Kimetsu No Yaiba: Storm in Hell, Strongest Story of Marechi

Mount Aino(1)

It had been about two weeks since Harada and Hikaru visited the Rengoku residence after such a long time. Hikaru gets word that Kyojuro is already intending to join Kisatsutai and become Hashira Fire. Harada has also been active in carrying out missions, although the mission for now is not as dense as before.

According to information circulating among the kakushi, this is because Kagaya intends to raise 4 people at once to become Hashira, so that the Harada mission ration is distributed to 4 people. The black-haired youth could only give a stiff chuckle upon knowing that.

Because to be honest, Harada felt a bliss rising in her chest when she found out about it. On the one hand Harada will not be exhausted, but on the other hand, this makes his instinct sharpened. Because Harada's natural instinct today is to protect her loved ones, so Harada will be very grateful if her grass green bead still sees her comrades.

At least now, on a clear autumn morning, Harada is seen sitting on the engawa while looking at the clear blue sky. The tall, well-built young man had just completed his mission last night, so he decided to lean on a wooden pole at the corner of engawa while enjoying the cool autumn breeze.

Although with sleepy eyes, Harada was aware of anyone who came there. Gyomei comes first. The tall and burly young man enclose a light green haori with kanji inscribed on the collar on his wide shoulders. The black-haired young man woke up Harada who was falling asleep. But the grass-green sliced youth said that he was used to doing this while waiting for Oyakata-sama to come.

Gyomei simply nodded before finally deciding to sit down on cement. Tengen came second. The white-haired youth, who currently had a burly body, instantly fished out Harada and dragged the black-haired youth far enough away.

But Harada immediately kicked off Tengen's future, and made the maroon-sliced young man fall down unhappily. Harada snorted in annoyance before finally leaning on Gyomei's broad shoulders and again closing both eyes.

Hideki comes last along with a black-haired girl, who actually looks very young. The white-haired young man was a little stunned when he realized that Harada was now completely asleep in Gyomei's lap. Hideki flicked Harada's wide forehead, and made the black-haired youth wake up while snorting in annoyance.

"Oi, you're not the real intention?" hideki asked with overflowing annoyance.

"Close your mouth Hideki! I haven't slept in two days!" reply Harada, whose emotions are also no less explosive.

"Then please forgive me for choosing the wrong time, Harada. But you can only be gathered in the morning."

The soft-pitched voice succeeded in making Harada surprised. The wide-eyed young man turned his head towards the origin of engawa, and could only chuckle while kneeling, as well as bowing his head in feeling completely embarrassed. While on the other hand, Kagaya just chuckled stiffly, and said that Harada's speech was not a big problem. Harada apologized again, and Kagaya could only nod.

"I'm gathering you for an official notice" Kagaya said. Tengen looked quite interested.

"Anu, please forgive me Oyakata-sama, but what do you mean?" ask Tengen.

"In addition to Harada who has been Hashira for a long time, I will raise the four of you to Hashira. Uzui Tengen, from now on you are Hashira Suara. Date Hideki, now you are Hashira Es. Kocho Kanae, you will replace your aunt to Hashira Bunga and also take care of the Butterfly Residence. Then Himejima Gyomei, you are now Hashira Batu. Congratulations on this rate hike, and I hope the five of you can help each other to get the demons to the root."

Everyone called out yes to say Kagaya's words. On the other hand Harada could see the various reactions shown by the people around him. Tengen and Hideki still look in disbelief. While on the other hand, Kanae looked full of determination. Then Gyomei can only say do'a and gratitude.

Before Kagaya returns home, the young man asks that everyone get to know each other. So Tengen now brings all the pillars for a picnic together in a lake close to Kisatsutai headquarters. When we got there, everything was surprised by the sight that the bus was said to be quite charming.

The color-changing leaves of the momiji tree cover the ground, making the black soil color orange and golden. The winter wind also blows gently, making the atmosphere become more cool and beautiful.

Next to Harada's eyebrows was raised when he saw a bamboo mat that had been held, along with a large basket in which there were some food. Neither Hideki nor Kanae cheered and immediately sat on the mat.

"Who prepared all this?" ask Harada.

"3 wife. I asked them for help," Tengen replied very lightly.

Harada's left temple twitched tightly. What did he say? Three wives? This guy's crazy. But behind all the grievances that Harada had pendam, Gyomei patted Harada's right shoulder, as if to tell Harada to enjoy this rare moment. The grass-green sliced youth nodded slowly and took part in the other 3 Hashira chats along with Gyomei.

Everyone shared their stories, and Tengen looked the most domineering of the atmosphere with his overly confident and noisy behavior. On the other hand Harada who was not too ordinary with the noise Tengen had could only sigh deeply, trying to be patient.

"Hora, why would a noisy creature like you be Hashira anyway?" asked Harada, who deliberately put on her innocent face.

"Obviously because I'm invincible!" exclamation Tengen.

"Oi, invincible how huh?"

At least from the picnic, which lasted until the afternoon, Harada managed to find out a few things. If Kanae has a younger sister, along with the tragic past that Tengen has to go through and the difficulty of getting out of the Uzui clan. Then an astonishing fact, which was finally recognized by the white-haired young man.

He is a student of Akechi Yoshinori. Upon learning of this, Harada could only look at Hideki with glaring eyes. Hideki chuckles stiffly. Tengen then quipped if he finally found out why Hideki kept sticking with Harada. The black-haired young man tries to control his emotional turmoil on Tengen, so Hideki must prevent an insignificant fight between Harada and Tengen.

Time Skip 6 Years Later

There has been a lot going on in the past 6 years, so the power of Kisatsutai has begun to develop over time. The current number of Hashira had also become 11 Hashira, who also had a myriad of grudges with the demons without exception. Even a Kyojuro Rengoku, who becomes Hashira to prove himself, starts to take a grudge on the demons as time goes on.

Obanai who was saved by Hikaru, Harada and Shinjuro has now become Hashira Snake. Same with Giyuu, who also filled the position of Hashira Air. Despite the truth, Giyuu's position in Kisatsutai leaves Hideki a little confused. Thank you for Giyuu's cold attitude.

Kanae Kocho was replaced by her younger brother Shinobu Kocho. This is because Kanae was killed by Douma, Jogen Kizuki number two while on a mission with Hikari and Yue. Then finally after a long time empty, Kyojuro Rengoku managed to occupy the position of Hashira Fire which was deliberately rejected by Hikaru the other day.

Then the position of the Wind Hashira that has changed twice since the departure of Matsuda, is now in the hands of Sanemi Shinazugawa, a marechi with blood that is like alcohol for the demons. Then there is news if Senjuro returns to training to become a demon hunter under the supervision of Shinjuro and Hikaru.

Not to forget the presence of Mitsuri Kanroji, a pink-haired girl with a unique body. Hashira Love is very flexible, and her energy and appetite are also very large. Tokito Muichiro, a mysterious boy who can already occupy the position of Hashira Fog after two months of holding a sword.

Then on the other hand, Harada who is the most senior Hashira among others, did not change too much. Harada is still loyal to the style of dress, even the haori used is still the same. Only his black hair extended to the bottom of the ear. The bangs still tend to fall apart, because that part is most often cut when fighting. Same with Hideki, Tengen and Gyomei also not so much changed. Only the bodies of the two of them grew more and more like a big stone.

Then besides being busy with missions and hard training from Harada, Hikaru will now train Senjuro whenever he has free time. Life goes on, one grows a thousand buds. Such was Kisatsutai's current situation. Although many have fallen, but superior seeds continue to emerge.

This is evidenced by the existence of Kanao Tsuyuri and Ryunato Ichizaki. Kanao, who is Tsuguko from Shinobu, is a quiet but very strong girl for would-be demon hunters. Ryunato, who was appointed Tsuguko by Hideki. The two children are classified as strong and fast, even Ryunato can already make Hideki overwhelmed in sword techniques.

That is the current condition of Kisatsutai, which was also only recognized by the government three years ago after a long time in action in the shadows. In short, the condition of Kisatsutai is now very prime, even though the figure of Ubuyashiki Kagaya is now increasingly weakened due to the curse borne by his family since long ago.

Despite the increasingly supportive situation, Kagaya was not at all caught off guard. The black-haired man felt that a storm was about to happen. So during the day when the peak of summer, Kagaya decides to call Harada and Hideki to his residence. Although both Hashira were recovering from a mission, this mission was not an arbitrary mission that could be left to the layman.

A woman's soft voice says that Harada and Hideki are waiting. Kagaya invited the two of them to enter. The woman, his wife, Amane, tells Hideki and Harada to face him immediately. The two men sat on their knees in front of Kagaya, not forgetting while bowing their eyes.

"I hope I don't bother you two, Harada, Hideki" Kagaya said in a soft voice and intonation. The two men simultaneously shook their heads.

"Absolutely not, Oyakata-sama. I happen to be bored at home" Hideki replied. Kagaya asked the two of them to hold their heads up, then smiled.

"Thank God, because I have a long-term mission for both of you."

Both Harada and Hideki, the two men both raised next to their eyebrows in confusion. Questions ran amok in the minds of the two, trying to guess what kind of mission required two Hashira men. On the other hand, Kagaya slightly chuckled.

"Anu, I'm sorry but, what kind of mission is this?" ask Harada.

"There are reports that the number of demons is increasing around Mount Aino" Kagaya replied.

"I'm sorry, but what about the members sent there?"

"They all fell, and the former fight there he said is very distinctive, namely the former roots and neat strokes. Then sometimes there are some parts that freeze."

Hideki and Harada are stuck. The traces of such a fight have explained the situation on Mount Aino. Their two eyes were now rounded, their irises slowly shrinking as well. Kagaya smiled, then said that this mission could not be left to just any Hashira. Harada and Hideki nod slowly, then agree to Kagaya's path of thought.

"To make the disguise more neat, don't forget to bring your Tsuguko," Kagaya said.

Harada and Hideki exchanged glances, then nodded. The two men agreed to the mission submitted directly by Kagaya. The two men with contrasting hair were allowed to say goodbye to Kagaya to get ready. On the other hand, Kagaya also prayed for both Hashira to return safely and successfully.

Skips

After Harada explained the mission to be undertaken, the journey to Mount Aino was filled with silence. Harada and Hideki are busy thinking about what kind of steps will be taken later. Because of the information that has been obtained directly, also from additional information sent through Kasugai, the Aino mountain area is being torn apart by Muzan. It was as if the curly-haired demon was looking for someone to eliminate, yet all of that was not obtained.

While continuing to run, both Hikaru, Hikari and Ryunato were now guessing about what Muzan was looking for. The black-haired demon was unlikely to be looking for something like the marechi of the Akechi and Tsumori clans, or the insightful family like the Date family. Because it was all secured before. If it wasn't danger and parasites that would trouble Muzan, then this time it was something that traumatized the demon.

"Onii-chan, you said this mission was around Aino Mountain, right?" ask Hikari. Harada nodded slowly.

"Yes, is there anything you know about Hikari?" Harada asked back. Hikari did not answer for a few minutes.

"I don't really know for sure. But I think I know what he's after."

"Then say, Hikari. Let the others know your head."

"Onii-chan, do you know the Fire God Dance?"

"Absolutely not."

"For I was on a mission there on New Year's Eve, and I saw a man dancing under the snow. When I noticed, the dance moves were actually breathing movements."

Now it was Hideki and Harada's turn to frown. The two men tried to connect the meaning of the orange-haired girl's speech, until Hideki suddenly snapped his finger. As if he understood the meaning of Hikari's speech earlier.

"Are you interacting with them, Hikari-chan?" ask Hideki. Hikari nodded.

"Yes, their surname is Kamado" Hikari replied.

Hideki stopped his footsteps suddenly. The Akechi brothers and Ryunato also stopped their run, waiting for a reply from Hideki who was clearly very surprised by Hikari's reply.

"Muzan's current goal is to eliminate the Sun's Breathing" Hideki said. Among the others, only Ryunato looked confused.

"I'm sorry Hideki-san, but what's so special about Sun Breathing?" ask Ryunato.

"It was a breathing whose strength was equivalent to Hell's Breathing."

Harada sighed. The black-haired man had just recalled this from his father's story the other day, if Hell's Breathing had its own rival, the Sun's Breathing. Hikari and Hikaru could only nod, at least feeling understood by this urgent situation. Whatever the risk, he must prevent Muzan from obliterating the Sun's Breathing without making himself eaten by Muzan.