PDLP Chapter 247 made her lose confidence.
Chapter 247 made her lose confidence.
She's probably the only ghost in the world who needs to rest in bed.
While Yuuko was feeling troubled, she saw Nezuko secretly laughing. Remembering how Tanjiro had sent a letter to Kamado Aoi to inform them that Nezuko had recovered, she couldn't help but ask, "Nezuko, did you receive Aoi's letter?"
"Yes, I received it a couple of days ago." Nezuko subconsciously touched her pocket before remembering that she had left the envelope in her room.
Yu Zi nodded with a smile: "That's good."
This can be considered an explanation to Aoi-e, after all, Nezuko turned into a demon entirely because of her.
Yuko didn't want to betray that trust.
Hearing Yuuko refer to Nezuko's mother by that name, Shinobu asked curiously, "Why does Yuuko call Nezuko's mother... 'older sister'?"
It doesn't seem appropriate no matter how you look at it, right?
“Shinobu, that’s a bit rude of you.” Yuko knew what she was thinking, gave her a quiet look, and explained, “Back then, Aoi-nee didn’t know my identity, so she made me call her that based on preconceived notions.”
Although Ikuko didn't know Kamado Aoi's age, she was a mother of six, and Tanjiro was already fifteen or sixteen, so she must be in her thirties or forties.
Yuko's appearance suggests she is around twenty-five years old. If it weren't for the striking red markings on her cheeks that make her look even more mature, she could easily pass for someone in their teens.
"Does Yuko also care about age?" Shinobu Kocho's purple eyes held a hint of a smile.
“No, I…” Yu Zi pouted, the words just coming out of her mouth.
Shinobu Kocho interrupted with a smile, "I don't care at all."
Yu Zi immediately retorted, holding her breath as she said, "Don't be so bold in front of children."
"Besides, there's no point in discussing age with immortals."
Butterfly tilted her head and said, "That's true. As long as she doesn't look like a wretched old woman, it'll be fine."
Ikuko: "..."
Nezuko revealed her beady eyes.
As Yuko remained silent, Kanzaki Aoi walked in from outside.
"Miss Shinobu, Miss Yuko, Mr. Hidezuka has arrived."
"Coming right away." Yuko knew that her Nichirin Blade had been delivered.
but……
How is she going to explain to Hidetsuka that she no longer needs the Nichirin Blade?
……
"This knife is the result of my painstaking efforts; you must use it carefully." Steel Tsukasa's tone was more serious than ever before.
“Of course, after seeing that knife, I understood.” Haganezuka sighed, “You’re the kind of person who values weapons like partners.”
He had been wondering how precise the lineage must be to ensure that each generation could encounter an excellent swordsman.
Now he understood that he hadn't encountered a series of excellent swordsmen, but rather an even more excellent one.
Such a person believes that his skill will not be forgotten.
Unlike that infuriating brat.
"Is...is that so?" Yuko's expression froze, her eyes turning into beady shapes just like Nezuko's.
Why did she suddenly feel that the Nichirin Blade in her hand was a little hot, even though the hilt was cool to the touch?
Is she as good as Steel Tomb claims?
They even treated their weapons like partners.
Yuko looked down at the white Nichirin Blade in her hand. The white scabbard and hilt were wrapped with black cloth strips to increase friction, making it look exceptionally exquisite.
Without deliberately decorating the blade, it already looks quite beautiful.
Steel Mound leaned forward slightly and couldn't help but ask, "Want to give it a try?"
"Ah...is that okay?"
Looking at the steel mound with a hint of excitement and anticipation, Yuko's lips moved involuntarily.
She couldn't bring herself to say it... She no longer needed the Nichirin Blade.
Steel Tsukasa completely failed to understand the helplessness in Yuko's words, and nodded without the slightest hesitation: "Of course! Your words will definitely make it shine."
Ikuko: "..."
Why is this guy so good at talking now?
It made her a little insecure.
As Yuko hesitated, Steel Tsukasa remained motionless, his eyes beneath the mask fixed on her with an expectant look.
"Excuse me." After a moment of silence, Yuko thought that she should not disappoint others no matter what, and gripped the black and white hilt of the knife with her right hand.
Steel Tomb's eyes lit up, and he stared intently at it.
"Wait." Shinobu Kocho suddenly covered Ikuko's hand, stopping her from drawing her sword.
Yuko looked at him with a puzzled expression.
Shinobu Kocho said calmly, "You need to rest."
"???" Even Inosuke, who was bedridden and unable to move last time, was not treated this harshly.
Before Yuko could speak, Steel Tsukasa couldn't hold back any longer. He jumped up, furious, and said, "Do you know that for a swordsmith, being able to watch his own..."
"Who cares about you?" Shinobu Kocho ruthlessly interrupted him without giving Hidezuka a chance to reflect.
Steel Mound bounced around twice on the spot, letting out a dissatisfied shout: "You are insulting my dignity as a swordsmith!"
His response was met with Shinobu Kocho, whose expression was utterly cold and indifferent.
She wasn't even willing to say anything in response.
Then, after Yuko was momentarily dazed, she saw Steel Mound appear at quantum speed in the corner, squatting against the wall with his back to them, drawing circles, muttering to himself, and emanating a resentful black aura.
"..." Yu Zi's lips twitched slightly; she was surprisingly cowardly.
Is this the dignity you have as a swordsmith?
Yuko looked helplessly at Shinobu Kocho, "Shinobu..."
Not really.
She's just a little weak, not dying.
Butterfly sighed, looking like she couldn't do anything with him: "Then Yuko has to promise me one thing first."
"Okay then." She'll lie down obediently in a bit...
The helpless look on Shinobu's face vanished in an instant, and she smiled, clasping her hands together, saying, "Tonight will be the same as last night~"
Yuko's helpless expression froze on her face.
...It seems she's been tricked again.
How can you be so skilled at this?!
Nezuko, who had been sitting quietly to the side, couldn't help but ask, "What do you mean by 'same as last night'?"
Shinobu Kocho patted her head: "Children shouldn't ask about adult matters."
Yu Zi gave a forced, chuckling smile.
Although she is more reliable than her peers, Shinobu is only eighteen years old. In Yuko's eyes, she and Nezuko are really the same type.
A four or five-year age difference is no big deal to Yuko.
……
In any case, this is good news for Steel Tomb.
Upon hearing that he could see his weapon being used by Yuuko again, Haganezuka eagerly ran back.
"Hmph." He snorted coldly at Butterfly Ninja and turned his head away.
Shinobu shrugged, too lazy to retort.
After all, if it weren't for Steel Mound, she might not have been able to easily deceive Yuko.