Anime Crossover: My Cheat Code is Myself

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This is what a responsible and accountable "pillar" should be like!

Upon thinking of this, Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled broadly and immediately made a decision.

"If it's Kanae, that would be perfect. Let's settle on that then. Does Natsuhiko-kun have any objections?"

"Objections? No way! With such a beautiful woman as my guide, I'm full of energy right now!"

Although there are some differences in why Kanae Butterfly would make such a decision, Natsuhiko would naturally not refuse the opportunity to be accompanied by such a beautiful woman. Even if nothing happens in the end, it would be good to have her by his side for his eyes.

Could this girl have fallen for me at first sight? Should I say yes or no?

It really is my fault for being too outstanding. I'm handsome, capable, and rich.

I am a deeply sinful man.

Should I have a boy or a girl? What should I name the child?

This is troublesome, I'm not good at naming things, but judging from Kocho Kanae's refined and elegant appearance, she should be the type with literary talent.

Let her decide on the name then...

Thinking of this, Xia Yan's lips curled up wildly, and he could hardly contain his excitement.

"Hey! You're not thinking about something rude, are you?!"

Just as Xia Yan was about to enter the next stage of his fantasy, a coquettish voice woke him from his beautiful dream, making Xia Yan show the same bewildered expression as the "Zhang Huaimin·Chengtian Temple Limited Edition".

There stood Shinobu Kocho, who was less than 1.5 meters tall, angrily looking up at him.

It looks like an angry, sprouting purple potato.

You know what, she actually is kind of cute.

However, looking at her thin figure and youthful face, Xia Yan's eyes revealed a hint of regret.

It's a pity she's an illegal loli.

Xia Yan visualized the swastika flag in his mind while silently reciting 'Reject Jewish aesthetics'.

"What?! What kind of rude look is that!? Is there something you're unhappy with about me?!"

Shinobu Kocho keenly sensed the regret in Natsuhiko's eyes as he looked at her, and although she didn't know why, it made her even more annoyed.

"I'm warning you, my sister may be gentle, but I'm not someone to be trifled with! If you dare to harbor any ill intentions, I'll gouge your eyes out with a knife!"

This child has an unexpectedly sharp intuition...

However, I never expected that the gentle Shinobu Kocho had this kind of personality when she was a child.

Despite being threatened by Shinobu Kocho, Natsuhiko simply shrugged indifferently and didn't take her words to heart.

"Bear it! Girls should be gentler and shouldn't say things like that."

Kanae first gave Shinobu a light scolding, then turned to Natsuhiko with a hint of apology.

"I'm sorry, Xia Yanjun. Ren was just joking with you. She's usually a very kind person."

Chapter Thirty-Seven: The Daily Life of One Man and Three Women Living Together

Xia Yan wore a calm smile, putting on a magnanimous air, and spoke in a clear voice.

"It's okay, it's okay. Even if it's not a joke, it's fine. After all, I'm very strong, and she can't beat me."

After saying that, he made a face at Shinobu Kocho.

A large cross appeared on Shinobu's forehead.

"You bastard, are you trying to provoke me?! I'll punch you away!"

"Shinobu, you can't do that~, and neither can Natsuhiko-kun. If I can't get along with Shinobu, it will be very troublesome for me~"

Kanae Kocho stopped Shinobu Kocho with a hint of helplessness, her gentle smile faltering as she foresaw what might be a difficult time ahead.

After spending a lot of time calming Shinobu down and making sure that Natsuhiko wouldn't upset her again, Kanae Kocho finally breathed a sigh of relief.

But considering that she usually has a stern face and is serious and earnest like an adult, she seems to be much more relaxed today than usual.

It might be a good thing...

Deep down, she didn't want her younger sister Shinobu to follow the path of a demon slayer. Instead, she hoped that Shinobu would marry, have children, and have a happy life like an ordinary woman.

Thinking of this, Kanae Kocho also showed a gentle smile.

"Then, please take care of me from now on, Xia Yan-kun."

Kanae Kocho extended her hand to Natsuhiko and spoke softly.

Looking at Kanae Butterfly, who suddenly burst into laughter for some reason and seemed very happy, Natsuhiko felt a sense of bewilderment.

After all, a disdainful look can see through a person's body, but it cannot see through a person's mind.

But who cares, just have fun.

Xia Yan held Konae Butterfly's fair hand and gently squeezed it a couple of times. Although the back of her hand was smooth and delicate, her palm was not as tender as he had imagined. Instead, it was rough because it was covered with calluses.

After all, these are hands that have practiced swordsmanship for many years, and no matter how well they are maintained, they will still leave traces.

But this seems to create more friction.

Thinking of this, Xia Yan's face lit up with a bright and kind smile.

"Ah, night dew, death, bitterness—"

……

With Kagaya Ubuyashiki looking relieved, Natsuhiko bid farewell to his lord and then followed the Butterfly Sisters to their residence—

Butterfly House.

The Butterfly family was originally a long-established family of pharmacists, and the Butterfly House was their home, where various herbs were cultivated in the courtyard.

However, after being attacked by the demon, only the two sisters, Kanae and Shinobu, remained.

After Kanae Chocho became the Flower Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps, she became proficient in pharmacology due to her family's extensive knowledge of medicine, and thus took charge of the Demon Slayer Corps' medical facilities. The Butterfly Mansion became synonymous with the Demon Slayer Corps' medical facilities.

As soon as they entered the Butterfly House, a little girl who looked like she hadn't even graduated from elementary school greeted them.

The little girl has big purple eyes and delicate features. She has a side ponytail with a purple butterfly hair accessory, but she looks a bit dazed, more like a puppet than a human.

Upon seeing Xia Yan, a stranger, she timidly hid behind Kocho Kanae.

"This child is my and Shinobu's adopted sister. Her name is Kanao Tsuyuri. She's a bit introverted, but she's a very cute child. Kanao, this is Mr. Natsuhiko, a Class A swordsman who just joined the Demon Slayer Corps. He will be staying at the Butterfly Mansion for a while."

Kanae bent down and introduced Kanao and Natsuhiko to each other.

Kanao Tsukihana remained staring blankly at Natsuhiko, her eyes unblinking and her face expressionless.

It's impossible to tell what's going on in your head.

"I can definitely tell that this child is very cute, but their eyes are quite unique. They seem very talented and might even surpass you in the future."

Xia Yan straightened his cool hairstyle and stretched his finger toward Kurihana Kanao's eyes.

Even when their eyes were almost touching, Kanao's eyes remained unblinking, showing no sign of looking away.

Xia Yan, watching this, wanted to ask her why she didn't avoid it.

Natsuhiko was naturally familiar with Kanao Tsuyuri, and he was also very clear about her experiences, knowing that her eyesight was far beyond that of ordinary people.

Kanao Tsuyuri was born into an extremely poor family and grew up under the cold-blooded and ruthless domestic violence of her parents. Several of her siblings died directly at the hands of her parents.

It was thanks to her keen eyesight that she was able to avoid being hit in vital areas.

The reason she looks dazed is because her parents would beat her if she cried, so she had to suppress her feelings.

As time went by, she gradually became unable to feel pain and stopped expressing emotions.

"Kanao is so cute, she will never become a swordsman. She can just get married as an ordinary girl."

Kanae Butterfly gave Natsuhiko a reproachful look and pulled Kanae Tsuyuri behind her.

"Such a simple wish. If you grow up to look like her, as long as you know to run home when it rains and know to eat when you're hungry, you won't have to worry about not being able to find a husband."

Seeing Kanae Butterfly's protective actions, like a mother hen guarding her chicks, Xia Yan shrugged and teased her.

Then we saw Kanae Kocho's face showing a troubled expression.

"This is a bit tricky..."

Chapter Thirty-Eight: Men's Damn Competitive Spirit

Fifteen days later, the Butterfly Mansion welcomed new guests.

A strong man, wearing a straw hat adorned with glass wind chimes, an ugly fire man mask, and a haori with sun patterns, walked steadily to the entrance of the Butterfly Mansion.

He also had a five-foot-long box slung diagonally across his back.

As he moved, the wind chimes on his straw hat made a crisp and melodious tinkling sound.

"Huh? It's him..."

Upon receiving the message, Xia Yan, who was waiting at the door, looked at the familiar figure dressed almost exactly like in the anime and a look of realization appeared on his face.

Unexpectedly, the swordsmith who forged his sword was none other than Hotaru Haganezuka, the swordsmith of Tanjiro Kamado, the protagonist of the original work.

When angry, he could even hold Muichiro Tokito, who was the Mist Hashira at the time, in a pincer movement with one hand, something that even Tanjiro Kamado, after much training, could not do.

Although Muichiro's arm strength ranks only seventh among the nine pillars, Hotaru Haganezuka is an ordinary person who has never learned breathing techniques.

He has reached this level with just his physical strength; if he were to become a swordsman, he might become another Stone Pillar.

He could be considered a powerful figure whose talent was wasted on sword forging.

"My name is Steel Mound, and I forged and brought the sword of Narukami Tsuki Natsuhiko."

Knowing what kind of person he was, Xia Yan didn't reply, but just watched him silently.

As expected, Hotaru Haganezuka sat down on the threshold of the Butterfly Mansion, took the sword case off her back, and carefully unfolded it on her lap.

The gestures were as tender and devoted as if he were treating his lover.

He then began to recount the origins of the Nichirin Blade, his entire being radiating the air of a cultured young man bathed in the morning light.

Looking at his focused expression, despite wearing a comical, ugly fire-man mask, he exuded a charming seriousness.