𝕭𝖔𝖓𝖉𝖘 [Tanjiro Kamado X Reader] (Kimetsu no Yaiba)

~chapter sixty-seven~

3rd Person Pov:

Daki glared at Zenitsu, her eyes slightly wide. He was, without a doubt, extremely fast. He caught up to her in no time, after all. "You! From back then!" she said, gritting her teeth.

Zenitsu, still asleep, said:" I have something I wanna say to you. Apologize to the girl whose ear you pulled." She stared at him, dumbfounded. Was this really happening? What nonsense was he talking about? In a situation like this?

"Even though you provided them with food, clothing, and shelter with the money you earned, that doesn't make them your property. That is just unforgivable, on all accounts." he stated, as serious as can be.

The female Demon replied: "Don't give me that lame lecture. You think a freak like yourself has the right to talk to me on equal grounds? In this town, women are commodities. Just like objects. The owner can sell them, buy them, break them, do whatever they want. Freaks have no right to eat food. People who can't do anything won't be treated like humans."

The nonchalant way she said those things would usually anger anyone she said that to, but Zenitsu, surprisingly, remained calm. "Don't do unto others what you don't want others to do unto you." he stated simply, causing Daki to lower her head.

"That's wrong." she said, slowly lifting her head once more. "We're just returning all the pain and suffering people did to us, and collecting what they owe us. We have to pay our past misfortunes to those who are fortunate, or we can't break even."

Now, there was a third eye on her forehead, belonging to none other than her brother, Gyutaro. She continued her little speech: "That's how we lived our lives. And we killed every single person who had a problem with that idea."

Gyutaro, having just said similar things, added: "Just like you guys. So we'll claw out your windpipes, man." His eyes were focused solely on the Hashira and female Demon Slayer in front of him, pure bloodlust practically radiating off of him.

(Y/N) focused her eyes onto his every movement, no matter how subtle it was. Then, Gyutaro jumped into action, moving as fast as he could. Within less than a second, he was right in front of her, his sickle aimed to slice the girl's neck.

However, before that could happen, she jumped back, over Uzui, letting him counter the Demon's attack. Uzui couldn't help but to grin, proud at her for her fast thinking and acting. Surely, he would be able to teach her some Shinobi-moves as well.

Suddenly, a bunch of attacks from above were headed towards the Hashira, coming from Daki. She smiled widely, calling: "I can see all your movements because Onii-chan's awake now! This is my true strength!"

"The whole 'successor' thing is a lie, isn't it? You guys don't have control over your movements. Totally incompetent." stated Gyutaro, chuckling. His smirk was washed off his face the moment the obi were all slashed into pieces by none other than (Y/N).

She landed, releasing her breath, her sword now colored blue. "You... You really piss me off, you know? If it weren't for this Hashira, I would've killed you ages ago." stated Gyutaro, now solely looking at her.

Uzui stepped in between them, saying: "All that talk, but no action. Come on, show me what the Upper Moon Six can really do!" Gyutaro complied without any kind of hesitation, slashing at Uzui while also creating blood slashes that hit the building his sister and the other two Demon Slayers were currently fighting on.

The building began to fall apart, causing them to lose most part of their vision. All the while, Gyutaro continued to attack Uzui, who had to act quickly. So, he used one of his breathing techniques. Fifth Form, String Performance.

He spun his two swords around, being able to counter and attack the Demon in front of him. In all of that chaos, no one noticed the barely conscious boy that approached the ongoing fight. He was breathing heavily, having tied his sword to his hand in order to fight.

(Y/N) Pov:

There, I see it. The red thread connecting to the Demon's neck. Flame Breathing, First Form, Unknowing Fire. I concentrated, then unleashed the attack, being in front of the Demon within mere seconds.

I moved my blade closer to his neck, barely missing my target. Suddenly, I felt quite a lot of pain coming from my leg. My eyes widened slightly. I didn't notice his sickle there. But still...! I can't give up now! If I do, then not only me, but Uzui-san, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Nezuko will die!

I took in a certain breath, ready to spin around, to use one of the Hinokami Kagura techniques, but my plan got interrupted. Before I could react, the Demon had kicked me away, causing me to land rather harshly, losing the grip I had on my sword.

As quickly as I could, I sat up, taking a look at the new wound on my leg. It was quite deep, and it hurt a lot, too. I gritted my teeth, looking around for my sword. But I couldn't find it. "No, I... I want to be useful." I said to myself, trying to stand back up, but the pain was overwhelming.

I tightened my hands into fists, hitting the ground once. Come on, get up! You can't sit by and watch how someone you admire dies! Get up! GET UP!

"(Y/N), can you promise me something? Promise me to always protect the ones closest to you."

Dad... I'm failing. I'm failing to keep my promise. I'm failing to be a Demon Slayer. I'm failing to save the people I love. Oh, how I wish you were still alive. Then you could help me improve and become stronger. Maybe I wouldn't be so weak, then.

"(Y/N)! Are you alright?!" My eyes snapped wide open at the familiar voice. "Huh? Tanjiro?!" I asked, looking directly into his eyes. He nodded, clear worry showing on his face. "You're hurt... Are you okay?" he asked.

"Tanjiro, you... You shouldn't be here right now. Quick, go and leave this place while you still can! These Demons are incredibly strong, and-" I tried, but he cut me off. "I can't run away." My eyes widened once more, and my breathing seemed to stop for a moment.

He said: "I have to be useful, too. You were all fighting here, while I was just resting. But I can't sit by and do nothing. I have to help out, too, even if it's not much." "Tanjiro..." I trailed off, my eyes starting to tear up.

I blinked the tears away, nodding at him. "But first, I need to find my sword." I stated, slowly getting up, having used the Recovery Breathing, now able to ignore the pain a bit longer. "No need to. Here." he said, handing me my sword.

I smiled at him, saying: "Alright, let's do this. You and me, just like back when we trained together." I said. He returned my smile, saying: "Yeah, let's show them what we're capable of."

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