Simultaneous Transmigration: From Japanese Anime to American Comics

Chapter 66: Dance of the Fire God

Tanjiro's father, Tanjuro, wanted to stop him, but his chest suddenly began to hurt. His throat tickled, and he started coughing violently.

"Father!" Young Tanjiro stood by in a panic, helplessly wanting to assist but unsure how.

The oden stall owner, hearing Tanjuro's violent coughing, hesitated for a moment before turning back. He gently patted Tanjuro's back. "You really need to take care of your body."

Boom!!!

As soon as the words left his mouth, a loud noise erupted from the carpenter's shop ahead. The entire building shook violently, startling everyone around.

A second later, a dark figure flew out from within, landing right at the oden stall owner's feet.

It looked like a human but was covered in sharp claws and fangs, its face twisted into a grotesque expression.

The oden stall owner took one look and stumbled backward in fright.

Even though it wasn't noon, the setting sun's rays still carried immense power, instantly igniting the demon's entire body.

"Aaahhh!!!"

The demon's painful wails attracted the attention of many nearby vendors.

Some trembled in terror at the sight, confusion and bewilderment mixing with their fear.

What kind of creature was this?

Everyone watched in horror as the human-like monster was burned to ashes before their very eyes.

Tanjuro had already covered young Tanjiro's eyes, watching the entire ordeal himself, heart pounding.

It was all real.

"Where's that young man?" Tanjuro, regaining his composure, looked toward the carpenter's shop. It was dark inside, and nothing was visible.

"Was this monster thrown out by that young man just now?" The oden stall owner was nearly petrified with fear, his face pale.

While they were still in confusion, Chu Yang had already left the shop through the back door, heading into the forest outside the town to retrieve his zanbato.

The commotion earlier had been too big, making it inconvenient for Chu Yang to stay in town, much less engage too much with Tanjuro in front of so many onlookers. It wouldn't be good for his future life.

So, Chu Yang took advantage of the chaos to slip away.

He climbed a tree and dozed off, waiting for Tanjuro outside.

After a while, Tanjuro appeared at the end of the mountain road, holding young Tanjiro's hand.

"You're really slow."

Chu Yang jumped down from the tree, landing in front of the father and son.

"Thank you for earlier. If it weren't for you, I might have run into that demon." Tanjuro shuddered at the thought, deeply grateful.

"No need for thanks. I saved you for a reason." Chu Yang waved it off and then said seriously, "I want to make a deal with you."

Tanjuro was puzzled. Aside from selling charcoal, he didn't have anything worth trading.

Chu Yang got straight to the point: "I want you to teach me the Kagura Dance. In exchange, I'll give you a substantial amount of money to improve your family's life."

"I see." Tanjuro immediately understood that Chu Yang was after the Kagura Dance, a tradition passed down in his family. It made sense; after all, it was the only valuable thing he possessed.

"But… how did you know about the Kagura Dance?" Tanjuro asked, puzzled.

"Let's talk as we walk." Chu Yang bent down to pick up the drowsy Tanjiro and began walking ahead. Tanjuro hesitated for a moment before quickly catching up.

Chu Yang then explained the origins of the demons, the history of the Demon Slayer Corps, and the friendship between Yoriichi Tsugikuni and Sumiyoshi.

For a man nearing the end of his life, Chu Yang saw no need to hide anything. Given Tanjuro's character, he wouldn't spread these secrets.

As they talked, they soon approached Tanjuro's home in the mountains.

Learning everything left Tanjuro filled with an indescribable sense of poignancy. He hadn't expected that in the end, the Sun Breathing would be passed down in this way.

"In that case, my short life has had meaning after all." Tanjuro smiled, his eyes shining with a light they had never shown before.

"Even without the Sun Breathing, you're an excellent father. The meaning of your life doesn't come from the Sun Breathing, but from your children." Chu Yang responded sincerely.

Mentioning his children brought peace to Tanjuro. No matter what, he had to leave something behind to make life easier for his wife and kids.

He had no reason to refuse Chu Yang's offer. Besides, the young man didn't seem like a bad person.

In the end, Tanjuro performed the Kagura Dance for Chu Yang at the entrance of his home. His movements were fluid and agile, showing no signs of illness.

After finishing the first dance, Tanjuro was about to begin a second, but Chu Yang stopped him. With Chu Yang's natural talent, seeing it once was enough to grasp the key points.

If Tanjuro were to perform two consecutive Kagura Dances, his body would be severely strained.

As agreed, Chu Yang left a substantial sum of money to ensure that Tanjuro's wife and children would live well after his passing.

This wealth had conveniently come from the demon he had killed in the carpenter's shop.

The demon had roamed human society for years, preying on people, and collecting valuable items from corpses as trophies. Over time, its collection had grown.

Chu Yang wasn't particularly interested in money. No amount of wealth could compare to the Sun Breathing.

In addition to the money, Chu Yang used his Wood Release chakra to restore some of Tanjuro's vitality. Though he couldn't completely cure his illness, he could extend his life by a few more years, giving him the chance to see Tanjiro grow up.

Interestingly, even in his sleep, young Tanjiro seemed to sense something.

He clung tightly to Chu Yang's clothes, refusing to let him leave. Chu Yang had to spend quite some time prying himself free.

After bidding farewell to Tanjuro and his family, Chu Yang's solitary figure once again vanished into the darkness.

Tanjuro stood by the door, gazing at Chu Yang's departing silhouette.

Under the night sky, he looked up and offered a silent, heartfelt prayer.

"May the gods bless you!"

…

After leaving Tanjuro's house, Chu Yang returned the way he came. When he passed through the small town again, it was buzzing with activity.

The carpenter's shop was drenched in blood.

The corpses of the shopkeeper's family had been gnawed beyond recognition by the demon. Such a terrifying crime scene naturally caused a commotion.

More importantly, many vendors had witnessed the demon's death firsthand.

Just as Chu Yang wondered what to do next, he saw members of the "Kakushi" around the town.

Clearly, they had been sent by the Demon Slayer Corps to handle the aftermath.

The town was remote, and rumors wouldn't spread easily, so the impact was minimal. It would be relatively easy to manage.

The real challenge lay in the battles that had broken out near Kyoto, which were much harder to conceal. The Ubuyashiki clan even had to tap into their official connections.

In small towns like this, as long as enough money was provided, even the biggest incidents could be suppressed. And the Ubuyashiki clan had no shortage of money.

Professional matters should be handled by professionals. Chu Yang had no intention of getting in the way. He planned to return to the temple to practice the Sun Breathing and, when missions came, to slay demons.

As for Butterfly Mansion, Sakonji Urokodaki would naturally visit Makomo when he was ready. It wasn't something Chu Yang could interfere with.

After joining the Demon Slayer Corps, Chu Yang's life became a cycle of demon slaying and training.

In both the world of One Piece and Naruto, Chu Yang's situation was similar.

Meanwhile, in the world of Harry Potter, Chu Yang was about to experience his first Halloween at Hogwarts.