Demon Slayer: My breathing technique went awry after Nezuko pushed me down.

Moreover, the three ghosts cooperated well, and could jump into the swamp at any time to avoid damage, and also reappear in new places by moving.

He managed to completely overpower Tanjiro.

Of course, the main reason is that Tanjiro cannot move much.

The three little girls behind him were hugging each other tightly, which made Tanjiro hesitant to act, and the only place he could move was the small area at the doorway.

Every now and then, a swamp demon would circle around behind him, and he would have to turn around and, amidst the girls' screams, knock it away.

But it was precisely because of this high pressure that Tanjiro's movements became increasingly precise and his actions more concise.

He, who was already more likely to learn from battles, benefited greatly from this battle to protect the young lady.

They are frantically accumulating practical experience.

This is why Shirakawa Yu hasn't gone down to help.

After all, he couldn't stay by Tanjiro's side forever, and the strength of Tanjiro's opponents was constantly increasing.

If I shield Tanjiro from all the trials and tribulations, what if he goes on a mission and encounters a formidable enemy someday?

What if you don't even have a chance to unleash your full potential and just die?

One minute... three minutes... five minutes...

Shirakawa Yu just squatted quietly on the wall, holding Nezuko, watching.

Finally, the three swamp demons realized something was wrong.

How come this kid gets stronger the more he fights!

Before, we could still play around with him, but now, we have to be on high alert when facing his attacks, otherwise, we might really be beheaded.

Then a grinding sound rang out.

The three ghosts exchanged glances and decided on their next plan.

Take hostages!

The next second, Tanjiro, who was panting heavily but clearly becoming more and more at ease, felt the pressure increase even more.

Because he discovered that the three ghosts' target had changed.

They no longer focused on attacking themselves, but instead concentrated their efforts on breaking through the defenses and attacking the girls behind them.

This forced him to remain on the defensive, and with the three girls behind him so close, he was even more hesitant to fight.

Shirakawa Yu, who was on the wall, also noticed this.

His brow furrowed slightly.

If you play like that, there's no point in honing your skills.

Taking advantage of Tanjiro's ability to force the three demons back once again.

Shirakawa Yu placed Nezuko on the wall and sat her down, then with a flash, he slipped into the room like a ghost.

The three girls were about to scream when they saw the figure suddenly appear in front of them.

Bai Chuanyu had already embraced all three girls, one in each hand and one in the middle, like holding dolls.

With a light touch of his toes, he transformed into a blur and arrived at the base of the wall.

Only then did the three girls, still shaken by their shock, recognize who had come from.

"Ah...? Lord Kawabata!"

Under the moonlight, Shirakawa Yu's delicate features exuded a sense of security.

"It's alright." Bai Chuanyu put them down and casually patted the head of the girl who was closest to him.

"Lord Chuan Yu, you scared me to death just now..." A girl, pale-faced, tightly gripped Bai Chuan Yu's clothes.

"Thank you, Shirakawa-kun... for saving us..." another whispered.

Shirakawa Yu smiled gently, "You all leave here first, I'll take care of this ghost."

"Hmm, Lord Kawayu, be careful!"

"Kawabata-sama is so handsome~"

The third girl was bolder; she even stood on tiptoe and gave Bai Chuanyu a quick kiss on the cheek. "Thank you, Brother Bai Chuan!"

Even though his name was called by the wrong name, Shirakawa Yu was still shaken and felt a surge of power.

"Go back first, I'll go exorcise the ghost and come find you right away."

"Yes~"

Chapter 36 Breath of Color: Third Form: Through Flowers!

After watching them leave, he grinned, unable to suppress the corners of his mouth, and jumped back onto the wall.

In just a few words, Tanjiro had already put up a good fight against the three swamp demons.

Without the girls holding him back, Tanjiro began his counterattack.

The sword form of Water Breathing changes smoothly, sometimes like a nimble and swift attack (Third Form: Flowing Dance), sometimes like a cascading waterfall (Fourth Form: Tide Surge). Although it cannot kill the opponent immediately, it has already firmly suppressed the opponent.

Shirakawa Yu stood atop the wall, stroking his chin as he watched the battle.

The Swamp Demon's Blood Demon Art... to be honest, it's quite interesting.

He carries a swampy alternate dimension with him, which can drag people inside.

Fighting in an environment where the enemy cannot breathe and whose movement is restricted is a natural advantage.

It can also be used as a temporary storage space.

Bai Chuanyu has always complained about the fact that the system doesn't give him any space.

It wouldn't be bad to actually absorb the Swamp Demon's Blood Demon Art.

Unfortunately, he doesn't have a spot for the Blood Devouring Technique yet.

and......

Seeing the three schizophres who were fighting and arguing with themselves at the same time, Shirakawa Yu gave up the idea of ​​"catching them first and keeping them for later use".

forget it.

He didn't want to create two self-aware clones of himself that would fight amongst themselves.

Besides, if you really split it into three, whose wife will she belong to in the future?

I'm cheating on myself?

He shook his head and decided to kill them all anyway.

Seeing that the three ghosts were being suppressed and beaten, and that their initial shouting had turned into taking the time to look around, Bai Chuanyu knew that they wanted to run away!

"Tanjiro, isn't that enough?" Shirakawa Yu said. "Let me try out a new move?"

Tanjiro jumped back to create some distance, caught his breath, and looked at Shirakawa Yu, "Senior brother, are you going to make a move?"

"Yeah, I'm in a hurry." Shirakawa Yu stepped forward and placed both hands on the hilts of the two swords at the same time.

"We can't linger too long at Asakusa Castle either."

The three swamp demons turned to Shirakawa Yu at the same time. Although they felt uneasy, they still let out a mocking sneer.

"Another one sent to their death..."

"Why insist on a one-on-one fight when you can come at me together? Arrogant!"

"It smells...so good...even better than those girls..."

"Oh? Interested in me?" Shirakawa Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Wait a moment, I'm coming~"

Slightly lowering his center of gravity, Shirakawa Yu's breath began to circulate pink.

The next second—

"Breathing of Color - Third Form -"

His figure disappeared.

No, it's not disappearing, it's almost gone!

He transformed into a pink phantom, instantly bridging the distance between himself and the first ghost!

"Dance through the flowers!"

The twin swords were drawn, drawing two dazzling purple-pink arcs in the air.

Shirakawa Yu's body spun, and his twin swords slashed in turn. The moment the swords clashed, it was like a flower blooming in an instant!

"Pfft—!"

Blood splattered from the neck of the first ghost, becoming the most striking heart of that "flower".

Without pausing, the pink phantom turned and charged forward again, almost simultaneously piercing through to the second ghost!

With the same spin and the same twin-blade slash, a second "flower" bloomed in the night sky.

Then came the third one...

In Tanjiro's view, these three "flowers" bloomed almost simultaneously.

So much so that when Shirakawa Yu reappeared by his side.

The lingering pink scent had not yet dissipated, and the three ghost heads were still tracing arcs in the air, not yet landing.

Tanjiro stared blankly at the dazzling yet cruel scene before him.

Three "flowers of life," composed of flashing blades and blood, are linked together by a pink "ray of light" that veers back and forth, blooming under the moonlight.

"So beautiful...flowers." Tanjiro murmured.

As soon as he finished speaking, the three heads finally fell to the ground.

Shirakawa Yu flicked blood droplets from his twin swords in mid-air, and with a "clang," they returned to their sheaths simultaneously.

Breath of Color, Form Three, Through Flowers.

The technique he learned from Kanao during the final selection.