Sakonji Urokodaki left, but Sam Miller's heart did not rest easy. Although there was no fight with Urokodaki, he was acutely aware of the importance of his own strength.
Though unwilling to admit it, he had to face the reality that if he were to fight Urokodaki now, he would likely be at a disadvantage.
This is the reality he must confront and change.
The door opened, and a small figure walked in.
She had black hair and purple pupils, styled in a side ponytail, a knee-length black pleated skirt, white boots, and a white cape with a dark pink bow tie.
Seeing Kanao Tsuyuri walking over, he was slightly surprised. He remembered telling Kanao to stay outside. Kanao was usually very obedient.
Why had she suddenly walked in?
"Have you found your own will?"
Looking at the girl who still walked over like a puppet, Sam's lips curled into a happy smile.
Obviously, Kanao's symptoms had improved significantly, and she was one step closer to opening her heart.
Kanao walked in front of him, then naturally grabbed his hand, looking at him seriously with her beautiful but seemingly emotionless purple eyes.
He stretched out his hand, rubbed Kanao's little head, and hugged her in his arms.
Beside him, Kanae and Shinobu Kocho silently watched the scene.
This was not the first time they had seen this human girl relying on this demon.
Holding Kanao in his arms, Sam raised his head and his eyes fell on the Kocho sisters.
Stared at by Sam's golden eyes, Kanae remained calm, but Shinobu was visibly unsettled.
Because, whenever she was stared at by Sam's golden eyes, she couldn't forget her embarrassed side in the cave.
It was a very shameful memory.
"Just now, thank you," Sam sincerely thanked the Kocho sisters.
Just a moment ago, when Water Pillar Urokodaki showed killing intent toward him, the Kocho sisters chose to stand by him.
At that time, he hadn't expected it.
But it happened.
For whatever reason, he felt indebted to them.
Moreover, he could sense that Urokodaki's change of heart might have a lot to do with the sisters' attitudes.
"I... just don't want you to die so quickly," Shinobu turned her head, unwilling to admit that she had sided with Sam just now.
Sam smiled and didn't mind.
"I need to rush back to headquarters to report the situation, so I need to leave first," Kanae said seriously, looking at Sam.
The cooperation between Sam and the Demon Slayer Corps needed to be reported as soon as possible. At the same time, the information about Muzan Kibutsuji's ability to change his appearance also had to be conveyed to Kagaya Ubuyashiki quickly.
This information was very important.
"Sister, I'll go back with you too," Shinobu said hastily.
Kanae shook her head, reaching out to touch her sister's head. "Please help take care of Sam for me during these days."
Although the Water Pillar had let go of his killing intent, Kanae was still a bit worried. Leaving her sister here, if something happened, her sister could handle it.
"Okay," Shinobu muttered, a bit reluctant, as she still preferred staying with her sister.
At this time, Sam picked up the bamboo hat that had been placed on the ground, put it on again, and covered the ghost horns on top of his head.
After putting on the bamboo hat, Giyu and Tsutako Tomioka also walked in.
"Sir... are you okay?" Giyu looked at Sam with some concern.
Although Tsutako didn't speak, her eyes were full of concern. Just now, although there was no battle, they could still keenly sense the tension in the air.
"No," Sam shook his head, stepped forward, and patted Giyu's shoulder. "The very powerful old man I told you about before is Mr. Urokodaki. If you want to learn skills, you can go to him."
Giyu's eyes lit up at this, but immediately, he felt a bit dejected. "Mr. Urokodaki, is he willing to teach me?"
"How will you know if you don't try?" Sam patted Giyu's shoulder encouragingly.
"I see," Giyu nodded, showing a determined look.
At this moment, Sam turned his attention to Tsutako again. Due to the previous incident, Tsutako was obviously a little downcast.
"Don't dwell on the past. Try to find your own happiness; that's what life should be about."
"Marriage is a big event. Don't just let it happen like last time."
He spoke softly.