These are the three great Ayakashi...
Shutendouji and the white-faced, golden-haired nine tailed fox.
You are-!
The cat asked me,
to bring you back. ~Nano.
Sorry to keep you waiting!
Thank you.
Oh, yeah.
Can I get a receipt?
You're Kaburagi-san of public safety division 4, correct?
What is an Ayakashi hunter like yourself, doing meeting us here?
Well... I just wanted your advice on something.
Advice, huh?
The feelings of the Ayakashi Cat
Well then, let's hear your story.
Yes, after researching Tama and Shutendouji's tracks,
I found that one of the areas was completely defiled.
There are Ayakashi that preserve the land.
If they die, the land becomes obsolete.
and causes a negative impact on human society.
I-It can't be.
There are stories of good Ayakashi in every region I guess.
Humans and Ayakashi have an unexpectedly intimate relationship.
To think a big shot like this would show up.
An Ayakashi that devours other Ayakashi.
Aren't you a blood-sucking Ayaskashi as well?
Don't group me with them!
I wouldn't lay a hand on my comrades.
Not on my Ayakashi comrades, at least.
She's targeting me...
Hinoenma!
I get it, Sword of Noihara.
Now's not the time to be fighting.
The problem is, how do we defeat Tama and Shutendouji?
Me me me!
Tama is a fox, so how about we lure her with her favorite abura-age?
TL Note: Abura-age is a Japanese food product made from soybeans.
Huh?
There's no way that would work.
Is that so?
Can't we do something with Liz's tea?
I-I don't have anything that powerful.
It's the three great Ayakashi we're talking about, they're formidable opponents.
We shouldn't go in blindly.
What are you worrying and idling around for?
If Yuu-chan and I, the Amakawa and Jinguuji clans of the 12 great families, join forces,
Japan's three great Ayakashi would be a piece of cake.
You'll just have to stay out of our way.
I have no intention of being friendly with this bunch, but...
Thanks to that, I have a good excuse now.
I'll use this chance to get closer to Yuu-chan and make him a Demon Slayer.
Well that's true, but, how do you intend on doing that?
I can't use my power freely like you can.
I-I guess that's true, but...
If you could use Light Ferry freely, we would have no problems.
Ah, it's already this late?
I'll go shopping for dinner.
You can continue your meeting.
Yeah.
I just thought of a good way to bring out Amakawa Yuuto's latent abilities.
Eh?
EHHH?!
You say "Moe" at a time like this, right?
It's green tea.
W-What is it?
How is it, Yuu-chan?
What is this outfit?
U-Umm, everybod-
How is it?
Doesn't something stir up from deep inside of you?
No...
If you're honest with yourself, you might awaken a power you don't even know about.
Here, isn't that hot thing deep inside you about to burst out?
What the... hell...
I'm getting turned on.
What is it?!
Why am I the only one dressed like this?
Besides, I doubt this will bring out Young Master's latent abilities.
So Yuu-chan, are you getting turned on?
Doesn't your Demon Slayer blood stir up?
You damn bitches!
I'm back!
W-W-What the hell are you doing?!
Is curry really okay?
There's no one who doesn't like curry.
That might be true, but what about Ayakashi?
Himari and Shizuku both like curry as well, so isn't it okay?
Sounds reasonable, maybe...
No matter which katana I use, they don't feel right.
Nothing can compare to that Yasutsuna after all.
Yes, that was best of the best.
If its about Yasutsuna, it's right here.
This is it, right?
I retrieved it back then.
Kuesu...
This is...
Unfortunately, it's badly damaged, repairing it is out of the question.
I'm not going to take responsibility for that.
Hey guys, I found a buncha snacks!
Let's eat them together.
Hey! Don't raid someone's house like that.
Now that I think about it...
This is bad, it's so black and charred.
So heavy.
Can this kid really fix it?
Sasa is an Ippon-datara.
A blacksmith Ayakashi.
She can fix any katana, no matter how bad it may be.
I fixed it!
I'm in your debt!
You're welcome.
Then I guess there was some purpose in bringing this katana all the way here.
Well, I'll make you work it off.
I'll work so hard that you don't even have to do a thing.
But, Yuu-chan and I will probably deal the final blow.
Here, have this meat bun.
Thanks.
What's wrong?
Are you still worried?
I know that my voice doesn't reach all Ayakashi.
Like the ones that just showed up last time.
They injured Himari before I could even speak to them,
and we have no clue when they'll attack us again.
But I'm still wondering if we can settle it without fighting.
That's how I feel.
That's just like you.
If everyone in the world was like you, there would be no more conflicts.
But come to think of it, why do they eat their own fellow Ayakashi?
A long time ago, Shutendouji and the white-faced, golden nine-tailed fox, were once defeated by humans,
and their bodies were divided up and sealed away in various regions of Japan.
Shizuku, Kaya.
It seems the white-faced golden nine-tailed fox gains power by consuming other Ayakashi.
It is said that Shutendouji wants to use Tama's power to revive himself.
Now that you mention it, he said...
Although I've awakened with Tama-san's power, we are still fragments of our former selves.
We simply seek the purest, most powerful youryoku.
TL Note: Youryoku: Demonic Energy.
They're eating their own kind to regain their own bodies...
That's horrible. How self-centered can they be?
Excuse me!
Here you go!
There!
That may not be their only goal. ~Nano.
Shutendouji bears a powerful grudge against the humans who sealed him. ~Nano
Once he fully revives, he'll surely...
I still believe that humans and Ayakashi can co-exist.
That mindset hasn't changed.
But, there's no changing the fact that Shutendouji and Tama are eating other Ayakashi.
They're sacrificing their own kind for their own goals.
They're very powerful, and they'll surely come to attack Himari and you guys again.
I don't want to see anything bad happen to any of you again.
That's why I've decided.
I'm going to fight.
To protect everyone's future.
Young Master...
So you're finally in the mood to fight.
You must fight. ~Nano.
I don't know how useful I'll be as a Demon Slayer, but I'd like to fight alongside everyone.
Well, we don't want to die either. So I guess we'll join you guys.
Sasa will work hard too!
I'll work hard to not hold any of you back.
Thanks, everyone.
Fighting them is an unavoidable fate.
I must obey and respect Young Master's decision.
But...
What is it?
Sorry to call you this late.
Well... I was just wondering if there were any developments on that side.
I thought you only cared about how your superiors feel.
That's so harsh. You didn't need to say that.
Public Safety Division 4 sounds all nice, but truthfully, I'm just a normal businessman.
The higher ups are putting a lot of pressure on me.
That still doesn't count as an excuse to ignore me and meet Yuu-chan.
Although, I suppose it did give me a reasonable excuse to be around him.
I guess I should at least thank you for that.
Anyway, I'll contact you if I need anything.
You're free to do whatever in the meantime.
Well then, have a nice day.
What a crafty lady.
Well, whatever.
If the Amakawa and Jinguuji families of Demon Slayers can't be relied on...
I'll simply rely on them to devour all of the Ayakashi.
Well, as long as I prepare for either situation...
Ah. So sorry for making you wait.
The crêpes were just a dessert.
Tama-san's main dish can be nothing other than Ayakashi.
No. Not at all.
Now, about what we discussed earlier...
Ah, about our agreement?
It seems okay. We want to consume Ayakashi, and you want them consumed,
so it seems our interests overlap.
So then...
Yes. We promise not to harm any humans.
I see. That's good.
You will be a formidable ally of our organization.
Let's work hard together for a better future for both us and humans.
Eh?
What is this?
I'm the only one who didn't cosplay yet.
This is my first time seeing breasts bigger than Himari's...
Please don't stare at them so much.
Ah! Chocolate!
That's curry roux, so don't eat it.
Hey, are you okay?
Should I do it for you?
No, it's fine.
How rare of you to be in the kitchen, cat. ~Nano.
Yeah, you're right.
I don't know why, but I just feel like doing this tonight.
Cat, your finger! Your finger!
Himari!
Idiot. ~Nano.
There you go.
You're making a big deal out of it!
If I just lick it, it'll heal.
No. You've got to take proper care of a wound, no matter how small it is.
I'm sure it'd heal faster if you'd lick it for me.
What's with you? You can't even take a joke today.
Hey, don't say that!
Himari...
I haven't changed at all.
If you want, listen to the sound of my heart.
What a nice bath.
Hey, you should help out too.
Why should we?
Those who don't work- don't eat.
Oh, you're still not done making dinner?
Eh?
What? Didn't you go home already?
Delicious!
I really like this human food!
That's nice.
I prefer human blood, though.
If you have a problem with it, you don't have to eat it.
This low class flavor doesn't match my tastes.
You too!
Why are you still here anyways?
Well, we have no clue when those guys are going to show up.
Huh? Himari, are you done already?
Does that mean you're staying over?
Of course.
Yeah, I've had enough.
What are you saying?
There's no way I'd allow that!
I'm going to rest for today.
All of you shut up!
Fighting is bad!
Where do the rest of you plan on staying tonight?
Here.
I'm sorry, Young Master.
But rest assured, Young Master.
I'll settle things and be back soon.
Young Master...
Why?
Where are you going?
Are you going after them?
Are you going alone?
T-That's...
Didn't I tell you? No more going out and doing rash things on your own.
But Young Master...!
Didn't I tell you not to sacrifice yourself for my sake?!
I am your bodyguard!
I have the duty of protecting you.
Even if something were to happen to me,
as long as you're okay the hope known as the Light Ferry still exists,
as well as a future where people and Ayakashi can co-exist.
Besides, they're strong.
If you're around, I...
In the heat of battle, I might...
So...
I won't accept it.
Himari, you are my bodyguard.
A master and his bodyguard cannot be separated.
You should just stand by my side!
and follow the path I choose!
Young Master...
I'm such an idiot.
I'm such a stupid cat.
Himari.
And cut!
That's enough of your two-bit act.
K-Kuesu...
Cat, I'll make it clear so you don't misunderstand.
You're just a mere accessory.
I am Yuu-chan's future partner.
How tasteless can you be?
Didn't you just witness the power of Young Master's love toward me?
Huh? Yuu-chan only ordered you to be his bodyguard.
What an outrageous misunderstanding.
Right, Yuu-chan?
Umm, well..
Well, whatever.
You won't be needed in the upcoming battle anyways.
Why don't you watch quietly from the sidelines?
What'd you say?
What?
Wait a minute, Himari...
Ah, I finally found you!
Cat, you weren't trying to run off on your own, were you?
Is that how it is?
Please don't leave us behind.
I was going to get Amakawa Yuuto while he was sleeping, and he was in a place like this.
You're not supposed to attack him, Ageha.
I'm sleepy. ~Nano.
What're you talking about?
I was just doing a midnight training with the Young Master.
Huh? Why do you have to do it in the middle of the night?
Cat, you're a terrible liar.
Were you trying to force Amakawa Yuuto to..?!
What?!
Force him to do what?
You can make it up to me by letting me suck your blood.
Huh?! What the hell are you saying?
You can't!
I'm sleepy. ~Nano.
We're finally entering the climax of the story.
You're right. What's going to happen?
And we've only got one of these corners left.
Really? That's too bad!
Wait, was this really some kind of corner?
Himari, as a protective sword...