They walk their way back to the Demon Slayer corp with Mitsuri looking at Ryuu with concern and curiously as he was holding bento boxes and a bag behind his back without a problem but what got her curious was completely different.
"Do you know how to use that, Ryuu-san?" Mitsuri asked.
"It's been a while but my Father always taught me how to use one when we were younger. Do you want to hear my play?" Ryuu fondly said.
"Y-Yes, if you don't mind?" She became eager and made him chuckle a bit.
"Of course but don't get your hopes up since it's been a while since I've played it."
Ryuu held a bamboo flute that he bought from a vendor and decided to try playing a little song. He placed the flute into his lips and soon a soothing sound could be heard that seemed to heal their fatigue.
Mitsuri was taken aback by how well he was playing the flute as if it had a story contained within them. Ryuu was surprised that he was still able to play some music and used it to make their journey more entertaining.
After a few minutes, Ryuu ended his performance turn to see Mitsuri glistening eyes amaze by his musical talent. Though it was hardly a professional type of play, it was still impressive nonetheless.
"What do you think?" Ryuu asked.
"Sugoi!! It was amazing, Ryuu-san!! I never knew you had such talent before!?" Mitsuri overjoyed hearing him play.
"I'm glad you like it."
Ryuu gave a wide smile, enjoying her blissful action beckoning him to play more music for her. He did as told and continued their journey until they spent a whole two weeks of travel back.
It did allow them to know about each and grow fond. Ryuu shared his life with her, speaking about where he grew up and how vast the world is. She listened in wonder like a little girl hearing fairy tales.
Furthermore, he shared stories from his world that grew her more to Ryuu. The day before they arrive at the Demon Slayer Corp. He decided to go to the [ Gacha ] to see if there's any interesting items since the majority he acquireds for the past week were a chunk.
'Hope something interesting.'
He glances toward Mitsuri who was sleeping in their tent while Ryuu remained awake to watch if there were any Wild animals or demons. Ryuu spun the [ Gacha ] using the 4 normal tickets that he hadn't used.
[ You have acquired Status Effect Resistances ]
[ You have acquired Dimensional Training Room ]
[ You have acquired 1x Change Appearance ]
[ You have acquired 1x Revival Stone ]
Ryuu was a bit surprised that he acquired useful items namely the [ Dimensional Training Room ] for his future plans while the [ Revival Stone ] could be used to resurrect Kanae back to life.
He wanted to revive his brother but knowing his world is more complicated than how it presents itself was better to gather information first.
Ryuu didn't want to revive his brother and suddenly out of nowhere problems ensued. Furthermore, his intuition was the best ability he had that always gave him the right choices.
'Let see their descriptions first.'
[ Status Effect Resistances ]
[ Description: Status Effect Resistance is a skill that provides resistance against not only poison, illnesses, and curses, but also fatigue, stress, sleep, hunger, asphyxia, pain and any other condition that causes the skill's owner to not be in peak form. However, it does not provide resistance to the effects of having expended too much Mana or wounds caused by taking damage. Those with a high level in this skill can always be in peak form despite any negative effects they may be under. However, it does not nullify the negative effects, so there is a limit to this skill's effect. ]
[ Dimensional Training Room ]
[ Description: This Dimensional Training Room provided a football field size training room. The owner of the room could bring how many people they wanted with only the rule that they were brought by the owner or given permission by the owner. It is time diluted in 1:7 days which is 1 day equal to a week. Those inside would age slower and match the time outside. ]
[ 1x Change appearance ticket ]
[ Description: Able to change someone's appearances and those that previously knew the person wouldn't be able to recognize them. They can switch between their original and new appearance but won't be able to change it into a new one. ]
[ 1x Revival Stone ]
[ Description: A stone that is capable of reviving in the land of the living with those that had long dead bringing them to the peak condition. ]
Ryuu was shocked to see the description of the items. The [ Status Effect Resistances ] was simple but useful for training and fighting while [ Dimensional Training Room ] didn't hold any drawbacks which is amazing.
It would allow him to grow stronger and much faster than before. Ryuu already planned on finding the Kamado house and saved them from their impending doom.
Ryuu smiled looking at the [ Revival Stone ] that would make Shinobu extremely delighted. The [ change appearance ticket ] was convenient considering it was impossible to explain to someone who was supposed to be dead come back to life.
The next day, the two went and reported their mission to Ubayashiki who was ecstatic after finding out that Ryuu defeated a Lower Moon demon.
"Then I must thank you two for accomplishing your task and returning safely. I would have proposed a celebration but everyone is busy therefore I hope you don't mind." Kagaya said with a welcoming and relieved smile that they had returned safely.
"It's fine, we should celebrate once everything is over. For now, I would like to excuse myself and see Shinobu."
Kagaya agreed and let them rest as their journey would have been exhausting. Ryuu had been appointed as the [ Plague Hashira ] which he didn't care much about as he only did it for the reward.
"Then I'll see you later, Mitsuri." Ryuu said his farewell to her.
"See you later, Ryuu-san." Mitsuri said back, watching him slowly escape her gaze.
The two parted ways, Ryuu went to the Butterfly Mansion deciding to check his mission reward later as there was something more important.
He was welcomed by the children and Aoi who relieve seeing since he's been an older brother to her and didn't like seeing people die.
"Hmmm, where's Shinobu-san?" Ryuu asked looking around but couldn't find her.
"She's at her workshop making new poison. What about you? How was your Hunt for the Demon."
Ryuu told them his journey while heading his way where Shinobu was and soon found her busy making poison when she heard the sliding door open. She turned to see him arrive and quickly got closer before embracing him tightly.
"Welcome back, Ryuu-kun." She looked at him with a smile.
"I'm back, Shinobu-san."
He smiled before feeling his lips was being kissed by Shinobu who made him freeze from the unexpected action and look at her who only giggled at his reaction and made him blush.
"I felt lonely while you're gone. How did your mission go?" Shinobu cutely said.
"Uhmmm, first of all, sorry. And about my mission then it's been entertaining to say the least and Mitsuri has been an enjoyable companion." He answered back.
"Is that so? Is she going to be your third lover?"
Ryuu paused for a moment looking at Shinobu weirdly and how she was on board the harem thing.
"Wait what!? I think you're getting ahead of yourself, Shinobu-san." He was flabbergasted at her assumption.
"But I'm not wrong, Correct?" Shinobu slyly smiled.
"E-Eh...well….yeah, you're right. But why third?"
She grew even more, getting the answer she needed much to Ryuu's dismay. He sighed in defeat looking at her before smiling.
"Well, the other girl you like. What was her name? Justine?? I would like to meet her soon." Shinobu reminded him.
"Yeah, of course you will but for now I am surprised. Bring to where you buried your sister."
Shinobu paused hearing his words having instantly guessed what he was intended to do and looked at him in shock while receiving a tender gaze.
"W-Wait...a-are you…" Shinobu was surprised by his words.
"Yes, I have found a way to revive your sister. Just take me where she is buried."
Ryuu saw her starting to tear up and held her cheek to remove the teardrop while Shinobu held his hand enjoying the warmth.
“Wait, why won't you use it on your brother instead?” Shinobu recalled his desire while Ryuu shook his head.
“I'm fine. My brother's revival is rather unique. So it's best to use it on your sister instead.” Ryuu reasoned with her and Shinobu felt even more indebted for his kindness.
After she calmed down a bit took him to the area where Kanae was buried and Ryuu used his [ Byakugan ] to see how deep the ground where she was buried was.
There no one close to see what he was about to do quickly molded blood clones and split his mind to start digging the ground. He looked at Shinobu who was trembling both in excitement and guilt that Ryuu went and reported the embrace to calm her down.
"I've said it many times before but thank you everything, Ryuu-kun." Shinobu said.
"No, I'll do this even if you don't thank me." Ryuu said.
"Then can I repay you for becoming your lover?"
Ryuu fell silent looking at her silently, never expecting that it only took him a few months to leave an imprint on her. He smiled before giving a passionate kiss who accepted it wholeheartedly.
"Then I'll make sure you will be on my journey till the end. Now then get yourself ready."
Soon he could see bones and felt Shinobu quiver for a brief moment before he stepped forward and took a small stone. Ryuu stone before the corpse that soon tremble and glow in brightlight and hover in the hair along with the bones that soon form muscle and skins.
It lasted for a few seconds before a young gorgeous woman that had slender legs and curvaceous body along creamy white skin and glossy red lips. She had long black hair hair and soon took her first breath as she slowly opened her eyes looking confused and saw Shinobu who was trembling.
"Shinobu?" Her voice called to Shinobu who began to tear up upon hearing her long lost voices.
"O-Onee-san!"