Demon Slayer: The Naruto Hashira is a pure villain!

Sabito flipped the roasted fish over the fire, trying to strike up a conversation with Yayoi.

"My master gave it to me, so what?" Yayoi leaned against a tree, stroking the last orphan peach in her hand. She hadn't taken a bite of it all day.

Why was this name chosen?

"He said he found me on a night in March. The moon was quite full that day, so he named me that."

"Oh, so Yayoi doesn't have parents either."

"..."

Yayoi didn't really want to talk to this straightforward guy.

Sagittarius speaks with a slightly aggressive tone, but he himself is unaware of it.

“I was also an orphan who was taken in by my master, and I have never met my parents.”

Sabito's initiative to confess made Yayoi too embarrassed to react.

He's already pitiful enough without parents; bullying him would only make you look like a monster.

"Here, it's cooked, you can eat it now." Sabito first gave the grilled fish to Yayoi.

Yayoi was deeply moved.

"Thank you."

Yayoi took the fish, blew on it, and took a bite.

Wow, it's bleeding.

"..."

"..."

Yayoi and Qiaotu looked at each other speechlessly.

"Oh, they're not cooked through yet. I'll grill the rest a little longer."

The rabbit looked away and changed the subject.

"Heh." Yayoi sneered.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

Yiyong was a heavy sleeper and didn't wake up.

Yayoi was also somewhat envious of the child's sleep quality.

That's great, he's definitely a child who's destined for great things.

Sabito carried Giyuu on his back, while Yayoi comforted the last peach in her hand as they walked:

"Don't be afraid, sweetie, once we reach the top of the mountain, I'll gently enjoy you."

The tender affection sent a chill down the spine of the rabbit.

It felt like what Yayoi was holding wasn't a peach, but the head of her lover.

Furthermore, knowing that Yayoi's hair color change was due to her love of peaches since childhood made her even more terrified.

When they finally reached the summit, it was filled with swordsmen.

Wow~ This year's students are all admitted through special admission programs.

Unexpectedly, so many swordsmen passed the test; the prepared forging stones and ravens were simply not enough.

Left with no other choice, Hikari had to allow the swordsmen who passed the test to stay at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters for another day until the forging stones and Kasugai crows were distributed before they could leave.

Thinking it was the last day, Yayoi was happily munching on a peach: ? ? ?

Another day? Are you kidding me?

I'm really out of food!

Chapter 4: I won't bow down for five pecks of rice, but if it's a million, I can give away a handstand as well.

I was planning to sneak away, but for some reason, I was singled out and asked to go to some main house.

No, am I really that infamous? Are they afraid I'll run away so they'll lock me up by myself?

Upon hearing that Sabito was also facing "detention," Yayoi felt temporarily relieved.

That's great, it wasn't any "special treatment," the child is saved.

Following the leader, Yin, they twisted and turned until they arrived at a room in a large courtyard.

Why build such a big yard? Aren't you afraid of getting lost?

Yayoi silently complained.

A man who didn't look very old sat behind a low table in the room, watching Yayoi and Sabito with a gentle expression.

"Please sit down, Miss Kuwashima, young Sabito."

It was also the first time Yayoi had met someone so refined and scholarly, so she slightly adjusted her posture.

At least it wasn't like that sprawled-out state on Peach Mountain.

"I am Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the lord of the Demon Slayer Corps."

"Oh, and then?"

"Greetings, my lord."

???

Yayoi turned to look at Sabito, who was respectfully greeting her, and inexplicably felt a sense of betrayal called "backstabbing."

Not a buddy? Why are you being so obvious now?

The old man didn't tell me that I should speak to the lord like this!

As if sensing Yayoi's resentment, Kagaya timely came to her rescue.

"It's alright, just treat me like an ordinary person, there's no need to be so polite."

“Oh, alright, then I’ll take it seriously, my lord.” Yayoi’s words carried a hint of probing.

Some people find it hard to believe that Kagaya truly meant what he said.

"Just as Mr. Kuwashima said, Miss Kuwashima is indeed a very interesting child."

“The old man would never praise me like that.” Yayoi knew very well how she was perceived by Kuwashima Jigoro.

If the old man had sent a letter to his lord beforehand, explaining the instructions for using his oxen and horses, eight out of ten sentences would likely be warnings against potential dangers.

"Indeed, Mr. Sangdao has high hopes for Miss Sangdao."

Kagaya didn't dwell on this point with Yayoi any further, perhaps because he was worried that if they continued arguing, Yayoi would actually make him produce evidence.

At least for now, it seems that Yayoi is capable of doing such a thing.

Kagaya coughed twice, followed by an uncontrollable cough.

Yayoi was coughing so badly that she started to wonder if she would still get paid if her lord died on her first day on the job.

While Yayoi was already imagining what to say in her funeral eulogy, Kagaya, true to his nature, covered his lips with a handkerchief and stopped coughing.

"I apologize for making you both laugh."

Kagaya calmed his breathing and gave Yayoi and Sabito an apologetic smile.

"It's alright, my lord."

???

Did you make a fuss about yourself again?

This time, Yayoi didn't even bother to glance at Sabito.

Damn! What a show-off!

"I asked you two to come here alone because there are special arrangements for you."

Yayoi silently prayed in her heart: a promotion, a raise, and no more overtime...

"As the adopted sons of the former Water Pillar and Sound Pillar, you two have received more comprehensive training than other swordsmen, and the Fujikasane Mountain selection has just proven this point."

When Kagaya said this, his gaze fell on Yayoi, intentionally or unintentionally.

Yayoi: What are you looking at me for? I was also admitted through a special admission program.

"Miss Sangdao had the ability to pass the test seven times in a row, but each time she chose to return to Mr. Sangdao's side to continue honing her swordsmanship out of humility."

……

That's why they say scholars are so eloquent; I myself didn't even know I had such excellent character.

Okay, that's what I'll say next time someone asks.

Yayoi secretly plotted in her mind, enjoying listening to Kagaya praise her.

Seeing that he had successfully appeased Yayoi, Kagaya finally revealed his true purpose.

"Therefore, you two do not need to start as Sunflower-level swordsmen like other swordsmen. We will directly appoint you as E-level swordsmen."

Sunflower? Earth?

Yayoi started counting on her fingers.

A, B, C, D...

Oh, you've gone from level 10 to level 5.

"Does the swordsman's level affect the difficulty of the mission?" Yayoi asked.

“Yes.” Kagaya patiently explained to Yayoi, “Swordsmen of higher rank are assigned more dangerous missions.”

"Oh. Actually, I don't want to be treated differently." Yayoi solemnly pulled out her usual excuse.

"Master said that we cannot use our status to seek special treatment."

Jigoro Kuwajima, far away in Momoyama, sneezed.

As if he had anticipated Yayoi's refusal, Kagaya calmly spoke again: