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Epilogue, A Future Without Demons

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It's been three months since the death of Muzan Kibutsuji and the demon slayers are still resting from their fiercest battle yet. In the Sun Mansion, Tanjiro rest well in his bed surrounded by his siblings and Kie who were all sleeping, except for Nezuko.

Tanjiro: Amazing. The cherry blossoms are blooming.

Nezuko: Yeah. They're incredibly beautiful. You still can't use your hand properly?

Tanjiro: Yeah. It's wrinkled like an old man's now. But I'm still able to move it. I'm unable to feel anything below the elbow, however. But I originally lost it before. And my eye was returned to normal. Unfortunately, I lost my ability to see out of it. And how are you doing, Nezuko.

Nezuko: Knowing that it's finally over, couldn't be better.

Tanjiro: And so many of our friends were hurt with wounds that'll scar their bodies forever. I still feel guilty of being part of that.

Nezuko: They were more concerned about you then their injuries. You don't have to apologize for their own choices. You're just asking to get flicked on the forehead.

She took hold of Tanjiro's head.

Nezuko: Even so, I was really scared you turned demon, brother.

Tanjiro: Giyu was scared that it was over, once I bit you.

Nezuko: Everyone did.

Tanjiro: Even I was believed it was over when I was trapped in Muzan's cells. From what Yushiro said, the antidote that Shinobu and Tamayo created was injected into me after I bit you, Nezuko. We were given a lucky break.

Nezuko: Seriously?

Tanjiro: I believe so. From what I learned; your blood was somehow unique as father's Sun Breathing techniques was at its strongest when we were born. Meaning, your blood was resistant.

Nezuko: Seriously?

Tanjiro: Yes. You've become immune to Muzan's cells when I bit you.


(Flashback)

One night, Yushiro was telling Tanjiro how he was able to return to human.

Yushiro: Nezuko's blood and Shinobu's antidote. If those two factors weren't combined, you would've been stuck as a demon forever. You should count this as lucky. Not to mention your attributes. From your letter of the Swordsmith Village, you've been able to withstand the sun for a matter of seconds after killing Upper Rank 4. An outstanding ability. Your demon form is indeed stronger than Muzan or any of the Upper Ranks. That must be why he was desperate to capture and devour you. I'm still mind baffled you still stayed alive down there without falling to the feral side. You're indeed amazing like that man that spared Lady Tamayo. Good job on doing the impossible.

Tanjiro: It... wasn't just me... Everyone else played a role in defeating him...

Yushiro: I was being sarcastic. Don't take that last statement seriously, dumbass. In all honestly, every time I see your face, I get constantly annoyed to the point where I wish to perish. Farewell.

He grabs Chachamaru and takes his leave. But Tanjiro gives him final words.

Tanjiro: Don't tell me you plan on dying as well, Yushiro. You are the last piece of Tamayo that needs to keep her memory alive.

Yushiro doesn't reply and exits the room.


(Flashback Ends)

Tanjiro: I truly hope Yushiro's doing okay. He's completely disappeared and not the Oyakata was able to locate him.

Nezuko: I'm sure he's doing fine. Tamayo taught him everything on how to survive.

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