Chapter 53: Silent Farewell

[Screen goes black (Enemy Encounter BGM starts)]

[Screen brightens, a wild 'Wakuraba' appears in the field of view]

[I choose you, Little Golden Hair]

[(With a flash of light, the dog jumps out of the Pokeball)]

[Little Golden Hair activates the ability 'Execution', greatly increasing its attack power]

['Wakuraba' is trapped in the storm and can't move...]

[Little Golden Hair uses 'Ripple Sprint. First Form. Thunder Flash']

[Critical Hit (in red)]

['Wakuraba' falls down, gaining a certain amount of experience points]

[Victory in battle (cheerful BGM starts)]

...

...

Better late than never.

Zenitsu made a quick decision and slashed out directly.

'Boom.'

In the flash of lightning and thunder, the evil spirit was slain!

Jon: ???

You timed that pretty well.

You don't come when it's not low on health, but you do when it is.

Having finally shown off, Zenitsu chuckled and sidled up to Jon, proudly saying, "Big brother, I came at the right time, didn't I?"

Hearing this, Jon's expression was somewhat stiff.

But on second thought.

Forget it, let him be happy.

He nodded.

"Mm, you came at just the right time."

"I knew it!" Zenitsu was incredibly excited, "I've been waiting up there for a long time and you guys didn't come back, so when those maids ran away clean, I simply went around the 'Leaf House' and found a lot of humans locked in the basement."

Zenitsu proudly touched his nose.

"I let them all go."

"Well done."

Jon casually ruffled the dog's hair as a sign of encouragement.

After a pause, he suddenly remembered something and said, "Let's go, let's go pick up Tanjiro and the others, Inosuke and Genya are injured."

"Huh?"

Zenitsu suddenly couldn't laugh.

...

...

Ten days later.

In the backyard of the Ubuyashiki Mansion.

At noon, it was time for lunch.

"Hehehe haha, chicken soup is here!"

Zenitsu laughed and brought over a steaming sand pot.

He put the sand pot on the table, scanned the people, and wondered, "This... the food is all ready, why aren't you guys eating?"

"None of your business?" Shinazugawa Genya, who was wrapped in bandages, replied unhappily.

Inosuke turned his head, "Hmph (pig snort)!"

"Zenitsu, Genya and the others are still angry."

Tanjiro scratched his eyebrows helplessly.

"Didn't the instructor give you a 'special reward' this morning?"

"Tanjiro, how... how can you be like them too!"

It was fine not to mention the 'special reward', but once the 'special reward' was mentioned, Zenitsu's face turned very ugly.

Reasonably speaking, a set of new weight-bearing equipment is also called a 'special reward'?

Dead heavy, even dogs don't like it!

"Zenitsu, don't say that." Tanjiro blinked, "This is the instructor's affirmation of your strength."

"Affirm your sister!"

Zenitsu was quite annoyed and grabbed a handful of his hair.

Tanjiro suddenly paused, a smiling face flashed through his mind, and he murmured, "I wonder how Nezuko is doing now, has she woken up..."

"What did you say?" Zenitsu asked.

"Nothing, nothing."

Tanjiro waved his hands repeatedly.

At this moment, Inosuke suddenly interjected, "Golden Hair, I want to have a match with you!"

"No, no, no, Inosuke, you're my good brother."

Zenitsu was startled, shaking his head like a rattle drum, "There's no need to fight, if you really like that set of weights, I'll give it to you!"

Shinazugawa Genya sneered, "If I hadn't been careless, I would have won."

The prize doesn't matter.

The main thing is that they can't swallow the fact that they were lost from a scoundrel!

Inosuke turned his head, "You would have won?"

Without waiting for an answer, he started to rant, "At that time, my sword was closer than yours!"

"Hehe, if you're not convinced, let's fight."

"Exactly what I want!"

"Inosuke, go for it, Genya is too arrogant, teach him a good lesson for me!"

"..."

"Everyone, calm down."

"Tanjiro, this has nothing to do with you."

"Right, right, right, we just need to be honest spectators."

"Zenitsu... it would be better if you learned less of the teacher's habits."

In the corner, Tsuyuri Kanao quietly watched the boys making a fuss, taking a small sip of tea.

On the other side.

"Are you leaving?"

Ubuyashiki Kagaya hasn't changed much from a month ago, still looking like he's at death's door.

Jon gently placed his hand on the shoulder of the master of the Demon Slayer Corps.

The power of the Ripple surged, causing ripples on Ubuyashiki Kagaya's body.

"Your radiance never fails to shine brightly, no matter the time." Ubuyashiki Kagaya's face had a hint of color, "You are thoughtful."

"It's just a small effort."

Jon's tone was calm.

After a pause, he went on to say, "Yes, I'm leaving."

Every journey has an end.

This one is no exception.

After slaying Wakuraba, Jon's 'legendary level' value broke through to level 3.

However, because he was worried about Inosuke and Genya, he stayed and didn't leave.

As a result, these two guys, with their strong recovery abilities, were bouncing around causing trouble all over the world in just two or three days.

After a moment's thought, Ubuyashiki Kagaya asked, "Will you come back?"

"Of course."

Jon looked towards the direction of the backyard.

"After all, my disciples are here."

"That's good." Ubuyashiki Kagaya's mouth curled up slightly. "As long as the Demon Slayer Corps is still there, there will always be a place for you."

The conversation changed.

"Speaking of your disciples..."

"They are named disciples." Jon corrected, "With their little bit of skill, they haven't even touched the edge of the Ripple Qigong."

"Alright, named disciples, don't you want to say goodbye to your named disciples?" Ubuyashiki Kagaya asked.

"There's no need."

Jon didn't even think about it.

"It's not like we won't see each other again, it will only make a lot of trouble."

"You're naturally carefree and easygoing, while I'm quite the opposite." Ubuyashiki Kagaya covered his mouth and chuckled lightly.

Jon coughed lightly, "I left some toys and snacks for Kiriya and the others, remember to pass them on for me. Also, in my room, there are a few letters for Tanjiro and the others."

Ubuyashiki Kagaya was silent.

After a while, he teased, "You said you didn't care, but deep down, you just can't seem to worry about them right?"

"After all, we've been together for more than a month, and we have some feelings."

Jon admitted generously.

"In short, the next time I come back, I will give you, give the Demon Slayer Corps a surprise."

If he encounters Kibutsuji Muzan, Jon must teach him a lesson, letting him know what it means to 'grow up, times have changed'.

"In that case, I will wait patiently for your surprise." Ubuyashiki Kagaya nodded gently.

Having said all that needed to be said, Jon waved goodbye.

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