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

Instead, it's about understanding the skills and logic of other players within various combat styles and systems.

Of course, weekly rest time is never missed.

Lord Ranshu would always take him to enjoy the luxurious life in Yokohama.

Two months later.

Although Xia Xi did not master the "First of First" mentioned by Lan Zhu, she still gained a lot.

Thunder Breathing has reached LV.4.

The progress of Breath of the Wind is already more than halfway complete.

Their life skills have also improved.

Not only did it unlock five new skills: [Challenge], [Insight], [Baking], [Drinking], and [Luxury Goods Appraisal], but it also unlocked five new skills.

The long-awaited [Suzhen] has also been upgraded to LV.3.

Achievement points have been replenished to 8.

Jiuche Xiaxi [Energy Level: 189]...

I'm incredibly strong right now!

What delighted him most was that his custom-made secondary weapon, the Nichirin Blade, had finally arrived.

In the secluded Japanese-style room arranged by Arashi-ju, the visitors knelt quietly.

He was stocky and dressed in clothing with a distinctive Far Eastern style.

Of course, the most eye-catching thing was the strangely shaped, even somewhat comical, "ugly" mask on the other person's face.

However, Xia Xi didn't care about that.

After all, weapon dealers in other games are much stranger, like a blindfolded bald old man, a green-skinned traveling merchant carrying a large shelf, or a big white cat with a cane.

Compared to him, the traveling merchant wearing the ugly mask in front of me is actually quite normal.

Xia Xi is quite respectful of people, even if the other person has a fetish for ugly things.

"Where's the knife?"

"Lord Kyusha, I am Katō Tamamaru from the Swordsmith Village."

A muffled but respectful voice came through the mask; it was somewhat muffled, but exceptionally respectful.

A purple silk bundle lay beside him.

"As per your request, the prototype 'gauntlet' has been completed."

"Because the village chief in charge of the project, Mr. Tetsuchi Kawara, is advanced in years and unable to travel far, I have come here on his behalf to present this document."

He carefully untied the silk cloth, revealing the weapon inside.

Approximately the length of a forearm, these are a pair of sleek and fierce-looking arm glove-like gloves with a metallic sheen.

These are not traditional Nichirin swords; they are more like a pair of protective gear.

The inside is open, and it doesn't seem to affect the grip of the Nichirin Blade when worn.

The wrist has a mechanism that, with a little skill, can extend part of the arm armor forward and transform it into a pair of sharp blades containing crimson iron sand.

In addition to serving as a defensive gauntlet, it can also be used for decapitation in special circumstances.

Xia Xi put it on, but hadn't yet learned how to tie the knot.

As expected, as it was made from a Nichirin sword, it once again underwent a complex color change.

Last time, the members of the Hidden Division were completely bewildered.

This time, it was the blacksmith's turn in Forging Village.

Fortunately, it turned silver-white in the end, otherwise Xia Xi suspected that the masked man opposite her would have had to kneel down and apologize.

The other party initially thought it was a quality issue.

Looking at the new weapon in his hand.

He glanced again at the three knives at his waist.

Xia Xi's interest in naming swords resurfaced.

Since their names are respectively 【三代康師】【今麦切】【统通丸】.

That new weapon is naturally called...

Xia Xi made a decision.

"Let's call it 'Broken Wind'!"

(That's roughly it; the outside of the fist is just the striking point.)

Chapter 49 Uppercut!

Is the wind cut off?

It is indeed a good and catchy name.

The blacksmith, who knew that Xia Xi had been trained in the Breathing of Wind technique, nodded to himself.

And the fact that he chose to name his Nichirin Blade so quickly shows that he is someone who cherishes weapons.

"Because it's a completely new type of weapon," Tamamaru continued, "the forging and quenching processes, and even many of the stress-bearing structures and the center of gravity balance, are all entirely new."

"Even with repeated calculations and test runs, there is no guarantee that the first work will be perfect."

At this point, he couldn't help but recall the special requests he had received in the past.

Whip, hammer, steel wire, syringe...

Compared to these strange Nichirin Blades, the flail, the axe, and even these gauntlets are relatively easy weapons to manufacture.

"Therefore, please make sure to experience its grip and inertia when swinging it during actual use..."

"Please be sure to record any minor discomfort or abnormality in detail."

He smiled, though no one could see it through the mask.

The ugly mask turned to Xia Xi, its gaze seemingly even more intense.

"This is just a 'prototype'."

“A truly finished product requires the user’s personal involvement in adjustments and feedback.”

"Lord Xia Xi, if you have the opportunity to visit the Forging Village in the future, you can exchange your insights from actual combat with the village chief and blacksmiths face to face."

"At that time, we will definitely be able to forge a unique and truly responsive [Windbreaker] for you!"

Xia Xi nodded, somewhat absentmindedly saying, "I will take careful notes. If I ever come to the forging village, I hope to learn from you."

Hey?

Sure enough, when you pick up different types of weapons, the system panel will display new prompts.

[New weapon type has been switched]

[Current Type: Gauntlets (Standard)]

[Mastery of the breathing technique combined with swordplay has significantly decreased: 100% → 13%]

[Can be gradually improved through combat and training]

Just as Xia Xi had expected, after directly changing the type of weapon, it would probably be impossible to use the breathing sword technique again for a short period of time.

After all, compared to gauntlets.

The techniques used with samurai swords differ fundamentally in both the way they generate force and the movements they make.

Xia Xi took off the new Nichirin sword.

He then drew the "Third Generation Kangshi" sword from his waist and made a few empty slashes in the air.

as predicted.

[New weapon type has been switched]

Current type: Samurai sword (standard)

[Mastery of the breathing technique combined with swordplay has increased significantly: 13% → 100%]

[Mastery of this weapon has reached its maximum level]

It seems that proficiency with different weapons is calculated independently.

What if you wear gauntlets and wield a Nichirin Blade?

Seeing this, the blacksmith opposite assumed that Xia Xi was comparing the feel and material differences between the old and new weapons.

So he bowed to Xia Xi.

"Then, I shall take my leave now and not disturb your cultivation any longer."

After bowing, they left the quiet room as quietly as they had arrived, disappearing into the night.

Watching Xia Xi act like a child gesturing at a new toy, the Storm Pillar Igarashi spoke up, "Is this the path you want to take next?"

"A gauntlet capable of cutting? Or rather, an alien short weapon with cutting capabilities."

"I'm not questioning your choice."

"But... isn't it a bit rash to replace the katana with a short weapon?"

“It’s not exactly a replacement,” Xia Xi nodded. “It’s more of a secondary weapon, since I’ve never really felt comfortable using a katana.”

"Although the blade is sharp, it is fragile and easily broken."

"Moreover, in terms of armor penetration, attack speed, and combo transitions, it is much inferior to short weapons."

Igarashi reminded him, "But you must understand that in a battle, the side with a longer slashing range always has an inherent advantage. In this respect, a fist blade cannot compare to a samurai sword."

Xia Xi nodded: "I understand, an inch longer is an inch stronger."

Just like in basketball, taller players with longer arms can always reach the rim earlier.