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[color=silver]Daikaku Shrike[/color][/center]

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As the solemn veil of night fell on the Daikaku Shrine, the chirps of birds and swallows gave place to the faint noises of crickets and a few frogs croaking, blending beautifully with the ever present noise of running water. Standing right in front of the shrine, Kōshin was merely sitting at the steps of the main temple, looking at the bright night sky... That was until the noise of footsteps broke the silence. The visitors, being heard before they could be seen by Kōshin were entirely unexpected. Not only due to the time of the day, but also because of the relatively isolated place the shrine found itself.

As the visitors got closer, a familiar voice greeted him, making him smile in return upon seeing the familiar face of an old friend.

[color=B8860B]"Welcome, Ubuyashiki Takaya. It is good to see you again in good health! My master always spoke fondly of you."[/color] Kōshin said, greeting Tokyo's Oyakata-sama with a smile and a friendly bow.

[color=B8860B]"I must admit, I wasn't expecting guests tonight. It was, most definitely, a pleasant surprise though."[/color] he said as he silently nodded towards Soyama Kenzō, another familiar face to Kōshin, having already visited the Daikaku shrine a number of times seeking ingredients such as Blue Wisteria flowers and Red Iron sand. 

The Blue Wisteria flowers, carefully cared by Kōshin and the other Daikaku monks, were carefully harvested when fully grown and kept, along with the Scarlet Iron sand and the Scarlet Iron Ingots they were able to forge, in a well guarded vault in the back of the temple, ready should the Demon Slayer corps need them.

[color=B8860B]"Both virtues and vices can find fertile soil regardless of race. Worry not, having the trust of Tokyo's Oyakata-sama is more than enough for me to trust them as well."[/color] Kōshin replied as Ubuyashiki Takaya mentioned his demons being outside. His words hinting at the fact that Kōshin, unlike most of the members in the Demon Slayer Corps didn't discriminate between Demons and Humans, judging them by their actions instead of their race.

[color=B8860B]"It's good to see you as well, Kenzō-san. I see there are some new faces accompanying you and the Oyakata-sama this time. Have you taken a disciple yet?"[/color] Kōshin asked, looking to Kenzō with a playful smile before looking to the newcomers, some of them clearly in awe as they looked around.

[color=B8860B]"Welcome all to the Daikaku Shrine."[/color] Kōshin said looking to the newcomers as he gave a step to the side, extending one of his hands as he showed the main temple.

[color=B8860B]"I shall take you to the vault where we keep the Scarlet Iron and the Blue Spider Lilies that were harvested and prepared. Should you have any question, please do not hesitate to ask."[/color] Kōshin said as he prepared to lead the group inside.

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