Demon Slayer: Muzan, will you dance too?

The indigo figure appeared and disappeared in the thick white fog, as natural as a mountain stream, rather than a frantic burst of energy.

Kiyokawa Izumi could only watch helplessly as the distance between the two sides gradually widened.

His eyes were fixed on the spot, and he almost slipped and fell into the deep pit.

Kiyokawa Izumi was also startled and broke out in a cold sweat.

Who would be so kind as to bury a knife in a pit? Is this training? They probably want to kill the trainee!

Breathing became rapid, unavoidable.

Kiyokawa Izumi carefully observed Akira Taki Sakonji's gait rhythm, muscle exertion, and the subtle timing of each shift in his center of gravity.

Just like a dried-out sponge absorbing water, it absorbed it frantically.

Kiyokawa Izumi's competitive spirit wasn't actually that strong; he was just being outmaneuvered and wasn't surprised or resentful.

The important thing is whether you can learn something and gain something from it.

"This child appears calm, but his resolve is not firm enough, and he is unable to truly calm his mind."

"His foundation is very solid; he has undergone rigorous training."

"The breathing technique is very rudimentary, as if it was only recently mastered; after repeated use, the lungs are even unable to adapt."

"The body doesn't memorize this breathing technique, nor does it adapt to it."

It seemed as if countless scents wafted through the air.

As Urokodaki Sakonji smelled these scents, he thought to himself.

Regarding Kiyokawa Izumi, who has passed the final selection, I cannot say whether I am satisfied or not; this is merely an objective and truthful evaluation from the perspective of a trainer.

What dissatisfied him most was that Kiyokawa Izumi's determination was not firm enough, and his mind could not truly calm down.

Water flows without form, yet is both incredibly soft and incredibly resilient.

It is inclusive and pervasive, and can wear down even the hardest stone with its enduring power.

To learn the Breath of Water, one needs a clear mind; to be a demon slayer, one needs unwavering resolve. To face demons with a human body, one cannot do without this resolve.

This child may not be so suited to breathing water.

Urokodaki Sakonji's evaluation cannot be said to be problematic.

It's not that Kiyokawa Izumi can't learn the art of breathing water, it's just that he might not be able to master it to a certain level.

Murata also knows how to breathe water, but his breathing is vastly different from a real jet of water.

Is it because of talent? Because of insufficient training? Or for some other reason?

He was a swordsman who participated in the final selection in the same batch as Giyu!

Years later, the gap between the two sides became unimaginably large.

As for Kiyokawa Izumi, he also vaguely felt that he and Shui Hu were not so compatible.

His assessment of water breathing was that it was easy to learn but difficult to master.

Even if it's not a perfect match, he can still master this balanced and peaceful breathing technique, but to improve to the Pillar level would take at least a decade, or even a lifetime.

Now that we know where the problem lies, why not solve it?

Want to learn other breathing techniques?

Putting aside whether he can even get access to it, even if he could, would he necessarily be able to learn it?

The breathing of flowers and the breathing of insects are clearly not suitable for each other.

Creating his own breathing method is utter nonsense for him.

How could he possibly have that ability?

Amidst his chaotic thoughts, Urokodaki Sakonji gradually stopped walking, and a simple hut appeared before him.

Without offering any comment or uttering any nonsense, Urokodaki Sakonji simply spoke calmly.

"Attack me! Treat me like a demon to be dealt with!"

The old man didn't take out a real knife; he just picked up a wooden knife he used for training.

At this point, Kiyokawa Izumi wouldn't be foolish enough to say, "You're using a wooden sword, and I'm using a real sword. Isn't that inappropriate?"

You are a human being, not a demon. How could I draw my sword against you?

He wouldn't waste his breath on such nonsense, because he knew very well how strong the person in front of him was.

"call--"

Kiyokawa Izumi exhaled a breath of stale air, and before she could even catch her breath, she hastily drew her Nichirin Blade, but did not launch an attack rashly.

He was observing and adjusting his own state.

In an instant, his figure shot out like an arrow, his fierce slash sweeping through the air, aiming straight for Urokodaki Sakonji's middle section.

There were no fancy techniques or superfluous movements.

Compared to his recently mastered breathing technique, his swordsmanship was truly impressive.

Urokodaki Sakonji was slightly surprised, and his opinion of the person in front of him improved considerably.

Behind these simple and unadorned slashes, one can almost see his years of hard training and numerous life-or-death battles.

He possessed great strength and power, but lacked flexibility.

Urokodaki Sakonji merely turned slightly to the side, without even assuming a blocking stance, and with a casual yet precise strike, landed on the blunt side of the blade.

The force wasn't particularly swift; rather, it was rather gentle.

The horizontal slash was altered, and the blade inevitably slid downwards. Kiyokawa Izumi's pupils constricted, as if she were submerged in water, unable to smoothly switch moves.

With an extremely subtle twist of his wrist, Urokodaki Sakonji's seemingly fragile wooden sword came to life and nimbly wrapped around Kiyokawa Izumi's Nichirin Blade.

An irresistible force was pulling at his knife. Even though he was the one holding the knife, he felt unable to exert any force, and his body involuntarily staggered forward.