Chapter 5: New Companion!

Soren began skipping at a pace just a little faster than walking, making use of his leg muscles to propel himself a bit off the ground as he began moving forward, as he skipped down the road, and as he passed by villagers, they noticed his movements, and watched in curiosity as Soren skipped passed them at a pace twice the speed of theirs.

[I wonder what that boy's doing?]: random guy

[I don't know, but it seems like he's having fun… Maybe we should do that as well?]: random woman

The presumed couple then began to try and copy Soren's movements, as they too began to skip down the road, but they both quickly realised just how much energy was used, and their sore legs made them stop, while they looked ahead to see Soren far off into the distance, still seeming to be skipping along the road.

[He's a monster!]: random guy

[Hush!... Don't say that!... Maybe he's done this for years, and such a distance is normal for him]: random woman

The couple couldn't be more wrong, as Soren was indeed a little monster. After a few hours of skipping, Soren came across a small village around the same size as the village settled at the base of his home, and upon slowing to a walking speed, and stopping his skipping movement, Soren entered the village and began to look around.

'Hmm… This type of layout is getting very repetitive… Nothing differs in the villages I pass through': soren

Just as Soren placed his focus elsewhere, he felt a sudden stop, as he ran into something fleshy, as both he, and the thing he ran into fell down with Soren falling on top.

[Owwwwie!!!... Who the hell isn't watching where they're going!]: ???

Soren heard a feminen voice, as he opened his eyes to see a beautiful face that seemed to be blushing as her golden eyes looked down towards Soren's hands, and when Soren followed her line of sight, he noticed his hand being comforted by a springy sensation, as a mound of flesh was being slightly squeezed by his hand.

[Ahahaha… S-Sorry about this]: soren

Soren began to sweat, as the girl's face was getting redder presumably due to anger and shame, while Soren unconsciously squeezed the hand that was currently gripping the girl's breast.

[YOU… PEEERVEEERT!!!!]: girl

The girl quickly reacted, as she tried to swing her balled up fist towards Soren's face, but Soren's instinct took over as he quickly created some distance between himself and the girl, as he was now able to get a good look at the girls entire figure, making his mind run wild at the future jaw dropping beauty that stood before him. Her long red hair flowed down her back as she stood up and dusted herself off, before glaring at Soren with her glowing golden eyes that seemed to pierce Soren's very soul, while her small, but well developed figure captivated him and put Soren into a deep trance-like state, only for the girls next words to break Soren out.

[Stop staring at me, you pervert!]: girl

[I-I'm sorry… It's just… You're very beautiful!]: soren

Upon hearing Soren's words, the girl's heart began to flutter, as her face began to brighten with a tinge of red over her cheeks. She thought Soren was quite cute, even though he seemed to be a pervert, but his compliment made her forget about all of the previous actions taken by Soren.

[T-Thank you for the compliment… M-My name's Tanaka Misha]: misha

[No problem!... My name's Kamado Soren, but you can call me Soren!]: soren

Misha's face seemed to brighten upon hearing Soren's name, but she didn't know why, as she walked a little closer to Soren as she began to talk.

[So what are you doing in this village, Soren-kun]: misha

[I'm just traveling… I plan to become a Demon Slayer and save the world by killing all the Demons that plague its surface]: soren

[Wow!... Such big aspirations!... Well I hope you achieve your goal]: misha

[So… What's a place like you, doing in a girl like this?... I mean..]: soren

Upon unconsciously spewing a Deadpool line, Misha began laughing before Soren could fix his words, as she misinterpreted his words as being fumbled due to his infatuation with her, and in some cases, she was right, as Soren just laughed it off while scratching the back of his head, thankful she didn't find his words offensive.

[You're funny, Soren… I like that… Anyway… I have lived here with my grandparents my entire life… Grandma says that both Mom and Dad were killed by Demons when I was younger… How about you? Why is your goal to become a Demon Slayer?]: misha

Misha's face seemed to turn a bit downcast, but quickly turned around when asking why Soren wanted to become a Demon Slayer.

[My father was a Demon Slayer, but he died in action, so my mom brought us to live with my uncle and his family, and it was him who trained me to fight demons after I found out that my father was killed by the things he swore to fight against… I guess you could say I'm following the family trait, as I heard from my Uncle that our family lineage were filled with Demon Slayers]: soren

[So cool!!!... I heard about Demon Slayers, but I've never seen one before, nor have I seen a Demon, but I can assume that it's because the Demon Slayers kept us safe]: misha

[Yes!... Demon Slayers keep the peace, and most of the bigger cities don't even know of the existence of Demons due to the presence of the Demon Slayers]: soren

Soren spoke with Misha about the Demon Slayers for a little while longer as they walked around the village as Soren began resupplying and spent the last of the money he was given for his trip, as Tanjuro told him he would do well to earn his own money, as it was a form of training.

[So… Are you really going to leave?... It's getting dark out, and if everything you said was true, it's dangerous traveling at night]: misha

[Yeah… I have no more money, and I'll be able to get some live action training if I do come across a Demon… Don't worry about me, I'll be fine]: soren

Soren was about to wave off to Misha, before she spoke up.

[T-Then… Let me come with you!!]: misha

When Soren heard this, he was shocked, as Soren made sure to express just how dangerous his travel would be, but Misha still wanted to go with him.

[You know it's dangerous… I also might not be able to protect you if something comes up]: soren

Soren tried to warn her and make her rethink her decision with fear, but Misha spoke up with full confidence.

[I trust you… Plus… Something deep inside me is trying to tell me to go with you… If you will take me, then please… Let me go with you!]: misha

Soren was stunned for words, but saw the adventurous look inside Misha's eyes.

[Alright!... Gather your things, we leave in the morning]: soren

Soren didn't want to travel at night, as Misha was untrained in the way of the sword, and she had no formal knowledge or training in a Breathing Technique, so his plan was to teach Misha along the way, and hopefully she could either learn Sun Breathing, or he could diverge his Breathing Technique into a weaker one, like Water Breathing, or Wind Breathing. Upon staying outside even after Misha offered Soren room and board for the night, Soren looked up at the stars and watched the night begin to pass by until he fell asleep, and in the morning, he woke up to see a pair of golden eyes staring deep into his face, as Misha was just inches away from Soren's face.

[Ahhhgh!... Owww!]: soren

[Owwwie!!!!]: misha

Soren was caught off guard and quickly sat up as he headbutted Misha in the nose, as both of them began grabbing their faces in pain.

[What the hell was that for!!]: misha

[I don't know!... You tell me!... Why the hell were you so close to my face!]: soren

[I don't know!... You looked peaceful while you slept! I just wanted to get a closer look!]: misha

Misha was very honest with her words, as the two began a shouting match upon the roof while those who got up to begin their day watched on as the two had their shouting match, while some of the older women covered their mouths as they began to chuckle at the "Lovers Quarrel" happening between both Misha and Soren.

[Anyway… Did you get all your stuff ready?... We'll be leaving as soon as possible, as I want to start training you with a sword, that way you won't be helpless in a fight]: soren

Misha nodded her head as she jumped down from the roof and landed with elegance befitting a beauty such as herself, making Soren wonder if he was wrong to assume she had no form of training before they met. Soon, both Misha and Soren left for their journey after Misha said her goodbyes to her grandparents, but in reality it was a quickly written note that said she was leaving to travel the world with a strong man, and for them to not be worried.

[So… Let's start with basics!]: soren

Soren handed Misha his katana as they took a small break, and upon taking hold of the katana, Misha felt a strange connection with it, as if she was very familiar with the sword, and as Soren instructed, Misha began swinging the katana as her movements became very fluid and had little room for correction, completely shocking Soren as he spoke.

[Wow!... Have you practiced with swords before?... You're like a natural!]: soren

[No… But when I took hold of your sword, I felt a deep connection with it… Almost as if I had used swords for years… But as I try to grasp this feeling, it suddenly disappears as if it was never there]: misha

[Hmm… Strange… I felt a similar feeling when my Uncle handed me my first sword… Perhaps we were born to be swordsmen?]: soren

Soren knew his words were bullshit, but he was new to transmigration, and this was a world where talent was a "must have" for Demon Slayers, so assuming that being naturally born gifted to wield swords was natural for someone meant to be the "Main Protagonist" and it seems Misha was one of those characters, though he never seen her in the Anime, so either she must have died off in the Final Selection, or she never left that village and made something of herself.

[Alright!... That's enough training for now… We need to get a move on, that way we can find shelter before night… Now is not the time to test your combat capabilities]: soren

With that, Soren and Misha began traveling along the dirt roads, as they passed many villagers traveling with oxen pulling carts filled with different harvested products, but soon they came across a broken down cart with missing oxen for it's pull, while a feeble old man seemed desperate for help, as the sun was starting to set.

[Oi!... You need help Jii-san?]: soren

When Soren called out, the old man seemed hopeful, but upon seeing that the one who called out to him was just a child, he felt the happiness that bubbled up begin to dissipate.

[OI!... Don't look down on me, Old man!... I'm almost as strong as 2 grown men!]: soren

When the old man heard Soren's bolstering, he felt annoyed, but it didn't help to at least cater to the young child's claims, as even if the child was wrong, he would still be in the same predicament.

[Alright, young man… I'll gladly take your assistance… My oxen ran off on me, and I'm not as young as I used to be to pull the cart myself… If you could help me pull, I'd be eternally grateful!]: old man

The old man gave his spiel to Soren and Misha, as Soren stepped forward to accept the task as he would consider this training, as well as possibly make some money, and if the old man refused to pay him, there was alway robbery as an option.

[Hop on, Misha… I'll get us to the next town by nightfall]: soren

Soren then got behind the pull bar, as Misha sat on a wooden bench, while the old man planned to give Soren any possible help, but was quickly surprised as the cart began moving, while Soren's forearms began to bulge as he constantly circulated his Sun Breathing to take in oxygen, and make the blood pump through his arm and leg muscles, as the cart began to move at a faster pace than what the oxen were previously pulling at, causing the old man to hope onto his own cart as he sat next to Misha with a smile on his face as he looked at Soren.

'What luck!... This kid is a lifesaver!... Without him, I'd be dead meat!': old man

By nightfall, Soren had made due to his promise, as the cart was pulled into the town, as the old man led Soren towards his house where he would process his harvest for later merchandise to sell.

[Up here is fine, young man… Once again, I'm thankful to you for your help… If there's anything I can get you, just ask]: old man

[Well… We're traveling around, and could use some food]: soren