Sister of the snake - Tanjiro X Reader

CHAPTER 27

I asked around about 'any weird things' or 'any people with kanji on their eyes' until someone had an answer.

"Oh, I think the leader of the Eternal Paradise Cult had some sort of writing on his eyes, but I never paid it any attention."

A young woman said. She seemed to be in her early twenties, with short black hair and greenish blue eyes.

"What was written?"

I asked, my attention fully on her. I had to depend on this woman's memory. I just hoped she could remember.

"I think it was written 'upper something two' or something, but I'm not sure."

'Upper moon two! This is terrible! Should I send for backup? No, because if I wait for them to arrive, more and more innocents will die. I've got to go on the offensive before the demon recognises what I am!'

"Can you describe him for me?"

I asked, trying to keep my voice neutral.

"Hmm... well he has medium-length spiky-ish blond hair and rainbow kaleidoscope-like eyes with 'upper something two' written on them. He usually wears a hat, but when he doesn't, he has a red bloodstain on the top of his head. He wears a long-sleeved red shirt with a black bloodstain-like part around his collar. He also wears baggy grey pants. His face is always showing a carefree smile. He's always holding a pair of silver sharp-looking fans."

I drew in a sharp breath, and remembered something Kocho once told me.

"Before my sister, Kanae, died, she described to me the demon who killed her. I think it's important for you to know what he looks like. She told me, 'it was a demon with bloodstains on the top of his hair. He always gives a carefree smile, and he speaks in a calm, gentle manner. The weapons this demon uses are a pair of sharp fans. He's a greedy woman-eater.' If you meet him, kill him as soon as possible."

I started hyperventilating. This demon killed Kanae Kocho, the sister of Shinobu Kocho and adoptive sister of Kanao Tsuyuri. 'I'll kill him, Kocho. Don't worry about that. Kanae will be avenged, I promise you.'

"I see. Do you frequently go to his cult?"

"Yes... why?"

"Don't go there anymore."

"What?! But why?"

I sighed, knowing I'd have to explain everything to her. So I did. I taught her all about demons and demon slayers, how this demon was the third strongest demon in the world, possible excluding Nezuko since I didn't know the extent of Nezuko's strength.

"I see."

She said when I had finished. She didn't seem fully convinced, but she was shivering in fear.

"I won't go there anymore. Are you going to try to kill him?"

"Yes."

I admitted, placing a hand on her shoulder.

"I need to kill that demon if I want to save as many humans as possible. I'll wait until nighttime to attack. It would mean the demon could run to outside, but it's that or I fight him while humans are around. I'll visit the temple during the day to try to get as much information about him as possible."

After saying that I left, and I went to a clothing shop to by some clothes that way I'd have a disguise while going to the temple.

I bought a lot of foundation to cover the scars on my upper face.

I also bought a black mask to cover my mouth and cheek scars, and a flowery kimono.

I changed into those clothes, putting my other clothes and katana into a bag.

I started walking towards the temple when most other people did, and I asked one of them if this was when he would listen to us. They said yes, that we went in with him one by one and we told him our problems. Then, he would tell us what the gods told him. I was suspicious since we were alone with him while it happens.

I entered the room when I was called, and I finally laid my eyes on him.

A shiver went down my spine. This was upper moon 2. This was the one who killed Kanae Kocho. I was going to kill him. But first, I'd have to play along.

I bowed down.

"A cute girl... ara ara~ is it your first time coming here? I don't think I've seen your pretty face before..."

I nodded, feeling disgusted that I had to act civil around an upper moon demon like him.

"So what are your problems? You can tell me anything darling~"

I almost vomited upon hearing that but kept it in and made up a pretty lie.

"Two years ago, every member of my family died from an illness, and ever since that day, I've been having nothing but nightmares, and I've found no happiness whatsoever... will I ever find some sort of happiness similar to what my family brought me?"

I hated the desperation I had slipped into my voice, but Douma smirked and thought for a second before saying,

"The gods have spoken to me. Your family will not come back, but you will get a happier life with a special man or woman."

I nodded, thanked him, and left. As soon as I was in a forest, away from everyone, I changed back into my demon slayer uniform, haori and I placed my sword at my belt.

I let P/N out of a handbag I had hidden him in, and he instantly draped himself around my neck, hugging himself against me. I smiled and softly caressed him.

"That aura was terrifying, wasn't it, P/N? That upper moon 2 is drastically strong."

I kept caressing P/N, and his forked tongue licked my hand. I chuckled.

If only I knew that it was night time, and that a certain demon had followed me.

"I am, aren't I?~"