Chapter 309: Nichirin Blade and Trainer!
[Ding-a-ling, ding-a-ling----]
The crisp Wind Chime Sound Accompanied By the breeze spread through the Village's Street, attracting the attention of some women, Child, and old people who remained at home along the way.
As for the Young and Strong Male, they had gone to the fields to work early.
"Ah, that's a monk. We haven't seen one in this Village for many years."
An old man sitting lazily by his door, basking in the Sunlight, smiled as he watched the loosely robed person wearing a straw hat walk by.
This was the first Village that Lucci and Mumei had found previously.
Fifteen days ago, after Mumei, Tanjiro, Gu Shiwen, and others who passed the Demon Slayer Corps' Final Selection finished choosing the 'Tamahagane' used to forge Nichirin Blade...
Because they needed to leave an address for receiving the Blade, they conveniently wrote down Village Chief Yamana's house, and then returned here Accompanied By Gu Shiwen.
And Captain Raschi reappeared, playing the role of a Samurai Father waiting for his daughter's return and teaching her Swordsmanship every day.
During break time, Mumei casually held the Short Sword in her hand, her amber eyes scanning the Rooftop, and said in surprise, "Father, that crow seems to have left."
Since they were playing roles, she naturally became the daughter.
To be honest.
For Mumei, who lost her parents from a young age, this Experience was very wonderful.
Especially since Lucci's personality was very cold and serious.
But occasionally, he would show some concern during Training, making the Feeling of familial Emotion even stronger.
If Mima Amatori Represented an older brother in the Child's Heart, and Ikoma Represented a partner...
Then Lucci gradually truly became 'Father'.
Mumei really enjoyed the past few days of life.
"Too careless. It flew away yesterday afternoon. Our observation period should be over!"
Lucci sat cross-legged on the stone steps. If it weren't for his Western appearance, his upright Posture and sharp Gaze were truly no different from a Samurai.
It turned out that he had long anticipated that Mumei participating in the Final Selection with an unregistered Identity would be exposed, which was why he had been seriously playing the role of a Samurai Father and daughter these past few days.
What he didn't expect was that the Demon Slayer Corps didn't seem to care much about this Matter. From leaving Mount Fujikasane until now, no one had come to investigate or inquire.
An Attitude that as long as you were a person and could kill Demon, it was fine.
As for the crow that seemed to be trying hard to 'act' like an ordinary Bird, but occasionally cast purposeful Gaze, that was even simpler. It was discovered on the first day by Lucci, who had an extraordinary Sixth Sense.
It was likely sent by the Demon Slayer Corps.
"Someone is coming."
Lucci suddenly Stand Up, and then led Mumei towards the courtyard gate. Since Village Chief Yamana was working in the fields, only the two of them were here.
As soon as they stepped out, they saw a figure hidden in a straw hat and black robe slowly walking towards them.
"My name is Kodera Sora, I am a Swordsmith, responsible for delivering the best Nichirin Blade I personally forged for Mumei!"
As soon as this person spoke, he revealed a somewhat silly temperament, instantly caused the Destruction of the deep and solemn Atmosphere. Hearing his words, one could guess that he wasn't very old.
"I am Mumei, and this is my Father."
Mumei smiled slightly and gave a simple introduction. Immediately after, Lucci said indifferently with a straight face, "Please come in first. We can talk inside."
"No need. The Sunlight is very good right now. The first meeting between a Nichirin Blade and its Master should happen under the brightest Sunlight!"
Swordsmith Kodera Sora raised his Head and glanced at the Sky, then took down the Long Saber tightly bound to his back.
It was then that Mumei and Lucci noticed that this person was also wearing a strange Mask on his face. He really went to great lengths to hide his Identity, and they didn't know why.
[Swish----]
This mysterious Swordsmith directly drew the newly forged Nichirin Blade. The Blade shone brightly under the most brilliant Sunlight.
"So beautiful..."
Mumei murmured to herself.
"A Nichirin Blade is forged by collecting 'Scarlet Crimson Sand Iron' and 'Scarlet Crimson Ore' from Sunlight Mountain, which is closest to the Sun and receives Sunlight all day, then melting them together with 'Tamahagane' and refining them through countless tempering, finally smelting a Demon-Slaying Blade that has absorbed the Aura of Sunlight!"
Swordsmith Kodera Sora's voice carried a strong sense of fervent Emotion. Immediately after, he handed this Nichirin Blade, which looked no different in length from a Short Sword, to Mumei.
"Come, pull it out and see. This Nichirin Blade is also called a Color-Changing Blade. It will show different colors based on its Master's characteristics."
Mumei nodded obediently, held the black Sword Hilt, and gently drew the Blade from the Scabbard. Then she widened her eyes curiously, looking at the Blade, but found it unremarkable.
Suddenly, a faint blue appeared from the bottom of the Blade, and in the blink of an eye, under the Gaze of the three, it turned into a Katana that was entirely black with Blood Vessel-shaped blue patterns on its surface.
"Wow, what a strange and beautiful color. It's the first time I've heard of a Blade changing like this. It's a bit like the blue of Water Breathing, but the Entity is black..."
The Swordsmith said, pinching his chin in confusion.
But he didn't notice that Mumei and Lucci's Gaze had become a little strange, especially the former, who was startled and thought to herself, "This Blade is too God-like!"
"Oh right, the Head Lord asked me to bring you a message."
As soon as he mentioned 'Water Breathing', Swordsmith Kodera Sora suddenly remembered something.
"The Head said, you two don't need to worry about Mumei not being a Rookie Swordsman trained by a Trainer. The purpose of the Final Selection is to select Child with the Aptitude to kill Demon."
"The fact that Mumei could pass the Assessment without mastering a Breathing Style shows that she possesses extremely Strong Aptitude. This is what we need."
"However, it is very inappropriate for Mumei not to know a Breathing Style and Swordsmanship. Therefore, I will send a Trainer to teach her. Thank you very much for joining the Demon Slayer Corps."
After hearing the words from the Demon Slayer Corps Head, Lucci and Mumei immediately felt that this person seemed very good, reasonable, and made them feel very comfortable.
At this moment, Swordsmith Kodera Sora let out a sigh of relief and smiled, "I memorized these words for a long Time. I've finally completed the Mission perfectly."
"I heard that during this Final Selection, there was also a young boy who accidentally trespassed into Mount Fujikasane. But he self-taught a Breathing Style and even snatched a Nichirin Blade from a Demon Slayer Corps Member guarding the mountain edge to kill Demon. I have to say, he's also a rare Genius~"
After speaking, he tidied his Clothing and gave the Child a Bow.
"Alright, everything has been explained. I must take my leave now. Please be sure to cherish this Nichirin Blade. Not only because of its special color, but also because it is the first Blade I forged as a formal Swordsmith. I beg you!"
"Ah, please rest assured, I will definitely take good care of it." Seeing this, Mumei quickly waved her hand and promised.
"Thank you very much!"
A moment later, Lucci withdrew his Gaze from the Swordsmith's retreating figure, then used Observation Haki to scan the surroundings. After confirming there were no suspicious Bird, small Animals, or people, he took out a small Transponder Snail and contacted the other side in a low voice in front of Mumei.
"You guys follow that Swordsmith and see where he ultimately goes!"
"Understood!"
As more and more Cipher Pol Team entered from the Planet Sea Homeland, basically every Team now had another Team following them in the shadows.
The Japan Government of this World definitely wouldn't have imagined that they were constantly being infiltrated by the Government of Another World.
Immediately after.
The Matter regarding Mumei receiving the Nichirin Blade, about to be taught a Breathing Style by a Trainer, as well as the Matter concerning Sunlight Mountain and the Demon Slayer Corps Head, were also reported by Lucci to the Command Center.
He felt that this Trainer was the breakthrough point.
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