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

His wife, his friend.

Tanki tried to stop him, but was easily knocked down by his brother.

Immediately afterwards, the demon's corrupted blood was forcibly poured into his throat.

Make good use of this [talent].

Human memory came to an abrupt end.

What followed were long, twisted, and dark years that even recalling them would make one vomit.

He killed his niece when she returned.

It devoured the master who taught it to carve.

There are also countless innocent people whose names we don't even know...

I really... deserve to go to hell.

Damn it! Damn it!

If I hadn't summoned that demon in the first place!

Tears of pain and regret welled up in her eyes.

In the hazy light and shadow at the boundary between life and death, Tanmu seemed to see a tranquil yet winding river.

On the other side of the shore, red spider lilies are swaying gently.

Amidst the shadows of flowers.

He seemed to see his master and his old friends.

They didn't say anything, just stared at him silently, and finally shook their heads and sighed.

But his silence still pierced his fragile heart.

Tears welled up and broke free.

sorry……

【Altar wood? ? ? 】→【Altar Wood (Akaban Jiro)】

"Birds...bring bad luck...I'm sorry..."

Across his gradually blurring vision, the swaying sea of ​​spider lilies was slowly fading away.

Then, Kanae Kocho, standing before its head, revealed herself, wielding a Nichirin Blade.

I don't know what the other person was thinking in their final moments, but I cried. This ghost, in the very end…

It seemed so sad.

Kanae gripped the hilt of the knife tightly, her heart filled with complex emotions.

She hated all the crimes he had committed as a demon, but the pain and tears that welled up as he vanished were almost overflowing.

She couldn't completely ignore it.

Before these ghosts fell into demonic ways, they might have just been ordinary people among the masses.

They were not born evil.

But once stained with the blood of the Demon King...

They could only have their will twisted, be manipulated and corrupted by it... and ultimately become monsters in the darkness.

To date, without exception.

She gripped the Nichirin Blade tightly in her hand.

Kanae felt an even stronger aversion to the demon lord and source of evil she had never met.

Finally, I let out a long breath and calmed myself down.

We still need to go and support Kojiro.

Turning around, the girl bowed to Xia Xi and said, "Thank you for your help in my time of need, senior, but the situation is still critical..."

Then, I saw Xia Xi's carefree, wandering expression.

Kanae: ?

This senior seems to be daydreaming.

Chapter 39 Ninja? You can also pilot a giant Buddha statue?

"That senior... Moshi Moshi?"

The girl asked tentatively.

Xia Xi then "came to her senses," glanced at the remains that were gradually turning to ashes, and then turned to the girl.

He said, "You are the swordsman who sent out the distress call, Kanae?"

Xia Xi glanced at the other person's blood-stained team uniform and slightly pale face.

Xia Xi's tone carried a hint of barely perceptible doubt.

"Judging from your physique and stats, you shouldn't be driven to the brink by a ghost of this level."

With her stats of over 80 and her LV.3 breathing technique level, even if she were to fall into a disadvantageous position.

But surely it shouldn't have resulted in immediate death in battle.

After all, the opponent is just a pure numerical monster with 120 points; its only mechanic is to increase its defense.

They should have the strength to fight.

The girl was stunned for a moment.

Eh?

How did he know my name?

"Senior, you really overestimate me." Although somewhat doubtful, Kanae said with a wry smile, "My slashes can hardly break through its steel armor, and there are two of them..."

So, is it that the focus of this Flower Breathing technique is not on power?

Oh... looking at this panel, it's most likely derived from Water Breathing.

Furthermore, the [Body] attribute actually has many different focuses, such as agility or speed specialization.

It turns out he was being restrained.

As Xia Xi was pondering, Kanae raised her hand and pointed to the other side of the dense forest.

"Senior, there is another swordsman and survivor being hunted down by another evil spirit."

"We need to get there to provide assistance as soon as possible."

Is there another experience pack?

Xia Xi suddenly became interested and was about to set off when she saw the pitiful look on the young swordswoman's face.

He paused in his steps.

"You stay here and have your wound treated."

"I'll go first."

Kanae: "Senpai, I'm not some ordinary weak girl. I can still fight..."

Xia Xi: "Whatever. I just feel like you can't keep up with my speed."

Looking back at the traces in the dense forest, the boy had a general idea of ​​where to go.

"That's it, don't push yourself, I'll head over now."

Kanae looked somewhat bewildered.

Although this senior is much stronger than me, the Breath of Thunder is ultimately about short-range bursts of power.

Compared to the flower that I derived from the breath of water, it should be at a disadvantage in long journeys, so why do you think you can't keep up with him?

Moreover...

The girl thought to herself that, given her current condition, although she couldn't take on the main offensive role, she could still share some of the pressure with the opponent.

She pursed her lips slightly, a hint of resentment rising in her heart at being looked down upon.

Immediately afterwards, she noticed that Xia Xi's breathing rhythm had changed.

It transformed into a rhythm quite similar to the Flower Breathing technique she practiced.

Breathing of Water

It was as if some invisible stream was rippling around the boy.

Her figure had already vanished from the spot, turning into a fleeting afterimage that Kanae could hardly keep up with, and she sped into the forest.

Kanae's pupils constrict slightly.

This senior... isn't he a swordsman who practices the Breath of Thunder?

But that clear, flowing energy just now was clearly the breath of water!

Those usually gentle and smiling purple eyes were now filled with confusion and disbelief.

Then, as if realizing something, they immediately understood.

Shouting in the direction where Xia Xi disappeared, "Senior! That demon's ability is also to imitate other things, and its power is even stronger than this one..."

The voice faded.

She realized that Xia Xi's figure had completely disappeared from sight, and she didn't know if she had heard him.

Kanae sighed softly, leaning on her sword, and followed.

But as soon as she started practicing the breathing technique, a heart-wrenching pain ignited in her chest. Her steps faltered, her skirt brushed against the tree trunk in disarray, and she almost stumbled and fell.

As the adrenaline from the intense battle gradually subsided, her physical exhaustion and pain began to surface.

It seems I really can't keep up with that senior.

They look about the same age as me, but their strength is already so much greater?