Chapter 16 - It's me

The sun shone to his face causing his eye to twitch in frustration but slowly opened it and yawned as he got up from his bed. Ryuu awoke from his slumber reenergize due to the effect of the [ Peak Human Condition Physiology ]

It had restored his Health and Mp removed his fatigue rather quickly. He soon stretched his body feeling an aching sensation to exercise. Ryuu went to the bathroom taking a quick bath as he had forgotten to do it yesterday. 

He washed himself while thinking about his future and checked his status that had increased in power. Ryuu felt every moment was stored in his mind due to the effect of the [Eidetic Memory] which gave him perfect memory.

Though, it was far from instant recall but was still useful for studying stuff. Ryuu planned on exploring this to help dhim improve his [Blood Magic].

Speaking of his magic, He tried molding a small size clone before using the [Parallel Thought Processing] to his shock he was able to see himself with the blood clone.

'This feels weird looking at myself.'

He was able to share his thoughts with the blood letting him easily manipulate compared to before and helped him avoid burning his mind from overuse of Magical energy. 

Furthermore, the [High Speed Thought Processing] let him use this thought much quicker than before. The limit of using both skills is unknown but would be extremely useful in combat and spy. 

'I wonder why my Blood magic could be upgraded into True Blood Magic?'

Ryuu exited his bathroom changing into another simple shirt and shirt as he hadn't been able to shop for clothes in a long time. He soon went to the dining room and saw his parents dumbstruck looking at him.

"What's wrong?"

He asked, pretending that he doesn't know what happened to his face. It was too drastic but I was noticeable especially those who know him. 

"Who are you? And how did you enter our house?"

"Dad, wait , it's me!? Ryuu!!?"

""WHAAAT!?""

The two were shocked to see it was their son whose face was completely different from what they used to. Even though his face and frame change along with air wouldn't deny that he was their son. They were the one who raised him which made them instantly believe what he said.

"How did you get this handsome son?"

He felt hurt hearing his dad being blunt about his appearance implying that he was uglt before his transformation. 

"Hey stop patting my head and pinching like some sort of doll!?"

His mother was pinching his face while his father patted his head. They were still too shocked to see him look this good.  

"Puberty hit hard on you huh? Like holy crap, son!! Did you use drugs or something?"

"No, it's just from my Job."

"Your Job, son?"

"Yeah, Dad. It pays well and only needs me to do certain things. Don't worry it's completely safe…"

'For the most part.'

Ryuu hated lying to his parents but knew it was far from the time to reveal the truth to them. They wouldn't be happy to know that their son is a ruthless killer. He had no regret killing but was still anxious to see how they would react.

"Hmm what kind of job is it to make you this way?"

"Do you trust me, dad, mom?"

He said changing his tone in a serious tone made his parents stop and listen carefully knowing their son hardly spoke this seriously.

"Yes, we do."

"You're our only remaining sons but we know you wouldn't do anything careless."

"Then trust me that I can't tell you what Job is now. I promised to tell you the truth in the future, okay?"

They were suspicious at their son's new change and words but in the end nodded trusting their sons. Ryuu felt relieved seeing their responses and soon had their breakfast.

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In the butterfly Mansion, Shinobu had a similar reaction to everyone. She was fascinated by the magic tool that was sent to her. It was completely different from a Demon art as the smell was far from a Demon's Art. 

After receiving the book and glasses that increased the pace of her reading. She was able to learn the center of the story of a kind young man who had lost his family with only living relatives being his sister. 

"A Demon who refused to eat humans and was willing to help us? It's outrageous."

She kept reading, finding out more giving sympathy towards the young man and shocked that he was too kind that didn't even shed any desire for vengeance, only wishing to save her sister. 

This made Shinobu rethink her view towards Demon as they were only manipulated and used by the progenitor of Demon, Michael-I mean Muzan Kibutsuji. 

Her hatred towards All Demon slowly shifted all to Muzan realizing that he was the one who was responsible for everything. Without him then Demons would never have existed.   

'How many of you used this trick! How many could rest peacefully!!?'

She was in rage but still remained stoic using her breathing technique to calm herself down. Shinobu read it all until the end, finding out her and her allies' fate were grimmed with only three Hashira surviving. 

'I-It's...I-I can't accept this!'

Shinobu was torn at the revelation and couldn't accept that even though they defeated Muzan but the cost to do so. She wanted it to change and realize the reasons why the Chat group invitation said about changing fate.

'I-I'll use this to grow stronger! First, I'll inform the others about what I learn.'

She would try to fake the source in order to hide the chat group in fear of them learning of its existence which could lead to a punishment. 

Shinobu discusses the things she learns with her fellow Hashira and their leader Ubuyashiki Kagaya. They were skeptical of her words but knew she wasn't one to make up things. 

"Is what you said true?"

He asked softly yet a piece of grievances could be seen from his expression. The future and their final stance against the demons had a tragic end even if they accomplished what they sought out to do and sacrificed many precious and innocent lives. 

"Yes, Ubuyashiki-Sama! I am willing to bet my life on it."

"Hmm, if it's true then our chances are truly slim…."

This caused an uproar from her fellow Hashira, especially the wind. Hashira due his violent and arrogant nature refused to believe they would be defeated that easily. However, they were silent when their master put his index finger close to his lips showing their deep respect to the man.

"Now, it's best we be prepared and not underestimate our enemy. We should prepare a way to fight them and should proceed to train further. For now, Thank you, Koncho-san."

Everyone nodded and did not say anymore as it was commanded by their master. Shinobu went back to her butterfly Mansion before looking at the chat group and checked the store alone with the mission.

She felt grateful for Ryuu who was willing to share this piece of information about their enemy and thanks to it their chances had risen even more. At first they hardly gain any information about Muzan and the upper moons; they are rarely active and when they do, everyone ends up dead. 

'I need to repay him even more.'

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Ryuu sat down with his parents while watching the television as their dinner table and kitchen were the same place and the living room was just in front of them. They had simple coffee and Pandesal bread stuffed with hotdogs and eggs. 

He ate while looking at the news, ignoring some of them and drank his coffee, finding the taste of blood was better than the coffee.

"In later news there had been a strange sighting of flying…"

Ryuu almost spat his drink looking shocked at the news showing a video and photo of him flying in the air. He felt facefalming himself for being stupid enough to fly in the sky forgetting the possibility of people taking video. He only sighed trying to hide that it was him to his parents.

"Sheesh, people still believe in that crap!? Owww!"

"No swearing at the dinner table!"

"Hehehe sorry."

Ryuu was fortunate enough that his father wasn't one who believed in superstition and the supernatural but still believed in the Almighty. He continued to watch and soon saw a familiar sight.

"The next news is a tragic one, A recent investigation about human trafficking had been discovered. The police stated that they were able to rescue the people safely but before that arrive to see the gruesome sight of the people responsible for the human trafficking brutally killed. The cause of death is unknown as they were sliced and chopped in many pieces with some dead from gunshot...."