Tanjiro Vs. Obanai

Tanjiro vs. Obanai

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Chapter 16 of Tidal Wave is out!

That makes about 6 chapters this month across 3 stories 😰 whewww

Here’s an excerpt:

As sunset gave way to night, the moon hung low casting a silvery glow over the training grounds where Iguro arrived to face Rengoku. The last several days had been a blur; A maelstrom of memories, emotions and stress all mixed together. Obanai's nights had been so restless, that no matter how much shut-eye he received he still felt tired. He knew why. Knew what he had to do. He had to set things right. So when he heard the flame pillar was training nearby from some kakushi, he set forth to talk.

Rengoku stood in the center of the clearing, unmoving, as if he'd known all along iguro would come. His gaze was steely; his resolve firm, but before Iguro could speak, Rengoku did first. "I'm sorry," he said, catching Iguro completely off guard. "As someone who should have been your brother, my behavior was unbecoming of a pillar and as a man." Iguro almost shook his head in disbelief. He forgave him? Just like that?

Rengoku's admission of fault and his unexpected forgiveness left Iguro reeling, struggling to comprehend. "What're you saying?" He asked brows furrowed deeply in confusion, "I was the one in the wrong. I acted selfishly-"

Rengoku shook his head. "Do you resent me, Iguro?" His words were direct, cutting through the air with a sincerity that demanded attention.

"No," he replied swiftly, causing a wry smile to tug at the corners of the flame pillar's lips.

"That's why. You only behaved the way you did because of my insipid actions," he said uncharacteristically mellow. "Besides, it's not the first time. Sanemi was very much the same."

"Sanemi?" Iguro's mind raced, trying to make sense of it. What does that mean? Obanai and Sanemi were good friends too, but he's never mentioned any issues about Rengoku.

Kyojuro chuckled softly, inviting Iguro to take a seat next to him. "Come, let me explain something to you."

Iguro followed, taking a seat offered as Kyojuro continued. "In truth, I almost sought you out first, but," he shook his head, as if telling himself not to digress, "Look, Iguro I wished to confess something." he began again, voice tinged with sadness, "Despite staring death in the face many times, i can honestly say nothing scares me more than committing to a woman." Iguro's eyes widened in disbelief, unable to fathom Rengoku's fear.

Rengoku shook his head too as if he knew how ridiculous he sounded. "Kanroji is your responsibility now; I leave her to you. Becausw you're brave, much braver than I."

The Serpent Hashira's stomach turned at that. "Why didn't you tell her?" He blurted quickly.

Rengoku smiled bittersweetly. "Because it was Mother's dying wish. I was born to protect those less fortunate and I will continue to fulfill my duty no matter what, that's why..."

It dawned on Iguro at the mention of his mother what he meant. Most, like Kocho, would assume he meant his duty as a hasira, but Iguro who had lived with him knew it was more than just that, "So...it's Shinjuro." He whispered as the pieces came together.

TRAINING ARRRRRRCCC!!

Muichiro to tanjiro: 😊

Muichiro to everyone else: 🗑️

Muichiro has one (1) favorite person and he doesn't care if he's not being subtle about it.

New chapter!

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Kimetsu No Yaiba: Hashira Training Arc E4