Marechi (Giyuu x Fem!Reader x Sanemi)

Chapter Forty Eight - Sanemi

Due to the need for (Name) to be supervising each step of the program until her station starts, Giyuu and I ended up stuck there as well. About a hundred Slayers were standing in the large yard of the Sound Estate, waiting to be given their orders. Most of them were at least Hinoe rank but a majority were above that. The demoness stood proudly beside Uzui and Rengoku in front of the crowd.

“Welcome to the Sound Estate. I am the Moon Hashira, (Last Name) (Name). My fellow Hashira will be training each of you in preparation for the Final Battle. This station will be led by the Sound Hashira, Uzui Tengen and the Flame Hashira, Rengoku Kyojuro.” (Name) explains and the lower ranked crowd began to whisper.

“That's the Kiziuki Killer.”
“Did you hear that she is Mated to both the Water and Wind Hashira?”
“How did an Omega become a Hashira?”
“She killed four Upper Moons by herself.”
“I heard that she was trained by an Upper Moon.”
“I can't believe she's so small.”
“She's a demon, why would I trust her?”

“Enough!” Uzui snarls, baring his fangs at the group.
“I believe you should worry about the demons that want to eat you, instead of cowering away from one that cannot even eat you.” Giyuu growls and all the Slayers turn to face us.

Many of them shrink under the realization that both Giyuu and I were watching. I smirk, making note of each pathetic coward that dared speak ill of our Omega.

“We will be working on Total Concentration Constant. This training is vital to becoming a strong slayer. Rengoku will be guiding you through the steps. You're lucky to learn from such a kind man. My Sensei taught it to me by repeatedly giving me nearly fatal injuries.” (Name) states, all eyes returning to her.
“Total Concentration Constant is similar to Total Concentration. It must be maintained even when you are sleeping. So, you will focus first on maintaining it during your lessons with Uzui. Then, once you have become exhausted, you will learn to do it while you sleep. It is an important skill to have against demons because not only will it make you stronger, but it will help you fight even after becoming injured. Much like during the Moon Hashira’s training, it can be the difference between life and death.” Rengoku takes the lead from her.

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If I said it wasn't hilarious seeing so many slayers attempt to keep up with Uzui and (Name). The two fastest Hashira were leading the other slayers in a marathon. Obviously, none of the regular people could keep up with their inhuman speed. But watching the (Hair Color) haired woman as she continuously made laps around them to make sure they kept up, was heartwarming. Even if I found their effort pathetic, I still loved that our Omega was so attentive to the regular slayers.

Hours passed and over a dozen slayers had passed out. Yet there were a few that persisted. I could see Genya easily leading the pack of swordsmen and I never felt prouder. Only a few meters behind him were Tanjiro and his friends. I was surprised that Zenitsu was keeping up but then noticed how Nezuko was running just a bit ahead of him. A laugh escaped me as I realized that (Name) had not only trained the girl to be a formidable opponent, but also trained her to be a flirt.

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By the time a majority of the slayers had passed out from exhaustion, it wasn't even mid-afternoon. Which meant that we would most likely be dragged into helping Rengoku teaching them Total Concentration Constant. Tengen's wives joined to help and our unofficial Tsugukos were assisting as well.

“You're all doing so well.” (Name) coos to the small group of she was keeping watch over.

Since Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu all had mastered Total Concentration Constant, they would be helping with this part of the training. Nezuko stayed by the Moon Hashira, gently waking each slayer up when their training faltered.

Even if it's not official that Inosuke is my Tsugako, I felt so much pride when he learned Total Concentration Constant. A glance at the Flame and Water Hashira, who’s unofficial Tsugakos were Tanjiro and Zenitsu respectively, told me they felt the same.

“I'm so sorry that I have to wake you!” Tanjiro states, gently shaking awake a larger slayer.

And so it went on. My group only had to be woken a few times, most likely due to fear. I heard the rest of the groups being smacked and kicked awake.

“The slayers nowadays are so dull!” Uzui.
“Don’t kill me! Nezuko, save me!” Zenitsu.
“Lord Inosuke refuses to accept such weak minions!” Self explanatory.
“SUMA! STOP CRYING OVER THEM!” That was Makio.
“Waah! They're so young! They're gonna die! Waah!” Suma was still crying.
“Stoke the fire in your soul! Allow your determination to become an inferno! Again!” Rengoku.

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Of course it had to be (Name)’s group that finished first. Soon followed by Giyuu’s and then mine. Was I a bit salty that Giyuu finished before me? Yes. But the extra attention I was getting from our Omega helped ease my wounded ego.

“Nemi, I'm so proud of you for not murdering your group.” She gushes, nuzzling into my neck.
“You shouldn't praise him for following Corps rules.” Hinatsuru, one of Uzui 's wives states as she passes lunch out to the lower ranked Slayers.
“Hush it, Hina. You'd do the same thing for Tengen.” (Name) laughs, eagerly moving to sit in my lap for us to eat the meal provided by the Water Hashira.

I happily began to eat the box of ohagi. Giyuu also had put some of the spicy udon I love so much into mine. (Name) pushes her ponytail into her shoulder before biting into the blood bag she was given along with her bento.

I couldn't help but smile as I saw him passing bentos to Tanjiro, Inosuke, Genya and Zenitsu as well. Nezuko was helping Tengen's wives distribute food. Tanjiro was eating his food near Rengoku, Zenitsu settled down with his box beside the two. Inosuke and Genya were having an eating contest.

I wouldn't admit it, but the four teenagers had become a soft spot for me. My inner Alpha already had accepted them as part of our family and that terrified me. It didn't end well the last time I was happy with my family. I couldn't help but worry that the Final Battle  would end with history repeating itself.