|·Idiots With Swords·| Inosuke X Reader

8

When my eyes open, I notice in back at my house. My estate. "..how the fuck?" I sat up quickly before wheezing from the pain and falling back onto my silk bedding. I guess I was taken straight here, and didn't have a chance to get patched up. I glanced down at my bloodied body before groaning, more from annoyance rather than the pain. Bandages are out of the question as well it seems. I sit up more slowly this time and pull on my Haori before limping outside to see the pillars all surrounding Tanjirou who is tied up on the gravel.
"Hey wake up."
"Wakey wakey!"
"Come on you bastard wake up.."
"How long are you gonna sleep for? Wake up already!"
I jump outside and slide in front of him as he wakes up, my fists curled. "What's the meaning of this?!"
"(Y/n)? You're awake so soon?" Mitsuri asks with a smile. "Please go back inside and rest.."
Tanjirou sits up and looks around with wide eyes.
"This is the headquarters of the Demon hunters." Shinobu said with an easy smile. "And you, Tanjirou Kamado, are on trial."
"(Y/n), dear. Come sit by me." Kagaya whispered as he gestured towards me smoothly. "Hush.. They don't realize I'm here yet.."
I glare at him for a second before turning back towards Mitsuri as if i was talking to her, "...fine."
As I take my spot next to him, the pillars start tossing out their opinions.
"There's no need for a trial here!" Rengoku said with his usual smile. "Protecting demons is clearly a violation of conduct!"
Uzui ran his fingers over his temples before nodding, "then let me cut her head off flamboyantly. I'll show I can spray the blood more flamboyantly than anyone else. It'll be a flamboyant flamboyance."
Himejima had tears rolling down his face from his blind eyes. "Aaah.. What a shoddy child she is. How sorrowful.. Its so sorrowful that she was born into this world.. Lets end her suffering.."
"Uh huh."
"Yeah, flamboyantly."
I clench my fists and it takes everything in me not to get up and try to defend Nezuko and Tanjirou. Kagaya held out his hand to stop me and I fell still once more.
"More importantly, what are we going to do about Tomioka?" Iguro mused. "I have a head ache not seeing him bound there. According to Kochou, Tomioka violated the demon hunter conduct as well. How will we deal with him? How will we make him take responsibility? How are we gonna make him suffer?"
Shinobu brushed his words away easily, "well, its fine, right? He followed me without causing a ruckus. Think of a punishment later. For now, I want to hear this boys history."
Tanjirou fell into a coughing fit and I narrowed my eyes at Kagaya before whispering. "You wouldn't even allow him to get treated first? What the hell is your problem?"
"The pillars demanded justice. A few weeks ago, you wouldn't have cared about a boy like this anyways." He whispered back calmly.
"Yeah well, a couple of weeks ago I hated him all the same. But things change." I whispered bitterly, "you'd know a lot about change wouldn't you Mr. Dead-Man-Walking."
The easy smile left his face, "you'll come to regret those words once I'm gone."
I scoff, "I don't regret shit. I'm mad at you. You couldn't even have him cleaned up a bit?"
"He should get some water." Shinobu said, giving him water from a small pot. "Your chin is hurting, so take your time drinking and please tell me. There is a painkiller in there, but its not going to heal your injuries, so don't push yourself."
Tanjirou nods and after a second he begins. "........ My little sister was turned into a demon. But she's never eaten anyone. She would never hurt a living person!"
"Shinazugawa- sama! Please let go of the box!"
My head twists sharply to the side as i see Sanemi holding the box. "So you're the idiotic member who brought the demon! What the hell were you planning to do?!"
Shinobu narrowed her eyes at him, "Please don't act on your own, Shinazugawa-san."
"Whats a demon to you, kiddo? You can fight it to protect people as hunters? You see, about that, its impossible you moron!" He shoves a sword into the box.
I'm on my feet and outside in a second, "Sanemi I swear to fuck!" I wink at Tanjirou inconspicuously as I leap into the air and spin my leg around, kicking him square in the chest. But I never reached for my swords. And I never would. Not against him, the man who taught me everything i know about being a demon slayer.
The pillars go silent as I punch my teacher and my friend across the face to save a demon, which I never expected to happen ever. I keep my fists balled up by my chin, ignoring the searing pain that courses from my knuckles all the way up my arm.
Sanemi looks over to me slowly from where he stands. Shock instantly becomes fury, ".. The fucking disrespect.. I'll tear you to shreds (y/n)!"
"I fucking dare you!" I shout loudly fighting the tears threatening to spill from the guilt of hitting him and the rage in my chest. "Let's go then!"
"That's quite enough." Kagaya said calmly. "Good morning everyone, we have some really nice weather today. Our members have gathered for the Pillar meeting that we hold every 6 months per usual. I find this pleasurable."
Everyone, including myself, bow as he gazes blankly at us from the porch. I frown softly as I realize he is going blind.. The sickness is too much for him to handle. His condition has gotten much worse since I was here last. And I hadn't noticed.. He was right. I do regret my words.
"I find it most honorable to be in your presence, Oyakata-Sama. We eagerly pray for much happiness upon you." Sanemi greeted calmly, and I wanted to hit him again just from his sudden change of mood.
"Thank you Sanemi." Kagaya said with a smile as he sat back down.
"Let me humbly say there is a soldier present in the pillar meeting by the name of Tanjirou Kamado who has brought a demon." Sanemi continued. "I would like to explain the scenario. So will you allow me?"
"I see. I'm sorry he surprised you all, but i have given my approval for Tanjirou and Nezuko. So I want everyone here to accept them." Kagaya said smoothly. "(Y/n). Go inside." He instructed.
"Fine. Whatever." I hissed in annoyance as I walked off, making sure to slap the back of Sanemi's head as I walked across the yard and into my wisteria tree. I know he said to go inside, but if i did, I think I would've destroyed something.
This is fucking ridiculous.. I huffed angrily. From here, I can't hear what they speak of, and though I am concerned, I'm too angry to be of any good. I swear though.. If Sanemi pulls a stunt like that again, I'll tear him apart with my bare hands.