SFS Chapter 287 Madam, what is the reason for this?
Chapter 287 Madam, what is the reason for this?
Tanjiro had already said so much, and Ikuko had no reason to refuse.
Her original intention was that, given Tanjiro's and the other Pillars' talents, he would surely awaken successfully during the final battle against Muzan.
Once you go through that kind of high-pressure battle, talented people will naturally awaken, and for those without talent, the plot will find a way to give them a power boost.
After all, this is how murder mystery games work.
Yu Zi manipulated the bloodline, as if stitching up a wound, and it floated across everyone's palms, instantly restoring their previously mangled palms to their original state.
This advancement in her ability makes healing others easier, allowing her to save people from danger without physical contact.
Tanjiro's eyes widened in surprise: "It's not cold at all..."
Yu Zi explained with a smile, "Because I can now control my blood temperature to some extent."
It's roughly between room temperature and below zero. Although it can't be raised, it is indeed much more convenient.
At least when treating other people, they won't be shivering from the cold.
"Alright." Seeing that everyone's palms had been healed, Yu Zi withdrew the bloodline and stood up.
To be fair, Tanjiro has a real talent for fighting, being able to decisively sacrifice some things to survive in a crisis.
The training ended rather abruptly, but Yuko gained a general understanding of her own abilities.
She must have taken a completely different path from Muzan.
Muzan's strength is pure strength; he doesn't have many fancy Blood Demon Arts enhancements, only physical strength.
Speaking solely of Blood Demon Arts, the most powerful one she has ever seen is the pipa player she caught a fleeting glimpse of in the Infinite City.
With such a large-scale Blood Demon Art, it's no wonder Muzan both liked and feared these demons.
He both hoped for an exception that could overcome the sunlight, and worried that these ghosts would become too powerful and break free from his control.
There's a reason why this guy, despite his immense strength, hasn't been able to completely wipe out the Demon Slayer Corps.
……
While Yuko was waiting for Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Amane Ubuyashiki came up to her.
"Yuko." Shinobu Kocho opened her door.
Standing behind her were Ubuyashiki Amane and her two children.
Two white-haired girls, as delicate as dolls.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki and his wife have four children, and Ikuko often can't tell which one is which.
Even Ubuyashiki Teriyasu, the eldest son, was only different from his sisters in hair color.
Could it be that they've come to tell her about Grandpa Zenitsu?
There's no need for you to come in person, is there?
Yuko paused for a moment, then stepped forward to greet them: "Lady Tianyin, what brings you here...?"
Before Yuko could finish speaking, Ubuyashiki Amane knelt down in front of her and Kocho Shinobu without any warning.
Her two daughters behind her also knelt down.
Why do you ancient people always like to use this kind of trick?
This scene greatly frightened Yuko and Butterfly, who quickly stepped forward to help her up: "Madam? What happened?"
Ubuyashiki Amane half-dragged their hands, a hint of sadness in her eyes: "Kaya... his condition has worsened again... he's in so much pain..."
“Miss Yuko, I would like to ask you for a favor…” Ubuyashiki Amane subconsciously gripped Yuko’s wrist tightly.
Yuko understood the meaning behind her words: "Of course, no problem, but..."
“Madam, you know that it is actually some kind of curse, and I’m afraid my blood won’t have the effect you want.”
Ubuyashiki Amane couldn't possibly be unaware of this.
If they truly believed her blood could cure the curse, why wait until Kagaya Ubuyashiki's condition worsened?
“Yes, I know.” Ubuyashiki Amane’s eyelashes trembled slightly as she said sadly, “But I want to at least make Kagaya feel a little better.”
Shinobu rarely saw Lady Amane smile, but she also rarely saw her so sad.
Even the usually dignified Lady Tianyin wouldn't be able to remain calm in such a situation.
"I understand, I'll try. Please get up, Madam." Yuko had no reason to refuse and pulled Ubuyashiki Amane and the two children to their feet.
“Thank you…” Ubuyashiki Amane looked at Yuuko gratefully. “The reason I came here is because Kagaya-sama’s arrangements are about to begin, and I thought I’d let you know first.”
Yuko's eyes narrowed: "You've discovered Muzan's whereabouts?"
Ubuyashiki Amane shook her head: "Not yet, but just in case, let's get things arranged first."
Yuko nodded: "We haven't started training to activate the markings yet, so let's go back now without delay."
Ubuyashiki Amane bowed: "Yes, thank you very much."
“Madam, you don’t need to be so polite.” Yu Zi sweated, pulled her up, and turned to Shinobu, “Shinobu, would you like to come along?”
"If you were here, you might be able to help."
She wasn't sure how effective her blood would be against the curse, and it would be better to have a doctor like Shinobu Kocho by her side to watch over things.
Shinobu Kocho subconsciously looked at Ubuyashiki Amane.
Ubuyashiki Amane smiled and said, "I feel at ease knowing that Shinobu is with me."
Kagaya Ubuyashiki's illness caused the Butterfly Sisters a lot of trouble, but it could only make him a little more comfortable and did nothing to cure him.
That goes beyond the scope of medical skills.
It's a curse.
Yuko and Shinobu Kocho informed the others and then returned to the Ubuyashiki mansion with Ubuyashiki Amane.
Perhaps because the curse on Kagaya Ubuyashiki was getting worse, his skin was ulcerated, and the room smelled unpleasant, filled with a putrid odor that even the scent of medicine could not mask.
Ubuyashiki Amane understood this as well, smiled apologetically at Ikuko, and pushed open the door.
"Lord Kagaya, I'm coming in."
What came into view were two exquisitely crafted children, like dolls, serving Kagaya Ubuyashiki beside him.
Kagaya Ubuyashiki, on the other hand, lay quietly on the tatami mat like a person in a vegetative state.
Hearing the voices of the crowd, he turned his head with great difficulty, his breath extremely weak, and asked, "Miss Yuko is here?"
The only thing Kagaya Ubuyashiki still had outside was his purplish-black, cracked lips.
The rest of the body was completely wrapped in gauze.
"Yes, I'm here." Yu Zi frowned slightly; it was hard to remain calm at the sight.
Unlike when I saw him before, Ubuyashiki's aura had become weaker.
"Please sit down." Kagaya Ubuyashiki raised his hand but failed, so he could only nod slightly to Ikuko.
He was already blind and his eyes were bandaged, so he couldn't notice Shinobu Kocho following behind Ikuko.
“…Amane, help me up.” Kagaya Ubuyashiki said after waiting for a while without his wife taking the initiative.
In the past, without needing to say much, Tianyin would help him up whenever he needed to communicate with outsiders.
But this time it seems different.
Yuko shook her head at Ubuyashiki Amane and said, "No, you should lie here like this for now."