Hearing Ryuji's teasing, Aoi became even more flustered and pulled Ryuji's hand off her head, stammering, "D-don't joke around! Senior Ryuji
Hearing Ryuji's teasing, Aoi became even more flustered and pulled Ryuji's hand off her head, stammering, "D-don't joke around! Senior Ryuji, I'm just concerned about a team member!"
Shinobu covered her mouth and giggled at Aoi's flustered state.
"If you're concerned about team members, you shouldn't only be concerned about Tanjiro! Zenitsu and Inosuke aren't here either; why didn't you ask about them?" Ryuji, knowing Aoi's feelings, continued to tease her.
"Then, what about that pervert Zenitsu and that pig-head Inosuke?" Aoi quickly added, prompted by Ryuji's words.
"Tanjiro went back to his estate with the Flame Hashira. If you're really concerned, you can visit him tomorrow. Also, Zenitsu and Inosuke are there too. Inosuke's arm is injured, and Tanjiro has a knife wound on his abdomen. If you need a reason to visit Tanjiro, you can use that," Ryuji said with a smile, even providing Aoi with reasons to visit Tanjiro.
Ryuji was intentionally trying to bring Aoi and Tanjiro together. A person as honest as Tanjiro should be happy to have someone like him.
Feeling completely exposed, Aoi couldn't stay any longer and hastily made her exit.
"There are still injured people who need my care! I won't disturb you any longer!" Aoi said before leaving, giving Ryuji and Shinobu a meaningful look, as if she understood their relationship.
After Aoi left, Shinobu smiled and asked Ryuji, "Do you think she'll go see Tanjiro?"
"Definitely!" Ryuji replied confidently.
"Then, why did Tanjiro go to Kyōjurō's estate? Shouldn't he be with you?" Shinobu asked curiously.
"Tanjiro is now Kyōjurō's apprentice. Kyōjurō plans to help Tanjiro develop the Hinokami Kagura breathing technique. Tanjiro said the Hinokami Kagura, inherited from his father, is very powerful but can't be used for long periods. Kyōjurō's Flame Breathing is also fire-based, so he can probably help Tanjiro!" Ryuji shared what he knew from Tanjiro with Shinobu.
"So, Tanjiro has mastered two breathing techniques? That's amazing!" Shinobu said, impressed.
After that, Ryuji and Shinobu didn't linger outside. Shinobu took Ryuji's arm, pressed close to him, and pulled him into the Butterfly Mansion.
"Let's go back and talk more! Tell me about the mission! I heard the train derailed; the battle must have been intense. Did you encounter Upper Rank demons?"
Ryuji, pulled by Shinobu, returned to their residence in the back courtyard. As they walked, Ryuji briefly answered Shinobu's questions and summarized the events.
However, the fact that Ryuji and Rengoku didn't kill the Upper Rank demons was within Shinobu's expectations, as she knew their power. Her sister had been killed by Upper Rank Two.
After that, Ryuji and Shinobu naturally deepened their relationship.
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