Giyu Tomioka was silent for a long time, then slowly nodded: "Go to Mt. Sagiri and find Sakonji Urokodaki. Tell him I sent you."
Tanjiro bowed repeatedly, excitedly: "Thank you! Thank you!"
Giyu Tomioka's gaze turned to Allen: "What about you?"
Allen stretched his shoulders: "I'll accompany them first. You notify your master and prepare to hunt Muzan."
Giyu Tomioka's pupils contracted slightly: "Hunt Muzan?"
Allen's pale face was exceptionally clear in the moonlight: "That's right, I came here this time to completely resolve Muzan Kibutsuji."
Giyu was silent for a moment, his gaze sweeping over Allen: "Your current state..."
"It's fine." Allen waved his hand: "A few days of rest will do."
Tanjiro, holding Nezuko, looked at the two with some confusion: "Who is Muzan?"
Allen turned to Tanjiro: "He is the murderer who killed your family."
Tanjiro's body trembled violently, and flames of anger instantly ignited in his eyes: "Where is he? I'll kill him with my own hands!"
"Don't rush." Allen pressed Tanjiro's shoulder.
"The way you are now, you are far from his match."
Giyu Tomioka looked at Allen, his brows tightly furrowed: "Are you sure you want to do this?"
"Of course." Allen nodded.
"But before that, I need to recover first."
Giyu Tomioka pondered for a moment, then took a letter from his Pregnant and handed it to Tanjiro: "Take this to Sakonji Urokodaki. He will teach you how to become stronger."
Tanjiro carefully took the letter, clutching it tightly in his hand: "Thank you!"
Giyu then looked at Allen: "I will notify the master, but..."
"If you don't believe me, I can fight all of your Pillars by myself to make you believe." Allen interrupted him.
Giyu Tomioka looked silently at Allen, his expression appearing exceptionally grave in the moonlight.
After a moment, he slowly nodded: "I will notify the master."
Giyu Tomioka turned to leave, but then stopped: "Your name?"
"Allen."
"I will report truthfully." With that, Giyu Tomioka's figure disappeared into the snow.
Tanjiro, holding Nezuko, looked at Allen: "Are we going to Mt. Sagiri now?"
Allen looked at the sky: "Let's find a place to rest for the night, and leave early tomorrow morning."
The two trudged through the snow. Tanjiro carried Nezuko, and Allen followed behind.
Although his physical strength had not fully recovered, Allen's physical condition was far beyond ordinary people, so walking was not difficult for him.
"Mr. Allen, do you also have a grudge against Muzan?" Tanjiro asked curiously.
"No." Allen shook his head.
Tanjiro nodded, half-understanding: "Then why are you helping us?"
"It's a convenient matter. My goal is to eat Muzan."
When Tanjiro heard Allen's words, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and looked at Allen in shock: "Eat...eat Muzan?"
Allen nodded calmly: "Yes, he might be a very good supplement for me."
Tanjiro swallowed, unsure what to say. He continued walking with Nezuko on his back, leaving a trail of deep footprints in the snow.
As dusk fell, the two found a cave at the foot of the mountain. Tanjiro carefully placed Nezuko in a corner.
"Mr. Allen, can you really defeat Muzan?" Tanjiro asked in a low voice.
"Yes, once I've recovered." Allen lay in the cave, silently recuperating.
Tanjiro lowered his head, his fingers unconsciously drawing circles on the ground: "Then...can I join your plan to hunt Muzan?"
Allen glanced at him: "You can. I'll even let you chop off his head."
"But you need to become stronger, otherwise you definitely won't be able to cut off his head."
Tanjiro suddenly looked up, his eyes shining with determination: "I will definitely become stronger!"
"Go to sleep first. We still have to travel tomorrow."
Late at night, Tanjiro sat by the fire, hugging his knees, occasionally looking at Nezuko in the corner. Allen lay on the ground, closing his eyes to rest, his internal power slowly recovering.
Early the next morning, Tanjiro woke up early to gather materials for a basket. He quietly walked out of the cave, afraid of waking Allen and Nezuko, who were still resting.
The sun shone on the snow, reflecting a dazzling light.
Tanjiro took a deep breath; the cold air cleared his head a bit. He went down the mountain and found a village, where he bought a broken basket, some bamboo, and straw from the villagers.
Tanjiro carefully carried the old bamboo basket, bamboo, and straw back to the cave entrance, afraid of disturbing the two.
Allen slowly opened his eyes, his black pupils appearing exceptionally deep in the dim light.
"You're back." Allen's voice was calm and low.
Tanjiro nodded, placing the materials in his hands on the ground: "I want to make a sun-shading bamboo basket for Nezuko, so I can take her with me during the day."
Allen watched Tanjiro skillfully weave the bamboo basket, his fingers deftly moving between the bamboo strips.
Despite experiencing such a huge upheaval, this young man still maintained his kindness and resilience.
"Your craftsmanship is excellent." Allen commented.
Tanjiro smiled shyly: "I used to do these things often. Mr. Allen, are your injuries better?"
Allen nodded: "Fifty percent."
Just then, Nezuko in the corner suddenly stirred. Tanjiro immediately put down his work and looked at his sister nervously. Nezuko slowly opened her eyes, her crimson pupils remarkably bright in the dim cave.
"Nezuko!" Tanjiro called softly.
Nezuko's gaze moved between her brother and Allen, finally resting on Tanjiro. She tilted her head slightly, seemingly trying to recognize the person in front of her.
Allen quietly observed this scene. He could feel the humanity within Nezuko struggling against her demonic instincts. This delicate balance reminded him of the tug-of-war between his own Asura Mode and his rationality.
"She still recognizes you." Allen watched this scene, a little interested.
That blue wild vegetable was truly amazing. Would it be useful if he ate it?
Tanjiro's eyes welled up again: "Nezuko...you still remember your brother, right?"
Nezuko didn't answer, but her gaze was no longer as aggressive as it had been last night. She slowly raised her hand and gently touched Tanjiro's cheek.
This simple gesture made Tanjiro unable to control his emotions any longer, and tears streamed down his face.
He hugged Nezuko tightly, afraid that if he let go, his sister would disappear.
Allen stood up and walked towards the cave entrance: "I'll go outside. You two siblings have a good time together."
Stepping out of the cave, the dazzling sunlight made Allen squint slightly.
He took a deep breath, feeling the flow of power within him. The battle with Bang and the others had indeed been very draining, but in this world, he had enough time to recover.
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