Anime Crossover: My Cheat Code is Myself

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He had already learned what had happened from the raven above his head.

A few hours earlier, Kanae Kocho happened to encounter Upper Moon Two, Doma, while on a mission.

He is now wounded and urgently needs support.

Because they were ambushed by Akaza on their way back from Tokyo, they were delayed for quite some time.

Xia Yan arrived home late at night, and it was almost dawn.

Thinking of Kanae's fate in the original work, Natsuhiko quickened his pace once again, leaving even the ravens flying in the sky far behind him.

Driven by the wind, Xia Yan's speed had reached its limit.

Even steam trains of this era pale in comparison.

But it was still a few minutes late.

When he found Kanae Kocho, this woman, whose gentleness was etched into her very bones, was on her deathbed and was lying limp in Shinobu Kocho's arms.

The Upper Moon Two, Doma, has long since disappeared.

He seemed unable to do anything...

No! It seems there are other methods!

Looking at the ghost-transformation potion he carried with him just in case, Xia Yan had a bold idea.

I just don't know if Kanae Kocho will agree...

Thinking about this, Xia Yan hesitated again.

But he quickly put that hesitation behind him.

Who cares if she agrees or not! At worst, I'll just carry a suitcase wherever I go from now on.

Thinking of this, Xia Yan quickly walked towards the Butterfly Sisters.

Upon seeing Xia Yan's arrival, Kanae Butterfly's eyes revealed a hint of apology and regret.

She seemed to want to say something to Xia Yan, but she no longer had the strength to speak. She could only gaze at Xia Yan with her usual gentle eyes.

Then she saw Xia Yan walk over without saying a word and gently take her from Shinobu's arms.

Then he took off running.

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Shinobu Kocho, who was crying her eyes out, was stunned as she watched her sister suddenly disappear from her arms.

She tilted her head and thought for a moment.

"What are you doing! You bastard! Where are you taking my sister?!"

The next second, Shinobu Kocho, realizing what was happening, drew her sword and gave chase.

Chapter Ninety-Six: Kanae's Containment Method

Xia Yan didn't actually run far.

After all, he just wanted to find a place without sunlight.

The surrounding crowd had already been evacuated by the Demon Slayer Corps, and there were plenty of empty houses.

He found a nearby unlocked house, went inside, drew the curtains tightly, took out a syringe, and gave Kanae Butterfly an arterial injection.

Seeing Natsuhiko's actions, Shinobu Kocho, unusually, didn't make a fuss, but just looked at her older sister with concern.

Although she didn't know what kind of drug Xia Yan had given Kocho Kanae, it was better than doing nothing and watching her slowly die.

She made a decision in her heart.

I'd be willing to become a demon just to save my sister.

Then, to her surprise, she discovered that a small, delicate horn had grown on Kanae's forehead, and demonic markings resembling flower petals had spread from her chin, while sharp teeth had sprouted from her mouth...

"It really turned into a ghost!!!"

"What did you do to my sister?!"

Shinobu Kocho grabbed Natsumi's collar with both hands and shook him wildly, her face showing a frantic expression.

Xia Yan ignored Shinobu Kocho, whose mind was in complete chaos, and instead rested his chin on his hand as he examined Kanae Kocho, whose eyelids trembled slightly after she had completed her demon transformation, as if she was about to wake up at any moment.

"I didn't expect it to actually succeed."

"However, just in case..."

Swah——

A dazzling flash of light appeared.

After Kanae Butterfly turned into a demon, her somewhat alluring head fell to the ground.

"ah--!!!"

"You bastard, what are you trying to do?!"

Shinobu Kocho, who was still somewhat dazed after seeing her sister turn into a demon, felt as if a string in her head snapped when she saw Natsuhiko sever Kanae Kocho's head with a single stroke.

She disregarded the vast difference in status and strength between herself and Xia Yan, and pounced on him.

He was then subdued by Xia Yan in an instant, trapped under her arm and unable to move.

Even so, Shinobu Kocho did not give up struggling, kicking wildly like a child while constantly cursing.

But she soon stopped doing this.

Kanae Kocho's head, which had fallen to the ground, slowly opened its eyes and stared blankly at Natsuhiko and Shinobu Kocho.

"It's so noisy..."

"How strange, shouldn't I be dead?"

"What happened?"

Upon hearing Kanae Kocho's voice, Shinobu Kocho froze, tears streaming uncontrollably down her cheeks.

She had expected to excitedly throw herself into her sister's arms, but when she actually faced Kanae Butterfly, who had become a demon, she didn't know what to do.

She didn't know how to face her sister, who had become a ghost.

Xia Yan put the now-suppressed Shinobu Kocho aside and walked to Kanae Kocho's head, scrutinizing her repeatedly.

"Looks like the transformation was a great success. Congratulations, Kanae, you're a demon now!"

"Eh?"

"Eh—!!!?"

Kanae Kocho, who was still somewhat confused and unaware of what had happened to her, instantly snapped out of her daze upon hearing the news and let out a surprised exclamation.

She looked at Xia Yan, somewhat at a loss.

"How could this happen? Xia Yanjun, do you know what's going on?!"

"Yes, I made it."

An eerie silence instantly fell over the room.

After a long pause, Kanae Kocho asked somewhat sullenly, "Why do you do something like this?"

"You ask me why..." Xia Yan said helplessly, "If I don't do this, you will die, and I don't want you to die, so I did it."

"Perfect timing, Kanae. You wanted to make demons and humans live in peace, so let's start with you."

"Don't worry, you are a special demon. You don't need to eat people. Just a little bit of human blood is enough for you to maintain your sanity, and you won't be controlled or sensed by Muzan."

Kanae Kocho fell silent.

Seeing that she didn't speak, Xia Yan then turned his gaze to Shinobu Kocho.

Since Kanae woke up, she has remained silent, even hesitant to look at her older sister.

"Why haven't you said anything? Be patient. Look, your sister is awake! Don't you love your sister the most?"

Upon hearing Natsuhiko's words, Shinobu's expression became even more conflicted.

Her favorite older sister has turned into a ghost she hates, leaving her unsure how to face the situation.

"What's there to be conflicted about? Just like me, why not just face your own heart honestly?"

"What are you really thinking? Are you happy? Are you sad? Do you want to kill your sister who has become a ghost so that she can rest in peace?"

Butterfly lowered her head and remained silent.

After a long while, her murmured voice came out.

"My sister is the gentlest person in the world. I believe that even if she becomes a ghost, she will definitely be able to overcome her evil nature!"

"If... if my sister really hurts someone, then I will kill her myself and commit seppuku!"

"So...so..."

Shinobu Kocho spoke for a long time, but found that she did not receive any response.

She looked up at Xia Yan and Kocho Kanae with some confusion, only to find that Xia Yan had already separated and packed Kocho Kanae's body and head into separate bags.

The materials were sourced locally; one of the family's cabinets was dismantled.

Two more quilts were placed over the outside, covering the area completely and preventing any light from entering.

He had already pushed open the door and was about to leave.

“What are you doing!?”

Shinobu Kocho screamed in alarm once again.

She felt that the shock and trauma she had experienced today exceeded the sum of her entire life.

"What are you doing?" Xia Yan asked, somewhat puzzled. "Isn't it obvious? Are you planning to stay here forever if you don't leave?"

"No, I'm asking why you wrapped my sister up!?"

"Because it's daytime outside."

Xia Yan looked up at the sun high in the sky, then looked at Shinobu Kocho with a strange expression on his face.