Reincarnated as Nezuko

Chapter 2

12 years later

Kiara/Nezuko's P.O.V.

Twelve years had passed since I was reincarnated as Nezuko. During that time, my four younger siblings had been born, and a few years ago we lost Father. His death changed everything. Tanjiro became the man of the house almost overnight, taking on the responsibility of providing for us while I stayed home to help Mother care for the younger children. 

Since I don't know exactly what happened before the beginning of the anime, I just did what I was told and went with the flow. It was hard to adjust to this new life. No plumbing. No phones. None of the conveniences I'd taken for granted. At least there was electricity, though only so many could afford it.

Still, learning to live without the things I was used to wasn't easy. Eventually, though, I grew to love it. I loved the simplicity of this life.

That said, I hated not being able to wear pants. I didn't mind wearing a kimono, but it was difficult to move around in. I missed the mobility I had wearing jeans or shorts. I even picked up sewing so that one day I could make less restrictive clothes for myself. How Nezuko managed to fight in one of these things, I'll never know.

I had just gotten Rokuta to sleep. Tanjiro was going down the mountain today to sell coal, and our younger siblings won't be able to go. 

Yes, today is the day Muzan attacks my family. If there were something I could do, I would do it.

'If I just had a kasugai crow or remembered the way to Urokodaki's house, I could at least inform the Demon Slayer Corps.'

As I walked up to the house, I could hear Hanako and Shigeru begging Tanjiro to bring them with him. I smiled despite the knot forming in my stomach.

Mother finally got them to calm down and told them why they couldn't go. Tanjiro then started heading in my direction.

"Tanjiro!" I called out.

"Hey, Nezuko," he said.

That's another thing I had to get used to: being called Nezuko. After the first few months, I got used to it. 

"I just got Rokuta to sleep, or he would've made a scene once you started to leave. He misses Dad. And ever since he passed, everyone seems to want to follow you." I said with a small smile. "I guess I'll see you later then. Oh, and Tanjiro."

"Hmm? What is it?" 

"Be careful, and if it's dark when you start coming back home, please stay at Saburou's house. Promise me."

"But Nez-"

"Promise me!" I said pleadingly.

"Alright, I promise," he said as he started to descend the mountain.

As time passed, I became increasingly worried. I mean, who wouldn't if they knew their family was about to be slaughtered? 

Once night fell, I wasn't able to sleep; I was too on edge. 

Around midnight, I heard something outside. I knew immediately what and who it was. 

Quietly, I slipped out of bed and began gently waking my family. I woke up Mom first.

I started gently shaking Mom. When she opened her eyes, I noticed she was about to say something. I put my finger to my lips. She got the message and nodded her head. I mouthed, 'There's someone outside. It's not Tanjiro.' to her, and she widened her eyes.

I motioned for her to start waking up the others. Then we both started waking up my brothers and sister. 

We made sure they were silent. Once they were all up, I picked up Rokuta, Mom had Hanako near her, and Takeo and Shigeru were together. We quietly and quickly tried to go out the back door, but it was too late. He was already inside. Everyone froze. 

"Well, well, what do we have here? Trying to escape, are we?" Muzan's voice was calm, almost playful. That broke me out of my frozen state.

"Run!" I yelled.

Everything happened so quickly. Mom threw herself in front of Hanako. Takeo tried to shield Shigero.

Neither of them stood a chance. Muzan struck before any of us could react. 

"No!" I sobbed. Muzan turned toward me. I held Rokuta to my chest, making sure he didn't see the gruesome scene in front of us. 

"You monster! You killed them. Why?! They've done nothing to you?" I cried. 

Muzan merely smirked as he slowly raised a hand. I knew an attack was coming. I shielded Rokuta and tried to run, but it was already too late. A tentacle pierced straight through both of us. 

Before I died, I felt Muzan's blood entering my bloodstream. 

I was becoming a demon.

'I swear, Muzan Kibutsuji... one day, I'll kill you for what you've done!' 

Darkness consumed me. 

Edited: 8/4/2026