Return by Dawn

666 13 0
                                    

While the students were talking amongst themselves the teachers and heroes also were talking.

"So far we may have been introduced to the main character and learned that in the pass demons once walked the earth," said Midnight.

"We have also learned of a possible weakness for demons," said Aizawa.

"We saw that one demon slayer had a sword. So it's possible that it's the weapon of chose to use against demons," said Nezu.

"Sensei's the timer is done," said Momo.

[-Return by Dawn-
"Greetings...Lord Sakonji Urokodaki. I have sent a boy your way who says he wants to become a demon-slaying swordsman. He had the courage to fight me unarmed. A demon slaughtered his family...transforming his surviving sister into a demon...but she chooses not to attack humans. I sense something in these two that is different from the others. Like you, the boy has strong sense of smell. I believe that perhaps...he could be worthy of carrying on your traditions. Please, train him. I know this is a selfish request, so please forgive me. May this find you in good health...and in good spirits. Sincerely...Giyu Tomioka."
"H...How can I finish it off?" asked Tanjiro.
'A tengu mask!' thought Tanjiro.
"Don't trust what others say. Can't you solve this riddle yourself?" said Urokodaki.
'He moved in complete silence,' thought Tanjiro.]

"So Giyu sent a letter after making sure Tanjiro and his sister were able to on their own way," said Momo.

"I have to wonder about the title myself," said Jiro.

['If stabbing it won't work...I'll have to crush the head...to completely crush the head, I'll have to smash it with a rock repeatedly. It will surely suffer. Isn't there any way to kill it with one blow?' thought Tanjiro.
'Damn...this kid is no good. His kindness prevents him from taking decisive action. When facing a demon, he still reeks of sympathy and consideration. He even feels sympathy for a demon. Giyu...this boy is useless,' thought Urokodaki.
'I was unconscious. Is my body dead? I feel sick,' thought the demon.
"Oh! While I was wasting time, the morning has come!" said Tanjiro.
"Gyaah! Gyaaah! Gyaaah!" yelled the demon.]

"Oh my. That was fast. Just the first touches of sunlight and the demon burned up," said Nezu.

"Yeah that was fast and it looked like the demon was in pain the whole time it was burning," said Izuku.

['Just a touch of sunlight did that?! No wonder Nezuko fears it! Oh, yeah...that guy. He's burying the demon's victims,' thought Tanjiro.
"Um...," said Tanjiro.
"I am Sakonji Urokodaki. You must be the one Giyu told me about," said Urokodaki.
"Y...yes. I'm Tanjiro Kamado. My sister is Nezuko," said Tanjiro.
"Tell me, Tanjiro...what will you do when you sister eats someone? You think too slowly! You struggle over the simplest decisions. You could never finish off a demon before the morning light. Why couldn't you answer that question immediately? You are too soft! When your sister eats someone, there are two things you have to do...kill your sister...then silt your own belly and die! That is what is means to travel with your sister who has become a demon! But it is your sacred duty to ensure that this never happens. You sister must never take the life...of an innocent person! Do you understand what I am saying?" said Urokodaki.]

"That is a hard decision and answer," said Kirishima.

"But it is understandable," said AFO.

["Yes!" said Tanjiro.
"Very well...I will test you to see if you have what it takes...to be a demon-slayer swordsman. Shoulder your sister and follow me," said Urokodaki.
'He's fast! How old is this guy?! And his feet really don't make any sound! Nezuko...this'll be rough, but hang in there! But then...suffering is all you've ever known...little sister. Are you mending your kimono again? You should buy a new one. No, no...I'm fine. I like this Kimono! Instead, I use that money...to give the younger kids plenty to eat. I will make you human again! And then I'll buy you a beautiful kimono! Everything I couldn't give to them, I'll give to you!' thought Tanjiro.
"S...so...did I...pass the test?" asked Tanjiro.
"The test begins now. Climb the mountain," said Urokodaki.
'I'm already tired. My legs are getting weak. I'm dizzy...,' thought Tanjiro.]

"I have to wonder how far did they run and now they have to climb up the mountain," said Toga.

"It could be seen as training as well," said Izuku.

["Now you must descent to the house at the foot of the mountain. This time, I will not wait until sunrise," said Urokodaki.
"Huh?" said Tanjiro.
'Is that all? Oh, I get it. He thinks I'll get lost in the think fog. I just have to get back before sunrise. That's easy! I have a sharp nose! I've already memorized Urokodaki's scent. Even if I can't see him, I can still follow him all the way. Who's throwing rocks?! A covered pit! I get it! These are all traps. That's the challenge! Uh-oh! Here we go again! I'm in big trouble. If I keep setting off every trap, I won't get down the mountain by morning. And I just noticed...up on this mountain...the air's so thin I can barely breathe! It's much worse than the mountain we lived on! That's why I feel so tired and dizzy. I feel like might pass out! No! I've gotta get back! Control your breathing. Sniff out the traps. Traps have to be set by someone, and those scents must linger. Yes! I can smell them! But knowing they're there doesn't grant me...the ability to evade them all!' thought Tanjiro.
"I...made it...back," said Tanjiro.
"Tanjiro Kamado...I accept you as my student!" said Urokodaki.]

"That was so intense," said Kaminari.

"Living on different mountain didn't help. Each one is at different level," said Nezu.

"At least Tanjiro can now start his training to become a swordsman," said Izuku.


(New chapter update. Hope everyone enjoys the chapter. Leave a comment and vote if you did.)

MHA reacts to Demon SlayerWhere stories live. Discover now