Chapter 69 A Final Meeting
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After an unknown amount of time, Tomioka Giyu lay exhausted in the pure white space, muttering,
"The same old moves, I really can't break through them."
"Tsk, I must leave here quickly. It seems I need to fully focus on a new Form!"
"I'll put the Transparent World aside for now."
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While Tomioka Giyu was desperately developing new sword Forms, on the other side, the 'Kakushi' corps, having searched fruitlessly, reluctantly withdrew.
All the Pillars had their own duties. Although anxious, they couldn't spend all their time here.
Only Kocho Shinobu, whether he was dead or alive, wanted to see Tomioka Giyu; otherwise, she would never be content.
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In the pure white space, a calm Tomioka Giyu, thanks to the understanding of water pressure from the Fourteenth Form, quickly saw the outlines of a new sword Form.
At this moment, his entire Saber was covered in a light blue glow that lingered.
"It's time to end this!"
A blue flash, and the mirror person's Saber snapped, its neck severed along with it by Tomioka Giyu!
"Hmph, it's just as I thought. Water pressure can constantly adhere to the Saber!"
"However, if this is to be considered the Fifteenth Form, it still needs more comprehensive refinement. At the very least, it needs to be able to unleash Saber Qi!"
As Tomioka Giyu muttered to himself, a blue door suddenly appeared before him.
Without much hesitation, Tomioka Giyu pulled open the door and stepped inside.
A dazzling white light flashed, and when Tomioka Giyu opened his eyes again, he found himself back in that forest.
Looking down at his feet, Tomioka Giyu realized he had returned to the spot where he had stabbed himself through the heart and fallen into a pool of blood.
"Eh? That's not right. Where's my Saber?"
Tomioka Giyu looked around the ground, but there was no sign of his Saber.
"If the Demon Slayer Corps took it back, that's fine, but if some unrelated person picked it up..."
Suddenly, rustling sounds came from the forest behind him. Tomioka Giyu quickly turned his head and stared intently in that direction.
It was nighttime, and a most Hellish thought inexplicably popped into his mind.
That was, Kokushibo wouldn't have returned, would he?!
However, when he saw who was coming, Tomioka Giyu froze, and the person walking out of the forest also froze.
Tomioka Giyu's lips curved slightly upward, and he waved his hand, saying,
"I told you I'd be fine. I'm back, Shinobu!"
Indeed, the person who arrived was a visibly weary Kocho Shinobu.
Kocho Shinobu didn't respond to Tomioka Giyu, but instead gave a self-deprecating laugh.
"Another illusion, huh? But it's still nice to see you, you jerk!"
Seeing Kocho Shinobu like this, Tomioka Giyu's heart felt as if it was being squeezed.
Taking two quick steps, Tomioka Giyu went forward and embraced Kocho Shinobu.
Kocho Shinobu, held in his arms, seemed not to have reacted yet, and after a second or two, she spoke with a trembling voice,
"Is... is it really you? It's not an illusion, is it...?"
Tomioka Giyu looked intently into her eyes and said with certainty, "It's me. I'm sorry, Shinobu, for making you sad."
As soon as he finished speaking, Kocho Shinobu's tears immediately fell, and she fiercely pounded Tomioka Giyu's chest twice.
"Waaah, you jerk! I thought... I thought you really left me forever..."
"You scared me to death, you know?! You still owe me a meal, and I'm telling you, you're not allowed to die! Not even in the future!"
Kocho Shinobu cried as she wrapped her arms around Tomioka Giyu's neck, as if afraid he would disappear again.
Tomioka Giyu also had tears in his eyes. Listening to Kocho Shinobu's words, he wanted to cry and laugh at the same time.
"Fool, how can I control my own life and death?"
"I don't care!" Kocho Shinobu pulled away from Tomioka Giyu's embrace and pouted, "You just aren't allowed to die!"
"You, if you die, I'll... I'll go like someone else!"
Unable to find a suitable reason for a moment, Kocho Shinobu could only threaten Tomioka Giyu in the most childish way.
Tomioka Giyu smiled helplessly, one hand grasping Kocho Shinobu's small fist that was about to strike, the other hooking her chin.
Then, in Kocho Shinobu's bewildered gaze, Tomioka Giyu leaned in and kissed her!
"Mmm..."
At first, Kocho Shinobu symbolically resisted, but when Tomioka Giyu pressed his attack further, Kocho Shinobu closed her eyes and completely collapsed into Tomioka Giyu's embrace.
After a long while, Tomioka Giyu finally released Kocho Shinobu, who was almost out of breath, and thoughtfully wiped the saliva from the corner of her mouth, as they had just had a long kiss.
"Now, do you still like someone else?"
Kocho Shinobu looked at Tomioka Giyu with hazy eyes and said softly, "I... I was just mad at you. I only like you... (⁄ ⁄ • ⁄ ω ⁄ • ⁄ ⁄)⁄"
After speaking, Kocho Shinobu's cheeks were red. Staring at Tomioka Giyu's lips, she stood on her tiptoes and shyly said, "I... I want another kiss... (⁄ ⁄ • ⁄ ω ⁄ • ⁄ ⁄)⁄"
Seeing her like this, Tomioka Giyu, of course, couldn't remain indifferent; she was too alluring.
When their lips parted, Kocho Shinobu truly had no strength left. Like a sloth, she clung to Tomioka Giyu's body.
"I'm out of strength, Giyu. Will you carry me back, please? (⁄ ⁄ • ⁄ ω ⁄ • ⁄ ⁄)⁄"
"No!"
Tomioka Giyu said these two words, and before Kocho Shinobu could say anything, he immediately picked her up in a standard princess carry.
"Why carry you on my back? Of course, I'll carry you in my arms."
Kocho Shinobu wrapped her arms around Tomioka Giyu's neck, her small face pressed tightly against his chest, listening to his heartbeat, and shyly said, "You bad man..."
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On the way, due to the intense joy and sorrow in a short period, coupled with several nights of poor rest,
her taut nerves finally relaxed after seeing Tomioka Giyu.
Not long after, Kocho Shinobu fell into a deep sleep, her face no longer showing sadness, but only happiness.
Tomioka Giyu's feet splashed water, and he tried to maintain a steady pace, so as not to wake Kocho Shinobu with bumps.
About an hour later, Tomioka Giyu carried Kocho Shinobu back to the Butterfly Mansion.
As soon as he entered, he saw Kochou Kanae sitting in the courtyard.
She looked worried, seemingly concerned about why Kocho Shinobu hadn't returned yet.
Kanao quietly accompanied Kochou Kanae. She was the first to see Tomioka Giyu and Kocho Shinobu.
Her usually calm face showed a rare expression of excitement.
Tomioka Giyu quickly pointed to Kochou Kanae and then made a shushing gesture.
Kanao was very clever and immediately understood Tomioka Giyu's meaning.
At this moment, Kochou Kanae also noticed the anomaly. She turned her head, and just as she was about to exclaim excitedly, Kanao quickly covered Kochou Kanae's mouth.
And very cutely placed her index finger to her lips, shaking her head, signaling Kochou Kanae not to make a sound.
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