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Miyuki's POV

Finally, at Tokitou's training area, Tanjiro and I arrive. "We have arrived! We have arrived!" Tanjiro's crow announces before flying off. 

"Work hard now," My eagle Tomoe, pecks my cheek affectionately and follows suit.

Tanjiro opens the door, and we are greeted by the sight of a Demon Slayer getting hit repeatedly with a wooden sword. 

"Gah! I-I can't take this anymore!" the trainee yelps, and I sweatdrop. "Wow, he seems more strict than the last time I came here," I say, making Tanjiro laugh nervously.

"What are you talking about? If you can't even handle this, you'll be devoured by a demon right away," Muichiro Tokitou coldly admonishes as he spars with the trainee.

I glance at Tanjiro and then back at Tokitou. "I think it's time for a break?" I suggest, catching Tokitou's attention. He notices us at the entrance and his demeanor shifts warmly. 

"Oh, Miyuki-san, Tanjiro! I've been waiting for you!" he greets, surprising Tanjiro with his sudden change in tone.

"Call me comfortably!" I say, smiling going to hug her.

"Hah! You people are useless! Go get devoured by a demon and die!". Tokitou's Kasugai crow, Ginko, wastes no time insulting the trainees who just stepped out for a break.

"Her again?" the trainees groan as I step out to confront the obnoxious bird. "What is it?" I ask, following them outside.

"That's Tokitou's Kasugai Crow. She's still as insulting as ever..." one of the trainees mutters as they attempt to shoo her away.

"Get lost, will you?" another trainee says, frustrated.

"Huh?! You shut your mouth! Or I'll gouge out your eyes!" Ginko retorts.

I grab her beak, smiling coldly. "Another word out of that mouth, and I'll pluck all of your feathers and feed you to the dogs, okay?" I threaten. 

Ginko shivers and nods, and I let her go, heading back inside.

"Tokitou-Kun! Long time no see! I look forward to being trained by you starting today!" Tanjiro bows deeply to Muichiro.

"Same here, Tanjiro. Will you come with me for a second?" Muichiro responds with a smile on his face.

The Demon Slayers wash themselves off, "Come with me?" Tokitou leading Tanjiro towards another building. As they walk, he glances over his shoulder and calls out, "Miyuki, you too."

I was chatting with the other Demon Slayers when I heard Muichiro's call. "Coming!" I excused myself and hurried to catch up with them.

Entering the shed in Muichiro's yard, he announces our entry to swordsmith Kozo Kanamori. 

"Hmm? Well, if it isn't Tanjiro-dono, Miyuki-Sama!" Kanamori exclaims, his eyes lighting up with recognition.

"Kanamori-San! It's so good to see you!" Tanjiro's face breaks into a broad smile.  "Likewise, Tanjiro-dono." Kanamori replies and I asked puzzled. "What brings you here, Kanamori?"

Muichiro steps in, answering before Kanamori can. "I asked him to come," he says, picking up a katana from a nearby rack and handing it to Tanjiro. "Hold this."

Tanjiro takes the katana, holding it out as instructed. Muichiro then picks up a paper airplane and throws it towards the blade. 

The airplane splits neatly in half upon contact, leaving us in awe. "Wow! That's incredible!" Tanjiro marvels, examining the katana's sharpness.