Demon Slayer: After raising Shinobu, I died in front of her.

Ling Chuanche narrowed his eyes and said in a low voice, "Ju Zi said that?"

"Ah!" Kanae Kocho exclaimed instinctively, then saw the half-smile on Toru Ayakawa's lips and realized she had been tricked.

Her face flushed red; she knew she had betrayed her sister, Orange.

"This guy..."

Ling Chuanche shook his head helplessly, then looked at the tidy yard and the aroma of food wafting from the house, his gaze softening slightly: "Did you make all of this?"

"Yes!"

Shinobu Kocho smiled and ran over to grab Ayakawa Tetsu's hand. Her soft little hand was warm and strong. "My sister and I have been busy all afternoon! Mr. Tetsu, please come in. We just finished cooking and have been waiting for you."

Without saying a word, she grabbed Ling Chuanche and dragged him into the house.

Ling Chuanche was somewhat bewildered. Looking at the girl's energetic back, he ultimately did not break free and let himself be pulled inside.

Chapter 5: Don't send us away

A low, small square table sits in the center of the spacious Japanese-style room.

Exquisite sushi was laid out on the table, with bright red tuna meat covering the vinegared rice, still steaming slightly.

The delicious aroma of fish mingled with the sweet fragrance of rice, making it especially tempting in this quiet mansion.

Ling Chuanche sat cross-legged at one end, while the two sisters sat upright at the other end.

"I'm starting to eat."

Under the watchful eyes of the two little girls, Ling Chuanche picked up a piece of sushi and put it in his mouth.

"How was it? How was it!" Shinobu Kocho cupped her face, her big eyes fixed on him, like a primary school student waiting for the teacher to correct their homework.

"Yes, it's delicious." Ling Chuanche said truthfully.

Although he was a Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, his master, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, was always generous to him, providing him with a stipend that was enough for him to live a luxurious life, his daily life was shockingly frugal.

You can tell from the empty rice jar and the dusty tea set that he had almost no desire for material things.

As for food, they would save as much as possible.

When carrying out missions, he usually only carries some dry rations, which are at most for survival and have nothing to do with "delicious food".

Lingchuan Tetsu finished a sushi in just two bites.

Only then did he realize that Shinobu and Kanae were still staring at him, without even touching their chopsticks.

Ling Chuanche coughed lightly, concealing a strange feeling welling up inside him: "You guys eat too."

Shinobu and Kanae crossed their arms, bowed slightly, and obediently replied "Yes," before picking up the sushi and eating it in small bites.

The meal was eaten quietly, with only the sound of chewing.

Looking at the two girls' chubby cheeks, a faint smile unconsciously appeared on Ling Chuanche's lips, and the gloom of the past few days seemed to have dissipated somewhat.

After the meal.

Kanae Kocho stood up and skillfully poured a cup of hot tea for Toru Ayakawa. Then she knelt down next to Shinobu Kocho, took a deep breath, and looked up at Toru Ayakawa.

"Do you... have something to say?" Ling Chuanche picked up his teacup but didn't drink it, only feeling the warmth of his palm.

"Could we move here in the future?"

Kanae Kocho said softly, "We don't know any of the other people, we're not familiar with them. Could we live together?"

Shinobu Kocho nodded in agreement.

Move in with us?

A question mark appeared on Ling Chuanche's forehead. Is this a good idea?

How can a grown man like me live with two girls?

Wouldn't it be bad for them if this got out?

"Mr. Che!"

Shinobu Kocho suddenly grabbed Toru Ayakawa's arm: "Please let us stay here. My sister and I eat very little. Just give us a small room, please don't kick us out..."

Ling Chuanche immediately softened.

"it is good!"

Without hesitation, I agreed.

It's just a place to stay. His house is so big, with so many rooms, so it's fine to stay there.

"But you two shouldn't do these things again."

Ling Chuanche was referring to their house cleaning today: "I'll take care of these things from now on. You've just recovered, so don't overwork yourselves."

“It’s alright, Mr. Tetsu. My sister and I are fine now.”

"Yes, Mr. Che, we are happy to do something for you."

Seeing that they persisted, Ling Chuanche had no choice but to say nothing more.

At that moment, seeing that they were still sitting there, as if they had something to say, he couldn't help but ask, "Is there... anything else?"

Shinobu and Kanae exchanged a glance.

Kanae lowered her head and said cautiously, "We want to learn from you and become swordsmen."

Upon hearing her words, Ling Chuanche's expression immediately turned serious, and he instantly understood why they had come to his house today.

He took a deep breath and was about to speak when Kanae suddenly looked up with red eyes: "Sister Orange told us, we know you are doing this for our own good, but this is our own choice!"

We will not regret it! Nor are we afraid of danger!

"Mr. Tetsu, please teach my sister and me swordsmanship!" Shinobu clenched her small fists, her voice filled with determination.

Ling Chuanche remained silent, his gaze calm as still water, yet unfathomable.

Under his gaze, Shinobu inexplicably lost her confidence, shrank back, and looked away.

“Mr. Tetsu!” Kanae’s voice trembled slightly, but she tried her best to remain calm. “I know it’s difficult and dangerous to become a swordsman, but we don’t want to see others end up like us…”

"Live as an ordinary person."

Ling Chuanche interrupted her, his tone so flat it betrayed no emotion, "Leave that kind of thing to me."

"Just live a good and happy life, and I will give you everything you need. Like any ordinary girl, study, get married, and live a happy life."

Butterfly bit her lip, then suddenly looked up. Her eyes were red and brimming with tears.

"But from that night on, happiness had nothing to do with us anymore!"

She choked back tears, her voice rising several decibels: "Our parents were eaten right in front of us, how are we supposed to continue living like nothing happened! That kind of happiness... we don't care about it at all!"

Looking into their eyes, filled with hatred and sorrow, Ling Chuanche fell silent once again.

He joined the Demon Slayer Corps himself.

What was it again?

To avenge her sister, and also to prevent people like herself from experiencing the same fate.

Ling Chuanche looked at them, and after a moment, he stood up and walked out without saying a word.

"Come with me."

The two sisters thought he was leaving and sat there dejectedly.

Upon hearing this, their eyes lit up instantly, and they quickly got up and followed.

Ling Chuanche walked ahead at a slow pace, with the two sisters following behind.

But as she walked, Kanae suddenly felt that the scenery around her looked familiar.

"Shinobu, look... isn't this the way we came from before?" If Kanae wasn't mistaken, this was indeed the way they had come from before.

"It seems so, sister..." Shinobu's voice carried a hint of panic, "He's not going to send us back, is he?"

Clearly, Shinobu Kocho also noticed.

She looked at the tall but indifferent figure ahead, her eyes gradually dimming: "He doesn't want us anymore, but he still wants to send us away."

Ling Chuanche, who was walking in front, suddenly stumbled and almost fell.

Fortunately, the two butterfly sisters were too immersed in their disappointment to see this scene.

The three remained silent as they made their way back to the Demon Slayer Corps' medical facility.

Orange was airing out her quilts in the yard when she heard footsteps and turned around. When she saw that it was Ling Chuanche, her expression froze.

Then she saw the butterfly sisters behind her, heads bowed, looking like two defeated roosters. She instantly realized what had happened and shrank back a little guiltily.

Ling Chuanche ignored her and walked straight in.

Seeing that he didn't speak, Orange pretended to continue patting the blanket, secretly relieved.

When Shinobu and Kanae passed by Tachibana, they cast pleading glances at her.

Orange lowered her head guiltily, pretending not to see.

"come over."

Standing in front of the ward door deep inside, Ling Chuanche turned around and called out before pushing the door open and entering.

The two sisters exchanged a glance and followed him inside with trepidation.

As soon as I entered the ward, a strong smell of blood and medicine hit me.

Immediately following were suppressed howls and painful groans.

They were stunned.

In the room in front of us, there were more than a dozen beds, and almost every one of them was occupied by a wounded soldier.

Some team members had lost arms, with thick bandages wrapped around the severed limbs; some had tubes inserted into their bodies, their faces as pale as paper; and others were wrapped in bandages all over their bodies, like mummies, only able to breathe helplessly in bed.

Ling Chuanche stood beside them, his voice icy: "Did you see that?"

The two sisters instinctively took a step back.

"The Demon Slayer Corps is not a safe place, and we are not playing house."