Demon Slime | Demon Slayer x Rimuru

Chapter 9: Another One

(Edited)

I'M BACK!

I once again apologize for going on a break without telling you guys. That's just my fault.

Anyways, I've heard your guys' pleas and don't worry, I will be bringing back best girl Ciel, just give it time :)

Yep. So that's pretty much it. Thanks for sticking around and enjoy the chapter!

Btw, I posted an upload schedule on my conversations page for those who are curious :)

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Rimuru POV

'The crows are are really active today.' I thought staring at the sky outside of the small cave.

This was the second day since the massacre of the Kamado family. So far, there were already several problems. One, we didn't have any way to transport Nezuko without her getting in contact with the sun. Two, we had to make it all the way Sagiri mountain. Three, we didn't even know exactly what they would find there.

I sighed as he plopped down against the rocky wall in the cave. It was nowhere near comfortable, but it would suffice. 'With my skills, I should be able to fight the Demons, but Tanjiro...' I shook my head. "No. We'll both find a way to fight the Demons. We'll avenge the Kamado family and I'll find a way to get back to my world." I clenched my fist.

"I swear it."

"Hmmm." A slight voice interrupted my thoughts. I turned to the right and once I saw who it was, I smiled.

"Hey, Nezuko." Nezuko was awake. She had been sleeping for a while now. "Hmph." She crawled over to me. She isn't able to use proper words anymore. It's probably because of the fact that the bamboo muzzle is prohibiting her from speaking properly. I mean, I've never had a bamboo muzzle on, but I'm pretty sure it would be pretty hard to speak with one on.

She stopped right next to me and we sat down in a while. 'What's she thinking about?' I thought staring at her. It must be rough to be her. Just a few days ago, she and the Kamado family were together, having fun. Then, in what seemed to be a mere instant, the Kamado family died, and she turned into a demon.

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'Wait a minute, why do I sound super depressing right now?' I thought, scratching the back of my head.

Nezuko only tilted her head in confusion at my actions. She slowly backed away. 

'Wait! Did I make this really awkward?'

"No, no, no. It's not you. I just have a lot of things on my mind right now." I said, waving my hands in front of my face. She only responded with a small hum. I let out a sigh as I stared at the ceiling of the cave.

Tomorrow, me and Tanjiro would be going out to try to find a basket to carry Nezuko in as we traveled to Sagiri mountain.

'We can do this.'

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The chirping of the crows rang through the forest, bringing upon a sign of misfortune.

"Excuse me." Right now, me and Tanjiro were in search of a basket to carry Nezuko in. "Would it be okay if I took that basket, straw, and some bamboo?" Tanjiro asked a farmer while pointing at a basket that looked tattered and worse for wear.

"Sure, you're welcome to take it." The farmer said. "But that basket's full of holes." 

"Yes. I'll pay you for it." Tanjiro responded. The farmer waved his hand in front of his face dismissively. "No, that's all right. I mean, it's a basket full of holes."