Demon Slayer World, Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
After distributing the newly prepared antidote, Kochō Shinobu turned to look at a nearby member of the Kakushi.
"Are there any more wounded?"
"No more. This is everyone."
"Then I'll leave the rest to you. Take them to the infirmary."
"Yes!"
More than a dozen Kakushi members responded and immediately began transporting the wounded away on stretchers.
Although they lacked talent for swordsmanship, the members of the Kakushi had all practiced Breathing Techniques, and their physical condition far exceeded that of ordinary people.
In only a short time, the line of Demon Slayer Corps members lying on the ground had all been carried away.
"Phew... I can finally rest."
Watching them leave, Kochō Shinobu walked toward the Butterfly Mansion with exhaustion written all over her face.
She had not rested for a very long time.
First she had received the mission to go to Mt. Fujikasane. Then she took Cain and the others to Mt. Natagumo. After that she rushed back from Mt. Natagumo to headquarters.
She originally thought she would finally have time to rest. Instead, news arrived from the Butterfly Mansion that several Demon Slayer Corps members had been poisoned during a mission.
Because Kochō Kanae needed to attend the Hashira Meeting, this matter could only be handled by the Butterfly Mansion's second in command, Kochō Shinobu.
Sending people to treat wounds, drawing blood samples for analysis, studying the toxicity, and creating a targeted antidote. By the time the entire process was finished, it was already dusk.
Yawning as she returned to the Butterfly Mansion, Shinobu had just stepped into the courtyard when she noticed two familiar figures standing in a corner not far away.
"Eh?"
Kochō Shinobu rubbed her eyes.
Good. It was not a hallucination caused by exhaustion.
"Cain! Why are you here!"
"I'm here to find a certain Miss Kochō Shinobu who doesn't wish to reveal her name and still owes me 98 favors because of our bet."
"Hey, that's enough."
Glancing toward Kanao Tsuyuri, who was quietly watching the scene, Kochō Shinobu took a deep breath.
"You already made me wear... wear that outfit to report your slaying of Lower Moon Five at the Hashira Meeting. Isn't that enough?"
"Cough! If you could manage a one strike kill, then let alone one favor, even a hundred..."
"Fine! Stop!"
Seeing Cain deliberately imitate her tone and reenact the conversation from two days ago like some overly dramatic actor, Kochō Shinobu hurried forward and covered his mouth.
"Don't even think about ninety eight. At most, I'll grant you one more favor."
"Tsk. Ninety eight becomes one in a single day. Even inflation isn't that outrageous."
"If you say another word, you won't even get one!"
A vein appeared on Kochō Shinobu's forehead.
She had not slept for two and a half days and was already exhausted.
Being provoked by Cain like this instantly made her blood pressure spike.
For a brief moment, in her hazy mind, Kochō Shinobu felt as if she saw her deceased parents.
"Hey, are you okay?"
Cain waved his hand in front of Kochō Shinobu's face.
"You look like you're in pretty terrible condition."
"Don't you have any idea why I'm in terrible condition?"
Kochō Shinobu snapped back to reality. Looking at the main culprit standing in front of her, she silently sighed.
None of them had slept for more than two days, so why are you still so energetic?
"You didn't secretly go sleep somewhere and then deliberately come here to annoy me, did you?"
"I'm not that bored."
Cain rolled his eyes. "I was commissioned by your sister to try and treat Kanao."
Treat Kanao?
Kochō Shinobu froze for a moment, surprise appearing on her face.
"You know medicine?"
"I don't."
"?"
"I don't know medicine, but I can cook. Have you ever heard of Food Therapy?"
"Of course I've heard of it."
Kochō Shinobu nodded.
Besides treating injuries and detoxifying poison, the Butterfly Mansion was also responsible for helping injured Demon Slayers recover through rehabilitation.
During rehabilitation, daily diet played a very important role.
Although she was not a specialist in this field, Kochō Shinobu still had some knowledge about Food Therapy.
"You want to treat Kanao through Food Therapy?"
"Yeah."
"Then I suggest you give up. My sister and I have already tried that method."
"Just because you tried it once doesn't mean it can't be used again."
Cain remained completely unmoved.
"The food I make isn't something an ordinary person like you can compare to."
"Ordinary person?"
Kochō Shinobu narrowed her eyes.
Since Kochō Kanae had a large amount of work to deal with, Kochō Shinobu was usually the one responsible for cooking every day.
As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. Kochō Shinobu was quite confident in her own cooking skills.
Being mocked by Cain like this immediately triggered her competitive spirit.
"Lead the way then. I'd like to see what the cooking of a so called master like you actually looks like."
"Relax. I guarantee it will open your eyes."
Cain answered without hesitation.
When it came to cooking, he was a professional.
Bringing both Kochō Shinobu and Kanao along, Cain entered the kitchen of the Butterfly Mansion.
After taking out the ingredients and picking up a kitchen knife, a faint white glow appeared around Cain's body.
State of Selflessness (Chef Version)!
"Eh?"
Kochō Shinobu let out a surprised sound.
Although she could not see the layer of white light formed by spiritual power around Cain's body...
...she could clearly feel that Cain's aura had changed the moment he picked up the kitchen knife.
But before Kochō Shinobu could think further about what had just happened, an even more shocking scene appeared.
Da da da da da!
A crisp chopping sound rang out as Cain's arm moved so quickly it became a blur, instantly mincing the ginger and garlic.
As if pulled by an invisible force, the shredded ginger and minced garlic flew into the air before neatly landing on a nearby plate.
"What the hell is this?!"
Kochō Shinobu could not help shouting in shock.
"..."
Kanao, who was sitting nearby, was also drawn in by this scene. Her eyes remained fixed on Cain without blinking.
At this moment, Cain himself had entered a state of perfect focus.
With the assistance of the State of Selflessness, he poured his entire heart and spirit into the act of cooking.
The Thunder Breathing once used to slay demons and the Hamon technique created by ancient practitioners for longevity had now been transformed into tools for cooking in his hands.
In only a short time, a massive pillar of golden light burst forth from the kitchen.
"It's finished."
Dividing the freshly prepared food into two portions, Cain handed them to Kochō Shinobu and Kanao respectively.
"Sorrowful Soul Rice. Please"
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