What’s it gonna be? Tanjirou Grr… [Action: Tanjirou raises his head.] Gyuutarou Hahahaha… Your own weakness makes you bitter, doesn’t it? When humans grieve, they look up to the sky. You know, so their tears don’t overflow. Tanjirou I… I… I was waiting for this moment. Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou headbutts Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) A last-ditch headbutt, huh? That had zero effect on me! [Action: Gyuutarou falls backward.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) M-My body won’t… Daki Brother, what are you doing? Get on your feet! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Something’s wrong. What’s going on? Somethin <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 222 of 341] What a great idea! If you become a demon, I’ll spare your life! We’ll be friends! Otherwise, I’ll slaughter your sister, too. Since I really don’t give a crap about other people’s little sisters. Daki No way! You’d better not, Brother! I’m so not on board with that, all right? Gyuutarou If you become a demon, you can become stronger, just like that! You can kiss that defective physical body goodbye! Hey! Hey! What’s it gonna be? Tanjirou Grr… [Action: Tanjirou raises his head.] Gyuutarou Hahahaha… Your own weakness makes you bitter, doesn’t it? When humans grieve, they look up to the sky. You know, so their tears don’t overflow. Tanjirou I… I… I was waiting for this moment. Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou headbutts Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) A last-ditch headbutt, huh? That had zero effect on me! [Action: Gyuutarou falls backward.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) M-My body won’t… Daki Brother, what are you doing? Get on your feet! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Something’s wrong. What’s going on? Something’s wrong! It was nothing but a lame human headbutt! Ah! [Action: Gyuutarou sees one of the poisoned kunai knives in his leg.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) A kunai! I got stabbed when he headbutted me! (Thoughts) This brat was pretending to run away when he was really going for this kunai! He scattered the courtesans’ sachets along with the rubble to cover up the scent of the kunai’s poison! [Action: Tanjirou gets up and raises his sword.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Damn you… Damn you! You’re a weakling! A stinking human! (Thoughts) Look how beat up you are after I rubbed my superior strength in your face! (Thoughts) Why won’t you give up when you’re on your own? Why won’t you cave in?! (Thoughts) The will to bring me down… Why is it so unswerving?! [Action: Tanjirou brings his sword down on Gyuutarou’s neck.] Tanjirou Urahhh!! [Scene: In Tanjirou’s subconscious. Nezuko, who still a human, carries Rokuta on her back.] Nezuko Bro… Big Bro… Big Bro! [Action: The scene fades out. Nezuko reappears as a demon.] Nezuko Big Bro! [Scene: In the entertainment district. Daki watches as Tanjirou attacks Gyuutarou.] Daki Brother! Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sees Gyuutarou glaring at him from the ground. He sees himself in Gyuutarou’s place.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) At every turn, one false step, and I could’ve found myself in that same situation. (Thoughts) I was lucky enough to remain a human, but there could’ve been a future in which we were both demons. (Thoughts) But even if I end up turning into a demon, I’m sure… that someone in the Demon Slayer Corps will do me the favor of beheading me. Gyuutarou Grrr…! [Action: Gyuutarou grabs the kunai in his leg.] Tanjirou Urahhh!! (Thoughts) Cut through! Cut through! (Thoughts) Win! Win, no matter what! We’re going to win! [Action: Tanjirou’s blade begins to cut into Gyuutarou’s neck.] Daki Hey! Are you kidding me? Don’t get beheaded by someone like him! Ngh! [Action: Daki sends out her obi sashes toward Tanjirou. Zenitsu appears and cuts Daki’s obi sashes.] Daki Ah… Damn him! He pulled himself out of the rubble! Out of my way, ugly freak! [Action: Daki sends her obi sashes out toward Zenitsu. He dodges the attack.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) Thunder Breathing, First Form. Daki I know how fast your move is! I’ve seen it so many times! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Thunderclap and Flash… Godlike Speed! [Action: Zenitsu attacks. He cuts through Daki’s neck, though her head is still attached to her body by the obi sash.] Daki (Thoughts) So fast! [Action: Zenitsu cuts through part of the obi sash.] Daki (Thoughts) M-My head is being severed! (Thoughts) This is bad… I didn’t think he could move like this! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Cut through… Cut through! Follow through! (Thoughts) I can only use Thunderclap and Flash Godlike Speed twice! It saps the strength from my legs! (Thoughts) I’ve already used it once to escape the rubble, so this is my last chance! And I won’t get another chance to go for her neck if I don’t do it now! (Thou <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 223 of 341] and cuts Daki’s obi sashes.] Daki Ah… Damn him! He pulled himself out of the rubble! Out of my way, ugly freak! [Action: Daki sends her obi sashes out toward Zenitsu. He dodges the attack.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) Thunder Breathing, First Form. Daki I know how fast your move is! I’ve seen it so many times! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Thunderclap and Flash… Godlike Speed! [Action: Zenitsu attacks. He cuts through Daki’s neck, though her head is still attached to her body by the obi sash.] Daki (Thoughts) So fast! [Action: Zenitsu cuts through part of the obi sash.] Daki (Thoughts) M-My head is being severed! (Thoughts) This is bad… I didn’t think he could move like this! Zenitsu (Thoughts) Cut through… Cut through! Follow through! (Thoughts) I can only use Thunderclap and Flash Godlike Speed twice! It saps the strength from my legs! (Thoughts) I’ve already used it once to escape the rubble, so this is my last chance! And I won’t get another chance to go for her neck if I don’t do it now! (Thoughts) Tanjirou created this one-in-a-million chance! I’m going to slash her for sure! For sure! Gyuutarou Urahhh…! [Action: Gyuutarou begins to push himself up.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Dammit, I can’t cut through! It’s too hard! The poison should’ve weakened him! Am I still not strong enough?! Gyuutarou Grr… [Action: Gyuutarou pulls the kunai out of his leg.] Gyuutarou Urahhh!! [Action: Gyuutarou’s blood begins to congeal in the air.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) He’s already recovered from the poison! I’m being engulfed! I’ll get slashed! My sword is being repelled! [Action: Tanjirou is knocked back by Gyuutarou’s attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Ahh! I was so close! I was so close to…! [Action: Gyuutarou launches his counterattack. Tanjirou begins blocking them.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t give up! Don’t give up! Don’t give up! Hang on! Until the end! Gyuutarou You little punk!! [Action: Gyuutarou attacks more furiously.] Tanjirou Ngh… Gyuutarou Urgh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) His attack speed… is increasing! (Thoughts) He’s breaking down the poison! He’s making a full recovery! (Thoughts) Don’t give up! Don’t give up!! Gyuutarou Urahhh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t give -- [Action: Gyuutarou’s scythe draws closer to Tanjirou’s eye. Uzui suddenly appears and blocks Gyuutarou’s attack, one sword in his hand and the other in his mouth.] Uzui Ngh! Tanjirou Ah! Gyuutarou Ah… Uzui Urahhh! [Action: Uzui slices toward Gyuutarou, and Gyuutarou is knocked back.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) He’s not dead! He wasn’t dead! (Thoughts) His heart… I get it! He used his muscles to force his heart to stop, huh?! That enabled him to temporarily stop the poison from circulating! Tanjirou Uzui! Uzui I’ve finished my Musical Score Technique! We’re going for the win! [Action: Uzui launches forward.] Gyuutarou Don’t make me laugh! [Action: Gyuutarou launches his attack at Uzui. A high-pitched ring resounds in Uzui’s ear. Uzui blocks one of Gyuutarou’s attacks.] Uzui Ichi! Gyuutarou Ngh! [Action: Uzui continues deflecting Gyuutarou’s attacks.] Uzui San! Shichi! Go! I! Kin! I can read it! That filthy score of yours! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) He deflected all of my Rotating Circular Slashes! [Action: Tanjirou runs after Uzui.] Tanjirou Amazing! [Action: Uzui slashes into the ground. Gyuutarou is knocked back.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) “Score”? Did he say “score”?! Did he turn my Blood Demon Art into a song and deflect it?! Even when he only has one arm?! No way is this possible! Don’t give me this crap! [Action: Gyuutarou launches toward Uzui.] Gyuutarou Urahh! Uzui Ngh! [Action: Uzui and Gyuutarou clash, causing a large explosion. The two are locked in battle.] Gyuutarou Grr… Uzui Ngh! Ugh! Gyuutarou Urahh! [Action: Uzui is sent backward. Gyuutarou continues his assault, but Uzui continues to deflect the attacks.] Uzui Ngh! Urahh! Ngh! Hah! Gyuutarou Urahh! [Action: Uzui and Gyuutarou continue to fight.] Uzui, Gyuutarou Urahhh!! Uzui Urahhh!! Gyuutarou Urahhh!! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Amazing! He’s holding <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 224 of 341] cting Gyuutarou’s attacks.] Uzui San! Shichi! Go! I! Kin! I can read it! That filthy score of yours! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) He deflected all of my Rotating Circular Slashes! [Action: Tanjirou runs after Uzui.] Tanjirou Amazing! [Action: Uzui slashes into the ground. Gyuutarou is knocked back.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) “Score”? Did he say “score”?! Did he turn my Blood Demon Art into a song and deflect it?! Even when he only has one arm?! No way is this possible! Don’t give me this crap! [Action: Gyuutarou launches toward Uzui.] Gyuutarou Urahh! Uzui Ngh! [Action: Uzui and Gyuutarou clash, causing a large explosion. The two are locked in battle.] Gyuutarou Grr… Uzui Ngh! Ugh! Gyuutarou Urahh! [Action: Uzui is sent backward. Gyuutarou continues his assault, but Uzui continues to deflect the attacks.] Uzui Ngh! Urahh! Ngh! Hah! Gyuutarou Urahh! [Action: Uzui and Gyuutarou continue to fight.] Uzui, Gyuutarou Urahhh!! Uzui Urahhh!! Gyuutarou Urahhh!! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Amazing! He’s holding his own! (Thoughts) But that’s not enough to defeat him! Uzui’s going to reach his limit first! (Thoughts) I have to do it before that happens! I have to cut off his neck! Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou launches toward Gyuutarou. Uzui and Gyuutarou continue to lock blades.] Gyuutarou Urahhh! [Action: Gyuutarou cuts through the chain of Uzui’s blade.] Uzui Ah…! Gyuutarou Ngh! [Action: Gyuutarou stabs into Uzui’s abdomen and slices upward. Uzui’s left eye is sliced.] Tanjirou Uzui! Uzui Don’t stop!! [Action: Uzui charges at Gyuutarou and pushes him forward.] Uzui Jump! [Action: Tanjirou jumps into the air and prepares to attack.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) You’re too slow… you little dumbass! [Action: Gyuutarou slices upward. His scythe goes through Tanjirou’s chin.] Tanjirou Ah… Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Even if you have someone to pave the way for you, a loser is still a loser! It’s all over now! The poison will kill you! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’m gonna slash you! I’m gonna behead you! I’m not giving up! I’m definitely going to behead you! [Action: Tanjirou swings into Gyuutarou’s neck.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Damn you! Still swinging your sword! You fool! You couldn’t behead me before! What makes you think you can now?! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t do it with just my arms! I have to slash him with every ounce of strength I have! From the top of my head to the tips of my toes! Use it all! (Thoughts) Ignore all the pain in your body! Hang on! Striking with all your might won’t be enough! (Thoughts) One hundred times more power… [Action: The scar on Tanjirou’s forehead grows and becomes the shape of a flame.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) … summon it by force! Urahhh!! [Action: Tanjirou’s hair begins to turn redder. His sword slices more into Gyuutarou’s neck.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Crap! Not by a brat like him! (Thoughts) This is bad! I’m about to be beheaded! [Action: Tanjirou’s sword cuts a little deeper.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) No, I’m good! Even if I get beheaded, as long as my sister’s head is still intact… (Thoughts) First, I’m going to finish this one off! [Action: Gyuutarou watches Daki and Zenitsu’s fight in Daki’s third eye. Zenitsu continues to try to cut through Daki’s obi sash.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) Dammit! I have no more strength! Daki I’m going to chop you into little pieces before you can decapitate me! [Action: Daki prepares to attack Zenitsu with her obi sashes. Inosuke appears and cuts them.] Inosuke Urahh! Daki (Thoughts) What’s he doing here? Didn’t my brother impale him through the heart? Inosuke Don’t underestimate the flexibility of my body! Shifting the position of my internal organs is child’s play for me! And since I grew up on a harsh mountainside, poison doesn’t work on me, either! Urgh! [Action: Inosuke slices into Daki’s obi sash with Zenitsu. It begins to cut more.] Daki Brother! Do something, will you, Brother?! [Action: Tanjirou’s sword cuts further into Gyuutarou’s neck.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) I have to unleash the Rotating Circular Slashes! <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 225 of 341] is still intact… (Thoughts) First, I’m going to finish this one off! [Action: Gyuutarou watches Daki and Zenitsu’s fight in Daki’s third eye. Zenitsu continues to try to cut through Daki’s obi sash.] Zenitsu (Thoughts) Dammit! I have no more strength! Daki I’m going to chop you into little pieces before you can decapitate me! [Action: Daki prepares to attack Zenitsu with her obi sashes. Inosuke appears and cuts them.] Inosuke Urahh! Daki (Thoughts) What’s he doing here? Didn’t my brother impale him through the heart? Inosuke Don’t underestimate the flexibility of my body! Shifting the position of my internal organs is child’s play for me! And since I grew up on a harsh mountainside, poison doesn’t work on me, either! Urgh! [Action: Inosuke slices into Daki’s obi sash with Zenitsu. It begins to cut more.] Daki Brother! Do something, will you, Brother?! [Action: Tanjirou’s sword cuts further into Gyuutarou’s neck.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) I have to unleash the Rotating Circular Slashes! Zenitsu Urahhh! Inosuke Urahhh! Tanjirou Urahhh! [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke cut through Daki’s obi sash. Tanjirou beheads Gyuutarou. Tanjirou falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Ugh… [Action: Daki’s and Gyuutarou’s heads roll until they are facing each other. Makio and Suma watch from a rooftop as Hinatsuru rests.] Gyuutarou Ahh… Suma They beheaded them… They beheaded them! Beheaded them! Beheaded them! Wahhh~! They beheaded them, Hinatsuru! Please take a look from beyond the grave! Makio What the… Do you even know what you’re saying?! Suma Huh? [Action: Makio slaps the back of Suma’s head.] Makio Idiot! Suma Ouch! Hinatsuru Wait! Something seems off about this! [Action: Tanjirou pants heavily and struggles to breathe. His hearing starts to fade.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Th-The poison… Deal with it with your breathing! (Thoughts) S-Slow down the poison as much as you can! Uzui Kamado! Get up! It’s not over yet! Tanjirou (Thoughts) What? He’s saying something. (Thoughts) His head… Did I fail to cut it off after all? Uzui Run! This isn’t over yet! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Uzui is… saying something. Uzui Run!! [Action: A large Blood Demon Art attack erupts from Gyuutarou’s body, leveling the surrounding area.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Tengen Uzui, Hinatsuru, Makio, Suma, Obanai Iguro, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Amane Ubuyashiki, Hinaki Ubuyashiki, Nichika Ubuyashiki, Kiriya Ubuyashiki, Daki, Gyuutarou, Akaza, Douma, samurai, men, woman [Scene: In the entertainment district. Zenitsu and Inosuke are cutting through Daki’s obi sash. Tanjirou is cutting through Gyuutarou’s neck.] Zenitsu Urahhh! Inosuke Urahhh! Tanjirou Urahhh! [Action: Zenitsu and Inosuke behead Daki. Tanjirou beheads Gyuutarou. Tanjirou falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Daki and Gyuutarou’s heads roll until they are facing each other.] Daki, Gyuutarou Ahh… Uzui Gah! [Action: Uzui takes a few deep breaths but sees Gyuutarou’s body preparing for a final attack.] Uzui Ah… Ah! Kamado! [Action: Tanjirou struggles to catch his breath as Gyuutarou’s poison circulates in his body. His hearing is fading out.] Uzui Kamado! Get up! It’s not over yet! Tanjirou (Thoughts) What? He’s saying something. (Thoughts) His head… Did I fail to cut it off after all? Uzui Run! This isn’t over yet! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Uzui is… saying something. Uzui Run!! [Action: Gyuutarou’s attack spreads through the area. Nezuko’s box flies into the air. As she comes out of the box, flames surround her arms and she awakens.] Nezuko Grr… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko’s flame spreads throughout the area.] [Scene: Sometime later, in the ruins of the entertainment district. Tanjirou lies on the ground. Nezuko, having returned to her smaller size, pats his chest.] Nezuko Mm-mm… Mm-mm… Mm… [Action: Tanjirou opens his eyes.] Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko… [Action: Tanjirou looks around to see that the area has been leveled. He sits up.] Tanjirou How awful. The who <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 226 of 341] nal attack.] Uzui Ah… Ah! Kamado! [Action: Tanjirou struggles to catch his breath as Gyuutarou’s poison circulates in his body. His hearing is fading out.] Uzui Kamado! Get up! It’s not over yet! Tanjirou (Thoughts) What? He’s saying something. (Thoughts) His head… Did I fail to cut it off after all? Uzui Run! This isn’t over yet! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Uzui is… saying something. Uzui Run!! [Action: Gyuutarou’s attack spreads through the area. Nezuko’s box flies into the air. As she comes out of the box, flames surround her arms and she awakens.] Nezuko Grr… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko’s flame spreads throughout the area.] [Scene: Sometime later, in the ruins of the entertainment district. Tanjirou lies on the ground. Nezuko, having returned to her smaller size, pats his chest.] Nezuko Mm-mm… Mm-mm… Mm… [Action: Tanjirou opens his eyes.] Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko… [Action: Tanjirou looks around to see that the area has been leveled. He sits up.] Tanjirou How awful. The whole place is wrecked. [Action: Nezuko nuzzles into Tanjirou.] Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Oh… Nezuko Fufu… Tanjirou You were the one who saved me, Nezuko? Thanks. [Action: Tanjirou strokes Nezuko’s head.] Nezuko Mm! Tanjirou Wait… What about the others? [Action: Tanjirou tries to get up, but his legs give out.] Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) I can’t… move my body. (Thoughts) No. Why am I able to move at all? Why am I alive? I was poisoned! Zenitsu Tanjirou~! Tanjirou Ah… That sounds like Zenitsu! Zenitsu Tanjirou~! Help me! [Action: Tanjirou tries to move but can’t.] Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Nezuko picks Tanjirou up.] Nezuko Mm! Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Nezuko runs toward Zenitsu with Tanjirou.] Zenitsu Tanjirou~! I woke up, and my body hurts all over! Both my legs! Are they broken?! What’s going on?! Who did this to me, huh?! It really hurts! I’m too scared to look! Tanjirou You’re okay, then? Thank goodness! Zenitsu I am anything but okay! Not that I don’t deserve pity, too, but Inosuke is in bad shape! Tanjirou Ah! Zenitsu The sound of his heartbeat is getting fainter and fainter! Tanjirou Inosuke! Where is he? Zenitsu Over there! He’s over there! [Action: Inosuke lies motionless on a piece of rubble. Nezuko carries Tanjirou to him. Tanjirou sits Inosuke up.] Tanjirou Inosuke!! Inosuke! Inosuke, stay with me! Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou feels Inosuke’s heartbeat through his chest.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can feel his heart growing weaker! I have to neutralize the poison! [Action: Tanjirou looks up toward the sky.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I know! What about sunlight? (Thoughts) Daybreak is still a ways off. What should I do? What should I do?! (Thoughts) Send a crow to Lady Shinobu? No, there’s not enough time! If I don’t do something right now, Inosuke is going to die! (Thoughts) Why was my life spared? Why was I the only one?! Nezuko Mm… [Action: Nezuko puts her hand over Inosuke’s wound. Her flame surrounds Inosuke’s body.] Tanjirou Ah! (Thoughts) His skin, inflamed by the poison… It’s starting to heal! [Action: The poison spreading through Inosuke’s body is neutralized, and his skin is healed.] Inosuke I’m starving! Gimme something to eat! Tanjirou Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou hugs Inosuke tightly and cries.] Tanjirou Wahhh! Inosuke Ah… Ngh… Tanjirou Wahh! Thank goodness! Thank goodness! Inosuke Kn-Knock it off! You’re creeping me out! [Scene: Elsewhere in the ruins of the entertainment district. Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma sit around Uzui, whose body is mottled by Gyuutarou’s poison. Suma cries.] Suma No~!! Please don’t die! Please don’t die on us, Lord Tengen! Not after you managed to survive! Not after you won! I can’t take it! I can’t take it! Makio Ah… Suma How are we supposed to deal with demon poison? The antidote isn’t working! The gods are so cruel! Ngh… So cruel! Wahhh! Uzui I have some last words to leave you. My life until now -- Suma If you let Lord Tengen die, I’m never going to pray to you again! No way will I ever forgive you, you hear me? <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 227 of 341] on… It’s starting to heal! [Action: The poison spreading through Inosuke’s body is neutralized, and his skin is healed.] Inosuke I’m starving! Gimme something to eat! Tanjirou Inosuke! [Action: Tanjirou hugs Inosuke tightly and cries.] Tanjirou Wahhh! Inosuke Ah… Ngh… Tanjirou Wahh! Thank goodness! Thank goodness! Inosuke Kn-Knock it off! You’re creeping me out! [Scene: Elsewhere in the ruins of the entertainment district. Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma sit around Uzui, whose body is mottled by Gyuutarou’s poison. Suma cries.] Suma No~!! Please don’t die! Please don’t die on us, Lord Tengen! Not after you managed to survive! Not after you won! I can’t take it! I can’t take it! Makio Ah… Suma How are we supposed to deal with demon poison? The antidote isn’t working! The gods are so cruel! Ngh… So cruel! Wahhh! Uzui I have some last words to leave you. My life until now -- Suma If you let Lord Tengen die, I’m never going to pray to you again! No way will I ever forgive you, you hear me?! Makio Grr… Come on, shut the hell up! Can’t you hear Lord Tengen talking?! I’m going to stuff your mouth with rocks, you moron! [Action: Makio grabs Suma’s hair and tries to stuff rocks into her mouth.] Hinatsuru Both of you, quiet down! Suma Wahhh! Makio’s tormenting me! Makio Shut up, dumbass! Uzui (Thoughts) You’re kidding me, right? Am I going to die without getting to say my last words? Suma Listen, cut it out, I said! Uzui (Thoughts) The poison is making my tongue stiff. Hinatsuru Cut it out! Uzui (Thoughts) What am I supposed to do? I still could’ve left those last words, but… Seriously? [Action: Nezuko appears beside Uzui.] Makio Ah… Suma Huh? Hinatsuru What? Nezuko Mm… [Action: Nezuko puts her hand on Uzui’s arm, and her flames surround him.] Suma Ahh! Hey!! [Action: Suma grabs Nezuko and moves her away from Uzui.] Nezuko Mm… Suma What do you think you’re doing?! Who are you, anyway?! I-It’s way too soon to be cremating him! How can you burn him already when he’s not even dead yet! [Action: Uzui’s wounds from the poison are completely healed.] Nezuko Mm… Suma I’m going to spank you! I’m very angry with you, young lady! Uzui Hold up a second! Hinatsuru Ah… Suma Ngh! Uzui How do you explain this? The poison has left my body! Wives Ahh… [Action: Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma hug Uzui and cry.] Wives Lord Tengen! Hinatsuru Ahh! Makio I’m so relieved! Truly! Suma Wahhh! Uzui You three… Sorry to make you worry. Tanjirou I think that Nezuko’s Blood Demon Art ignited the poison, burning it away. Not that I’m really sure how it works. Nezuko Mm! Tanjirou But please stay still, or your wounds won’t heal. I’m so glad that you’re okay. Uzui How can this even be possible? It’s all so confusing. Suma Thank you! Uzui Hey, you better not move either, or you’ll die! Suma Thank you… Tanjirou I’m going to go search for the demons’ heads. I can’t rest easy until I find them. [Scene: Elsewhere in the ruins of the entertainment district. Nezuko carries Tanjirou on her back as they search for Daki and Gyuutarou’s heads.] Tanjirou Nezuko! That way! I can smell demon blood! [Action: Tanjirou peeks from around a corner. He sees a pool of blood.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Is that a pool of blood? Demon blood? [Action: Tanjirou throws a rock at it. Nothing happens.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) All right! It won’t be attacking anymore. [Action: Tanjirou sticks the tool from Tamayo into the pool and draws blood.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I was able to collect the blood of an Upper Rank demon! [Action: Tamayo’s cat appears. Tanjirou puts the tool in the bag.] Tanjirou Take this to Miss Tamayo. I’m counting on you. [Action: Tanjirou pets the cat, and it leaves. Tanjirou and Nezuko continue their search.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) There’s no one in sight. So Makio and the others managed to evacuate everyone. That’s a relief! Nezuko! This way! Nezuko Mm? Tanjirou I want you to head this way! (Thoughts) The demon scent is getting stronger. Gyuutarou Who the hell gets beheaded by those tw <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 228 of 341] as they search for Daki and Gyuutarou’s heads.] Tanjirou Nezuko! That way! I can smell demon blood! [Action: Tanjirou peeks from around a corner. He sees a pool of blood.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Is that a pool of blood? Demon blood? [Action: Tanjirou throws a rock at it. Nothing happens.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) All right! It won’t be attacking anymore. [Action: Tanjirou sticks the tool from Tamayo into the pool and draws blood.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I was able to collect the blood of an Upper Rank demon! [Action: Tamayo’s cat appears. Tanjirou puts the tool in the bag.] Tanjirou Take this to Miss Tamayo. I’m counting on you. [Action: Tanjirou pets the cat, and it leaves. Tanjirou and Nezuko continue their search.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) There’s no one in sight. So Makio and the others managed to evacuate everyone. That’s a relief! Nezuko! This way! Nezuko Mm? Tanjirou I want you to head this way! (Thoughts) The demon scent is getting stronger. Gyuutarou Who the hell gets beheaded by those two bottom-feeders?! Daki So you were watching after all! Why didn’t you save me, then?! Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou finds Daki and Gyuutarou arguing. Their heads are slowly starting to disintegrate.] Gyuutarou I was battling a Hashira, you know! Daki So what if you were? Why didn’t you finish him off?! You could’ve just split his head into two! Gyuutarou I was about to do that! Daki Huh?! Gyuutarou But that kid with the earrings was still alive, so I was going to kill him off first! Since you didn’t do a damn thing yourself, you could’ve at least finished off the Hashira! Daki Then you should’ve controlled me so that I could do that! But you did nothing! You let your guard down! Gyuutarou Shut up! Tanjirou (Thoughts) They’re still alive. Gyuutarou Look, if you’re going to call yourself an Upper Rank… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not only that, but they’re arguing! (Thoughts) But it looks like their bodies are starting to disintegrate. Daki Hey, you’re the idiot! Gyuutarou What did you say?! [Action: Daki begins to tear up.] Daki No one as ugly as you… could possibly be my brother. Tanjirou Ah… Daki I bet you and I… aren’t even related by blood! We don’t even look anything alike! You’re so useless! Your one saving grace is your strength! Nothing else! You have no value at all if you lose! You worthless, ugly freak! Gyuutarou Grr… Don’t give me that crap! If you were on your own, you’d be long dead by now! How many times have I saved you?! You’re the worthless one, and you know it. You’re weak, and you have no value whatsoever! I wish I hadn’t protected someone like you all this time! If it hadn’t been for you, my life would’ve been different! Right, if it hadn’t been for you! [Action: Daki’s tears begin to spill out.] Gyuutarou Why do I always have to clean up your messes? [Action: Tanjirou gets off Nezuko’s back and runs toward Daki and Gyuutarou.] Gyuutarou You just never should’ve been born -- [Action: Tanjirou covers Gyuutarou’s mouth.] Tanjirou That’s a lie. You don’t really feel that way at all. You don’t mean any of that. Try to get along. In this world, you two siblings have no one but each other. There’s no one who will forgive you for what you did. You’ll be resented, despised, and denounced by all those you’ve killed. Nobody will ever be on your side. So if nothing else, you two… shouldn’t be cursing each other out like this! [Action: Daki begins to sob.] Daki Wahhh! Why don’t you shut up?! Don’t you dare lecture us! You stupid brat! Get out of here! Just get lost! I’m so pissed! I’m so pissed! Fix this somehow, Brother! I don’t want to die, Brother! Brother! Bro -- [Action: Daki’s head disintegrates completely.] Gyuutarou Ume! (Thoughts) That’s right. My little sister’s name was Ume. (Thoughts) Not Daki. What a god-awful name. [Scene: In the past, in Gyuutarou’s memory. A man opens the door to Daki and Gyuutarou’s house and finds Gyuutarou, who is still a human, sitting next to a dead body.] Man Grr… Ngh! [Action: The man run <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 229 of 341] don’t really feel that way at all. You don’t mean any of that. Try to get along. In this world, you two siblings have no one but each other. There’s no one who will forgive you for what you did. You’ll be resented, despised, and denounced by all those you’ve killed. Nobody will ever be on your side. So if nothing else, you two… shouldn’t be cursing each other out like this! [Action: Daki begins to sob.] Daki Wahhh! Why don’t you shut up?! Don’t you dare lecture us! You stupid brat! Get out of here! Just get lost! I’m so pissed! I’m so pissed! Fix this somehow, Brother! I don’t want to die, Brother! Brother! Bro -- [Action: Daki’s head disintegrates completely.] Gyuutarou Ume! (Thoughts) That’s right. My little sister’s name was Ume. (Thoughts) Not Daki. What a god-awful name. [Scene: In the past, in Gyuutarou’s memory. A man opens the door to Daki and Gyuutarou’s house and finds Gyuutarou, who is still a human, sitting next to a dead body.] Man Grr… Ngh! [Action: The man runs off.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) No… Ume was pretty bad, too. Since you were named after the disease that killed our mother. (Thoughts) The Rashomon Riverbank. We were born into the lowest class of the Entertainment District. Children were seen as extra mouths to feed, so we were cursed just for living. (Thoughts) My mother nearly killed me more than once before I was ever born. And she also tried to kill me numerous times after I was born, since I was nothing but a burden. And yet, I still survived. (Thoughts) My body was weak like a withered leaf, but I clung to life as hard as I could. [Action: Three children throw rocks at Gyuutarou as he walks through the area.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Worm! Dimwit! Sad sack! Coward! Good-for-nothing! (Thoughts) I was mocked for my ugly voice and appearance, and rocks were thrown at me for being filthy. (Thoughts) It was as if all the abuse and insults in the world were created just for me. (Thoughts) Not only was I ugly, but I was filthy, too. Always covered in grime and dandruff from head to toe. Giving off the stench of fleas. (Thoughts) I was especially despised in the Entertainment District, where beauty was the measure of your value. As if I were a monster. (Thoughts) When I got hungry, I ate mice and insects. (Thoughts) My only toy was a scythe that a customer left behind. (Thoughts) Things started to change for me… after Ume was born. [Scene: Sometime later. Daki, who is still a human, has become a teenager.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Ume… You were my pride and joy. (Thoughts) Even at a tender age, grown-ups would reel at the sight of your beautiful face. [Action: Gyuutarou pushes a man to the ground.] Man Ngh… Eek! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) I discovered that I was good at fighting and started working as a debt collector. (Thoughts) I revolted everyone, and they all feared me. That made me feel so good. (Thoughts) My ugliness became a source of pride… and having a gorgeous sister like you dispelled my sense of inferiority. (Thoughts) I had the feeling that we were on the fast track to a better life. [Scene: One day, in the evening. Gyuutarou walks home with a bundle of food. When he gets home, he finds Daki’s charred body in a hole in the ground.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Until you turned thirteen, Ume. [Scene: Sometime earlier. Daki stabs a samurai in the eye with a hairpin.] Samurai (Flashback) Ahh! Daki (Flashback) Ngh… Samurai (Flashback) Gahh! (Flashback) Ahh! [Scene: In Daki and Gyuutarou’s house. Gyuutarou stands over Daki’s body.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Because you stabbed a customer, a samurai’s eye with a hairpin, blinding him, you were bound hand and foot out of retaliation and then burned alive! (Thoughts) I wasn’t there. I got home from work to find you burnt to a crisp. [Action: Daki moves slightly.] Daki Ugh… Ngh… [Action: Gyuutarou holds Daki’s body close.] Gyuutarou Ah… Ahhh!! Stop! Stop! Stop! Don’t collect from me! You’re collecting from me after never giving me a damn thing?! I’ll <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 230 of 341] . (Thoughts) I had the feeling that we were on the fast track to a better life. [Scene: One day, in the evening. Gyuutarou walks home with a bundle of food. When he gets home, he finds Daki’s charred body in a hole in the ground.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Until you turned thirteen, Ume. [Scene: Sometime earlier. Daki stabs a samurai in the eye with a hairpin.] Samurai (Flashback) Ahh! Daki (Flashback) Ngh… Samurai (Flashback) Gahh! (Flashback) Ahh! [Scene: In Daki and Gyuutarou’s house. Gyuutarou stands over Daki’s body.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) Because you stabbed a customer, a samurai’s eye with a hairpin, blinding him, you were bound hand and foot out of retaliation and then burned alive! (Thoughts) I wasn’t there. I got home from work to find you burnt to a crisp. [Action: Daki moves slightly.] Daki Ugh… Ngh… [Action: Gyuutarou holds Daki’s body close.] Gyuutarou Ah… Ahhh!! Stop! Stop! Stop! Don’t collect from me! You’re collecting from me after never giving me a damn thing?! I’ll never forgive you! I’ll never forgive you!! Turn my sister back to the way she was! Or else… I’ll kill the gods, Buddha, every one of you! [Action: The blinded samurai cuts into Gyuutarou’s back.] Gyuutarou Gah… [Action: Gyuutarou falls into the hole with Daki.] Samurai You’re sure he’s the one? Woman Yes! That’s him, all right! I appreciate this! I’m so glad to be rid of that troublemaker! He was such a savage, severely injuring the people he was collecting from! And lately, he’s really been out of control! It’s a shame that we lost Ume, but when I find another pretty girl, I’ll send her your way. So, um, about the money… Samurai Hold on. After I finish him off. [Action: Gyuutarou leaps out of the hole and attacks the woman.] Woman Ahh! [Action: The samurai turns around to see that Gyuutarou has killed the woman.] Samurai Huh…? Gyuutarou Hey, you… That’s a fine kimono you’re wearing, huh? Samurai Ah… Gyuutarou You’re clean, and you have a good complexion. I bet you always have plenty to eat and you sleep in a nice, clean bed. I bet that’s all you’ve ever known. Living in a house that shelters you from the rain and wind. Lucky you… Lucky you! A guy who has it so good doesn’t get to make such a racket. Sniveling and moaning… [Action: The samurai moves to attack Gyuutarou, but Gyuutarou strikes first.] Samurai Ah… Gyuutarou … over one measly eyeball. [Scene: Sometime later. Gyuutarou carries Daki’s burnt body through the area.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) No one would help us. No surprises there. (Thoughts) That was just the story of our lives. No one ever offered us a helping hand. [Action: Gyuutarou falls to the ground.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) It started snowing. We were never shown the slightest mercy, no matter what the situation. (Thoughts) Why was that? (Thoughts) What happened to “fortune and misfortune are intertwined”?! Both fortune and misfortune should come by turns! [Action: Douma appears with the head and body of a woman.] Douma Hey, what’s the matter? You poor things. I happen to be kindhearted, so I can’t look the other way. That girl is probably going to die any minute now. Ah… I’ll give you some blood! Both of you! If he chooses you, you can become demons. [Action: Douma drops the woman’s head.] Douma Life is a sacred thing. You should treasure it. Now then… can you become demons… a Twelve Kizuki like me… and rise up to the Upper Ranks, I wonder. Gyuutarou (Thoughts) I don’t regret becoming a demon. (Thoughts) No matter how many times I’m reborn, I’m going to be a demon every time. I’ll never show mercy to anyone who has a better life. I’ll always be the Gyuutarou who seizes and collects! (Thoughts) But… if I did have one regret, that would be… Ume… You might’ve turned out differently than me. (Thoughts) If you’d worked at a better House, you could’ve become a respectable oiran… If you’d been born to normal parents, you could’ve been a normal girl… If you’d been born into a good family, maybe you would’ve become a well-b <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 231 of 341] ou poor things. I happen to be kindhearted, so I can’t look the other way. That girl is probably going to die any minute now. Ah… I’ll give you some blood! Both of you! If he chooses you, you can become demons. [Action: Douma drops the woman’s head.] Douma Life is a sacred thing. You should treasure it. Now then… can you become demons… a Twelve Kizuki like me… and rise up to the Upper Ranks, I wonder. Gyuutarou (Thoughts) I don’t regret becoming a demon. (Thoughts) No matter how many times I’m reborn, I’m going to be a demon every time. I’ll never show mercy to anyone who has a better life. I’ll always be the Gyuutarou who seizes and collects! (Thoughts) But… if I did have one regret, that would be… Ume… You might’ve turned out differently than me. (Thoughts) If you’d worked at a better House, you could’ve become a respectable oiran… If you’d been born to normal parents, you could’ve been a normal girl… If you’d been born into a good family, maybe you would’ve become a well-bred young lady. (Thoughts) You have such an impressionable, pliant nature. Maybe you only turned out this way because I was the one who raised you. (Thoughts) “Take before someone takes from you.” I taught you to collect from others, and that’s why you stabbed that samurai in the eye. But if you’d done as he said, you might’ve followed a different path. [Action: Gyuutarou imagines Daki receiving the hairpin from her customer instead of stealing it from him.] Gyuutarou (Thoughts) My only regret… Daki (Imagination) Ah… Fufu! Gyuutarou (Thoughts) … was you, I guess. [Scene: In the present, in a void. Gyuutarou finds himself alone.] Gyuutarou What is this place? Is this Hell? Daki Brother! Gyuutarou Ah… [Action: Daki, who is now in her human form, appears before Gyuutarou.] Daki It’s awful here! I don’t like this place! Where are we? I want to leave! Do something! Gyuutarou You… Look at you… Ah… [Action: Gyuutarou looks at himself, as he is still a demon. He begins to walk away.] Daki Is the exit that way? Gyuutarou Listen. Don’t follow me anymore. Daki B-But why? Wait, I -- Gyuutarou I said don’t follow me! Ngh… Daki Are you mad about what I said? I’ll apologize, so forgive me! [Action: Daki begins to tear up.] Daki I don’t think you’re ugly, Brother! I was just bitter! I was bitter because we’d lost! I didn’t want to admit that we’d lost because of me! I’m sorry! For not fighting better! If only I could’ve been more useful, then we wouldn’t have lost! I’m sorry I’m always dragging you down! Listen, Brother! Gyuutarou You’re not my sister anymore. You’re nothing to me. I’m heading this way, so you go in the opposite direction, toward the light. Daki Ah… [Action: Daki runs to Gyuutarou and jumps on his back.] Gyuutarou Ah… Hey! Daki No… No! I’m not leaving you! I’m never going to leave you, okay? We’re always going to be together! No matter how many times I’m reborn, I’m always going to be your little sister! No matter what! Please don’t hate me! Don’t scold me! Don’t leave me all by myself! I’ll never forgive you if you leave me behind! [Action: Daki begins to sob loudly.] Daki Wahhh! Because we’re always going to be together! You’re so mean. You’re so mean! Don’t you remember the promise we made? Gyuutarou Ah… Daki Have you forgotten? Gyuutarou (Flashback) The two of us together can’t be beat! Being cold or hungry doesn’t bother us at all! (Flashback) I promise you! We’re always going to be together! I’m never going to leave you! (Flashback) See? You’re not afraid of anything now, are you? Daki Wahhh! [Action: Daki sobs loudly again. Gyuutarou hooks his arms under her legs and shifts her weight on his back. Gyuutarou walks into the fire.] [Scene: In the present. Tanjirou and Nezuko hold the last of Gyuutarou’s head in their hands. His particles float into the sky and disappear.] Tanjirou I wonder if they made up. [Action: Nezuko nods.] Nezuko Mm. Tanjirou Heh… It’s over, huh? I’m exhausted. [Scene: Elsewhere in the ruins of th <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 232 of 341] ld me! Don’t leave me all by myself! I’ll never forgive you if you leave me behind! [Action: Daki begins to sob loudly.] Daki Wahhh! Because we’re always going to be together! You’re so mean. You’re so mean! Don’t you remember the promise we made? Gyuutarou Ah… Daki Have you forgotten? Gyuutarou (Flashback) The two of us together can’t be beat! Being cold or hungry doesn’t bother us at all! (Flashback) I promise you! We’re always going to be together! I’m never going to leave you! (Flashback) See? You’re not afraid of anything now, are you? Daki Wahhh! [Action: Daki sobs loudly again. Gyuutarou hooks his arms under her legs and shifts her weight on his back. Gyuutarou walks into the fire.] [Scene: In the present. Tanjirou and Nezuko hold the last of Gyuutarou’s head in their hands. His particles float into the sky and disappear.] Tanjirou I wonder if they made up. [Action: Nezuko nods.] Nezuko Mm. Tanjirou Heh… It’s over, huh? I’m exhausted. [Scene: Elsewhere in the ruins of the entertainment district. Iguro finds Uzui, Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma.] Iguro Oh? I see. Hmm. Six, huh? That would be the lowest of the Upper Ranks. Well, six or not, you still defeated an Upper Rank, so yes, congratulations are in order. Right, six or not. I don’t mind offering you my praise. Uzui Well, not that your praise will do anything for me. Suma That’s right! Makio You sure took your time getting here. Suma Y-Y-You took too long to get here! Way too long! [Action: Iguro’s snake hisses at Suma.] Suma Ahhh! Scary! Uzui Ow… Iguro What are you going to do now that you’ve lost your left hand and left eye? How long will it take you to return to duty after battling this lowly Upper Six? Who’s going to fill in for you until then? Suma Grr… Uzui I’m retiring. There’s just no way I can still fight. I’m sure the Master will accept that. Iguro Don’t be ridiculous. I refuse to accept it. As it is, too many of the youngsters are dying on us before reaching their potential. There’s still a vacant Hashira spot now that Rengoku is gone. Even someone as uninspiring as you would be better than nothing at all. Battle on until you die. Uzui Nope, there is a youngster who’s about to reach his potential for sure. That young guy you hate. Iguro Hey… No way. Then, he survived? This battle… That Tanjirou Kamado? [Scene: At the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters. Two kasugai crows deliver the news to Kagaya.] Kagaya Is that right? They defeated it? An Upper Rank? Good job, Tengen, Tanjirou, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke! [Action: Kagaya coughs.] Amane Master Kagaya… Kagaya For a hundred years… For a hundred years, nothing had changed! But now it has! Amane… Amane Yes? [Action: Kagaya coughs again. He grabs Amane’s wrist.] Kagaya Do you see? This is an omen! Fate is about to take a dramatic turn! The consequences will be widespread! Sweeping up everything around them, shaking them to their core! And finally, they will reach that man. Muzan Kibutsuji! We will defeat you without fail during our generation! You, the sole blemish on my family! Ngh! [Action: Kagaya falls over and coughs more.] Amane Children, go boil some water. And fetch his medicine and some towels! Hurry! Kiriya Father! Hinaki Father! Nichika Father! [Scene: In the Infinity Castle. Akaza is summoned.] Akaza (Thoughts) The alternate dimension… The Infinity Castle. (Thoughts) The fact that I was summoned here means… that an Upper Rank was killed by the Demon Slayers! [Scene: In the ruins of the entertainment district. Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma help Uzui walk.] Uzui Ah… Ngh… Oh, damn! This hurts like hell! Suma But thank goodness, Lord Tengen! Makio Really. Thank goodness you’re alive. Hinatsuru So, it’ll be all four of us returning intact, right? Uzui Yeah. Let’s go home to a hero’s welcome. And be flashy about it! [Action: Tanjirou hugs Zenitsu and Inosuke. All three boys are crying.] Zenitsu Wahhh! Thank goodness!! We’re alive! Tanjirou Yeah! Yeah! Inosuke Ugh… Nezuko Mm! Tanjirou You gu <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 233 of 341] il during our generation! You, the sole blemish on my family! Ngh! [Action: Kagaya falls over and coughs more.] Amane Children, go boil some water. And fetch his medicine and some towels! Hurry! Kiriya Father! Hinaki Father! Nichika Father! [Scene: In the Infinity Castle. Akaza is summoned.] Akaza (Thoughts) The alternate dimension… The Infinity Castle. (Thoughts) The fact that I was summoned here means… that an Upper Rank was killed by the Demon Slayers! [Scene: In the ruins of the entertainment district. Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma help Uzui walk.] Uzui Ah… Ngh… Oh, damn! This hurts like hell! Suma But thank goodness, Lord Tengen! Makio Really. Thank goodness you’re alive. Hinatsuru So, it’ll be all four of us returning intact, right? Uzui Yeah. Let’s go home to a hero’s welcome. And be flashy about it! [Action: Tanjirou hugs Zenitsu and Inosuke. All three boys are crying.] Zenitsu Wahhh! Thank goodness!! We’re alive! Tanjirou Yeah! Yeah! Inosuke Ugh… Nezuko Mm! Tanjirou You guys… I’m so glad you’re alive! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Nezuko Kamado, Kanao Tsuyuri, Genya Shinazugawa, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Amane Ubuyashiki, Tengen Uzui, Mitsuri Kanroji, Muichirou Tokitou, Aoi Kanzaki, Kiyo Terauchi, Sumi Nakahara, Naho Takada, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Sumiyoshi, Tecchin Tecchikawahara (Tecchin), Hotaru Haganezuka, Kotetsu, Muzan Kibutsuji, Nakime, Kokushibou, Douma, Akaza, Hantengu, Gyokko, Gotou, Kakushi, swordsmiths [Scene: At night, in the ruined entertainment district. Gotou searches the area.] Gotou Ah… This is awful. What kind of battle do you have to wage to end up like this? [Action: Gotou climbs onto a roof and sees Nezuko surrounded by Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke.] Gotou Ah…　Found them! [Action: Gotou races down to the group.] Gotou Everyone! I need you to come! They’re here! [Scene: At the Demon Slayer HQ. Kagaya hears the news of Gyuutarou and Daki’s deaths.] Kagaya Is that right? They defeated it? An Upper Rank? [Action: Kagaya doubles over in pain and coughs.] Kagaya Guh… Amane Master Kagaya? Kagaya For a hundred years… For a hundred years, nothing had changed. But now it has! Do you see? This is an omen! Fate is about to take a dramatic turn! The consequences will be widespread, sweeping up everything around them, shaking them to their core. And eventually, they will reach that man! Muzan Kibutsuji… We will defeat you without fail during our generation! You, the sole blemish on my family! [Scene: In the Infinity Castle. Kibutsuji summons the Upper Rank demons.] Akaza (Thoughts) The alternate dimension… The Infinity Castle. The fact that I was summoned here means… that an Upper Rank was killed by the Demon Slayers! Ngh… Grrr… [Scene: In the Infinity Castle. Nakime summons the Upper Ranks before her. Gyokko jumps in his pot.] Gyokko Hoho! Well, well, if it isn’t you, Lord Akaza! [Action: Gyokko emerges from his pot.] Gyokko So lovely to see you in such good health! How long has it been? 90 years? The thought that you might’ve perished made my heart sing… Ah! Ahem! It made my worried heart fill with anguish! Hoho! Akaza Ngh… Hantengu Terrifying, terrifying! In the time we’ve been apart, you’ve forgotten how to count, Gyokko. It’s been 113 years since we were last summoned. An indivisible number, unlucky and uneven… An odd number! Terrifying, terrifying! Akaza Biwa woman! Is Lord Muzan not here? [Action: Nakime plays her biwa.] Nakime He has not yet arrived. Akaza Then where’s Number One? Don’t tell me he’s been killed. Douma Woah, woah, woah! Hold up a second, will you, Lord Akaza? Aren’t you even a little bit worried about me? [Action: Douma appears behind Akaza and puts his hand on his shoulder.] Douma You don’t know how dreadfully worried I was since you are all cherished comrades of mine. And I’d be heartbroken if I lost any of my comrades. Gyokko Hah! Lord Douma… Douma Hey there! Long time no see, Gyokko! Is that a brand-new pot? It’s a beauty <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 234 of 341] has it been? 90 years? The thought that you might’ve perished made my heart sing… Ah! Ahem! It made my worried heart fill with anguish! Hoho! Akaza Ngh… Hantengu Terrifying, terrifying! In the time we’ve been apart, you’ve forgotten how to count, Gyokko. It’s been 113 years since we were last summoned. An indivisible number, unlucky and uneven… An odd number! Terrifying, terrifying! Akaza Biwa woman! Is Lord Muzan not here? [Action: Nakime plays her biwa.] Nakime He has not yet arrived. Akaza Then where’s Number One? Don’t tell me he’s been killed. Douma Woah, woah, woah! Hold up a second, will you, Lord Akaza? Aren’t you even a little bit worried about me? [Action: Douma appears behind Akaza and puts his hand on his shoulder.] Douma You don’t know how dreadfully worried I was since you are all cherished comrades of mine. And I’d be heartbroken if I lost any of my comrades. Gyokko Hah! Lord Douma… Douma Hey there! Long time no see, Gyokko! Is that a brand-new pot? It’s a beauty! You know the pot you gave me? I’m displaying a woman’s head in it! It’s in my room. Gyokko That wasn’t its intended use. But I do find it intriguing! Douma Listen. You should come over to my place sometime. Akaza Get off. Douma Huh? Akaza Get your hand off me! [Action: Akaza strikes Douma in the face, breaking his jaw.] Hantengu Eeek! [Action: Hantengu flees.] Douma Woah… [Action: Douma regenerates his jaw.] Douma Wow, that was some punch. A bit stronger than before, wouldn’t you say, Lord Akaza? Nakime I summoned Upper One here first. Even now he’s listening to us. Akaza Ah… Kokushibou I’ve been here the entire time… Lord Muzan has arrived. [Action: Kibutsuji studies a drop of blood in a glass vial.] Hantengu Eeek! Kibutsuji Gyuutarou is no longer with us… meaning the Upper Ranks are now incomplete. Douma Is that true, my lord? You have my sincerest apologies! Since I was the one who brought Gyuutarou in, how can I atone for this embarrassment? Shall I… gouge out my eyeballs? Or should I -- Kibutsuji I have no need for your wretched eyeballs. I knew that Gyuutarou would be defeated. As expected, Daki proved to be his weakness. Had Gyuutarou fought alone from the start, he would’ve won. If the battle hadn’t gone on after he’d poisoned them… Oh, well. It doesn’t matter anymore. How worthless. Can’t you see you’re falling in order of who has the most of their humanity remaining? Hantengu Eeek… Kibutsuji But neither does that matter anymore. I expect nothing of you all. Douma There you go again with the melancholic words. Has there ever been a time when I didn’t meet your expectations? Kibutsuji You still haven’t annihilated the Ubuyashiki family. What about the Blue Spider Lily? Akaza Ngh… [Action: Kibutsuji grabs his desk.] Kibutsuji Why can’t you find it after so many hundreds of years? I’m… starting to question why you all even exist. [Action: The glass beakers and vials shatter.] Hantengu Eeek! Please forgive us! I beg of you! Akaza Ngh… Kokushibou I don’t know what to tell you. Ubuyashiki is a master at concealing himself. Douma Search and detection aren’t my strong suits, either. I’m at my wits’ end. Gyokko Lord Muzan! Not me! I’ve acquired some information that will bring you a step closer to your goals! A mere moment ago -- [Action: Kibutsuji cuts Gyokko’s head off and holds it in his hand.] Kibutsuji The one thing I dislike is change. Changes in circumstances, physical changes, emotional changes… In most cases, change of any kind means degradation. It’s decay. I prefer the unchanging. A perfect unchanging state that lasts forever. Gyokko (Thoughts) Ahh~! To have Lord Muzan’s hand on my head! How sublime! Kibutsuji For the first time in 113 years, an Upper Rank has been killed, and my frustration has reached a boiling point! Don’t ever give me unconfirmed information, and wipe that smirk off your face. [Action: Kibutsuji drops Gyokko’s head.] Kibutsuji I’d advise you all to apply yourselves with more desperate urgency from now <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 235 of 341] on’t know what to tell you. Ubuyashiki is a master at concealing himself. Douma Search and detection aren’t my strong suits, either. I’m at my wits’ end. Gyokko Lord Muzan! Not me! I’ve acquired some information that will bring you a step closer to your goals! A mere moment ago -- [Action: Kibutsuji cuts Gyokko’s head off and holds it in his hand.] Kibutsuji The one thing I dislike is change. Changes in circumstances, physical changes, emotional changes… In most cases, change of any kind means degradation. It’s decay. I prefer the unchanging. A perfect unchanging state that lasts forever. Gyokko (Thoughts) Ahh~! To have Lord Muzan’s hand on my head! How sublime! Kibutsuji For the first time in 113 years, an Upper Rank has been killed, and my frustration has reached a boiling point! Don’t ever give me unconfirmed information, and wipe that smirk off your face. [Action: Kibutsuji drops Gyokko’s head.] Kibutsuji I’d advise you all to apply yourselves with more desperate urgency from now on. I’ve been far too lenient considering your failures just because of your status as Upper Ranks. Gyokko, once you’ve confirmed that information, head over there with Hantengu. [Action: Kibutsuji leaves.] Hantengu Eeek! Understood, my lord! Gyokko (Thoughts) Gahh! That’s hardly fair! I’m the one who got the information in the first place! How annoying is that? (Thoughts) But that’s what makes it intriguing! Ahh~… [Action: Douma jumps down to Gyokko.] Gyokko Huh? Douma Lord Gyokko! What kind of information do you have? [Action: Douma picks up Gyokko’s head.] Douma I’d like to tag along. Gyokko No, that wouldn’t be… [Action: Akaza walks toward Douma and Gyokko.] Douma Can’t you let me in on it? Please, I’m begging -- [Action: Akaza cuts through the top of Douma’s head with his hand.] Gyokko Ahh… Akaza Did Lord Muzan give you any orders? Get lost. [Action: Kokushibou cuts Akaza’s hand off.] Hantengu Eeek! Kokushibou Akaza… You always go too far. Akaza Ngh… Douma It’s all right, Lord Kokushibou. [Action: Douma regenerates his head.] Douma I don’t mind in the least. Kokushibou It’s not for your benefit that I speak. Disrupting the hierarchy… which, in turn, undermines subordination, is what dismays me. Douma Oh, is that right? I see. Kokushibou Akaza… If you are disgruntled, you should battle for a replacement. Douma Well, well! If I may, Lord Kokushibou, even if he were to challenge us, Lord Akaza could never defeat us. And in my case, since I became a demon after Lord Akaza yet was promoted before him, I’d be angry, too, if I were in his shoes. Don’t be so hard on him! And besides, I didn’t dodge that blow on purpose. It’s just a little harmless horseplay! This is how you nurture friendship, you know. Those of us on top shouldn’t give our subordinates a hard time. Don’t you think -- Kokushibou Akaza. [Action: Akaza tenses up.] Kokushibou Do you understand… what it is… I’m trying to say? Akaza I understand. I’m going to kill you… if it’s the last thing I do. Kokushibou Is that right? Then do your best. [Action: Kokushibou disappears.] Douma Goodbye, Lord Kokushibou! Goodbye! Hantengu Eeek! Douma It kind of feels like I got shut out of the conversation. But that’s just me overthinking it, right, Lord Akaza? [Action: Akaza leaves.] Douma Huh? Hantengu Eeek! Douma Lord Akaza! Gyokko Hup… Hup… Douma Hey, I was talking to you… Gyokko Hup… Hup… Douma Huh? Gyokko Please send Hantengu and myself to the same location! Hantengu Eeek! [Action: Nakime strums her biwa, and Gyokko and Hantengu disappear.] Douma Wait! Me, too! Ah… Hey! Biwa lady! If you’re interested, would you join me for… Nakime I respectfully decline. [Action: Nakime strums her biwa.] [Scene: In Douma’s room. Douma finds himself back in the real world.] Douma Ugh… You’re all so cold to me. Cultist Lord Founder, your disciples have arrived. Douma Oh, is that right? Sorry to keep everyone waiting. Here we go. All right. Let me put this on first. [Action: Douma puts on a hat.] Doum <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 236 of 341] Kokushibou Is that right? Then do your best. [Action: Kokushibou disappears.] Douma Goodbye, Lord Kokushibou! Goodbye! Hantengu Eeek! Douma It kind of feels like I got shut out of the conversation. But that’s just me overthinking it, right, Lord Akaza? [Action: Akaza leaves.] Douma Huh? Hantengu Eeek! Douma Lord Akaza! Gyokko Hup… Hup… Douma Hey, I was talking to you… Gyokko Hup… Hup… Douma Huh? Gyokko Please send Hantengu and myself to the same location! Hantengu Eeek! [Action: Nakime strums her biwa, and Gyokko and Hantengu disappear.] Douma Wait! Me, too! Ah… Hey! Biwa lady! If you’re interested, would you join me for… Nakime I respectfully decline. [Action: Nakime strums her biwa.] [Scene: In Douma’s room. Douma finds himself back in the real world.] Douma Ugh… You’re all so cold to me. Cultist Lord Founder, your disciples have arrived. Douma Oh, is that right? Sorry to keep everyone waiting. Here we go. All right. Let me put this on first. [Action: Douma puts on a hat.] Douma Ready when you are! Please send them in. [Scene: In the past. Yoriichi sits on the veranda with Sumiyoshi’s baby. Sumiyoshi brings tea and food.] Sumiyoshi I’ve brought you some tea. Yoriichi Right. Thank you. Sumiyoshi Heh… Wow, look how soundly he’s sleeping. Sorry about this. Looks like my wife’s fast asleep, too. I really must apologize, making our guest babysit like this. [Action: Sumiyoshi takes his baby back from Yoriichi.] Yoriichi No need to apologize. She must be exhausted. It’s a lot of hard work, giving birth and raising a child. I’ll be leaving after I’ve had this. It wouldn’t be right to keep eating for free here. Sumiyoshi Ah, don’t say that! You saved our lives! If it hadn’t been for you, not only would we be dead, but this child wouldn’t have been born, either. Ahh… [Action: Yoriichi takes a drink of tea.] Sumiyoshi Very well. Then the least I can do is pass down your name to posterity. Yoriichi No need for that. Sumiyoshi But didn’t you say you were at a loss because you have no heirs? Even if a humble charcoal seller like myself can’t do it, I’m sure that one day somebody will. Yoriichi No need for that. Sumiyoshi… Those who have mastered their skill… share the same fate. Even if it’s a new era, even if you must take a different path to get there, you’ll always find your way back to the same place. You seem to perceive me as some kind of special person, but you’re wrong about that. [Action: Yoriichi gets up and grabs his sword.] Yoriichi I failed to protect anything that was important to me, and throughout my life, I was unable to do what I was supposed to do. My name is as worthless as I am. Sumiyoshi Ahh… Please don’t… Please don’t say something like that… Please, I’m begging you! Don’t think of yourself like that! [Scene: In the present, in the Butterfly Mansion. Tanjirou wakes up in an infirmary bed with tears in his eyes.] Tanjirou So sad… So sad… It… was a dream… [Action: Kanao stands in the doorway in shock after having dropped a vase of flowers.] Tanjirou Where… am I? Kanao Ah! [Action: Kanao runs over to Tanjirou’s bed.] Kanao Are you okay? You’ve been in a coma for two months ever since that battle! Tanjirou Is that right? I see… [Action: Kanao begins to tear up.] Kanao I’m so glad you woke up! [Scene: Elsewhere in the Butterfly Mansion. Gotou carries a tray of castella.] Gotou (Narration) My name is Gotou. I’m a member of the Demon Slayer Corps Cleanup Crew, a Kakushi. (Narration) During the Hashira Meeting, someone said to Tanjirou Kamado, “Are you going to sleep all day? Wake the hell up, will you?” That was me. (Narration) It seems fate tends to draw us together. (Narration) I was also the one who found him and his friends two months ago in the Entertainment District. (Narration) Since I found them like this, I thought, “They’re pretty close!” Or so I thought, until I saw that all three of them were critically wounded and comatose. (Narration) They’re younger than me, and they became swords <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 237 of 341] pped a vase of flowers.] Tanjirou Where… am I? Kanao Ah! [Action: Kanao runs over to Tanjirou’s bed.] Kanao Are you okay? You’ve been in a coma for two months ever since that battle! Tanjirou Is that right? I see… [Action: Kanao begins to tear up.] Kanao I’m so glad you woke up! [Scene: Elsewhere in the Butterfly Mansion. Gotou carries a tray of castella.] Gotou (Narration) My name is Gotou. I’m a member of the Demon Slayer Corps Cleanup Crew, a Kakushi. (Narration) During the Hashira Meeting, someone said to Tanjirou Kamado, “Are you going to sleep all day? Wake the hell up, will you?” That was me. (Narration) It seems fate tends to draw us together. (Narration) I was also the one who found him and his friends two months ago in the Entertainment District. (Narration) Since I found them like this, I thought, “They’re pretty close!” Or so I thought, until I saw that all three of them were critically wounded and comatose. (Narration) They’re younger than me, and they became swordsmen who risked their lives in battle, so I respect them wholeheartedly. (Narration) I have no clue about this one. What’s his deal? Inosuke (Imagination) Hmph! Gotou (Narration) And what I have here in my hands is premium castella. (Narration) To be honest, it’s taking everything I have to stop myself from gobbling it up this second. (Narration) But this is a gift for him since he’s still unconscious. (Narration) They say he’s got a great sense of smell, so maybe… Tanjirou (Imagination) Ah! [Action: Gotou arrives at Tanjirou’s room and finds the broken vase on the floor.] Gotou (Thoughts) Clean up this mess! I swear, this girl never sees anything through! Gee, Kanao. You never talk, and you’re such a weirdo! It’s all because they made you slay demons since you were a kid! [Action: Gotou begins cleaning up the vase.] Gotou (Thoughts) Ugh… Well, it’s not like I can scold her since she’s higher ranked than me… even though I’m already 23. [Action: Gotou finishes cleaning up the vase.] Gotou Excuse me. I’m going to set this castella down, so please clear it away after a while. If it seems like it’s about to go bad, you can have it. Tanjirou Oh, thank you… very much. [Action: Gotou drops the plate of castella.] Gotou Hey, he’s out of his coma!! Make some noise about that!! You really are scatterbrained, you know that?! Kanao Ahh… Gotou You’re supposed to call for someone!! Say, “He’s regained consciousness!” Kanao Ahh… Gotou You little idiot!! Everyone’s worried, okay?! Seniority doesn’t mean jack, all right?! At least not in this case! Kanao Mmm… Gotou Kiyo! Sumi! Naho! Aoi! Tanjirou woke up from his coma!! [Action: Kiyo, Sumi, and Naho enter Tanjirou’s room and sob.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Wahhh! Wahhh! Kiyo Thank goodness you’re okay! Tanjirou Hehehe… Sumi You can have my sweet bean bread! Naho There’s castella on the bed! Gotou Geez. [Action: Aoi runs through the halls with a sheet over her body.] Aoi Ngh… [Action: Aoi bursts through the door.] Kiyo Ahh! Oh my gosh, it’s a ghost!! [Action: Aoi takes off the sheet.] Aoi Gah! Naho Oh, it’s just Aoi tangled up in the laundry! Aoi Thank goodness you woke up! You went in my place! You guys… Wahhh! Tanjirou Thank you. What about the others? Are they all right? Gotou The kid with the yellow hair… Was it the day before yesterday? Sumi Yes! Gotou He’s back to work. I hear he’s already out on a mission… against his will. Sumi Zenitsu woke up the next day. Gotou The Sound Hashira walked out with his wives’ help. Uzui (Flashback) Man, ow! So annoying! Gotou The Kakushi all recoiled at the sight. Too tough to believe. Kakushi (Flashback) Wow… Gotou I mean, they were reeling. Uzui (Flashback) Hey Come on, now! Kakushi (Flashback) So scary! (Flashback) He’s standing on his own! Uzui (Flashback) We’re heading home! Come on! Kakushi (Flashback) It’s scary! (Flashback) It’s insane, huh? With those injuries? Tanjirou I see… What about Inosuke? Sumi Inosuke was also on the brink of death at one point. Aoi Inosuke wa <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 238 of 341] t’s a ghost!! [Action: Aoi takes off the sheet.] Aoi Gah! Naho Oh, it’s just Aoi tangled up in the laundry! Aoi Thank goodness you woke up! You went in my place! You guys… Wahhh! Tanjirou Thank you. What about the others? Are they all right? Gotou The kid with the yellow hair… Was it the day before yesterday? Sumi Yes! Gotou He’s back to work. I hear he’s already out on a mission… against his will. Sumi Zenitsu woke up the next day. Gotou The Sound Hashira walked out with his wives’ help. Uzui (Flashback) Man, ow! So annoying! Gotou The Kakushi all recoiled at the sight. Too tough to believe. Kakushi (Flashback) Wow… Gotou I mean, they were reeling. Uzui (Flashback) Hey Come on, now! Kakushi (Flashback) So scary! (Flashback) He’s standing on his own! Uzui (Flashback) We’re heading home! Come on! Kakushi (Flashback) It’s scary! (Flashback) It’s insane, huh? With those injuries? Tanjirou I see… What about Inosuke? Sumi Inosuke was also on the brink of death at one point. Aoi Inosuke was in such terrible shape! Because of all the poison in his body, he couldn’t stop the bleeding with his breathing in time! Tanjirou I see… So I must be hallucinating Inosuke stuck on the ceiling above me. [Action: Kanao, Gotou, Sumi, and Aoi turn to see Inosuke stuck to the ceiling.] Gotou, Sumi Ahhh! Gotou How are you doing that?! Inosuke Wahahaha! Good on you for noticing me, Tanpachirou! Tanjirou Well… I am lying face-up… [Action: Inosuke jumps down from the ceiling and lands on Tanjirou’s bed.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Ahhh! Inosuke Erk! I’m the guy who woke up seven days before you did! Tanjirou I’m so glad… Inosuke. You’re amazing. Inosuke Fufufufu… Keep heaping on the praise! And you! You’re a weakling! Shame on you for making us all worry! Naho It’s you who’s not normal, Inosuke! Lady Shinobu said as much herself, remember? [Action: Kiyo brings out a book.] Kiyo Oh, wait, Tanjirou! Please take a look at this book! Tanjirou Huh? Kiyo This is a weasel from a foreign country called a honey badger! It has a thick hide-like armor! Even getting bitten by a lion can’t hurt it! Tanjirou It’s so cute. Kiyo Since it’s poison-proof, it’ll just eat up poisonous snakes, too! Kanao Wow… Kiyo Lady Shinobu said that Inosuke is just like this honey badger! Inosuke Fufu… Gotou Lady Kochou makes some irresponsible comments, huh. Inosuke Huh? Aoi Maybe she just got tired of thinking about him? Hey… Come on! Get down from there! Inosuke In other words, I’m immortal! Wahahaha! Gotou In your dreams. Are you an idiot? [Action: Inosuke grabs Gotou’s face covering.] Inosuke Who are you calling an idiot?! Huh?! Gotou Ouch, ouch… Sumi Ahh! Stop it, please! Aoi Hey! Knock it off, will you?! Poison doesn’t have much effect on you, but neither does medicine, so you need to be careful like Lady Shinobu said! You forget so easily! Kanao B-Be quiet… Inosuke Shut up! Quit yanking at me, you shrimp! Aoi What’s that? You’re not that much taller than me! Kiyo Ahh… Kanao Tanjirou is asleep, so please be quiet! Aoi, Kiyo, Naho Oh… Inosuke Oh, man! He went back into a coma! Aoi Would you mind not saying ominous stuff like that?! Please just be quiet! Kiyo Kanao? Let’s go cook some rice gruel. Kanao Okay. Kiyo Let’s hope he recovers soon so he can eat tons of food! [Scene: Later that night. Tamayo’s cat sits outside on a tree branch. It thinks, “I’m glad… I thought he was going to die.”] [Scene: In the morning. Tanjirou stands up and holds Kiyo in the air.] Kiyo Ahh~! Tanjirou Yay! Kiyo It’s like I’m the wind! Sumi Let me go next! Naho Let me go next! [Scene: Outside, in the yard of the Butterfly Mansion. Aoi hangs sheets to dry.] Aoi (Narration) A week later, Tanjirou was back on his feet. (Narration) When we notified Gotou, who was away on an expedition, he was stunned by the speed of Tanjirou’s recovery. Gotou (Flashback) Are you kidding me? Beasts, all of them! Aoi (Narration) Soon afterward, Inosuke returned to duty. Inosuke (Flashback) I’m the strongest of all! Sumi, Naho (F <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 239 of 341] be quiet! Aoi, Kiyo, Naho Oh… Inosuke Oh, man! He went back into a coma! Aoi Would you mind not saying ominous stuff like that?! Please just be quiet! Kiyo Kanao? Let’s go cook some rice gruel. Kanao Okay. Kiyo Let’s hope he recovers soon so he can eat tons of food! [Scene: Later that night. Tamayo’s cat sits outside on a tree branch. It thinks, “I’m glad… I thought he was going to die.”] [Scene: In the morning. Tanjirou stands up and holds Kiyo in the air.] Kiyo Ahh~! Tanjirou Yay! Kiyo It’s like I’m the wind! Sumi Let me go next! Naho Let me go next! [Scene: Outside, in the yard of the Butterfly Mansion. Aoi hangs sheets to dry.] Aoi (Narration) A week later, Tanjirou was back on his feet. (Narration) When we notified Gotou, who was away on an expedition, he was stunned by the speed of Tanjirou’s recovery. Gotou (Flashback) Are you kidding me? Beasts, all of them! Aoi (Narration) Soon afterward, Inosuke returned to duty. Inosuke (Flashback) I’m the strongest of all! Sumi, Naho (Flashback) Mmm… Kiyo (Flashback) Grr! Inosuke (Flashback) Heading out now! Zenitsu (Flashback) No!! I’m so cold! I’m so scared! I’m going home! (Flashback) I’m lonely! No! Let me go! Tanjirou! Aoi (Narration) Oh, yes. Zenitsu is still out on a mission far away, and the other Corps members say it’s like a nonstop racket. Zenitsu (Imagination) Aoi! You just remembered me now! (Imagination) Do you miss me? You miss me, right? Of course you miss me, don’t you?! Aoi (Imagination) Shut up! (Narration) As for Tanjirou, he’s been doing his rehabilitation training every day. Heh… [Scene: In the training room. Naho stretches out Tanjirou’s legs.] Tanjirou Ouch, ouch, ouch… Naho Mm… Tanjirou Ngh… So frustrating! I’ve got a long way to go before I gain back my stamina! Naho Mmm… Tanjirou Hey, wait! Did a new sword come while I was asleep? To replace the one I chipped! Kiyo, Naho Erk! Naho A sword? A sword… Kiyo You did get some letters from Mr. Haganezuka… Would you like to see them? [Action: Kiyo and Naho give Tanjirou his letters.] Haganezuka “I have no sword for the likes of you!” Tanjirou This is… really bad… Kiyo It is, isn’t it? [Action: Kiyo, and Naho eat some snacks.] Sumi Two months went by, but no sword ever arrived. Tanjirou Mmm… And it was only chipped this time! I snapped it in two last time! Sumi Mmm… Swords are always getting damaged, but Mr. Haganezuka just happens to be a bit difficult, doesn’t he? Kiyo Why don’t you go to the village? Naho Maybe it would be best to talk to him directly. Tanjirou The village? Kiyo The village where all the swordsmiths live. Tanjirou Huh? I can go? [Scene: Outside the Butterfly Mansion. A Kakushi greets Tanjirou.] Kakushi Nice to meet you. As the Master has granted approval, I shall be guiding you there. [Action: Tanjirou bows.] Tanjirou Nice to meet you! I’m Tanjirou Kamado. Thank you for taking me! Kakushi As your guide, I cannot tell you my name, but I look forward to serving you. Now then, put these on. Tanjirou What are they? [Action: Tanjirou puts a blindfold on.] Kakushi A blindfold and earplugs. The village is hidden. Also, I will be carrying you on my back. Tanjirou Huh? Kakushi Moreover, as you are known to have an acute sense of smell… take these nose plugs. [Action: The Kakushi plugs Tanjirou’s nose.] Tanjirou Gah! [Action: The Kakushi carries Tanjirou away on her back.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Have a safe journey! [Scene: Somewhere outside the Butterfly Mansion. Several Kakushi carry Tanjirou along the route to the Swordsmith Village.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The Swordsmith Village, where Nichirin swords are forged, is an extremely vital place for the Demon Slayer Corps. (Thoughts) Its whereabouts must be kept secret to protect it from attacks.　That’s why nobody knows where the village is. (Thoughts) Needless to say, this lady doesn’t know where it is, either. Kakushi I’ll leave him to you. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Meaning that after travelling a certain distance, I get passed to another Kakush <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 240 of 341] What are they? [Action: Tanjirou puts a blindfold on.] Kakushi A blindfold and earplugs. The village is hidden. Also, I will be carrying you on my back. Tanjirou Huh? Kakushi Moreover, as you are known to have an acute sense of smell… take these nose plugs. [Action: The Kakushi plugs Tanjirou’s nose.] Tanjirou Gah! [Action: The Kakushi carries Tanjirou away on her back.] Kiyo, Sumi, Naho Have a safe journey! [Scene: Somewhere outside the Butterfly Mansion. Several Kakushi carry Tanjirou along the route to the Swordsmith Village.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) The Swordsmith Village, where Nichirin swords are forged, is an extremely vital place for the Demon Slayer Corps. (Thoughts) Its whereabouts must be kept secret to protect it from attacks.　That’s why nobody knows where the village is. (Thoughts) Needless to say, this lady doesn’t know where it is, either. Kakushi I’ll leave him to you. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Meaning that after travelling a certain distance, I get passed to another Kakushi. Kakushi Let’s go! Please leave it to me! I hate bugs. Reading is my hobby. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not only that, but both routes and the Kakushi get changed up again and again. Kakushi I’m craving eel! I want a girlfriend! Tanjirou (Thoughts) The Kakushi are guided to the next Kakushi by crows, but the crows do a lot of switching up, too. Please be careful on your way back! Kakushi Haa… What a good kid. Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’m told that the mansion where the Master lives is hidden in an even more complex way. Seriously, smart people are incredible! [Scene: In the late afternoon. Tanjirou finally arrives at the Swordsmith Village.] Kakushi I’m going to remove this now. [Action: The Kakushi removes Tanjirou’s blindfold.] Tanjirou Ahh… Wow… Wow, these buildings sure are amazing! Kakushi Everyone who comes here says the same thing. Tanjirou And this scent… There must be a hot spring nearby! Kakushi Yes, you’re right about that! Please go there later to refresh yourself. But first things first, turn left at the end of this street, and you’ll find the chief’s home. Please go there to greet him before you do anything else. Tanjirou Right! Kakushi I’ll be taking my leave now, but I wish you the best. Tanjirou Thank you very much! [Action: Tanjirou’s voice echoes through the area. Kanroji hears it from the hot spring.] Kanroji I just heard an echo of gratitude. Does that mean someone’s here? I think I feel my heart pounding! [Scene: At Tecchikawahara’s office. Tanjirou finds Tecchikawahara.] Tecchin Hello there! I’m the chief of this village, Tecchin Tecchikawahara. Nice to meet you! The smallest person in the village… and the most important is me. Wel, why don’t you bow your head so low that your forehead touches the mat? [Action: Tanjirou bows and slams his forehead into the floor.] Tanjirou Ngh! I’m Tanjirou Kamado! It’s a privilege to meet you! Tecchin Well, what a fine boy. Come here. Have some sweets. Tanjirou Thank you very much! [Action: Tanjirou eats some snacks.] Tanjirou These are delicious! Tecchin Aren’t they? Oh, about Hotaru, at this time, he seems to have gone missing. We’re searching for him, too, so please be patient. Tanjirou Hotaru? Tecchin That’s right. Hotaru Haganzuka. Tanjirou That’s such a cute name! Tecchin Right? I’m the one who named him! But Hotaru himself said it was too cute and blasted me. Tanjirou That’s sad. Tecchin Haa… That boy’s been like this since he was a child. He loses his temper just like that and falls off the face of the earth. Sorry about that. Tanjirou No, please! It’s my own fault for breaking my sword and chipping it so easily! Tecchin No, you’re wrong about that. He’s the one who forged a faulty sword, so it’s all on him. Swordsmith As soon as he’s found, we’ll apprehend him and bring him back here, so please rest assured. Tecchin Right. Tanjirou Uhh… You… aren’t gonna hurt him, right? Tecchin I hear that you haven’t healed enough yet to hunt down demons. If Hotaru hasn’t forged anothe <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 241 of 341] ats some snacks.] Tanjirou These are delicious! Tecchin Aren’t they? Oh, about Hotaru, at this time, he seems to have gone missing. We’re searching for him, too, so please be patient. Tanjirou Hotaru? Tecchin That’s right. Hotaru Haganzuka. Tanjirou That’s such a cute name! Tecchin Right? I’m the one who named him! But Hotaru himself said it was too cute and blasted me. Tanjirou That’s sad. Tecchin Haa… That boy’s been like this since he was a child. He loses his temper just like that and falls off the face of the earth. Sorry about that. Tanjirou No, please! It’s my own fault for breaking my sword and chipping it so easily! Tecchin No, you’re wrong about that. He’s the one who forged a faulty sword, so it’s all on him. Swordsmith As soon as he’s found, we’ll apprehend him and bring him back here, so please rest assured. Tecchin Right. Tanjirou Uhh… You… aren’t gonna hurt him, right? Tecchin I hear that you haven’t healed enough yet to hunt down demons. If Hotaru hasn’t forged another sword by then, I’ll assign someone else to be your swordsmith. Our hot spring can work wonders on a weakened body, so go have a good, long soak. [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou leaves Tecchikawahara’s office.] Swordsmith I’ll show you the way. Tanjirou I hope this won’t turn into an argument. [Action: A swordsmith guides Tanjirou through the village. They pass a couple of swordsmiths pounding at a bar of steel.] Swordsmith There are foundries and workshops all over this village. Tanjirou Wow… Swordsmith That’s how all your swords are forged. Tanjirou It’s thanks to you all that we can wield our swords, isn’t it? Thank you very much! Swordsmith Oh, please. It’s our job, so no need to thank us. [Action: Tanjirou and the swordsmith arrive at the entrance to the hot spring.] Swordsmith The hot spring is at the top of this hill. It has all kinds of healing properties. Cuts, burns, hemorrhoids, bleeding piles, constipation, everything from gout to the pain of a broken heart. It works on anything, so please treat yourself to a leisurely soak. Tanjirou Right! Swordsmith I’ll be down here preparing your meal. Tanjirou Right! Thank you so much! Kanroji Ahhh! Tanjirou, Swordsmith Huh? [Action: Kanroji comes running down from the hot spring.] Kanroji Ahhh! It’s you, Tanjirou! Tanjirou! Tanjirou Ah! Watch out! Please be careful! Your breasts are this close to spilling out! [Action: Tanjirou runs up to Kanroji and pulls her overcoat around her chest.] Kanroji Ahhh! Tanjirou Ngh… Kanroji Listen to me! Listen, will you? [Action: Kanroji spins around in a circle, taking Tanjirou with her.] Tanjirou Gah… Watch out! Erk… [Action: Tanjirou lets go of Kanroji’s overcoat.] Kanroji Wahhh! Just now, up there, I got ignored! I said hello, but he ignored me! Tanjirou Who ignored you? Kanroji I don’t know! So I asked his name, only to be ignored! Isn’t that awful? I’m a Hashira, you know?! And now all the good vibes I got from my bath have been cancelled out! Tanjirou I hear dinner will be ready soon. It’s supposed to be matsutake rice! Kanroji What?! For real? [Action: Kanroji runs back up toward the hot spring.] Kanroji ♪ Dinner tonight is matsutake rice! Tanjirou (Thoughts) So she’s a hearty eater. [Action: Tanjirou heads up to the hot spring.] Tanjirou Wow! It’s so spacious! [Action: A tooth is flung at Tanjirou’s head.] Tanjirou Ouch… Hm? [Action: Tanjirou opens his hand and finds a bloody tooth.] Tanjirou A front tooth? Did somebody drop a tooth? Ah… [Action: Genya sits in the hot spring and picks at his teeth.] Genya Guh… Ngh… Tanjirou Ah… That mohawk-style haircut… Right, the name I heard from Sumi… Genya Shinazugawa! Genya Ah… Die! Tanjirou Huh?! [Action: Tanjirou puts Nezuko’s box down and strips.] Tanjirou Hmph! Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou jumps into the water.] Genya Huh? Tanjirou Long time no see! How’ve you been? I meant to ask. Are you and the Wind Hashira related?! Genya Grr! [Action: Genya pushes Tanjirou’s head under the water.] Tanjirou Mmph… Geny <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 242 of 341] ill be ready soon. It’s supposed to be matsutake rice! Kanroji What?! For real? [Action: Kanroji runs back up toward the hot spring.] Kanroji ♪ Dinner tonight is matsutake rice! Tanjirou (Thoughts) So she’s a hearty eater. [Action: Tanjirou heads up to the hot spring.] Tanjirou Wow! It’s so spacious! [Action: A tooth is flung at Tanjirou’s head.] Tanjirou Ouch… Hm? [Action: Tanjirou opens his hand and finds a bloody tooth.] Tanjirou A front tooth? Did somebody drop a tooth? Ah… [Action: Genya sits in the hot spring and picks at his teeth.] Genya Guh… Ngh… Tanjirou Ah… That mohawk-style haircut… Right, the name I heard from Sumi… Genya Shinazugawa! Genya Ah… Die! Tanjirou Huh?! [Action: Tanjirou puts Nezuko’s box down and strips.] Tanjirou Hmph! Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou jumps into the water.] Genya Huh? Tanjirou Long time no see! How’ve you been? I meant to ask. Are you and the Wind Hashira related?! Genya Grr! [Action: Genya pushes Tanjirou’s head under the water.] Tanjirou Mmph… Genya Stop talking to me, dammit! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou sits in the hot spring by himself.] Tanjirou And here I thought we could bond in our nakedness… Making new friends sure is tough. Nezuko Mmm~… [Scene: Later that night. Tanjirou and Kanroji sit down for dinner.] Tanjirou Wow, that’s impressive! Kanroji You think so? I really only nibbled today. Tanjirou I’m going to eat plenty, too, so I can get strong! Oh, I almost forgot. The guy you met at the hot spring was Genya Shinazugawa, who was my fellow swordsman. Kanroji Huh? Is that so? Nezuko Mm… Mm? Kanroji That would make him Mr. Shinazugawa’s younger brother, right? But Mr. Shinazugawa said he didn’t have a younger brother. I wonder if they’re on bad terms. That’s just heart-wrenching. Tanjirou Is that right? I wonder why. Nezuko Mm… [Action: Nezuko comes out from under the table and crawls toward Kanroji.] Nezuko Mm, mm… Kanroji Hm? What is it, Nezuko? [Action: Kanroji tickles Nezuko.] Nezuko Mmm~! Kanroji There, there! There are five of us siblings in my family, and we all get along, so it’s hard for me to fathom. I thought, “Those Shinazugawa brothers are scary!” Tanjirou Genya still hasn’t shown up. I was hoping we could at least have a talk. Nezuko Mm… Kanroji I don’t think he’s coming. I heard the villagers saying that he never takes meals. I wonder if he brought something with him. Tanjirou I wonder if he’s all right. I’ll bring him some rice balls later. Kanroji Good idea! Let’s do that! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou carries a tray of tea and rice balls. Kanroji walks with Nezuko.] Kanroji Nezuko, Nezuko! Nezuko Mm? Kanroji You know what? The sight of these rice balls is making me hungry again! Don’t tell anyone, okay? Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou Why did you join the Demon Slayer Corps, Ms. Kanroji? Kanroji Hm? Me? This is embarrassing! Oh dear, what should I do? You want to hear? Well, it’s… to find the gentleman with whom I’ll be spending eternity! Tanjirou Huh? Kanroji I mean, any girl would prefer someone stronger than herself, right? Because we want to be protected! Do you know what I mean? Or maybe it’s hard for a boy to understand! Tanjirou Huh…? Kanroji See, Hashira are powerful, right? But it’s not like you can just meet up with one! Tanjirou Huh…?! Kanroji So I knew I’d have to become a Hashira myself! Tanjirou Gahh… Kanroji And I worked really hard! [Action: Tanjirou, Nezuko, and Kanroji arrive at Genya’s room.] Kanroji Genya doesn’t seem to be here. Kakushi Lady Kanroji? Kanroji Hm? Tanjirou Hm? Kakushi They’ll be done honing your sword soon. We’d like you to come to the workshop to make some final adjustments. Kanroji Oh my, it looks like I have to go now. Tanjirou Please don’t mind us. I’ll be happy to walk you over. Kanroji That’s all right. I’ll probably be leaving in the middle of the night. Nezuko Mm, mm… Tanjirou Oh, but… I see, then… Mmm… Kanroji Tanjirou… We might not live to see each other again, but let’s fight the good fight! You took on an Upper R <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 243 of 341] d prefer someone stronger than herself, right? Because we want to be protected! Do you know what I mean? Or maybe it’s hard for a boy to understand! Tanjirou Huh…? Kanroji See, Hashira are powerful, right? But it’s not like you can just meet up with one! Tanjirou Huh…?! Kanroji So I knew I’d have to become a Hashira myself! Tanjirou Gahh… Kanroji And I worked really hard! [Action: Tanjirou, Nezuko, and Kanroji arrive at Genya’s room.] Kanroji Genya doesn’t seem to be here. Kakushi Lady Kanroji? Kanroji Hm? Tanjirou Hm? Kakushi They’ll be done honing your sword soon. We’d like you to come to the workshop to make some final adjustments. Kanroji Oh my, it looks like I have to go now. Tanjirou Please don’t mind us. I’ll be happy to walk you over. Kanroji That’s all right. I’ll probably be leaving in the middle of the night. Nezuko Mm, mm… Tanjirou Oh, but… I see, then… Mmm… Kanroji Tanjirou… We might not live to see each other again, but let’s fight the good fight! You took on an Upper Rank demon and survived. That kind of experience is priceless! Nothing can ever top what you’ve learned from firsthand experience. It’s equal to five years, no, ten years of hard training! [Action: Kanroji strokes Nezuko’s head.] Kanroji Right now, Tanjirou, you’re far stronger than you ever were before! Nezuko Mm? Kanroji Mitsuri Kanroji is rooting for the Kamado siblings! Hehehe! Tanjirou Ahh… Nezuko Mm~! Tanjirou Thank you very much! Nezuko Mm~! Tanjirou But I’ve still got a long ways to go. Mr. Uzui just let me win, that’s all. I’ll work even harder… to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji! Nezuko Mm~… Kanroji Oh~! Kakushi My… Kanroji Tanjirou, you’ve been granted permission for a long stay, right? Tanjirou Uh, yes, that’s what I’ve been told. [Action: Kanroji gets close to Tanjirou and speaks quietly.] Kanroji They say there’s a secret weapon in this village that will make you stronger. Try to find it, okay? [Action: Kanroji goes back to the Kakushi.] Kanroji Bye now! [Action: Nezuko waves goodbye.] Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko Mm, mm… [Action: Tanjirou’s nose bleeds heavily.] Tanjirou Grahhh! Nezuko Mm?! [Scene: The next morning. Tanjirou focuses on his breathing while sitting outside. He sniffs the air.] Tanjirou Heh… [Scene: Back inside the lodge. Tanjirou sits down for breakfast.] Tanjirou Wow! You’re starting me off with a feast this morning! Swordsmith These wild vegetables were all picked on the mountainside here. And the fish was caught fresh from the river this morning. Tanjirou Really? Swordsmith The chief sent word that he’ll be contacting you as soon as they’ve found Mr. Haganezuka. Until then, please build back your stamina and get some rest. Tanjirou Right! Thank you so much! [Action: Tanjirou claps his hands together.] Tanjirou Thank you for this meal! [Action: The swordsmith leaves. Nezuko comes out from her box.] Nezuko Mm… Mm… [Action: Nezuko crawls under the table.] Tanjirou Hey, listen, Nezuko… Nezuko Mmm? Tanjirou … I know I have to rest up, but while I’m waiting for Mr. Haganezuka, I wanna look for the secret weapon that’ll make you stronger, the one Ms. Kanroji told me about. Wanna come with me? Nezuko Mm! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou explores the village.] Tanjirou I wonder what kind of weapon it is. Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou It has to be a sword, right? You think it’s buried in the ground, maybe? Isn’t this exciting, like a treasure hunt? Erk… [Action: Tanjirou covers his nose.] Tanjirou I really like it here, but that hot spring smell is so overpowering. Mmm… I guess not being at full strength is affecting my sense of smell. [Action: Some distance away, Tokitou and Kotetsu argue.] Kotetsu Quit pestering me! Give it a rest! Tanjirou Hm? Tokitou I’ve had enough of you holding out on me. You’re wasting my time, arguing with me. Tanjirou A kid? And the other one is… Kotetsu Which part of “no” don’t you get? Get lost! Tanjirou Huh? That’s a Hashira. Kotetsu Why should I have to hand it over to you?! Tanjirou What did Ms. Shinobu say hi <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 244 of 341] iting for Mr. Haganezuka, I wanna look for the secret weapon that’ll make you stronger, the one Ms. Kanroji told me about. Wanna come with me? Nezuko Mm! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou explores the village.] Tanjirou I wonder what kind of weapon it is. Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou It has to be a sword, right? You think it’s buried in the ground, maybe? Isn’t this exciting, like a treasure hunt? Erk… [Action: Tanjirou covers his nose.] Tanjirou I really like it here, but that hot spring smell is so overpowering. Mmm… I guess not being at full strength is affecting my sense of smell. [Action: Some distance away, Tokitou and Kotetsu argue.] Kotetsu Quit pestering me! Give it a rest! Tanjirou Hm? Tokitou I’ve had enough of you holding out on me. You’re wasting my time, arguing with me. Tanjirou A kid? And the other one is… Kotetsu Which part of “no” don’t you get? Get lost! Tanjirou Huh? That’s a Hashira. Kotetsu Why should I have to hand it over to you?! Tanjirou What did Ms. Shinobu say his name was? Kotetsu I don’t care if you’re a Hashira or whatever! You’re too full of yourself! Tanjirou Oh, right! Kotetsu Just get out of my sight! Tanjirou The Mist Hashira, Muichirou Tokitou! So there’s another Hashira here at the village. Tokitou Give me the key. Kotetsu I’m not handing it over! My ancestor made this, and it’s precious to me! Tanjirou Huh? Wait, is there someone else behind them? [Action: Tanjirou steps out from around a tree.] Kotetsu I said I’m not giving it to you! [Action: Tanjirou sees someone that looks like Yoriichi behind Kotetsu.] Tanjirou Ah… Is that… a person? Who could it be? Ah! (Thoughts) I know him. I’ve… seen that man before! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Muichirou Tokitou, Kotetsu, Hotaru Haganezuka, Tokitou’s crow (Crow) [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Kotetsu argues with Tokitou. Something that looks like Yoriichi stands behind Kotetsu.] Kotetsu Get out of here! You can’t make me give you the key! And even if you did, I wouldn’t show you how to use it! Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s going on? Are they fighting about something? (Thoughts) What should I do? It’d be rude to eavesdrop. But if they are fighting, I should try to help, shouldn’t I? Ah… [Action: Tokitou slaps Kotetsu across the face.] Kotetsu Ugh! Ugh… Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Tokitou picks Kotetsu up by his collar.] Kotetsu Ngh… Ugh… Ugh… Tanjirou Stop it! Kotetsu Ah… [Action: Tanjirou runs up to Tokitou and Kotetsu. He grabs Tokitou’s wrist.] Tanjirou What’re you doing?! Let him go! Tokitou There’s no need to be so noisy. Who are you? Tanjirou How could you treat a kid like that?! You should… Ngh… (Thoughts) He’s not even budging! (Thoughts) Even though he’s got thinner arms and a smaller body than me… Tokitou You take your hands off of me. [Action: Tokitou elbows Tanjirou in the stomach.] Tanjirou Gah! Ugh… [Action: Tanjirou falls to the ground.] Tokitou You’re weaker than I thought. Tanjirou Ugh… Tokitou I’m surprised you got into the Corps. Huh? That box… I can sense something’s in it. A demon, perhaps? What are you hiding in there? Show me. [Action: Tokitou reaches out toward Tanjirou, but Tanjirou slaps his hand away.] Tanjirou Ngh… Tokitou Ah… Tanjirou Stay back! [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Tokitou looks at his hand.] Tokitou Huh… Ah… [Action: Tokitou finds that he’s only holding Kotetsu’s coat. Tanjirou holds Kotetsu’s shoulders.] Tokitou (Thoughts) He snatched him… Tanjirou Are you all right? Kotetsu Ngh… I’m fine! Tanjirou You must be dizzy, though. That’s dangerous! Kotetsu Get off me! [Action: Kotetsu turns away from Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu I… I’m not giving the key to anyone, not even if you torture me! If I do, you’ll only break it! Tokitou Have you been through torture training? Tanjirou, Kotetsu Ah… Tokitou Even most grown-ups aren’t able to endure through it. You would never last. And for your age, you’re exceedingly stupid. So what if it breaks? Make another one. I’m curious. How many people <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 245 of 341] t box… I can sense something’s in it. A demon, perhaps? What are you hiding in there? Show me. [Action: Tokitou reaches out toward Tanjirou, but Tanjirou slaps his hand away.] Tanjirou Ngh… Tokitou Ah… Tanjirou Stay back! [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Tokitou looks at his hand.] Tokitou Huh… Ah… [Action: Tokitou finds that he’s only holding Kotetsu’s coat. Tanjirou holds Kotetsu’s shoulders.] Tokitou (Thoughts) He snatched him… Tanjirou Are you all right? Kotetsu Ngh… I’m fine! Tanjirou You must be dizzy, though. That’s dangerous! Kotetsu Get off me! [Action: Kotetsu turns away from Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu I… I’m not giving the key to anyone, not even if you torture me! If I do, you’ll only break it! Tokitou Have you been through torture training? Tanjirou, Kotetsu Ah… Tokitou Even most grown-ups aren’t able to endure through it. You would never last. And for your age, you’re exceedingly stupid. So what if it breaks? Make another one. I’m curious. How many people do you think will perish in the time you’ve wasted rambling about a bunch of nonsense? Kotetsu Ah… Tanjirou Ahh… Tokitou That’s what it means to keep a Hashira away from duty. Whether you like it or not, a Hashira’s time is worth far more than yours. If you don’t understand, I’ll spell it out. Swordsmiths aren’t able to fight. You aren’t able to save lives. Making weapons is all you’re good for. Kotetsu Ngh… Tanjirou Ngh… Tokitou Now then, the key. You should know your place in life and act accordingly. You’re not a baby anymore. [Action: Tanjirou slaps Tokitou’s hand.] Kotetsu Ah… Tokitou What are you doing? Tanjirou I just… I don’t know why, but… I can’t stand you! What gives?! Why be so cruel?! You have no right to talk to a kid like that! Tokitou You think I’m being cruel? Really? Tanjirou Yes, I do! Even though most of what you said is probably right, and he can’t fight like a Hashira, swordsmiths are still vital, and that’s a fact! [Action: Haganezuka watches from behind a tree.] Tanjirou They might not fight, but the skills they have are amazing! Without them, we wouldn’t have any swords! It’s thanks to them that we can fight! It’s true that they need us, but it’s also true that we need them. We’re all fighting the same battle here, day in and day out, each in our own way. Tokitou Apologies… but I don’t have time to waste on your speech. You understand. Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tokitou strikes Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ugh! [Action: Tanjirou is knocked out.] [Scene: Sometime later. Kotetsu worries about the situation.] Kotetsu What do we do? I don’t know if I can carry him by myself… Haganezuka No worries, I’ll carry him back. As long as he doesn’t wake soon. Ngh… His eyelids are twitching, which means he’s gonna wake up any second! Erk… See ya! [Action: Haganezuka runs off.] Kotetsu Ah… Hey! Tanjirou Ngh…! [Action: Tanjirou opens his eyes quickly and sits up immediately.] Kotetsu Uh… Are you okay? You shouldn’t get up so fast. Tanjirou Mr. Haganezuka! Kotetsu Huh?! Tanjirou Was… he here just now? Kotetsu No! I mean, why would he be? La la la~! Tanjirou Really? Thought I heard him. Ah… The Hashira! Kotetsu I ended up giving him the key, so he took off. Tanjirou So you gave it to him… I guess you didn’t have a choice. Well… since I don’t know what’s going on, I shouldn’t be making a fuss. Kotetsu No, it’s okay! I’m happy. You don’t know me, but you stood up for me. Thank you very much. Tanjirou I’m sorry I wasn’t able to help much. Wait, what happened to that man? Where’d he go? Kotetsu Oh, that was a mechanical doll. Tanjirou Mechanical doll? Kotetsu Yeah, and that guy took it away with him. You see, he needed the key in order to make the doll move. Tanjirou So that’s why it was important… Kotetsu Mm… Tanjirou But… why does he want that doll? Kotetsu Because it’s very special. Not only can that mechanical doll overpower a human, but it’s capable of 108 different moves. It’s often used for combat training. Tanjirou So that’s why… Kotet <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 246 of 341] Huh?! Tanjirou Was… he here just now? Kotetsu No! I mean, why would he be? La la la~! Tanjirou Really? Thought I heard him. Ah… The Hashira! Kotetsu I ended up giving him the key, so he took off. Tanjirou So you gave it to him… I guess you didn’t have a choice. Well… since I don’t know what’s going on, I shouldn’t be making a fuss. Kotetsu No, it’s okay! I’m happy. You don’t know me, but you stood up for me. Thank you very much. Tanjirou I’m sorry I wasn’t able to help much. Wait, what happened to that man? Where’d he go? Kotetsu Oh, that was a mechanical doll. Tanjirou Mechanical doll? Kotetsu Yeah, and that guy took it away with him. You see, he needed the key in order to make the doll move. Tanjirou So that’s why it was important… Kotetsu Mm… Tanjirou But… why does he want that doll? Kotetsu Because it’s very special. Not only can that mechanical doll overpower a human, but it’s capable of 108 different moves. It’s often used for combat training. Tanjirou So that’s why… Kotetsu But… now it’s… Tanjirou Ah… [Action: A sword strike can be heard through the area.] Kotetsu Ah…! Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu Ahh…! Tanjirou Wh-What was that? Kotetsu Don’t tell me he’s already… This way! Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Kotetsu gets up and runs. Tanjirou follows after him. Tokitou trains with the mechanical doll but can’t destroy it.] Tanjirou Against a Hashira… Amazing! Kotetsu Isn’t it? It’s the battle-type mechanical doll built by my ancestors, the Yoriichi Type Zero! Tanjirou But… why does he have six arms? Kotetsu Oh, his arms? I asked the same thing. According to my father, that mechanical doll was modelled after an actual swordsman, and the only way they could manage to replicate the swordsman’s moves was by giving it six arms. Tanjirou Ahh… (Thoughts) That face… It seems familiar, but why? About that swordsman… Who exactly was he? Kotetsu Uh… Sorry, but I don’t really know much about him. He was from the Sengoku Period. Tanjirou S-Sengoku? You mean he lived more than 300 years ago? Kotetsu That’s what I was told. Tanjirou In all that time, it’s never broken down? Incredible. Kotetsu The technology’s so advanced, we’re still not able to catch up to it. So if it were to break, there’d be no fixing it… Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu My father suddenly passed away, and I have no siblings. I’m the only who can step up now, but I’m not good with swords or dolls… Tanjirou So that’s why you… I think I get it now. Wow… He’s incredible, even though we’re around the same age. He’s talented and a Hashira. Crow Well, duh! What did you expect? Tanjirou, Kotetsu Huh? Crow He is a descendant of Sun Breathing users, after all! That boy is a prodigy, you know. He’s in a different league than the likes of you. Hahahaha! Tanjirou Are you Tokitou’s crow? Wait, Sun Breathing, the first breathing style? So he really is that amazing… Crow Hmm~! Tanjirou But that isn’t Sun Breathing, right? Crow Huh?! [Action: Tokitou’s crow bites Tanjirou’s cheek.] Tanjirou Ahhh! Crow If you don’t quit your yapping, I’m gonna peck your eyes out! Tanjirou Hey! Now I remember! My dream! Yeah, I saw that man in my dream! Crow Huh?! Are you an idiot or something? Isn’t this your first time here, too? You sure know how to make me laugh, I’ll give you that! Tanjirou Mmm…! Crow You met a warrior from the Sengoku Period? How old are you, exactly, huh?! Tanjirou Listen, I’m sorry. I… I must be crazy… Kotetsu No, no! I know! Maybe it’s an inherited memory. People talk about those a lot in our village. It isn’t just your physical form that gets passed on. Living creatures pass on their memories, too. Tanjirou Huh? Kotetsu So what you saw in your dream had to have been your ancestor’s memories! Crow That’s preposterous! Actually preposterous! Tanjirou How kind of you… Thank you… Crow Keh! Tanjirou I’m Tanjirou. What’s your name? Kotetsu My name’s Kotetsu. You can just do what I always do and ignore the mean lady crow! Tanjirou, Crow Gah! [Action: Tokitou manages to hit the Yoriichi mechan <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 247 of 341] quit your yapping, I’m gonna peck your eyes out! Tanjirou Hey! Now I remember! My dream! Yeah, I saw that man in my dream! Crow Huh?! Are you an idiot or something? Isn’t this your first time here, too? You sure know how to make me laugh, I’ll give you that! Tanjirou Mmm…! Crow You met a warrior from the Sengoku Period? How old are you, exactly, huh?! Tanjirou Listen, I’m sorry. I… I must be crazy… Kotetsu No, no! I know! Maybe it’s an inherited memory. People talk about those a lot in our village. It isn’t just your physical form that gets passed on. Living creatures pass on their memories, too. Tanjirou Huh? Kotetsu So what you saw in your dream had to have been your ancestor’s memories! Crow That’s preposterous! Actually preposterous! Tanjirou How kind of you… Thank you… Crow Keh! Tanjirou I’m Tanjirou. What’s your name? Kotetsu My name’s Kotetsu. You can just do what I always do and ignore the mean lady crow! Tanjirou, Crow Gah! [Action: Tokitou manages to hit the Yoriichi mechanical doll.] Kotetsu Ah…! Tanjirou Hey, his armor! Kotetsu Ngh… Urgh… Ugh! [Action: Kotetsu turns and runs.] Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu! [Scene: In the forests of the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou looks for Kotetsu.] Tanjirou Kotetsu? Kotetsu! I’ll find you! I’ve got a good nose! Even if it’s a bit out of shape… I think he ran off this way. [Action: Tanjirou sniffs the air.] Tanjirou Mm… [Action: Tanjirou looks up to see Kotetsu in a tree.] Tanjirou Kotetsu! How in the world did you manage to climb up that high? Come on, you can’t give up on your doll. I’ll do anything I can to help you out. What about your future? Kotetsu Huh? Tanjirou If you try hard now for your future self, then a day will come… where you can fight and stand up for yourself! Kotetsu No, it won’t. I’m smart enough to know that I’m a loser, okay? Because of me, it’s all gonna end with my generation! Huh? [Action: Kotetsu turns to see Tanjirou in the tree with him.] Kotetsu Huh? [Action: Tanjirou flicks Kotetsu’s chin with his fingers.] Kotetsu Ouchie! Tanjirou You cannot give up and walk away from it. I really wish you wouldn’t talk about yourself that way. Kotetsu (Thoughts) He didn’t make a sound! Swordsmen are scary. Tanjirou Even if you can’t do it, there’ll be someone who will carry on for you. You have to do what you can so it gets passed on. If you fail, maybe your kids or grandkids will succeed. Kotetsu Ah… Tanjirou I want to be the one to put an end to Muzan Kibutsuji… and to save my sister who’s been turned into a demon. I might die before I fulfill my goals… Kotetsu Ah… Tanjirou … but I have faith that someone will carry out my wishes… the same way we were able to when we beat an Upper Rank. So I know in my heart… that someday, Muzan Kibutsuji will fall! Kotetsu Ah… [Action: Tanjirou grabs Kotetsu’s hand.] Kotetsu Ah… Tanjirou Let’s give our all! Kotetsu Ah… Ngh… I… I couldn’t stand to watch him break the doll, but that was before! The combat training should last until nightfall. I promise I’ll see this through, to the end! Tanjirou Yeah! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou and Kotetsu walk through the forest.] Tanjirou Really? So you’re ten, Kotetsu? Kotetsu Yeah. Tanjirou My little brother is -- [Action: Tokitou walks past Tanjirou and Kotetsu.] Tanjirou, Kotetsu Huh? Tanjirou What? You’re already done? Tokitou I’m finished. It made for good training. Do I know you? Oh, that’s right. My sword snapped, so… Tanjirou, Kotetsu Huh? Tokitou … this will do, for the time being. Kotetsu Ah! Ngh… Ugh! [Action: Kotetsu runs off to find the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Kotetsu! [Action: Tokitou throws his sword and sheath at Tanjirou’s head.] Tanjirou Gah! Tokitou There. Now dispose of it. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not even a whiff of malice… He must not be doing it on purpose. (Thoughts) That being said… [Action: Tokitou’s crow lands on Tokitou’s shoulder.] Crow Hmph! Tanjirou (Thoughts) … his crow is oozing with animosity! She’s so condescending. What gives? Ah… Kotetsu! <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 248 of 341] I promise I’ll see this through, to the end! Tanjirou Yeah! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou and Kotetsu walk through the forest.] Tanjirou Really? So you’re ten, Kotetsu? Kotetsu Yeah. Tanjirou My little brother is -- [Action: Tokitou walks past Tanjirou and Kotetsu.] Tanjirou, Kotetsu Huh? Tanjirou What? You’re already done? Tokitou I’m finished. It made for good training. Do I know you? Oh, that’s right. My sword snapped, so… Tanjirou, Kotetsu Huh? Tokitou … this will do, for the time being. Kotetsu Ah! Ngh… Ugh! [Action: Kotetsu runs off to find the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Kotetsu! [Action: Tokitou throws his sword and sheath at Tanjirou’s head.] Tanjirou Gah! Tokitou There. Now dispose of it. Tanjirou (Thoughts) Not even a whiff of malice… He must not be doing it on purpose. (Thoughts) That being said… [Action: Tokitou’s crow lands on Tokitou’s shoulder.] Crow Hmph! Tanjirou (Thoughts) … his crow is oozing with animosity! She’s so condescending. What gives? Ah… Kotetsu! [Action: Rain begins to fall. Tanjirou runs to the clearing where Tokitou was practicing.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Kotetsu stands near the broken Yoriichi mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Kotetsu, let’s make sure… and see if it still works. Kotetsu Ah… Tanjirou Mm. [Action: Tanjirou holds the mechanical doll up. Kotetsu winds the key, but the doll doesn’t move.] Kotetsu Nothing… It must be… [Action: The mechanical doll whirrs to life.] Tanjirou, Kotetsu Ah! [Action: The mechanical doll readies for a fight.] Tanjirou All right! It’s working, Kotetsu! That’s great… Kotetsu Yes, it is, Mr. Tanjirou. And do you know why? Because now you can train with this doll and become stronger than that indifferent little jerk! And you’ll have my full support, no matter what! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Huh? Wait, right now? [Action: The Yoriichi mechanical doll launches forward.] Tanjirou Ahhh!! [Scene: Some time later. Tanjirou spars with the Yoriichi mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Ah…! Ngh… Ah…! [Action: The Yoriichi doll stabs its wooden clubs into the ground. Tanjirou rolls away.] Tanjirou Wahhh! I’m gonna die! Six arms it too many! Kotetsu There are only five arms. Since that lousy jerk broke one off, it’s way easier to beat now! Mr. Tanjirou, please, we need you stronger! So next time we see him, you can say, “That all you got, you scumbag?!” Tanjirou Erk… Kotetsu “It’s time to get a haircut, seaweed head!” “Pissant! You’re ugly and your legs are short!” “Commit seppuku, you shameless jerk!” Tanjirou No! Mr. Kotetsu, that’s going too far! Kotetsu You think we should put his head on public display? Tanjirou What?! No! I’m not saying any of that! Kotetsu Yes, you are! Tanjirou No! Kotetsu Please say it! Please!! Tanjirou Mm… Ngh… Ah…! [Action: The mechanical doll runs toward Tanjirou and swings. Tanjirou dodges the attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Tokitou was incredible. He hardly broke a sweat! (Thoughts) Despite being smaller and younger than me. (Thoughts) I have to train harder so that… I can become stronger! [Action: The mechanical doll swings. Tanjirou blocks.] Tanjirou Ugh… Ngh… Ahh! Ugh! [Action: The mechanical doll strikes Tanjirou in the stomach and flies him back. Tanjirou falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Ugh… Ngh… Ugh… Urgh… Kotetsu Come on, Mr. Tanjirou! Don’t tell me that’s all it takes to kill you! Now come on, get up! I’m gonna say it one more time! Look at me! Tanjirou Ngh… Kotetsu All you’re doing now is moving out of habit, Mr. Tanjirou! Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu You’re not reacting off your opponent’s moves whatsoever. That’s why you’re getting beat! Understand? Which in other words means you don’t even have the fundamentals of swordfighting down yet! It’s a miracle you haven’t died! Good thing I’m here to expose your weak points until you fix them! And to give you some extra motivation, no food until we’re finished! Tanjirou Ahh… Right… [Scene: Some days later. Tanjirou continues to train. He gets struck by the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Gahh! Kotetsu <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 249 of 341] I can become stronger! [Action: The mechanical doll swings. Tanjirou blocks.] Tanjirou Ugh… Ngh… Ahh! Ugh! [Action: The mechanical doll strikes Tanjirou in the stomach and flies him back. Tanjirou falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Ugh… Ngh… Ugh… Urgh… Kotetsu Come on, Mr. Tanjirou! Don’t tell me that’s all it takes to kill you! Now come on, get up! I’m gonna say it one more time! Look at me! Tanjirou Ngh… Kotetsu All you’re doing now is moving out of habit, Mr. Tanjirou! Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu You’re not reacting off your opponent’s moves whatsoever. That’s why you’re getting beat! Understand? Which in other words means you don’t even have the fundamentals of swordfighting down yet! It’s a miracle you haven’t died! Good thing I’m here to expose your weak points until you fix them! And to give you some extra motivation, no food until we’re finished! Tanjirou Ahh… Right… [Scene: Some days later. Tanjirou continues to train. He gets struck by the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Gahh! Kotetsu Faster, Mr. Tanjirou! You’ve gotta pick up the pace! If that doll wasn’t armed with practice sticks, you’d be dead! Get it together! Tanjirou Ngh… Kotetsu We’re on day five now, so starting tomorrow, I’m gonna arm the doll with swords! Tanjirou That is… if I even live to see day 6. I’m… I’m gonna die! Kotetsu No food for you today, either! Tanjirou Ahh…! (Narration) Mr. Kotetsu is surprisingly analytical. But as a swordsmanship instructor, he was terrible! It’s like he has no idea what the limits of the human body are, and his brutal training reflects that. He’s gotten to be so ruthless… that he’ll withhold food and water if you fall short. But a human can only go without water for three days or so… Kotetsu Mmm! Tanjirou (Narration) It’s pure tyranny, born out of his ignorance! (Narration) Luckily, I was able to survive thanks to rainfall. Gahhh! [Scene: Some days later. Tanjirou continues to train, now with real swords.] Tanjirou (Narration) All throughout these harsh training sessions, I went without water, without food, without sleep. [Action: Tanjirou loses consciousness.] Tanjirou Ugh… (Narration) And then, I started to cross the river to the afterlife. (Narration) I was walking across a bridge, feeling an indescribable bliss… only to get dizzy from hunger and fall in the river. (Narration) The water got darker and darker, heavier and heavier… until I felt a strange warmth. It was almost like I was being massaged. (Narration) When I glanced towards the bottom of the river, I saw something shiny, so I swam towards it while being massaged. (Narration) Oddly enough, despite being underwater, I could smell the shimmering stone. [Action: Tanjirou grabs the stone in his dream and wakes up.] Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) What is this? This smell… It’s different than the opening thread… Ah… (Thoughts) Left side of the head! (Thoughts) Neck! Right side! Left side! (Thoughts) Right thigh… Right shoulder! Ah… (Thoughts) Now! Ngh! [Action: The mechanical doll swings. Tanjirou barely dodges the attack. As he turns, Tanjirou swings at the doll’s legs.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Gahh… Kotetsu There you go! You finally got one strike in! Though it was so weak, I don’t think the doll even flinched. Congrats, you earned some food! Tanjirou Rice balls and pickled plums! And I want high-quality gyokuro tea! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou eats his first meal.] Tanjirou Mmm… Tasty~! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou gets back to training with the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Good… Good! His moves… I see them! I see them much better than before. And I’ve got my stamina back now. (Thoughts) Somehow, I can tell by the scent where he’s going to strike. [Action: Tanjirou runs toward the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Even better, I can pick up the scent faster than the opening thread! [Action: Tanjirou dodges the mechanical doll’s attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Yes, I can do it… I can land a f <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 250 of 341] swings. Tanjirou barely dodges the attack. As he turns, Tanjirou swings at the doll’s legs.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Gahh… Kotetsu There you go! You finally got one strike in! Though it was so weak, I don’t think the doll even flinched. Congrats, you earned some food! Tanjirou Rice balls and pickled plums! And I want high-quality gyokuro tea! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou eats his first meal.] Tanjirou Mmm… Tasty~! [Scene: Sometime later. Tanjirou gets back to training with the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Good… Good! His moves… I see them! I see them much better than before. And I’ve got my stamina back now. (Thoughts) Somehow, I can tell by the scent where he’s going to strike. [Action: Tanjirou runs toward the mechanical doll.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Even better, I can pick up the scent faster than the opening thread! [Action: Tanjirou dodges the mechanical doll’s attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Yes, I can do it… I can land a full strength blow! Ah…! (Thoughts) But what if it breaks? Kotetsu Do it! Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu If it does break… then I… then I’ll just fix it! Tanjirou Ah! Ngh… Kotetsu (Thoughts) Mr. Tanjirou, you’re far too kind! But there’s no time to hesitate! (Thoughts) If you do, it’s sure to cost you your life, and I don’t want that! [Action: The mechanical doll cuts a bit of Tanjirou’s hair.] Kotetsu (Thoughts) What I want… is for you to be the strongest! [Action: Tanjirou blocks the mechanical doll’s sword and snaps his borrowed sword.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou lands flat on his backside.] Tanjirou That hurt! Kotetsu Mr. Tanjirou! Are you all right?! Tanjirou Ow, ow, ow… S-Sorry, I broke the sword that you lent me… Kotetsu Don’t worry about that. It’s okay! [Action: The mechanical doll’s neck shatters, and its head begins to fall.] Kotetsu Huh? Hey! Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sees a sword sticking out of the doll’s neck.] Tanjirou Something came out! K-K-Kotetsu, something came out! What is that?! Kotetsu Don’t ask me! It’s not like I put it in there! [Action: The mechanical doll falls to its knees.] Tanjirou Ah… Kotetsu What could that possibly be? It’s a sword, but it’s gotta be at least 300 years old, right? Tanjirou Ah… Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa, Muichirou Tokitou, Hotaru Haganezuka, Kouzou Kanamori, Kotetsu, Gyokko, Hantengu, Sekido, Karaku, Aizetsu, Urogi, swordsmith, demon [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou trains with the Yoriichi mechanical doll. He dodges an attack and blocks it with his sword.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: The mechanical doll breaks. Its head comes off, and it falls to its knees, revealing a sword in its body.] Tanjirou Ahh… Kotetsu What could that be? At the very least, it’s a sword from over 300 years ago, right? Tanjirou It probably is. This is crazy, huh? What should we do?! [Action: Tanjirou and Kotetsu breathe heavily.] Kotetsu Can’t stop our hearts from pounding! Tanjirou Yeah! Kotetsu Tanjirou! You were at a loss because you couldn’t get a new sword forged, right? I’m thinking it would be all right if you took this sword! Tanjirou No, no, no! That wouldn’t be right! Kotetsu The steel they used in the Sengoku Period is the best quality ever! Tanjirou No, no, I couldn’t! Kotetsu But we only found it because you came here! Tanjirou That’s because it already had a battle history stored inside, and I just happened to be there when it broke! So no! Kotetsu Are you sure about that? Really? Tanjirou Mmm… Kotetsu Want to pull it out just to take a look? Tanjirou Sure! I know I’d like to see it! [Action: Tanjirou takes out the sword from the mechanical doll and prepares to draw it.] Tanjirou, Kotetsu Ahhh~… [Action: Tanjirou unsheathes the sword, finding that it’s rusted badly.] Tanjirou It’s rusty. Kotetsu Well, yeah. Of course it is. It’s been neglected for like 300 years, and no one knew about it. Err, sorry! I got you worked up for nothing. Tanjirou It’s okay! I don <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 251 of 341] etsu Tanjirou! You were at a loss because you couldn’t get a new sword forged, right? I’m thinking it would be all right if you took this sword! Tanjirou No, no, no! That wouldn’t be right! Kotetsu The steel they used in the Sengoku Period is the best quality ever! Tanjirou No, no, I couldn’t! Kotetsu But we only found it because you came here! Tanjirou That’s because it already had a battle history stored inside, and I just happened to be there when it broke! So no! Kotetsu Are you sure about that? Really? Tanjirou Mmm… Kotetsu Want to pull it out just to take a look? Tanjirou Sure! I know I’d like to see it! [Action: Tanjirou takes out the sword from the mechanical doll and prepares to draw it.] Tanjirou, Kotetsu Ahhh~… [Action: Tanjirou unsheathes the sword, finding that it’s rusted badly.] Tanjirou It’s rusty. Kotetsu Well, yeah. Of course it is. It’s been neglected for like 300 years, and no one knew about it. Err, sorry! I got you worked up for nothing. Tanjirou It’s okay! I don’t mind, all right? [Action: Tanjirou weeps.] Kotetsu Ahhh! Tanjirou! Tanjirou, my bad! [Action: Tanjirou and Kotetsu hear a heavy footstep.] Tanjirou, Kotetsu Ah! Tanjirou What was that? [Action: An extremely muscular Haganezuka stomps toward Tanjirou and Kotetsu.] Tanjirou Ah… [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Haganezuka steps into the light.] Haganezuka Grr… Tanjirou Ahhh! Who’s that?! Mr. Haganezuka?! Haganezuka I have heard your story. I’ll take it from here. Kotetsu Take what from here?! [Action: Haganezuka grabs the rusty sword. Tanjirou doesn’t let go.] Haganezuka Ngh… Grr… Tanjirou What do you think you’re doing?! Haganezuka Leave it to me! Tanjirou Ngh… Let go, please! Wait… Wh-Why are you trying to take off with it? [Action: Haganezuka begins to wrestle with Tanjirou and Kotetsu for the rusty sword.] Haganezuka Just shut up and leave it to me! Tanjirou You can’t just show up out of the blue and say, “Leave it to me!” That doesn’t make any sense! Haganezuka You leave it to me! Tanjirou No, this belongs to Kotetsu! Haganezuka Leave it to me! Tanjirou I came here to see you, Mr. Haganezuka! Where have you been?! Haganezuka Erk… Leave it to me means leave it to me! Tanjirou And I asked you what you meant by that! So explain that to us! Haganezuka Which part of “leave it to me” don’t you get?! [Action: Haganezuka wrenches the sword away from Tanjirou and Kotetsu.] Tanjirou, Kotetsu Ahhh! Tanjirou What grown-up does that?! Kanamori Listen, boys. Mr. Haganezuka’s weak spots are his sides. Go after him here. [Action: Kanamori tickles Haganezuka.] Kanamori Tickle, tickle, tickle… Haganezuka Hahahaha! Tanjirou Ah, Mr. Kanamori… Long time no see. [Action: Haganezuka falls to the ground.] Kanamori Oh, long time no see, Tanjirou. Mr. Haganezuka always goes limp for a while after being tickled, so I’ll do the explaining. [Action: Kotetsu tosses rocks at Haganezuka.] Kanamori Please forgive Mr. Haganezuka. You see, he’s been hiding out in the mountains to train. Tanjirou Training? Kanamori That’s right. In order to forge you a stronger sword so that you won’t get killed. Tanjirou Ohh… Kanamori Not that he’d ever admit that himself. Tanjirou For me? Kanamori All this time, you’ve been asking Mr. Haganezuka for another sword, right? I’m sure it made him happy. After all, he’s always losing clients because most swordsmen can’t stand him. Tanjirou Is that right? Kotetsu He’s got zero social skills. Tanjirou Huh?! Kotetsu No wonder he still can’t find a bride. [Action: Haganezuka jumps straight into the air.] Haganezuka Mmm~! Tanjirou Ah! Kanamori Oh, look, he’s revived. Haganezuka I shall take this rusty sword into my care. And using the Nichirin sword polishing art of the Haganezuka family, I will surely restore it! Kotetsu Then why didn’t you just say so from the start? Instead of “leave it to me, leave it to me” when you have zero trust built up? Haa… Oh, right, that’s the one thing you know. Haganezuka What the hell was that?! Let’s hear you <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 252 of 341] Tanjirou Training? Kanamori That’s right. In order to forge you a stronger sword so that you won’t get killed. Tanjirou Ohh… Kanamori Not that he’d ever admit that himself. Tanjirou For me? Kanamori All this time, you’ve been asking Mr. Haganezuka for another sword, right? I’m sure it made him happy. After all, he’s always losing clients because most swordsmen can’t stand him. Tanjirou Is that right? Kotetsu He’s got zero social skills. Tanjirou Huh?! Kotetsu No wonder he still can’t find a bride. [Action: Haganezuka jumps straight into the air.] Haganezuka Mmm~! Tanjirou Ah! Kanamori Oh, look, he’s revived. Haganezuka I shall take this rusty sword into my care. And using the Nichirin sword polishing art of the Haganezuka family, I will surely restore it! Kotetsu Then why didn’t you just say so from the start? Instead of “leave it to me, leave it to me” when you have zero trust built up? Haa… Oh, right, that’s the one thing you know. Haganezuka What the hell was that?! Let’s hear you say that again! [Action: Haganezuka grabs Kotetsu’s collar and lifts him into the air.] Kotetsu I-I can’t breathe! Tanjirou Ahhh! Kanamori His sides! His sides! His sides! Tanjirou Ahh! Kanamori Go for his sides! Tanjirou Ahh! [Action: Tanjirou and Kanamori tickle Haganezuka.] Tanjirou, Kanamori Tickle, tickle, tickle… [Action: Haganezuka falls limp again. Tanjirou and Kanamori breathe heavily. Haganezuka wakes up sometime later and takes the rusty sword.] Haganezuka I’ll be taking this with me. In the meantime, use this sword. [Action: Haganezuka gives Tanjirou a sword.] Tanjirou Ah… Ahh… Th-Thank you very much! [Scene: At night, in the lodge, in Genya’s room. Tanjirou eats some snacks.] Tanjirou So that’s what happened yesterday. They say it takes three days and three nights to polish a sword, so he’ll be done the day after tomorrow. That polishing art of his is so brutal that some people have even died, and that worries me. Genya Grr… Tanjirou He said not to look in, no matter what, but do you think it’s okay if I go? Genya How should I know?! Get out of here! Stop talking to me like we’re friends! Tanjirou Huh? But aren’t we friends? Genya Not by a long shot! You broke my arm, remember? Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten! Tanjirou That was totally your own fault for hitting a girl, Genya. I had no choice. Genya Don’t call me by my first name! [Action: Tanjirou offers a snack to Genya.] Tanjirou These rice crackers are delicious! Want one? [Action: Genya breaks the snack in Tanjirou’s hand.] Genya Damn you! No, I don’t want one! Get lost! Tanjirou Huh? Didn’t you lose a tooth? A front tooth… at the hot spring? Genya Ah… Tanjirou Ahh… Genya You must’ve been seeing things. Tanjirou No, I wasn’t seeing things. I’ve got the tooth right here. [Action: Tanjirou shows the front tooth to Genya.] Genya Why’d you pick it up?! You sure are creepy! Tanjirou Well, but you dropped it, so I thought I’d return it. Genya Are you out of your mind?! Toss that thing! Get out of my sight! Tanjirou Ahh! [Action: Genya kicks Tanjirou out of the room.] Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: In Tanjirou’s room. Tanjirou fixes Nezuko’s hair.] Nezuko Mm, mm, mm~… Mm, mm, mm, mm~… Tanjirou Like this, like that, then like this… Let’s see… And now I go like this… I wonder why Genya’s always so mad all the time. Could it be that he’s hungry? Nezuko Fufufu… Tanjirou Wanna ask Genya to breakfast tomorrow morning? Nezuko Mmm~! Tanjirou You like him, too, Nezuko? Nezuko Mm, mm! Tanjirou We’ve already soaked in the hot spring, so the next step is to eat together, I think. Nezuko Mm~… Tanjirou I’d like to get closer to Genya. Braiding sure is hard. Now you’ve got the same hairstyle as your idol, Ms. Kanroji! Nezuko Mmm~! Fufufu… Fufufu… Tanjirou Oh! Nezuko, the moon is so beautiful tonight! Nezuko Mm~! [Scene: Near the hot spring. A swordsmith walks back from a bath and hums.] Swordsmith I might’ve soaked a little too long tonight. Never mind that I have another early morning tomorrow. [ <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 253 of 341] sight! Tanjirou Ahh! [Action: Genya kicks Tanjirou out of the room.] Tanjirou Ahh… [Scene: In Tanjirou’s room. Tanjirou fixes Nezuko’s hair.] Nezuko Mm, mm, mm~… Mm, mm, mm, mm~… Tanjirou Like this, like that, then like this… Let’s see… And now I go like this… I wonder why Genya’s always so mad all the time. Could it be that he’s hungry? Nezuko Fufufu… Tanjirou Wanna ask Genya to breakfast tomorrow morning? Nezuko Mmm~! Tanjirou You like him, too, Nezuko? Nezuko Mm, mm! Tanjirou We’ve already soaked in the hot spring, so the next step is to eat together, I think. Nezuko Mm~… Tanjirou I’d like to get closer to Genya. Braiding sure is hard. Now you’ve got the same hairstyle as your idol, Ms. Kanroji! Nezuko Mmm~! Fufufu… Fufufu… Tanjirou Oh! Nezuko, the moon is so beautiful tonight! Nezuko Mm~! [Scene: Near the hot spring. A swordsmith walks back from a bath and hums.] Swordsmith I might’ve soaked a little too long tonight. Never mind that I have another early morning tomorrow. [Action: The swordsmith sees Gyokko’s pot on the steps.] Swordsmith Hm? A vase? I didn’t see anything like that on my way up just now. This is a hazard! Who would put a vase here? [Action: The swordsmith reaches out toward Gyokko’s pot and is pulled into it.] Swordsmith Ah! Ngh… Ahh! Ngh… Ugh… [Action: The swordsmith’s body, now horribly mangled and distorted, is spit out of the pot. Gyokko emerges from the pot.] Gyokko Horrible, horrible! I should’ve known that a mountain swordsmith’s flesh would be unfit for consumption! But that’s what makes it so appealing! But if I destroy this place, then those Demon Slayers… Oho! They’ll be undermined for sure! Hantengu I must hurry… I must hurry! Thanks to Gyokko, we found the village… Ahh… But my lord is in a rage! Quickly, quickly! We must kill them all! All who stand up to my lord! [Scene: At night, in the Swordsmith Village. Genya walks to a shed and looks around nervously.] Genya Ngh… [Action: Genya enters the shed.] Genya Old man? Are you done? You’re not here? [Action: Genya takes a sword from the table.] Genya Brother… I have to do this. [Scene: In the lodge. Tanjirou sleeps soundly. Tokitou pinches his nose closed.] Tanjirou Guh… Tokitou Have you seen the swordsmith named Kanamori? Tanjirou Woah! Tokitou? What’s wrong? What is it? Wait, first of all, did you just pinch my nose? Tokitou I did pinch it. You took too long to react. Tanjirou No, no, I would’ve sensed it if there’d been any animosity. Tokitou Well, not that I’d pinch someone’s nose with animosity. Tanjirou I do know Mr. Kanamori. What’s going on? My guess is he’s with Mr. Haganezuka. Tokitou Kanamori’s my new swordsmith. Where’s Haganezuka? Tanjirou Why don’t we go look for them together? Tokitou Why do you care so much about other people? Isn’t there something that you need to do for yourself? Tanjirou Whatever you do for others comes around to help you in the end, too. I was planning to go anyway, so the timing’s great! Tokitou Ahh… Huh? What? What did you just say? Right now. Just now. Tanjirou Huh? I said the timing’s great -- [Action: Nezuko sits up and accidentally smacks Tanjirou’s chin.] Nezuko Mm! Tanjirou Ouch! Nezuko Mm, mm, mm, mm… Tanjirou You’re awake, huh, Nezuko? Ow… Nezuko Mm! Mm, mm, mm… Tokitou Ahh… Nezuko Mm, mm… Mmm, mm! Tanjirou Let’s go see Mr. Haganezuka together. Nezuko Mm! Mm~! Tokitou This girl is one really odd creature. Tanjirou Huh?! Is she odd? Tokitou Yes. She’s super odd. Let’s see. I can’t describe it. Have I met this girl before? Was she like that before, too? How should I put it? Nezuko Mmm? Tanjirou Hahaha… Hmm… Tokitou Hmm… Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou Hm? Is someone here? Tokitou Seems like it. [Action: The door opens, revealing Hantengu.] Hantengu Ngh… Err… Eeek… Tokitou Ahh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Wh-What’s that? Is it a demon? (Thoughts) What’s a demon doing here? (Thoughts) I didn’t notice him until I actually saw him! (Thoughts) No question, this demon is an Upper Rank! [Action: Toki <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 254 of 341] What? What did you just say? Right now. Just now. Tanjirou Huh? I said the timing’s great -- [Action: Nezuko sits up and accidentally smacks Tanjirou’s chin.] Nezuko Mm! Tanjirou Ouch! Nezuko Mm, mm, mm, mm… Tanjirou You’re awake, huh, Nezuko? Ow… Nezuko Mm! Mm, mm, mm… Tokitou Ahh… Nezuko Mm, mm… Mmm, mm! Tanjirou Let’s go see Mr. Haganezuka together. Nezuko Mm! Mm~! Tokitou This girl is one really odd creature. Tanjirou Huh?! Is she odd? Tokitou Yes. She’s super odd. Let’s see. I can’t describe it. Have I met this girl before? Was she like that before, too? How should I put it? Nezuko Mmm? Tanjirou Hahaha… Hmm… Tokitou Hmm… Nezuko Mmm… Tanjirou Hm? Is someone here? Tokitou Seems like it. [Action: The door opens, revealing Hantengu.] Hantengu Ngh… Err… Eeek… Tokitou Ahh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Wh-What’s that? Is it a demon? (Thoughts) What’s a demon doing here? (Thoughts) I didn’t notice him until I actually saw him! (Thoughts) No question, this demon is an Upper Rank! [Action: Tokitou draws his sword.] Tokitou Mist Breathing… Fourth Form… Shifting Flow Slash. [Action: Tokitou attacks, but Hantengu dodges the attack.] Hantengu Gahh! Eeek! Tokitou (Thoughts) So quick. I couldn’t take him out. Hantengu Please stop! Please stop tormenting me! It hurts! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Don’t lose your nerve! This is a demon who’s murdered tons of people! Otherwise, he wouldn’t be able to dodge a Hashira’s attack! [Action: Tanjirou draws his sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura… Sunflower Thrust! [Action: Tanjirou attacks Hantengu. Nezuko begins to change. Hantengu falls to the floor.] Hantengu Eek… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Did I get him? (Thoughts) Why isn’t he fighting back? He’s not an Upper Rank? Nezuko Grr! Ngh! [Action: Nezuko kicks Hantengu in the stomach.] Hantengu Guh… Gahh! Tanjirou Nezuko! Don’t transform! You’ll go into full demon form, so stop! [Action: Tokitou launches forward and cuts Hantengu’s head off.] Hantengu Gah… Gahh! Eeek… I’ve been slashed! Tanjirou (Thoughts) He slashed off his head! So fast! But Upper Ranks don’t always die even if you behead them! Tokitou! Don’t let your guard down! [Action: Hantengu’s head and body regrow into full bodies.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) He split into two! One grew a head while the other gained a body! (Thoughts) I’ll take the one in the back! If we can slash them at the same time… [Action: Karaku waves a fan at Tokitou, sending him flying out of the lodge. Tanjirou nearly flies out, but Nezuko grabs his wrist.] Nezuko Mm… Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou Tokitou! Karaku Hahaha! This is fun! That peanut sure went flying! Right, Sekido? Sekido There’s nothing fun about this! All I’m feeling is rage! Karaku! This also goes for being lumped in with you! Karaku Is that right? Well, good thing we got separated, then! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Again… Are we going to have to behead these two at once? Sekido Grr… Ngh! [Action: Sekido stabs his staff into the ground, sending electricity flying.] Tanjirou Gah! (Thoughts) What… is this? (Thoughts) That staff… (Thoughts) This is bad… I’m about to… lose consciousness! (Thoughts) Someone’s… on the roof? [Action: Genya stands poised to shoot a gun.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Genya… [Action: Genya shoots his gun twice.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Genya’s bullets strike Karaku and Sekido in the neck, beheading them both instantly.] Sekido Ngh! Karaku Gah! Tanjirou (Thoughts) What is that weapon? A gun? It has the same scent as a Nichirin sword! [Action: Genya reloads his gun.] Genya So I missed one of them. [Action: Genya draws his sword.] Genya Ngh… Karaku Ohh~! Well, isn’t this fun and entertaining! I’ve never been hit with an attack that felt like that! Genya Ngh… Tanjirou It’s no good, Genya! No matter how powerful your weapon is, this demon… [Action: Genya cuts off Karaku’s head fully.] Genya Ngh! Tanjirou … can’t be defeated! If you slash it, it’s only going to split into that many more demons! It gets younger! It gets stronger! It’s making us behead <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 255 of 341] (Thoughts) What… is this? (Thoughts) That staff… (Thoughts) This is bad… I’m about to… lose consciousness! (Thoughts) Someone’s… on the roof? [Action: Genya stands poised to shoot a gun.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Genya… [Action: Genya shoots his gun twice.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Genya’s bullets strike Karaku and Sekido in the neck, beheading them both instantly.] Sekido Ngh! Karaku Gah! Tanjirou (Thoughts) What is that weapon? A gun? It has the same scent as a Nichirin sword! [Action: Genya reloads his gun.] Genya So I missed one of them. [Action: Genya draws his sword.] Genya Ngh… Karaku Ohh~! Well, isn’t this fun and entertaining! I’ve never been hit with an attack that felt like that! Genya Ngh… Tanjirou It’s no good, Genya! No matter how powerful your weapon is, this demon… [Action: Genya cuts off Karaku’s head fully.] Genya Ngh! Tanjirou … can’t be defeated! If you slash it, it’s only going to split into that many more demons! It gets younger! It gets stronger! It’s making us behead them on purpose! Karaku Hehe… [Action: Karaku’s body regenerates.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This demon doesn’t care about being decapitated, meaning that its vital spot isn’t in its head! (Thoughts) It’s splitting into four. It’s regenerating fast! (Thoughts) Is there a pattern here? Which part will heal up first? There’s got to be a vital spot! (Thoughts) Find it! Figure it out! (Thoughts) What is it? (Thoughts) Huh? I thought it split up into four demons! [Action: Urogi grabs Tanjirou and lifts him into the air. Nezuko reaches toward Tanjirou but can’t grab him.] Tanjirou Ngh… Nezuko Ngh! Urogi Hahahaha! This makes my heart sing! Nezuko Ngh! Urogi It’s been so long since I was last split off! Tanjirou (Thoughts) This demon can fly! All four of them have different powers! Nezuko! Don’t worry about me! I want you to help Genya… Ah! [Action: Tanjirou sees that Aizetsu has speared Genya in the chest.] Genya Guh… Aizetsu You’re so weak, it’s sad. Genya Gah… Ahh… [Action: Aizetsu lifts Genya onto the spear.] Genya Gah! Tanjirou Genya!! Nezuko, save him! Save Genya! Please! Hurry! Nezuko Ngh! Urogi Worrying about someone else? How confident we are! Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Urogi prepares to attack.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Hinokami Kagura! [Action: Urogi attacks Tanjirou with a sonic shriek.] Tanjirou Gahh… Urogi Fufu… Not bad. This is quite delightful! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Grab onto a branch! A branch! Ngh… Gah! [Action: Tanjirou grabs onto a branch, but it breaks. He flips off another branch and hits the ground. His ears ring.] Tanjirou Ugh! Ngh… Ugh… (Thoughts) Get up right now! Get on your feet! (Thoughts) The villagers are in danger, too! I have to protect them! Dammit! My body’s numb! I can’t hear, either! Ngh… Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sees that Urogi has grabbed his leg again.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Urogi prepares to attack again.] [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tokitou runs back toward the fight.] Tokitou (Thoughts) I got blasted quite far. I’ve got to get back as soon as I can. [Action: Tokitou sees Kotetsu trying to fight off a demon.] Kotetsu Ahh! Ahh… Demon Grrr… Tokitou (Thoughts) A demon and a child. (Thoughts) As a swordsmith, the child is still unseasoned. Saving him is a low priority. (Thoughts) Judging by its presence, that’s not the main body but something generated by a spell. Demon Grr! Grr! Kotetsu Ahh! Ahhh… Demon Grr… Grr… Tokitou (Thoughts) There’s no reason to stop now. If the entire village is under attack, the village chief comes first, then those with greater skills and talents are my top priority to protect. Kotetsu Ah… Demon Grr… Grr! Kotetsu Ugh! Tokitou (Thoughts) My job right now is to destroy that Upper Rank demon and protect the village. [Action: The demon prepares to eat Kotetsu.] Kotetsu Gahh! Tokitou (Thoughts) Saving an inexperienced, budding swordsmith isn’t going to… Tanjirou (Flashback) Whatever you do for others comes around to help you in the end, too. Tokitou Ah… Kotetsu Ngh… Urgh… Guh… [Action: The dem <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 256 of 341] s soon as I can. [Action: Tokitou sees Kotetsu trying to fight off a demon.] Kotetsu Ahh! Ahh… Demon Grrr… Tokitou (Thoughts) A demon and a child. (Thoughts) As a swordsmith, the child is still unseasoned. Saving him is a low priority. (Thoughts) Judging by its presence, that’s not the main body but something generated by a spell. Demon Grr! Grr! Kotetsu Ahh! Ahhh… Demon Grr… Grr… Tokitou (Thoughts) There’s no reason to stop now. If the entire village is under attack, the village chief comes first, then those with greater skills and talents are my top priority to protect. Kotetsu Ah… Demon Grr… Grr! Kotetsu Ugh! Tokitou (Thoughts) My job right now is to destroy that Upper Rank demon and protect the village. [Action: The demon prepares to eat Kotetsu.] Kotetsu Gahh! Tokitou (Thoughts) Saving an inexperienced, budding swordsmith isn’t going to… Tanjirou (Flashback) Whatever you do for others comes around to help you in the end, too. Tokitou Ah… Kotetsu Ngh… Urgh… Guh… [Action: The demon prepares to eat Kotetsu, but Tokitou cuts its arm off.] Demon Gahh! Grr… Grr! Kotetsu Ugh! Ngh… [Action: Tokitou stands in front of Kotetsu.] Tokitou Run. Kotetsu You… Tokitou You’re in my way, so just run. Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa, Muichirou Tokitou, Mitsuri Kanroji, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Kotetsu, Hantengu, Sekido, Karaku, Aizetsu, Urogi, swordsmith, demons, crow [Scene: In the forest around the Swordsmith Village. Tokitou runs back toward the fight but sees Kotetsu running from a demon.] Kotetsu Ah! Ah… Ngh… Ah… Ahh… Demon Grr, grr! [Action: Tokitou continues to run by as Kotetsu struggles.] Kotetsu Ah… Ahh! Demon Grr… Grr! Kotetsu Ugh! Ngh… Tanjirou (Flashback) Whatever you do for others comes around to help you in the end, too. Tokitou Ah… Kotetsu Ugh… [Action: The demon prepares to eat Kotetsu, but Tokitou cuts its arm off.] Demon Gahh! Grr… Grr! Kotetsu Ngh! Urgh… [Action: Tokitou stands in front of Kotetsu.] Tokitou Run. Kotetsu You… Tokitou You’re getting in the way, so just run. Demon Grr, grr! Grr, grr, grr… Kotetsu Ah! [Action: Kotetsu runs away.] Demon Urahhh! Urahh! [Action: The demon leaps toward Tokitou, but he beheads it in one sting.] Demon Grr! Grr… Kotetsu Ah… Demon Urah… Urah, urah… [Scene: In the forests around the Swordsmith Village. The demon turns toward Tokitou and regrows its head.] Demon Grrrr… Grr… Tokitou (Thoughts) I sliced off what I thought was its head, but rather than disintegrate, its body is regenerating. (Thoughts) So that must be it. Demon Urahh! [Action: Tokitou jumps and slices the pot on the demon.] Demon Urahhh! [Action: The demon falls and disintegrates.] Tokitou (Thoughts) It was getting its power from that vase. So it’s definitely a product of a Blood Demon Art. [Action: Kotetsu comes out of the bushes and runs toward Tokitou.] Tokitou Ah… [Action: Kotetsu clings to Tokitou and cries.] Kotetsu Wahhh! Thank you! I thought I was a goner! I thought I was dead! I was so scared! Wahhh! I shouldn’t have called you “seaweed head”! I’m so sorry! Tokitou You called me “seaweed head”? Kotetsu Ah… Wahhh! Sorry! I didn’t like you! Tokitou I don’t have time for this. I’m leaving now, so do whatever you want. [Action: Tokitou prepares to leave.] Kotetsu Ah… Wait! They attacked Mr. Kanamori, too! When I went to help him out, that monster assaulted me! [Action: Kotetsu runs in front of Tokitou.] Kotetsu Mr. Haganezuka’s been working nonstop without sleep to restore a sword, so if he stops even for a second, that’ll be the end of it! Please… [Action: Kotetsu bows to Tokitou.] Kotetsu … save him! Please! Tokitou No… I… Kagaya (Flashback) You’ll be able to find yourself again for sure… Muichirou. Tokitou Ah… Kagaya (Flashback) I know you must be confused, but for now, just focus on living, nothing more. (Flashback) As long as you’re alive, things will work out. (Flashback) You’ll regain your lost memories without fail. There’s nothing to worry about. (Flashback) <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 257 of 341] ared! Wahhh! I shouldn’t have called you “seaweed head”! I’m so sorry! Tokitou You called me “seaweed head”? Kotetsu Ah… Wahhh! Sorry! I didn’t like you! Tokitou I don’t have time for this. I’m leaving now, so do whatever you want. [Action: Tokitou prepares to leave.] Kotetsu Ah… Wait! They attacked Mr. Kanamori, too! When I went to help him out, that monster assaulted me! [Action: Kotetsu runs in front of Tokitou.] Kotetsu Mr. Haganezuka’s been working nonstop without sleep to restore a sword, so if he stops even for a second, that’ll be the end of it! Please… [Action: Kotetsu bows to Tokitou.] Kotetsu … save him! Please! Tokitou No… I… Kagaya (Flashback) You’ll be able to find yourself again for sure… Muichirou. Tokitou Ah… Kagaya (Flashback) I know you must be confused, but for now, just focus on living, nothing more. (Flashback) As long as you’re alive, things will work out. (Flashback) You’ll regain your lost memories without fail. There’s nothing to worry about. (Flashback) Just don’t let your chance slip away. (Flashback) It will start out as something insignificant… and then it will clear away the mist in your head. Tokitou Ahh… [Action: Tokitou picks Kotetsu up and starts running through the forest.] Kotetsu Ahhh! Hold up! Go a little slower, will you?! Just a tiny bit slower! Tokitou Don’t talk, or you’ll bite your tongue. Kotetsu Eeeek! Tokitou (Thoughts) Is this the right thing to do? Isn’t this going to keep me from protecting the entire village? (Thoughts) No, I can do it. I’m a Demon Slayer who’s been recognized by the Master, the Mist Hashira… Muichirou Tokitou. [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tanjirou struggles to get up after falling.] Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Urogi prepares to screech again.] Tanjirou Ah! Ah… Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou grabs his sword and cuts through Urogi’s face.] Urogi Gah… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh no ! (Thoughts) I slashed it! What should I do? I’m creating more of them! [Action: Urogi’s body parts begin to move.] Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) The same name? [Action: Urogi’s body parts screech again.] Tanjirou Gahhh… Ahhh! Ngh! (Thoughts) I get it! That’s how it works! (Thoughts) Their attack power is weaker! (Thoughts) It probably can’t split off into stronger clones indefinitely. (Thoughts) Those characters inside its mouth that I got a glimpse of… Emotions… Those four are the most powerful versions, right? (Thoughts) If they divide any further… they get weaker! [Action: Urogi’s leg prepares to attack again, but Tanjirou stabs through its mouth. Another body part attacks, and Tanjirou stabs through it. Urogi’s full body flies through the air.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Behind me! [Action: Urogi prepares to attack. Tanjirou dodges the screech.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) I have to defeat it! Even just one of them! I need to get back to Nezuko and Genya! Ah… [Action: Tanjirou finds that Urogi’s body parts aren’t on his sword anymore.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Where’s the demon? The mouth that I stabbed is gone! (Thoughts) So… it can’t split off any further? [Action: Urogi attacks again, slashing through Tanjirou’s shoulder.] Urogi Urahh! Tanjirou Ngh! Ngh… Urogi How do you like my talons?! How swift, how sharp they are? They’re strong enough to smash even diamonds! [Action: Urogi slashes Tanjirou again and hits him against a tree.] Tanjirou Ngh… Gah! Urgh! Ngh… Urogi Go on, tremble! Make that joyful blood spray… gush out even more! Urahh! Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Urogi slashes Tanjirou again.] Urogi Fufu… Tanjirou You, too! Urogi Huh? [Action: A slash appears in Urogi’s face.] Urogi Ahhh! Ahh… Ahhh… [Action: Tanjirou runs toward Urogi. Urogi prepares to screech. Tanjirou slashes through his face horizontally.] Tanjirou Ngh! Urogi Gah… [Action: Urogi falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Urahhh! [Action: Urogi’s face regenerates.] Urogi Ngh… Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou slashes at Urogi, but he dodges.] Urogi Now you’ve gone and done it! Urahh! [Action: Urogi dives at Tanjirou, but Tanjirou b <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 258 of 341] (Thoughts) So… it can’t split off any further? [Action: Urogi attacks again, slashing through Tanjirou’s shoulder.] Urogi Urahh! Tanjirou Ngh! Ngh… Urogi How do you like my talons?! How swift, how sharp they are? They’re strong enough to smash even diamonds! [Action: Urogi slashes Tanjirou again and hits him against a tree.] Tanjirou Ngh… Gah! Urgh! Ngh… Urogi Go on, tremble! Make that joyful blood spray… gush out even more! Urahh! Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Urogi slashes Tanjirou again.] Urogi Fufu… Tanjirou You, too! Urogi Huh? [Action: A slash appears in Urogi’s face.] Urogi Ahhh! Ahh… Ahhh… [Action: Tanjirou runs toward Urogi. Urogi prepares to screech. Tanjirou slashes through his face horizontally.] Tanjirou Ngh! Urogi Gah… [Action: Urogi falls to the ground.] Tanjirou Urahhh! [Action: Urogi’s face regenerates.] Urogi Ngh… Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou slashes at Urogi, but he dodges.] Urogi Now you’ve gone and done it! Urahh! [Action: Urogi dives at Tanjirou, but Tanjirou blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ngh! Urogi Heh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I want to get back to Nezuko and Genya right away! What am I going to do?! (Thoughts) Nezuko… Hang in there! [Scene: At the lodge. Nezuko holds Karaku back. Aizetsu’s spear holds Genya to the ground.] Nezuko Ngh… Grr… Grrr! Genya Guh… Nezuko Ngh… Grrr! Grrr… Karaku Hahaha! Keep trying, little girl! You’re almost there! Nezuko Grrr! Karaku Hahahaha! Come on, what’s the matter? Sekido Would you hurry up and dismember her?! I’m getting more and more annoyed! Karaku Keep your hands to yourself! This girl’s mine! You and Aizetsu can get lost! Aizetsu Karaku… I will finish off that girl. Ngh… [Action: Aizetsu tries to get Genya off his spear but can’t.] Aizetsu (Thoughts) Wha… My spear is stuck? Genya Ngh… I’m the one you’re going to fight! [Action: Genya lifts his gun.] Sekido Wha…! [Action: Genya fires his gun, beheading Aizetsu.] Sekido Why are you getting blasted like that, Aizetsu? So infuriating! You’re a fool! Action: Aizetsu begins pulling out his spear.] Genya (Thoughts) Dammit! It’s coming out! [Action: Aizetsu gets his spear out of Genya’s stomach.] Genya Guh! Gah… [Action: Aizetsu’s head regenerates.] Aizetsu Ngh… How sad it is not to be able to die instantly. Genya Gah! Ngh… [Scene: At the lodge. Aizetsu pulls his spear from Genya’s stomach.] Genya Guh! Gah… Aizetsu I went for his vital spot so he would die right away, but I guess he couldn’t die with my spear still lodged in his body. But now, at least he can die. Genya Shaekoku Gijujikkodokuon Yodaibikushu… Aizetsu What’s this? The Amida Sutra? Well, isn’t he a devout one? Sekido Can’t you see he’s still alive?! Split his head in two, Aizetsu! Aizetsu I was just about to do that, so stop yelling at me. You’re making me sad. [Action: Aizetsu swings his spear to kill Genya, but Genya appears behind him.] Aizetsu Ah… Genya I’ll slice your head off as many times as it takes until you’re dead! You scumbag! [Action: Genya swings for Aizetsu’s head, but Sekido plants his spear into the ground, electrocuting him.] Genya (Thoughts) Crap! I can’t dodge this lightning! Damn that bastard with the staff! Ngh! [Action: Genya shoots his gun, hitting Sekido in the arm.] Sekido Gah! (Thoughts) Grr… What’s going on? Why won’t he die even after Aizetsu dealt him a fatal blow? Aizetsu Ngh! [Action: Aizetsu swings his spear, breaking some of Genya’s ribs.] Genya Gah… Ugh! Ngh! Gah… Karaku Hey, what’s this? That guy looks more fun! Hahahaha! Nezuko Ngh… Karaku I’m done with you, little girl! Urahh! [Action: Karaku kicks through Nezuko’s stomach.] Nezuko Guh… Ah… Ahh… Karaku Sekido! After I’ve ripped this girl’s limbs off, you impale her with your staff. Then, if you keep blasting her with lightning, she’ll be immobilized, huh? Sekido That was my plan from the start! Karaku Fufu! [Action: Karaku breaks Nezuko’s arm.] Nezuko Guh… Karaku Hahaha! Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko kicks Karaku’s jaw, nearly beheading him.] Karaku <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 259 of 341] Aizetsu’s head, but Sekido plants his spear into the ground, electrocuting him.] Genya (Thoughts) Crap! I can’t dodge this lightning! Damn that bastard with the staff! Ngh! [Action: Genya shoots his gun, hitting Sekido in the arm.] Sekido Gah! (Thoughts) Grr… What’s going on? Why won’t he die even after Aizetsu dealt him a fatal blow? Aizetsu Ngh! [Action: Aizetsu swings his spear, breaking some of Genya’s ribs.] Genya Gah… Ugh! Ngh! Gah… Karaku Hey, what’s this? That guy looks more fun! Hahahaha! Nezuko Ngh… Karaku I’m done with you, little girl! Urahh! [Action: Karaku kicks through Nezuko’s stomach.] Nezuko Guh… Ah… Ahh… Karaku Sekido! After I’ve ripped this girl’s limbs off, you impale her with your staff. Then, if you keep blasting her with lightning, she’ll be immobilized, huh? Sekido That was my plan from the start! Karaku Fufu! [Action: Karaku breaks Nezuko’s arm.] Nezuko Guh… Karaku Hahaha! Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko kicks Karaku’s jaw, nearly beheading him.] Karaku Gah… (Thoughts) What kind of ferocious kick was that? Nezuko Ngh! Grrr… [Action: Nezuko rips her arm away from Karaku. He regenerates, and she splashes her blood on him.] Karaku Ngh… Nezuko Grrrr… [Action: Nezuko uses her Blood Demon Art to burn Karaku.] Karaku Gahh! Nezuko Ngh! Sekido Ngh… Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Nezuko flips and rips Karaku’s arm off.] Karaku Ngh… Nezuko Grr… Sekido What are you doing, you idiot?! Nezuko Grr… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko uses Sekido’s fan and blasts him away.] Karaku Ah… Ahhh! Nezuko Ngh… Sekido Ngh! [Action: Sekido knocks Karaku’s fan out of Nezuko’s hand.] Sekido Ngh! Nezuko Ngh… [Action: Sekido stabs Nezuko in the neck with his staff. He electrocutes her.] Nezuko Gah… Ah… Gah… Ahh… [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tanjirou looks for Urogi.] Tanjirou Ah… Ah… Urogi Grr… [Action: Urogi dives at Tanjirou and slashes his face.] Tanjirou Ngh! (Thoughts) That was quick! He’s faster now! (Thoughts) I need to get back! The building they’re in is so close! (Thoughts) What are you going to do? Think! (Thoughts) I know! If I can’t bring the demon down here… (Thoughts) Wait, but that might just make matters worse! (Thoughts) I don’t know what to do! I don’t know what to do! (Thoughts) Make up your mind! You have no choice now but to do it! Urogi Urahhh! Hah! [Action: Urogi attacks again. Tanjirou blocks and rolls to the side.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Nezuko, Genya! Don’t die! I’ll be there soon! [Scene: At the lodge. Aizetsu walks toward Genya’s body.] Aizetsu Did you finally die? Genya Ngh… Aizetsu Ah… Genya Kaizedaiarakan shushochishiki choro… Aizetsu You’re still alive, then? What is this? Who the hell are you anyway?! Genya Fufufu… Hahahaha! You really wanna know? Aizetsu Ah… Genya My name is Genya Shinazugawa! Make sure you don’t forget it! [Action: Genya gets up and points his sword at Aizetsu.] Genya That’s the name… of the man who’s going to kill you! [Scene: In the forest. Tanjirou continues to fight Urogi.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Nezuko and Genya are in that building right there! (Thoughts) I’m going there in one go! (Thoughts) Don’t misjudge the direction! Use the demon’s ability to fly and momentum! (Thoughts) To save Nezuko and Genya as soon as possible! [Action: Urogi prepares to dive. Tanjirou runs away.] Urogi Hmm? Hahaha! So you’re making a run for it? You’re all out of energy now?! [Action: Urogi dives at Tanjirou. Tanjirou dodges the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urogi Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou jumps and stabs Urogi in the mouth.] Urogi Gahh! [Action: Urogi claws into Tanjirou’s back.] Tanjirou Guh! Urogi Gahh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) I knew it! He’s light! (Thoughts) If he wasn’t, he wouldn’t be able to fly around with wings this size! (Thoughts) I can make it! [Action: Tanjirou guides Urogi back toward the lodge and pushes him into the building.] Urogi Gahhh…! Tanjirou Urahh! Urogi Gahhh! [Action: Tanjirou pushes Urogi through the wall.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Genya! Sekido First Karaku, and now even Urogi… <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 260 of 341] ghts) Nezuko and Genya are in that building right there! (Thoughts) I’m going there in one go! (Thoughts) Don’t misjudge the direction! Use the demon’s ability to fly and momentum! (Thoughts) To save Nezuko and Genya as soon as possible! [Action: Urogi prepares to dive. Tanjirou runs away.] Urogi Hmm? Hahaha! So you’re making a run for it? You’re all out of energy now?! [Action: Urogi dives at Tanjirou. Tanjirou dodges the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urogi Ah…! [Action: Tanjirou jumps and stabs Urogi in the mouth.] Urogi Gahh! [Action: Urogi claws into Tanjirou’s back.] Tanjirou Guh! Urogi Gahh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) I knew it! He’s light! (Thoughts) If he wasn’t, he wouldn’t be able to fly around with wings this size! (Thoughts) I can make it! [Action: Tanjirou guides Urogi back toward the lodge and pushes him into the building.] Urogi Gahhh…! Tanjirou Urahh! Urogi Gahhh! [Action: Tanjirou pushes Urogi through the wall.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Genya! Sekido First Karaku, and now even Urogi… What the hell are you doing?! Nezuko Ngh… Ugh… Tanjirou Nezuko! Stop that! [Action: Tanjirou charges toward Sekido.] Sekido Ngh… [Action: Sekido forms a spear out of his hand.] Sekido Infuriating! Infuriating! Ngh! [Action: Sekido shoots his spear toward Tanjirou. Tanjirou dodges, and the spear goes through Urogi’s foot.] Tanjirou Ngh! Sekido (Thoughts) Urogi’s foot! (Thoughts) Flesh made of the same cells as my own, impervious to lightning! (Thoughts) This little brat has good intuition! (Thoughts) Just now, he came into this room, and in the blink of an eye, he sliced off Urogi’s foot! (Thoughts) He can think on his feet in battle! Tanjirou (Thoughts) I can’t cut off its head with my sword! Its tongue! Go for its tongue! [Action: Tanjirou swings, cutting vertically through Sekido’s jaw.] Sekido Guh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) If their tongues are slashed, these demons take just a little while longer to recover! [Action: Tanjirou grabs Sekido’s spear with Urogi’s foot.] Tanjirou All right! I can pull it out! [Action: Tanjirou pulls out Sekido’s spear from Nezuko’s neck.] Nezuko Ugh… [Action: Sekido regenerates his tongue.] Sekido Ngh… (Thoughts) Curse you! I’ll make you pay for this! [Action: Sekido moves to attack Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This is bad! The demon’s already recovered?! Ah! [Action: Sekido plants his spear against Tanjirou’s back.] Tanjirou Gah! (Thoughts) It stopped. Ah… [Action: Tanjirou turns to see Nezuko holding Sekido’s spear in place.] Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Nezuko! Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko uses her Blood Demon Art on Sekido.] Sekido Ngh… Gahh! What an insolent spell! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Amazing… Look how effective Nezuko’s blood is! Nezuko Grrr! Sekido Gah! Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko Ngh… [Action: Karaku appears in the sky.] Tanjirou Ah! Karaku You look like you’re having fun! Let me join you guys! [Action: Karaku waves his fan.] Nezuko Ngh…! [Action: Tanjirou and Nezuko are pushed to the floor.] Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou Guh… Ahh…! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) What unbelievable pressure! It’s crushing our bodies! Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou and Nezuko are pushed to the floor below and are knocked out.] Karaku Fufu! And now for the final blow! [Action: Karaku prepares to swing his fan.] [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. A swordsmith rings a warning bell.] Swordsmith Enemy attack! Demons! [Action: More demons with pots on their heads run into the village.] Demons Urahh! Grr… Urahh! Swordsmiths Ahh! Demon Urahh! Swordsmith Ngh! Demon Grr… Urah! Swordsmith Eek! Eek… Ahh… Demon Urahh! Swordsmiths Get up! Ah… [Action: The demons charge farther into the town.] Demons Urahh! Swordsmith Enemy attack! Protect the village! Demon Urah! Swordsmith Ahh! Demon Urahh! [Scene: In the forest. Kanroji’s crow flies through the sky as Kanroji follows it.] Crow Hurry! Hurry! The village is in danger! The village is in danger! We must rush to its aid as soon as possible! Kanroji I’ve got to hurry! I’ve got to hurry! <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 261 of 341] Ahh…! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) What unbelievable pressure! It’s crushing our bodies! Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou and Nezuko are pushed to the floor below and are knocked out.] Karaku Fufu! And now for the final blow! [Action: Karaku prepares to swing his fan.] [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. A swordsmith rings a warning bell.] Swordsmith Enemy attack! Demons! [Action: More demons with pots on their heads run into the village.] Demons Urahh! Grr… Urahh! Swordsmiths Ahh! Demon Urahh! Swordsmith Ngh! Demon Grr… Urah! Swordsmith Eek! Eek… Ahh… Demon Urahh! Swordsmiths Get up! Ah… [Action: The demons charge farther into the town.] Demons Urahh! Swordsmith Enemy attack! Protect the village! Demon Urah! Swordsmith Ahh! Demon Urahh! [Scene: In the forest. Kanroji’s crow flies through the sky as Kanroji follows it.] Crow Hurry! Hurry! The village is in danger! The village is in danger! We must rush to its aid as soon as possible! Kanroji I’ve got to hurry! I’ve got to hurry! The villagers are all in danger! But to think I was stationed so close to the swordsmiths’ village… Who knew? Crow Hurry! The village is close to destruction! Kanroji All right! I’m going to give it my all! Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa, Muichirou Tokitou, Mitsuri Kanroji, Kouzou Kanamori, Kotetsu, Tecchin Tecchikawahara, Suyako Kamado, Gyokko, Sekido, Karaku, Urogi, swordsmiths, demons [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Tokitou runs with Kotetsu over his shoulder.] Tokitou You’re sure it’s this way? Kotetsu Yes! We’re almost there! Tokitou There he is. [Action: Tokitou sees a demon up ahead with Kanamori hiding in a tree.] Demon Grrr! Kotetsu Mr. Kanamori! Demon Urahh! Kotetsu Wha… Ahh! [Action: Tokitou launches forward and kills the demon.] Demon Urah! Urahhh! Kanamori Ohh! He slashed it in the blink of an eye! [Action: Kanamori comes down the tree.] Kanamori Lord Tokitou! Thank goodness! Kotetsu Mr. Kanamori! Kanamori Young Kotetsu! Thank goodness you’re safe! To be honest, I thought you’d be dead by now! Kotetsu Same here, Mr. Kanamori! Kanamori Mmm… Tokitou So you’re Kanamori? Kanamori Ah… Kotetsu Mr. Tokitou, this is Mr. Kanamori. Tokitou Do you have a sword for me? Give it to me now. [Action: Kanamori looks at the sword Tokitou is holding.] Kanamori Oh my! Look at this! It’s quite badly chipped! Tokitou That’s why I came to the village. Kanamori I see, I see! I do have a sword ready for you, so let me give it to you right away! Tokitou You don’t waste time, do you? Kotetsu I’m happy for you! You should be thankful! Kanamori Tanjirou asked me to take care of it. Your sword, that is. He also said I should be understanding toward you. Tokitou Tanjirou? Tanjirou said it, huh? Kanamori So I checked up on the first swordsmith who served you -- Kotetsu Mr. Kanamori, Mr. Kanamori! We have to head to Mr. Haganezuka’s! If he’s under attack by those demons -- Kanamori Oh, that’s right! Come on, I’ll show you the way to my work shed! [Scene: In the forests around the Swordsmith Village. Kanamori guides Kotetsu and Tokitou.] Kanamori I’m worried about the village! Since you’re a Hashira, I want you to take that sword and go to their aid as soon as possible! It’s that shed over there! Thank goodness! I don’t see any fish monsters! I was working in that shed! The sword I’m supposed to give you is inside, too! Please take it and rush to where the chief is! Tokitou No, I can’t. Kanamori Huh?! What’s that? [Action: Tokitou grabs Kanamori’s coat and stops him.] Kanamori Erk! [Action: Kotetsu bumps into Tokitou.] Kotetsu Erk! Ouch… You’re so annoying! Tokitou It’s here. [Action: Gyokko’s pot rolls out of the bushes.] Gyokko Hyo! [Action: Tokitou steps in front of Kanamori and Kotetsu.] Kotetsu Huh? Kanamori Ah… [Action: Tokitou inches toward Gyokko’s pot.] Gyokko I’m impressed that you noticed me! But wait, you’re a Hashira. [Action: Gyokko appears from his pot.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Is this rundown shed <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 262 of 341] shed! [Scene: In the forests around the Swordsmith Village. Kanamori guides Kotetsu and Tokitou.] Kanamori I’m worried about the village! Since you’re a Hashira, I want you to take that sword and go to their aid as soon as possible! It’s that shed over there! Thank goodness! I don’t see any fish monsters! I was working in that shed! The sword I’m supposed to give you is inside, too! Please take it and rush to where the chief is! Tokitou No, I can’t. Kanamori Huh?! What’s that? [Action: Tokitou grabs Kanamori’s coat and stops him.] Kanamori Erk! [Action: Kotetsu bumps into Tokitou.] Kotetsu Erk! Ouch… You’re so annoying! Tokitou It’s here. [Action: Gyokko’s pot rolls out of the bushes.] Gyokko Hyo! [Action: Tokitou steps in front of Kanamori and Kotetsu.] Kotetsu Huh? Kanamori Ah… [Action: Tokitou inches toward Gyokko’s pot.] Gyokko I’m impressed that you noticed me! But wait, you’re a Hashira. [Action: Gyokko appears from his pot.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Is this rundown shed that important to you? Kotetsu, Kanamori Ahh! Gyokko What is it that you’re being so secretive about, I wonder. Hyo, hyo! [Scene: In the village. A swordsmith hammers the warning bell.] Swordsmith Enemy attack! Demons! Enemy attack! Protect the leaders of each clan! Take out the Hashiras’ swords! Help the chief get away! Demon Urahh! [Action: The demon topples the warning tower.] Swordsmith Ahhh! [Action: Several swordsmiths run from the demons, but one gets attacked.] Swordsmith Gahh! Demon Urahh! Swordsmiths Tetsugorou! Watch out! Those monsters’ claws are as sharp as blades! Take cover inside the buildings for now! Demon Urahh! Swordsmiths Ah… No good! Get back! Get back! Ahhh! Demon Urahh! [Action: Kanroji appears and cuts the demon’s pot.] Swordsmith Woah! A Hashira showed up! Kanroji Sorry I’m late! I’ll take care of this right away, everyone! [Action: Kanroji continues attacking the demons.] Demons Urah! Urah! Urah! Urah! Urah! Urah! Swordsmiths Wow! So fast! So strong! I’d forgotten because she’s so cute, but the Hashira sure are strong, huh? The chief! Please look after the chief! Demons Urah! [Scene: At the chief’s house. A swordsmith prepares to fight the demon holding Tecchikawahara hostage.] Demon Urahh… Swordsmith Ngh… Demon Urahhh! Tecchin Ngh… Ugh… Guh… [Action: Tecchikawahara coughs up blood.] Swordsmith Chief! [Action: The swordsmith charges at the demon and attacks, but the demon swipes him away.] Demon Urahh! Swordsmith Gah! Ngh… Ch-Chief… Tecchin Ugh… Ngh… Swordsmith Chief! The Demon Slayer guards who were stationed here have been killed. As the most highly-skilled person in the village, Chief, I can’t let you die! Demon Urahh… Swordsmith This monster is way too big! My attacks have no effect! And it’s abnormally quick! [Action: The demon turns to the swordsmith.] Swordsmith Eek… [Action: Kanroji appears in front of the swordsmith.] Swordsmith Ah… Kanroji You shouldn’t move. You likely have internal injuries. Swordsmith L-Lady Kanroji! (Thoughts) What kind of sword is that? Did the chief… Did Lord Tecchin forge it? I’ve heard the rumors, but how odd it looks! Demon Urahhh! Kanroji Love Breathing… First Form. [Action: Kanroji launches forward.] Demon Urahhh! Kanroji Shivers of First Love! [Action: The demon is cut in several places.] Demon Urah… Kanroji My heart would never flutter for those who needlessly hurt others! Demon Urahh… Swordsmith Ngh… Ngh… Ahh… Tecchin Ugh… [Action: The demon begins to disappear.] Kanroji Lord Tecchin! [Action: Kanroji catches Tecchikawahara as he falls.] Kanroji Are you all right, Lord Tecchin?! Stay with me! Tecchin Ugh… Kanroji Lord Tecchin! Can you hear me?! Tecchin Here I am in the arms of a young, beautiful girl! I’m on cloud nine! Gah… Kanroji Ah… Oh my! Lord Tecchin! Please! Swordsmith I fell on my head, too! Kanroji Huh? Swordsmith Please hold my hand… Kanroji Oh dear, forgive me! Are you okay? Tecchin You back off! Swordsmith Wh-What a relief. Haa… [Scene: In Tan <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 263 of 341] ady Kanroji! (Thoughts) What kind of sword is that? Did the chief… Did Lord Tecchin forge it? I’ve heard the rumors, but how odd it looks! Demon Urahhh! Kanroji Love Breathing… First Form. [Action: Kanroji launches forward.] Demon Urahhh! Kanroji Shivers of First Love! [Action: The demon is cut in several places.] Demon Urah… Kanroji My heart would never flutter for those who needlessly hurt others! Demon Urahh… Swordsmith Ngh… Ngh… Ahh… Tecchin Ugh… [Action: The demon begins to disappear.] Kanroji Lord Tecchin! [Action: Kanroji catches Tecchikawahara as he falls.] Kanroji Are you all right, Lord Tecchin?! Stay with me! Tecchin Ugh… Kanroji Lord Tecchin! Can you hear me?! Tecchin Here I am in the arms of a young, beautiful girl! I’m on cloud nine! Gah… Kanroji Ah… Oh my! Lord Tecchin! Please! Swordsmith I fell on my head, too! Kanroji Huh? Swordsmith Please hold my hand… Kanroji Oh dear, forgive me! Are you okay? Tecchin You back off! Swordsmith Wh-What a relief. Haa… [Scene: In Tanjirou’s subconscious. Tanjirou smells something unfamiliar.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What… What is this? This scent? Sekido Stop trying to flee… [Action: Tanjirou wakes up to find himself over Nezuko’s shoulder as she flees.] Tanjirou Ah! Sekido … like a pesky gnat! Ngh! [Action: Sekido slams his staff into the floor, causing electricity to spread. Nezuko dodges the attacks, but she and Tanjirou are struck by lightning.] Tanjirou Gahh! Nezuko Guh! [Action: Tanjirou and Nezuko fall to the ground.] Sekido Heh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Now I remember. I was knocked out by that demon with the fan! Nezuko came to before I did! Ah! Urogi Urahh! [Action: Urogi appears from the air and flies toward Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urogi Urah! [Action: Tanjirou dodges the attack and runs away with Nezuko.] Urogi Tsk… Sekido Curses! Could they be any slower?! Karaku! Blast it away! Karaku Right! [Action: Karaku follows after Tanjirou and Nezuko.] Tanjirou Ngh… Karaku Hahaha! I was just about to do that anyway! [Action: Karaku waves his fan. Tanjirou barely dodges the attack.] Tanjirou Ngh! (Thoughts) Think! You’ve got to think! How to inflict massive damage on the enemy! An attack that they can’t recover from right away! Karaku Damn. [Action: Karaku prepares to attack again.] Karaku Hey, brat… Die! [Action: Karaku waves his fan.] Tanjirou Ah… [Action: Tanjirou and Nezuko are knocked forward.] Tanjirou Gah! Karaku It’s all over for you now! [Action: Karaku waves his fan again. Tanjirou and Nezuko are knocked out of the building. Nezuko grabs Tanjirou’s sword.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Tanjirou and Nezuko are knocked away by the shockwave.] [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village, at the ruined building. Sekido and Karaku admire their handiwork.] Karaku Hahaha! Now that’s what you call a fine view! All right… Now there’s nowhere for you to scurry around and hide! [Action: Tanjirou tries to free Nezuko, who is trapped under a rooftop.] Tanjirou Ngh… Dammit! The rubble! Nezuko, it’s okay! I’d never abandon you! Let go of my sword! I’ll clear away the rubble, okay? [Action: Nezuko squeezes Tanjirou’s sword harder and bleeds.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Stop it! You’re going to cut your fingers! Ah… [Action: Sekido and Karaku walk through the rubble.] Sekido It certainly blew up completely. Karaku Once this smoke clears, it will spell their demise. Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko! Stop! You have to stop! [Action: Nezuko pulls Tanjirou’s sword closer to her chest.] Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Ngh…! [Scene: Elsewhere in the village. Gyokko approaches Tokitou, Kanamori, and Kotetsu.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo! A pleasure to meet you! My name is Gyokko. Before I kill you, might I ask for a minute of your time? [Action: Kanamori and Kotetsu hide behind Tokitou.] Tokitou Why are you closing in on me? Kotetsu Because we’d be scared on our own. Gyokko I’d be delighted to show my artwork to my three guests tonight! Tokitou Artwork? What are you talking about? Gyokko Now then, let me start with this piece! [Action: A pot ap <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 264 of 341] ever abandon you! Let go of my sword! I’ll clear away the rubble, okay? [Action: Nezuko squeezes Tanjirou’s sword harder and bleeds.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Stop it! You’re going to cut your fingers! Ah… [Action: Sekido and Karaku walk through the rubble.] Sekido It certainly blew up completely. Karaku Once this smoke clears, it will spell their demise. Tanjirou Ah… Nezuko! Stop! You have to stop! [Action: Nezuko pulls Tanjirou’s sword closer to her chest.] Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Ngh…! [Scene: Elsewhere in the village. Gyokko approaches Tokitou, Kanamori, and Kotetsu.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo! A pleasure to meet you! My name is Gyokko. Before I kill you, might I ask for a minute of your time? [Action: Kanamori and Kotetsu hide behind Tokitou.] Tokitou Why are you closing in on me? Kotetsu Because we’d be scared on our own. Gyokko I’d be delighted to show my artwork to my three guests tonight! Tokitou Artwork? What are you talking about? Gyokko Now then, let me start with this piece! [Action: A pot appears in front of Gyokko. A black sludge comes out of it, revealing the bodies of many dead swordsmiths stuck together.] Kotetsu Ah… Ahh… Ah… Ah… Gyokko Behold, “Death Throes of the Smiths”! Kotetsu, Kanamori Ahh… Gyokko Please take a look! First, those hands! The hallmark of a swordsmith, those thick, blister-ridden, soiled hands! I intentionally pushed them to the forefront! Kanamori Lord Kongouji! Mr. Tetsuo! Mr. Hagaike! Koutarou! Kotetsu Uncle Tetsuhiro! Gyokko Yes! You’re absolutely right! For this piece, I used five swordsmiths to lavish, extravagant effect! Kotetsu, Kanamori Ah… Ahh… Gyokko I didn’t expect you to be this moved! Moreover, I’ve truly brought out their swordsmith qualities by piercing them with swords! I left these hyottoko masks on to juxtapose emptiness and absurdity. Needless to say, this, too, was a deliberate choice! And this is the best part! [Action: Gyokko grabs a sword.] Gyokko Just twist the sword like so, and… [Action: Gyokko twists a sword.] Tetsuhiro Gahhh! Kotetsu Ahhh! Stop it! Ngh… Ugh… Gyokko Hmm? Kotetsu Ngh… Ugh… Gyokko What do you think? Isn’t it marvelous?! I’ve reproduced their death throes! Tokitou Hey. You’d better knock it off, you piece of crap. [Action: Tokitou launches forward and slashes at Gyokko’s neck.] Gyokko Hyo! [Action: Gyokko dodges the attack and teleports to a vase on a rooftop.] Tokitou Ah… Gyokko I’m not done describing my artwork! Kindly hear me out to the end. Tokitou (Thoughts) It can teleport from one vase to another. I see. Gyokko What I especially take pride in is the vase’s -- [Action: Tokitou cuts through the vase.] Tokitou (Thoughts) I can barely feel it. [Action: The vase disintegrates. A new one appears on the ground.] Tokitou (Thoughts) It got away again. It can move fast. Now it’s over there. Those vases pop up out of nowhere. Gyokko You have a lot of gall, slashing it! My vase! My art! You have no eye for beauty, you damn ape! Tokitou (Thoughts) How are those vases spawned? Gyokko You bastards with muscles where your brains should be… Clearly, you lack the ability to appreciate my artwork! Which, in a way, is fine! Tokitou (Thoughts) No… But since it’s so intent on fleeing, then unlike that clone demon… beheading this one will kill it. [Action: Gyokko forms a vase in his hand.] Tokitou Ah…! [Action: Demon fish appear from the vase.] Demons Grr, grr! Gyokko Thousand Needle Fish Kill! [Action: The demon fish spit needles toward Tokitou.] Demons Urahh! Tokitou Ah! [Action: Tokitou dodges the attack.] Kotetsu Mr. Tokitou! Tokitou Ngh… [Action: The demon fish turn toward Kanamori and Kotetsu.] Demons Grr, grr, grr… Kotetsu Ah! Demons Urahhh! [Action: The demon fish spit needles toward Kanamori and Kotetsu. Kanamori shields Kotetsu.] Kanamori Young Kotetsu! [Action: The needles stab Tokitou’s body.] Kanamori Ngh… Kotetsu Ah! Kanamori Ah! Lord Tokitou! Tokitou You’re getting in the way, so go hide. Kanamori Ah… Kotetsu I’m sorry… I… I… Demons Urahh! [Action: The demon fish <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 265 of 341] stards with muscles where your brains should be… Clearly, you lack the ability to appreciate my artwork! Which, in a way, is fine! Tokitou (Thoughts) No… But since it’s so intent on fleeing, then unlike that clone demon… beheading this one will kill it. [Action: Gyokko forms a vase in his hand.] Tokitou Ah…! [Action: Demon fish appear from the vase.] Demons Grr, grr! Gyokko Thousand Needle Fish Kill! [Action: The demon fish spit needles toward Tokitou.] Demons Urahh! Tokitou Ah! [Action: Tokitou dodges the attack.] Kotetsu Mr. Tokitou! Tokitou Ngh… [Action: The demon fish turn toward Kanamori and Kotetsu.] Demons Grr, grr, grr… Kotetsu Ah! Demons Urahhh! [Action: The demon fish spit needles toward Kanamori and Kotetsu. Kanamori shields Kotetsu.] Kanamori Young Kotetsu! [Action: The needles stab Tokitou’s body.] Kanamori Ngh… Kotetsu Ah! Kanamori Ah! Lord Tokitou! Tokitou You’re getting in the way, so go hide. Kanamori Ah… Kotetsu I’m sorry… I… I… Demons Urahh! [Action: The demon fish spit more needles. Tokitou deflects them with his sword. Kanamori picks Kotetsu up and runs.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Look at you, riddled with needles… A comical sight, indeed! How do you like it? The poison must slowly be numbing your limbs, right? So very comical! You saved some worthless lives, and now you’re going to die in a worthless place. So worthless, it doesn’t matter whether they exist or not. Demon (Flashback) Because your lives are worthless! Tokitou (Thoughts) Who’s that? I can’t remember. (Thoughts) I think someone said the same thing to me years ago. Who was it? (Thoughts) It was summer. It was hot. We’d left the door open. I guess because it was too hot, the cicadas were buzzing really loud. Gyokko Hyo, hyo! Still, you are a Hashira, even looking like that. What kind of artwork should I produce? Oh, I’m giddy! [Action: Tokitou launches forward.] Tokitou Shut up. It’s all your talk that’s worthless. [Action: Tokitou swings, cutting off one of Gyokko’s arms. Another arm summons a pot, and a stream of water comes out of it, enveloping Tokitou.] Gyokko Blood Demon Art, Water Prison Pot! Death by suffocation is rather stylish. Beautiful! And that chilling feeling of a blade pressed against your neck… Now that’s simply sublime! [Action: Tokitou pokes at the water with his sword but can’t break free.] Tokitou (Thoughts) It’s no good. I can’t slash it. Gyokko I just stopped a Demon Slayer’s greatest weapon, his breathing. I can barely contain myself, just imagining your face twisted in agony! Hyo, hyo! Obliterating this village will be a devastating blow to you Demon Slayers. Once we’ve brought the Demon Slayers to their knees, even Ubuyashiki’s head will be within reach! Hyo, hyo! [Scene: Elsewhere in the village. Tanjirou tries to take his sword away from Nezuko.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Please let go of my sword! Nezuko! Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… [Action: Nezuko’s blood begins to burn.] Tanjirou Ah! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) The sword’s ablaze with Nezuko’s blood! (Thoughts) The sword’s changing color! (Thoughts) The temperature’s rising, and my black sword is turning red! Enveloped in exploding blood! This is… [Action: Nezuko lets go of Tanjirou’s sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) … Exploding Blood Sword! [Action: Tanjirou sees a vision of Suyako talking with Sumiyoshi.] Suyako (Flashback) So it turns red, right? (Flashback) A samurai’s sword turns red only during battle, right? Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s this? Suyako (Flashback) Why is that? So mysterious! Even though normally, it’s pitch-black like obsidian… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Who is that? Suyako (Flashback) It’s so beautiful, isn’t it? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Who are you? (Thoughts) Oh, right. This is an inherited memory. (Thoughts) The samurai she’s talking about… Could it be that swordsman with the earrings? Was that swordsman’s sword pitch-black? (Thoughts) I’ve got a black sword just like his. And my own sword just turned red, too! It changed color! (Thoughts) This sword turned <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 266 of 341] ko’s blood! (Thoughts) The sword’s changing color! (Thoughts) The temperature’s rising, and my black sword is turning red! Enveloped in exploding blood! This is… [Action: Nezuko lets go of Tanjirou’s sword.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) … Exploding Blood Sword! [Action: Tanjirou sees a vision of Suyako talking with Sumiyoshi.] Suyako (Flashback) So it turns red, right? (Flashback) A samurai’s sword turns red only during battle, right? Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s this? Suyako (Flashback) Why is that? So mysterious! Even though normally, it’s pitch-black like obsidian… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Who is that? Suyako (Flashback) It’s so beautiful, isn’t it? Tanjirou (Thoughts) Who are you? (Thoughts) Oh, right. This is an inherited memory. (Thoughts) The samurai she’s talking about… Could it be that swordsman with the earrings? Was that swordsman’s sword pitch-black? (Thoughts) I’ve got a black sword just like his. And my own sword just turned red, too! It changed color! (Thoughts) This sword turned red thanks to the power of Nezuko’s blood, so even if it was through a different method than that swordsman’s, right now, my sword is just like his. (Thoughts) You may think you’ve gotten stronger, but there are always even more powerful demons. (Thoughts) I’m only flesh and blood, so my body is scarred and battered, but… every time, someone comes to my aid! They keep me alive! (Thoughts) I have to meet their expectations! (Thoughts) Everyone who’s helped me out has just one wish, just one desire! To defeat the demons! To protect human lives! [Action: Tanjirou steps toward Sekido, Karaku, and Urogi. They turn to him.] Karaku Hm? Sekido Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) I have to come through for them! Karaku Fufu… Even if you resort to cheap tricks, you can’t beat me. Urogi You can slash me, but I won’t feel a thing! [Action: Urogi flies toward Tanjirou.] Sekido (Thoughts) A burning blade… Raging Sword… Lord Muzan’s memories… The sword of a swordsman who drove Lord Muzan into a corner… and nearly beheaded him! [Action: Tanjirou’s forehead scar spreads.] Sekido (Thoughts) I see that swordsman in him. [Action: Urogi sees a vision of Yoriichi as Tanjirou prepares to attack.] Urogi Ah! Tanjirou Hinokami Kagura… Sun Halo Dragon… [Action: Tanjirou launches forward, cutting through Urogi’s neck.] Urogi Guh… Gahh! Karaku Hah! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Karaku’s neck.] Karaku Gah… [Action: Tanjirou launches forward again, cutting through Sekido’s neck.] Tanjirou … Head Dance! [Action: The bodies and heads of Sekido, Karaku, and Urogi fall to the ground.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’ve been thinking about that one blow all this time… The reason why I was able to cut off Gyuutarou’s head with that blow. (Thoughts) How I felt in that moment, my breathing, the way I exerted myself… The way my whole body felt like it was on fire, and my forehead! (Thoughts) Now I know. I can do it now! (Thoughts) Just one more! I need to slash all four at once! (Thoughts) Where’s the last one? [Action: Tanjirou sees Genya kneeling on the ground with Aizetsu’s spear still in him.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Genya! So you’re okay! (Thoughts) He beheaded the fourth demon! That’s great! That’s great! (Thoughts) Was it simultaneous? If it was at the same time… Genya -- Genya Ngh… [Action: Genya turns to Tanjirou. His eyes are black and teeth are sharpened like a demon’s.] Genya Ngh… Ngh… Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) Is that Genya? Why… does he look like that? (Thoughts) It’s like… Genya Ngh… Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s like… Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa, Shizu Shinazugawa, Sumi Shinazugawa, Teiko Shinazugawa, Hiroshi Shinazugawa, Shuuya Shinazugawa, young Genya (Y.Genya), young Sanemi Shinazugawa (Y.Sanemi), Hantengu, Sekido, Karaku, Aizetsu, Urogi [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou turns to Genya, who appears to have beheaded Aizetsu.] Tanjirou Genya! [Action: Genya turns to Tanjirou. His eyes are black, and his teeth are sharp like a demo <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 267 of 341] ion: Tanjirou sees Genya kneeling on the ground with Aizetsu’s spear still in him.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Genya! So you’re okay! (Thoughts) He beheaded the fourth demon! That’s great! That’s great! (Thoughts) Was it simultaneous? If it was at the same time… Genya -- Genya Ngh… [Action: Genya turns to Tanjirou. His eyes are black and teeth are sharpened like a demon’s.] Genya Ngh… Ngh… Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) Is that Genya? Why… does he look like that? (Thoughts) It’s like… Genya Ngh… Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s like… Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa, Shizu Shinazugawa, Sumi Shinazugawa, Teiko Shinazugawa, Hiroshi Shinazugawa, Shuuya Shinazugawa, young Genya (Y.Genya), young Sanemi Shinazugawa (Y.Sanemi), Hantengu, Sekido, Karaku, Aizetsu, Urogi [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou turns to Genya, who appears to have beheaded Aizetsu.] Tanjirou Genya! [Action: Genya turns to Tanjirou. His eyes are black, and his teeth are sharp like a demon’s.] Genya Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… Ngh…! [Scene: In the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou and Genya stare at each other.] Genya Ngh… Ugh… Tanjirou Ahh… Genya Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… Ngh… Tanjirou Gen… ya… Karaku Gahhh! Tanjirou Ah! Karaku What kind of slashing attack was that?! I can’t regenerate! Tanjirou (Thoughts) The attack worked! Karaku The pain is scorching me! Sekido Calm down! You’re pathetic! It takes time, but we can regenerate! Karaku Gahh… Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) I don’t know what’s going on with Genya, but I’ve figured something out because he slashed one of them! (Thoughts) Looks like even if we behead all four at the same time, we can’t finish them off like we did Gyuutarou! Ngh… (Thoughts) Attacking these four Emotion Demons is pretty much pointless! Ah… Nezuko! [Action: Nezuko tries to push the rubble off her.] Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through the rubble.] Nezuko Mm… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko gets up and hugs Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko Mmm! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Something’s been bothering me all this time. (Thoughts) Is it possible that their heads aren’t their vital spots? (Thoughts) Something felt so off. That scent that I caught for just an instant… Right. That was… the scent of a fifth demon! (Thoughts) There’s a fifth demon! I have to find it… I have to find the fifth and kill it! [Action: Genya grabs Tanjirou’s throat.] Tanjirou Ah! Genya Ngh… Don’t get so full of yourself! I’m the one who’s going to defeat… an Upper Rank! Tanjirou Genya…! Genya You didn’t defeat Upper Six on your own! That’s why you haven’t become a Hashira! Tanjirou Uh, yeah, that’s right! Genya You can bet… that I’m going to… beat you to it! Tanjirou Genya! You’re drooling, okay? What’s wrong? Not to mention, you’re choking me! Genya Ngh! [Action: Genya grabs Tanjirou’s throat harder.] Tanjirou Ngh… Genya I’m the one who’s going to become a Hashira! Tanjirou I see! I get it, sure! Nezuko and I will give you our full support! Let’s give it our all, all three of us! Genya Huh? Tanjirou I’m sure there’s a fifth demon somewhere. I’ll look for it, so I want you to buy me some time! Genya I know what you’re up to! You’re just making me let my guard down, and… Huh? [Action: Sekido’s staff rattles.] Tanjirou Ah… Look out! [Action: Tanjirou pushes Genya out of the way. Lightning strikes Genya’s last position.] Sekido (Thoughts) The Anger Demon’s revived already! Hurry! Genya! I’ll let you know as soon as I’ve found the fifth demon, so keep these demons at bay! [Action: Tanjirou runs off.] Genya Ah… They’ve all regenerated, dammit! Ngh… Grr… Nezuko Ngh… [Action: Nezuko and Genya run toward Sekido, Karaku, and Urogi.] Tanjirou Whatever you do, just don’t slash Nezuko! She’s my little sister! Nezuko Mm. Genya Ah… Urogi Ngh… [Action: Urogi prepares to dive but sees Genya holding his gun.] Urogi Gah… Ngh… [Action: Genya fires at Urogi.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Where’s that fifth demon? (Thoughts) I have to find it <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 268 of 341] port! Let’s give it our all, all three of us! Genya Huh? Tanjirou I’m sure there’s a fifth demon somewhere. I’ll look for it, so I want you to buy me some time! Genya I know what you’re up to! You’re just making me let my guard down, and… Huh? [Action: Sekido’s staff rattles.] Tanjirou Ah… Look out! [Action: Tanjirou pushes Genya out of the way. Lightning strikes Genya’s last position.] Sekido (Thoughts) The Anger Demon’s revived already! Hurry! Genya! I’ll let you know as soon as I’ve found the fifth demon, so keep these demons at bay! [Action: Tanjirou runs off.] Genya Ah… They’ve all regenerated, dammit! Ngh… Grr… Nezuko Ngh… [Action: Nezuko and Genya run toward Sekido, Karaku, and Urogi.] Tanjirou Whatever you do, just don’t slash Nezuko! She’s my little sister! Nezuko Mm. Genya Ah… Urogi Ngh… [Action: Urogi prepares to dive but sees Genya holding his gun.] Urogi Gah… Ngh… [Action: Genya fires at Urogi.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Where’s that fifth demon? (Thoughts) I have to find it while Genya and Nezuko are fending off the others! Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Nezuko kicks at Karaku. He blocks the attack.] Karaku Ngh… Nezuko Ngh… [Action: Karaku waves his fan. Nezuko dodges the attack, but it goes toward Tanjirou, barely missing him.] Tanjirou Ah… (Thoughts) What’s this? (Thoughts) Thanks to the wind created by that demon with the fan, the sulfur smell from the hot springs is gone! (Thoughts) Find it! Concentrate! [Action: Tanjirou sniffs the air, leading him toward the fifth demon.] Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Nearby, Hantengu hides in some bushes.] Hantengu Eek… It’s all right… They’ll never find me! It’s all right… My four Emotions will defeat those villains for me! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Found it! Found it, found it, found it! [Action: Tanjirou runs toward Hantengu.] Tanjirou Genya! Sekido Ngh… Urogi! Urogi Ngh! [Action: Urogi charges toward Tanjirou and attacks.] Tanjirou Ngh… Urogi Urah! [Action: Tanjirou blocks the attack.] Tanjirou Go straight, northeast! Ngh… The fifth demon’s hiding itself close to the ground! Genya Ah…! Sekido Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Sekido plants his staff into the ground. An array of lightning strikes between Tanjirou and Urogi.] Tanjirou Ngh… Genya Ah! Tanjirou Genya! Genya Ah… Tanjirou Go after it! I’ll cover you! Urogi Ngh! Genya (Thoughts) Northeast! [Action: Genya turns toward Hantengu.] Urogi Ah… Ngh! Tanjirou Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou blocks Urogi.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Crap, more lightning! Urogi Ngh! Tanjirou Ngh… Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Nezuko kicks Karaku away.] Karaku Gah! Tanjirou Nezuko! Go help Genya! Don’t let the Lightning Demon get in Genya’s way! Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou continues to fight Urogi. Sekido appears behind Tanjirou.] Urogi Ngh… Karaku Ngh… Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Karaku waves his fan, sending Tanjirou flying. Tanjirou grabs onto a tree stump.] Tanjirou Ngh… (Thoughts) Don’t let yourself get swept away! Stay in this spot, no matter what! Ah…! (Thoughts) This is bad! Here comes a lightning attack, too! Ngh… Ah! [Action: Nezuko jumps toward Sekido.] Sekido Ngh… Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Aizetsu appears, stabbing Nezuko in the stomach.] Nezuko Ngh… Gah… Tanjirou Nezuko! [Scene: Elsewhere in the village. Tokitou is trapped in Gyokko’s Blood Demon Art.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Is it excruciating? It must be excruciating! [Action: Tokitou tries to stab through the barrier with no luck.] Tokitou (Thoughts) So it’s the same everywhere? Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Not only are you unable to unleash your breathing techniques, but you’ll soon be drawing your last breath in there, too! Hyo, hyo, hyo! Hyo, hyo, hyo! That look of fake stoicism… How very sublime it is! My creative juices are simply gushing! [Scene: Near the ruined building. Nezuko tries to get Aizetsu’s spear out of her stomach.] Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Aizetsu Don’t fight back. You’re making me sad. Sekido. Nezuko Ngh! Sekido I know! I’m going to crucify her -- [Action: Tanjirou launches forward, cutting off Sekido’s hand with his flami <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 269 of 341] too! Ngh… Ah! [Action: Nezuko jumps toward Sekido.] Sekido Ngh… Nezuko Ngh! [Action: Aizetsu appears, stabbing Nezuko in the stomach.] Nezuko Ngh… Gah… Tanjirou Nezuko! [Scene: Elsewhere in the village. Tokitou is trapped in Gyokko’s Blood Demon Art.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Is it excruciating? It must be excruciating! [Action: Tokitou tries to stab through the barrier with no luck.] Tokitou (Thoughts) So it’s the same everywhere? Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Not only are you unable to unleash your breathing techniques, but you’ll soon be drawing your last breath in there, too! Hyo, hyo, hyo! Hyo, hyo, hyo! That look of fake stoicism… How very sublime it is! My creative juices are simply gushing! [Scene: Near the ruined building. Nezuko tries to get Aizetsu’s spear out of her stomach.] Nezuko Ngh… Ngh… Aizetsu Don’t fight back. You’re making me sad. Sekido. Nezuko Ngh! Sekido I know! I’m going to crucify her -- [Action: Tanjirou launches forward, cutting off Sekido’s hand with his flaming sword.] Sekido Ah…! Urogi Ah… Ngh! [Action: Urogi launches at Tanjirou. Tanjirou dodges and attacks.] Sekido (Thoughts) That youngster is even faster than before! (Thoughts) No… Even from the moment I first met him, he’s exceeded all of his reports! (Thoughts) Those unbelievable reflexes! His ability to adapt himself in combat! [Action: Tanjirou attacks Urogi, cutting through his mouth.] Urogi Gahh! Sekido (Thoughts) That explosive growth he displays when he’s on the brink! [Action: Nezuko grabs Aizetsu’s head.] Nezuko Ngh! Aizetsu Erk… Nezuko Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Nezuko slides herself along Aizetsu’s spear and uses her Blood Demon Art.] Aizetsu Gah! Ahh! Sekido Ngh… Aizetsu Ahhh! Nezuko Ngh… Grr… Sekido (Thoughts) Damn! (Thoughts) Karaku! Karaku! [Action: Tanjirou charges toward Karaku and attacks.] Tanjirou Urahh! Karaku You little punk! [Action: Karaku waves his fan, sending Tanjirou into the ground.] Tanjirou Gah! Karaku All right! Now I just gotta go after that bullet-popping kid! [Action: Karaku prepares to wave his fan.] Karaku Ah… [Action: Nezuko’s flame appears on Karaku’s arm.] Karaku Damn… I’ve been slashed! Damn you, punk! [Action: Karaku tries to stomp on Tanjirou, but Tanjirou dodges.] Tanjirou Genya! To your right! It’s moving south! Search for it! Genya (Thoughts) Ngh… Jeez! I am searching for it! I’ve been searching for it all this time! (Thoughts) A spell? I can’t see it because of another spell?! (Thoughts) Crap, crap, crap! Where are you?! The longer this goes on, the closer I get to being depleted! Karaku Grr… Ngh! [Action: Karaku kicks Tanjirou in the stomach.] Tanjirou Gah! Ngh… Turn west! More to the right! It’s nearby! Down below! Genya Ngh… (Thoughts) Where are you?! Where -- Tanjirou Genya! Down below! Genya Huh? Ah! [Action: Genya looks to his feet to see Hantengu, who is really small.] Hantengu Eek… Eeek! Genya Puny! [Action: Genya fires his gun at Hantengu but misses.] Hantengu Eeek! [Action: Hantengu flees.] Genya (Thoughts) That thing’s beyond small! This is the main body?! [Action: Genya follows after Hantengu.] Genya (Thoughts) This thing?! Dammit! How the hell am I supposed to spot something like that?! It’s no bigger than a field mouse! (Thoughts) Those other four are crazy strong! And this little squirt’s the one that’s controlling them?! Fighting off those four demons while chasing after this mouse… What a pain in the ass! Now I can see why so many Demon Slayers keep ending up dead! (Thoughts) Don’t mess with me! You’re so annoying! [Action: Genya tries to stomp on Hantengu but misses.] Genya (Thoughts) What am I supposed to do with all this rage?! [Action: Genya swings at Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahh! Genya (Thoughts) All right! I can do this! I win! [Action: Genya’s sword snaps in half.] Genya Ah…! Hantengu Gahh… Genya (Thoughts) I-I can’t slash it? I can’t slash it! (Thoughts) No way! No way! Look at it! Its head is no bigger than my finger! Ngh! [Action: Genya fires his gun at Hantengu a <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 270 of 341] That thing’s beyond small! This is the main body?! [Action: Genya follows after Hantengu.] Genya (Thoughts) This thing?! Dammit! How the hell am I supposed to spot something like that?! It’s no bigger than a field mouse! (Thoughts) Those other four are crazy strong! And this little squirt’s the one that’s controlling them?! Fighting off those four demons while chasing after this mouse… What a pain in the ass! Now I can see why so many Demon Slayers keep ending up dead! (Thoughts) Don’t mess with me! You’re so annoying! [Action: Genya tries to stomp on Hantengu but misses.] Genya (Thoughts) What am I supposed to do with all this rage?! [Action: Genya swings at Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahh! Genya (Thoughts) All right! I can do this! I win! [Action: Genya’s sword snaps in half.] Genya Ah…! Hantengu Gahh… Genya (Thoughts) I-I can’t slash it? I can’t slash it! (Thoughts) No way! No way! Look at it! Its head is no bigger than my finger! Ngh! [Action: Genya fires his gun at Hantengu and hits.] Hantengu Gahh! Ahhh… Genya Gah…! Hantengu Ngh… Eek! Genya (Thoughts) No good! Ah! [Action: Sekido appears behind Genya.] Genya Gah…! (Thoughts) Oh, crap! I was too slow! (Thoughts) I can’t get out of the way! (Thoughts) I’m going to die… I can’t regenerate my head. (Thoughts) Big Brother… (Thoughts) I wanted to become a Hashira so my big brother would acknowledge me. And… I also wanted to apologize… for what I said that day! Genya (Narration) My mom was such a tiny person. I grew taller than her at an early age. (Narration) My mother was always working, from morning until night. Not once did I see her sleeping. (Narration) My father was not only a big guy, but he was also a good-for-nothing. He got stabbed to death by someone with a grudge, which served him right. The old man was always beating up my mother and us kids. (Narration) With that tiny body of hers, our mother would shield us from our monstrous father without so much as flinching. I think she was amazing. [Scene: In Genya’s past, in a house at night. Genya’s family is sleeping soundly, but a younger Genya is wide awake.] Y.Genya Mom’s late, isn’t she? Y.Sanemi Huh? Genya, you can’t sleep? Y.Genya Well, neither can you, Big Brother. Y.Sanemi Haa… I’m going to go look for Mom. [Action: Sanemi gets up.] Y.Genya Oh, I’ll go with you. Y.Sanemi No. I’ll go. I want you to stay home. Y.Genya Huh? Y.Sanemi Haa… We promised, remember? Y.Genya Ah… Okay. [Action: Sanemi gets up and goes to the door.] Y.Sanemi All right, I’m counting on you. Y.Genya Yeah. [Action: Sanemi leaves. The other children wake up.] Teiko, Shuuya Hehehehe… Y.Genya Huh? Teiko Big Brother. Shuuya Big Brother! Sumi Big Brother! Hiroshi Big Brother. Y.Genya Ah… Hey, I didn’t know you were all awake. [Action: Genya turns on a light and cradles Koto.] Teiko You think Mom’s okay? Y.Genya She’s fine, all right? Big Brother went to look for her. Hiroshi But… Y.Genya Mm… Teiko She’s never been this late before. The sun will be coming up soon. Y.Genya It’s okay. You must be tired. Go to sleep, all right? I bet Mom and Big Brother will be back when you wake up. [Action: Shizu, who is now a demon, stumbles onto the door to the room.] Hiroshi It’s Mom! [Action: Shuuya runs toward the door.] Teiko Mom! Sumi, Shuuya Mom! [Action: The children run toward the door.] Y.Genya Ah… Wait! Don’t open the door! It might not be Mom -- [Action: Shizu slashes through the door, killing all four children.] Y.Genya Ah…! Ahh… Ahhh! Shizu Grr! [Action: Shizu slashes Genya’s face.] Y.Genya Ah! [Action: Shizu slashes the light fixture.] Shizu Grr… Y.Genya (Thoughts) Is it a beast? A stray dog? No, it’s a wolf! (Thoughts) I can’t see it! It’s too dark! Shizu Urahh! [Action: Shizu charges toward Genya.] Y.Genya (Thoughts) It’s so fast! [Action: Sanemi charges Shizu and pushes her back.] Y.Sanemi Ngh! Genya! Run! Y.Genya Big Brother! Ahh… Ah! Ahh… Koto! Ah… Shuuya! Ah… Hiroshi! Teiko! Sumi! P-Put pressure on your wounds! I’ll g <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 271 of 341] coming up soon. Y.Genya It’s okay. You must be tired. Go to sleep, all right? I bet Mom and Big Brother will be back when you wake up. [Action: Shizu, who is now a demon, stumbles onto the door to the room.] Hiroshi It’s Mom! [Action: Shuuya runs toward the door.] Teiko Mom! Sumi, Shuuya Mom! [Action: The children run toward the door.] Y.Genya Ah… Wait! Don’t open the door! It might not be Mom -- [Action: Shizu slashes through the door, killing all four children.] Y.Genya Ah…! Ahh… Ahhh! Shizu Grr! [Action: Shizu slashes Genya’s face.] Y.Genya Ah! [Action: Shizu slashes the light fixture.] Shizu Grr… Y.Genya (Thoughts) Is it a beast? A stray dog? No, it’s a wolf! (Thoughts) I can’t see it! It’s too dark! Shizu Urahh! [Action: Shizu charges toward Genya.] Y.Genya (Thoughts) It’s so fast! [Action: Sanemi charges Shizu and pushes her back.] Y.Sanemi Ngh! Genya! Run! Y.Genya Big Brother! Ahh… Ah! Ahh… Koto! Ah… Shuuya! Ah… Hiroshi! Teiko! Sumi! P-Put pressure on your wounds! I’ll go get the doctor right away! Just hang on a little longer! [Action: Genya runs out of the room. The sun begins to rise.] Y.Genya (Thoughts) Wh-What’s going on? What was that thing just now?! Where’s Big Brother? No, right now, I have to see to their wounds! Ah! [Action: Sanemi stands covered in blood at the top of the hill.] Y.Genya Ah… Big Brother -- [Action: Shizu lies dead at Sanemi’s feet.] Y.Genya Ah… Mom! Ahhh! Mom! Mom! Why’d you do it?! Why’d you do it?! Why’d you kill our mother?! [Action: Genya cries loudly.] Y.Genya Ahhh! Ahhh! You murderer! You murderer! [Scene: In the present. Sekido prepares to kill Genya.] Genya (Thoughts) I’m sorry I said those awful things, Big Brother. (Thoughts) It’s all… It’s all just excuses, but I was in a panic. (Thoughts) Shuuya, Hiroshi, Koto, Teiko, and Sumi were all lying there dead, not answering me… (Thoughts) “It’s over.” I knew that I was about to die, and that wolf… What I thought was a wolf was our mother, who’d turned into a demon. (Thoughts) You fought her to protect us, running outside where day was starting to break. When you first realized it was Mom who’d attacked our family… how did it make you feel, Big Brother? (Thoughts) When you stood there, shattered after killing our beloved mother and the brother you’d fought tooth and nail to protect denounced you, how did that make you feel? (Thoughts) When we’d only just promised each other to protect the family together… [Scene: In Genya’s past. Young Sanemi pulls a cart as Genya walks with him.] Y.Sanemi (Flashback) Genya. Y.Genya (Flashback) Ah… Y.Sanemi (Flashback) Let’s protect our family together, you and me. Y.Genya (Flashback) Ah… Y.Sanemi (Flashback) Dad got himself stabbed, and now he’s dead. I feel a lot easier with him out of the picture… but without a father around, everyone will feel lonely. Y.Genya (Flashback) Ah… Y.Sanemi (Flashback) From now on, you and I are going to protect Mom and our siblings. Got that? Y.Genya (Flashback) Ah… Ahh… What you mean is “from now on, too”, right? Y.Sanemi (Flashback) Ah… Y.Genya (Flashback) Hmm! Y.Sanemi (Flashback) Heh… Fufu… Hahahaha! [Scene: In the present. Sekido’s staff inches closer to Genya’s neck.] Genya (Thoughts) Sorry, Big Brother. I’m going to die without getting a chance to say I’m sorry. (Thoughts) And that memory of you smiling at me will be the last thing I see… (Thoughts) I have no talent, Big Brother. I can’t use breathing techniques, and I’ll never become a Hashira. (Thoughts) Unless I become a Hashira, I can never meet the other Hashira. I gave it my all, but it was beyond me. Sanemi (Flashback) A slowpoke like you is no brother of mine! Just quit the Demon Slayer Corps! Genya (Thoughts) But why? I am your brother! Tanjirou Genya!! [Action: Tanjirou charges toward Genya and Sekido.] Tanjirou Don’t give up! Genya Ah! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Sekido’s arm again. Sekido’s staff grazes Genya’s neck.] Sekido Gah! Tanjirou Go after it again! Genya Ah! Tanjirou Slash <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 272 of 341] you mean is “from now on, too”, right? Y.Sanemi (Flashback) Ah… Y.Genya (Flashback) Hmm! Y.Sanemi (Flashback) Heh… Fufu… Hahahaha! [Scene: In the present. Sekido’s staff inches closer to Genya’s neck.] Genya (Thoughts) Sorry, Big Brother. I’m going to die without getting a chance to say I’m sorry. (Thoughts) And that memory of you smiling at me will be the last thing I see… (Thoughts) I have no talent, Big Brother. I can’t use breathing techniques, and I’ll never become a Hashira. (Thoughts) Unless I become a Hashira, I can never meet the other Hashira. I gave it my all, but it was beyond me. Sanemi (Flashback) A slowpoke like you is no brother of mine! Just quit the Demon Slayer Corps! Genya (Thoughts) But why? I am your brother! Tanjirou Genya!! [Action: Tanjirou charges toward Genya and Sekido.] Tanjirou Don’t give up! Genya Ah! [Action: Tanjirou cuts through Sekido’s arm again. Sekido’s staff grazes Genya’s neck.] Sekido Gah! Tanjirou Go after it again! Genya Ah! Tanjirou Slash it again! Whatever you do, don’t give up! This time, you’ll make it! I’ll protect you, all right? Don’t think about anything else but beheading it! Genya Ah… Tanjirou Aren’t you going to become a Hashira, Genya Shinazugawa?! Genya Ah! [Action: Aizetsu appears behind Tanjirou.] Genya Ah! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh no! Behind us! Aizetsu Weeping Spears! [Action: Aizetsu attacks. The attack hits Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) This is bad! I’m hit! Squarely! Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou falls to his knees.] Tanjirou Huh? Ah… Genya Go… Tanjirou Ah… Genya! [Action: Tanjirou turns to see Genya’s body full of holes.] Genya I can’t… behead it… You be the one… to behead it! Tanjirou Ah… Genya Just this once… I’m going to… Tanjirou Genya… Genya … let you have it! Tanjirou Ngh… Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou runs after Hantengu.] Genya Ngh… [Action: Aizetsu prepares to attack Genya.] Genya Ngh! [Action: Genya fires his gun at Aizetsu.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’ll do it… no matter what… Ah… [Action: Tanjirou sees Hantengu running through the bushes.] Hantengu Eek… Tanjirou (Thoughts) There it is! Ngh… (Thoughts) Ngh… It’s tiny! Hantengu Eek… Tanjirou Ngh… Ngh! [Action: Tanjirou gives chase.] Hantengu Eek… Tanjirou (Thoughts) You’re not getting away. Hantengu Eek… [Action: Tanjirou blocks Hantengu’s path.] Hantengu Ah! Eek… Eekk! Tanjirou Urahhh! [Action: Tanjirou raises his sword, and it goes ablaze.] Character List: Tanjirou Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Genya Shinazugawa, Muichirou Tokitou, Hotaru Haganezuka, Kozou Kanamori, Kotetsu, Gyokko, Hantengu, Zouhakuten, demons [Scene: In the forests around the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou chases after Hantengu.] Hantengu Eek… Tanjirou (Thoughts) You’re not getting away! Hantengu Eek… [Action: Tanjirou cuts off Hantengu’s path.] Hantengu Ahh! Tanjirou Ngh… Hantengu Eek… Eeek! Tanjirou Urahhh! [Action: Tanjirou prepares to swing. His sword glows with Nezuko’s flame. Hantengu continues to run.] Hantengu Eek… Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s tiny… and hard to target! Hantengu Errr… Eek… [Action: Tanjirou’s sword hits Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) All right! I can do it! Hantengu Gahhh! [Scene: In the forests around the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou’s sword cuts into Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahhh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Ngh… What a horrible voice! My ears! (Thoughts) But… I can do it! I can behead it! Hantengu Gahhh! Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Zouhakuten appears behind Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s this? Behind me… There’s something behind me! (Thoughts) Joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure… This doesn’t smell like any other demon! (Thoughts) What’s behind me? What should I do? [Action: Tanjirou continues cutting into Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahhh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’m just going to focus on slashing its head off! If I can just behead it, I’m sure -- Hantengu Gahhh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s too hard! I can’t slash any further! The power from Nezuko’s blood has run out, too! [Action: Genya points his gun toward <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 273 of 341] target! Hantengu Errr… Eek… [Action: Tanjirou’s sword hits Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) All right! I can do it! Hantengu Gahhh! [Scene: In the forests around the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou’s sword cuts into Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahhh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) Ngh… What a horrible voice! My ears! (Thoughts) But… I can do it! I can behead it! Hantengu Gahhh! Tanjirou Ah! [Action: Zouhakuten appears behind Tanjirou.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) What’s this? Behind me… There’s something behind me! (Thoughts) Joy, anger, sorrow, pleasure… This doesn’t smell like any other demon! (Thoughts) What’s behind me? What should I do? [Action: Tanjirou continues cutting into Hantengu’s neck.] Hantengu Gahhh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) I’m just going to focus on slashing its head off! If I can just behead it, I’m sure -- Hantengu Gahhh! Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s too hard! I can’t slash any further! The power from Nezuko’s blood has run out, too! [Action: Genya points his gun toward Zouhakuten.] Genya Tanjirou! Get out of the way! Tanjirou (Thoughts) It’s no good. That was the wrong call! Genya Ngh… Tanjirou (Thoughts) Genya can’t fire his gun without hitting me as well! [Action: Zouhakuten creates a dagger in his hand.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh, crap! [Action: Zouhakuten strikes his drum.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Here comes an attack! [Action: Tanjirou turns around and blocks his face with his arm. An explosion rings through the area, and Zouhakuten’s wooden dragons fly through the air. Tanjirou maneuvers around them.] Tanjirou Ngh… Ah! Ngh… Ah! [Action: A wooden dragon attacks Tanjirou, but Nezuko tackles him out of the way.] Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou Nezuko! [Action: Nezuko regenerates her arm and leg. She and Tanjirou fall to the ground.] Nezuko Ngh! Tanjirou Ngh… Ugh… Nezuko! Are you okay? Nezuko Ugh… Ngh… Ngh… Tanjirou Nezuko! Nezuko Ngh… [Action: Tanjirou turns to see that Nezuko’s body has regenerated.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Daijoubu da. Te mo ashi mo, saisei shite iru! She’ll be fine. Her arms and legs have regenerated! Nezuko Ngh… Tanjirou Ah! Zouhakuten You brutal fiends who torment the weak… Atrocious… Offensive… to the extreme. [Action: Zouhakuten glares at Tanjirou.] Tanjirou Ah! Zouhakuten Damn you, awful villains… Tanjirou (Thoughts) A sixth… demon? (Thoughts) Another one showed up? Come on, enough is enough! (Thoughts) No. That’s not the sixth one. (Thoughts) The four Emotions… There’s no trace of the other demons! Genya (Thoughts) What the hell is this?! What’s going on here?! (Thoughts) That one was the Anger Demon just a second ago! (Thoughts) The moment Tanjirou’s sword nearly slashed that tiny demon’s neck… the Anger Demon raised both hands! (Thoughts) And in the blink of an eye, he drew in the Joy Demon and the Pleasure Demon! He pulverized their flesh, then absorbed both demons! (Thoughts) Then, in another instant, the Anger Demon moved toward Aizetsu! (Thoughts) Aizetsu opened his mouth as if to protest, but he was absorbed before he could get a word out! (Thoughts) The Anger Demon’s body transformed… and turned into that! Zouhakuten (Flashback) Gahh! Genya (Thoughts) What’s up with that?! (Thoughts) He absorbed those three demons? Did he fuse with them?! Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Genya reloads his gun.] Genya (Thoughts) This wasn’t a split, but he got even younger! (Thoughts) He’s a kid! He’s surpassed the probably main body, the old geezer and fused! Hantengu Eeek… [Action: Zouhakuten strikes a drum, and a wooden dragon shields Hantengu.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh, crap! The main body’s being surrounded! Hold up! [Action: Zouhakuten glares at Tanjirou again, and Tanjirou freezes.] Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) I can’t breathe! It’s so overpowering! (Thoughts) My heart hurts! Genya Ngh… Ugh… Zouhakuten What is it? You wretch… Do you have a problem with what I’m doing? Tanjirou Ngh! Genya Ah… Nezuko Ngh… Zouhakuten Well… you awful villains? Genya Ah… (Thoughts) So heavy! That voice! That force! (Though <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 274 of 341] rbed before he could get a word out! (Thoughts) The Anger Demon’s body transformed… and turned into that! Zouhakuten (Flashback) Gahh! Genya (Thoughts) What’s up with that?! (Thoughts) He absorbed those three demons? Did he fuse with them?! Tanjirou Ngh… [Action: Genya reloads his gun.] Genya (Thoughts) This wasn’t a split, but he got even younger! (Thoughts) He’s a kid! He’s surpassed the probably main body, the old geezer and fused! Hantengu Eeek… [Action: Zouhakuten strikes a drum, and a wooden dragon shields Hantengu.] Tanjirou (Thoughts) Oh, crap! The main body’s being surrounded! Hold up! [Action: Zouhakuten glares at Tanjirou again, and Tanjirou freezes.] Tanjirou Ah…! (Thoughts) I can’t breathe! It’s so overpowering! (Thoughts) My heart hurts! Genya Ngh… Ugh… Zouhakuten What is it? You wretch… Do you have a problem with what I’m doing? Tanjirou Ngh! Genya Ah… Nezuko Ngh… Zouhakuten Well… you awful villains? Genya Ah… (Thoughts) So heavy! That voice! That force! (Thoughts) It’s sapping the strength from my limbs… I can’t stay on my feet! [Action: Tanjirou’s hand shakes.] Tanjirou Wh-What makes… What makes us awful villains? Zouhakuten It’s because you torment the weak. Right? Just now, you tried to slash a small, weak being who could fit in the palm of your hand. Hantengu Errr… Eeek… Err… Zouhakuten Utterly atrocious… Only a pure fiend would do that. Tanjirou Small, weak being? [Action: Tanjirou steels his nerves.] Tanjirou Who… Who’s small and weak? Don’t give me that! The scent you’re giving off, the scent of blood… It’s not just 100 or even 200 humans that you’ve devoured! What did those people ever do to you? Did they all do something they had to pay for with their lives? Don’t you dare play the victim card after killing and eating scores of people! You’re twisted through and through! You won’t get away with this! You evil demon… I’ll be the one to behead you! [Scene: In the forest surrounding the Swordsmith Village. Tanjirou, Nezuko, and Genya prepare to fight Zouhakuten.] Genya Ngh… (Thoughts) That demon… How can it be so overpowering? I can’t move a muscle! Tanjirou Ngh… Zouhakuten Is that all you have to say? Tanjirou I’m going to… cut your head off! Zouhakuten Were any of the humans I devoured members of your family? Tanjirou Ah… No… Zouhakuten Then it has nothing to do with you. Tanjirou That’s not what I’m talking about! People like that, people who will suffer the same way after this… I’m not letting any more go through that! Zouhakuten Surely you have nothing to do with those people, either. Tanjirou What kind of reason does one person need to help another?! If you can’t understand something like that, then you’re the fiend! Zouhakuten Grr! [Action: Zouhakuten strikes his drum. His wooden dragons fly toward Tanjirou and Nezuko.] Tanjirou Ngh! [Scene: Elsewhere in the forest. Tokitou floats in Gyokko’s water prison.] Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! That look of fake stoicism… How very sublime it is! My creative juices are simply gushing! Not that I wouldn’t love to stay and watch you die in there a bit longer… but first, I’ll be taking a look inside this shack. Now, what on earth could they be protecting so fiercely here? Hyo, hyo, hyo! [Action: Gyokko retreats into his pot.] Tokitou (Thoughts) With the air left in my lungs… I can just manage one more attack! (Thoughts) Mist Breathing, First Form… Low Clouds Distance Haze! [Action: Tokitou attacks the water prison but can’t pierce through.] Tokitou (Thoughts) I can’t break through even with this thrust attack. It’s no wonder, given how badly chipped this sword is. (Thoughts) It’s futile. It’s over. (Thoughts) I hope that help is on the way. (Thoughts) Master, I’m going to die… so please send at least two Hashira. [Action: Tokitou closes his eyes.] Tanjirou (Imagination) What makes you think that? Tokitou (Thoughts) Ah… [Action: Tokitou finds Tanjirou standing before him.] Tokitou (Thoughts) Ahh… Tanjirou (Imagination) What makes you thin <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 275 of 341] uices are simply gushing! Not that I wouldn’t love to stay and watch you die in there a bit longer… but first, I’ll be taking a look inside this shack. Now, what on earth could they be protecting so fiercely here? Hyo, hyo, hyo! [Action: Gyokko retreats into his pot.] Tokitou (Thoughts) With the air left in my lungs… I can just manage one more attack! (Thoughts) Mist Breathing, First Form… Low Clouds Distance Haze! [Action: Tokitou attacks the water prison but can’t pierce through.] Tokitou (Thoughts) I can’t break through even with this thrust attack. It’s no wonder, given how badly chipped this sword is. (Thoughts) It’s futile. It’s over. (Thoughts) I hope that help is on the way. (Thoughts) Master, I’m going to die… so please send at least two Hashira. [Action: Tokitou closes his eyes.] Tanjirou (Imagination) What makes you think that? Tokitou (Thoughts) Ah… [Action: Tokitou finds Tanjirou standing before him.] Tokitou (Thoughts) Ahh… Tanjirou (Imagination) What makes you think that? (Imagination) Nobody knows what the future holds. Tokitou (Thoughts) What’s that? No, wait. (Thoughts) Tanjirou never said such a thing to me. (Thoughts) So who did say it? [Action: Gyokko appears in the doorway of the shed. Kanamori tries to block him.] Kanamori No, you don’t! I won’t let you inside! Gyokko Hyo, hyo! Why do you even bother? Could it be that you actually think you can fend me off somehow? Kanamori Ngh… Gyokko Hyo, hyo, hyo! Well, that’s… comical! Kanamori Ngh… Uraah! Gyokko Hyo! [Action: Kanamori swings at Gyokko but is cut by Gyokko’s water attack.] Kanamori Gah! Gahh! Ngh.. Gyokko What good will it do you to frantically defend this sorry shack? The village chief wouldn’t be here, right? Kanamori Ngh… Ugh.. Gyokko Hm? [Action: Haganezuka works on the sword without distraction.] Gyokko Hmm? Haganezuka Extraordinary steel… What an extraordinary sword. Gyokko (Thoughts) That human is young. The body of someone not yet 40. Surely he’s not the chief. Haganezuka What brilliant craftsmanship… It’s stunning! Gyokko Hmm! Hey, you human there! Haganezuka Who is the creator? By what kind of person was this sword forged? Why did he carve this single character rather than his own name? No! I understand! I understand why! Gyokko (Thoughts) Damn him! What kind of focus is that?! He’s so immersed that he’s unaware of me! (Thoughts) I… I don’t like this! (Thoughts) Even I’ve never concentrated this hard! As an artist, I feel inferior! Grr… Ngh! [Action: Gyokko sends a water attack toward Haganezuka and lands the hit, but Haganezuka doesn’t move.] Gyokko Heh! Kanamori Stop it! Mr. Haganezuka! [Action: Haganezuka continues to work.] Kanamori M-Mr. Haganezuka… Gyokko (Thoughts) What the?! Ngh! [Action: Gyokko continues to attack Haganezuka, but Haganezuka doesn’t flinch.] Kanamori Eek! Haganezuka Ngh… Gyokko (Thoughts) Th-That man still refuses to stop! Haganezuka The reason why he didn’t carve his name into such an incredible sword… This single character! This sword was forged with nothing but single-minded determination! This sword was forged for this sole purpose and nothing else! Kanamori Mr. Haganezuka! Gyokko Grr… (Thoughts) I don’t like this! It would be child’s play to kill him, but I want to somehow make this man abandon that sword! I want to shatter his concentration! [Action: Tokitou’s vision begins to fade.] Tokitou (Thoughts) My vision is getting distorted. (Thoughts) I’m dying. I’m out of air. Tanjirou (Imagination) You can’t decide for yourself when it’s all over. Tokitou (Thoughts) You never told me that. Tanjirou (Imagination) I promise you, it will be all right. Don’t give up. Someone will save you for sure. Tokitou (Thoughts) Come on. So I have to leave it to someone else? That’s the worst thing I could do. Tanjirou (Imagination) This is about all anyone can do on their own. That’s why people join forces and work together. Tokitou (Thoughts) There’s no one who can save me. Everyone’s weaker than I am. (Though <\|endoftext\|>
<\|startoftext\|> [Story ID: Demon Slayer][Part: 276 of 341] acter! This sword was forged with nothing but single-minded determination! This sword was forged for this sole purpose and nothing else! Kanamori Mr. Haganezuka! Gyokko Grr… (Thoughts) I don’t like this! It would be child’s play to kill him, but I want to somehow make this man abandon that sword! I want to shatter his concentration! [Action: Tokitou’s vision begins to fade.] Tokitou (Thoughts) My vision is getting distorted. (Thoughts) I’m dying. I’m out of air. Tanjirou (Imagination) You can’t decide for yourself when it’s all over. Tokitou (Thoughts) You never told me that. Tanjirou (Imagination) I promise you, it will be all right. Don’t give up. Someone will save you for sure. Tokitou (Thoughts) Come on. So I have to leave it to someone else? That’s the worst thing I could do. Tanjirou (Imagination) This is about all anyone can do on their own. That’s why people join forces and work together. Tokitou (Thoughts) There’s no one who can save me. Everyone’s weaker than I am. (Thoughts) I’m the one who should’ve been stronger, but I misjudged myself. I overestimated my own skills subconsciously… because I’m a Hashira. Tanjirou (Imagination) You’re not wrong, Muichirou. You’ll be fine. Tokitou (Thoughts) I’m going to die because I made more than one mistake. [Action: Kotetsu appears and tries to stab through the water prison with a knife.] Kotetsu Ngh… Tokitou (Thoughts) Ah… Kotetsu Mr. Tokitou! I won’t let you die! Mr. Tokitou, hang in there! I’ll get you out, no matter what! I’m going to save you! Ugh… Crap! What is this?! It’s all rubbery and disgusting! Tokitou (Thoughts) If even I can’t slash through it, how on earth can you? (Thoughts) You have bigger priorities than me right now. Kotetsu Ngh! Ngh! Tokitou (Thoughts) Protect the chief. (Thoughts) Oh, that would be beyond you. At least make a run for it with as many swords as you can hold. (Thoughts) Ah… Kotetsu Ngh! Ngh! Ngh! [Action: A fish demon comes from behind Kotetsu.] Demon Grrr… Tokitou (Thoughts) What are you doing? Behind you! (Thoughts) Hello! Behind you! [Action: The demon attacks Kotetsu.] Kotetsu Ah! Ngh… Ow! Demon Grrr… Kotetsu Ah… Blood! Tokitou (Thoughts) What are you doing? What are you doing?! Just run! Hurry the hell up! Demon Urah! [Action: The demon stabs Kotetsu in the chest.] Kotetsu Gah… Tokitou (Thoughts) Ah…! Demon Grrr! Kotetsu Ah… Ahh… Tokitou (Thoughts) His solar plexus… He got stabbed in a vital point. (Thoughts) He’s going to die. Kotetsu Ngh… [Action: Kotetsu stumbles toward Tokitou.] Tokitou (Thoughts) You’re not strong enough! Why don’t you get it?! (Thoughts) Put pressure on that wound! Get the hell out of here! (Thoughts) Stay away from me! Don’t try to save me! There’s nothing you can do! [Action: Kotetsu takes a breath and blows air into the water prison.] Tokitou (Thoughts) Ah! [Action: Tokitou breathes the air from Kotetsu’s bubbles.] Tanjirou (Flashback) Whatever you do for others comes around to help you in the end, as well. [Action: As Tokitou continues to breathe in the air, a vision of Tokitou’s father appears.] Father (Thoughts) And humans are creatures who can summon unbelievable strength for the sake of someone other than themselves… Muichirou. Tokitou (Thoughts) Yes, I know. (Thoughts) Mist Breathing, Second Form… Eight-Layered Mist! [Action: Tokitou successfully cuts through the water prison and falls to the ground.] Tokitou Ugh! (Thoughts) I remember now, Tanjirou. (Thoughts) My father had the same red eyes as you! Character List: Muichirou Tokitou (Tokitou) / young Tokitou (Y.Tokitou), Yuuichirou Tokitou, Kouzou Kanamori, Kotetsu, Tetsuido, Tokitou’s father (Father), Tokitou’s mother (Mother), Gyokko, demon [Scene: In the forest surrounding the Swordsmith Village. Tokitou breaks out of Gyokko’s water prison and coughs violently. After catching his breath, he begins taking out the poison needles.] Tokitou Ngh! [Action: Tokitou’s hands shake.] Tokitou (Thoughts) The numbness is so severe… These needles… <\|endoftext\|>

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