Hashira Loving Demon

Eleven - Vengeance

Giyu Tomioka

I turned to Rengoku, who glared at me. He was still furious with me, and likely always would be.

I turned and ran, but he didn't follow this time. I decided to change my course. I would stay in the territory that remained Hashira free. I knew there was an opening, and the spot likely hadn't been filled. Which meant that the territory would remain unguarded. Making it the safest place for me to hunt demons.

I wondered, was my spot filled? Did the Demon Slayer Corps have a new Water Hashira?

I didn't bother to dwell on it, because it didn't matter, I would never be part of the Demon Slayer Corps again. And the Hashira all hunted me because I had killed one of their own.

I made it to the territory that remained unguarded by a Hashira. And I began to search for my next target.

I looked up at the sky and the moon was beginning to change position. It was about two in the morning now. I had to hurry, dawn would be approaching soon.

"Well, isn't this a pleasant surprise? You know... I'm not very fond of you, and I kind of hate you."

I couldn't move. None of this was supposed to be happening. This was supposed to be free of demon slayers.

"You..."

"Yeah, me. Surprised? Have I ever told you that you're a bastard?"

"Yes."

"Good, because you are a bastard. And I hate you. You've caused so much turmoil, and the Demon Slayer Corps is hunting you. We're going to kill you."

"I won't move. Please take my head." I said.

Of all people. I knew that he was the one who should take it. I wouldn't fight, and I wouldn't run. I would let it happen, and maybe I could say that I've paid back what was owed.

"Come on. Turn around. Don't you want to look into my eyes? Maybe have me slit my throat?"

I turned and I was still frozen in place. I couldn't bring myself to move. After what I had done, I didn't deserve to even speak. I watched as he returned his green blade to its saya and he sighed.

"This isn't any fun. How am I supposed to enjoy this when you won't even fight back? You're boring, Tomioka. This is why nobody likes you. Oh whoops. Guess I hang around her too much."

My eyes narrowed. I had heard that many times from Kocho in the past.

"Now... I won't kill you. It's not what she wants."

"Why wouldn't Kocho want me to die?" I asked.

"Correction. Not Kocho."

I remained silent and waited for him to speak again. But he only stared into my eyes with fury.

"You don't even deserve to say her name. You don't deserve to breathe the same air as her. Do you realize what you've done? You've caused so much trouble for her, and she is suffering because of you. I hate that she doesn't want me to kill you, because I want to kill you."

"What do you mean by not Kocho?" I asked.

He smirked at me, and my blood boiled. He always angered me, and I hated that smirk. He always got under my skin, and infuriated me.

"It's none of your business, is it? You aren't Demon Skayer Corps." He said.

I didn't respond, instead stayed frozen. Waiting for him to kill me. He stared at me with those frigid eyes, and I waited for his next words.