Chapter 615 Cute Nezuko

Compared to others' regrets, Shinobu looked at Takeru very intently.

Although she had learned Takeru's true identity during their chat, seeing him casually turn a house into flat ground still shocked her greatly.

As for Kanae and Giyu, although also shocked, they managed their emotions well and didn't show it.

They were just curious why Takeru destroyed the house, but didn't ask. After Takeru finished, they led him towards the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters.

Along the way, compared to when they arrived, everyone's expressions were much more relaxed. The Lower Rank Demon here had been killed, and casualties were low, thanks to Takeru.

"Um, my name is Hanami Kyoko. Thank you for saving my life. Could you tell me your name?" At this moment, a Demon Slayer Corps' member whom Tanjiro had saved came up to him and asked.

"It's you. I'm Kamado Tanjiro. But I wasn't the one who saved you. The potion was given to me by Takeru-san." Hearing Kyoko's words, Tanjiro waved his hand apologetically.

"Is that so? But you were the one who killed the Demon manipulating us, right?" Hearing Tanjiro's words, Kyoko was stunned, then asked further.

"Uh, yes."

"Thank you for avenging our comrades." Hearing this, Kyoko spoke again.

"Please, don't be so polite." Hearing this, Tanjiro scratched his head.

"By the way, to thank you, can I take you somewhere next time?" Then, the girl enthusiastically invited Tanjiro.

Seeing this, Zenitsu was envious, wishing he could replace Tanjiro.

He could see that the girl had fallen for Tanjiro, her hero. Watching Tanjiro's cluelessness about feelings made him a bit angry.

'No, my heart belongs to Nezuko-chan.' Soon, Zenitsu snapped out of it. With a goofy smile, he wriggled his way next to Nezuko. "Nezuko-chan..."

Seeing Zenitsu's actions, Nezuko was naturally startled. She looked around. Tanjiro seemed busy with Kyoko, not to be disturbed. So, she instinctively hid behind Takeru, her small hand pulling at his sleeve.

Seeing Nezuko come to Takeru, and then looking at Takeru's 'friendly' smile, Zenitsu froze in place, utterly miserable.

"Ah, Nezuko and Takeru-san seem very close." Seeing Nezuko instinctively seek Takeru's help, Kanae was startled, then smiled teasingly.

Hearing Kanae's words, Nezuko blushed, but because of Zenitsu, she didn't let go of Takeru's sleeve.

"Is that so? Maybe Nezuko and I have a connection. Seeing her feels like family." Hearing Kanae's words, Takeru said frankly, at the same time reaching out his hand to Nezuko.

Seeing Takeru reach out, Nezuko was startled. After a moment's hesitation, she let go of his sleeve and placed her hand in his.

Feeling the warmth from Takeru's large hand, Nezuko felt an immense sense of security, an unparalleled feeling of safety. As if, as long as she held this hand, she need not fear any danger, because its owner would protect her from everything...

"Family..." Hearing Takeru's words, Kanae was startled, then showed an understanding smile.

She also looked towards Shinobu and Kanao... they were also her family.

They walked slowly. After about two hours, Nezuko showed signs of fatigue.

Having just turned back into a human, her body was still weak. If not for the energy she had gained from Takeru's food earlier, the continuous hunger and weakness might have made her collapse long ago.

"Nezuko, let me carry you." Noticing Nezuko's condition, Takeru stopped and crouched slightly.

"Takeru-nii, how can I? I can still persist." Seeing Takeru's actions, Nezuko quickly waved her hands, her expression very embarrassed.

"Alright, you've just turned back into a human. I understand your situation better than you. Pushing yourself will leave lingering injuries. Besides, you're already calling me 'nii', do you need to be so polite?" Seeing Nezuko refuse, Takeru spoke again, his tone leaving no room for argument.

"Well... I... okay." Hearing Takeru's tone, Nezuko knew she couldn't refuse. Blushing, she leaned onto Takeru's back. Takeru held her legs and hoisted her up.

Nezuko was very light. At 156 cm, she weighed only about 45 kg. With her delicate features, she looked petite.

Leaning on Takeru's back, smelling the faint fragrance he emitted and feeling his strong back, Nezuko felt an endless sense of security. Because she was so tired, she fell deeply asleep on Takeru's back in less than three minutes.

Kanae, who had been watching this scene, said nothing. But Takeru's thoughtfulness and gentleness made her feel he was a very reliable person. Her last trace of wariness towards him completely vanished.

Shinobu also looked at this harmonious scene, feeling a sense of déjà vu.

It seemed like when she was a child, Kanae had carried her all the way home. It was from that time that Shinobu had come to greatly respect and admire her sister...

About half an hour later, Tanjiro, who had been chatting with Kyoko, finally noticed his sister asleep on Takeru's back. He quickly said goodbye to Kyoko and came over to Takeru.

"I'm sorry, Takeru-san. Let me take Nezuko from here." Arriving, Tanjiro directly apologized. After all, Nezuko was his sister... he felt embarrassed having her carried for so long.

"No need. Moving her now would only wake her up. Besides, Nezuko is no burden to me. More importantly, that girl over there is still waiting for you." Hearing Tanjiro's words, Takeru shook his head gently.

"Ah, but..." Hearing Takeru say this, Tanjiro was at a loss. Although Takeru was telling the truth, his sister being taken care of by someone else made the honest Tanjiro feel uncomfortable.

"Alright, just listen to Takeru. Your sister just fell asleep. Waking her up would be bad for her recovery." At this moment, Kanae spoke.

"Ah, then, Takeru-san, I'll leave Nezuko in your care." Hearing Kanae's words, worried about his sister, Tanjiro quickly spoke.

Seeing the nervous Tanjiro, Takeru shook his head with amusement. Not just one Nezuko, even a hundred more would be no burden to him...

As time passed, another hour went by.

They had now reached the Demon Slayer Corps' headquarters. But it was 4 a.m., so going there now would be useless.

"Everyone, let's rest at the Butterfly Mansion for now." Then, Kanae spoke directly, suggesting they rest nearby at the Butterfly Mansion.

Hearing this, Takeru had no objections and followed everyone to the mansion.

Although the architecture lacked the prosperity and modernity of the main world, this ancient-style architecture had a closeness to nature.

Looking at the Butterfly Mansion before him, Takeru felt a sense of familiarity. He had been here in the Reincarnation Mission. Seeing the identical scene gave him a wonderful feeling.

Led by Shinobu, Takeru first carried Nezuko to a room. After carefully placing her on the bed and looking at her cute sleeping face, Takeru smiled slightly, stroked her head, and left her room.

"Takeru-san, please rest here for now." Then, Shinobu led Takeru to the adjacent room and spoke politely.

"Alright, I understand." Looking at the somewhat nervous Shinobu, Takeru appeared calm and composed.

"Um, Takeru-san," after hesitating, Shinobu prepared to ask Takeru some questions.

"Just call me Takeru. And it seems you have quite a few questions too. So, let's sit down and chat." Hearing her words, Takeru smiled slightly and pointed to a nearby chair.