An Unbreakable Bond (Demon Slayer Harem X Reader)

Chapter 23: Kanae's New Tsuguko

"Ahem." Shinobu cleared her throat to break what had become quite a long and awkward silence. "Again, the master has already said that we are to accept Tanjiro and his sister into the corps. We do not need to go through that again. Y/N here is already aware of the consequences should Nezuko ever harm a human. This meeting today was just so that he had a chance to explain himself to us all."

The insect hashira smiled at you. "Since he has come to the butterfly mansion, I've noticed the progress he has been making. His rehabilitation training has taken some time, but his injuries were quite severe."

"Y-yeah....they were." You let your head drop a little. The memory of Tanjiro clinging onto you the way he did that day in the medical ward was still tormenting you.

"That is why I have taken him on as my Tsuguko. This boy has already trained under a former hashira, but I feel he would benefit from further training under a current hashira. Not to mention, there wouldn't be another student for me to worry about, given that Shinobu will be teaching Kanao from now on." Kanae explained to the rest of the group, gaining a few small nods from them all.

"Let's just hope that the boy will be able to live up to what you hope...." Obanai scoffed as you narrowed your eyes again. The only thing that stopped you saying anything, was a hand being rested on your shoulder.

"I have no doubt that he will! If you'll excuse us, then we should really be going. He has training to begin once we get back to the butterfly estate." Kanae said as she already guided you towards the exit.

"Wait." Giyu said as he stepped forward. "A moment if you will?" His words directed at you, making you nod.

You stepped up to the water hashira, who looked back at you with his usual stoic look on his face. "Make sure you keep training your water breathing techniques. I have a feeling you might even be the water hashira one day."

Your eyes widened a little. "A-Are you sure? I mean....it's not like you're weak or anything. In fact, you're really strong and powerful! You effortlessly decapitated Lower Five!"

A small smile spread across the face of the water hashira, which shocked everyone who was watching. "Maybe so. But I can still see that you have great potential to succeed me one day. If you manage to master water breathing, perhaps one day we can spar. If you beat me, then I know you can succeed me as the water hashira."

"S-sure....that is a long way off though." You bowed your head slightly and felt a hand rest gently on your head.

"I look forward to it." Giyu said before removing his hand and turning around to walk away.

"I don't think I've ever seen Tomioka crack a smile like that! How did you manage it Y/N?" Shinobu asked as you just shrugged your shoulders.

"U-uhm....excuse me?" You jumped slightly when you heard someone else standing so close to you.

Your reaction even spooked the person who spoke, judging by the fact that they yelped and jumped back slightly.

Once you had finally calmed down, you saw that it was the young woman with the pink braids that faded into green near the bottom of them. She was taking some deep breaths to calm herself down before she smiled brightly at you and stepped closer to you again.

"Sorry for spooking you like that! It wasn't my intention!" Her face flushed red as she pushed both her index fingers together and looked at the ground.

"Th-that's alright. I just wasn't expecting it is all." You smiled back and bowed slightly. "A-And you're....?"

"Mitsuri Kanroji! I'm the love hashira! It's so nice to finally meet you after we were told so much about you!" Her smile somehow became even brighter as she took no time at all in reaching out for your hand and shaking it with enthusiasm.