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

None of these can be summarized by the few status characters on the system panel.

In a daze, Xia Xi suddenly remembered the Spring Festival many years ago.

I carried my luggage home from out of town, pushed open the door, and saw my father standing in the lamplight.

His father did the same thing then, silently giving him a hug.

When he was feeling unwell, she smiled and patted his back.

It's the same warmth.

"Mr... Kazami,"

Xia Xi gently patted the old man's slightly hunched back, her voice softer than she herself realized, "I passed the selection, I'm back."

My nose feels sore.

Damn it, those lousy planners, they actually tried to exploit my emotions in this kind of place!

That night.

It was rare that I didn't engage in spiritual practice or contemplation; instead, I chose to have a good night's sleep.

The next day, when the sun was high in the sky...

Xia Xicai arrived at the martial arts hall, yawning.

I slept so well; all the fatigue and negative debuffs disappeared.

Xia Xi sat down in front of Kazami Kōki and began eating the oden that the other had prepared.

This time, the storyline was still not skipped.

While eating, he chatted excitedly with Kazami Karagi about his experiences along the way.

The old man, who hadn't traveled far from home in a long time, was so enraged that he glared at the speaker.

"What high stats? Special skills? Unbalanced in the later stages? Oh, you mean those ghosts have better bodies than us, right? We really can't fight them head-on..."

"What?! We actually encountered a demon who knows blood demon magic?! No wonder you changed your sword. You've really had a tough time, Jiu Che..."

"You've even mastered the entire series, your progress is so fast..."

"You mean our lord might be a schemer? Impossible, absolutely impossible. Both the previous and current lords are gentle and brave people..."

"They even saved other swordsmen? Oh? And a little girl too? Tell me the details..."

"You can even suggest custom-made weapons? This is the first time I've ever heard of this..."

……

"I really didn't expect that you, Jiu Che, would already be such a mature swordsman after only a year of training."

It is more appropriate for the wind to be upright and proper.

He said to Xia Xi.

"That's amazing!"

"Of course, I shouldn't treat you like a child anymore."

"There are some things I really should tell you."

"There are many kinds of ghosts, in addition to ordinary ghosts and some ghosts that have gained greater power by eating people."

Xia Xi nodded.

This time, we'll basically be killing these ghosts.

Without technology or skills, except for a very few individuals with exceptionally high attributes, they are basically just cannon fodder.

Let alone him.

Other swordsmen who slay demons can generally be dealt with if one is careful.

"But what's even more dangerous are those demons who have mastered a special ability called [Blood Demon Art]."

"That is, the one you met in the final selection."

"They all possess unique special abilities, and their individual strength is among the best of all ghosts. In addition, their abilities are unknown, making them quite dangerous."

After saying that, Kazami went on to give several examples of demons that he had a deep impression of in the past.

A demon that can teleport by stomping on the ground.

A demon that can unleash inextinguishable flames through its eyes.

A ghost that can induce hallucinations through hypnosis.

……

"Even the most skilled swordsman can fall victim to their tricks if they are unaware of their abilities."

I understand; it's just a strange mechanism.

Just like that demon with the Rust-Rust Fruit ability this time, a mere touch would result in [weapon damage].

After losing the Nichirin Blade, ordinary swordsmen are no match for it.

"but……"

"These demons who have mastered blood demon magic are still not dangerous."

"Because even the most dangerous abilities are still mortal when used by evil spirits."

"It can be used to behead someone with a Nichirin Blade."

"And if you are beheaded, you will die."

"Nine Carts, once you start carrying out missions on your own, be sure to watch out for Ghost's eyes."

"Especially those ghosts with numbers in their eyes, the Twelve Ghost Months."

Kazami took a deep breath and gave his earnest instructions.

"Upon seeing them, we must immediately have the Crows call for reinforcements, requesting higher-ranking swordsmen, or even Pillars, to come and assist us."

"Don't think about defeating them alone, because they are not opponents you can defeat right now."

“Seek help, negotiate, and even stall until sunrise to force them to retreat.”

"You can consider all of these victories yours."

"If all else fails, abandoning the mission and running away is also an option."

Xia Xi was somewhat surprised.

This is not something a rigid master like myself would say.

And the Twelve Ghost Months?

Xia Xi: "So these demons aren't the Four Heavenly Kings, but the Twelve Heavenly Kings? They're here in the zodiac."

“It’s the Twelve Demon Moons,” Kazami corrected. “There are six Upper Moons and six Lower Moons. Each one has physical abilities far exceeding those of ordinary demons, and they also possess unique Blood Demon Arts.”

"They can be described as the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji's top bodyguard."

Xia Xi asked curiously, "Then what about this Ghost King? How strong is he? Can he take on his own twelve guards all by himself?"

As a player focused on combat power, how could I not be curious about this?

Kazami noticed that Natsumi's emotions were noticeably heightened when she mentioned demons, and reminded her.

"I don't know how strong he is, but he's definitely stronger than his personal guards... Ghost Moon."

"Because all ghosts are created from his blood. He can be said to be the creator of all ghosts, so he must not be too weak."

"Let me tell you, don't even think about seeking revenge against him now; that would be suicide. He's no match for either of us right now."

"and……"

"There has been no definite information about him for over a hundred years, and nobody knows where he is."

Oh, the mysterious final hidden BOSS.

Maybe the planner hasn't finished it yet; it's just a background character.

Xia Xi didn't feel any fear; on the contrary, she was somewhat looking forward to it.

After all, the challenges and difficulties encountered in playing games are overcome through the player's thinking and skills, aren't they?

Conquering the challenges posed by the designers bit by bit, the exhilarating sense of satisfaction and the positive rewards within the game are what gamers like Xia Xi value most.

He continued, "Leaving aside the Demon King, Mr. Kazami, let's just talk about the Twelve Demon Moons. If you were to encounter one, what are your chances of winning?"

After all, Kazami is the NPC with the highest attributes that he has ever seen.

Using him as a reference, we can roughly deduce the approximate strength of the Twelve Demon Moons.

Kazami hesitated for a moment, but finally decided to tell the boy in front of him.

"The waning moons, though they change from time to time... are not invincible."

"If I were in my prime, I might be able to defeat Lower Moon Three or Four if I fought desperately?"

Xia Xi: "Sir, have you seen the Lower Moon?"

Kazami said somewhat angrily, "I haven't seen it, but I have seen swordsmen who have taken down Lower Moon Three and Four. I consider myself no worse than them."

Pshaw, what a vain old man.

However, these Ghost Months are indeed quite intense.

Master Kazami's current stats are all 187, plus his breathing technique is at level 5 or higher.

Based on the demons he had dealt with, even with attributes of two or three hundred, it was unlikely that an ordinary demon could defeat Kazami.

No, if you include Blood Demon Art, it's definitely different.

That Rusty Fruit Demon, despite having an attribute of less than 50, exerted more pressure than those with 70 or 80.

If each of those twelve demon moons had high attributes and possessed powerful blood demon magic, that would be even better.

That's definitely not something an ordinary swordsman can pull off.

So……

"What about the Upper Moon? How strong is the Upper Moon of the Twelve Demon Moons?"