Tale of the Last Demon Slayer

Chapter 17

HAORI’S POINT OF VIEW

“Come in.” Ushio-san said while opening the door of his huge house.

“Wow.” Akuma and I said in unison.

The house is really huge. At the entrance there is a unique pass code required so only the house owner or guest who know the code can enter the inside. Behind the huge door is a wide room that seems like a training room. There a wide space that has a shiny wooden floor. The ceiling has this monkey bars hanging using thick ropes and chains. The ground has different training equipment’s such as wooden statues and wooden swords.

“This is really huge, Akuma.” I said in pure amazement.

“Whatever, twerp. You better learn in this kind of training so you can save your own ass next time. Demons will come after you if you want to become a demon slayer.” Akuma said.

“Tch. I know, I know! Shut your trap!”

“This room has been empty for a while and Soma is the last student I have that was able to join the organization.” Ushio-san stated and walk towards the door in on the left side of the room. He gesture his hand saying that we shall follow him to the room.

The next room is like a receiving area for guest. There is a traditional Japanese table at the centre and he let us sit down on the pillow beside the table while he is opening the sliding door on each side. On the other side is a hot spring and garden and on the other side is just a typical backyard.

“I’ll show you your room later, Hatori. For now we need to start your training.”

“What?” I asked. “Training right away? Ushio-san?” I clarrfied.

“It’s up to you, I thought you want to learn as fast as you can and as soon as possible since your sister is waiting for you to save her?” he is right. I don’t have time to waste. “If you want you can rest now and we’ll discuss it tomorrow then.” He said and abut to leave when I block his way on my knees. I lower my head, hands on the floor and humbly vowed before him.

“Ushio-san, please teach me.” I said. I waited for his response before I raise my head but he did not answer. I raised my head to see his face but only to find out that he is staring at me.

“Hatori, training is not easy. You will struggle harder than what you experienced last night. You might quit in the middle of the training or die in the process. You are still young and can live your life.” He said seriously. He sat in front of me and place his left hand on my head.

“Tch.” Akuma hissed. When I shifted my gaze at him he looks serious and looking at the ceiling. He is laying on the floor, his elbow on the floor and his hands in his cheeks while on his demon form. I wanted to get an answer from him or suggestion but he just loo at me like it’s up to me and it’s my choice.

“Your sister might be dead by now. We don’t why they need to take her away, Hatori. Demon not leave they’re meal alive.” I was stunned on the thought that Ushio-san told me. I clenched my fists out of my anger. I want to do the same, maybe most of the people ill tell me the same, that she is gone and might be dead. But I can’t just simply accept it. I know somehow that she is alive somewhere.

"I know that, Ushio-san." I said while my tears are dripping oon the shiny floor. "I know that she might be be gone by now. I know, but I have this feeling that she is still alive. She is waiting for me somewhere. She is fighting for her life and I will too. Ushio-san, please teach me how to slay demon." I said and bowed again.

"Alright, Hatori. Prepare yourself. We are heading out."