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

It has great strength, after all, its numerical value is higher than mine.

I wonder if there are any hidden racial stat bonuses involved.

Xia Xi remained completely calm.

Instead, amidst the sparks flying, they twist and spin using the opponent's force.

The blade actually drew a sharp horizontal line, barely grazing the opponent's throat.

It should have hit its mark.

Despite his extraordinary physical abilities, the ghost managed to take a half-step back using an unreasonable method of exertion.

Xia Xi licked her lips excitedly.

As expected of someone who is 28, she is a full ten points taller than me.

Even though he had used a clever technique, the attack had still made his hand go numb and his Nichirin Blade almost slip from his grasp.

What's even more interesting is...

This AI can also make special evasive maneuvers in an instant based on its own changes in tactics.

This combat system...

"You're quite interesting," Xia Xi couldn't help but say.

Bloodfang frowned.

"Are you from the Demon Slayer Corps?"

Xia Xi: "Not yet."

"Oh?" Bloodfang's eyes churned violently. "So that's a samurai? That just so happens, it's been many years since I've eaten a samurai's flesh."

Oh, there's also a trash talk segment.

Xia Xi assumed a sword stance and took a deep breath.

The scorching air escaped between the teeth.

His strong chest pounded like a war drum.

Let's continue.

Let me examine the game's mechanics and strategies. Is it focused on [positional attacks, counter-attacks, and draws], or on allocating [energy resources]?

Breath of the Wind

coming.

The power that surged through the body due to the breathing technique was twisted into a single force by the boy.

The force slammed into the earth from the soles of his feet, kicking up a cloud of dust—

boom!

It had already become a blur, the Nichirin Blade dragging a rough storm as it headed straight for the demon.

[First Form: Dust Whirlwind - Slash]

The evil spirit was not afraid.

With a sinister grin, it transformed its claws into two spears and thrust them straight into the center of the storm.

The campfire went out immediately.

However, the darkness did not give Bloodfang an advantage in night battles.

Because it itself was also blown out along with it.

Man-eating demon, blood-fanged monster.

The smile froze on his ashen face.

The ferocity in his eyes was instantly replaced by bewilderment.

The head detached from the neck and fell to the ground with a thud.

He himself was beheaded?

How can this kid be so strong?!

The body was still flailing its limbs and struggling like a headless cockroach, the peripheral nerves screaming in their final, chaotic cries.

In reality, it was already beyond saving.

After a brief moment of shock and anger, a subtle feeling quickly welled up in my mind—a hazy, fading sensation.

It was as if a fog that had lingered in Bloodfang's mind for many years was gradually fading away.

No wonder.

I felt that the other person's gaze was somewhat uncomfortable at first.

Because the way the other person looked at him at the beginning was no different from the curious look a child has when they first see a piglet.

Looking at piglets?

Something seems to have happened... Oh right, it was my younger brother from before...

The head that had fallen to the ground began to crack gradually.

Like the yellow paper that is burned during the Qingming Festival.

It began to slowly disperse in the air.

Bloodfang finally remembered his name and those forgotten memories.

They were transformed into monsters by monsters, and they became addicted to cannibalistic evils.

However, at this moment.

Instead of rushing to talk to those who had passed away deep in his memory, he looked at the boy in front of him.

The one who liberates himself.

"Kid, what's your name?"

“Xiaxi, Jiuche Xiaxi”.

"What an amazing kid I've run into..."

Whether it was a misperception or not, Bloodfang sensed that the other person seemed somewhat distracted.

Of course, I was a little distracted!

Xia Xi was somewhat bewildered at this moment.

Not a buddy.

Didn't we just test each other with basic attacks and then start using skills to fight each other?

I've already used breathing techniques and sword stances.

Why are you still using basic attacks?!

And didn't you even try to dodge? No matter how long your arm span is, can it be longer than my arm to wield a samurai sword that's a little over a meter long?

So he was killed instantly with one strike?

My biggest takeaway from this battle is that fighting these monsters without lights really makes visibility poor, which is a bit annoying.

Anything else? That's all.

It's not as satisfying as him testing his skill combos by chopping wooden stakes with a wooden sword in the training ground.

That's it?

What about numerical design?

Is this how you fill in the values ​​for this level?

Watching the demon's panel gradually change from red [Blood Fang ???] to green [Blood Fang (Ino Shin)], I saw it gradually change.

The other party seemed to have something else to say.

Some faint, indistinct images also appeared in my field of vision.

This unpleasant first battle is over, and now we have to watch a mock-up animation?!

I casually gave my name.

Xia Xi decisively chose to skip the plot.

When the world, which had become somewhat grotesque due to the acceleration, calmed down again, all that remained was a small, inconspicuous pile of ashes.

What was he about to say?

Xia Xi scratched his head and glanced at the system panel.

"Yeah, I knew it."

"Killing monsters really does increase experience."

【Wind Breathing LV.2】

[Basic understanding of the basics]

Progress: 221/1000 (+48)

Actually, buddy, you're not entirely useless.

I have received your last token of affection.

Chapter 5 Lake Ashi

In the mountains near Hakone.

A clear volcanic lake is surrounded by pine and fir forests, and under the moonlight, the reflection of Mount Fuji in the distance is faintly visible on the water.

Lake Ashi.

It is also one of the territories under the Ubuyashiki zaibatsu.

However, compared to ordinary scenic spots, this place has another use.