Danmachi: Voyager of Worlds Ability

[2] : Mika's Determination, Joining the Demon Slayer Corps

The anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" tells the story of the battle between man-eating demons and the Demon Slayer Corps during Japan's Taisho period.

Unlike ordinary humans, demons have long lifespans, strong bodies, rapid recovery abilities, and extraordinary blood demon arts. Except for their inability to bask in sunlight, these demons could be considered perfect beings.

On the other hand, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps fight with breathing techniques and swordsmanship. They are ordinary people with mortal bodies. Therefore, the battle between humans and demons is extremely cruel.

"A demon?"

Confusion filled with astonishment echoed from Mika's mouth as his face showed an expression of disbelief.

Seeing Mika's expression, the Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka understood what had happened. The other party must have misunderstood him earlier.

Just as Giyu was about to explain, the demonized girl he had been holding suddenly broke free and rushed at the boy lying on the ground.

"Damn!"

As an experienced member of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu knew this very well. After losing too much blood, the demonized girl had fallen into a state of starvation. In this state, demons lose all rationality and will bite anyone nearby, even their relatives.

From his current position, Giyu realized that he might not be able to safely save the boy he had knocked down.

However, much to Giyu's regret, the girl did not bite the boy, but instead protected him. She then lunged at Giyu as if to defeat the one who had hurt the boy. However, she was soon knocked unconscious.

Still, the Water Hashira was deeply shocked by the demonized girl's behavior.

"A demon with reason!"

The voice came from Mika, who was standing behind Giyu. Ever since he was summoned, he had stood there and watched everything unfold.

"I am truly sorry for my earlier attack. I thought you were a dirty samurai bullying a girl. You must be a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, right?"

Realizing the situation, Mika seized the opportunity to try to join the Corps and began his performance.

Seeing that the other party remained silent, Mika continued as if unaware: "I've been looking for your tracks.

"My name is Mika. I was originally a hunter in the mountains, but one day I escaped an attack by a demon because I was out selling game. Since then, I have been wandering in search of demons and the legendary Demon Slayer."

"Can I join the Demon Slayer Corps?"

Looking into Mika's bright eyes and examining his young appearance, the usually silent Giyu Tomioka finally spoke weakly, "A crossbow won't be of much use against demons."

"I know, but I have no other weapon. It's just a matter of life and death; we're all going to die sooner or later, right?"

Hearing Mika's answer, Giyu's heart was moved again. He knew that letting a boy like Mika wander around would inevitably lead to his death at the hands of demons.

With this thought, this Water Hashira, whose heart was as gentle as his cold exterior, made a decision.

Seeing that the other party had become silent again, Mika closed his mouth, leaned against a tree trunk and began to think about the current situation.

Soon, the boy who had been knocked down woke up. As soon as he woke up, he looked around anxiously, searching for his sister.

When he saw his sister lying safely beside him, the boy finally relaxed.