Demon Slayer: I am a Demon

Chapter 118 Compared to adults... I'm still far behind (1/4)

Just by listening to Tanjiro talk about breathing and watching Tanjiro perform the Hinokami Kagura dance several times, I have already understood the Breath of the Sun.

This was something that would have been absolutely impossible for Su Mu before.

The last time he learned the "Flying Sword Style," it took him a great deal of effort, and it was only after being personally taught by Kenshin Himura and sparring with him countless times that he finally grasped it to a certain extent.

Unconsciously, his gaze fell on the character panel deep in his mind, which was almost forever unchanged.

Name: Su Mu Race: Demon Lifespan: Infinite Abilities: Immortality (All), Super Healing, Robust Body Weaknesses: None Status: Perfect Blood Demon Art: Devour (Perfectly acquires the talents, abilities, and Blood Demon Art of the target being devoured)

Swordsmanship: Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu; Breathing Technique: Sun Breathing; Constitution: 3.1 (The constitution of a normal adult is 1.)

Agility: 3.2 (The agility of a normal adult is 1.)

Strength: 3.1 (The strength of a normal adult is 1.)

Mental state: 5.5 (The normal mental state for an adult is 1.)

Now, on my character panel, which has never changed before, there has been a long-awaited change. A new breathing technique has been added, along with the "Sun Breathing" skill displayed above.

Although the character panel in my mind doesn't have much use, it can truly reflect my own situation.

Now that the phrase "Breathing of the Sun" has appeared above, it proves that I have indeed comprehended "Breathing of the Sun," and this is not my illusion.

The things that were impossible before but are now suddenly possible are clearly related to his consumption of the Blue Spider Lily and his evolution into a perfect life form.

Indeed, evolving into a perfect life form involves not only overcoming the fear of light, but also controlling the desires of one's own flesh and blood.

Even one's own talent and comprehension may have been greatly improved, but these are all latent and difficult to perceive.

If he hadn't grasped the "Breathing of the Sun" so quickly, he might not have sensed it so soon.

"Indeed, this is the perfect life."

Su Mu couldn't help but sigh, and looking at Tanjiro who was still dancing the "Hinokami Kagura Dance," he also smiled and said, "Stop."

Tanjiro stopped. He had been pondering this while he was jumping, and now he had some ideas. So he couldn't help but say, "I feel like I've thought of something."

"Oh?"

Su Mu smiled and then handed the Nichirin Blade at his waist to the other person: "Give it a try."

"it is good."

Tanjiro accepted the Nichirin Blade without hesitation.

Having grown accustomed to using an axe, Tanjiro felt somewhat out of place holding a Nichirin Blade. However, he was quite excited and unconsciously examined the sword in his hand.

As the gentle sunlight streamed through the window and shone on the blade, one could vaguely sense the flickering flames dancing on its surface.

This startled Tanjiro slightly, especially as he tightened his grip, the faint flame seemed to go out, and the entire blade seemed to darken.

"this----"

Tanjiro was somewhat alarmed by the changes in the Nichirin Blade.

"Don't worry about it."

Su Mu chuckled beside him, "This is a Nichirin Blade for slaying demons. Its color changes depending on its master, and it also reflects the breathing technique the master practices. For example, if the master practices Sun Breathing, the blade will turn an extremely rare black, while if they practice Water Breathing, it will turn blue."

As he spoke, a hint of doubt appeared in Su Mu's eyes. He remembered that the Nichirin Blade would change color according to the owner's breathing style, but once it changed color, it would not change again. The previous owner of this blade must have practiced "Flame Breathing", so it always appeared fiery red, like leaping flames. When he held it in his hand, it had not changed much. He never expected that it would suddenly change like this today.

Tanjiro, unaware of Su Mu's doubts, gripped his sword and walked out of the house, recalling the Hinokami Kagura dance he had performed before beginning to swing it according to his instincts.

Although he had no specific sword training and had never actually practiced with a sword, the boy's hand holding the sword was very steady, and his slashing power was also very strong.

He was practically a born swordsman.

The sound of swords clashing drew the attention of the Kamado family. Kamado Aoi looked up from washing dishes and tended to her younger brother. Her sister, Nezuko, also looked at her older brother at that moment. Takeo, Shigeru, and Hanako also stopped playing and watched their brother practice swordsmanship.

Tanjiro became more and more excited as he practiced. In his youth, who hadn't dreamed of becoming a samurai who roamed the world? Although the samurai class had declined due to the "Sword Ban" and other reasons, the true samurai had only become more alluring. Perhaps everyone wanted to be a swordsman, everyone wanted to settle scores quickly, and everyone wanted to hold the real power of life and death in their hands.

At that moment, as he gripped his sword, Tanjiro felt as if he had truly become a samurai.

With another slash, a whooshing sound filled the air, and the blade of the Nichirin Blade, which had gradually turned black, now radiated a scorching heat.

That is the special burning damage to demons contained in the "Breathing of the Sun," which is one of the reasons why the "Breathing of the Sun" is the most threatening to demons of all the breathing techniques.

Just as Tanjiro was immersed in his own world, a gentle male voice suddenly reached his ears.

"Move your left foot forward one more point, and press down one more point when you grip the knife."

As Tanjiro swung his sword, he subconsciously followed the instructions of the voice. After completing the action, Tanjiro was surprised to find that when he moved his feet forward slightly, his feet seemed to be more stable on the ground. When he pressed his sword-wielding hand down a little, he felt that he was holding the sword more smoothly.

At this moment, Tanjiro's heart was filled with shock.

"Move the blade forward a little more, then leap, keeping your body in reserve while in the air—"

The man's voice came next, and Tanjiro did exactly as instructed. It was almost his first time, but he did almost everything very well.

After following the instructions, Tanjiro felt that whether he was swinging his sword or breathing, the explosive power contained within his body in a short period of time could be stretched and released in a very short time.

With another slash, following the man's voice, Tanjiro stopped, panting, and turned around to look at the man standing in the doorway in shock.

"Very good, Tanjiro."

Su Mu stood at the door and clapped his hands.

Tanjiro should have been happy, but at this moment, he felt a little embarrassed, after all, the other party should have been in better control than him.

"Compared to adults—I'm still far behind."

The boy approached the man and respectfully presented the Nichirin Blade with both hands.

"That's already pretty good."

Su Mu smiled and patted Tanjiro on the shoulder, praising him.

Feeling the force on his shoulder, Tanjiro couldn't help but look up. The man's figure was very tall, just like his father had stood in front of him before.

Su Mu patted Tanjiro on the shoulder, then looked at Nezuko, Takeo Kamado, Hanako, and Shigeru who had gathered around.

"Do you want to practice like your older brother?"

Su Mu adopted a gentle demeanor.

"think."

As the second oldest boy after his older brother Tanjiro, Kamado Takeo mustered his courage.

"From now on, Takeo can practice with us too."

Su Mu revealed a gentle smile.

"Sir, is it alright for a girl too?"

Besides Mizuko, the second oldest girl in the family, Kamado Hanako, raised her hand somewhat nervously.

Looking at the adorable face that almost resembled Midouzi's, Su Mu nodded: "Of course, girls can also become beautiful female swordsmen."

At this moment, Mi Douzi couldn't help but raise her head, her beautiful eyes filled with a hint of longing. She unconsciously fell on the exquisite girl beside Su Mu. The girl stood quietly in the man's shadow. Seemingly aware of her gaze, she glanced at her with her pinkish-purple eyes, which startled Mi Douzi, who quickly shrank back.

But then, feeling that she was too weak, she raised her head again and, seeing that Kanao didn't seem to be paying attention, secretly stuck out her little tongue at her.

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