At this moment, Kagaya raised a question to Tamayo:
"Miss Tamayo, based on your understanding of Muzan, do you think he will fall for such a counter-espionage stratagem?"
Tamayo thought for a moment and answered with some uncertainty:
"It is hard for me to say.
Given Muzan's thousand years of experience, he should slowly be able to see through this counter-espionage plot.
However, given Muzan's personality, he might not be able to see past it.
After all, I know that bastard's character too well. He is callous, ungrateful, and paranoid. Once a flaw appears, he won't trust anyone.
So, I really cannot say for sure whether this scheme will succeed."
Horitake held a different view:
"It doesn't matter. Actually, I understood from the very beginning that this counter-espionage plan couldn't be arranged perfectly. If it succeeds, great; if it doesn't, we lose nothing.
Moreover, even if it doesn't succeed, so what? Even if Muzan sees through it, so what?
With Muzan's wretched personality, even if he realizes it's a trap, he will still harbor suspicions against his own subordinates."
Everyone present agreed with these words.
And so, the only Upper Rank captive in the history of the Demon Slayer Corps, Hantengu, was officially received by Tamayo. Yushiro took custody of him, closing the box and taking it away to store in an absolutely secure location.
A very "comfortable" life surely awaited Hantengu!
With the main task completed, everyone began to relax.
Those present were all like-minded friends with good personalities, and they got along well with one another. Thus, they chatted harmoniously for a long time.
As they chatted, the conversation turned to a specific matter raised by Tamayo:
"With Hantengu as research material, my progress will certainly take a great leap forward.
However... if I could also obtain some blood from that Miss Nezuko, my research would undoubtedly advance by leaps and bounds!"
Of the six people present, four knew about Nezuko's situation.
The ones who didn't know who Nezuko was were the Ubuyashiki couple.
Kagaya was naturally a bit puzzled.
"Who is Nezuko? Is she truly that important to Miss Tamayo's research?"
Now Tamayo was a bit confused as well.
"Eh? Did Mr. Horitake not tell you?"
Horitake slapped his own forehead and immediately apologized to Kagaya:
"My apologies, Oyakata-sama. I overlooked this matter and forgot to mention it to you.
This Nezuko is... uh, is..."
Horitake suddenly found it a bit difficult to speak.
He looked at Shinobu beside him, then at the people in front of him, and suddenly felt that the label of "scumbag" was stuck to him in everyone's minds, impossible to tear off.
Forget it, if I'm a scumbag, then I'm a scumbag!
Horitake steeled his heart and spoke straightforwardly:
"Nezuko is another girl I like. You could even say she is my fiancée, as her parents have already entrusted her to me!"
"Huh!?"
The Ubuyashiki couple were simultaneously dumbfounded.
As a man, Kagaya could somewhat understand Horitake's mindset. To be honest, if his health hadn't forbidden it, as the head of a major clan, he might have taken more than one wife himself.
Kagaya could understand, but Lady Amane had a different thought.
Lady Amane looked at the clearly dissatisfied expression on Shinobu's face next to Horitake. As an elder sister figure, she couldn't help but lightly reprimand Horitake:
"Horitake, you... what exactly is going on here?
If I recall correctly, not only is little Shinobu your girlfriend, but Mitsuri is also your girlfriend, right? Now there is another one named Nezuko... may I ask, is there anyone else?"
Horitake waved his hands frantically.
"No more! There really aren't any more! I can guarantee on my character, it's just the three of them. There are absolutely no other women!"
Over on the side, Yushiro watched this scene, a look of schadenfreude appearing on his face. He snorted quietly:
"Hmph! Seniors, juniors, peers... he really is a hopeless scumbag!"
Then Yushiro whispered to Tamayo:
"Lady Tamayo, this guy is definitely not a good person. Please keep your distance from him in the future, just in case he harbors any inappropriate thoughts about you!"
Although Yushiro's voice was soft, Horitake was powerful and his senses were sharp; how could he not hear it?
Horitake shot a glare filled with killing intent at Yushiro. That single glance immediately drained the color from Yushiro's face, leaving him drenched in cold sweat. The boy immediately sat upright in his seat, not daring to make another sound.
Lady Amane was also helpless. She spoke earnestly to Horitake:
"Horitake, three is actually quite a lot. Trust me, once you formally start a family, three women will be more than enough.
If you provoke any other women, I'm afraid you won't necessarily be able to handle it in the future."
Kagaya evidently had a different thought. He coughed twice and spoke as if casually:
"Actually, three isn't considered that many. After all, in large clans, this sort of thing is quite common. for example, among those friends I know, they have..."
Before he could finish his sentence, Lady Amane glanced at Kagaya with an expressionless face. She asked Kagaya with a very "gentle," beaming smile:
"Is that so? It seems my Husband envies those friends of his.
True enough, now that the curse has been cleared, Husband's health is getting better and better. The concerns you had in the past are gone, so it is time to make some changes.
As the mistress of the Ubuyashiki household, I should lead by example and solve my Husband's worries.
How about this? In a few days, when Husband's health is fully stable, I will select a few concubines for you. I guarantee they will be young, beautiful, and sensible. They will surely bring joy to Husband's body and mind, and help the Ubuyashiki clan flourish with offspring. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Although Lady Amane said these words with a very gentle smile, everyone could feel the perilous aura hidden within her words.
Honestly, cold sweat poured down Kagaya's forehead right then and there.
He hurriedly tried to salvage the situation:
"No need, no need! Really, no need! There is no necessity for that, Amane!
Those friends of mine are just a group of bad influences, all improper fellows. How could I imitate them? That would be too unfair to you, Amane.
We have been together for so many years; do you still not know me, Amane? Would I be the type of person to eat from the bowl while staring at the pot?"
As he said this, Kagaya intentionally or unintentionally glanced at Horitake.
Horitake got anxious immediately!
Oyakata-sama, what do you mean by looking at me? Are you implying that I am the type of person to eat from the bowl while staring at the pot?
Uh... it seems I actually am.
Horitake wanted to refute it, but suddenly realized he had no grounds for rebuttal. He could only sit there gloomily, saying nothing.
Lady Amane continued to smile radiantly, looking as if she were thinking entirely of her husband's well-being:
"Eh? Does Husband really not need a few more concubines?"
"Really, no need! Really, no need!"
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