Chirp chirp

The sparrow birds landed on the trees excitedly , admiring the blue clear sky while chirping.

It was a rather peaceful morning.

Until someone realized that she was late.

"Shit."

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"15 cases this month , all by Muzan , i see," the familiar collected voice emanated behind the sliding doors in Oyakata-san's residence , and the young blue haired demon slayer stomped to the room , after finishing the war with her messy bed hair.

The white bowl cut haired girls who passed by greeted her as she stomped past them swiftly , and just shook their head with a giggle as they remembered the bad habit of the 15 years old girl they knew so well.

Ring Ring

The same demon slayer with young blue haori , snowflake patterns and diagonal stripy end opened the sliding door in a rush , her young blue locks swaying on her back gently.

The bells on the side of her head had reminded everybody in the room who would enter the room.

The black haired male with the burn wound didn't have to turn his head around to know who just entered the room.

"Ohayo , Akao,"

"Ohayo," the white haired girl with the young blue haori muttered before sitting down on the tatami, facing the man she had known since she felt the cold breeze of the world.

"Late as usual, Yuki," an low grunt emanated from the corner of the room , and the teenage girl doesn't need to lift her head to see the provocator.

"Shina-san, please don't call me that," the girl huffed a little before messaging the bridge of her nose.

I mean it's not like it's my fault for waking up late.I had missions each night and I had always disguised in each night missions...

"Huh? Mad now?" The white haired male with a face full of scars smirked before leaning closer , though he's more than 3 meters away."What's up ,Yuki? You're exhausted?"

The girl rolled her eyes before focusing back to the adult on her sight, Oyakata-san.She sighed as she felt the burning sensation from the wind Hashira on her back.

Shinazugawa Sanemi , the wind Hashira , the 19 years old swordsman, who started to annoy her for revenge at that one time when she defeated him in a training match.

It was only a training match, and it's not that embarrassing, though the whole Hashiras and even Oyakata- san himself was there.Since then , he had always insulted her in pure annoyance.

Well , she might only be 15 years old , but that's the main reason why he's so embarrassed about his loss.

I mean , who doesn't feel embarrassed after being defeated by a younger girl?

"Shinazugawa-san, please shut up," a voice chirped hintfully at him before the owner of voice turned back to Oyakata-san , earning an unsatisfied twitch of annoyance from the male.

Shinobu Kochou , the Insect Hashira, a 16 years old girl who had suspicious smiles all day long , hiding venomous feelings deep in her heart.

After Kanae-San's death...

"So stop interrupting please, Shinazugawa-san.Each people here want to listen to the information as soon as possible," Shinobu-san shot back.

Ah , right.The whole Hashiras are here..

"Shinazugawa.Please don't pick a fight with your kouhai.That's embarrassing," A sob was heard from the other corner of the room , and the young blue haired girl immediately recognized the deepest voice owner in the Corps.

Himejima Gyomei , the rock Hashira.A 25 years old blind man, who always had tears streaming down his cheeks.He might be the strongest of all.

"Whatever.." a low grunt emanated from Sanemi's mouth as he decided to snap his gaze away from the back of her head.The hashiras turned their heads back to Oyakata-san , who had gotten used to our antics.

"Let's continue," he smiled gently a he pointed at a spot on the spreading roll of paper on his small table."Like I said before, there are 15 cases of demon transformation this month.Of course , all by Muzan.I think there is another case happening right now , a family killed entirely by a demon.But no worries , Giyuu is there to handle that,"

He stopped halfway to turn at Akao , still with his sincere smile.

"Akao , anything to report? Maybe something useful for all of us," he muttered."I mean from your latest mission,"

"Hai.Just another low ranked demon , trying to mess up a crowded market nearby and almost trying to say on a woman.I managed to bring him to the woods and collected some information.Nothing new.He's just like other demons.They feared Muzan more than us," she reported."But this time, his demon blood are still adjusting with his own blood.He just met Muzan for maybe, a day,"

The others turned to me swiftly , while Oyakata-san widened his eyes slightly.

"Eeh?? So he's near?"

The youngest Hashira in the room turned to set her gaze at the pink and green haired senpai , who nearly bit her nails.

Mitsuri Kanroji , the love Hashira.A 17 years old girl, who just became a Hashira for 3 months now.Akao knew her so well for she was the one that Oyakata-san had asked to company him visiting the girl in her village and offering her the spot as a Hashira.She knew the pink and green haired Hashira's past as well.

"I thought so.But as soon as I killed the demon , I checked around he market and the town and saw nothing.There's no sighting of any demon, no man with demon blood roaming around." Akao looked down as she remembered the rare disappearing.

So how does that man escape? Teleportation?

"Well thank you for the clue.I'll think about this.Now , you all can disperse," he smiled back , and we all kneeled.

"Hai."

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Akao's POV

"That meeting was short," i mumbled as i stretched myself.My bones cracked as I pulled my arms together, and I stopped when a familiar voice called me out.

"Masa-chan, how many times do I told you to stop waking up late night for snacks?" Shinobu-San approached with her usual smile , with a slight annoyed tone in it."Look , its been years since you started waking up late,"

"Sorry , I can't help it.I always feel hungry at midnights," I shrugged my shoulders.

Shinobu-san sighed.

"Next time , Masa-chan , If you're hungry , don't sneak to pick up berries at the forest.Just pick some in my storage,"

I shook my head.

"No thank you , that'll wake you up at night.I'll try to eat much before I sleep instead," I assured her before biding goodbye." I need to help Amane-San, see you later , Shinobu-San, "

Shinobu-san waved as she stared at my retreating back.

I stopped jogging as I turned around a corner.

Is it okay to lie like this?

I kicked on some stones, staring blankly at the cobblestone road, to the other side of the Ubuyashiki residence.

I lied that I woke up late because of that...I might sneak at nights to pick up berries to snack on , but the other reason that I woke up late , is because I had secret night missions prepared by Oyakata-san..

"Akao-chan?" A gentle voice snapped my mind out of trance.

I looked up to see the wife of Oyakata-San.

Ubuyashiki Amane-San.

"Oh , sorry.What can I help today?" I approached her , finally noticing the baskets of wet clean clothes behind her.

"Don't force yourself , Akao-chan.There is really nothing to help here," she smiled sheepishly , but widened her eyes in surprise as she saw that my figure isn't in her sight anymore.

"Eh?"

She turned swiftly at the sound of a clatter , and found me trying to carry all three baskets in my arms.

"So , where are we taking this, Amane-san?" I tilted my head in order to see her behind the pile of baskets.

She blinked several times before sighing.

"I can never say no to you ,huh? Let's go , follow me , before your arms get cramped," she put a thankful smile on before leading me to the other side of the yard.

"Hai," i nodded as i begin to follow her.

Now , you might be a bit curious about me.

My name is Masayuki Akao , as you can see.I'm 15 years old now , and I have been living in this headquarters for 15 years.I wasn't born here , but Oyakata-san told me that he picked me up when I was abandoned near Sakuragamo mountain.

He raised me up just like his own daughter and sister , and I trained with the past demon slayer's, that had died years ago.

For example , Kanae-san who died two years ago.

And also with Kama-san...Before he died..

And I finally mastered my ice breathing at age 8.

And 3 years ago , I was chosen as a pillar.

The Ice Pillar.

And as my thank you to Oyakata-san, I agreed to do night secret spying missions almost each nights , and though I helped much , I couldn't just relax doing nothing.

So I often helped Amane-san.

"Come on , put them down.We're here ," Amane-san's soothing voice once again snapped my mind out of trance.

"Hai," I muttered while gently placing the baskets down , and started to hang the clothes on the strings.

I'm not much a help here...What should I do to thank Oyakata-san and the oth-

"Masayuki-san!! Ohayoo~~" three cheerful familiar voice once again interrupted my thoughts , making me flinch.

I turned my head and nodded slightly as a response to the three Butterfly Estate girls.

"Ohayo.Naho , Kiyo , Sumi," I muttered , before placing the last wet clothes on the strings."What are you guys doing here?"

"We just picked up some berries!!" They chirped , and my ears perked up.

I scooted over quickly and picked some berries.

"Thanks,"

The next ten minutes wasted on the three girls chasing after the youngest Pillar in the headquarters , who's chewing some berries.

Yep.That's me.

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I'm sorry, it's short!!

Just reminder, there will be manga spoilers in this story!!

And I'll make my own plot before Tanjiro arrived and after they dealt with Muzan in the manga.

Stay tuned peeps!!

~●Kuu●~