Demon Yoriichi Tsugikuni

Chapter 17: Farewell

It was night time and Michikatsu tucked Muichiro in bed. He closed the door and went to the kitchen where Yoriichi was drinking some water. "Yoriichi.. I have a favor to ask." Michikatsu has something important to say. Yoriichi then looked at Michikatsu.

"Since I will pass away 3 years later.. I won't be there for Muichiro. All I could ask for you is to.. take care of him. I want you to try and show him many things while I'm gone before he becomes 25 too." Michikatsu spoke.

Yoriichi then knew what will happen. His body will continue to grow and the demon slayer mark curse will not affect him. He is saddened that his older twin will have to go and even his descendant. Yoriichi couldn't afford to be lonely again.

"It alright Yoriichi. You still kept the flute I made you right? no matter how far I am.. I will always be close to you as long as you keep it." Michikatsu wanting to let Yoriichi know that he is never alone.

Yoriichi then smiled "Thank you aniue.. I will continue taking care of Muichiro as it is your last wish. I can feel our mother looking upon us feeling proud for how far we've come."

"At least with father out of the picture. He won't try to seperate us now." Michikatsu replied.

The twins then got back to their rooms to lay down and rest.

Few years have passed. Michikatsu passed away first.

Muichiro was saddened that his only family is gone but he still has Yoriichi. Muichiro was a 17 years old. He no longer behaves like a child now and helps Yoriichi most of the time. Yoriichi decided to give the flute to Muichiro. "This flute was from your grandfather he made for me. I want you to have it and take care of it. And he will take care of you as well." Yoriichi smiled.

"Thank you uncle. It so perfectly made and it incredebly old too. You took a very good care of it and I will too." Muichiro replied.

Then Sanemi and Giyuu passed away in each other's arms. Tanjiro and Tengin including his three wives came to visit the funeral.

Nezuko and Zenitsu got married.

Inosuke and Aoi also got married.

Tanjiro and Kanao had a child. But unfortunately for Tanjiro he will pass away fewer years later.

And then his time has come.

Nezuko was sobbing as all the people Tanjiro saved and helped come to visit. Saburo was there too.

Yoriichi and Muichiro also joined.

Tanjiro said his last words telling Nezuko and Kanao to stay strong. "Tell mother and our younger siblings that I said hello brother." Nezuko spoke.

"I will" Tanjiro slowly closed his eyes and his heart stopped.

Another year has passed again and Yoriichi is now in his 30s. Muichiro was two days away before his 25th birthday. "I appreciate you taking care of me uncle. It must be painful to be alone." Muichiro spoke as he hugged Yoriichi.

Muichiro wanted to offer something to Yoriichi before he leaves him. "Did I take a good care with the flure uncle?" Muichiro showed a well clean and fixed flute. "Yes. Grandfather will be proud of you Muichiro. You grown as a strong handsome man." Yoriichi smiled. "Stop it uncle.. You compliment me a lot!" Muichiro got embarrassed.

Two days later Muichiro passed away. Yoriichi then kept the flute that Muichiro returned to him.

He was met with a familiar face.. Yushiro. It was night time.
The two talked a bit and Yushiro left never seen again.

75 years have passed and Yoriichi is an old man now. He watched how much the village and city have changed that now machines are appearing. but not very advanced. In this such old age Yoriichi can no longer move any longer.

He slowly closed his eyes as his time has finally come. and slowly.. he opens it.. and sees the people familiar to him. Uta and Michikatsu waited for Yoriichi. "Uta.. Michikatsu.. why aren't you in heaven?" Yoriichi asked. "Heaven is not my place Yoriichi.. it to make up for killing innocents." Michikatsu replied. Yoriichi changed back to his younger self as he ran to Uta to hug her. "I thought you would be lonely down there so I waited for you. Let go home now Yoriichi." Uta held Yoriichi's hands.

The three walked together towards the flame. They weren't worried about anything at all but they did hear waves and goodbyes behind them. They turned around and saw people familiar on the light side.

The pillars.. Gyomei, Mitsuri, Obanai, Sanemi, Giyuu, Tengen, Rengoku, Muichiro and Shinobu were there. Including Tanjiro. "Thank you for everything Yoriichi and Michikatsu! all of your sacrifices is what made us come this far!" Tanjiro yelled.

Yoriichi and Michikatsu both smiled and bid farewell. And continued walking together along with Uta waiting to be reborn centuries years later.

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Centuries have passed. Modern day.

Yoriichi and Uta were reincarnated as lovers finally having a loving child.

Michikatsu got reincarnated as a secretary who visits his younger twin brother often. Uta even took a liking to Michikatsu.

Michikatsu's wife has also reincarnated, Haruhime. She is a housewife with two children.

"I heard your brother won a tournament Michikatsu." Haruhime spoke as she was making breakfast. "Really? I should pay him a visit to congratulate him." Michikatsu replied. Their son came downstairs in a flash. "I wanna come too! I want to play with my cousin!"

"Until the week end sweetie. You still got school" Haruhime replied.