Mangaka in the StrawHats

Upon entering the cabin, Coby carefully retrieved the Manga book cradled in his arms.

Book Title — [Demon Slayer: Zenitsu]

After perusing the first episode, Coby was captivated. He discovered that the protagonist, , shared a striking resemblance to him in character—both timid and reserved.

"Wow, no! I thought Zenitsu was as timid as me. Unexpectedly, he's even more timid than me!"

"Ahahaha! He's so cute! If he wasn't a character in the Mangas, I would definitely be able to become good friends with him."

Chuckling heartily, Coby continued reading.

"Bastards, these guys actually bully girls?"

"It's over, it's over, the coward Zenitsu is the only one around these two girls."

Observing the Manga's plot, Coby felt uneasy. He knew that if it were him, he definitely wouldn't dare to make a move. What's more, Zenitsu was even more timid than him?

Anticipating a miserable fate for the two girls in the next chapter, Coby turned to the next page.

However, the image on the next page left Coby in shock.

"Na... Nani!?"

Coby couldn't believe that the boy, who was evidently more cowardly than him, had actually stood up!

He fought desperately with the bad guys, and despite being covered in bruises, he was finally knocked out. But he stood up!!!

Coby felt his cheeks burn hot!!!

Just moments ago, he thought Zenitsu was more cowardly than him. But now...

Zenitsu slapped Coby hard with his actual actions!

Made him understand...

Zenitsu is a pure man!!!

And the clown is only me!!!

Coby was in a state of depression for a long time before continuing to read.

Then he saw the former Thunder Hashira Jogoro Kuwajima accepted him as his apprentice...

Coby's eyes showed envy.

How wonderful it would be if I could meet such a person~~

Crash!

"Aww!!!—"

The howling of wild wolves resounded in his ears~

The lingering mountain wind violently slapped Coby's face, and the sensation was incredibly vivid!

"What... how... what happened..."

Momentarily bewildered, Coby looked around.

When he saw Zenitsu practicing in the cold wind and Jigoro Kuwajima standing aside, carefully guiding him, he was completely stunned!!!

"Zen... Zenitsu...???"

Rubbing his eyes vigorously, Coby thought he was hallucinating.

Then he slapped himself again!

The hallucinations haven't gone away~

No, this is not an illusion!!!

"Who are you?"

Jigoro Kuwajima looked at Coby, a little surprised. After all, he is the former hashira of the Demon slayer corp, he is strong, needless to say! However, when the little guy in front of him appeared, he didn't feel anything before! It is a good seedling!

"I... I I I... My name is Coby."

Suddenly encountering this situation, Coby panicked even more.

"Little guy, what are you doing here?"

Jigoro Kuwajima became interested in Coby and walked over slowly. He looked at Coby's fearful and cowardly look, wasn't he carved out of the same mold as Zenitsu? Moreover, to be able to follow here without the old man noticing, this is a talent!

"Do... do...?"

Yeah, what am I doing here...

Ah, no, I have no idea how I got here...

Coby was full of fear, not knowing what to say.

"Hey, do you also want to learn?"

At this time, Zenitsu asked curiously. Apart from wanting to learn , I really can't think of any other reason for being able to follow this deep into the mountain.

Assassination?

"Stop it!"

Looking at it like this, you can tell it's impossible at a glance.

"Ah~? Learn?"

Hearing what Zenitsu said, Coby was taken aback for a moment! But then, a strong desire welled up in his heart!

Yes!

How wonderful it would be if I could also learn from this old man!

"I... can I do it too?"

The lack of self-confidence from the inside out was evident on his face.

"Little guy, as long as you want to learn, of course, you can!"

Jigoro Kuwajima came to Coby, with a kind smile on his face, and he stretched out his hand to Coby. "Would you like to be my apprentice?"

"Ah! I wish... I am willing!!"

So flattered that Coby's heart almost jumped out of his throat.

"Ahahahaha! This is really good!"

Jigoro Kuwajima pulled Coby up, and he was in a great mood!

Zenitsu also ran over: "Haha, let me introduce myself, my name is Zenitsu, and I am your senior brother!"

"Well, my name is Coby. Thank you..."

Feeling the warmth of being valued by others, Coby's tears flowed down immediately.