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Edited 28/08/2020
(A/N): The Michael Jackson part aren't a joke, it's actually in the story.
Last time the Upper Moon Four and Five were both defeated and Nezuko conquered the sun. But unfortunately, Turles still gets away. Goku also noticed that Muzan looks like Michael Jackson from Smooth Criminal. Now it's time for everyone to heal and train. Also Goku realises something else.
Chapter 22: recovery & training:
Plans to revitalise and move Swordsmith Village had to be expedited. Once it turns to night, the demons will come. Despite the fact they were attacked by three Upper Moons, even though one got away. The village casualties were kept to a minimum. There was no time to mourn the fallen. Demons wouldn't wait. The world will never stop turning, even when human lives are lost.
That the Butterfly Estate Goku and Tanjiro are both in separate beds next to each other. Tanjiro goes oh, I see. They moved the village. Goku goes well that's a good thing.
Gotou from the Kakushi goes we've made a number of 'dead villages'. So if anything happens, they can move there. Tanjiro goes huh... Goku goes good thing they had a backup plan. Gotou says to Tanjiro. And man you were out cold for seven days. You okay to eat? And Goku you were out cold for five days. Goku goes yeah I'm okay to eat.
Tanjiro goes yeah! Kanroji-San said to eat a lot too! That person seems a little weird though. Gotou goes so apparently, the Love and Mist Pillars slept for two days, then were at full power on the third? Tanjiro goes yep! Totally respect them. Gotou thinks (you're slowly getting close, though... Oh so slowly...). He then says well, at least you're getting better quickly. Tanjiro goes yes? Gotou goes I'm so happy everyone's alive. Oh! I really wanted to ask you this. I heard something bad happened to your sister. Is she okay?
Tanjiro goes oh, yeah! She can walk in the sun now. Isn't that bad? Like, really bad? Gotou goes what's gonna happen now, though? What the heck's up with your sister? Tanjiro goes they're looking into it now, but we don't know. We don't know if she's gonna go back to human or if she's gonna become a full demon. But with a future Nezuko it's hard to tell! Goku goes future Nezuko told me some stuff. But I'm aren't going to share it. Anyway continue. Gotou goes Kocho-Sama's looking into it? Tanjiro goes no, Tamayo-San is. Gotou goes who's Tamayo-San? Tanjiro starts choking on a rice ball. Gotou goes holy shit! You're eating too fast! You're just recovering so take it easy! Goku goes even I'm eating slowly which is so odd and strange for me. Gotou goes and uhh, where are the three girls? Aoi-Chan ain't here either. Tanjiro thinks (that was close...).
Tanjiro goes none of the hunters are in serious condition now, so they're still playing around with Nezuko. Since she can speak. Goku goes well she could always speak after I waken her human side and memories. Anyway I'm going to check on her. Tanjiro goes alright Goku! As Goku walks out of the room. Gotou goes man, really? That's nice. Well things will get outta hand once that yellow guy arrives. Tanjiro goes eh?
Outside Zenitsu goes gyaaahaaaah! Aaaaaaaaggh! Aoi goes shut up! Goku thinks (oh boy). Nezuko goes welcome! Zenitsu goes SO CUTE I'M HAVING HEART ATTACKS! Aoi goes yes, please have one!
Zenitsu goes what the!? Is Nezuko-Chan speaking!? For me? Is it me? Is she working hard for me? Oh yeah, I'm back in the groove! Can we finally get married!? Aoi goes get the hell out! Goku is starting to get annoyed. Zenitsu goes NEZUKO-CHAN UNDER THE MOON WAS AMAZING, BUT NEZUKO-CHAN UNDER THE SUN IS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! WONDERFUL! MARVELLOUS! Aoi goes get away from her!
Goku goes Zenitsu, stop! Nezuko as always been able to talk after I woken up her human side and memories! You can't just go all crazy for her! She's still a demon! I swear to god there's always someone you annoys me in every dimension I have been to so far!
Nezuko goes welcome back, Inosuke, no hmmmm, ah Zenitsu! Zenitsu ends up going where the fuck is that pig? I'm gonna spit roast that thing alive... Since she said his name first! Aoi goes don't say something so disturbing! Nezuko is in shock. Goku goes Zenitsu please watch your language near Nezuko! Nezuko goes I unfortunately mostly remember Zenitsu for his moaning and whining. Zenitsu crashes to the ground in shock pain from what Nezuko said. Goku tries not to laugh at that fact.
Two days ago, Inosuke came to the Butterfly Estate due to an injury. Then he made it his goal to get Nezuko to remember his name. Even though it was easy. Also that day in the Ubuyashiki Estate, an emergency meeting was held. Sanemi goes aagh. I envy you guys, dammit. Why can't I bump into Upper Moons? Iguro goes it's not like people bump into them all the time. But how are you two doing, Kanroji, Tokito? Kanroji goes yeah! Yes, I'm feeling a lot better! She thinks (they're worried about me! Tokito goes I... am not at full strength yet... Gyomei goes if we lose any more Pillars, the Demon Hunters will be in trouble... But defeating two Upper Moons without a casualty is very noble, indeed... Shinobu goes you two recovered surprisingly quickly from this. Did anything happen? Giyu goes Oyakata-Sama, probably wants to talk to us about everything, including this.
Someone goes I'm very sorry for the wait. For our pillar meeting today, I, Amane Ubuyashiki will be attending in the place of Kagaya. Goku Black appears with Instant Transmission wearing his protective clothing and goes sorry I'm late! I over slept a bit. Amane goes it's fine, I was late myself. Black goes okay. Amane goes right now, the disease affecting our master Kagaya has gotten worse. And he sends his apologies for being unable to attend this meeting in front of you all.
Everyone looks down in shock. Gyomei goes understood... I will pray for Oyakata-Sama's flickering flame life to last a bit longer, even for just a day. And for you to stay strong, Amane-Sama. Amane goes he would like to give his thanks to all the Pillars. I'm sure you all have heard this, but we now have a demon who has conquered the sun, and she is here. Muzan Kibutsuji has mostly likely altered his goals to go after her, so that he can conquer the sun himself. The time for an all-out battle is approaching. Also, we have reports of strange marks appearing on Kanroji-Sama and Tokito-Sama during their battles against Upper Moon Four and Five. But Upper Moon Two got away. Also that the demon who conquered the sun almost killed Goku. Even though it was his plan. Also I would like to ask you two about how you got those marks and what the conditions are to obtain them.
Kanroji and Tokito both go marks? Black goes I aren't surprised that Goku tried to sacrifice himself. And the part that he survived. Carry on.
Amane goes during the Sengoku era, there were some swordsmen of the first breath who were one step away from ending Muzan Kibutsuji. They all had marks that resembled Demon Crests. Some of the Pillars are shocked. Amane goes this knowledge has been passed down though, so some people should know about this. Sanemi goes but I haven't heard of it. So why are we hiding this? Amane goes because a lot of people were brooding over the marks never appearing, and that's why. A lot of information about the marks became hazy with time. Maybe because it was never laid out in stone back then. And the Demon Hunters were on the verge of annihilation countless times, so perhaps the succession died out at some point. But we do have one piece of consistent knowledge about them. "Once one person has that mark on them, it starts spreading to others, as if they're resonating."
One of the girls goes that was how one of the swordsmen of the first breath put it. Amane goes and as of now, the person who first had this mark was not any of the Pillars here. But Tanjiro Kamado. He was the first one with the mark. But when we asked him, he had a hard time explaining how he received those marks. We could have left it off there, but then we got word that two of the Pillars received those marks as well. Goku also did tell us that Tanjiro first looked like he had a scar on his head and then it looked like that after the Final Selection since. And he doesn't know how. So please inform us, Kanroji-Sama, Tokito-Sama.
Kanroji goes o-okay! So, like, back then, my body was like, super light. And uhhh uhhh, it was like, badaaaaam! And duuurrr and budaah! Then my heart went badum badum, and my ears went screeeeee! And tinkle tankle too! As she thinks (Amane-Sama is wonderful!). Everyone looks at her with a certain look. Iguro faceplams. Kanroji goes I am sorry. I will go hide in a tidy hole now. 'She give the same type of answer as Tanjiro.'
Tokito goes but looking back on the previous battle, I became aware that a number of things were different. If you fulfil these conditions, then maybe everyone can get these marks. So, let me tell you how it works now. I couldn't move during the previous battle because i got poisoned. I was using my breaths to try and delay the poison from circulating through my bloodstream. But a boy who tried to save me nearly lost his life, and my old memories came back. Then I got so angry that I lost complete control of my emotions. I think my heart rate went over 200 bpm. And my body became burning hot. I think my body temperature went over 39 degrees.
Shinobu goes but can you move in that condition? That would've been life-threatening. Even though Goku was over 60 degrees like three times. And that was part after he part cooled down. Tokito goes well, that's why I think it can be used as a screening test. Also, Goku's case is completely different. Will you die, or will you not? That's probably the difference between those who have the mark appear, and those who do not.
Amane goes a heart rate over 200 bpm... and a body temperature of around 39 degrees? Tokitp goes yes. When Kochou-San was treating my wounds, I apparently had a fever. The temperature recorded on the thermometer was about 39 degrees. My guess is that I had the same body temperature when the mark appeared. Mitsuri thinks (oh, I see now...).
Sanemi goes tch. So it's that simple, huh? Giyu I envy those simpletons who can say tis is simple. Sanemi goes what? Giyu goes nothing. Shinobu goes so I guess getting this mark to appear will now be a high priority for the pillars. Gyomei goes agreed. Please inform Oyakata-Sama that we will do something about it, so he can be at ease. Goku Black goes I guess the mark appears when pushed to your limits. So why didn't Goku's awaken against his enemy Turles who became a demon? Also having Oyakata-Sama at ease.
Amane goes thank you very much. But I do have one thing to say regarding your mark training. Mitsuri asks what would that be? Amane goes those who have manifested the mark must participate. No matter who it has appeared for, and there will be no exceptions. Gyomei goes ahh, I see...Bur if we're really doing this, what will happen to me now... Namusan... Giyu goes now that Amane-Dono is gone, I'll take my leave. Sanemi goes whoa, hold it. Don't leave just yet, man. We oughta make our future plans now, am I right?
Giyu goes then you seven can talk about it. It's got nothing to do with me. Iguro goes what do you mean, 'Nothing to do with you'? You don't understand your position as a Pillar here. Or what? You planning on getting a head start on training without us? You didn't say a thing during the meeting. Mitsuri goes ah! Sanemi shouts hold it dammit! Shinobu goes Tomioka-San, please just tell us why. You're leaving out a lot of details. Giyu goes I'm not like you guys.
Sanemi goes wow, you're pissing me off... You said the same thing before, Tomioka. Are you making fun of all of us? Mitsuri goes n-no fighting, you guys! Let's be... Sanemi goes hold it, fuckwad! Mitsurii goes kyaah! No no no! Black goes I sense sadness and regent coming from Giyu. Everyone looks at black and back to Giyu. Gyomei heavily closes his hands sound loud. Shocking everyone. He goes take a seat... let's talk a bit more... I have a proposition...
At the Butterfly Estate:
Tanjiro goes aahhh! Haganezuka-San! So you're feeling better now? That's great! Goku goes it's good to see you Haganezuka! Man you look out of breath. Tanjiro goes you sure don't look okay, though!? Haganezuka hands Tanjiro the sword. Tanjiro goes ah, the sword... Thank you very much. Rengoku-San's hilt! Thank you for keeping Kotetsu-Kun safe...
Gotou goes please, have a seat. You okay there? Haganezuka keeps on patting. He goes bl...bla...blade... Tanjiro goes blade!? Yeah, let's look at the blade itself! Tanjiro unsheathes his sword. Tanjiro goes ah... Amazing... There's a different depth of black here... Haganezuka goes and the steel is good quality. The previous wielder must have been a very strong swordsman. The character 'Metsu' for destruction... The swordsmith who forged this blade made it to destroy all the demons. He didn't even leave a single clue about his identity. There was nothing but that character. Apparently, the demon hunters hierarchy was established after this blade was made. And that's why only the pillars get the characters 'Akki Messatsu' or 'Destroy all evil demons' on them.
Tanjiro goes oh, I see now. What an amazing sword... But i don't think I was the character when I used it last time... Haganezuka goes that's because you little goddamn dipshits took the sword from me when I only managed to finish stage one of the process. I didn't even get the fucking rust off. I'mma kill you. Tanjiro goes I'm so sorry! Haganezuka goes the fact that there are irremovable scratches on this blade right now is making me cry waterfalls. The pain is physically killing me! Thanks to you dumbasses using the blade during the grinding process. I had to restart the whole thing from fucking scratch! Tanjiro goes I'm so sorry! With Haganezuka pulling his cheek. Gotou goes but his guy had some pretty bad wunds himself. There were broken bones all over his body.
Haganezuka goes I'mma kill you! He's not listening! Listen Tanjiro. You know you're gonna have to bring me mitarash! Dumplings from now on until the day I die, right? Tanjiro goes o... okay, I'll do that! Haganezuka goes thank you very much. Take care! As he leaves.
Goku goes that's all interesting and completely new to me. Wait a minute! I still have to get over that Muzan could have reincarnated into a famous singer who died of a drug overdose. Wait another minute. Tanjiro goes what is it? Goku goes in the world with quirks. I... I remember that I passed a house. And through the window I saw an old black and white photo. Which contained a lot of people from here in it including me. Along with your earring on the wall next to it in a case. I sensed something odd. I never came around to finding out what it was. But after sensing Nezuko and future Nezuko. It was her that I sensed? Which means that the world with quirks and this one with demons is the same earth and dimension. That's too much to take in.
Tanjiro and Gotou both go huh? That is odd. Gotou goes anyway I only heard rumors about Haganezuka, but he's pretty intense. Tanjiro goes actually he was pretty mild today. It kinda looked like he was in pain. Goku goes I agree with that. Gotou goes you're both kidding...
Someone goes you people have been blabbing on and on for a while there. Tanjrio goes oh. Sorry, Genya. We're done now. Sorry about the commo-
All of a sudden Inosuke comes smashing through the window. Gotou goes aaagghhh! Inosuke! Why'd you break the window! Tanjiro goes you dumbass! Kocho-Sama's gonna kill you! Goku just shakes his head in disappoint. Genya thinks (I want a diffferent room...). Inosuke goes stronger! Stronger! Stronger! We're gonna have super hard training session now! Lots of strong people coming together to train... and some hubble dubble i can't remember what they were talking about. Tanjiro goes what do you mean? Inosuke goes no clue at all! Tanjiro goes oh, okay... Goku goes it means more advanced harder training to get even stronger quicker. Speaking of that! I wonder what father as in store for me! As he gulps. Tanjiro goes thanks Goku for telling us that. Goku goes it's no biggy. I only know since I had to do more advanced training multiple times before.
"A special training session began. It was called 'Pillar training'. Those who ranked lower than Pillars trained with them one by one. Expect Goku who's training with his father Bardock".
Usually, the Pillars wound only train their 'successors' and no one else. And that's because the Pillars were busy. Pillars had many things to do, like protecting their assigned regions, gathering information on the demons, and improving their own swordsmanship. But ever since Nezuko conquered the sun, the demons suddenly stopped appearing. It was like the 'calm before the storm'. And because of that, Pillars only had to focus on night patrol and day training now. Apparently said Zenitsu.
Tanjiro goes oh, I see! Amazing. Zenitsu goes no it's not. It's horrible. It's living hell. Who thought of this crap? That piece of shit should die. Tanjiro goes hey! The secret trick to getting better is partnering up with people who are stronger than you! Confronting the strong will make you use your breaths more and make you even stronger! Goku's stood at the door listening in. On a break from training with Bardock. Zenitsu goes if you're gonna be that forward-looking and positive, then our friendship ends todays. You're lucky that your bones are still broken. So you can snore the day away! I'm the only one who has to deal with this shit now! You get what I'm feeling here!? While biting Tanjiro's head.
Tanjiro is going ow ow ow ow! Sorry sorry! Oh, Zenitsu. I forgot to say thanks. Zenitsu goes don't talk to me, bub! Tanjiro goes no, no, wait a bit. I couldn't use one of my legs back when I was fighting Upper Moon Four. But I managed to cut his head off thanks to the lighting breath trick you taught me before. I mean, I wasn't as fast as you were, of course. But thanks. This is why having connections with other people actually does help us out. I'm sure everything you'll learn in Pillar training will help you reach a great future.
Goku goes Tanjiro's not wrong you know. I have a lot of friends that helped me out. I also learned a lot of abilities from my friends that have really saved my neck on multiple occasions. Even friends from other dimensions too.
Like Sonic's healing shake. Even though it doesn't heal me fully. But at least it allows me to continue for a bit longer. I was thinking about learning the Rasengan but I didn't since I can already do it. Also I can easily make a Ki ball and use it like a Rasengan. I mostly know this from my time in 2074 when I found this stuff out. I also hate that it's called the Naruto run when I did it before him trying to catch bubbles on King Kai's plant. Also the part that Sonic ripped off Super Saiyan but I did technically rip off his Hyper Form with Super Saiyan God and Blue. Since Hyper is a god form. Hell even the Ultra form. Wait I was in Ultra Instincts those times.
Hmm. If I remember correctly. I did read a manga and watched an anime about my life if I never ended up in those other dimensions. Including this one. So I after the Tournament of Power. I end up against a good version of Broly and an enemy called Moro. Man I really spoiled my own life. I'm also way, way above what I should be in power. I would keep on going. But I haven't got the time.
Zenitsu goes awwww, you dumbass's... You really think that will make me feel better!? Tanjiro and Goku both think (oh, he's feeling better.). A crow comes in and pecks Tanjiro's head. Tanjiro goes gyaahh! Agghh the blood! What are you doing you meanie.
The crow goes letter from Oyakata-Sama! You need to read it now! Zenitsu in the corridor is going oh, youu! I need to be there, or everyone will be useless.
Tanjiro goes letter? for me? You went through all the trouble? Hmm, I wonder what it's about? Goku goes I'm also wondering.
Outside Tengen as came back to help people train. He goes slow, slow, slow, slow! The hell are you people doing!? I got no clue! Your stamina's low as hell! This is just basic running, man. If you're gonna be this slow, beating an Upper Moon's gonna be a dream within a dream okay!? Hey hey hey, I didn't ask you to lick the ground. It's not break time yet, so go for another round! You're all useless. You've got no substance!
"Pillar training trial one: Former Pillar Tengen Uzui. Pillar training. First Uzui does the initial hazing via basic stamina training. Then Kanroji Mitsuri handles the hellish flexibility training, and Tokito Muichiro deals with the quick movement training. Then the Snake Pillar focuses on sword skill revision. The Wind Pillar handles the infinite pounding training and the Rock Pillar trains muscle reinforcement. Even the Pillars get to improve by faces waves of Swordsmen. If anyone's heart rate and temperature get high enough for the mark to appear, then everyone wins. Those who already have the mark will train so they can continuously stay in the 'marked state'. Once every member of the Demon Hunter received this information, they all became motivated to prepare for the upcoming fight. Goku decides to join in to see what their training is like. And goes somewhere with Tanjiro before that. Expect for one man."
Tanjiro is going excuse meeee. Tokiokan-Saaan. Heeeey. Helloo. Giyu-Saaan, it's ussss. Goku goes Goku Son and Tanjiroooo Kamado. Both go heeey. 'Kay, going in.
Giyu thinks (going in? No... Their going away. I must've misheard that...). Tanjiro and Goku both come in. Tanjiro goes and so everyone's training. Giyu goes I know. Tanjiro goes ah! So you knew already. Giyu thinks (so close). Tanjiro goes oh, uhh, I'll be allowed to return to duty in seven days. So can you train me when I'm out? Since Goku is mostly going to be training with his Dad and Goku Black. Goku goes he's right about me training with them. I'm mostly here helping Tanjiro get around since his leg is still part broken. Giyu to Tanjiro goes no. Tanjiro goes why not, though? I smell the anger in your body, but why're you mad? Goku goes I can see that in his aura.
Giyu goes I'm mad because you didn't master the Breath of Water. You needed to become the Water Pillar. Tanjiro goes I'm really sorry about that. I've discussed this Urokodaki-San before too. It's not rare to change breaths or create an offshoot of one. And the Breath of Water is one of the basic Breaths, so there are a lot of derivatives. Giyu goes that's not what I was talking about. Someone has to be the Water Pillar right now because the Water Pillar seat is vacant.
Tanjiro goes the Water Pillar seat is vacant? Isn't that you, Giyu-San? Giyu goes I am not the Water Pillar. Goku goes I have mastered Water Breathing. Even though and I'm being honest here. I can easily learn and master all of the Breathing form if I want too. Same with Goku Black and my Father Bardock. Well any Saiyan I think. I possibly could even make my own. Another versions of me in a different timeline version of this dimension may have done.
Giyu goes go away. Goku thinks (I want to find out why Giyu is this way.). Oyakata goes Tanjiro. How are your injuries? Unfortunately, I cannot move now. I want to talk to Giyu. But. I can't do it anymore. This is a very important time now. I want everyone to work hard as one. Would you and Goku be willing to talk to Giyu? Could you both have a serious talk with him? Tanjiro goes okay! Goku goes will do! They both accepted Oyakata-Sama's request.
Tanjiro kept talking about dull things with Giyu all afternoon and night. He really just kept talking and talking. Tanjiro goes Giyu-San! What's wrong, Giyu-San? What's wrong? And Giyu was lost. Is this going to go on forever? If I talk to him, maybe he'll stop.
After the fourth day, Giyu gave up. Goku goes man Tanjiro I was planning on stopping you but I couldn't think of a better way.
Giyu goes I never actually passed the Final Selection. Tanjiro goes eh? The Final Selection, as in the Wisteria Flower Mountain one? Giyu goes yes. Back then, there was a boy whose family got killed by demons, just like me. His name was Sabito. I went into the Selection with that peach-haired boy. I was thirteen. We got along right away because we both lost our families and we were of the same age. Sabito had a strong sense of justice, and he was a very kind boy. He was the only one who died in the Selection that year. He pretty much single-handedly defeated every demon on that mountain. Everyone aside from got accepted in that Selection. I was injured by a demon who attacked me in the beginning, so I was fading in and out. Then Sabito came and saved me. He entrusted me to another boy, then headed toward another voice crying for help. When I came to, the Selection was over. I was selected for surviving the seven days. But I am a human who couldn't beat a single demon, and I was bailed out. Can I really say I passed? I am not worthy of becoming the Water Pillar. I am not worthy of standing with the other Pillars as equals. I'm not like them. I never should've had a place among the Demon Hunters.
"Tanjiro ends up in tears and Goku tries his best not to cry. Especially after the life's that were lost in other dimensions and he blames himself for it. He doesn't want that to happen again."
Giyu goes just go take the Pillar training. That's best for you. I'll never get that mark... Maybe Sabito would've gotten it. You both don't concern yourself with me anymore. It's a waste of time. Tanjiro thinks (I'm sure Giyu-San thinks his death would be a good thing. I know how that feels so much that it hurts. How you want someone precious to survive longer than you do. And if that person dies earlier, or dies protecting you, then it feels like your flesh is being gouged out. Sabito the boy who trained me in the misty mountains. It was a weird experience two people who were already dead saved my life. Along with Goku. I see now. So Sabito and Giyu were in the same Selection. If Sabito had survived, he's be the same age as Giyuu-San. Wow amazing. He actuallly saved everyone in his Selection. I couldn't do that. I was too busy trying to protect myself. If Sabito was alive, he probably would've been an amazing swordsman. And that's probably why Giyu-San thinks his own death would be a good thing. I get him. Because I thought the same thing. RenGoku-San risked his life to protect us, and lost it. He was amazing. The strongest and nicest guy I knew. He managed to live a wonderful life to the very end. I thought it would've been better if I had died instead of Rengoku-San. Maybe would've been the one to eventually beat Muzan. But he remembers Inosuke go 'he said that he believes in us! Don't think about anything else except living up to it!' . Tanjiro still thinking goes yeah. Yeah.I know... I know. But I just don't know what i can say to Giyu-San. No matter how ashamed or embarrassed you are, you have to stay alive. Giyu-San may not accept it, but he's a Pillar now. No matter how much you badmouth yourself, and matter how much you remind yourself of painful days. Me and Goku both know nothing about Giyu-San, so I can't blame him for anything. But... But... There's only one thing I really want to ask him.).
Tanjiro goes G-Giyu-San? (Ahh, he's not stopping). Giyu-San... Goku aren't paying attendion for now. To busy having regrets. Tanjiro goes isn't whatever Sabito entrusted to you keeping you two together? Giyu Is shocked.
Giyu remembers. Falling down after Sabito punched him. Giyu goes S... Sabito... Sabito goes don't say that you'd be better off dying ever again. If you do, you and I are done. We'll stop being friends. Your sister was supposed to get married the next day. And despite knowing that, she hid you from the demons and protected you. You have nobody else? That's an insult to your sister. You can't die. Ever. That life she lost to protect you? That future she left for you? They're still with you, Giyu.
Giyu is holding his face and thinks (ouch. I can clearly remember the impact and pain of getting slapped. Why did I forget about that? The exchange I had with Sabito was really important. I didn't want to remembre. My tears just wouldn't stop. Whenever I did remember, I got so sad i couldn't do anything. Tsutako Nee-San, Sabito, sorry for being immature...). Goku is now paying attention again because of Giyu's aura.
Tanjiro is thinking (crap... He's not even twitching. Oh no. Did I say something mean? Giyu-San was already sulking a whole lot. Did I accidentally give the final blow just now? I know. We should have a speed-eating contest. Maybe if he wins, he'll feel better and start training again? Maybe. I mean, I still don't have permission to train, so I can't partner up with him. Giyu-San's a shy guy, but we don't need to talk if we're eating. It's perfect!). Goku puts his hand on Tanjiro's shoulder and says you must have remined him of a certain memory. I ended up going through some of mine I regret.
Giyu heard what Goku said. He goes Tanjiro and Goku. Sorry for the delay, but I'll go train as wel- Tanjiro cuts him off by going Giyu-San, want to have a cold Soba eating contest with me? Giyu goes why? They end up doing it anyway. Goku watched a bit and threw his capsule containing a lot of food and digs in. Giyu is now fully committed to joining the Pillar training.
Goku uses Instant Transmisson to check on Shinobu. Who's thinking about joining the training but she thinks that she's too weak. Goku is behind the door. Shinobu is thinking (I don't know is I can join the training since I'm so weak. But I am fast. But I'm not sure. Kanao goes hey Goku why are you here? Goku goes to check on Shinobu since she hasn't turned up to the training. Kaneo goes okay. Master, you're back? I'm going to train with the Wind Pillar now. Shinobu goes okay. Goku goes Shinobu you can't avoid training just because you think you're too weak. And the part that Black killed the demon who killed your sister.
Kaneo goes master is that true? Shinobu signs and goes yes. Kaneo goes but master, I want to train with you and I'm done with the Rock Pillar? Goku goes I can help train you a bit if you want. Shinobu also people could use a medic. In training and battle. Also you can help others try and improve their speed. I a master when it comes to training and fighting. Too bad I still need to improve in other stuff a bit even after learning stuff from the four other dimensions. Shinobu goes alright Goku you taught me into. Kaneo goes thanks Goku. Shinobu goes Kaneo come in.
She comes in and Goku also comes in and leans on the wall. Shinobu goes it's alright Goku. She then notices something about Kaneo and smiles at it. She goes Kanao, you've really come around. Being honest with your feelings is a good sign... Goku goes you have Tanjiro to thank for that. Even with me agreeing with what Tanjiro said may have helped a little bit.
With Tamayo:
A crow arrives and goes good evening Tamayo-San. It's dangerous to leave the window open at night. But the moon looks quite beautiful today. Very nice to meet you. I am Kagaya Ubuyashiki's messengers. You are rather good at hiding. It took me so long to find you that Ubuyashiki stopped moving in that time. Tamayo goes how... did you find this place?
The crow goes people's connections. I looked up the old owner of this house that you bought. Then during the afternoon, I kept watch over Yushiro-Kun. I may have had special training, but I'm just a crow. Nobody's going to be that vigilant of me. We could have had Goku do this but he's to busy training with his father to fight something called Cell. Anyway I don't plan on causing you any harm, so don't be alarmed.
Tamayo goes so why are you here? The crow goes hm. I sense a lot of distrust. Understandable. I suppose it's har for me to gain your trust like Tanjiro and Goku did. Tamayo thinks (what in the world are they planning? Ubyashiki are you trying to deceive me?). Tamayo goes and Yushiro?
The crow goes don't worry about Yushio-Kun. Look. You can hear his footsteps from here. So how about we talk business then? There's someone among the Demon Hunters who is well-versed in demon physiology and pharmaceuticals. We would like you ti join our research efforts, and that includes looking into the changes within Nezuko. But have you heard about future Nezuko? Tamayo goes from Goku yes. But she's not the same as this version from what he said.
The crow goes okay. Can you work with us to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji? Please come to the Ubuyashiki Estate. Tamayo sweating goes you want me, a demon to go to the Demon Hunters Headquarters?
Back with the others:
Tanjiro is fully recovered! Now he gets to join the long-awaited Pillar training sessions! Goku's thinks (Tanjiro as a lot of scars on his body. If I only had Senzu beans. So he won't have those scars.).
Tengen goes oh man! It's been a while! I heard you fought another Upper Moon. I gotta say, the only people who are in tiptop shape around here are the lucky ones. So lemme just whip that lunky body of yours back to good condition. Tanjiro goes Okay! I'll do what I can! Tengen smiles. His wifes go oh my! Hey there! You're finally here! Eat as much as you like.
Goku goes hey Tengen how many laps do you want me to do? Tengen goes with you like a thousand. Goku speeds off and comes back and goes done. I may have damaged the field. Tengen goes wow, you did. Goku ends up eating a lot and manages to leave some food for others.
Tanjiro got permission to head to the next place in just ten days.
During the ten days:
Goku goes come on father. You're going to hard. Bardock goes come on! Kakarot, try it again. Goku goes Mystic and tries to land a blow on his father and get knocked down. Goku goes full power with Kaio-Ken. Bardock goes you have gotten to three percent of my base power. Goku goes if I still had my god Ki and power not removed from my base form too. I be able to push you. Bardock goes son. You need to try and get use to Super Saiyan Three Mystic. Goku goes I know, I know. Goku ends up struggling for ten days.
At the Muichiro residence:
Goku goes with Tanjiro to try out Muichiro's training for a bit while taking a break from training with his father. Goku massively suppresses his power. Muichiro goes Tanjiro, you're even faster than before. I'm just helping your muscles ease and tense up more smoothly. That's the spirit! Once you're you're able to do that, your stamina will improve by a lot. Goku watches on smiling. Muichiro goes your body coordination is perfect. Go to the next pillar, Tanjiro. Tanjiro goes eh, you sure!? Muichiro's goes yeah. Tanjiro goes it's only been five days! Muichiro goes well, you did everything I just said.
The others go th... then, can we go... We've been here for two wee- Muichiro goes what are you even on, you incompetent nincompoops? Once you're done with those swings, we're gonna practice so hard the training area will collapse on itself. "Everyone ends up crying. The bias is so clear... Goku goes right I'm next and I'm super mega suppressed. To make it fair. Muichiro goes alright. Goku makes it fair staying equal with Muichiro. Muichiro goes wow, Goku even when who lower yourself on par with me. Your coordination is so great. Go to the next Pillar. Goku goes thanks. He thinks (this is to easy.).
Kanroji Residence:
Mitsuri goes Tanjiro-Kun and Goku-Kun, it's been so long! Come into my home! Tanjiro goes thank you very much! I'm so glad you're doing okay. Mitsuri goes and same for you! Goku goes I'm glad you're okay Misturi. She goes same for you too, Goku! Tanjiro goes do you keep bees here? I smell some really nice honey. Mitsuri goes ah! You figured it out? That's right! I sooooo loving making honey and putting it on my bread~! And with tons of butter! I pour myself some black tea at three. Oh, I'll make some pancakes, so get excited! Goku goes well, I guess I can have a snack before training. Tanjiro thinks (Batta, Burakku Tee, Pankeeki?).
Goku goes these pancakes are really good. So much for a small snack. As he keeps stuffing his face. Goku stops and goes right time for the training!
"Everyone dresses like this during Kanroji-Style training. Like a flexible girly dancing outfit. And they dance nonstop to the beat of the music. Everyone including Goku is embarrassed at what their wearing expect Tanjiro. Flexibility is hell. She apparently stretches everyone using mostly her strength. Tanjiro watches on in shock. And ends up in massive pain on his turn. Even Goku is part hurt on his turn."
Goku goes man Kanroji's training was the only one that hurt me. Especially that flexibility test. Also I felt really embarrassed with training outfits we had to wear. Tanjiro goes I agree. Goku goes well at least she's a great cook. Tanjiro goes when do you not think about food? Goku goes I don't know.
They arrive and see Iguro goes Tanjiro Kamado. I've been waiting for you. Also Goku why are you here? Goku goes I'm just trying out the Pillar training a bit when I'm on a break from training with my father. Iguro goes okay? Tanjiro goes very nice to mee- Iguro goes shut up or you're dead. Tanjiro goes ehhhh! Iguro goes I heard about you both from Kanroji. It seems she had some fun training you both. "Iguro and Kanroji both exchange letters."
Iguro goes but unlike Kanroji, I'm not a nice person. Tanjiro thinks (this guy has hated my guts ever since I met him!). Goku goes well I know your not nice. But's impossible for you to kill me. Iguro gives Goku a certain look. "If looks could kill Goku would be dead like a thousand times."
Iguro goes I'm gonna make you swing your sword while avoiding the obstacles. "The obstacles are people tied-up." Tanjiro thinks (an execution ground?). He goes uhh... did these tied-up people commit any crimes? Iguro goes well, I guess so. Crime of weakness. Crime of forgetting. Crime of taking their time. Crime of pissing me off. Tanjiro thinks (oh this looks bad...). Goku thinks (he's so messed up! I also can't believe that he as a crush on Misturi. I really shouldn't be walking around and accidently hearing some things I aren't meant to hear. But I can't do anything about my advanced hearing.).
"Thus Tanjiro began the world's most frightening training. Even though he's using a wooden sword, hitting these people would hurt them badly. And Iguro-San attacks him while weaving through these poor swordsmen. It's really scary. Because his person's sword skill invloves bending his sword in strange ways. Tanjiro gets hit on the chin. With his head accidentally hitting one of the tied-up people."
Tanjiro goes guaaaaagh! Iguro goes weak. "He's holding the same sword as Tanjiro. But how can it bend like that? His attacks slither through the tiniest of cracks and reach him. Truly like a snake. And on top of that, well, when Tanjiro tried to go through the crevices to attack, he could hear their voices! Most of them go please! Please! Please! Please! Please! Pleeeeaaase! Please don't hit me! And the fact that he could actually hear those voices hurt him a lot. His hands shook with an anxiety he had never felt before. He had to wield his sword super-accurately or tragedy would strike. But after four days... Tanjiro was actually able to wield his sword with an accuracy he never had before. He was able to avoide Iguro-San's strikes and attack on his own. The moment he sliced off the haori Iguro-San was wearing, the training was complete, more or less."
Iguro goes bye then. Also, rot in hell, you piece of shit. Don't you talk casually with Kanroji again. Goku thinks (I knew it). "Tanjiro was sad because he was hated to the very end." Tanjiro goes thank you very much... He thinks (why?). Goku goes my turn. Iguro don't hold back.
During the four days Tanjiro was training:
Goku goes right Shinobu are you ready for your bit of training from me? She goes yes! Goku goes right, you have to try and catch me. I'll be using like 1 trillionth of my power. We'll stop after you have managed to catch me. Shinobu gulps and gets ready. They both begin. Shinobu tries everything to catch Goku but nothing works. Three days later. After Goku as helped Shinobu by pointing out most of her flaws. Along with her speed improved. She manages to catch Goku. Within 3.5 days. Goku goes well that's that. You better start training others now Shinobu goes why did you only use 1 trillionth of our power and not a bit less. Goku goes oh right! I forgot to mention that I'm wearing heavily weight clothing. As he takes off an arm band and drops it on the floor, massively damaging it. She tries to pick it up and fails. She goes this weight's like a ton. Goku goes it weights like 1/5th a ton. Shinobu is shocked. As Goku puts it back on his wrist. Kaneo goes Master? Are you ready to train me, now? Shinobu goes yes. Kaneo goes thank you! While hugging Shinobu.
Goku goes well I'm going to Iguro's now. Shinobu goes good luck with him. Since he's not nice. Goku goes I will.
"Goku starts his training with Iguro and wins in like 10 minutes."
Iguro goes I don't know why you're training with us Goku. No one is anywhere near you. Goku goes sorry about that I was just trying it out. When on a break from training with my father. Iguro goes don't casually talk with Kanroji again! Goku goes what! Because you have a crush on her. Opps. Iguro tries to attack Goku and can't even get close to him. Goku goes you're not going to get through my Ki wall. As he takes his leave.
Tanjiro a bit earlier is on his way to Shinazu Dojo:
Tanjiro goes so, uhh, Shinazu-Gawa's Dojo was around here, right? The crow goes no! Turn Right at that corner there! Bird Brain! "Which is odd coming from a bird." Tanjiro goes ahh! That right. He comes across Zenistu. Who as a strange face. Tanjiro goes waaaaaaaaghh! Aaaagh Zenistu!?
Zenitsu goes l-l-l-lemme outta heeere! Tanjiro please! Tanjiro goes run? From What? Zenitsu goes I can't stand it anymore! I can't! I-I-I managed to get this far already! I had to crawl over the fence and hide myself like a lizard. I can see my corpse getting mangled! Tanjiro goes ah. As Sanemi puts his hand on the back of Zenitsu's head and angrily says choose. Go back to training or I slaughter your ass.
Zenitsu goes gimme a breaaaaakk! Tanjiro goes calm down! Zenitsu is going gyah... Gyagh! Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhh! Sanemi goes zip it! As he hits Zenitsu on the neck knocking him out. Sanemi goes carry him. Tanjiro goes ah, right. He thinks (sorry Zenitsu. There we go. Let's work hard together.).
Tanjiro carrying Zenitsu on his back goes thank you for your guidance. I'll be training with you starting today. I'll be in your care! Sanemi goes don't get cocky, bub. I haven't accepted you for shit. Tanjiro goes that's totally okay! I don't accept you either! You stabbed Nezuko, after all! Goku who just caught up heard all of that. Sanemi goes kid's got balls... Goku goes well Sanemi you do need to lighten up a bit. Sanemi goes don't you started! I don't accept you either! Goku goes well I can say what I like since you can't hurt me at all. Sanemi looks away and thinks (he's damn right! I can't do anything to harm him!). Goku goes anyway I'm going back to training with my father. I see you later.
Later on:
Tanjiro's monologue:
"Shinazugawa-San's training is hard just from looking at Zenitsu who part beaten up. It's a simple Shinazugawa-San beatdown session where he slashes at you nonstop. There's no resting until you either vomit or faint. Even Iguro-San gave more breaks. When Zenitsu woke up, he got so mad he yelled at me with blazing hatred. Zenitsu goes you dumbaaasss! Tanjiro goes ow ow ow I'm sorry! Shinazugawa-San was especially fierce against me. If I let my guard down, even for a moment, I'll get hurt so bad my injuries will regress. But thanks to Goku's training from way back I can keep up a bit but not enough. As he's hit multiple times. Tanjiro bumps and bruises. He goes it's just day one. This is bad... I'm bruised and covered in vomit... I feel completely heart-broken."
Meanwhile with Bardock, Goku, Emily and Future Nezuko:
All four are heavily training. Goku is having the most trouble out of everyone since he's the weakness in base. But the second strongest when transformed in Super Mystic. Goku, Emily and Nezuko are all trying to dodge attacks from Bardock and try to land a blow on him. While all in base form. Bardock is massively holding back. Goku, Nezuko and Emily all go Kiao-ken times 10 and still fail.
Bardock goes okay! Nezuko and Emily! You can use your demon transformations if you improve the same amount in them as base. Nezuko goes we both do actually. Goku goes I better catch up to you Nezuko incase we have to do the fusion dance. Nezuko goes I can't believe I'm saying this but you're right Goku. We propellry might end up having to do the fusion dance against Cell. Goku goes Emily's to powerful to fusion with using the dance. Anyway the trump card is you and me fusing with the dance and then potara fusing with my father Bardock. Bardock goes I don't want to fuse. But I'll do it if we don't have a choice. As they resume their training with Nezuko and Emily in their fully morphed demon forms. "Goku Black can't train since he can't be in the sun. He could use a Ki barrier, but that will make him lose energy quicker."
Back with Tanjiro:
He hears wait up, Aniki! Tanjiro thinks (Genya's voice.). Genya goes I wanna talk to you about something. Sanemi goes wow, you're annoying. You know I have no brother. Now cut the crap or I'll shred you to pieces. Genya is upset. Tanjiro is watching and listening from peaking around a corner.
Goku, Bardock, Emily and Nezuko have all finished their training for now. Goku goes to check on Tanjiro by teleporting behind him. Goku Tanjiro turns around and puts his finger over this mouth telling Goku to be quiet. Goku nodes. They both listen in. Sanemi goes don't talk to me like we're buddy-buddy. From what I've seen, you have no talent whatsoever. Just leave the demon hunters. Those who can't use breaths have no right to be called swordsmen. Genya goes ...but..
Sanemi starts walking off. Genya goes w... wait, Aniki! I've always wanted to apologize to you. Tanjiro thinks (go Genya! Don't lose, Genya! Sanemi goes yeah, I seriously don't give a shit. Now go screw off. Genya goes but... I... Even ate demons... so I could fight... Which shocks Sanemi. Who goes you what? What did you say? You... Demons? You ate them?
Sanemi moves so fast. Genya thinks (he disapp..?). Tanjiro rushes out going Genya! Tanjiro manages to push him out of the way in time. Stopping Sanemi from Genya's eyes out and accidently goes through the window. Goku just watches on. Zensitu outside see them go through the window and goes waaaaaaaaahh! Some of the other slayers in training go he's back! He's back! The heartless evil man! Hide! Pretend to be dead!
Zensitu thinks (ehhh! You're gonna die, Tanjiro! What the hell!? Did he just crash through the building?). Tanjiro goes please stop this! Zensitu thinks (what is that distirted rasping noise...) Sanemi comes out of the building. Zensitu think panics (waaaaaaaghhh! The old man's gone berserk! He's beating the crap out of everthing, even outside the training area!).
Tanjiro goes what are you doing!? Are you trying to kill Genya!? Sanemi goes I'm not killing him. That would be easy, but against the code of conduct. I'll just leave him incapable of regenerating. When he does. He can quit the demon hunters and I'll forgive him. Tanjiro goes oh, come on! You don't have the right to go that far! Don't force him to quit! You said you don't have a brother! Don't speak as if Genya had a choice! It doesn't matter if he has talent or not, he's risking his life to fight the demons. If you say you're not his brother, then I won't let you get in Genya's way. If he wasn't around, then we wouldn't have beaten the Upper Moon. I won't let you harm him in any way! Sanemi goes okay. Then I'll incapacitate you first.
Goku thinks (should I step in? No Tanjiro's got this.). Tanjiro thinks (he's coming... he's...). Sanemi lands a punch on Tanjiro. Zensitu goes wagh... Tanjiro! Goku calmly watches on. Sanemi thinks (this guy! He stopped my blow!). Tanjiro manages to kick Sanemi at the back of his head. Zensitu goes waaaaaaaaghhhhh! He actually landed a blooww! Tanjiro goes Zenitsuuu! Get Genya out of here! Please!
Zensitu goes shit... You... you big dumbass! Dumbass! Don't say my name! And giv a better signal, dammit! Genya shouts Tanjiro! Almost avoids a kick from Sanemi. Tanjiro thinks (he cut my ear just by grazing it with a kick! I have to go all out!). Sanemi goes damn. You sure have balls bitch. You wanna die? No problem. I'll slaughter your ass. Tanjiro goes I'm not holding back anymore. Sanemi goes hmm.
Goku thinks (Tanjiro was holding back wow. And he still as the Kiao-ken.). Genya goes wait, Aniki! Tanjiro's got nothing to do with this! Zensitu tries to pull Genya away. Genya goes who the hell are you!? Lemme go! Zensitu goes let those guys argue! We gotta run for it! You're his brother!? That thing's not human! I'm so sor... Genya goes don't talk bad about my brother! But we're on the same side!
"After that, everything turned into a mess. Tanjiro and Sanemi are both going blow to blow. Until Tanjiro goes Kiao-Ken times Two! And lands multiple blows on Sanemi knocking him to the ground and unconscious."
Goku goes well, that told him. So where you holding back at all of the other training sessions? Tanjiro goes yes, I was. So you're on par with the Pillars that's a good thing.
"Later on. Tanjiro got an official scolding from the higher-ups with a bit of paise for beating the Wind Pillar in a fight. And his training with the Wind Pillar not only came to a halt, but he was also banned from approaching was unable to help mediate and repair the Shinazugawa brothers' relationship."
Tanjiro goes this wasn't how I wanted to do things... and the mark's not showing up. Maybe the training isn't working. Zensitu goes oh, it's working alright. You actually knocked the Wind out of the dude, lierally! That's so badass. Tanjiro goes really now. Zensitu goes and seriously, we're still in the mountains!? Where the hell is the rock Pillar's home!? Tanjiro goes maybe we're almost there? Goku goes stop shouting Zensitu! I don't want my hearing damaged!
Tanjiro goes a waterfall! And there's people... This is what I heard. At one time Buddha was staying in the jeta grove, near the city of Starvasti. Inosuke is also in the waterfall.
Tanjiro and Zensitu both go waaaaaaaghhh! Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaghhhh! Goku goes seriously my ears. The Rock Pillar Gyomei goes if you... erase your mind...Even fires will become cold... Welcome... to my training ground... While having to huge logs with stones tied to them on his back while standing in fire. Tanjiro and Zensitu both freak-out. Goku goes finally training with a lot of heavy weights. Oh and I can easily erase my mind. I do that a lot.
TBC
(A/N):
Sorry I cut this off here. The training does continue. But there's a gap. Since Upper Moon Two Azaka and Upper Moon Two Doma are both dead. But Tanjiro here at this point is already above his cannon. He's currently on par with most of the Pillars. Also with Kiao-ken. Even if Azaka was still alive he wouldn't stand chance anyway. Tanjiro against Muzan without Kaio-ken ends up a small bit above cannon. Like 1.2 to 1.25 times above cannon.
Goku did do some of the Pillar training to see what it's like. Also I did save Shinobu from dying at least.
Next time the training continues and the final battle against Muzan begins. But Goku as to fight two enemies in a three-way free for all. But another two enemies also return.