Infinite: Start as a ghost

Butterfly O-nin took the test tube: "How did Mr. Ghost know that?"

Jiang Jiu smiled and said, "I know this cat."

Butterfly nodded: "I see."

Jiang Jiu continued, "I believe you have already discovered that ghosts can gain resistance by adapting to wisteria flowers if they wish."

Butterfly frowned and said, "I hadn't considered this possibility until I saw Mr. Ghost walk into my mansion with my own eyes."

Jiang Jiu said, "Let's make a deal."

Butterfly asked, "What are your thoughts, Mr. Ghost?"

Jiang Jiu said, "I will provide my blood regularly, and occasionally the blood of a demon of at least the level of the previous Crescent Moon, for you and Tamayo to study. In return, you will help me find the Blue Spider Lily."

Butterfly O-Ninja said, "No problem, I look forward to your help."

Jiang Jiu stretched out her arm: "You can draw my blood now, consider this my deposit."

Butterfly smiled and said, "Then I won't stand on ceremony. Thank you for your support, Mr. Ghost."

After the blood was drawn, Jiang Jiu asked curiously, "Miss Ren, can I ask you a question?"

Are you currently conducting research with Ms. Tamayo?

Butterfly O-Rin shook her head slightly: "Although she and I both really want to do it, we both think it's inappropriate."

Jiang Jiu said, "I think it's appropriate. Miss Midouzi and I can both become members of the Demon Slayer Corps, so what's inappropriate about it?"

He said with a smile, "Actually, Yaozai would also like to see this happen. He's worried about other people's opposition. You should come out and support him now."

Butterfly Shinobu was slightly surprised: "My lord... he also hopes that I and Miss Tamayo will cooperate?"

Jiang Jiu affirmed, "Trust me, I believe that the two of you working together can make the greatest contribution to humanity."

Butterfly was somewhat moved; she was touched.

Jiang Jiu pressed his advantage: "Dealing with ghosts cannot rely solely on force. Any method that can kill ghosts should be tried. Isn't that why you used your medical skills?"

Butterfly o Ren solemnly said, "I understand. I will submit a request to my lord regarding this matter."

"Thank you, Mr. Ghost, for your advice, which helped me out of my confusion and misconceptions."

Jiang Jiu smiled and said, "No need to be polite, it's all for the sake of humanity."

Butterfly O-nin said, "Mr. Oni is a man of great virtue."

Jiang Jiu smiled but didn't say anything.

In the original story, Shinobu and Tamayo only temporarily cooperated to deal with Muzan, but Jiang Jiu brought this cooperation forward by an unknown amount of time.

"What are Mr. Ghost's plans next?" After finishing their business, Butterfly O-nin tried to find some topics to talk about.

Jiang Jiu thought for a moment: "Do you know what Tanjiro and the others are up to lately?"

To make good use of the plot, you need to keep track of its development.

Chapter 38 The Choice of Path

"Oh my, Mr. Oni is very concerned about Tanjiro-kun." Butterfly O said with a suppressed laugh.

“Well, after all, his sister’s situation is the same as mine,” Jiang Jiu said.

“I understand,” Butterfly said, trying not to laugh.

"So, do you know how they are doing?" Jiang Jiu asked.

Butterfly o Ren replied, "I'm sorry, I don't know much about this. You should ask the lord. He knows the situation of all the team members very well."

Jiang Jiu cursed himself inwardly, how could he have forgotten this point?

Kagaya is a ruthless character who can memorize all the members' names.

“Alright, I’m leaving then.” Jiang Jiu stood up and said, “If you need any blood, just let me know through Chain Raven.”

"Okay, then I won't see you off," said Butterfly O-ninja.

Another day passed, and Jiang Jiu returned to the Mabuyashiki residence.

"Tanji-kun?" Kagaya laughed. "They're badly injured now, with several broken bones, supposedly because of fighting the Drum Demon."

"The Drum Demon?" Jiang Jiu thought to himself upon hearing this news: "The main characters were formed around this time."

“Yes, the Drum Demon. It is said that the Drum Demon was originally the Lower Moon Sixth, and his strength was extremely powerful.” Yaozai sighed, “It’s so good that they were only injured and no one was killed.”

Jiang Jiu chuckled. Sacrifice? How could that be? They're the main characters.

At most, he'll be seriously injured; that's just how capricious the protagonist can be.

With the story progressing to this point, and about three months until the Spider Mountain instance, what should he do?

Find Gyomei or Rengoku Makijuro to learn the remaining two breathing techniques.

Or should I take on a quest to increase the concentration of ghost blood?

Two paths lay before him, leaving him unsure which to choose.

"Is Mr. Oni feeling a little lost?" Yaozai asked gently.

"Yes, what do you think I should do next?" Jiang Jiu shared her thoughts.

Kagaya laughed and said, "My idea is that you can visit Uncle Makijuro first and leave an impression."

"He may not necessarily pass on the knowledge to you, but at least he'll know you exist, which will leave a good impression on the old man."

"Go to Xingming's place too. He's on a mission to deal with Lower Moon Three. I don't know how far things are going, but maybe he'll have time to teach you."

"How about you take on the task after you've explored both sides?"

“I think it’s more important for you to learn breathing techniques. Dealing with ghosts is something you can do anytime.”

Jiang Jiu nodded repeatedly, Yao Zai truly lived up to his reputation as a strategist.

“There’s a problem,” he said. “You said that Makijuro doesn’t want to pass on the Breath of Flame to outsiders, and even you can’t persuade him. How can I get him to agree?”

Yaozai shook his head helplessly: "If there were a way, I wouldn't have said that I couldn't persuade him."

"But the one who can't be persuaded is me, not you."

"Perhaps you have a special opportunity."

Jiang Jiu glanced at him: "What are you saying? Are you trying to fool me?"

He then realized, "Oh, I am the ghost..."

Yaozai laughed and said, "Go ahead. It's better to go than not to see. You'll only know if there's any hope if you try."

Jiang Jiu said helplessly, "Fine, I'll listen to your nonsense this once."

The next day, Jiang Jiu set off lightly equipped.

A few days later, he took the map that Kagaya had given him and knocked on Makijuro's door a few times.

Is anyone home?

A little boy opened the door.

This boy looks very similar to Kyojuro; in terms of appearance alone, they are about 90% alike.

If it weren't for the significant age difference, he probably wouldn't have been able to tell the boy and Kyojuro apart.

"Hello, who are you looking for?" the little boy asked timidly.

“You must be Senjuro. I’m looking for your father, Makijuro,” Jiang Jiu said with a smile.

"Looking for Father?" Senjuro said, "Then please wait a moment while I go and inform him."

After waiting a few minutes, Senjuro ran back: "Please come in, sir."

Jiang Jiu stepped over the threshold and entered the house.

Inside the courtyard, Makijuro held a jug of sake, not even glancing at Jiang Jiu, and just kept chugging the sake down his throat.

Jiang Jiu frowned as he looked at the scene; it seemed the chances were slim.

After taking a few sips, Makijuro finally glanced at him.

“Hoodie, straw hat, you must be the demon that Kuwashima Shin mentioned?” Makijuro asked.

"Yes." Jiang Jiu didn't lie and admitted it very readily.

"You came here for the sword technique of Flame Breathing?"

"Yes."

Makijuro took another swig of sake: "Get lost. Go back to where you came from. Don't bother me."

Jiang Jiu was naturally not going to give up so easily: "Why are you unwilling to teach me?"

Makijuro scoffed, "The Breath of Flame is only passed down to the descendants of the clan, not to outsiders, especially since you are a filthy demon."

Jiang Jiu narrowed his eyes slightly: "If you don't want to teach, then don't. Watch your mouth."

Makijuro ignored him and continued drinking.

"Ha, so the rumors were all true."

"The former Flame Pillar, now the trainer, Rengoku Makijuro has become a useless piece of trash."

Jiang Jiu mocked, "Because a woman died, you abandoned your responsibilities and handed everything over to a child who hasn't even grown up yet."

"It's ridiculous."

"What did you say?" Makijuro roared. "How dare you disrespect my wife?"

Jiang Jiu scoffed, "Was it me who disrespected your wife?"

"Isn't it you who disrespected your wife?"

Chapter 39 Jiang Jiu's Troubles

"Your eldest son never forgot his mother's instructions. He has always rushed to the front lines for the people who have no power to protect themselves, putting his own life and death aside. He did it."

"Look at yourself, so self-destructive and despondent. How dare you look down on Kyojuro, who is constantly striving for his mission?"