Anime Crossover: My Cheat Code is Myself

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Having just been reprimanded by Tamayo, he dared not do anything more and could only stand there in helpless rage.

The friend Xia Yan was referring to was naturally Kocho Kanae, the girl who sympathized with demons and whose gentleness was etched into her very bones.

"Is Mr. Natsuhiko's friend... also a member of the Demon Slayer Corps?"

Tamayo seemed somewhat uninterested.

Although she shares the same goal as the Demon Slayer Corps, she doesn't actually really want to make contact with them.

After all, most members of the Demon Slayer Corps harbor indiscriminate hatred towards demons, and their first instinct upon seeing her would simply be to draw their swords.

"That's right, he's the current Flower Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps. If the two of you could meet, you'd definitely get along very well."

"After all, that child's biggest wish was for humans and ghosts to live in peace."

Upon hearing this, Tamayo immediately became interested.

Although she hoped to be able to become human again, just like curing an illness, and hoped to kill Muzan after turning him back into a human, she firmly believed that she could do it.

But to be honest, she wasn't entirely sure herself.

Moreover, she herself was bothered by her identity as a ghost. Even though she had saved countless patients with her medical skills, she dared not reveal her identity as a ghost to them.

Only when faced with patients who are terminally ill and incurable will they be asked if they are willing to give up their human identity to live on.

Hearing that a member of the Demon Slayer Corps actually hoped that humans and demons could live in peace made her feel much happier.

"So, what is Mr. Xia Yan's opinion on this matter?"

Since you would become friends with someone who hopes for peaceful coexistence between humans and ghosts, you must have similar thoughts in your heart.

Thinking of this, Tamayo looked at Natsuhiko with some anticipation.

"That's impossible."

"Eh!?"

Tamayo was stunned, as if struck by lightning.

Xia Yan's words were like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the hope that had just been ignited in her heart.

"Why do you say that? Does Mr. Xia Yan think I can't get along with others?" Tamayo asked, somewhat aggrieved.

“An individual cannot represent the group. Ms. Tamayo, you've lived in Tokyo Prefecture for quite some time now, what do you think of this city?”

Instead of answering Tamayo's question directly, Xia Yan asked her a question.

"Tokyo Prefecture... It's very prosperous, with many novel things. The people here are also very hardworking, always extremely busy..."

Tamayo replied while pondering the question.

As a researcher who has lived for hundreds of years and is devoted to studying medicine every day, she actually pays little attention to social issues.

At most, I would go out for a stroll at night, marveling at the changes in the world, or buying some books about medicine.

When suddenly asked about her impressions of the city, she was momentarily at a loss for words.

"The so-called prosperity is just on the surface, simply because you never pay attention to the darker aspects."

"This city is like a melting pot of desires. People dress smartly on the surface, but in reality, they are constantly scheming against each other for their own benefit. Countless people die in the gutter every day."

"Humans cannot live in peace with each other; they have been fighting each other for thousands of years. How much more so can ghosts and humans?"

"Moreover, compared to those who die at the hands of humans, the number of people who die at the hands of ghosts is pitifully small."

"On the contrary, ghosts rarely fight each other, since it is difficult to actually kill each other."

"Ghosts eating people is just instinct; people eating people is the greatest tragedy!"

Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, Tamayo was momentarily speechless.

Although Xia Yan believes that ghosts and humans cannot coexist peacefully, judging from his words, ghosts and humans seem to be no different in his eyes.

These words don't sound like something a human being could say.

It's more like taking a third-party perspective, harboring equal malice towards ghosts and humans...

It left her unsure whether to be happy or sad.

“Ms. Tamayo,” Natsuhiko interrupted Tamayo’s thoughts. “Could you help me research a potion that can directly break free from Muzan’s control?”

Xia Yan was preparing for the possibility that Muzan might turn him into a demon, just in case.

Although he already knew what kind of medicine Tamayo used to break free from Muzan's control during his previous conversations with her.

However, the process was far too cumbersome.

"It's okay, it's okay..."

Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, Tamayo looked at him with some confusion, but before she could ask, she was interrupted by Xia Yan's words again.

"That's great! Could you please give me some more of your blood and the potion that turns people into ghosts?"

"Um, Mr. Xia Yan, may I ask what you intend to do with these things?"

Now Tamayo could no longer suppress her doubts.

After all, in her mind, becoming a ghost was a very painful thing, and she did not want the number of ghosts to increase.

Therefore, she would only offer this advice to people who are terminally ill or seriously injured and have little chance of survival, and who would either become ghosts or simply wait to die.

"Just in case," Xia Yan said casually, "I don't have the mindset of dying as a human being. To me, there's not much difference between ghosts and humans."

"With that kind of potion to break the curse, even if I'm turned into a demon by Muzan 1.4, I can still break free from his control like you."

"As for the ghost-turning potion, the purpose is the same. Although I regret not being able to walk in the sunlight, I will not dwell on my human identity when I am forced to do so."

Tamayo was stunned for a moment when she heard Xia Yan's shameless remarks.

The fact that Mr. Xia Yan would say such a thing shows that he really doesn't care about the difference between humans and ghosts.

Does this mean he doesn't hate himself because of his ghost identity...?

Thinking of this, a gentle smile appeared on her face once again, and the depression she felt earlier because of what Xia Yan had said about the impossibility of ghosts and humans coexisting peacefully vanished.

"Mr. Xia Yan is quite a strange person. Please wait a moment while I prepare the ghost-transformation potion for you."

Chapter 82 Killing someone requires destroying their spirit?

Although Tamayo said to wait a moment, she actually spent most of the day preparing the demon-transforming potion.

Winter days are very short.

By the time Tamayo handed the potion that would turn someone into a demon to Natsuhiko, it was already completely dark.

Because of the snow, without the moon and stars to shine, it appeared even darker than usual.

"It's already this late, so if Mr. Xia Yan doesn't mind, please stay for dinner before you leave. Although I've become a ghost, I'm still very confident in my cooking skills."

Looking at the flashing neon lights outside the street, Tamayo made a suggestion with a smile.

Xia Yan glanced at Tamayo with some surprise.

He had originally planned to persuade Tamayo to leave with him, but unexpectedly, she took the initiative to invite him to dinner first.

"Then I'll have to trouble you. I have a big appetite, so please cook for ten people."

Seeing Yushiro's temple throbbing wildly and his eyes wide with anger as he stared at him, Xia Yan felt an unusual sense of relief.

Half an hour later, the room was filled with the aroma of food.

Tamayo wasn't exaggerating; her skills were indeed quite good.

A table was laden with food for ten people, and they even thoughtfully provided Xia Yanwen with a pot of sake.

"Demon Slayer! Get out of here now that you've eaten! Getting close to Lady Tamayo will only bring you bad luck!"

Looking at the dinner that Tamayo had painstakingly prepared for Natsuhiko, Yushiro said in an annoyed tone.

Xia Yan simply turned around and gave him a victorious smile.

This immediately caused Yushiro to break through his defenses again.

That's the downside of ghosts; even after reading for a long time, one's mind doesn't grow much.

What you were like before you became a ghost is what you remain the same after you become a ghost.

"It tastes very good. Miss Tamayo is truly a virtuous woman." Xia Yan picked up a fried shrimp and tasted it, then said, "But Miss Tamayo, won't you eat some with us?"

"No, thank you." Tamayo said with a gentle smile.

"Although I have modified my body, I can only barely drink black tea; I really can't swallow ordinary food."

"That's it..."

Xia Yan swallowed the fried shrimp tempura in his mouth, thought for a moment and said, "Since Miss Tamayo went to the trouble of making dinner for me, then as a way of repaying her, I'll treat you to dinner."

“…Eh?” Tamayo tilted her head in confusion.

"Hey, Yushiro, go get two more cups, let Tamayo taste my blood, fresh, warm blood. You'll get some too, you're really benefiting from Tamayo's presence."

As Xia Yan spoke, he lifted the shirt over his arm and patted his muscular arm.

An eerie silence instantly fell over the room.

Taste...taste my blood!?

Damn it! What the hell is that demon hunter trying to do?!

They actually made Lady Tamayo drink his blood!

He must have some scheme against Lady Tamayo!?

Upon hearing Xia Yan's words, Yu Shiro's eyes twitched wildly, and he roared inwardly.

He had a vague premonition that Xia Yan had come to take away Lady Tamayo, who was his constant companion.

If Xia Yan could hear his thoughts, he would be surprised to find that the kid's premonition was surprisingly accurate.

He can guess his own purpose just by intuition.

Although his move was a sudden whim, it was definitely not just a simple invitation to Tamayo for dinner.

Instead, he wanted to see if he could use blood to lure Tamayo away with him.

After all, the power of his blood has been proven.