Demon Slayer: Tanjiro becomes a ghost, Nezuko becomes a pillar!

Chapter 125 Boarding the Train

The crisp sound of the command echoed repeatedly through the bamboo forest, completely shattering the tranquility of the Butterfly House courtyard.

Tanjiro instinctively gripped the brand-new black Nichirin Blade at his waist. His fingertips touched the cool hilt and the flickering flame patterns, and a steady yet intense power spread from his palm throughout his body.

He lowered his head slightly and looked at Midouzi, who stood quietly beside him. The girl's eyes were clear and firm, without any confusion or timidity, only a resolute determination to move forward.

Just by exchanging a glance with his sister, Tanjiro felt an overwhelming surge of courage, and all his unease and worries vanished in that instant.

Mizuko gripped her own cherry blossom sword, Tsubame Nichirin, tightly.

She looked up into the distance, the weariness from days of trying to blend her breathing had long since faded, replaced by a sharpness ready to go.

Zenitsu was trembling uncontrollably, his legs were weak, his face was pale, and even his fingertips were trembling slightly. His instinctive fear of danger and death was almost overwhelming him.

But when his gaze unconsciously fell on Mi Douzi's upright back, he gritted his teeth, forced himself to straighten his back, clenched his fists, and refused to back down even a step.

As long as he can protect Mizuko, he must muster his courage no matter how scared he is.

Inosuke, on the other hand, was completely different. He was so excited that his blood was boiling, his wild eyes were burning with fighting spirit, and he gripped the two swords he had just acquired tightly in his hands. He couldn't wait to rush to the battlefield and fight the demons for three hundred rounds.

The four exchanged a glance, needing no further words.

Then, the four of them took off at the same time, their figures moving like arrows, rushing towards the southeastern border, and their figures soon disappeared at the end of the mountain road.

We sped along, the wind whistling past our ears, the mountains and forests rushing past us.

Before long, a faint vibration came from the distant railway tracks, accompanied by a deep and heavy mechanical roar, and an enormous aura that I had never felt before rushed towards me.

When the four of them finally arrived at the station and saw the legendary Mugen Train, Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Inosuke were all frozen in place, completely stunned and speechless by the enormous thing in front of them.

The jet-black steel body snaked forward, stretching as far as the eye could see. Huge wheels were firmly embedded in the rails, and the metal shell gleamed with a cold, hard luster in the sunlight. The carriages were connected one after another, larger than imagined, like a steel behemoth lurking on the ground, exuding a shocking sense of oppression.

"Wow, it's so big...and so long!"

Tanjiro couldn't help but widen his eyes and instinctively exclaim in disbelief.

Midouzi also opened her mouth slightly, her clear eyes shining with surprise, deeply shocked by this enormous creation she had never seen before.

"What kind of monster is this! It's huge! I'll fight it!"

Inosuke instantly became extremely excited, yelling and about to draw his twin swords and charge forward, looking like he wanted to fight the train head-on.

"Idiot! Stop it! Stop fooling around!"

Zenitsu was so frightened that his soul almost left his body. He rushed forward and firmly held down Inosuke's flailing hands, speaking urgently in a low voice.

"Are you trying to call in all the patrolling police? We're here on a mission, not to cause trouble!"

Ordinary passengers who were about to board the train couldn't help but smile kindly and shake their heads as they looked at the four children who were behaving strangely and reacting exaggeratedly. They then carried their luggage and boarded the train one after another.

Zenitsu blushed deeply under everyone's stares, so embarrassed he wished he could disappear into the ground. He could only helplessly drag the struggling Inosuke along, and then pull Tanjiro and Nezuko, who were still full of surprise, and hurriedly follow the crowd onto the train.

The moment they stepped into the carriage, the soft seats, the neat windows, the smooth floor, and the passengers coming and going were all new and unfamiliar, making the Kamado siblings, who had never been exposed to modern creations, even more bewildered.

Zenitsu held Inosuke, who was on the verge of going crazy, while helplessly explaining the basics of trains to the two of them, from the principles of operation to the rules of riding, patiently explaining for a long time.

Tanjiro and Nezuko were still completely bewildered, nodding with puzzled expressions and amazement in their eyes.

Inosuke became even more excited, shouting and yelling at the top of his lungs.

"Wow—we're inside the monster's belly! Its internal organs must feel so comfortable!"

Zenitsu rubbed his forehead, feeling utterly overwhelmed and on the verge of being driven crazy by this guy.

He sighed wearily, cautiously observing the movements inside the carriage, while lowering his voice to ask Tanjiro and Nezuko the most crucial question.

"Speaking of which... just what kind of person is that Flame Pillar?"

Tanjiro was slightly taken aback upon hearing this, and subconsciously shook his head before turning to look at Nezuko beside him.

The scene at the Pillars meeting was chaotic, and the only ones he remembered most were the Wind Pillar and the Serpent Pillar who were hostile to him. Apart from Giyu Tomioka, who always protected him, his impression of the other Pillars was very vague.

Feeling her brother's gaze, Mizuko blinked gently, calmed herself down, and carefully recalled the scene when she first met Rengoku Kyojuro at headquarters.

After a moment, she raised her head and spoke in a calm and firm tone.

"Mr. Rengoku is a very cheerful person with a loud voice and a dazzling smile. Although he is firm in his stance on his brother being a demon, his eyes are very honest, and it's clear that he is a kind-hearted and very reliable person."

"Is it reliable...that's good, that's good."

Zenitsu breathed a sigh of relief and nodded repeatedly, his heart finally at ease.

He glanced uneasily at the densely packed passengers in the carriage, then lowered his voice and asked again.

"There are so many people here, we can't tell who's a team member and who's just a regular person... Midouzi, do you remember what he looks like? We need to find him quickly."

Mizuko frowned slightly, trying to sketch Rengoku Kyojuro's appearance in her mind, attempting to find that dazzling figure in the crowd.

Just as she was deep in thought and everyone held their breath in vigilance—

Suddenly, an incredibly loud and penetrating roar came from the carriage ahead!

The voice was like the sun exploding, bold and unrestrained, with overwhelming momentum, instantly drowning out all conversations in the carriage and clearly reaching the ears of the four people.

Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke's expressions changed simultaneously, and they instantly went into a state of high alert. Thinking that a demon had appeared, they immediately gripped their Nichirin Blades and rushed towards the source of the sound!

The train carriage swayed, and people scrambled to avoid it.

The four of them hurried through the crowded passageway. The closer they got, the clearer and louder the voice became, so bold and exhilarating that it stirred their hearts.

Finally, after passing through two carriages, they clearly heard the sound that resonated throughout the entire area.

"Five ants!!"