[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-26":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Thunder Breathing to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1676060,2141,"Chapter 26 26: A Memory from Three Hundred Years Ago","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-26",26,"\u003Cp>Just as tension sparked in the air between Tachibana Kyūjō and Yushirō, a graceful figure stepped out from the back room—her white coat fluttering gently as she approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Tamayo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze calmly landed on the young man standing before her—watchful, but filled with curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes traced the two long swords hanging from his waist, and a quiet suspicion stirred in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A black-haired swordsman... wearing twin Nichirin blades...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And those eyes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo had seen eyes like those before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clear. Serene. Like they could gaze straight through to a person's soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tried to remember. Where had she seen such a gaze?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with centuries of memories, the answer didn't come easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō, noticing her presence, bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's an honor to meet you, ma'am. My name is Tachibana Kyūjō, a Demon Slayer from the Demon Slayer Corps.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo gave a small nod, her expression softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nice to meet you, Kyūjō-dono. Please, just call me Tamayo. The one with me earlier is Yushirō.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She studied him for another moment, then spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you've come looking for me… I assume it's something important. But you're aware, aren't you? The two of us… are demons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō nodded slowly. His face was serious—composed, but unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know. You're demons. But to my eyes… your bodies hold no secrets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could continue, Yushirō exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The younger demon lunged forward, claws bared, his expression twisted in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You dare insult Tamayo-sama?! I'll kill you where you stand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo's eyes widened in alarm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wasn't a demon built for combat, and Yushirō was far too fast for her to stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō didn't flinch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He simply turned toward Tamayo and gave a small nod—as if to say, It's alright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in the blink of an eye, without even drawing his swords, Kyūjō raised his right hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A motion too fast to follow. A flash of motion, sharp and precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His open palm struck Yushirō square on the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young demon crumpled to the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No movement. No breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo's breath caught in her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is… is he okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō glanced down at the unconscious Yushirō and shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he were human, he'd be dead by now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo sighed in relief—but continued to eye him cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she asked, \"How long until he wakes up?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well… I think something in his brain might've gotten knocked loose. So I helped him grow a new one.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He'll wake up once the new brain finishes forming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo didn't know whether to laugh or be concerned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But her thoughts drifted back to something Kyūjō had said moments ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"'Your bodies hold no secrets in my eyes…'\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those words echoed in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—suddenly, without warning—a buried memory broke free from the depths of her soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hundred years ago…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had once met a man with that same gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes that saw through flesh and blood, straight into the very essence of one's being.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That man had been the first—the only—person who ever made Kibutsuji Muzan feel something he had never known before:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His name was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsugikuni Yoriichi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo stared blankly at Kyūjō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could it be…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this world truly have produced someone like him again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later, Yushirō stirred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes fluttered open, faint light returning to his pupils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since neither he nor Tamayo consumed human flesh, their recovery speed was far slower than ordinary demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still disoriented, Yushirō slowly rose to his feet and quietly stepped aside—no longer interfering in the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo gave him a brief, puzzled look, then returned her attention to Kyūjō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please forgive Yushirō,\" she said softly. \"He tends to act before he thinks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I apologize for his behavior.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō offered a calm smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's fine. I did show up unannounced, after all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if I were just an ordinary human… I probably wouldn't be standing here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If I hadn't known the two of you severed ties with Muzan, never harmed a single human, and even devoted yourselves to healing people…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I wouldn't have held back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo lowered her head slightly, acknowledging the truth in his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she asked once more:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, may I ask… what brings you here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A friend of mine is suffering from a heart condition.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I came to ask for your help in treating her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo's expression turned serious at once. At the mention of medicine, her composure shifted into focus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"May I hear the symptoms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō explained everything he knew about Rengoku Ruka's heart condition—with clear, honest detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo closed her eyes briefly, deep in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Without examining her directly, I can't say for certain whether I can treat her or not.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if it's possible, please bring her here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll use every tool at my disposal to run a full examination.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō nodded firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there's even one 'human' left in this world who can save her…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I believe… that person is you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo quietly covered her mouth, then let out a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You give me too much credit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the matter discussed, Kyūjō prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he stepped out, he turned back—his voice low and serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…By the way. Kibutsuji Muzan is currently in Asakusa.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment that name was spoken, Tamayo's entire presence shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her demon nature rose to the surface—her expression tightening, her aura sharpening like a blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is he?!\" she snapped. \"Tell me where that monster is—Kibutsuji Muzan, where?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hands gripped Kyūjō's arm with trembling force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō didn't push her away. He simply raised one hand and gently patted her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down,\" he said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn't tell you this so you could rush off and die.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can't beat him. Not yet. Just wait a little longer.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll be the one to kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tamayo froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes welled up. Her body shook silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—like a puppet with its strings cut—her fingers released.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sank to her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tears fell, quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always known.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That she could never defeat Muzan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But that hatred… buried deep for over three hundred years… came roaring back at the mention of his name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn't hold it in anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō stood silently, watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching this woman who had lost everything long ago—who now lived for only one thing: revenge against Kibutsuji Muzan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, with gentle resolve, Kyūjō spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tamayo-san.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would you come with me to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll guarantee your safety. And I'll regularly bring you blood samples from the Twelve Kizuki.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All I ask in return… is one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Research. And create a medicine to turn demons… back into humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>📚 Want to read more chapters or get early access?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join my Patreon here:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔗 patreon.com\u002FFaaanzKun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Enjoy 30+ chapters ahead of WebNovel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Get 2 new chapters every day exclusively on Patreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join now and dive deeper into the story—weeks ahead of public release!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for your amazing support 💖\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>",1192,"2026-06-06T13:14:23.720Z",1,"novelbin.me","2c170a5c6eafe0e80a66c25d83b8570c90aa20570556776c4678998234381c70","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-27","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-25",389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]