Shi Tou home.

Relying on the clear light leaking in from outside the door, Tanjuro's gaze kept sweeping over the map.

Although the structure inside Infinity City is not fixed for a moment.

But its general layout will not be easily changed.

For example, Naruto's position.

- No place where misery usually occurs.

Each upper quarter also has its own residence in the Infinite City, and the layout of these buildings will not change.

Tanjuro's gaze looked to the lower part of the map.

There is a small script that reads "Tong Mo - Lotus Shrine".

The moving fragments of buildings are also marked on the map with the usual movement trajectory.

- is a very detailed internal map.

Contains almost everything in the Infinite City.

This... It was left to him by Black Death.

"Black Death Mou..." Tanjuro came back to his senses slightly, he frowned, and muttered to himself in a deep voice:

"It's really a bad betrayal...?"

After learning that the words in Black Death Mou's eyes disappeared.

Tanjuro remembered almost instantly—the number in the eyes of the jade pot and the half-tengu was one more advanced than before.

- Black Death Mou is removed from the list.

Such a thought suddenly came to mind.

Although it is unclear what exactly happened behind this, it can be inferred from various signs that Black Death Mou did defect from Wumiao.

Recall the other person's actions in the forest.

At this moment, Tanjuro only understood a little.

Probably, I want to make myself look more like a human being.

— but not thoroughly.

Creak...

He gathered away the map of Infinity City, folded it, and put it in the placket of his chest.

- Leave it to the maternity service.

Tanjuro thought so.

……

……

Following.

Early morning.

"Amitabha."

Sorrowful Mingyu Xingming stood outside the door, his monk's robe stained with dew, and he looked a little wet.

The chains in his hands were not released for a moment.

The first of the winds did not appear.

Last night, nothing happened.

Then.

Squeak –

Behind him, the wooden door of Shi Tou's house opened.

"I've been waiting, Mr. Monk."

Shi Touxun held her child's hand, she looked back at the house where she had lived for more than ten years, and her pale cyan eyes narrowed beautifully.

She looked back:

"Let's go."

……

……

Soon after.

Noon.

Tanjuro is at the intersection to Butterfly House and separates from Sorrowful Island.

Maki Jurou didn't come back with him, and his Hinawa sword hadn't been drilled yet.

Tanjuro's Nichiren knife, after the village chief agreed, promised to send it to the butterfly house after it was forged.

The map of the Infinite City was handed over to a hidden team member, handed over layer by layer, and finally handed over to the Sanyashiki.

If you don't wait for the time of the Zhuhe meeting, in order to protect the lord, you can't see him at will.

- This is the rule left by the Black Death during the Warring States Period.

Then

Creak...

"Uncle, where are we going?"

Arichiro reached out and tugged at the hem of Tanjuro's clothes, and he looked up and asked.

That's right.

Tanjuro tilted his head slightly, and he looked at Shi Tou's family who were following him with big bags and small bags.

Shi Tou's family - temporarily placed in the butterfly house.

So, they are moving forward with Tanjuro.

"Butterfly House." Tanjuro replied blandly, pulling the hem of the garment that was grabbed by Ichiro and moving on.

Soon.

The high roof of the butterfly house is already clearly visible.

……

Butterfly House.

Gate.

"Good afternoon! Great work! ”

"Need any help?"

Tanjiro was learning from the appearance of Kyojuro a few days ago, and greeted others very energetically, so frightened that the patients of the butterfly house showed cold sweat and left quickly.

But Tanjiro was not discouraged, and he continued to do his best to help Butterflyya.

A few days ago, the girl who didn't like to talk much came back from a mission.

I wasn't surprised to see our family.

Mother's worries may be too much.

But!

Creak!

Tanjiro looked up, clenching the rag in his hand, full of confidence.

To help! You can't eat and drink here for nothing every day!

Then.

Tread, tread.

Inaudible footsteps came from behind him.

Sniff and sniff.

Tanjiro's nose twitched slightly, and he smelled something familiar.

Turning his head suddenly, he shouted happily:

"Mr. Scales!"

The comer's footsteps paused slightly, and he stayed where he was.

The hoarse aging voice seemed a little surprised:

"Well, Tanjiro."

Scales wore the red tengu mask for the first time, and his muffled voice came from the mask down, and he was also slightly surprised.

It's only been a long time.

Tanjiro Kamado was already able to perceive his presence at such a distance.

Is... Hard-working children.

Scales lowered his eyes slightly, and the mask hid his expression.

Tanjiro ran over happily, he stopped in front of Scales, and when he got closer, his expression suddenly became a little worried:

"Mr. Scale, come to the butterfly house... Is it where it hurts? ”

As he spoke, he tilted his head and added very worriedly:

"It doesn't matter!"

After all—only the wounded of the Ghost Slayer will come to the Butterfly House.

Scales were silent for a moment.

He didn't speak.

Last time, the Kamato family borrowed from his residence.

A few children were really noisy, and it also made him feel the scene when he talked with the disciples he taught.

But... Because the disciples are constantly dying in the final selection.

As a former water pillar and now a water breath cultivator, he hasn't cultivated a swordsman for a long time.

When he met a disciple who was willing to study with him, he began to deliberately prevent the other party from going to the final selection.

As for how to stop...

- Ask the other party to split the rock.

So many children died in vain.

- I didn't do it well.

Such a thought is almost firmly engraved in the bottom of the heart of the left near the scale.

"Mr. Scales?"

Tanjiro's eyes were simple, and he looked straight at the scales, and at the same time paid attention to whether there were any injuries on the other party's body.

The reason why Scales came to Butterfly House this time is very simple.

Just wanted to see a few kids.

But there was silence for a long time.

Plain words like 'Come and see you' can't be uttered.

After a stalemate.

Trample.

The sound of conversation came from not far from the door.

"Brother! See! What a big house! ”

Muichiro pulled his brother's hand and pointed excitedly, his eyes full of novelty:

"That's amazing!"

Arishiro pulled his clothes with some disgust, and replied indignantly:

"Shut up! Muichiro! ”

Scales and Tanjiro looked in the direction where the voice came from at the same time.

Soon.

Tanjuro, who was walking in front, took a close look at the scale of the left.

Although both are aware of each other's existence, this is indeed the first time they have met.

At the moment when I saw the red tengu mask and the pale hair of the scales.

Click.

Tanjuro subconsciously put his hand on the hilt of Wedgemaru's sword, almost subconsciously raising vigilance.

A wolf world.

There is also one such person.

He has white hair and wears a tengu mask.

- Elderly sword master, reed name one heart.

(End of chapter)