LRAB Chapter 54 Being a Strong Person
Chapter 54 Being a Strong Person
Chapter 54 Being a Strong Person (1/5)
Upon hearing the confirmed news, Makomo was unusually flustered. She was happy that Giyu Tomioka had passed the test, but she couldn't believe Seito's failure.
If there are two people and only one passes the "Fujiyama" test, Makomo feels that, no matter what, it should be Seito.
After all, compared to Wrong Rabbit, Tomioka Giyuu is far, far inferior.
In her memory, Giyu Tomioka's impression of Fujikazuyama was that of a cowardly, pessimistic, and very disheartened person.
Because Giyu Tomioka's older sister was killed by a demon while protecting him, and Giyu survived by hiding thanks to his sister's protection, Giyu often blames himself and frequently says depressing things like, "I wish I had been the one who died." This even made Seito lose his temper and slap Giyu Tomioka.
I still remember that day. After slapping Giyuu, Seito put her hands on Giyuu Tomioka's shoulders and said to him, "Your life was saved by your sister at all costs. You have the obligation and responsibility to continue the future that your sister entrusted to you. If you continue to live such a pessimistic life, it will be a desecration of your sister."
Later, it was with Haruto's encouragement that Giyu Tomioka was able to slowly recover.
Mentally, the Rabbit was always stronger than the cowardly Giyu Tomioka.
In terms of strength, he far surpasses Giyu Tomioka.
Makomo couldn't understand why the stronger Seito couldn't leave Fujisaki Mountain, while Giyu Tomioka was able to pass the test.
Seeing Makomo's state, Hiroshi Furukawa stepped forward, intending to place his hand on her shoulder to comfort her, but remembering her identity as a girl, he ultimately withdrew his hand: "Still can't accept all of this?"
"I know Sabito and Giyu's strength very well. I really can't understand why Giyu passed the test. It's not that I think Giyu is bad; I'm happy that he passed. But I don't understand why the stronger ones didn't—"
"In fact, this is quite common."
Looking at the burning wreckage before him, Hiroshi Furukawa said, "Although I have never met Sabito, I can imagine that, if I am not mistaken, Sabito is like an older brother to Giyu Tomioka in their daily lives, and Giyu Tomioka is even quite dependent on Sabito."
Makomo looked up, staring at Hiroshi Furukawa in shock.
"Looks like I guessed right."
Hiroshi Furukawa glanced at Makomo, then turned to look at the burning flames, as if he saw the fiery man: "In fact, this is probably the mission and responsibility of a strong person. Qing Tu is very strong, so naturally she takes on the responsibilities that a strong person should have, and will also entrust the most dangerous things to herself."
Lord Kyojuro once told me that as a stronger being, one should take responsibility for the weak and strive to care for them. This is the mindset a strong person should have, and Sabito should be such a strong person.
"However, the strong will face even stronger opponents and more risks, so death is a common occurrence."
Makomo looked at Hiroshi Furukawa and fell silent for a moment.
Hiroshi Furukawa rubbed his nose: "These are all things Lord Flame Pillar once said to you; I'm just relaying them to you."
As he spoke, he looked at Makomo: "You must be very sad about Seito's death, and you must want to cry, but please grit your teeth. Even if you are so sad that you can't stand up, you must persevere and move forward. Because time will not wait for you, nor will it come to you to share your sorrow. As swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, we can only stand tall and continue to move forward."
Makomo unconsciously tightened her grip on the Nichirin Blade.
"These are the words Lord Kyojuro spoke to me when I was immersed in grief after the death of my comrade, and they helped me to emerge from my sorrow. Now, I pass on Lord Kyojuro's words to you, hoping that you too can emerge from your grief."
Makomo, head bowed beneath the fox mask, asked, "Is that the Flame Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku? I've heard his name from my master."
"Yes, it's him, Flame Pillar. Lord Kyojuro is a very kind and warm-hearted person. After this demon-hunting mission is completed, I must treat Lord Kyojuro to a meal. Lord Kyojuro promised me, and he won't break his promise, and I—I won't."
When Hiroshi Furukawa spoke of Kyojuro Rengoku, his eyes lit up. It was clear that he deeply admired the Flame Pillar, Kyojuro Rengoku. Makomo could see this as well, just as she admired her master, Urokodaki.
"I understand what you're saying, and I'll keep it in mind."
Makomo looked up at the rising sun.
Warm sunlight streamed down beneath the girl's fox mask, casting a soft glow on her fair jawline. A gentle breeze stirred, causing her jet-black hair to flutter in the wind.
Hiroshi Furukawa turned his head and saw this scene. He turned his head away, suppressed the inexplicable pounding in his heart, and silently gripped the hilt of his Nichirin Blade.
From the moment they become swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, everyone understands what they are facing. Therefore, many swordsmen, even when faced with a girl they are attracted to, will choose to suppress their feelings.
As a Demon Slayer Corps swordsman whose life is precarious, he cannot bring happiness to the girl he loves; the future will only bring him pain.
The campfire burned brightly, its warmth dispelling the dampness and chill of the cave. After eating and drinking her fill, the girl leaned against the demon and fell asleep without realizing it.
When I woke up, I found myself lying on a bed of straw, covered with thick clothes.
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Kanao opened her eyes and saw her uncle sitting by the campfire. Her uncle had taken off all his clothes, revealing his extremely strong upper body.
The girl looked down and realized that the clothes covering her were her uncle's, obviously given to her to keep her from getting cold.
In fact, she was already wearing enough clothes, and with two more layers on top, she was warm enough, but her uncle still took off his own clothes to cover her, as if he was always worried that she would get cold.
I sniffed the air slightly and smelled a familiar, comforting, and pleasant scent.
"woke up."
Sensing the movement, Su Mu turned around and looked at the girl who had just opened her sleepy eyes.
Kanao rubbed her eyes, gave her uncle a sweet smile, and then made an "Mmm" sound before getting up with some difficulty. People always have the habit of staying in bed, and for Kanao, this was something she never dared to imagine before, but now, slowly, it seems, she has gotten used to it.
The girl hesitated for a moment before getting up from the straw carpet, raising her eyes to look at the setting sun outside. Her pinkish-purple eyes were filled with joy: "The sun has gone down!"
Kanao turned her head, revealing an excited smile: "Uncle, let's hurry up and go find the Kamado family's residence so we can find that spider lily for you."
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