Demon Slayer: Can I add points to my Breathing Technique?

Xia Xi said, "Having more teammates to pull monsters... uh, more teammates to draw aggro is also good. My name is Jiu Che Xia Xi, what's your name?"

The girl breathed a sigh of relief and walked forward to walk alongside Xia Xi.

“My name is Yukizaki Shikiko, and I use Water Breathing. But compared to you, I'm far inferior. I saw your fight with that demon just now, it was incredibly powerful! It was Wind Breathing, right? You swept away all those demons like a whirlwind…”

Perhaps it was because he relaxed after having teammates.

Once Shi Zi opened his mouth, he started talking non-stop, like beans being poured out.

"Draw your sword."

"Ugh?"

"Combatants should act like combatants. Monsters might spawn anywhere in this place."

Xia Xi looked at the Nichirin Blade that the other person always wore at his waist and continued speaking.

"If you had the knife in, how could you have reacted so quickly?"

"Could it be that what you Water Breathing practitioners are best at is Iaijutsu (drawing a sword and striking)?"

Shi Zi blushed and then hurriedly drew the knife.

The two chatted as they walked deeper into the forest.

Xia Xi felt that the chances of monsters spawning in the center of the dungeon were greater.

Although Shiko appears somewhat timid, she lives up to her name when it comes to slaying demons and does not resist the task.

They didn't talk much along the way.

Aside from the occasional faint shouts of battle coming from other hilltops, the most frequent sound was the rustling of the two people's clothes against various tree branches.

It's unclear whether it was because the two were together or because the ghosts had been lured away by others.

They didn't encounter another ghost for a long time.

Instead...

After cutting off another section of the branch in front, Xia Xi looked at the panel.

[Logging LV.1 (1/500)]

Another life skill has been activated, and I now have 7 achievement points in my pocket.

If it weren't for the slightly low compatibility with the Breath of the Wind technique, he would have already leveled it up to level three.

Nearly one-third of achievement points will be wasted when converted.

To be honest, it still hurts a little.

Or, once we have enough experience, we can splurge a little and waste a skill to level up the breathing technique first and enjoy it.

Sigh, I guess I'll have to move up my plans to practice other breathing techniques.

"You little bastards... you're a sworn brother, right? How long does it usually take you to learn Water Breathing?"

Caught off guard by Xia Xi's question, the girl was taken aback: "I've been studying for almost a year, but the trainer says my talent is just average."

"I think those talented swordsmen should be able to master the basics in a few months?"

Xia Xi thought for a moment and said, "Show me a Water Breathing style?"

"Huh?" The girl was taken aback. "Here?"

She looked around somewhat awkwardly.

The moon was bright and the stars were few, the shadows of the trees were long and swaying, and one wondered if there were any other ghosts or people lurking in the woods.

"Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

Even so, she still found a relatively open flat area and began practicing diligently.

The girl took a deep breath, and the shyness and unease on her face gradually faded.

A faint white mist spread from between her lips.

Breathing of Water

First Form: Water Slash

In a daze, the cold blade of the Nichirin Blade seemed to condense a thin layer of moisture, which rippled outwards along with a simple yet skillful slashing arc.

[Type II: Waterwheel]

She immediately rushed forward, leaped up using the tree trunk, and did a somersault to cut out a round water wheel.

One move after another.

Shizi began to demonstrate to the boy one by one the sword techniques she had learned over the past year.

The breath of water.

Like flowing water, it is flexible and inclusive; like waves, it is ever-renewing.

Compared to Xia Xi's Breath of the Wind, it has less killing intent and rage, and more tolerance and tranquility.

Overall, it's a swordsmanship that leans towards the gentler side.

Unfortunately, the swordsman was still lacking in skill.

The sword technique is not refined enough, there are many flaws in the movements, and the transitions between moves are also very stiff.

Xia Xi, meanwhile, was stroking her chin, lost in thought.

Unfortunately, no system learning prompts popped up.

"Kyusha-kun, this is the Water Breathing technique I've mastered." The girl was slightly out of breath. "Compared to your Wind Breathing technique, I'm still barely at the beginner level."

Xia Xi said, "Indeed, but could you demonstrate it again?"

"I feel that the breathing technique you use is somewhat different from others."

Although the girl was somewhat puzzled, she still followed instructions and performed the breathing technique again.

Soon, the system in Xia Xi's eyes began to respond.

[Observed: Water Breathing Technique, Water Breathing Sword Style]

You learn incomplete water breathing.

[A slight understanding has been achieved; learning progress +1]

Water Breathing (Not Mastered) 1/100

It did have a success rate, that's right.

Xia Xi finally smiled, which made the girl opposite her blush.

Just like when I was practicing under a cheap master before.

By observing and practicing breathing techniques and sword stances, one can accumulate "learning progress".

When it reaches one hundred.

Naturally, this will be assessed by the system as the first step in mastering the breathing technique.

That is, to activate skill level LV.0.

At that time, he will be able to judge the suitability of the breathing method by adding points to the preview.

In a much better mood, Xia Xi's tone softened considerably: "Persimmon Jam, you actually have a lot of potential. Show me again?"

The affectionate nicknames and compliments made the girl's cheeks blush even more.

“Kuche-kun… I’m actually not that…”

Her words abruptly stopped, and her pupils contracted sharply.

Because she had already noticed that a bloodthirsty black shadow was rapidly approaching from behind Xia Xi.

"careful!"

Breathing of Water

[First Form: Water Surface...]

The demon was swallowed up by the storm in Xia Xi's hand as soon as the knife in his hand was halfway swung out.

[Land Form: Black Wind and Smoke]

【Wind Breathing LV2 (401/1000) +24】

Sheathed her Nichirin Blade and said calmly, "It's alright, Persimmon Jam, continue with yours."

The female swordswoman opposite her stood frozen in place.

Before, I only watched from afar, but now I'm experiencing it up close.

It was a completely different level of shock.

"Wow, that's amazing..."

Chapter 8 Persimmons and Udon Noodles

a few days later.

The night was deep, and the campfire crackled below the cliff.

The two had just finished a fight and were still covered in blood. They were taking the time to rest and clean their knives.

After nearly ten attacks by demons, Xia Xi's breathing technique is approaching the threshold of LV3.

In addition, there were still quite a few achievement points to spare.

He decided it was time to improve his Breath of the Wind technique.

It doesn't matter if 30% is wasted.

Ignoring the clueless girl grilling fish in front of her, Xia Xi directly summoned the control panel.

System, it's time to show you the results of my hard work.

Add some points!

An achievement point, condensed from Xia Xi's hard work, was put into the Breath of the Wind panel, instantly transforming into an invisible heat current that propelled the experience bar to climb rapidly.