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

He was already prepared when he decided to join the Demon Slayer Corps.

She was simply unwilling to die before all the evil spirits were destroyed.

Or perhaps it's fear—fear that, like in the past, one can only watch helplessly as the person they want to protect dies before their eyes.

Xia Xi could sense the other person's determination from their expression and words.

But there was still one thing he hadn't said aloud in his vow.

That is, I want to stay by his side.

Even if it's as a disciple or a junior.

As long as you can enjoy the time spent with the other person briefly, and feel safe and relaxed with them by your side.

Xia Xi nodded, her expression as calm as ever.

"can."

"Really?!" Persimmon's eyes lit up instantly.

Xia Xi continued, "I will be studying in Yokohama, where my senior brother is, for a while. During this time, you can come to see me when you are not on a mission."

"Um……"

Xia Xi thought about her previous experience of "instructing" the Water Call duo in the Misty Mountains.

The basic outline of a training plan was already taking shape in my mind.

He carefully chose his words and continued.

"However, my method might be more... direct."

After all, you need to level up more than one life skill.

"I'm not afraid." Persimmon raised his head and said very seriously, "Please push me as much as you want, Xia Xi-kun."

Xia Xi: ?

What kind of rabid words are these?

"Anyway, it's good that you're prepared."

As Xia Xi spoke, she picked up a piece of pork rib that she didn't like and placed it naturally on Shi Zi's plate.

This subconscious action made the girl's cheeks flush.

“Xia Xi Jun…”

Xia Xi: "By the way, if we're going to be cultivating for a while, we'll need accommodation, right?"

"Where...where do you stay?"

Shizi was stunned for a moment, and her cheeks turned bright red instantly.

The stories and plots of Western operas I had heard before flashed through my mind instantly.

Isn't it a bit too early to ask this?!

Was he inviting me to stay at his senior brother's residence? This... this counts as meeting my elder brother, right?

I'm not ready yet.

Well, if Xia Xi-jun insists, there's nothing I can do...

Looking at her suddenly flushed face and somewhat flustered eyes.

Xia Xi: ?

"I mean, if you're going to train here long-term, you need a fixed place to live, right?"

"We can't keep bothering the people at the Wisteria House."

"I can ask around in Kaku or Yokohama to see if there are any suitable empty rooms for rent nearby."

Persimmon: (*////▽////*)

"Ah... so that's what it meant!"

Shizi suddenly lowered his head and began to eat heartily.

shame!

How shameful!

What on earth was I thinking about?!

Then I accidentally bit my tongue.

After letting out a soft sigh, she looked at Xia Xi and hurriedly mumbled, "I... I'll contact them myself! I won't trouble you, Xia Xi-kun!"

Xia Xi looked at the girl with some confusion.

I have a feeling that Shizi just had a lot of amazing ideas on his mind.

Xia Xi picked up another piece of beef and put it in her mouth.

Ok?

I was so busy talking that the meat got burnt.

……

Soon, Persimmon settled briefly in a simple but tidy house in Yokohama.

The next day, she got ready early, put on her Nichirin Blade, and went to the Storm Pillar's residence.

This is also where Xia Xi is currently pursuing further studies.

It is a Western-style building with red bricks and white stones complementing each other, and some window frames inlaid with stained glass.

Standing quietly in the morning light, it is a sight to behold.

"As expected of Lord Lanzhu's residence, it's quite impressive."

The girl sighed softly.

Then, as if remembering something, she quietly raised her wrist and smelled it.

Hmm, it doesn't have a strange taste.

She took a special bath and groomed herself this morning.

After a gentle knock, a neatly dressed servant led her through the corridor to the training ground that Xia Xi had mentioned, which was actually a spacious little garden.

The garden is planted with neat cherry blossom trees and exquisitely trimmed pine and cypress trees, while several expensive stone lanterns stand by the pond.

And several people she knew were among them.

Xia Xi raised her hand to greet her: "Oi, you're here pretty early, Oui."

But what shocked and concerned the girl even more was...

"What are you two doing here?!"

Kojiro and Dojima, who were swinging their swords, both paused at the same time.

The Geng-rank swordsman scratched his head somewhat embarrassedly, while the Ding-rank swordsman, after a brief hesitation, pretended not to hear and continued wielding his wooden sword.

hateful!

Ah, the time I spent alone with Xia Xi-jun!

You owe me money!

Xue Zou Shizi felt... her fists tighten.

Chapter 61 This is part of the plan

He faced the murderous gaze of the oath-wielding swordsman, a gaze comparable to that of a top-tier swordsman.

Kojiro looked away somewhat guiltily and explained in a low voice, "I actually came to thank Senior Kusha, since he helped me twice..."

Dojima, standing to the side, didn't even turn his head, and said in a straight tone, "Mission report, needs to be discussed with Kusha-kun."

Xia Xi, the person involved, seemed completely unaware of the subtle tension in the air.

He simply waved his hand casually: "They all want to get stronger after hearing about the special training."

"I figured it was the same whether I trained one or three, so I called them all up."

"Perfect timing, I also have some breathing techniques that I'd like to experiment on you guys."

Snow Walk Oath: ...

Xia Xijun, you idiot!

Xia Xi: "Is everything alright, persimmons?"

Oath: "No problem!"

The girl gritted her teeth and answered reluctantly.

Xia Xi then began to arrange a training plan for the three of them.

【Snow Walk Oath (Level: 56)】Water Breathing LV.3

【Kondo Kojiro (Level: 38)】Water Breathing LV.2

【Dojima Kazuma (Level: 84)】Flame Breath LV.3

In terms of attributes, the three are of varying quality, and their breathing techniques are also slightly weaker.

At least in Xia Xi's view, a swordsman who can stand alone needs to have an energy level of at least 100.

I practice multiple breathing techniques, so it's not appropriate to use that as a standard for judgment.

However, if you only want to specialize in one skill, you need to be at least LV.4, which is the system evaluation level of "Mastery" or above.

Xia Xi pushed up glasses that weren't actually there.

Of his five breathing techniques, the Breath of Storms is the weakest, followed by the Breath of Wind, Water, and Rock.

The highest level is Thunder Breathing, which is already at LV.4.

However, it has not yet reached the same level as other breeders.