A Cook, A Doctor, A Ghost and A Ronin.

Training

Muzan is displeased of Doflamingo's response. He'd thought that Doflamingo would take the offer instantly, but the madman seems to go against what he had originally planned at the first place. He could really use another pawn after the death of Gyutaro or so he thought.

Joker said he would pretty much like that. But he refused the offer of becoming a demon for now. Becoming a demon definitely will bother him with his spy works and it would definitely attract suspicions . As Muzan agreed with that statement, it also left the Demon King with a doubt.

A doubt which Doflamingo may betray him. Since he wasn't a demon, he can't control Doflamingo. He can't intimidate Doflamingo as he did with other Upper Moons. Joker and Douma are special cases. 

Muzan need to keep a close contact with Doflamingo to make sure he won't stab him in the neck. Muzan's real fear is that he can't manipulate Doflamingo to his own will. Doflamingo knew that when he became a demon, he would become even stronger beyond his limits. But from what he knew, it came with a big price.

Being a demon meant that he can't die. His strength increased and he's able to use Blood Demon Art in addition would make him a formidable foe against any opponents, with his weakness now being sunlight and wisteria flowers. 

Most importantly in exchange of all of that, he will become a loyal servant towards Muzan. Muzan would have the power to control him. That's a problem. Doflamingo instantly switch his topic.

"I have great news for you. I have found the village of swordsmiths." That instantly raised attention of Muzan as well as others. Doflamingo tried to prove his worth as much as he need to. He can't let his plan fail. He had bigger plans. This is only one of them.

"I would act as a spy and provide intel about the current situation of the village. I suppose you would want to do something with that village, right?" Doflamingo asked with a smile on his face. He had discover a gold mine for Muzan.

"Hantengu, Gyokko..." Muzan called on their names, and tehy responded.

"Yes!" They shouted in unison while kneeling in front of Muzan as a sign of loyalty.

"Go towards the village of swordsmiths. Decimate the village as much as you could. Exterminate any inhabitants as you want. But I want that village to be left to be nothing but ruins." Muzan gave this task to Hantengu and Gyokko.

"You've provide us with vital intel. Keep on doing the good work." Muzan praised Doflamingo for the good work.

"I'm honored to." Doflamingo slightly bow to him as a sign of respect. Doflamingo grinned widely in his heart. His plan is slowly getting into the position as he thought it would. Phase 1, complete.

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"Are you sure it's okay to leave him like that?" Tanjiro wasn't sure if knocking the boy and tied him on a tree is a good idea. Both of them were enjoying lunch.

"Nah, I recon he's fine with it. Let's take a quick break, and then you need to continue back with training with that doll." After this break, Zoro is going to be the one who supervise his training. Zoro had seen how the boy fought earlier.

He's impressed at how the boy is starting to get the hang of it. If the boy keeps on pushing his limits, Zoro sure that this boy could awaken his Haki sooner or later. This boy is determined on getting stronger.

"Alright then! Break's over! Get your ass of the ground!" Zoro instructed Tanjiro that the break's over and he's going to train even more from now on. Zoro would analyze how well Tanjiro could fight and give the boy some advices later on.

*Whirr*

"Prepare for more hardships than before, brat." Zoro grinned. Kotetsu had showed it to him before on how to modify the doll by twisting the fingers just like a key. Zoro didn't know what did he do, but he's sure that the doll would be more aggressive.

"Huh?" Tanjiro didn't understand what Zoro meant by that. But as he is in his stance, the doll lunge at him in such incredible speed than before. Aiming all of its sword to Tanjiro. Tanjiro is caught off guard by this.

*Fwoosh!*

"Aah!" Tanjiro made a quick split second decision and dodged to the right, out from the doll's range. He swings his sword on the doll.

*King!*

The doll blocked the attack. Tanjiro couldn't get any hits in. Moreover, after blocking Tanjiro's attack the doll launched multiple attacks yet again. This time, it is faster than usual. Tanjiro hold his blade with both hands ready for the upcoming assault.

*Swoosh!*

Tanjiro did his best on blocking the attack from hitting him. If one of the swords hit him, it's game over for him. This is not a game. The doll isn't using dummy swords or practice swords. It it using real, sharp sword! One hit, he's dead meat.

*King!*

*Klang!*

*Keng!*

The attacks are much more stronger and Tanjiro had a little bit of tough time with blocking the attacks as it contains more power than before. Zoro took notice of this. For a kid, he's doing fairly well. I wonder where this kid came from.

"Brat! Don't necessarily use too much moves while blocking! Block or dodge with minimum movement!" Zoro shouted an advice for Tanjiro who is struggling for his life right now. Tanjiro is too open. He needs to block or dodge with minimal movement.

"I beg your pardon?!" Tanjiro asks for Zoro to repeat the question yet again. He turned his head to Zoro, while completely forgot about the mechanical doll that's after his life. The doll did not spare any time and lets a slash to decapitate Tanjiro.

"Ah, wait!" Tanjiro successfully blocked the attack, while asking the doll to wait. But he forgot that he's fighting a doll, not a human.

*King!*

"Ahhhh!" The impact is so strong, even when Tanjiro successfully blocked the attack, he flew up high in the air up in the blue sky before getting a harsh landing on the hard ground, creating a crater.

"And always keep your head in the battle. You're easily distracted." Zoro gave the kid another advice. But it was useless considering the kid is passed out. Zoro shakes his head. I take back what I said. Tanjiro definitely needs more training.