Chapter 616 Kanae’s Misunderstanding

"Well, then excuse me for intruding, Takeru-san... I mean, Takeru. I heard from the wounded that you helped treat their injuries and poison, and that you also turned Nezuko back into a human. So, I wanted to ask, do you have the ability to regenerate limbs?" Taking a deep breath, Shinobu asked the question that concerned her most.

"You want to save your sister, right? Limb regeneration? Yes, I can do that." Looking at Shinobu's nervous expression, Takeru nodded with a smile.

"Really?" Hearing Takeru's words, Shinobu showed a delighted expression. Kanae's severed arm had actually been a constant pain in Shinobu's heart.

If Kanae hadn't been saving her back then, her arm could have been saved.

Although for Kanae, trading an arm for Shinobu's life was an incredibly worthwhile deal, Shinobu still found it hard to accept. She often thought, if only the one who lost the arm had been her instead of her sister.

"Really." Looking at Shinobu's delighted expression, Takeru nodded again. Takeru also understood how deep the bond between Shinobu and Kanae was.

You could tell just by looking at the change in Shinobu's personality.

"So, what needs to be done for limb regeneration? And what price must I pay?" After the initial delight, Shinobu calmed down again and asked seriously, her expression becoming firm. As long as it could restore her sister's arm, Shinobu was willing to pay a great price.

"What price? Let me think... How about Shinobu-san owes me a favor?" Looking at Shinobu's expression, Takeru said with a light laugh.

"Owes you a favor? That's all?" Hearing Takeru's words, Shinobu, who had been prepared to pay a heavy price, was stunned. After all, a favor could be said to be very valuable, but sometimes it could also be worthless...

"Yes, that's it." Seeing her stunned expression, Takeru nodded with a light laugh.

"But... don't you have any other requests?" Seeing Takeru ask for such a low price, Shinobu became uncomfortable instead.

"Like what?" Hearing her words, Takeru looked at Shinobu with interest.

"Well, that... nothing..." Hearing Takeru's words, Shinobu was stunned, then thought of something inappropriate for children, and her face flushed instead.

Knock, knock!

"Sorry, Takeru-san, is Shinobu in there? May I come in?" At this moment, Kanae's voice came from the doorway.

"Yes, she's here. Come on in." Hearing Kanae's voice, Takeru didn't hesitate and spoke directly to Kanae.

"Excuse me, Takeru-san. Eh, Shinobu, why is your face so red? Oh my, it seems Shinobu has finally grown up. I'm not interrupting anything, am I?" Then, Kanae seemed to think of something, lightly covering her mouth with her hand.

"Nee-san, what do you mean 'grown up'? And 'interrupting'? What are you thinking?" Hearing Kanae's words, Shinobu bristled. Her already red face turned crimson.

"I just meant praising my Shinobu for becoming a young lady. Did you think of something else?" Seeing Shinobu bristle, Kanae chuckled lightly, as if her words just now had been a simple observation.

Takeru, watching Kanae's gentle, calm demeanor, could see she had a dark, teasing side, 'It seemed Shinobu was often teased by Kanae.'

"Alright, Shinobu, what were you two just talking about? It's so late. It wouldn't be polite to keep disturbing Takeru-san." Then, Kanae quickly became serious, looking at Shinobu with a hint of reproach.

"I... Nee-san, aren't you also coming to disturb Takeru so late?" Hearing Kanae's reproachful words, Shinobu couldn't help but retort slightly.

"Of course, I have something important. But you said 'Takeru'... Oh my, I didn't know you two had become so close." Hearing Shinobu's words, Kanae said matter-of-factly, then noticed Shinobu's change of address to Takeru and became interested again.

"This is... because..." Hearing Kanae's words, Shinobu became inexplicably nervous again, not knowing how to explain.

"Alright, Kanae-san, stop teasing Shinobu. I asked her to call me that. If you like, just call me Takeru too." Seeing Shinobu's flustered state, Takeru directly ended Kanae's teasing.

"Is that so? Then I won't stand on ceremony. And Takeru, just call me Kanae." Hearing this, Kanae smoothly changed her address to Takeru, bringing them closer.

Kanae wasn't stupid.

Whether it was Takeru's demonstrated strength, methods, or his personality, being on good terms with him only brought benefits.

And even without practical gains, having a friend like Takeru was far better than having an enemy like him.

"Okay." Hearing Kanae's little schemes, Takeru didn't expose them and nodded in agreement.

"By the way, Takeru, what were you and Shinobu just talking about?" Then, Kanae asked curiously.

"Well, Shinobu actually wanted me to treat your severed arm." Hearing this, Takeru spoke directly.

"My... severed arm." Hearing this, Kanae was stunned. Her usual smile faded slightly.

Although trading an arm for Shinobu's life was an incredibly fortunate thing for Kanae, losing her left arm also made her keenly aware of the pain and many inconveniences, as well as the looks from others, which made her very uncomfortable.

And most importantly, her strength had probably not increased for a long time due to the severed arm.

However, compared to hoping for limb regeneration, if it meant Shinobu having to pay some special price, Kanae would definitely not be happy.

"It's okay. I've been used to it for many years. It's fine like this. So, Shinobu, you really don't need to dwell on it." Thinking this, she tightly hugged Shinobu with her right arm.

Although she hadn't spent much time with Takeru, from the various abilities he had shown, Kanae naturally knew there was a good chance he could heal her severed arm. But Kanae had never mentioned it to Takeru.

This was because she was a smart girl. Asking for something without reason would only make people dislike her.

Also, the price she might have to pay was something she couldn't bear. With so many concerns, she chose not to speak.

Now, she was worried that Shinobu might have agreed to some harsh conditions to have Takeru treat her.

"Kanae, don't be so nervous. This is Shinobu's wish. I've already agreed to her." Looking at the nervous Kanae, Takeru said softly.

"Is that so? But we can't just accept your kindness for nothing. And this is my arm. Can I take on the conditions Shinobu agreed to with you?" Hearing Takeru's words, Kanae didn't relax directly. Thinking of Shinobu's flushed face earlier, she spoke seriously.

"Well, I don't have a problem with that." Hearing Kanae's words, Takeru was a bit surprised. It seemed Kanae had her own principles.

"Wait, it was me and Takeru who made the agreement. Why should it become Nee-san's? That would be leaving me out. Absolutely not!" Hearing this, Shinobu immediately refused without hesitation.

"Hmph, your refusal doesn't matter. I'm the one being treated. And my figure is much better than yours, and my personality is gentler. Takeru would definitely choose me, right?" Hearing this, Kanae spoke again.

"What does figure have to do with anything? I'm only eighteen, I'll definitely grow more. And owing a favor has nothing to do with figure!" Hearing Kanae mention her figure, Shinobu bristled again, but also felt a bit confused.

"Ah, the price of the treatment is owing Takeru a favor?" Hearing this, Kanae belatedly realized, her expression somewhat dazed, 'Had she just been arguing with Shinobi over this? But if it was just a favor, why was Shinobu blushing?

"What else did you think it was?" Looking at Kanae's confused expression, Shinobu was helpless.

Takeru also realized, looking at her with an amused smile. He found this side of Kanae quite interesting.

"Well, ahem, I just thought Shinobu's favor was too light. Takeru is willing to help treat my severed arm, how could I be indifferent. So, what I mean is, Takeru, if you ever need anything done, you can also count on me. I will do my absolute best." Looking at the helpless Shinobu and the amused Takeru, Kanae said seriously.