Rokuta and Sayuri played tag with Tanjuro, while Shigeru, Hiroshi and Shuya explored around the Love Estate. Koto was still sleeping in Shizu's arms, and Teiko and Sumi were playing with the Kanroji twins, Yuki and Kori. Takeo was out shopping with Hiro Kanroji, since he had lots of food to buy. Tanjuro caught his youngest Son as he nearly tripped, "whoops, careful Rokuta, don't hurt yourself Son" he said with a smile. "Thank you Papa!" the three-year-old replied with a giggle, smiling up at his Father. "You're welcome Rokuta" Tanjuro replied.
"So, what do we want to do?" he asked. "How about we draw?" Rokuta suggested. "Draw?" Sayuri asked, confused. "You don't know what drawing is?" the three-year-old asked. "I lived in a forest for a long time" the black-haired girl replied self-consciously. "Well, you don't have to be good at it, you can practice right now" Tanjuro said. "O-okay! It sounds- fun, maybe?" Sayuri replied.
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Rokuta, Sayuri and a now awake Koto sat inside with pencils and paper. "So, we just, make shapes on the paper?" Sayuri asked. "Yeah! We can draw whatever we want. Like animals, or plants, or our family. Anything!" Rokuta said happily. "Can I draw Mr Tanjuro?" the little Demon girl asked. "Sure, you can draw Papa! I'm going to draw him and Mama" Rokuta said happily. "Sounds good. I'm sure Kie would love to see it after you've finished" Tanjuro said happily, patting the toddler's head. The 3-year-old smiled up at him. They spent some time drawing, which Tanjuro joined in on. He drew his family, happy and healthy, with Kie being human.
He debated weather to add himself to the picture, before deciding to do so. "Wow! You're so good at that!" Sayuri said in awe. "Well, back when I was human I was sick and spent a lot of time in bed. I didn't have much else to do, so I would often draw my family or read" Tanjuro explained with a smile. "You were sick? I'm sorry Master" Sayuri said apologetically. "It's okay. I get more time with my family and all of you now. So I'm content. I still want all of you to be able to become human again. But I won't until Muzan is dead, so my family will be safe" Tanjuro replied. The young Demon still looked sad, so she decided to add Mrs Kamado to her picture.
Soon, they were finished, and Tanjuro put their pictures to the side. "I have to do some errands today. How about you play together until I get back? Then I'll make some lunch for you if Kanna doesn't want to" he said. "Awe! But I wanna play more!" Rokuta whined. Nezuko walked out to them, "Rokuta, it's your naptime now" she said. "But I'm not tired!" the three-year-old whined, "I wanna stay with Papa!" he said. "Don't you want to have a nap with Mama Rokuta?" Tanjuro asked. The toddler pouted, but let Nezuko take him inside the Kanroji Estate. "Have a good sleep" the Demon said. "Well, I'll see you all soon" Tanjuro said, as he waved goodbye to everyone.
As he left, he came across Mitsuri. The Love Hashira smiled at him, "Oh, Tanjuro! How do you all like my Estate? Is my family treating you well?" she asked with a sweet smile. "Yes, everyone has been very welcoming. Thank you for inviting us to all to live in your house. Did you just get back from a Mission?" Tanjuro asked. "No, I just went to a Tea House with Kyojuro. We had a lovely time" the pink and green-haired young woman replied. "Your Father took Tako shopping with him" Tanjuro explained. "Ooh! I wonder what we're having for dinner tonight! I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!" Mitsuri said with a dreamy look on her face. "I have some things to do right now, so I'll see you later, okay?" Tanjuro said, waving as he walked past her. "Bye! See you when you get back Mr Kamado!" the Love Hashira replied with a smile on her face.
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Tanjuro walked though Headquarters, deciding to go to the Butterfly Mansion to check on those Demon Slayer's from Mt Natagumo first. While he was there he could see how those three Siblings were doing. And also how Yukina and Akemi were doing. As he walked he took a deep breath, glad that he was getting a break, despite what he said to Tanjiro before. He may not need it, but he did like the time to spend with everyone. Tanjuro looked around at the blue sky, and the birds chirping. He knew that he would probably be starting Missions again soon, so he would enjoy it while he could.
About 10 minutes later he reached the Butterfly Mansion and knocked on the door. It was slid open, and one of the younger girls was there. "Oh, Mr Kamado. Did you need something?" she asked. It was the one with the plaits and green butterfly hairclips. "Hello, Naho. I'm here to see Kyoshi, Shoichi and Teruko, and to check on the Demon Slayers from the Mount Natagumo Mission. Do you mind if I see them?" Tanjuro asked. "Sure! They've been asking about you too" the little Butterfly Girl replied politely. She led him through the halls, where he could hear the muffled voices of all of the mansion's patients.
As he walked, he looked around. He had never actually been here before. It seemed like it was much more advanced than the Doctors Clinic back home, and more welcoming than the one he'd taken Yukina and Akemi to the first time. He found the three Siblings dressed in Nurses outfits. Kyoshi wore an orange hospital Kimono under a white Nurses Smock. Shoichi had a blue one and Teruko wore a light pink one. They had matching Obi for each of them too. They were currently sweeping the floor and changing the bedsheets in an empty room. "Hello you three. You look like you're doing well here" Tanjuro said.
They turned to look at him, lighting up when they saw him standing at the door, "Mr Tanjuro!" Teruko said happily. "We didn't expect to see you today Sir" Shiochi said with a small smile. Tanjuro entered the room, "I had some time off, so I decided to come and check on all of you. Thank you for supporting my Wife and I as well as my Demons at the trial. I'm grateful" he said with a smile at the three children. Kyoshi smiled back at him, "well, you did save my life, so it was the least we could do" he replied. "Well, I'm glad you're all doing well. Keep up the good work you three!" the Demon said, waving as he left. "Bye! See you later Mr Tanjuro!" Teruko replied with a smile.
"Alright. Now, I wonder if Shinobu will let me see those Demon Slayers I saved" Tanjuro said to himself.
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He found the short girl in her lab. "Oh, Tanjuro! What brings you here?" she asked. "I wondered if I could see those Demon Slayer's I saved on Mount Natagumo? Is it alright if I see how they are?" Tanjuro asked. "Oh! I didn't think you'd want to see them. You seemed so busy with all of your children" Shinobu replied cheerfully. "I have been. But I don't have any Missions at the moment, so I thought I'd come check on them" Tanjuro explained. "Alright, come with me" the younger Kocho Sister said, standing up from her chair. She led the Demon through the halls, until they reached another room. "Miss Shira? Mr Futa, Mr Kage? Mr Kamado is here to see you. Would you mind if he does?" Shinobu asked after knocking on the door.
"Come in" Ozaki replied. They entered the room, to find the young woman laying down in bed. The two men were sleeping. "Mr Tanjuro! The Corps pardoned you! I'm so glad!" she said with a smile. Tanjuro blinked at her, before slowly walking over to take a seat on the visitor's chair next to her bed, "well, that's a different reaction. Not scared of me anymore?" he asked. "Why would I be? You saved our lives up on that mountain! If it weren't for you, we'd all be dead right now. I only wish we'd been able to vouch for you at your trial" Ozaki replied. "I'll leave you alone" the Hashira said, as she left the room and shut the door behind her.
However, Tanjuro could tell that she was just standing at the door. He turned his attention back to the Demon Slayer in the bed, "don't worry about it," he replied, shaking his head, "you were all far too injured to leave here so soon. I'm just glad that you're all doing better than before" the Demon Kamado said. Ozaki smiled, "you really are different than any other Demon I've known before" she said, shaking her head in disbelief. "I would hope so! Otherwise I would have killed and eaten my own children after being turned, and I never would have forgiven myself for that" Tanjuro replied, clenching his fists.
"How many children do you have?" Ozaki asked in curiosity. "Only 6 that are my own, but I've technically adopted 8 other's" he explained. "Oh, wow. That's a lot of children" Ozaki replied in surprise. "And, since I'm kind of a Demon King, I have turned three people into Demons under me. Though two of them were Demons that Muzan created. I've also adopted one of those Demons" Tanjuro said. The young woman stared at him, "remined me not to get on your bad side" she muttered, but Tanjuro heard her. He then changed the subject, "I'm glad that you're all doing better. Well, I should probably let you rest some more. I'll see you all later, maybe" he decided, standing up from the chair.
"Thank you, for saving all of us, and coming to visit as well" Ozaki said, bowing her head. Then Tanjuro left the room.
