Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - Shining Swordsman

Final Selection - Chapter 4

Tanjiro stood his hair long as Sabito stood across from him in front of Tanjiro's boulder he held his sword in front of him as Tanjiro did the same Makomo stood on the side with Zane next to her

Tanjiro breathed in slowly and his body got a bit bigger and he glared as they both rushed forward at each other and time seemingly slowed down

Sabito swung his blade down but Tanjiro stepped forward and sliced down before Sabito could even move further Sabito was shocked as Tanjiro sliced perfectly down the middle of his mask but that changed into a small smile with Makomo doing the same

Zane looked at Tanjiro but was shocked and Tanjiro looked back as well seeing the boulder completely cut in half just like Zane's

Tanjiro: (The reason I won... Was because I learned to defect the scent of the opening thread. When I'm battling someone, and I pick up this scent, then I can see the thread.)

A thread flowed off the tip of Tanjiro's sword before being pulled as Sabito raised his sword

Tanjiro: (The thread is connected from my blade to my opponents opening, growing taut the instant I see it.)

He raised his own sword and lunged at Sabito swinging down the middle of his mask

Tanjiro: (My blade is drawn toward it with great force, and then I slash the opening.)

Sabito's mask split down the middle fading into the sliced boulder as he came back to reality where he was looking at the boulder with Zane next to him they turned around hearing footsteps as Urokodaki walked up to the boulders speechless

Tanjiro: Mr. Urokodaki...

He didn't reply at first still stunned

Urokodaki: I had no intention of sending you two to Final Selection. I didn't want to see children die anymore. I was sure you wouldn't be able to slice the boulders, but...

He put his hands on their heads rubbing them lightly

Urokodaki: Well done, you two! Tanjiro, Zane, you're... Remarkable kids!

Tanjiro started to cry and Zane let out a few tears as well then they were brought into a hug

Urokodaki: Make sure you both come back alive from Final Selection. Both Nezuko and I will be waiting for you two here.

They all went back to Urokodakis home where fish and a hot pot were cooked

Tanjiro: What's the occasion? There's so much.

Urokodaki: You completed your training, so we're celebrating. Don't be shy. Eat up.

He got a bowls for them and filled them up handing them to the kids

Both: Thank you very much.

They both ate their food as Urokodaki watched 

Urokodaki: (Tanjiro, Zane, There's nothing more I can do for you two. From here on out, you'll be going through such hardship and strife. Your training will seem like nothing in comparison. So, for now, at least, you should rest well with out a care in the world.)

Tanjiro handed his bowl back for more after eating Zane cut Tanjiro's hair back short

Urokodaki: Hey, boys...

He sat in front of two blue haori's

Tanjiro: Yes?

Urokodaki: Did you enjoy that hot pot?

Tanjiro: Yeah! I haven't had such a feast in so long!

He smiled  

Urokodaki: Growing boys like you two with healthy appetite should get stronger the more they eat, as well grow in size. But that goes for demons, too. Remember this. A demon is as strong as the number of humans its devoured.