After a few days, Kanae went to see Kie and her family. "Kie-San, how are you doing today?" she asked. "Oh, I'm alright. Nezuko is still asleep, but I helped cook lunch for Tanjiro and your Students. I was wondering where you'd gone" the Kamado woman replied. "Sorry about that, I had a mission. Anyway, I wanted to ask you something." The Hashira began. "Oh, yes? What is it?" Kie asked curiously. "I was wondering if you would like to be one of my Students, along with Kanao?" Kanae asked. The Mother blinked, 'I didn't even get the chance to ask her myself' she thought. "I understand that you might not want to, what with your normal way of life, you would probably not have any inclination to learn to use a sword-" Kanae began, before being cut off by the other woman: "yes!" she cried. "Oh, I'm sorry for interrupting you, but, yes, I would like to train under you! I want to do anything I can to protect my children. If that means becoming a Demon Slayer, then I'll do it!" Kie exclaimed in determination.

"Well, I didn't expect quite that level of conviction, but I can defiantly understand where it came from," she smiled gently, "alright, I'll train you to be a Demon Slayer" the Kocho woman agreed. "Um, Kocho-San?" Tanjiro spoke up from her side, making the other woman turn to look at her, "yes Tanjiro-Kun?" she asked. "Could you train me too?" he asked. "Absolutely not! I've already lost the rest of my children! I won't let you do something so dangerous too! What if you die? What will I do then? Please Tanjiro, just stay here where it's safe and look after Nezuko, alright?" Kei begged. Tanjiro sighed, but agreed to do so. He then left the room to watch over his younger sister, "good luck with your training Mom!" he called out as he went. Kie nodded and waved to her Son. Then she followed Kanae out of the building. Upon reaching a garden, the woman looked around, "right, the first thing I want to do is find out your current limit on your stamina. Once I know hoe much you can handle at the moment, then I can begin to work out a training regimen for you" Kanae decided. "Okay. I'll do my best" Kie replied with a nod.

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The Hashira had the Kamado Matriarch do jogging, push-ups and sit-ups. After doing 25 sit-ups along with 30 push-ups and three laps, Kie collapsed to the ground, gasping for air. "Alright, that was good for a test. Now I know your current limits" Kanae said, helping the woman to sit up and handing her a bamboo container of water. "Ah *pant* thank you Kanae-San. *Pant* I don't normally, do that much exercise, *sigh*" Kie sighed as she took the water and drunk it. "The Master wants to see Nezuko-Chan tonight" the Flower Breath User said softly. The other woman choked on the drink of water she'd just taken, coughing, before eventually catching her breath, "she'll, be okay, won't she? I mean, the other Hashira won't hurt her, right?" Kie asked worriedly. Kanae smiled slightly, "I promise I will do everything I can to ensure you daughters safety" she replied. The other woman sighed and stood up, "I think I'm going to do some more training. Maybe I'll be able to get my mind off what you just said" Kie decided.

The older of the 'Butterfly sisters' frowned and stood up. She really hoped that she could convince the others to spare Nezuko. As she left, the Kamado Matriarch continued her training, 'I can't let them kill Nezuko. She and Tanjiro are all I have left! I know that she would never harm humans, much less try to eat them. Please, let them spare her!' she thought.

PF

Meanwhile, as Nezuko was asleep, and didn't seem to be about to wake up anytime soon, Tanjiro wasn't sure what to do. He supposed he could go for a walk, that always helped clear his mind. The 13-year-old teen looked down at his sleeping younger sister and took her hand, "I'll be back soon, okay Nezuko?" he whispered to her. Then he stood up and left the room. When he did, he was met with the three younger girls that lived and worked there. "Oh, hello. Sumi, Kiyo and Naho, right?" he asked with a gentle smile. "That's right" the three girls said at the same time, "and you're Kamado-San, right?" Sumi replied. "Oh, yes, that's right," he bowed, "thank you for letting my family and I stay in your home" he said gratefully. "Well, Master Kanae wanted to let you stay here, so we don't mind either" Kiyo said cheerfully. Tanjiro nodded, "I understand. I was just going to have a walk and look around.

I hope you all don't mind" he explained. "Oh no, not at all" Naho shook her head, "feel free Mister Tanjiro" she said. The young teen smiled, "thank you. I'll be going now then" he replied with a bow. Tanjiro then walked through the Butterfly Mansion, looking around, 'this place is so big! Miss Kocho must be very wealthy to own a house like this' he thought. 'I hope Nezuko will be alright here. I do trust Miss Kocho, and I'm sure she wouldn't hurt my sister. But I don't know about the others. These Hashira that Miss Kocho told us about. If they really hate Demons as much as said they do, what happens if they find out about Nezuko?' he clenched his fists, 'I can't, no, I won't let anyone take more family from me. I'll protect Nezuko and Mom no matter what!' Tanjiro thought. He finally made it outside and shaded his eyes from the sun, 'Miss Kocho told us that Demons burn up under sunlight. Maybe it's a good thing Nezuko is asleep right now'. The teen walked through the garden as he let his mind wander. 'I know Mom doesn't want me to become a Demon Slayer because of the danger. But if anything happened to her, I would never forgive myself.' Tanjiro clenched his fists, not realising that he had left Kanae's garden and was now wandering through the garden's of the other Hashira's.

A white-haired man with scars all over him looked up in confusion from where he was training with a green-tinted katana. The teen left his front garden before he could say anything. The scarred man considered going after the burgundy-haired kid, but shook his head and returned to his sword forms. Tanjiro frowned, 'I'm the eldest Son. That means that it's my responsibility to protect my family- just like Father did. But if I don't get stronger-' Tanjiro's gaze turned hard as he remembered the bloody corpses of his family and he clenched his fists, 'I'll lose Mom and Nezuko too! And I'll never be able to make whoever it was who did that to my family pay!' he stopped and clenched his eyes shut tight, frustrated with his own weakness, fists trembling as he clenched them harder and harder. "Well now, what do we have here?!" a loud, boisterous voice called from in front of him. Tanjiro was finally snapped out of his thoughts when he smelled a new scent right in front of him then noticed the shadow that had fallen over him. He looked up, seeing a tall man with shoulder-length blond and red coloured hair and red eyes standing over him.

"Oh! I'm sorry! I didn't mean to almost walk into you" Tanjiro apologized, stepping back and bowing, "forgive me Sir" he said sincerely. The man smiled, "hah! It's fine! Well, you must have been deep in thought young man! There's nothing wrong with that! Just don't let your thoughts consume you! You need to remember to live in the moment as well!" he replied. Tanjiro stared for a moment, before smiling, "yes Sir, I understand" he said gratefully. There was a moment of silence, before the 13-year-old realised that he still hadn't introduced himself, "oh! I'm sorry. My name is Tanjiro Kamado, it's nice to meet you Sir" he said. "It's nice to meet you too! My name is Kyojuro Rengoku! Tell me Kamado, would you have any desire to become a Demon Slayer?" Rengoku asked. "I-" he paused. This was what he wanted. But he didn't want to disappoint his Mother, not when she was working so hard herself. But Rengoku was waiting for a response, "I want to. I want to protect my Mom and little sister more than anything. Especially since I couldn't be there for my other younger siblings when they needed me. But, my Mom is working so hard, to become a Demon Slayer to protect us, and I- I don't know, I guess I don't want to worry her either" Tanjiro explained.

Tanjiro looked up, "I just want to protect them, no matter what I have to do! If becoming a Demon Slayer means that I can do that, then yes, I want to become a Demon Slayer!" he replied firmly. "HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Now that's what I like to hear! You've got a fire burning brightly within you Young Kamado! I've decided-" Rengoku seemed to become many times bigger and a wind blew his cloak back, "leave it to me! I will train you!" he cried dramatically. "Thank you, but- where did that wind come from?! And how did you get so big?!" Tanjiro exclaimed. The teenager let out a breath and smiled, 'but still, now I've got myself a Teacher. I hope Mom doesn't get too mad at me' he thought.

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That night, Kanae checked on Nezuko, as she was still asleep. "It doesn't seem like she's going to wake up. I may have to tell the Master to postpone the meeting" she decided. Both Kie and Tanjiro breathed a silent sigh of relief at the news. The Hashira turned to look at the two Kamado's, "I'll be back soon. Dinner is almost ready, so please, help yourselves when it is" Kanae said. Then she left to begin getting ready for her meeting. After she had gone, Kie turned to her Son, "would you like to bathe first?" she asked. Tanjiro shook his head, "oh no please, you go have one first. After all, you have been training all day" he replied. His Mother smiled, "thank you dear. I'll run you one after I get dressed" she decided. As the woman was leaving, Tanjiro was thinking about the training that he would begin tomorrow. At least his Mother would be busy with her own training and shouldn't even notice that he was gone.

'I'm sorry for lying to you Mom, but I have to do this. I hope when you find out you'll forgive me somehow' he thought. Tanjiro sat down in front of Nezuko, who seemed to be sleeping peacefully, "I hope you'll wake up soon Nezuko. Mom and I are really worried about you," he said softly, moving a piece of the young Demon's hair out of her face. Then he shook his head, "no! I have to believe in her! I have to!" he cried. "Why are you yelling?" a monotone voice that Tanjiro didn't recognise asked. The teen yelped and turned around, instinctively pulling the blanket up over Nezuko's head to hide the fact that she was a Demon. A girl was standing in the doorway. She was dressed in a pink kimono top and dark pink hakama's. She had long black hair done up in a side ponytail and purple eyes. She looked to be about his age. She stared at him, blinking, before flipping a coin from her hand. She caught it, before looking at it. Then she turned her attention back to Tanjiro, "is that a Demon?" she asked, only her voice had no inflection in it.

It was more like a statement, worded like a question. Tanjiro sniffed, 'that's weird. She doesn't smell like anything' he thought with slight confusion. But he was more worried than anything. "Yes, she's a Demon, but she hasn't hurt or eaten anyone," he began, trying to keep calm. The girl didn't have a sword on her, so he relaxed minutely, "this is my little sister. She, our Mom and myself were invited to live here by Miss Kocho. I promise, Nezuko won't hurt anyone" Tanjiro replied. The girl said nothing, only flipped her coin again. Whatever decision she made, she looked up, "my Master hasn't ordered me to kill this Demon, Nezuko, so I won't" she said calmly. The oldest of the Kamado Siblings sat up slightly as the girl stopped in front of him. She flipped her coin again, 'Heads I tell him my name, Tails I don't' she thought. The coin landed on Tails. So the girl stayed silent. Smelling the fact that the girl had no intention of attacking his sister Tanjiro sat up completely, "thank you for not attacking her. I don't know what I'd do if I lost my little sister too" he said gratefully.

Kanao just smiled at him. "My name is Tanjiro Kamado. What's your name?" he asked. Kanao flipped her coin again. This time it landed on heads, "My name is Kanao Tsuyuri" she said. Then fell silent again. Tanjiro looked back at Nezuko and adjusted her blanket again so it was covering her without the possibility of smothering her. Kanao looked down at the sleeping Nezuko. For the first time a thought crossed her mind that wasn't about her coin: 'I didn't know that Demons slept'. There was silence in the room for a while, until Kanao flipped her coin again. Tanjiro looked over at her, before the girl spoke, "are you going to be training under Master Kanae like your Mother Tanjiro?" she asked blankly. Tanjiro looked down at his sister, "no, I won't. My Mom doesn't want me to train, so I'll just be looking after Nezuko" he replied. Kanao blinked at him, 'that wasn't the whole truth. But I won't ask again. I don't need to know and Master hasn't asked me to ask him' she thought. Suddenly Tanjiro looked at the door, making the 13-year-old girl look at the door as well.

"Tanjiro, it's time for your bath!" Kie called as she slid open the door. Only to find her Son sitting with Kanae's Tsuguko, Kanao. The girl stared emotionlessly at her. "Hey Mom. I was just talking to Kanao while I waited for you" he said as he stood up. Kie nodded in understanding, "I see, and were you enjoying your conversation?" she asked, smiling kindly at the young girl who looked t be about Tanjiro's age. 'So this is Kanao. I haven't had a chance to talk to my sibling student yet' she thought to herself. Tanjiro nodded, "yes. She was just telling me that she wouldn't hurt Nezuko" he replied with a smile. His Mother nodded, "is that right?" she asked, looking over at the black-haired girl. Kanao nodded, "Master hasn't ordered me to, so I won't" she said simply. Kie smiled gratefully, "thank you Kanao-Chan. I'm grateful. Also, if it's not too much trouble, could you not talk about Nezuko with anyone but your Master? We don't want to take the chance that someone else finds out and, well, kills her" she explained.

"Alright" the girl said. "Anyway Tanjiro. You need to go wash up before we eat dinner" Kei told her Son. Tanjiro nodded in agreement, "alright," he turned to Kaneo, "it was nice meeting you. I hope we can talk again soon" he said with a bow of his head. The younger Tsuguko watched him leave, before turning back to look at the two female Kamado's. She bowed to Kie slightly in respect, before leaving. 'She's a little strange. Still, I hope this means that Tanjiro has made a friend. He was always so busy helping me and his siblings, and the town was so far away, he never made any friends with children his own age. Kanao seems like a good girl, I think she would make a good friend for Tanjiro' she thought. "Okay Mom, I'm going to go have my bath now" Tanjiro said. "Alright Son, dinner should be ready by the time you've finished" his Mother replied as her Son left the room. After that, Kei was only left with Nezuko, who continued to sleep. "I wonder how long you're going to sleep for dear" she said out loud, caressing her daughters cheek and adjusting a bit of her hair. "Still, if you need to sleep, then take as long as you need Nezuko" she said.

Kie sighed and let her thoughts wander, 'Tanjuro, dear. I hope you're taking care of the rest of our children for me' she thought, sending a prayer to her husband.

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Nezuko had woken up later that night and she shrunk into her toddler form to make it easier for her Mother to carry her. 'It's not just her size either. Since becoming a Demon, Nezuko has seemed to at more like a toddler too. Not that I mind' Kie thought as she walked towards the Master of the Demon Slayer Corps with her daughter in her arms and her Son by her side. Tanjiro watched his Sister and Mother with a worried frown. Although he couldn't help but smile slightly when he saw Nezuko cuddle into their Mother's chest and close her eyes, just like when she was the age she looked, 'I really hope everything goes well tonight. If anyone tries to kill Nezuko, Hashira or not, I won't hesitate to fight them!' he thought to himself. Kanae frowned in thought, 'I really hope Nezuko is spared. I've only spent a few days with this Demon- no, this child- and I can say for sure that she doesn't mean harm on any humans. Although, that doesn't mean that she will always be able to control herself,' she clenched her fists, 'this is a once in a lifetime opportunity. A chance for my dream to come true! Please, don't kill her' the Flower Hashira prayed.

(Meanwhile, outside the Ubuyashiki home)

The Hashira were talking amongst themselves. "I wonder why Kanae isn't here yet? I heard that she got back this morning" Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Hashira wondered out loud. "I'm wondering what this meeting is going to be about. I don't think anything happened lately that warrents one" Obanai Iguro, the Serpant Hashira said. "I heard it meeting has to do with one of her previous missions," Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira replied, staring straight ahead with pale, sightless eyes. "Whatever. I just hope she gets here soon. I have training to get to" the Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa replied with an annoyed scowl. "Are you sure you aren't just worried and want to know if she's alright as soon as possible?" Mitsuri asked teasingly. "No! Shut up Mitsuri! Before I cut all your hair off!" The white-haired Wind-Breath-User growled. But his cheeks were just the slightest bit pinker. "What did you say to her?" Iguro hissed threateningly, while his pet snake and friend, Kaburamaru did the same. Muichiro Tokito was staring up at the sky absent-mindedly, 'was that an owl or a bat that just flew by?' he wondered. Kyojuro Rengoku stood in his flame-decorated haori like usual, "I wonder what the Master has called us here to discuss. Whatever it is, I am sure it will be of great importance!" he exclaimed with a smile.

Tengen Uzui grinned, "I hope it'll be something exiting!" the duel-wielder replied. Suddenly the twin daughters of the Master walked out, "the Master has arrived" the said in sync. All the Hashira instantly knelt before the balcony, as the two girls slid open the doors and took their Father's hands to help guide him out. The Master stared ahead sightlessly, "I am glad that you could all make it to this meeting. Although I hear that one of my children is running a little late" Kagaya Ubuyashiki commented lightly. "Yes Master! Kanae is running late! I am sure she has a good reason!" Kyojuro exclaimed. "It is no problem at all Kyojuro. I happen to know that she has a good reason already" the man replied. Kanae arrived a few minutes later, "I apologize for my lateness Master, but I have brought the people you requested" she said with a bow. The young man turned sightless eyes to the woman and nodded, "I see. Thank you for bringing them Kanae" he replied with a smile.

Slowly, cautiously, Kie walked into the garden, holding Tanjiro's hand tightly in nervousness and carrying a shrunken Nezuko in her arms. The young Demon was wrapped in a blanket to hide her from the other Hashira's for the moment. Nezuko looked up at her Mother, blinking. "Um, hello Sir, everyone," the woman bowed her head at Kagaya, then the other Hashira "my name is Kie Kamado, and these are my children. My oldest, Tanjiro," she nodded towards the teen, who bowed respectfully, then gestured to the bundle in her arms, "and my daughter Nezuko" she introduced them, taking a nervous breath as she looked around. So these were the other Hashira. There was certainly an intimidating aura about them. The sightless man smiled warmly at them, "it's a pleasure to meet you all. My Name is Kagaya Ubuyashiki. Kamado-San, would you please take your daughter's cloak off? I would like to introduce her to my children properly" he asked gently. Kie trembled nervously. What if they immediately attacked Nezuko the moment they saw her? The Leader of the Demon Slayer Corps seemed to sense her hesitance, "I promise you, no harm will come to Nezuko-Chan while you are here. I will make sure of it" Kagaya's tone of voice didn't change, it was still soft and gentle, but their seemed to be something else in his inflection, and it made all the other Hashira, aside from Kanae flinch.

'What could Oyakata-Sama mean by that?' Sanemi thought, narrowing his eyes at the bundle in the woman's arms. Kie took a breath, and Tanjiro squeezed her hand in reassurance. His eyes were focused on all the Hashira, if any of them tried anything to hurt his sister, he was ready to headbutt them to hell, he didn't care if they were stronger than him. He wouldn't allow anyone to harm her. He watched as his Mother gently placed Nezuko down on her feet, and slowly removed the blanket. He watched as everyone tensed at the sight of his sister, and Tanjiro tensed, ready to defend her if he had to. Even if his efforts didn't amount to much, he would do anything he could. Their was a heavy silence, until Sanemi broke it by exploding from his place kneeling on the ground. The motion was too fast for the two Kamdo's to see, and both widened their eyes. The white-haired man appeared right in front of Nezuko, sword poised to cut off her head. Tanjiro began to move, while his Mother let out a horrified cry.

Before the attack could connect, Kanae was there, blocking the other Hashira's sword with hers. Sanemi's eyes widened, and he leapt back, "what the fuck Kocho?! What the hell are you doing?!" he demanded furiously. This seemed to break everyone out of their shock, and the other Hashira began to move. Tanjiro threw himself in front of Nezuko, wrapping his arms around her and clenching his eyes shut, as it seemed to his eyes that a hail of steel was flying towards them, 'I'm sorry Mom, everyone' he thought, holding his little sister tight. Kie picked up a branch from the ground and breathed. Her determination to protect her last remaining family burned brightly in her chest, and she moved faster than she ever had in her life, to place herself between her children and the incoming attacks, 'Hinokami Kagura! Burning Bones, Summer Sun!' Kie used the branch to deflect every blow aimed at them. And just in time too. As her body wasn't used to this much strain, the effort of using the breathing technique and fending off the attacks drained her stamina dry.

When the final attack landed, she barely managed to block the blow and absorb it's momentum, before her branch snapped and she nearly collapsed to the ground, trembling and desperately gasping for breath. "Mom!" Tanjiro cried as his Mother stood in front of them, still holding her arms out to protect them with her own body, "I won't *pant* allow anyone to harm my children *pant* ever again!" she yelled, before pain flared in her chest and she stumbled, legs unable to support her anymore. Kanae was there in an instant and caught her student before she could hit the ground. She was speechless, "what in the world was that?!" she eventually gasped. Giyu stared at the woman in shock, before looking down at the ground near her feet. There, cut in half, and smoking at the cut part, was a fairly thick tree branch. His eyes widened, 'she defected all of our blows instantly- with a stick?!' he thought. Kie slowly regained her breath, the pain in her chest beginning to fade slightly, but her limbs were still shaking. Even so, she looked up and glared at the Hashira, "I don't care if you're the strongest Demon Slayers there are. I refuse to allow you to harm my children!" she cried fiercely, before falling into a coughing fit.

'I-I had no idea, that the backlash for using the Hinokami Kagura was so intense! And I only used it for a few seconds!' she thought. Finally getting over their shock, the other Hashira got ready to attack the Demon again, when a calm voice spoke up: "everyone, please calm yourselves" Kagaya began. "But Master! That's a Demon! Why is Kocho protecting it?!" Obanai cried furiously. "She's a traitor, that's why!" Sanemi exclaimed, but his response was slightly delayed, 'Kanae, why?' he thought in despair. "I have come to believe, through Kanae's reports, that this Demon, Nezuko Kamado, will not attack or attempt to eat humans" Kagaya replied. "That is not possible! Demons eat humans, that is the way it is and has always been!" Kyojuro exclaimed cheerfully. "Yes, as unfortunate as it is. While I would love to believe in Kanae's dream of Demons and humans co-existing, it is simply not possible in real life" Kanroji added sadly.

"Exactly. We should kill it now, before it eats them" Obanai said. "My daughter *pant* would never eat anyone! *pant* much less us!" Kei cried, coughing again. "If she's family, of course you're gonna be biased. We can't trust anything you say!" the Serpent Hashira continued. "I have been with the Kamado's since Nezuko was transformed into a Demon. Not once has she attempted to eat or harm her family members or any other humans. In fact, I believe she uses sleep as a way to regain her strength and heal faster." Kanae explained "*huff*" Sanemi snorted, "I bet she's just lulling you into a false sense of security. Since it seems you don't understand anything, I will show you myself!" the Wind Hashira took out his blade and cut his own arm. Tanjiro and his Mother stared in surprise, while Nezuko tensed up, "now you'll see. No Demon can ever be more than what they are! A man-eating monster!" he cried.

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Nezuko clenched her fists as she stared at the blood. She started breathing harder, saliva building in her mouth. "Well? Come on Demon, come have a bite. It'll be your last meal before I cut off your head!" Sanemi sneered. Everyone watched silently as the Demon girl trembled on the spot. Sweat built on her skin as she really felt her hunger again, like when she first got turned. She gasped for breath through her nose as her saliva dripped down her chin and onto the ground. She was so hungry! So very, very hungry. 'Just one bite. Please, just one. I want it, I need it!' she thought, taking a step forwards. Then an image flashed into her mind. Of a man in black attacking her, and four other people. No, those were children. She recognised them. They were- suddenly an explosion of voices and images could be heard in her head: "AAAAAHHHHHHH!" The smaller girl screamed as she was slashed deeply across the chest. "Run big sister!" a shorter black-haired boy with a green and black scarf cried, before being stabbed through the chest. "Hanko! Big brother Takeo!" the short-haired boy screamed with tears of terror in his eyes before he too was cut down, falling onto his back.

Terrified, she watched as the man walked towards the bed that held the small boy. She had to protect him at least! She picked him up, wrapping her arms around him and rushed out the door as fast as she could, "Mother! Big Brother, help u-!" her scream was cut off as a blade of some kind ripped through them, the small boy in her arms not even having time to scream. She fell to the ground, weakly wrapping her arms around the child as though to protect him. As she lost consciousness, she heard a deep voice: "You will become a Demon" it said. Suddenly agonizing pain, more than even what she had just felt exploded through her body. But Nezuko didn't even have the strength to scream. The pain built and built, drowning every thought and feeling out until she blacked out- Nezuko's eyes widened and pressure built up in her stomach up her throat. She collapsed to the ground, dry-heaving. "Nezuko!" her Mother cried, rushing over to her and quickly removing the bamboo gag. The young Demon vomited onto the ground, tears in her eyes. Then she covered her mouth and hid her face in her Mother's chest, feeling disgusted at the sight of the blood and how much she wanted to eat the person that it came from.

"Uhgh, ugh *pant*, *pant* *gasp*!" Nezuko sobbed and groaned, trembling. Kei held her daughter close and glared at the white-haired man, "is that enough proof for you?!" she demanded hotly, "or do you intend to continue tormenting my daughter?!" Sanemi glared and bared his teeth, before turning away. "What happened?" Kagaya asked his children. One of his daughters spoke up, "the Demon girl looked like she wanted to bite Shinagawa-San. However, she instead vomited onto the ground and is now in tears." The white-haired girl began. "And despite her Mother removing the bamboo gag so that she could do so, the Demon girl has not even attempted to bite her, even with her holding her in her arms" her twin brother continued. "You see my children. Nezuko Kamado will not harm humans. I ask that you allow her to live" Kagaya said. "Even if she doesn't eat any humans now, who's to say she'll always be able to control her hunger?" the man with two swords and lots of gems decorating his outfit asked.

"I agree. She may lose control, and then what? Some poor innocent person will end up being eaten. I say it's still too dangerous" the other tall man who was blind added with a nod. "If I may Master?" the black-haired man with the two-patterned haori asked. "Please, speak freely Giyu" Kagaya stated. "My Master, Sakonji Urokodaki has a special hypnotism technique. It may help Nezuko in controlling herself" he suggested. Ubuyashiki smiled, "an excellent idea Giyu. Would you please write to Mister Urokodaki? Ask him to come here as soon as possible. With his help, Nezuko will be no threat to humans. Does this solution satisfy you all?" he asked. There was silence among the Hashira. As no one spoke up, the Master nodded, "very well then," he turned to face the Kamado's and Kanae, "you may return to Kanae's house now. I apologize for any distress caused" he said with a frown. The Flower Hashira bowed, "thank you Master" she said. Kie, who was finally starting to recover also bowed as much as she could, "thank you *pant* so much Sir" she replied gratefully.

The group of four then went to return to the Butterfly Estate, with Kie planning on taking a long rest when they got there.

To Be Continued