Without You.. || Obanai Iguro X Reader

Chapter 7-𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗷𝘂𝗿𝗼

"I wonder what his training is like."Y/N muttered as she chewed on her 11th onigiri.

"Woah y/n-chan! You have a big appetite!"kyojuro said in amazement.

"My parents used to tell me that eating lots of food gives me strength, so im gonna do just that!"She said as she stuffed another onigiri in her mouth.

"Careful y/n-chan.. you might choke.."Obanai said in worry.

"Ail bhe jus phine! (I'll be just fine)."y/n reassured obanai as she gulped down 4 onigiri's.

The two just looked at y/n in shock and amazement.
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"I'll go get my dad, you two can get ready for the intense training!"kyojuro said before running inside his estate.

"I feel like shinjuro's training will be like hell. Kyojuro did say that it would be 'intense'."obanai said as he picked up a wooden sword.

"Yeah, kyojuro training to us was the easy part.."y/n started.

"Now we're going to train against his father.. he's a hashira so maybe we could learn more from him.."she said as she also picked up a wooden sword.

"But i believe we can pass his training, if we work hard we might be hashira level like him."y/n said in excitement.

"Well.. not hashira level but maybe a high rank of a demon slayer."obanai replied, while smiling at her thinking.

"Oh, yeah right!"she said.

"Oi kids!" Yelled a voice from behind them. They quickly turned around to see shinjuro approaching them.

"Goodmorning rengoku-san!"y/n said excitingly
"Goodmorning rengoku-san."obanai said with a look of determination on his face.

"Show me how you handle a sword I'll mention your flaws."he said before backing away to give her room to practice swinging.

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The morning sun shined through the trees of the Rengoku estate, casting a warm glow over the training grounds. Y/N stood poised, a wooden sword in hand, her eyes fixed on the formidable figure before her. and she was determined to make the most of this opportunity of training.

"Focus, Y/N," Shinjuro's voice was stern but encouraging. "The sword is an extension of your will. You must control it, guide it, but also let it guide you."

Y/N nodded, taking a deep breath to center herself. She raised the wooden sword, feeling its weight and balance. Shinjuro stepped forward, his own practice sword at the ready.

"First, the basic stance," he instructed. "Feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. Good. Now, when you swing, it's not just your arms; it's your whole body moving as one."

He demonstrated, his form flawless, the sword cutting through the air with a whoosh. Y/N mimicked his movements, her swing much less graceful, the sound of her sword more of a swish than a whoosh.

"Not bad for a first try," Shinjuro commented. "Again."

They continued, Shinjuro correcting her posture, her grip, the angle of her swings. With each correction, Y/N felt a small improvement, a bit more power in her strikes, a bit more control.

Y/N's arms began to ache, sweat beading on her forehead. But she didn't stop. Shinjuro's presence drove her to push harder, to sharpen her focus.

"Remember, Y/N, a sword wielder's strength doesn't come from muscle alone," Shinjuro said. "It comes from heart, from determination. Show me your resolve."

With a shout, Y/N swung the wooden sword with all her might, this time the air splitting with a satisfying whoosh. Shinjuro's eyes lit up with approval, a rare smile gracing his features.

"Well done, Y/N. You're learning fast. Keep this up, and you'll wield a real blade in no time."

Exhausted but exhilarated, Y/N bowed deeply to her trainer. "Thank you, Rengoku-san. I won't let you down!"She said with determination.

Shinjuro smiled at her gesture and patted her head.

"Im sure you wont."he said with a smile.
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It was now obanai's turn to get trained by shinjuro.

Shinjuro, recognizing the determination in the boy's eyes, had taken it upon himself to teach Obanai the art of sword combat. "Combat is not just about strength," Shinjuro began, his voice firm but kind. "It's about courage, and discipline. These will be your true weapons."

Obanai listened intently, clutching the wooden sword he'd been given. It felt foreign in his hands, but he was eager to learn.

"First, we start with stance," Shinjuro instructed, demonstrating a solid base. "Balance is key. Without it, you cannot hope to defeat a demon."

Obanai mimicked the stance, his small frame steady and determined. Shinjuro corrected his posture, nodding in approval as the boy quickly adapted.

"Now, the swing," Shinjuro continued, showing a smooth, controlled motion. "Let your whole body move as one. The sword is an extension of your will."

The wooden swords met with a clack as Obanai attempted to replicate the movement. His first attempts were clumsy, but Shinjuro was patient, guiding the boy with a gentle hand and sharp eye.

they practiced under the light of the sun setting, the sounds of their swords the only noise in the quiet evening. Obanai's initial frustration gave way to focus, each swing bringing him closer to the warrior he aspired to be. No, the warrior y/n need him to be.

"Good, Obanai," Shinjuro said after a particularly strong strike. "You have the spirit of a slayer within you. Nurture it, and you will become a formidable Demon Slayer."

Exhausted but filled with a new sense of purpose, Obanai bowed deeply to Shinjuro. "Thank you, Rengoku-san. I will not waste this opportunity of my strength to protect others lives."

"Dont let me down, kid."shinjuro said and pat obanai on the shoulder.

"I'll prepare some soba for you all."shinjuro said before walking back into the estate.

"Woahh, you guys did so good! Im proud of you two!"kyojuro said before leaping onto the two and bringing them into an embrace.

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The 3 of them slurped on their soba as the looked at the nightsky. The sight was truly beautiful in their eyes.

"The moon looks beautiful tonight, doesn't it?.."y/n said as she looked at the sky in awe.

Obanai looked at y/n in awe at how the moon shined on her beautiful features.

"It is.. but not as beautiful as you.."

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【明治 エラ | 𝗠𝗲𝗶𝗷𝗶 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘀】

•Kyojuro was only focused on y/n's training.

•Obanai did his best to impress y/n.