Uzui Tengen left the Butterfly Mansion in a huff.
Inosuke stared blankly at Uzui Tengen's furious retreating figure: "What's wrong with him?"
"Who knows."
Mizuki silently followed without a word. Did Shinobu say something to him just now?
...Arrived at the Entertainment District.
The dazzling city of night.
Even though it was night, the entire street was brightly lit as if it were daytime.
"Wow~" The Three Little Ones sat in a carriage, their exclamations of amazement never ceasing.
In another rickshaw, Mizuki quietly observed the scenery of the Entertainment District.
It truly lived up to that saying.
The more glamorous and prosperous a place appears on the outside, the deeper the filth and darkness hidden beneath.
This is not merely a limitation of the era, but also the unchanging nature of humanity.
Mizuki withdrew her gaze.
It was annoying to look at.
"Listen up, you lot, don't do anything to attract attention," Uzui Tengen said from another carriage, his eyes slightly closed and arms crossed. "We're just here to investigate the situation. You absolutely cannot get out of the car..."
No sooner had he finished speaking than two of The Three Little Ones jumped out of the car at light speed, leaving only the honest Tanjirou.
And Tanjirou also jumped out of the car to find the other two.
Mizuki: She knew it wouldn't be that simple.
Standing in front of the rickshaw, Uzui Tengen was furious: "Those damn brats."
Mizuki got out of the car and said faintly, "You go find them. I'll wait for you here."
Uzui Tengen didn't have time to think much, pointing ahead and saying, "Go straight down there. The Wisteria House is the one with the wisteria flower pattern in front of it."
A house bearing the Wisteria family crest meant that the people living there would help the Demon Slayer Corps without compensation.
As soon as he finished speaking, he chased after them.
Soon after, a commotion arose from the crowd over there.
Mizuki: ...She knew it.
Mizuki glanced left and right, then walked into a corner alley.
"Ugh~"
A middle-aged man was leaning against the wall, vomiting.
Mizuki's eyelid twitched, and she turned to leave.
The middle-aged man noticed someone approaching, looked over drunkenly, and when he saw Mizuki's figure, his eyes lit up. He reached out his hand: "Wait, little sister..."
Mid-sentence, Mizuki raised her hand and slammed the scabbard into his face.
The middle-aged man's cheek was deformed from the blow, and he rolled his eyes on the spot, collapsing into his own vomit.
Mizuki looked at the scabbard, confirmed that no disgusting things had gotten on it, and decisively left the place.
This place... is truly a mixed bag.
She found another alley, making sure it was a place where people wouldn't easily notice, and leaped onto the rooftop.
She looked down at the city from above.
No... trace of demons.
Is it because the human presence is too strong?
Mizuki didn't think much of it, turned and jumped off the rooftop, heading towards the Wisteria House.
Upon arriving at the Wisteria House, she just happened to encounter Uzui Tengen bringing the three back.
"Oh, you're here," Uzui Tengen greeted her, then pushed aside the curtain and entered the house. "Excuse us~"
Once inside, Uzui Tengen immediately began gesturing, asking for food and water to be brought.
After a day of travel, The Three Little Ones sat on the tatami, eating heartily.
Inosuke took off his boar mask, grabbed a dango and stuffed it into his mouth, then noticed Mizuki beside him and kindly offered her one.
"Want some?"
...No, thanks.
Uzui Tengen, leaning against the wall, calmly watched everyone and said, "Listen up, after infiltrating the flower district, you guys go find my wives first."
"I will also go gather information about demons."
Inosuke was focused on eating, Tanjirou silently drank tea, and Zenitsu stayed put.
Then he angrily said, "What kind of nonsense is this?!"
"Huh?"
"Please don't joke around! To make your subordinates do personal errands to find your wives!"
Uzui Tengen: "Ha? What are you misunderstanding?"
"No! I have to say it!"
"Someone as sarcastic as you, it's obvious you wouldn't be popular!"
Mizuki: So that's it... She thought it would be a righteous accusation, but it turns out he was just jealous that someone had wives.
Typical you.
Mizuki sighed leisurely.
Uzui Tengen loudly retorted: "Are you an idiot? My wives infiltrated the flower district to diligently collect information about demons!"
"I only came because the regular contact suddenly stopped!"
Zenitsu said expressionlessly: "You're just imagining things, aren't you?"
The noisy continued.
Mizuki moved to the corner, squeezing in with Nezuko's box.
Too noisy, this group of people.
"These are the letters we exchanged with our Kasugai Crow!" Uzui Tengen pulled out a pile of letters from somewhere and threw them at Zenitsu.
Tanjirou flipped through the letters in surprise: "There are a lot. They must have been undercover for a long time, right?"
Uzui Tengen calmly replied: "Because I have three wives."
Even Mizuki couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, turning her gaze to him.
This guy is a winner in life?
"Three? Three wives?" Zenitsu instantly broke down. "You... why do you have three wives, what kind of joke is this!"
After a burst of commotion, Uzui Tengen knocked Zenitsu out with a punch, bringing a temporary halt.
Tanjirou asked, "The letters repeatedly emphasized being as low-key as possible when we arrive. What exactly should we do?"
"The method is disguise, of course. Although I'm reluctant, we still have to use the old method. You just need to infiltrate."
"My three wives are excellent kunoichi. I think the flower district is very suitable for demons to hide."
"But when I infiltrated as a guest, I couldn't find any trace, so I had them infiltrate."
Mizuki slightly averted her gaze. Indeed... no matter how eccentric they might seem, when it comes to the topic of demons, these people truly have the qualifications to be called Pillars.
This guy... must be very distressed right now.
"Now, three suspicious establishments have been screened out. You need to find my wives there to get information," Uzui Tengen said, holding up three fingers. "They are Suma of Tokito House, Makio of Ogimoto House, and Hinatsuru of Kyogoku House."
Mizuki's brows furrowed slightly, and her lips parted as she was about to speak.
Inosuke, who had just finished eating and was scratching his teeth with his finger, calmly said, "I think your wives are already dead."
Mizuki broke into a sweat. Although it was a realistic statement, this guy was really bad at reading the atmosphere.
Uzui Tengen, as expected, exploded in anger and punched Inosuke in the stomach.
No doubt, he deserved that punch.
The door was suddenly pulled open.
"Excuse us, we've brought everything you requested."
Uzui Tengen's face was gloomy: "Thanks."
Two of The Three Little Ones were lying down, and Mizuki spoke up to ask, "Among those three establishments you just mentioned, were there any women with white hair?"
Uzui Tengen's expression returned to normal, and he frowned: "If you mean geishas... no."
Now it was Mizuki's turn to frown.
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