Chapter 31: Mission is in danger!, Sanemi's nature.

The sun beat down on Tanjiro as he pushed through another set of pushups in front of Urokodaki's house. Sweat dotted his brow while his muscles burned, but he did not stop. Becoming a Demon Slayer required strength and stamina—qualities he strengthened with each repetition.

"Hui-sha... Hai-sha.."

As Tanjiro lowered himself again, a sudden blur kicked him square in the stomach. "Ugh!...!!!" A gasp escaped his lips as shockwaves of pain coursed through him. He fell to the ground, disoriented. A boy stood over him, with white hair and numerous scars on his face.

"Hey! Oi dumbfuck, You are the one who has a demon sister.." "Right..? Oh! I smell something from the inside..."

Through the haze of agony, Tanjiro heard the boy speaking rapidly. He strained to comprehend the words.

"So, she does not harm humans..? Huh? HUH?"

Why had this stranger attacked him? Where was Urokodaki? Looking toward the house, Tanjiro's concern grew—his master was away, leaving him alone and vulnerable on the isolated mountainside.

"`~@``~@#___--_"

Before he could react, a powerful punch slammed into Tanjiro's jaw. Stars burst in his vision as he collapsed, stunned by the boy's immense strength. His heart pounded—who was this mysterious attacker, and what did he want?

The boy turned and strode purposefully toward Urokodaki's home, his footsteps echoing in the stillness. Tanjiro watched helplessly, questioning the boy's intentions as he disappeared within the house's walls. An uncertain chill gripped Tanjiro despite the sunny mountain air.

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(Yesterday Evening)

Sanemi arrived at Kagaya-sama's house, weary from a long mission. As he debriefed, disturbing news reached his ears - Giyu Tomioka had spared a demon's life, and a boy was training alongside his demon sister.

"What the fuck?" Sanemi growled. Demons were abominations; showing them mercy went against everything he believed. And living with one? Preposterous.

"Calm yourself, Sanemi," Kagaya-sama said. "Their situation is...complex. I have allowed it for now. And you don't have to worry as they are in the former Water Hashira's presence. "

Complex his ass. Sanemi knew demons could not coexist with humans. This boy and his pet demon would only bring harm.

"You should rest for a day Shinazugawa" Kagaya same said.

At night, Sanemi set off alone into the dark night toward the location where Urokodaki lived.

*Swoosh* *Step-step-step-step*

"Let me see and confirm myself..."

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(Present time at Yoshiwara)

In the serene solitude of his meditation room, Satoru Gojo sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, deep in contemplation.

His mind was a vast expanse of tranquility, and his senses reached out across the known and unknown dimensions. The room was dimly lit, the gentle flicker of candles casting a warm, orange glow on the wooden panels.

"This sure is nice... My My~ the strength and stamina I possessed became more formidable" Gojo said as he was maintaining Total Concentration Breathing.

{Ding!}

{Warning! WARNING! Warning!}

A lot of system windows opened in front of him, all in red color.

"Huh..!?" The sudden system notifications made him startled.

{Dind! Warning! The mission which was provided to the host is now in danger! }

The system continued, delivering the dire news,

{Nezuko Kamado's life is at risk.}

"Who dares..?" Gojo's determination blazed within him as he propelled himself through the open window.

*Chirp**chirp*

The morning sun bathed his figure in a warm, golden light as he shot forward, his destination clear in his mind. The urgency of the situation fueled his resolve, and he was ready to unleash the full extent of his power to reach Tanjiro and Nezuko.

*Crack* *Swoosh*

As he ran through the picturesque landscapes, his footsteps cracked the earth beneath him, leaving visible traces of his extraordinary speed. Gojo's typically calm demeanor was replaced by the fierce determination that came with his desire to protect Nezuko.

"Hold on you two, I'm coming!" he thought, pouring every ounce of energy into moving faster.

'It will take me 2 hours to reach there like this' he thought and then "Fuuu~" He started to use the breathing technique he himself developed in the past few days.

*BOOOooooMmmMMMm* *Crackle* *Crackle*

In a matter of minutes, he felt the wind howling past him, signaling that he was already traveling at breakneck speeds. Total Concentration and his new breathing style accelerated his already impressive pace, and his surroundings blurred into an indistinct streak of color.

*Crackle*Swoosh*Crackle*

He estimated that at this rate, he could reach Urokodaki's home in a mere 45 minutes. The ground beneath him seemed to split, and the water parted as he raced through the landscapes, showing the incredible might of a true Jujutsu Sorcerer in motion. (A/N: shouldn't the system give him Teleportation powers in this kinda situation..?)

"Just a bit longer! Don't let anything happen to them!" Gojo begged internally, his heart pounding with desperation. His singular goal consumed his mind - to reach Tanjiro and Nezuko before any harm could befall them. (A/N: IDK the real distance of Mt. Sagiri from Daki's house...)

With every second that passed, Gojo inched closer to his destination, determined to ensure the safety of Nezuko Kamado---

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Tanjiro's body screamed in agony as he lay crippled on the ground. Through blurred vision he saw the boy stride towards the house, sword glinting menacingly at his side.

Suddenly Tanjiro remembered - Nezuko was still inside, sleeping defenselessly. Terror seized him. He had to protect his sister!

Summoning every last ounce of willpower, Tanjiro forced his battered body to move. He crawled agonizingly towards the house, tears of desperation streaming down his face.

Somehow, he managed to drag himself inside, just in time to see the boy standing over Nezuko's sleeping form, an insane glint in his eyes.

"So it was really true huh...You have a demon sister," the boy murmured, slowly unsheathing his sword.

"No!" Tanjiro croaked, his voice cracking.

The boy's head snapped towards Tanjiro, fixing him with a deranged stare.

"Don't worry. I'll kill her swiftly," he said calmly. "Can't have demons walking around now can we?"

"Please...don't do this!" Tanjiro begged, clawing his way forward. But the boy had already raised his sword over Nezuko's neck.

Tanjiro's gaze landed on the steaming pot of tea resting nearby. With the last of his strength, he grabbed it and hurled it at the boy.

The boy nimbly dodged the scalding liquid, but it provided the split-second distraction Tanjiro needed. He leapt for the axe resting against the wall and brought it up just in time to clash violently with the descending sword.

Sparks flew as metal screamed against metal. Tanjiro trembled from the effort of holding back the sword mere inches from Nezuko's neck.

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[A/N: cliffhanger- kun..? is that you..?]

[Sry couldn't upload a chapter yesterday... Diwali Ki Safai... sigh~]

But don't forget about me ok?...OK? and throw your power stones at this poor Author! 

Just throw 'em'.....