Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

Kiyoshi looked around, appearing somewhat reserved.

Why is he the only one?

A very obvious gaze lingered on her, and the owner of that gaze was none other than Kanzaki Aoi, whose short, jet-black hair was tied into twin ponytails and whose sea-blue pupils were as clear as jade.

Her expression was slightly serious, and her long eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if she was somewhat dissatisfied with Kiyokawa Izumi—the latter looked like she hadn't woken up yet and didn't take the training to heart.

Despite her young age, Aoi has a stern face, but it's not so much that she seems intimidating; rather, she looks rather cute.

Although this person is not a formal combatant, he usually wears the Demon Slayer Corps uniform with a white nursing coat over it.

Then there's Kanao, who seemed to be completely isolated from the world. Her delicate face remained expressionless, and she stood there like a beautiful porcelain doll.

She has black hair and purple eyes, bangs, and a side ponytail.

Her emerald green butterfly hair ornament was inherited from Shinobu Kocho's older sister, the former Flower Pillar, Kanae Kocho.

Kiyokawa Izumi's gaze lingered on this person for a moment.

Her upper body was dressed in the Demon Slayer Corps uniform, and her lower body was dressed in a knee-length black pleated skirt.

What really caught the eye were those white boots.

In this era, not a hundred years later, a pair of Western-style boots was not cheap.

As expected, Shinobu Kocho is indeed a rich woman; she truly dotes on her younger sister, and she's also truly wealthy.

Lost in thought, she heard Shinobu Kocho gently clap her hands together. "Let's start with reflex training. Your opponent... um..."

Shinobu Kocho looked at Aoi and Kanao, hesitated for a moment, and then smiled and said.

"How about I be your opponent?"

"?"

Kiyokawa Izumi looked at her somewhat blankly, and the latter responded with a smile, her gentle gaze seemingly encouraging.

"ha?"

Are you really serious?

Kiyokawa Izumi originally thought that Aoi would be the one training with her.

No offense intended, but his reaction speed is probably not even as fast as this young girl's.

He was no match for the stronger Kanao—at this stage, Kanao would definitely crush him in every way.

Unexpectedly, Shinobu Kocho did not play by the rules.

There's no reason for the Insect Pillar to personally take to the field.

"No problem, shall we begin?"

I have a question!

I have so many questions!

Qingchuanquan stopped talking.

Before he could refuse, Shinobu Kocho had already sat down at the table laden with cups.

"call--"

Kiyokawa Izumi gently exhaled a breath of stale air, and looking at Kocho Shinobu who was waiting for him, he didn't act too timid. Instead, he sat down opposite her in a generous manner.

Then give it a try.

The rules are actually very simple: the cup is filled with herbal medicine.

He picked up the cup and splashed it at the person opposite him.

If the other party holds the cup down beforehand, it cannot be moved.

"start!"

As soon as Kanzaki Aoi finished speaking, the warm medicine rushed towards her face. Kiyokawa Izumi didn't even have time to react. When she came to her senses, the medicine was still on her face, her hair was wet, and the upper half of her clothes was soaked.

I didn't even see when Shinobu Kocho made her move.

Even if this person is the weakest among the nine pillars, he is still far beyond what Kiyokawa Izumi can easily take advantage of.

Without a moment to rest, Kanzaki Aoi's voice rang out.

"start!"

Kiyokawa Izumi's eyes were fixed on the cup in front of him, and he almost activated his Sharingan.

I can't see it!

In an instant, the medicinal soup hit her face, but Shinobu Kocho nonchalantly withdrew her fair right hand.

Kiyokawa Izumi didn't even see her raise the cup and put it down.

Not to mention predicting in advance which cup she will pick up.

It was faster than I could have imagined.

If the person in front of me were my enemy, I probably wouldn't even have the strength to fight back and would be killed instantly.

Kiyokawa Izumi slowly raised his head, his attitude becoming much more composed.

I met that encouraging smile, and a gentle voice sounded in my ear.

"No matter what, never forget to breathe."

Upon hearing this, Kiyokawa Izumi's gaze focused on her face.

A few wisps of hair fell on either side of her, her eyebrows were slender and long, her nose was small and straight, and her thin lips were like light pink cherry blossoms.

Her lips almost always maintained a precise upward curve, which at first glance appeared to be a gentle, spring-like smile, but this smile was extremely deceptive and did not come from the heart.

Laughing for the sake of laughing, imitating for the sake of imitating, lacking any sense of naturalness.

Kiyokawa Izumi just stared at him without any restraint.

Of course, he had his reasons.

I was just observing Shinobu's breathing rhythm.

Insect breathing is derived from flower breathing and can be considered a branch of water breathing.

Since they are branches, they must have commonalities.

As a swordsman who has mastered the Breathing of Water, it is only reasonable for him to observe the rhythm, frequency and depth of the Insect Pillar's breathing, right?

Breathing inevitably involves using both the mouth and nose.

It's understandable to be more observant and bolder, isn't it?

"start!"

"Wait a moment!"

As soon as Kanzaki Aoi finished speaking, Kiyokawa Izumi quickly said something.

Such training would be too much pressure for him, and he would only end up getting splashed and disheveled.

"I think we can try a different training method."

Kiyokawa Izumi looked at Kocho Shinobu seriously and said, "How about we do some strength training? Let's arm wrestle!"