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

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"Hey!"

Little Bean landed precisely in his arms.

Two little arms wrapped tightly around his neck, her little face eagerly moving toward his bleeding finger, her pink eyes filled with longing and eagerness.

With a smile, Shirakawa Yu gently rubbed Nezuko's soft hair with his uninjured hand, then quickly wiped the trace of blood onto his collar.

(?ω?)

Little Bean cheered and, with a look of pure delight, nuzzled her head closer.

It rubbed against Shirakawa Hane's neck like a kitten that had smelled catnip.

Shirakawa Yu held the soft, fragrant little body in his arms, looked up, and saw Tanjiro frozen in place.

A smug, almost obnoxious smile spread across his face.

"It seems Nezuko has chosen me."

Watching Nezuko purr contentedly in that man's arms, Tanjiro felt as if he heard a cracking sound coming from somewhere within himself.

Urokodaki stood at the doorway, taking in everything.

He silently raised his hand and pressed his Tengu mask (perhaps rubbing his temples).

The days to come...

Chaos erupted...

Nezuko Contest, Round 1: Shirakawa Yu wins!

On the way back, Urokodaki Sakonji ran ahead, while Shirakawa Yu followed behind, carrying the bamboo basket of little beans on his back, just as he had hoped.

Tanjiro, with his mouth agape and a look of utter despair, desperately chased after them at the very end.

Just like in the story, Urokodaki's long-distance run this time was somewhat of a test.

After all, it is difficult to achieve anything without a firm will.

He also wanted to see if Tanjiro, the kid Giyu had recommended and who was said to be very promising, was up to the task.

As a result, a long run nearly took Tanjiro's life.

In the original storyline, he barely managed to survive by relying on his memories.

But this time is different.

Shirakawa Yu is here this time.

Tanjiro not only persevered, but his speed even surpassed that of the original storyline.

As for what method Shirakawa Yu used?

Hehehe...

"Young man~ don't push yourself. If you can't catch up... I'll take good care of Nezuko for you~~~~"

Good grief, those words almost made Tanjiro's Demon Slayer Mark burst out!

Finally, bathed in the glow of the setting sun, Tanjiro, panting like a dead dog with his tongue lolling out, knelt down in front of Urokodaki's small wooden house.

To train him, Urokodaki even circled around him several times.

As for Shirakawa Yu...

He didn't break a sweat.

Urokodaki had already reduced his speed to the minimum in order to take care of Tanjiro.

This intensity is less than one-fifth of what he usually does when he walks around Bai Chuanyu.

There's naturally no pressure.

With Nezuko by his side, Shirakawa Yu kept practicing Total Concentration Breathing, maintaining a constant level of concentration.

Don't be fooled by the fact that Nezuko is being carried on Shirakawa Hare's back.

But his breathing technique allowed him to inhale the faint fragrance of the little bean that should have drifted away with the wind, without missing a single trace.

This feeling... is like Shirakawa Yu holding Nezuko in his arms all the time.

Top-notch lung capacity! Amazing!

Tanjiro: "I...I...I...have I...passed?"

Urokodaki opened the door and tilted his head slightly. "The test is only just beginning. Let's go up the mountain!"

"Hey!"!!!∑(?Д?ノ)ノ

Shirakawa Yu was left behind to take care of Nezuko.

Even though Tanjiro was a hundred times worried, but!

Shirakawa Yu: "Don't worry, Master, I will take good care of Nezuko. Please make sure to test Tanjiro seriously. If he's not cut out for it, I'll personally throw him out for you."

(* /ω＼*) "From now on, Nezuko and I will take good care of you!"

Good heavens, good heavens!

Tanjiro is on fire!

I absolutely have to pass this test!!

Otherwise, they can't beat him in a fight, and Nezuko will definitely be taken away by this bastard!

And so, Tanjiro, his fighting spirit rekindled, followed Urokodaki up the mountain.

Only Shirakawa Hayao and the sleeping Nezuko remained in the cabin.

Alone together.

Looking at Nezuko, who has returned to her normal figure, with crystal clear skin and a youthful appearance.

Shirakawa Ha's Adam's apple bobbed up and down.

A slightly trembling hand unconsciously reached out slowly.

He tentatively touched Nezuko's lips.

His expression shifted, then he abruptly withdrew it.

Looking at the scars on his fingers from when he used them to lure Nezuko, Shirakawa Yu shook his head and temporarily abandoned the idea.

He's not a beast; he wouldn't do anything to Nezuko while she's asleep.

What had been troubling him just now was whether or not to feed Nezuko some blood.

My own blood!

As someone with a rare blood type, it's entirely certain.

If I were willing, even if I fed Nezuko a little blood every half month or even a month, I could completely prevent her from relying on sleeping to obtain energy.

This could even allow him to establish a connection with Nezuko that no one can sever.

It looks like a good thing no matter how you look at it.

but!

The risk is too great!

On his way back, he had been thinking about the greatest convenience the system could bring him.

And my plans for the future!

According to this unorthodox system...

Every woman with potential and ability can bring herself four levels of rewards.

The first tier focuses on increasing combat power.

The second tier is characterized by sustained growth in strength.

The third tier provides moves.

To put it bluntly, the more girls around you, the better.