bookbashuk Chapter 66 Hinokami Kagura
Chapter 66 Hinokami Kagura
Tanjuro tried to stop him, but his chest began to ache, and his throat itched, causing him to cough violently.
"Father!" Tanjiro stood by in a panic, wanting to help but not knowing how.
Hearing Tanjuro's violent coughing, the oden owner hesitated for a moment, then turned back and gently patted Tanjuro's back. "You really need to rest properly."
Boom! ! ! !
No sooner had he finished speaking than a loud noise suddenly came from the carpentry shop in front of them, and the whole shop shook violently, startling everyone around.
The next second, a dark shadow flew out from inside and landed right at the feet of the oden vendor.
It looks like a human, but it is covered with sharp teeth and claws, and has a ferocious appearance.
The oden vendor was so frightened by just one glance that he kept backing away.
Although it wasn't noon, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the ghost, still unleashing astonishing power and instantly igniting its entire body.
"Aaaaaaah!!!!!"
The ghost's painful wails attracted a crowd of onlookers.
Some people were so frightened by this scene that they trembled all over, their intense fear mixed with doubt and confusion.
What is this thing?
Everyone watched helplessly as the human-like monster was burned to ashes.
Tanjuro had already blindfolded young Tanjiro and watched the entire monster's death in a heart-stopping manner.
Everything is true.
"Where's that young man?" Coming to his senses, Tanjuro looked towards the woodworking shop, but it was pitch black inside and he couldn't see anything.
"Was this monster thrown out by that young man?" The oden owner was almost paralyzed with fear, his face turning deathly pale.
While the two were still wondering, Chu Yang had already left the shop through the back door, reached the woods outside the city, and taken out his horse-slaying sword.
The commotion was too great, and it was inconvenient for Chu Yang to stay in town any longer, let alone have too much interaction with Tanjuro in front of everyone, as this would not be good for his future life.
So Chu Yang simply took advantage of the chaos to slip away.
He climbed up the tree, leaned against the trunk and dozed off, waiting outside for Tanjuro.
A moment later, Tanjuro appeared slowly at the end of the mountain path, leading little Tanjiro by the hand.
"They came so slowly."
Chu Yang leaped down from the tree and landed in front of the father and son.
"Thank you so much for earlier. If it weren't for you, I probably would have run into that demon." Recalling what had just happened, Tanjuro was still shaken and extremely grateful.
"There's no need for gratitude. I saved you for a reason." Chu Yang waved his hand, then said seriously, "I want to make a deal with you."
Tanjuro was immediately bewildered, realizing that besides selling charcoal, he had nothing else worth trading.
Chu Yang cut to the chase, saying, "I want you to teach me the Kagura Dance. In exchange, I will give you a substantial sum of money so that you and your family can live a better life."
"So that's how it is." Tanjuro immediately realized that Chu Yang had taken a liking to his family's Kagura dance. He thought about it and realized that it made sense, since the only valuable thing he had was the Kagura dance.
"But... how do you know about the Kagura dance?" Tanjuro asked, puzzled.
"Let's talk as we walk." Chu Yang bent down and picked up the sleepy-eyed Tanjiro, walking ahead on his own. Tanjiro was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed.
Afterwards, Chu Yang told Tanjuro everything about the origin of demons, the history of the Demon Slayer Corps, and the friendship between Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Tanjiro.
Chu Yang had no need to hide anything from this man whose life was nearing its end, and given Tanjuro's personality, he wouldn't spread these secrets around.
As they talked, the two were almost at Tanjuro's house in the mountains.
Upon learning everything, Tanjuro felt an indescribable sense of emotion. He never imagined that the Breath of the Sun would be passed down in such a way in the end.
"In that sense, my short life has been meaningful." Tanjuro smiled, his eyes sparkling with a light he had never seen before.
"Even without mentioning the Breath of the Sun, you are an excellent father. The meaning of your life is not given by the Breath of the Sun, but by your children," Chu Yang replied sincerely.
When he mentioned his children, Tanjuro felt relieved. In any case, he wanted to leave something behind so that his wife and children could have an easier life in the future.
He had no reason to refuse Chu Yang's deal, and the other party didn't seem like a bad person.
In the end, Tanjuro performed a Kagura dance for Chu Yang at his doorstep. His movements were incredibly fluid and agile, unlike someone who was ill.
After finishing the dance once, Tanjuro was about to dance a second time, but Chu Yang stopped him. With Chu Yang's talent, he could remember the key points after watching it only once.
If Tanjuro were to perform the Kagura dance twice in a row, his body would be severely overworked.
As agreed, Chu Yang left behind a fortune to ensure that Tanjuro's widowed mother and children could live well after his death.
And this fortune just so happened to come from the ghost in the carpentry shop.
That ghost roamed human society for many years, preying on humans and enjoying scavenging things from the dead as his spoils. Over time, he accumulated more and more valuable items on them.
Chu Yang had little interest in wealth; no amount of wealth could buy him the Breath of the Sun.
Besides the wealth, Chu Yang also used Wood Release chakra to help Tanjiro regain some of his vitality. Although it couldn't completely cure his illness, it could extend his life by a few years, giving him the opportunity to watch Tanjiro grow up.
Interestingly, Tanjiro seemed to sense something while he was asleep.
She clung tightly to Chu Yang's clothes, refusing to let him leave. It took Chu Yang quite a bit of effort to break free.
After bidding farewell to Tanjuro's family, Chu Yang's solitary figure once again disappeared into the darkness.
Tanjuro stood guard by the door, gazing at Chu Yang's retreating figure.
In the darkness, I look up at the sky and silently pray in my heart.
May the gods bless you!
……
After leaving Tanjuro's house, Chu Yang returned the way he came, and when he passed through the town again, it was unusually lively.
Blood was everywhere in the carpentry shop.
The corpses of the boss's family were so badly eaten by ghosts that they were unrecognizable. How could such a horrific crime scene not cause a sensation?
More importantly, many merchants witnessed the entire process of the ghost's death.
Just as Chu Yang was worrying about what to do.
Around the town, he saw members of "Hidden".
Clearly, they were sent by the Demon Slayer Corps to handle the aftermath.
The town is located in a relatively remote area.
Rumors and such are not easy to spread, have little impact, and are relatively easy to handle.
The real problem was the battle that broke out near Kyoto, which was difficult to conceal, and the Ubuyashiki family even had to use their connections with the government.
In small places like this, as long as the money is right, even the biggest problems can be suppressed, and the Ubuyashiki family has no shortage of money.
Professional tasks should be left to professionals. Chu Yang had no intention of making things worse; instead, he planned to return to the temple to practice the Breath of the Sun. If a mission came up, he would go and kill demons.
As for the Butterfly Mansion, Urokodaki Sakonji will naturally visit Makomo once he understands the situation; this is not something Chu Yang can interfere with.
After joining the Demon Slayer Corps, Chu Yang began a life of demon slaying and training, a life that consisted of nothing more than going back and forth between home and work.
Chu Yang's situation is roughly the same in both the One Piece world and the Naruto world.
Meanwhile, in the Harry Potter world, Chu Yang is experiencing his first Halloween since starting his studies at Hogwarts.