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This is my take on what went down in the entertainment Arc and Swordsmith Village Arc

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Savior Of Reality:

Surviving the holders of the position of Upper Rank Six had Muri trying to forgot one interaction centered around the siblings. Came in the form of twisted compliments that came from Gyutaro in heat of the fight. He strongly observed the protective nature she had toward the younger demons slayers and her nephew with her sword drawn. To end up telling her so after sharing how he was jealous of Tengen after their battle taken place. How he was displeased with her display of maternal instincts along with and sight of her natural beauty. Daki wasn't in help when she mocking asked which out of the Tengen and Kyojuro were Muri preferred. Ended with the power of team work among the demon slayer ranks, Besides the reveal of a few hidden talents being revealed among trusted friends. Nezuko' ability to cleanse the body of poison by burning away the potent chemical was a moment of amazement. Further shocked was how Tengen had his sliced off hand re- attached by Mu after first aid was given. Blame was placed on Mu's late mother and her teaching him this risky form of reattachment . Since Mu poured the last remanding bits of his energy into re- waking the tissue in Tengen's sliced off hand and awakening the cells in the arm stump. Which helped in reattaching the limb with feeling returning and blood flow started.

Mu ended up falling unconsciousness when he was finished, leaving Muri to catch him before he hit the ground with aid from Kyojuro. Obanai showed up with the Kakushi close behind, left her to to listen on the conversation that took place between the Hashira. Despite knowing from experience that one should never get in between Hashira chatting. Since the memory of having the tip of a Nichirin Sword pointed at her after the out burst. Still danced in her head when a feeling of being splashed with cold water ran over her when Obanai gazed at Mu. His very harsh gaze on her as she held onto her nephew gave her chills as Kyojuro step in from her. Ending whatever was going to be said to her about Mu contributing to mending a Hashira. Had her making a request to the Kakushi, about taking Mu to Ito estate over the Butterfly mansion; to be mended and rested.

Took place over two whole two months ago

Kyojuro was kept informed about a still sleeping Tanjiro and Inosuke through letters from Muri when he returned to active duty. He wrote back as soon as he could get is hands on a brush and paper through his crow. This form of correspondence was where news about the Hashira and most demon slayer news was exchanged. How news about Zenitsu had awoken a day after the incident and had gone back on the job two days ago. Along with Musōka's progress in learning the beginning of the Flame Breathing beside Senjuro during visits. Arrangements for their wedding were also coming along after Shinjuro and Yume gave their joined approval. Was a bit of good news that cheered both up in their latest letters to one another.
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Muri started up a routine during those 60 days as she waited for Tanjiro and Inosuke to open their eyes while recovering. She tended her morning duties while leaving a details note and list for the house staff. Attended to her brother's crow before looking over personal and business related manners her brother left. Answering the ones her brother hadn't done or left for her to handle before sending one for Kyojuro by crow. Others she tucked in her bag after leaving her brother and whatever spare Kakushi had come to watch look comatose Mu. She started her journey to the Butterfly Mansion in the morning using cable-car some where in between. When she arrived is when she helped out until she sat in between the beds of Tanjiro and Inosuke. Catching them up on whats been happening as she knitted two new scarfs for them to wear. How Tengen and his wives visited the Ito household and Butterfly mansion every other week to check in. Tengen now wore a eye patch that Muri had to custom make out his blood soaked and sliced up white head-wrap/large headband. He been wanting to thank Mu for giving him back full function of his hand and Tanjiro and Inosuke for his aid.

Ended in the after noon hours when lunch was being served to them and she packed up to visit the Rengoku household. This was after she dropped off her mail at the post office and went shopping for few things she had sent home. She had what she bought sent home by a Kakushi once she arrived at the Rengoku household to see Musōka. Where she once gazed her eyes upon Ruka's uchikake being aired out by a house maids. Had her wanting to know what her brother and Kyojuro's father had planned for their Shinto-style wedding. Weren't be uttered until Senjurō offered to fill her in on some details in exchange for her company. Which she gave while sharing a pack bento of homemade Sweet Potato Balls with him as they chatted. From what shrine the marriage was going to take place to who was gong to attend the exchange of vows. All while feasting on what she brought to freshly brew Senjurō made for the two of them as they talked.

Had become pretty much become her way of life for two months when not fulfilling her duties as a demon slayer. In which she wore the traditional uniform with a skirt or shorten version of her kimonos with sword in hand Patrolling the textile district like her nephew did for Demons picking off the factory workers as a easy meal Which gave her a chance to shake of the rust when it came her basic sword skills and Dream Breathing. Along with channeling her pinned up angry and frustration toward the events that been happening. Making sure her brother's crows what she and supervised what she was doing each night or evening on her one. Since news came straight from the Butterfly mansion, that Tanjiro wake for a single day and Inosuke was lively. She put in the form a letter to Kyojuro before she rushed off one morning with hope in her heart. For a whole week she only left his side to tend to her personal needs or send a letter to someone. Until Tanjiro ended up waking one day with his new scarf wrapped around his neck in a snug manner.

"I thought we lost you," She was in disbelief. "I'll leave you alone since I'm not only one who was worried about you."

Tanjiro tiredly found the new scarf she made for him around his neck and was to late to thank Muri for the new one. Since she would end up only stopping near Kanao to tell her the good news of who had just awaken. To only watch Kanao dropped a flora from the shock of the news about Tanjiro waking before running pass Muri. Put a smile on the women's face before she stepped around the mess on the floor while telling Aoi about it. As she continued on her stroll out of the Butterfly mansion to make her way toward Rengoku household. Taking her time getting there since she always liked the scenic view of path she took each time. To blush some when she was struck with the thought of her future of sharing this moment with Kyojuro as his bride. She slammed her eyes shut and started up walking in a hurry pace to delivery the news about Tanjiro. Opening them back up when cawing of a crow had her welcoming her feathered friend to her shoulder. Who stayed with whenever she stopped for a few seconds before she started back up on her path.

Had her stopping when she was 1/3 there and purchase a small brown sack of sweet potatoes being sold. Plans to have Senjuro roast them in a small fire with her started to from in her mind as she started up walking. Made her pace some what picked up a bit since she wanted to arrived dinner was to be prepared and served. Scolding herself for staying at the Butterfly mansion to long to visit Tanjiro since she noticed sun's position. Not that she was to mad with herself about time management skills when she sighed some. Making a mental note she had to improve once she takes on another role in her life that her smile widen. Not noticing a pair of gold eyes that redden near the pupils standing outside front of Rengoku household wit broom in hand. Crow resting on her shoulder with a few paper parcels tied in place told him a few things. He ended up approaching Muri by announcing her and asking about the bag in her hands as crow flew to him.

"You in the mood for Roasted Sweet Potato" She asked revealing the contains. "I have good news about Tanjiro."

"I can't to hear." Senjuro welcomed her.

When the were walking in he told her how she just missed her brother and his assistant visiting them that morning. How Musōka and his caretaker taking a break from his next stage in learning the Flame Breathingstyle. Telling her the young lad was coming along quite well for someone one with a natural talent. Way his father was pouring so attention into training him and his future nephew was a comforting reminder. One that took him back to days when his mother was alive and spent her days watching her sons. Sad face he made when he spoke of his late mother had Muri reaching out to draw him close to her. Asking where his kitchen was for her to make a proper meal with what they had on hand a proper meal. He did for her while fetching her stationary to respond to his brother's letter with one of her own about news about Tanjiro. Knowing his brother would stop worrying about young demon slayer and look forward to seeing him. The two went ended up working on a two and a half page letter addressed to Kyojuro in Muri's hand writing. Packing each paragraph with latest news that had taken place in the pass few days. Some parts were serious and others were funny with great detail before being folded up and sealed in a envelope.

Senjuro ended up taking sealed envelope with him when he approached the family crow as Muri went toward the kitchen. When their letter was securely placed on the crow for the long flight where Kyojuro was at. To Muri's side Senjuro came to show her around while he ended up helping her tie the sleeves of her kimono. She didn't much aid with her apron when further informed about how Senjuro was the one that usually cooked. Their conversation from the chopping to boiling water was sad one about how dinner for two happens. Rare occasion of a guest joining him and his father was when a plus one usually livens things up. Had Muri stopping for a second to try not to cry before she was reminded she better keep an eye on the rice, which was about over boil. She tended to quickly before the two had a mess to clean up before dinner had been served.

"okaa-san!" Musōka came running into the kitchen. "I smell okaa-san's rice."

Senjuro was the one that took his nephew's hand and get him to help set up the table in the dining table with dishware. Become a sort of game between the young uncle still learning about this hyper active nephew. They ended up finishing in a tie, meant one of them had to fetch Shinjuro from his personal quarters, since food was almost done.

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Hearing about Tanjiro having to travel to the Swordsmith Village after hearing why he wasn't going to have his sword repaired. Become a multi- purpose opportunity for Muri to go besides meeting with her family's sword smith. She was also playing match maker after chief of the Swordsmith Village made a request of her. He thought it was time for Hotaru to find a wife and settle down with pretty young thing his own age. One of the daughter of a late house servant was being taken for their first introduction and actual meeting. She was also needed to personally see Mitsuri over purchasing some honey comb for her own personal use. Any other excuse was just wanting to meet up with Kyōjurō on his travels and talk about their upcoming wedding. Their family was allowing them to choose their guests then doing that for them. She knew Kyōjurō most had a few people with Demon Corps he wanted to invite, like her. Was among the small things she packed away in a single bag before a Kakushi and a crow came.

Her and newly awoken Mu nor the girl traveling with her were bothered by the blindfold with ear coverings they had to worn. After they set off with a trio of Kakushi and a crow that turned into SERVAL hand offs in- between. Each Kakushi was given a hand crafted item form Muri as a thank you without her needing to look at them. Left each one that escorted them through the new paths with a crow felt fuzzy inside upon arrival.

"Well Chouko-san," Muri turned to her. "Ready to meet your future husband?"

"Oh... I am quite nervous Muri- san," The girl timidly addressed Muri.

"You put up with My father and me," Mu reminded her with a yawn. "Then I know what your doing."

Muri sent the Kakushi off with a gratitude gift before they parted ways with two women and their plus one heading toward the Chief's home. Who happily greeted them as he acknowledged the hand chosen bride for his charge with delight. Stating he hopes this one works out for them since SO MANY have failed 'cause of his charge's lack of people skills. Assigning a masked sword smith to show Chouko to what would be her new home as other business was handled. Came in the form of who was Ito's family new black smith since one who was originally responsibility. Ended up dying of illness with his design notes being handed down to his successor.

"I've would like to convey my congrats to your union." The successor bowed his head to Muri and Mu.

"Thanks and we still plan on continuing the services of the swordsmith of Rengoku family." Muri started her and Kyojuro joined decision.

Mu noticed before the Chief spoke about they could find lodging after a long soak in the near by springs to soak the tired from their bodies. He noticed the light blush that coated the cheeks of the successor when his aunt brought up someone. That someone was the swordsmith of Rengoku family and had Mu's interest quite peaked. Thoughts lingered longer then they usual did when he tardily pieced things together and quietly smiled. His aunt was the one that congratulated the successor on finding love with a fellow swordsmith. What changed the atmosphere int a positive one filled with cheer being spread around in form of conversation. These sounds were so loud that they could be heard echoing off root tops of buildings and walls. Reaching the ears of the habits found soaking in the individual hot springs located in the wilderness. One of these people awoke from a meditative rest with his hair done up in a secure updo to keep from getting wet. Been reclining against a flat rock in a meditative state as his well-defined muscles unwind. Soothing heat working out the tiredness he experience from his latest missions and physical training.

Who guessed more guests had arrived as his sudden movements had his mildly splashing around in the water. These guests were Muri and her nephew Chief sharing their condolences within the company of the Chief. Out he went in hopes of meeting them while reaching for a towel and change of clothes with a pair of Warazori. He unbond his bright yellow hair with red streaks of hair when he tugged the end of a purple hair ribbon. Making sure to inform Tanjiro and Nezuko about leaving to greet the others that just arrived. What he got was a loud reply followed by playful splashing that put a smile on his face as he continued walking. Some how he pace picked up when he started to descend those stairs leading down from the hot springs. Hanging the towel around his neck to free his hands after wringing and folding terry cloth material. Allowing to him lose himself in thought about merging of his and Muri's households during the wedding. Way his father and brother had taken to Muri's older brother, only nephew and Musōka in past few months. Showed that a family unit was already forming with plans on moving into the Ito house after their marriage.

"You want to head to hot spring to give your body a rest?" Muri's voice had him stopping. "You did use a healing technique your weren't familiar with and used a lot of energy."

"Alright Oba," Mu was heard yawning. "I've then get some training in to regulate my energy output when next time I need to use the technique."

"I am proud of you for mastering your late mother's technique." She sounded proud of her nephew.

The two went quiet before sounds of footsteps near him had him picking his pace back up to greet Mu in passing. This was where efforts he had put in with mending a fellow Hashira is what got him a fervent and loud praising. He in turn would address the person by his new familial role in his life as Kyōjūrō ojisan before they separated. One heading to the hot springs to be surprised by resting Tanjiro and Nezuko swimming around. Other was greeted by the sight of Muri dressed traditionally in a mini- yukata with usual accessories. A carpet bag held in clasp hands held before her person and stood there staring at Kyōjūrō as he looked at her.

"Kon'nichiwa!" Both greeted the other at the same time.

Muri was the one that approached by Kyōjūrō with one of his hands offered toward her to take hold of her bag for her. Which instead she stepped closer to him with her hand taking that offered hand and intertwining their fingers. He took advantage to tug her closer as he bowed his head just enough to capture her lips with his. She didn't fight when he further pressed their lips together in those passing seconds in question of the night. Came to end with two pulling away by an inch from the other when gleeful cheers of spying eyes interrupted them.

"I heard the news," Mitsuri happily addressed them. "Congrats on your upcoming union."

"We'll be honored, if Obanai- san and you attended?" Muri made a odd request.

Kyōjūrō went on to agree with her since he planned on asking all the fellow Hashira and whole the Ubuyashiki Family. Which he planned he to bring up in the next Hashira meeting with Muri in attendance to make the announcement. Shocked Muri and Mitsuri before the growling of Mitsuri's stomach from lack of food changed the subject. A suggestion to eat over a proper meal was agreed upon with they further chatting about this.

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Events that went down in the Swordsmith village against the former upper rack 4 and 5 of the Twelve Kizuki in that one night. Had Mu leaving his aunt's side and to work beside Shinobu to learn about wisteria toxicity. How deadly the Japanese wisteria was when used as a base for most of the Insect Hashira's poisons. He in turn one day ended up adding and expending her research with different wisteria from Ito estate. Amazed Shinobu since the species he brought were from China, Eastern United States, Western and Central Europe. Had written notes his late grandparents and mother made in crate full of notebooks were also shared. When read over and spoke of the different poisonous levels each one had toward a single demon. Led to him asking what undiluted wisteria extract from seedpods of Wisteria would do over common poison. Left her impressed about the knowledge and inquiry the young man had in as they worked together. He was also going through strict form of training brought on by Aoi when she heard about his healing technique.

Muri was found recovering along side Tanjiro in the Butterfly Mansion after going through painful cramping and a fever. Followed by heavy bleeding to point blood was mixed with fetal and placental tissue. Result was from a moment of being caught off guard in the battle against the former upper rank 4 and 5 beside other Demon Slayers. She fought through the pain until very end of the fight and she collapsed into a set of arms. Kyojuro was the one that caught her when he sheathe his blade and grew concern over her. Her nephew was the one that noticed dense tickle of blood that started down her inner thighs her sudden weakness. Tanjiro had to be calmed by Muichiro when he started to freak out over what was happening with Muri. A crow was quickly sent to Shinobu within seconds of the Kakushi arriving to notify her of Muri's condition. She was diagnosed with miscarriage of a cryptic pregnancy brought on by hard jab from former upper ranks.

Kyojuro kept a serene head all the way to the Butterfly mansion where he was treated for his injuries before allowed to visit. When he stepped into the room and suddenly was hit with mixture of gloominess and angry. Didn't stop him from further walking into the room and heading toward the bed Tanjiro lay in. He noticed the way Tanjiro's hands were fisted in the blanket and his eyes showed unshed tears. Answer came from Mu as he fought his own fury when failing in comforting his aunt after she grew quiet. News alone had Kyojuro pushing his own rage aside and not listening to Mu warning about Muri being withdrawn. On to the side of the bed he sat by getting as near to her as he could with his eyes seeking out her own. Placing one of his hands as near to her as he asked about what would child's name have been. Slowly his hand was grasped by her own as she whispered Fuujuro before tears spilled from her eyes. Into his arms he allowed her to bury her face until his shirt grew damp and she was able to feel emotionally better.

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Before the summons for emergency Hashira meeting arrived at Butterfly Mansion via crow.

Didn't alter the plans that Kyojuro and Muri had made about request of inviting their fellow Hashira and Ubuyashiki Family. Just Muri wasn't going with Kyojuro like they wanted when she was back on her feet and train. Left her to pick up her next project when informed by the Kakushi about the ruined scarf belonging to Tanjiro. She started up when her knitting cabby was brought to her by her brother during one of his visits. Besides the change of clothes since she couldn't stand the pajamas she have been force to wear. In attired she felt more comfortable in and needles in hand, she got to work on that scarf while keeping Tanjiro company.

"You guys up for visitors?" Mu asked when he came to visit his aunt and Tanjiro after starting the extraction process to the seeds. He needed to waste time since the extraction process for undiluted wisteria poison was long one. "Since I hear your doing better."

His aunt was already on her feet and in a newer version of her shorten kimono with a few changes he hadn't seen since his final selection. Matching pair of fingerless, pale purple, tekkō worn on her hands and Kyahan on must of her stocking clad shins. What brought a smile to his face was the sight of her foldable knitting cabby in her possession. His aunt was just finishing the last row of yet another new scarf with tanjiro with eyes of watching her. Mu knew his aunt was feeling better when she started binding off the last row of checkered pattern scarf. When she pulled away after tying off the end and placing the scarf around tanjiro's neck as a set speed. Had her acknowledging her nephew without saying a word by asking what her thought of her latest creation.

"9.5." Mu shook him palm side to side.

"Not like I'm going for a perfect score." She put away her needles and yarn.

"I still feel bad about making you do this every time." Tanjiro felt guilty over every scarf getting ruined.

"Practice keeps my hand and eye coordination on point." She admitted.

He ended up getting asked how his exercise routine with Aoi or how working with Shinobu was going for him. Way those emotionless eyes the color or freshly blooming wisteria flowers just stared at him when he refused to answer. Left him to try and stare back as he tried to muster up the courage to talk back to her. Daily short bursts of intense physical activity with periods of rest with jobs around the Estate or lower-intensity exercises. Had started during his rest periods or times when he was force to take some me time by Shinobu.

"I'm taking a risk and hoping it pays off." He mumbled to her.

"Be careful." She conditionally warned him.

Tanjiro ended up agreeing with what he been through that she was right and is what relaxed the three of them. On to the bed Mu would sit as his aunt left them for a second to greet their family's crow at the opened window. Sealed envelopes was one from home and one from Kyojuro that she asked about reading in their company. Neither was bothered since Tanjiro couldn't go any where and Mu was on a banned from the lab (until Shinobu's return).

"Let see what news he has to share with us to day." She broke the seal.

She allowed the crow to rest of her shoulder become a chance for Tanjiro to get a better a look at the feathered fowl. What he saw was pretty standard crow with a collar made of leather and silk around her neck with Ito family seal. Just the strange purple highlights to its feather when light was reflected off her body. Mu explained that trait was environmental one from years spent living on his family's estate serving his late relatives.