Demon Slayer: I am a Demon

Breathing techniques, originally created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni, are a general term for techniques designed to combat demons with human bodies. Their main function is to strengthen the heart and lungs, allowing the blood to absorb a large amount of oxygen in a short period of time, which can instantly boost physical abilities and temporarily grant the user physical strength comparable to that of a demon.

After Yoriichi Kuni taught the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen his original breathing technique, "Sun Breathing," the "Pillar" level swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps integrated it with their own swordsmanship, developing the five basic breathing techniques of water, fire, rock, wind, and lightning, as well as other niche breathing techniques derived from them, such as "Flower Breathing" and "Insect Breathing"...

These breathing techniques, derived from the initial breathing, also known as "sun breathing," each have their own emphasis.

Among them, "Wind Breathing" is known for its speed and agility.

Therefore, the swordsman who practiced "Wind Breathing" was able to catch up in time.

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Takeshi Taniguchi landed lightly, stood at a distance with his sword in hand, and did not continue his attack.

As a swordsman who practices the "Breathing of the Wind" technique, he is faster and more agile, but he lacks strength and physique. For example, just now, his heavy kick only made the demon in front of him stagger backward.

If the swordsman who just kicked out had used the "Breathing of Rock" technique, it wouldn't have been as easy as just making him stagger backward.

Fortunately, he wasn't fighting alone.

Hunting demons is never a one-person battle, and demons are often alone.

For Takeshi Taniguchi, the most important thing now is to stall the opponent.

The best way to resolve the battle is to hold off the opponent and wait for your teammates to arrive so that everyone can work together, rather than risking your life alone and putting yourself in danger.

Given the right conditions, the best way to deal with evil spirits is to have multiple people against one.

Therefore, after forcing Su Mu to stop with one strike, Taniguchi Takeshi did not choose to attack again. Instead, he stood not far away, holding his sword, and coldly watched Su Mu.

However, Taniguchi Takeshi's heart immediately tightened because he discovered that the demon was carrying a little girl on its back. This made him realize that things had suddenly become tricky. What if the demon used the little girl as a threat...?

The instant this thought arose, Taniguchi Takeshi saw that the demon had already put the girl down from its back.

"Are you trying to threaten me with this girl? Or are you using her as a human shield?"

Almost instantly, Taniguchi Takeshi's face turned terribly gloomy. These cruel demons are always like this.

"call……"

Taking a deep breath, Taniguchi Takeshi's eyes slowly hardened. Although he was reluctant, sometimes sacrifice was inevitable. If the evil spirit escaped because of a moment of reluctance, many more people would sacrifice themselves.

There are far too many examples like this.

Too many Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen escaped because of the despicable nature of demons.

Too many swordsmen have been hampered by such despicable methods, ultimately finding themselves in perilous situations. Not only did those who were saved not survive, but even those who did the rescue died at the hands of the evil spirits.

Gradually, some agreements were established within the Demon Slayer Corps: protecting humans is a given, and so is hunting demons, but when hunting demons conflicts with protecting humans, hunting demons becomes the first choice.

No matter how reluctant you are, you still have to harden your heart.

Su Mu slowly put Kanao down from his back, but his gaze remained fixed on Taniguchi Takeshi. In fact, he had been watching this Demon Slayer Corps swordsman who practiced "Wind Breathing." When he learned that the other party practiced "Wind Breathing," he knew that today's battle was inevitable.

If the opponent tries to stop me, they will be able to slow me down thanks to the speed advantage of "Wind Breathing".

However, it would be difficult for him to kill him, since he was practicing the "Breathing of the Wind" technique, which was very fast. As long as he didn't want to fight, but only wanted to entangle and delay him, he could retreat or leave whenever he wanted.

Unless you can get close to the opponent and then use the explosive speed of the "Flying Sword Style" to kill them in one strike.

"Are you trying to threaten me with this child? You filthy monster."

Taniguchi Takeshi looked at the demon who had put the girl down, his face cold: "I will not compromise because of your despicable methods. I will... personally sever your neck with my Nichirin Blade, even if it means sacrificing the child in front of me."

Su Mu ignored Taniguchi Takeshi and instead looked down at Kanao: "If I die here today, don't hate anything. Just live a good life from now on."

As he spoke, he patted Kanao's head and pointed at Taniguchi Takeshi: "Go over there to your uncle."

Kanao, who is usually very obedient, had a vague feeling that this departure might be forever. Unusually, she did not listen and was unwilling to leave her uncle, her little hands tightly gripping his sleeve.

"obedient."

Su Mu spoke again.

Kanao's body trembled slightly, but the obedient girl would not disobey her uncle's orders in the end. Reluctantly, she let go of Su Mu's sleeve and walked towards Taniguchi Takeshi.

Taniguchi Takeshi's pupils contracted slightly, and an expression of disbelief appeared on his face. The despicable demon had actually given up using the little girl as a threat, or even as a human shield, and had also given up the idea of ​​taking the little girl hostage. This was completely beyond his expectations.

If he hadn't witnessed all of this happening right before his eyes, he would never have believed it.

But when he saw the girl approaching and already some distance from the demon, Taniguchi Takeshi's face showed excitement.

"Quick, come here quickly, get away from the evil spirits!"

Ideally, the child could be protected while the evil spirits were slain.

While urging the girl to come over quickly, Taniguchi Takeshi watched the demon warily. Sure enough, he saw that the demon had already held the Nichirin Blade horizontally in front of its brow, seemingly about to point the blade at the girl walking towards it.

"I knew it, I knew it, you devils have always been despicable and shameless."

Taniguchi Takeshi gripped his Nichirin Blade tightly, his face showing anger mixed with a hint of struggle. He knew that for someone who practiced "Wind Breathing," speed was his greatest advantage. If he brought this girl along, she would undoubtedly become a burden, and might even put him in mortal danger.

They also knew that one-on-one confrontations were disadvantageous to them.

But how could a Demon Slayer Corps swordsman, who is dedicated to protecting humanity and eliminating evil spirits, bear to watch a girl be killed by a demon right before his eyes?

He clearly had the opportunity to save the girl, but chose to give it up because of his own concerns. This is unforgivable no matter what.

At the same moment, Su Mu also slightly bent down, stepped on the ground, and rushed towards Kanao, raising his Nichirin Blade high towards her.

It looks so ruthless

So ruthless.

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