Afternoon.
Seiichi sat cross-legged on a rock. The afternoon training hadn't started yet, but everyone was already here reviewing the techniques for the Red Nichirin Sword.
From time to time, brilliant red light would flash. These were the sparks generated by the collision of two Nichirin Swords.
Returning to the classroom to study after eating... why does this sense of déjà vu feel so strong?
Seiichi didn't disturb them. He also breathed rhythmically, tempering his Breathing Style.
Name: Seiichi
Strength: First Order
Spiritual Power: 250 / 250 (Human Limit in this World)
Basic Skills: Japanese Mastery (2000 / 7500), Swordsmanship - Grandmaster (40,000 / 100,000), Medicine and Poison Mastery (10,000 / 50,000)
Extraordinary Abilities: Void Breathing - Total Concentration, Constant (Breaking Limit 80,000 / 100,000), Sun Breathing - Total Concentration, Constant (20,000 / 100,000), Red Nichirin Sword - Perfection (138 / 100,000), Transparent World - Perfection (1000 / 100,000), Breathing Style Fusion Technique - Beginner (50,000 / 100,000), Breathing Style (Activated)
Temporary Talent: Close to the Way
Evaluation: First Order Supreme!!!
Close to the Way, terrifying as such! It's almost a concept-level ability. I can be 100% certain that such a buggy ability will never appear again in future travels. I must firmly grasp this novice protection period and maximize the ability.
Jumping off the rock, everyone's gaze turned to him.
"This afternoon, we will practice Transparent World."
"The so-called Transparent World is a technique where, when a person strives with all their might and endures immense pain, they may break through the human body's limits. This makes the real world transparent and visible in their mind. As the name suggests, this world is transparent and visible, hence it's called Transparent World."
"This is the supreme realm of combat. In this state, one's movement speed, prediction of attacks, and evasion abilities will significantly improve. You can also grasp muscle contractions faster. Learning this technique will not result in a weaker increase in combat power than a Demon Slayer Mark."
"Transparent World training, now begins."
Time flew by in a flash. After five days of special training, no one knew who had learned the Red Nichirin Sword, who had mastered the Transparent World, or who had awakened a Demon Slayer Mark, except for the participants present.
Perhaps, even the participants themselves couldn't say whether others had learned it or not.
"The great war is about to begin. I can already smell the gunpowder."
Seiichi said dramatically. Cuckoo on his shoulder echoed him. Afterward, Seiichi left the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters with his sword.
In a hidden corner, a spider-like eyeball peered out, with the character "肆" carved into its purple pupil.
At this moment, in the Infinity Castle, Muzan Kibutsuji sat with his legs crossed, holding a map in his hand. Nakime occasionally plucked her biwa opposite him.
"Muzan-sama, Sun Hashira Seiichi has left the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters and is heading towards the demon attack location we set up."
Muzan slowly raised his crimson vertical eye.
"Nakime, your growth has exceeded my expectations."
"Thank you for your praise, Muzan-sama."
"Continue to observe him. Once he is far from the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, that will be our time to depart."
"Yes!"
With a clear sound, the biwa vibrated, and the eyeball rolled, continuing to track Seiichi.
Seiichi immediately set off after receiving the mission to kill the demon. He moved neither fast nor slow, with Cuckoo guiding him from the sky.
In the last bit of time, I should still be able to make further improvements.
The breakthrough of the Breathing Style Fusion Technique and the breaking of the limit of Sun Breathing should be achieved before leaving the Demon Slayer World. Swordsmanship Grandmaster probably wouldn't be achievable before leaving. He could feel that the speed of gaining swordsmanship experience was gradually slowing down. This wasn't because Close to the Way was ineffective, but because the upper limit of this world was there.
Through exchanges with swordsmen, he could absorb the strengths of many schools, which allowed him to reach this level quickly. After this, he might have to practice on his own, only gaining the fixed experience points given by Close to the Way.
That's right, Close to the Way can forcibly increase proficiency. Even if you don't have the next step of cultivation method, it will still add experience points to you.
After using it for a long time, I truly can't bear to part with it. It would be great if this talent could be permanent.
The moonlight was like a brilliant glow. Seiichi gently knocked on the door of a house.
"Hello, is anyone home?"
Seiichi had already arrived at the demon-infested area.
Meanwhile, on the other side, at the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.
Tanjiro sat on his futon, recalling the special training Seiichi had given him.
"Tanjiro, although your muscle strength has improved significantly through Himejima-san's training, it's still not enough to support your use of Crimson Lotus Breathing."
"However, you've made great progress. What you need to do now is to achieve Total Concentration, Constant with Sun Breathing. Its powerful recovery ability and basic enhancement ability will allow you to do more."
"Like what?"
Tanjiro asked curiously.
"For example, Phantom draw will not burden you as long as you don't use it twice in a short period. Also, Crimson Lotus Breathing can be used for five seconds without harm."
Tanjiro's eyes sparkled.
He had experienced the power of Phantom draw many times. It was his strongest long-range attack currently, capable of creating surprising effects when the enemy was caught off guard, just like with Zohakuten.
Even if the demons already knew about this now, its power was real and wouldn't be discounted whether you knew or not.
As for Crimson Lotus Breathing... he would definitely use it when necessary.
Seiichi looked at Tanjiro's determined expression and knew what the young man was thinking. He sighed and tapped his head with his hand.
"Actually, you don't need to rush. Muzan Kibutsuji, as long as he appears before me, will be killed by me."
Seiichi comforted Tanjiro.
"I know, Seiichi-san is very strong, but we also have things we must do. This is our responsibility!"
Yes, this is our responsibility, the roar of countless wronged souls over a thousand years.
Tanjiro drew his Nichirin Sword. The black blade had wave-like patterns, and the character "滅" (destroy) was carved at the bottom of the blade, cold and sharp.
Muzan Kibutsuji, we will definitely kill you!
A gentle breeze brushed across Zenitsu's face, slightly easing his stiff expression as he caressed his Nichirin Sword. Just now, he had perfected his Thunder Breathing and combined it with the knowledge he learned during Seiichi's special training. At this moment, he was far stronger than ever before.
He touched the red mark on his neck and closed his emotionless eyes.
"Kaigaku, I will find you."
Butterfly Estate.
Shinobu and Kanao lit incense at Kanae's shrine, and the master and disciple talked through the night.
In Stone Hashira's small courtyard, Himejima looked at the moonlight, tears streaming down his face.
Wind Hashira and Serpent Hashira sparred in the bamboo forest, the wind causing large sections of the bamboo to sway relentlessly.
This night was destined to be sleepless.