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

[Wind Breathing LV.1→LV.2]

[Beginner Practice → Grasp the Basics]

Progress: 141/1000 (+325)

[Energy Level: 29→35]

┣Body: 12→16

┣Skill: 7→8

Heart: 10→11

Your swordsmanship has improved!

"This rating system... it feels so much like the martial arts games next door..."

I was only halfway through muttering to myself.

A warm current, like a spring breeze, swept over my entire body.

Xia Xi was taken aback at first, then her eyes lit up and her cheeks flushed slightly with excitement.

oh oh oh!

It's here... This is the long-awaited feeling of breakthrough!

He could clearly feel the power, the power was surging up!

Chapter 3 I really saw a ghost.

The sword rises, the wind blows.

As Xia Xi continued to wield his Nichirin Blade, a large amount of dark hurricane-like energy subtly swirled in the air.

The wind, like the gnarled roots of an ancient pine, tightly coiled around the cold light that cleaved through the path.

It was a violent wind.

It is also an omnipresent force.

A whooshing sound suddenly arose in the training field, and in an instant, sand and stones flew everywhere.

[Type 5: Cold Autumn Mountain Wind]

By merging his body into the sword stance, Xia Xi seemed to be thrown into a giant whirlwind, his figure becoming blurred.

The already fierce wind suddenly became even more solid.

Click.

As the massive wind blade swept across the wooden stakes in the field, these relatively sturdy stakes were torn to pieces.

The ground was also riddled with crisscrossing knife marks.

Holy crap, this feels way stronger than level 1.

Looking at the damage she had caused, Xia Xi, who had stopped, clicked her tongue in amazement.

Is this the difference between "beginner" and "somewhat familiar"?

The damage is higher, the special effects are more dazzling, the power reaction has also been improved, and even the system-assisted blurry slash line has become more powerful.

For a moment, Xia Xi even had the illusion that the final selection was a sure thing.

It's no wonder that I achieved this result through two days of hard training.

This feels really good.

Then, Xia Xi walked towards her room without looking back.

The remaining achievement points are not enough to continue leveling up.

Why not go to sleep right now!

Now that skill levels have been upgraded, it's common sense for players to fully restore their status and remove the [fatigue] effect before going on a mission.

And putting everything else aside, the game is incredibly realistic.

After the initial excitement wore off, Xia Xi really felt an urge to just lie down and fall asleep.

As for spending more time adapting to the newly improved physical fitness?

Xia Xi: I leveled up and added these attributes through my own efforts, so why should I have to adapt to them?

It's not like you've gained an extra skill; it just requires training in combo proficiency and operational awareness.

……

While Xia Xi was sleeping soundly, oblivious to the world around him.

In a mansion somewhere in Nara, Kansai.

The Japanese-style corridor and the door printed with wisteria flowers stand quietly, with the soft sounds of flowers and birds and the crisp sound of bamboo constantly hitting the stone intertwining and echoing.

Tranquil and solemn.

And... it was filled with a somewhat sad atmosphere.

"My lord... I am sorry to bring you this news. [Mountain Pillar] Immovable... has sacrificed himself."

Several men dressed in black uniforms and wearing masks knelt on the ground.

He spoke respectfully, with a slight sob in his voice, to the young man before him.

The other party did not have the arrogant demeanor of a nobleman, nor was he a young general with a crescent-shaped hairpin.

On the contrary, only gentleness.

She was so gentle that she appeared somewhat thin and frail.

But the swordsman and intelligence officer in front of him showed no contempt whatsoever.

Because he is a Ubuyashiki.

Ubuyashiki Yoshiya.

The 97th head of the Ubuyashiki family, and also the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps.

A capable and enlightened person, yet destined to die young because of a curse.

"This time it's Mr. Fudo... who's gone?"

After a brief silence came sadness.

The boy did not vent his emotions too much to affect others: "We have lost another family member... This pain will be repaid by the entire Ubuyashiki family with the fate of the whole family."

"Ladies and gentlemen...please do not feel guilty about this."

Seeing that everyone was still somewhat silent, he suppressed the throbbing pain in his forehead caused by grief and anger.

He straightened his back and continued to comfort everyone in a calm tone.

“When you grieve for the loss of your comrades and feel that your own existence is a sin, that is exactly what Muzan Kibutsuji wants to see.”

"Mr. Fudo's sacrifice was by no means meaningless."

"This is the future he fought for us with his life, and it is proof that he fought to the very end."

"Therefore, I beg you."

“Raise your head.”

The voice was soft, yet powerful.

It was as if the somber atmosphere in the courtyard had paused for a moment.

The group then regained their composure and continued to report the team's recent situation to Ubuyashiki.

"The final selections at six locations across the state are ready..."

"This is a letter from Lady Nikaido. She mentioned that the ninja you introduced earlier, my lord, is a promising talent..."

"And over at the Butterfly Mansion, two children have shown remarkable talent..."

The lengthy reporting process was a huge physical test for Ubuyashiki.

Because of the curse he carries.

For him, every breath and every time he raises his hand is a burden.

Not to mention, I only recently learned of the passing of [Mountain Pillar] Fudo Hino.

But he remained consistently gentle and attentive, listening carefully to what others had to say.

Another Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps has been lost.

The burden on Mr. Rengoku, Mr. Fuuchoin, and Mr. Igarashi has become even heavier.

And then there's Xingming, who just became a pillar...

I hope those children can grow up quickly.

Alas, I am powerless; I can only place my hopes on those children...

……

After bidding farewell to Master Kazami, Xia Xi quickly embarked on her journey to the final selection.

Lake Ashi in Hakone.

A few days ago, he would probably have chosen to take the train there.

If I arrive early, I can still take some time to practice my breathing techniques.

There are trains in the game, and he's ridden one before.

Although you can't take the train to leave the game area, riding these old-fashioned vehicles is definitely much faster than walking.

However, he now has some other ideas.

Huff... huff...

Carrying her luggage, Xia Xi had been jogging for three or four days.

Sure enough, he gained several new life skills.