The Boss (Demon Slayer x male reader)

Chapter 5

I just want to know, how many of you guys actually play league? Or have finished the demon slayer series?

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On one of the days that you finished training and headed back to the mansion, it was all completely normal. Surely a few swordsmen that were in the nursing area would leave and some would come back it followed the same schedule that was there before you came here. But on the 18th day someone special arrived

The day had already proceeded and at the start your raven came to alert you of a mission you will have to leave after you get your sword.

After a few hours a strange man arrived on the front doorstep of the estate.

The sun was high above the sky, casting a shadow on the strange man's mask, he wore a straw hat that had many small ornaments that would jingle with every little breeze of wind and every stride he took. 

Though you though that this was out of the ordinary Shinobu seemed to have expected it though and greeted him at the front door. You were chilling with Kanao at the front. Shinobu must have called her here to meet him.

After they were done though, " I have forged for Kanao Tsuyuri and (Y/N) (L/N)."

"That's us." 

He turned around and started to unwrap the cloth it contained 2 boxes, likely for our swords. And so he started to started to ramble on about the swords and how they were made until he looked at you guys again. Noticing your glazed looks he got mad "Argghhh, I have made swords for 2 ungrateful brats, you better change up that attitude when I give you the swords."

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After we headed inside we were hastily told to unsheath our swords now with Shinobu, Aoi and the Triplets were watching.

Kanao was first to go because you let her. Her swords changed into a light pink colour as Haganezuka squealed in excitement, and everyone else wowed at the change in colour for Kanao.

You were a little surprised to be honest as well as you weren't paying attention, you were now curious to see what you would get.

And now you would

Given the box you open it and unsheathed the sword, it felt like a sword that's the least that you could say. 

But it didn't change colour, after waiting a minute you were a little disappointed that it didn't turn into a cool colour like Kanao.

"WHAT?" Haganezuka was fuming now. You looked around the room for some sort of explanation before he grabbed you by your collar and got up into your face "DON'T YOU KNOW HOW TO USE A SWORD?"

"I guess?" you were still extremely confused at why he was angry.

"You guess? What kind of breathing technique do you use?" 

Again with the breathing, what is so special with that? "Lay off man, I breath what is with you people and the technique?" 

He let go of you slowly and became quiet before he sulked in the corner muttering how he unfortunate he was to make a sword for a absolute nobody.

You looked to Shinobu for an answer, she sighed "Total concentration breathing is when someone breathes in the maximum amount of oxygen in a certain power to perform the greatest of features no regular person can do. The sword can only change when you have reached a certain level of swordsmanship."

Truth to be told, Shinobu was surprised that you still lacked the level of skill despite your passage in the selection.

"Well in my defence I don't think I need a sword or that when I got these." you pulled out the brass knuckles from a pocket under your jacket.

Haganezuka looked over at you. You could hear Haganezuka cry harder now.

Oh the misery.

How did he manage to forge a sword that turned black and one that doesn't even change colour. He couldn't believe that he was stuck with someone with such barbaric ways like you.

Despite that the triplets were amazed that you were able to pass, along with Aoi. Despite their lack of a reaction Shinobu and Kanao they were impressed at your ability to survive the 7 nights of terror. 

Suddenly through the open window your raven dove in "Order for (Y/N) (L/N), you will head to Asakusa, rumours of demons lurking there." 

You looked over at everyone again before flashing a smile.

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You showed up at the bright city, a welcomed cite, it reminded you of home. Before you go though you should probably write a letter to your team and your ma. 

Just so then they don't worry too much.

You would have to head into the heart of city though, to find a station of a fine man or woman or business.

Despite that you would spend your time wandering around the city. 

You weren't quite sure what you were looking for though, this was your first mission after all. Your previous experiences were also very upfront so looking for them would be quite the challenge for you. Though despite that you were quite happy, being back in the bustling city meant that you were in familiar territory, you knew which places to look for whatever and which places were good and what not. Though you didn't expect to find that kid there.

"Hey over here." He was waving at you with a hood over him, a girl that you don't remember with pale skin and a... muzzle.

Was not expecting him to be into that.

Who am I to judge though.

You walked towards him still unsure of the situation that you are in and if he has any ulterior motives.

"Hey you were in the final selection with me right? Let's go find a spot to rest first to find the demon."

You remained silent as he walked through the bustling city, he seemed very disoriented, must've been a village boy before the demon slaying. He turned to every shady alleyway and every large crowd possible, it was kind of impressive to be that clueless in your own humble opinion.

Until finally you followed him to a lone udon stand. 

How quaint, "3 bowls of yamakake udon please."

The boy cut in "2 actually."

You look over to the girl who seemed to be on the verge of sleeping. 

You shrugged and excused yourself from the two as they got on the bench, and entered through the back of the stand.

He looked at you expectantly. "Do you take coins?" you slid out a coin to him, gold, furnished and a skull on the side. He smiled at you.

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You sat with the boy on the bench right there, he was very polite and his name was Tanjiro. Though you were very straightforward and extremely concerned for what you thought was his girl, cause nobody drags a girl by their arm and have them wear a muzzle, he was still extremely kind and patient. It was odd to say this but you felt at ease with him. He took his time to explain his situation and why he was a demon slayer, to find a cure to his demon sister and to stop the pain and suffering the demon of all demons has been causing. 

He was extremely tired though so afterwards the both of you waited by the bench for the food in silence.

You were surprised that his sister was not feral like the others, you wished you knew why it was like that but no point in wondering.

The bowls were made and ooo boy was it nice, steaming, the bowl was warm and cooked to perfection. You started to eat the food until Tanjiro dropped his bowl, the porcelain bowl exploded with its content, he was in a trance. 

You swallowed your food "You alright?" he ran off leaving his sister not caring about your concern and food. You quickly finished your plate before handing the man another coin, "For your troubles."

1309 words, Sepember 29 2022