10 Farewell and Inheritance

Season to Season, year after year, time went by quickly, after that day Tetsuya continued to practice his own unique Breathing Technique because he knew that he was incompatible with Shishio's Water Breathing Technique.

A few months ago Tetsuya had turned 15 years old, and his current height had reached 175 cm, high enough for a child his age. Tetsuya was currently seen standing at the door carrying a bag on his back, he had left his old clothes and was seen wearing simple white clothes.

What's different is that currently, Tetsuya wears a light blue Haori with white spines on the edge of his Haori.

His Navy-colored hair was tied using a white cloth, and the white scarf knitted by Nanami still faithfully accompanied Tetsuya around his neck, his face still looked expressionless as usual, but when compared to Tetsuya when after his mother died, this was better.

"Did you bring all your belongings, Tetsu."

A woman said to Tetsuya, her face looked worried as she continued to check the contents of Tetsuya's bag. This woman is Danjurou Hitomi the son of the head of Kanegawa Village, and she is Shishio's Wife. That's right, Shishio got married, exactly a year ago.

When he told Tetsuya about his marriage, Tetsuya who was drinking tea with him immediately spouted his tea and widened his eyes, because seeing Shishio getting married was probably one of the most unlikely moments in Tetsuya's mind.

Then, the wedding was held lively a week later, that day was a very happy moment, and on that day after all this time, Tetsuya finally smiled faintly. The first time after his 11th birthday with his mother.

However, no one knows that.

Tetsuya's days went on, he continued to practice his breathing techniques, and sometimes joined in the conversation with the villagers, because according to the villagers, Tetsuya's flat expression was the subject of their play.

The game is to make a face as funny as possible, and who can make Tetsuya's face twitch just a little, then he will become the Champion. However, the legend of Tetsuya's expressionless face was never broken.

"Take it easy Baa-chan, I've put all my belongings in."

Tetsuya said to Hitomi who was still unpacking Tetsuya's bag. A few moments later, Shishio appeared from inside with a sleepy face, having just woken up from sleep. He yawned while scratching his stomach.

"* Yawn * Ah, you want to go Kiddo?"

Shishio said to Tetsuya, he did not change his call at all to Tetsuya, and still called him "Kiddo". While Tetsuya who heard Shishio's words, just nodded and said.

"Um, didn't I tell you yesterday?"

Shishio then seemed to remember something and then confirmed Tetsuya's words.

"Ah, you're right."

Shishio then recalled something and said by removing his sleepy eyes.

"Ah, I almost forgot something."

Shishio then went back inside with a bit of a rush which made Tetsuya and Hitomi tilt their head in confusion, then Shishio came back out carrying a Katana with a White Sheath and a handle that was covered by a Bandage, then his Fuchi / Hilt was in the shape of 8 Transparent Spines that led to the blade ..

Which is his own Katana.

" Take this. "

He then approached Tetsuya and offered the Katana to him. Seeing Shishio's actions, Tetsuya didn't understand at all. He confusedly accepted the White Katana.

"Isn't this your katana? Why did you give it to me?"

Tetsuya asked in confusion, he did not understand why Shishio, who always kept his katana held by someone else, gave his White Katana to him. Tetsuya then averted his gaze from Shishio and looked at the Katana now in his hand.

"That katana is no longer mine, from now on it will be yours."

Hearing Shishio's words, Tetsuya frowned, and again said.

"Mine? This Katana? Then what about your job as a Mercenary."

Upon hearing that, Shishio suddenly hit Tetsuya's head using the side of his hand. Tetsuya, who was hit on the head, said a little in pain.

"Ouch!"

Shishio then said with a strange look to Tetsuya.

"Are you stupid? Didn't I stop being a mercenary for a long time, what have you been doing for a year, huh?"

Hearing Shishio's words, Tetsuya rubbed his chin slightly while saying.

"Hmm ... looks like I'm too busy fixing my breathing technique."

Hearing that, Shishio could only sigh and then asked Tetsuya.

"How many Form have you mastered from your Breathing Technique?"

Tetsuya then answered with an expression like counting.

"Eight ... no, Nine. My breathing technique has 9 forms for now."

Hearing that, Shishio looked a little surprised and then said with a smile.

"Hoo ~ It seems like you haven't wasted 2 years at all."

Tetsuya only nodded at Shishio's words. The atmosphere was quiet for a moment before Shishio paid a little attention to the sword and then he remembered one more thing he had to say to Tetsuya.

"And also ... the Katana in your hands."

Hearing Shishio's words, Tetsuya raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Hmm?"

"That is not an ordinary Katana, but a Special Katana that Can kill Oni, because ordinary Katana made using ordinary iron cannot kill Oni, so the Demon Slayer Corps made a special Katana using an Ore that constantly absorbs Sunlight, which is the weakness of Oni. "

Hearing that much information, Tetsuya then paid a little attention to the Katana in his hand, and then slightly took it out of its scabbard and saw a clean White Blade.

However, if you look carefully, there is a Kanji at the base of the katana that reads. "Steady as Water.", Carved in Dark Blue which contrasts with the white around it.

"Demon Slayer Corps call it by the name, Nichirin Sword."

Hearing that, Tetsuya was silent, and continued to pay attention to the Nichirin Sword in his hand before he finally sheathed his nichirin Sword and hung it on his waist. He then took his old Katana on the other waist and handed it to Shishio, saying.

"I don't like being indebted, so I will give this Katana to you."

Seeing that, Shishio gave a little laugh and said to Tetsuya.

"Oi, Oi, it is indeed mine!"

However, Tetsuya did not waver.

" Just take it. "

Hearing that, Shishio couldn't help but take Tetsuya's katana.

"Yes, yes, whatever you say."

After surrendering his katana, and feeling that nothing was left behind, Tetsuya then immediately made a respectful gesture by bowing to Shishio.

"Thank you for your guidance all this time, Sensei."

Hearing himself being called by Sensei for the first time by Tetsuya, Shishio widened his eyes in surprise. Tetsuya then stood up and said while smiling at Shishio and Hitomi.

"Then, see you later."

Seeing that, both Shishio and Hitomi were speechless. Tetsuya who had just said goodbye turned around and then walked away from the Shishio Mansion. Leaving the silent Shishio and Hitomi.

Before the end, SHishio opened his mouth with disbelief.

"Hey, my wife, that kid just smiled, right?"

Hearing her husband's question, Hitomi could only nod blankly.

"Um, there's no mistaking it ... He smiled."