Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

Chapter 428 I'm Actually a Very Strong Person

We cannot back down!

I must make Yuko feel my determination.

Shinobu Kocho forced herself to remain calm and maintained her solemn expression.

Saying such things to Yuuko was also a challenge for Shinobu Kocho.

She wasn't good at saying these things, but she knew she had to.

Ms. Tamayo said that Ikuko is too stupid and would never think of that; she has to take the initiative.

but……

"If Kanae marries that spiky-haired guy, she'll probably have to move out, right?"

Shinobu Kocho's slightly smiling expression froze for a moment, and she looked somewhat dazed, as if she doubted whether she had misheard.

Actually, Yuko replied with a shy "okay"?

Did she hear it wrong?

Right?

……

"……Eh?"

Shinobu Kocho's expression froze; she hadn't expected Ikuko to ruin the atmosphere like that. She had clearly been preparing herself for a long time before saying it.

Shinobu's composure vanished instantly; she opened her mouth, only to find herself speechless.

Yuko noticed Shinobu's somewhat distressed expression and realized she had said the wrong thing, so she couldn't help but explain, "Um, I..."

But when he opened his mouth, he didn't know what to say.

On the other side, Kanzaki Aoi, carrying Zenitsu in one hand and Inosuke in the other, led them away from the courtyard like a victorious Valkyrie, while Tanjiro followed behind dejectedly.

Even after the courtyard was completely deserted, the two of them still hadn't recovered.

Shinobu looked at Ikuko blankly: "Let's go back to sleep?"

What was she originally going to say?

Come back home?

……

Let’s go to bed first.

"Hmm..." Yu Zi's tone was somewhat weak.

Knowing she had made a grave mistake, Yuko entered the room and, without waiting for Shinobu to say anything, voluntarily transformed into a child.

Shinobu Kocho, her dazed expression clearing slightly, reminded him, "There's also the horn."

Yuko didn't dare to complain and obediently showed the horns on the top of her head.

Immediately afterwards, Yuko felt Shinobu Kocho pull her over, like she was grabbing a rag doll, and hugged her into her arms, making Yuko want to complain.

Ren likes her childhood photos so much because it shows off her height advantage, right?

After all, she looked like a child, only a little over a meter tall, which could give Shinobu Kocho, who was 1.5 meters tall, a false sense of satisfaction.

Of course, I could only complain to myself; I dared not say it aloud.

Yuko adjusted the position of the corner to avoid poking Shinobu Kocho.

……

"Tolerate……"

"Hmm? What?" Shinobu Kocho casually replied, gently toying with Ikuko's horn.

Yuko, suppressing her discomfort, said, "Weren't you already very tired?"

"Yes."

"Go to sleep." Stop playing with her horns, they're itchy.

"I was trying to sleep, but..." Shinobu Kocho's voice carried a hint of resentment, "someone just woke me up completely."

“…” Yu Zi promptly shut her mouth.

Well, I guess I'll just have to put up with this.

The main problem is that we are not in the right.

That was so stupid of me.

How can a person be so stupid?

Yuko was starting to have doubts about life.

……

Fortunately, this situation only lasted for a few minutes before Shinobu Kocho's hand gripped Ikuko's horn and she remained motionless.

Feeling the steady breathing and heartbeat behind her, Yuuko knew that Shinobu Kocho was asleep.

Although not being able to put her hand down was a bit torturous for her, she decided to endure it.

……

They were probably really exhausted. After the fierce battle with Muzan yesterday, they were busy treating the injuries of other team members and had no time to rest at all.

Shinobu Kocho slept until noon before slowly waking up.

Two long branches swaying slightly in front of her made Shinobu, whose consciousness was still a little confused, grab them.

So cute... What is this?

"Tolerate?"

"It's Yuko."

That languid tone sent a shiver down Yuko's spine.

What? What did you mean by that tone?

Does it mean you don't care anymore after you sleep with her?

That's really too much...

Yuko stood up and turned to look at Shinobu Kocho with a deep gaze.

Shinobu Kocho was still a little groggy, her eyes still heavy with sleep. She sat up, her brow furrowing slightly. "I feel pain all over my body."

She said she was tired, but she was the one who didn't sleep a wink all night.

Shinobu Kocho kept tugging at her horn, making it impossible for her to sleep.

Yuko sighed; she finally softened and helped Shinobu Kocho up.

"What are your plans for today?"

Shinobu yawned: "I wonder if my sister is awake yet. I'll go to the ward to check on her."

"Kanae is up, quite early," Yuko replied casually.

How did Yuko know?

"She came to wake you up early this morning."

"Really? I have absolutely no memory of it."

"Yes, you even told her to stop shouting and that you wanted to sleep."

"Huh?!" Shinobu Kocho regained her senses a bit, then realized what was going on and pinched Ikuko's cheek. "That's so mean, you actually lied to me."

Yu Zi sniffed, paused for a moment, and asked, "When are we going home?"

Shinobu Kocho paused in her haori-wearing motion, a slight smile playing on her lips: "Shouldn't we wait until after the victory celebration?"

"A victory celebration banquet? When can we have it?"

"The battle has just ended, and many people are still recovering, but their injuries are not serious. They should be able to eat again in about a week."

Shinobu Kocho understood what Ikuko meant: "What? Is something urgent, Ikuko?"

"I'm not in a rush, I just want to erect a monument for that guy Iwakatsu," Yuko sighed, "next to Yoriichi and Shi's graves."

Shinobu Kocho suddenly realized: "If I remember correctly, it was near Tanjiro's house, right?"

Yuko nodded slightly: "Yes, I'd like to go back with Tanjiro first."

Upon hearing this, Shinobu's lips pursed again.

"That's so mean~" Shinobu Kocho said, feigning dissatisfaction. "You promised to come home with me, Yuuko lied."

"...Too dramatic, I'll just have to bear it." Yu Zi wiped her face, somewhat speechless.

Butterfly smiled and said, "Then I'll go with you?"

Yu Zi narrowed her eyes slightly: "Sure, this is a good opportunity for you to meet your elders."

Shinobu Kocho wasn't angry: "Alright, I've been interested in that Mr. Yoriichi for a long time, it would be good to pay him a visit."

Yuko knew she was teasing her, so she shrugged and said, "Really? He looks a lot like Iwakatsu. If you've met Iwakatsu, you've also met Yoriichi."

"Yuko." Shinobu Kocho suddenly called out her name.

"Ok?"

Shinobu Kocho put on her haori and squatted down in front of Ikuko, smiling as she gently pinched the tip of her nose: "I'm actually a very assertive person, you know. If you provoke me any further, something bad might happen."

"..."

You're just taking advantage of this opportunity to show off your adult power in front of her.

Ikuko cursed.