Demon Slayer: You call paying to get stronger "lightning"?

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In the end, Wuxu saw his deceased parents.

They smiled and waved to her as they walked together into the world filled with karmic fire.

It's really boring and uninteresting, just the same old story.

The pear blossoms remain unchanged, a source of much discussion.

I miss Ryosuke so much.

I really want to...

Why do I hear him calling me?

Wait a minute! Why is that annoying Shinobu Kocho's voice coming from there?!

Never mind, it's not important anymore...

Pear Blossom's consciousness drifted in the darkness for an unknown amount of time, her chaotic dreams a bizarre and fantastical spectacle.

The obsession with that familiar figure overwhelmed everything else.

A warmth emanated from her palm.

The sensation felt incredibly real, enveloping her palm.

This feeling... is so familiar...

Her chaotic consciousness was pulled back, and Pear Blossom opened her eyes a crack.

Her right hand was being held by another hand.

That hand was fair and slender, with neatly trimmed nails.

Looking up along that hand, a delicate face was right in front of me.

Her purple eyes were like crystal, and her gaze was full of weariness and concern.

Pear Blossom's brain went blank for a moment!

I'm dreaming! I must be having a nightmare!

Yes, it must be a hallucination caused by serious injury!

How could this guy be guarding the bedside!

He's still...still holding my hand?!

Where's my Ryosuke brother?! This script is all wrong!

Pear Blossom suddenly closed her eyes.

I must be doing something wrong!

Shinobu Kocho naturally noticed her unusual behavior, and her delicate brows furrowed slightly.

"Don't pretend, I know you're awake."

I can't hear you! I can't hear you! I can't hear you!!!

Pear Blossom screamed inwardly, but kept her eyes closed.

As the saying goes, you can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep.

Especially since the person pretending to be asleep doesn't want to face reality.

Shinobu Kocho sighed as she looked at her ostrich-like posture.

She raised her voice towards the door of the ward.

“Mr. Ryosuke, Rika seems to have woken up.”

The sound of the door opening reached my ears, followed by familiar footsteps approaching.

Ryosuke's voice rang out from beside the bed.

Pear Blossom kept her eyes tightly closed, but her eyelashes trembled uncontrollably.

She felt a warm breath approaching, and Ryosuke seemed to be bending down.

Pear Blossom spoke with a pitiful, coquettish tone.

"She won't wake up... She needs Ryosuke-nii-san's kiss to feel better..."

No sooner had she finished speaking than a finger snapped across Pear Blossom's forehead.

Pear Blossom winced in pain and instinctively opened her eyes, glaring angrily at the culprit.

Ryosuke stopped, looking at her with a mixture of amusement and exasperation.

"Even with injuries like this, you still have time to fool around! Looks like you're not seriously hurt."

Chapter 107 The growth of a young man

Pear Blossom glared at him reproachfully, expressing her dissatisfaction.

A series of hurried footsteps approached from afar, and Shota squeezed in as he ran.

Pear Blossom was in a coma for nearly half a month. During this time, he either went out on missions or stayed at the Butterfly House, and he looked quite haggard.

"Pear Blossom! How are you feeling? Are you feeling better? Are you hungry? Thirsty? Would you like something to eat?"

Shota kept asking questions, his heart aching for her.

Pear Blossom chuckled and shook her head.

"I'm fine now, brother, don't worry."

Shota didn't say anything, but his eyes reddened a little.

At this moment, Kanae arrived after hearing the news.

She carefully examined Lihua's wounds and checked her pulse before finally breathing a sigh of relief.

"The wound healed very well and there were no aftereffects, which is really fortunate."

Shota sincerely thanked him.

Kanae shook her head, exchanged glances with the others, and tactfully left, giving them the space.

Sunlight streamed through the windows of the corridor outside the ward, creating a tranquil atmosphere.

Ryosuke looked at Kanae and said softly.

"Having slain the new Lower Moon Four, the Lord's appointment should have been issued long ago, right?"

According to the Demon Slayer Corps' tradition, slaying one of the Twelve Demon Moons is a condition for being promoted to Pillar.

Because Rinka was seriously injured and unconscious, Ryosuke had never dared to ask her about it.

"I did receive the appointment letter."

Kanae nodded, looking towards the ward: "But Mr. Ryosuke, I refuse."

Ryosuke raised an eyebrow: "Why?"

I feel unworthy to receive this honor.

Kanae smiled slightly, her eyes filled with complex emotions.

“Mr. Ryosuke can understand Giyuu, so he should be able to understand me too.”

"Moreover, if it weren't for Pear Blossom's selfless attack at the crucial moment, which broke the Blood Demon Art of the Mist Ruins, I wouldn't have been able to cut off her head, and we would most likely have died there."

"Most of the credit belongs to Rika. I only delivered the final blow at the last moment, so I can't accept the appointment as a Pillar with peace of mind."

Ryosuke listened quietly.

Kanae's explanation was pretty much what he had guessed.

In the original story, she, like Tengen Uzui, succeeded as a Pillar after killing fifty demons through her own efforts.

But now, Ryosuke's appearance has changed everything.

Like a hurricane caused by the gentle flapping of a butterfly's wings, the fates of many people, both human and ghost, have been altered.

This also means that Ryosuke has less and less information about the original plot to rely on.

When established facts are altered, the unknown represents fear and danger.

Under such circumstances, Ryosuke could not guarantee that he could protect everyone.

Kanae paused for a moment, then continued.

“Mr. Ryosuke, this incident has made me see my shortcomings more clearly.”

"Faced with powerful evil spirits, my strength is far from sufficient."

"The title of Pillar is an honor, but even more so a responsibility. I hope to accept it when I truly possess the power to match this responsibility."

This is not affectation, but stems from Kanae's inner kindness and fairness, as well as her clear understanding of her own abilities.

Ryosuke sighed.

He knew that given Kanae's personality, no amount of persuasion would be of any use.

“I understand. If this is your choice, I will…”

"that……"

Shota walked out at an inopportune moment.

He wasn't very good at communicating with girls, and he glanced at Kanae somewhat shyly.

"Pear Blossom is calling you over."

Kanae nodded and looked at Ryosuke: "Mr. Ryosuke, you two talk first."

After speaking, she went into the ward.

Only two people remained in the courtyard.

Shota slumped down without a care and wiped his face with both hands.

Ryosuke knew he was tired lately, so he patted him on the shoulder.

“You haven’t had much rest lately. Now that Pear Blossom is out of danger, get some sleep.”