Demon Slayer: The Journey That Began When I Became Yoriichi's Sister

In Urokodaki Sakonji's eyes, Tanjiro was just a person wildly swinging his sword, occasionally rolling around on the ground as if he were suddenly attacked, as if he were fighting something.

Making yourself look so pathetic, what else could it be but madness?

Just as he was about to step forward, Yuko reached out and stopped him.

"Wait, Master Urokodaki."

She placed her fingernail in her palm, about to scratch it open, when she looked into Urokodaki Sakonji's eyes and her hand suddenly paused.

"...Could you please remove your mask? I have something I'd like to show you."

She can't get the eye drops in!

Although Linglong Sakonji was a little anxious, he knew that Yuko would not be indifferent to such a matter. In addition, Yuko looked serious, so he took off the tengu mask from his face.

As expected, it was a kind-looking old man.

This face can't intimidate evil spirits, so he wears a mask, right?

"Please bear with it for a moment, don't resist," Yu Zi reminded him, gently cutting her palm and squeezing out a few drops of blood.

"What are you..."

Although Urokodaki Sakonji was still puzzled, his interactions with Yuko over the past few days had helped him accept her.

After dripping blood into Urokodaki Sakonji's eyes, Ikuko said, "Alright, Master Urokodaki, you can open your eyes now."

Urokodaki Sakonji endured for a moment, then opened his eyes, not noticing anything amiss.

He looked at Yuko with a puzzled expression. Yuko smiled and took two steps to the side.

When Urokodaki Sakonji looked down at the crazed Tanjiro, he froze.

“…Sabito…Makomo…” Ryouki Sakonji’s hands trembled slightly, and he took a step forward unconsciously.

Yuko said softly, "Please wait a moment."

Tanjiro... is almost mastering Total Concentration Breathing.

The battle ended in an instant; Tanjiro's blade sliced ​​off Sabito's mask and cleaved the rock in front of him.

Seeing this, Urokodaki Sakonji was no longer as composed as usual, and his speed increased.

Tanjiro, who was puzzled by the disappearance of Sabito and Makomo, was overjoyed to see Urokodaki arrive and said with a big smile, "Urodaki-sensei, I split the rock!"

However, at this moment, Sakonji Ryougi's attention was not on him at all.

Yuko waved her hand, gesturing to Tanjiro, "Come with me."

Tanjiro glanced at Urokodaki-sensei and followed Ikuko.

Yuko turned her head slightly and looked at Urokodaki Sakonji standing in front of the boulder.

Perhaps this is the meaning of ghosts' existence.

"Let's do it here." Yuko stopped in her tracks when they reached an open space.

Tanjiro, covered in dust and with shoulder-length hair, looked around in confusion.

"Is there anything I can help you with, Miss Yuko?"

Yuko explained, "The final selection for the Demon Slayer Corps is still a few months away. I will be in charge of your training during this time."

Because of her interference, Tanjiro mastered Total Concentration Breathing much earlier.

Tanjiro blinked: "Miss Ikuko's...guidance..."

After a brief adjustment period, Tanjiro declared with great spirit, "I will definitely give it my all!"

It's amazing that he could still speak loudly even when he was so exhausted.

Yuko drew her Nichirin Blade from her waist.

Are we going to fight Yuko-san?

Tanjiro was momentarily lost in thought.

Yuko raised her eyes and said, "Do you remember the Kagura dance that your family has passed down through generations, the Hinokami Kagura?"

Tanjiro asked in surprise, "Miss Ikuko also knows about the Kagura dance?"

Yuko nodded: "Its predecessor was actually the Sun Breathing, which is known as the Beginning Breathing."

"Is Kagura dance... a breathing technique?" Tanjiro had never thought of it that way before.

"To be precise, it's sword-shaped."

Yuko got into position: "You watch first."

Looking?

"Sigh~"

A strange, somewhat jarring breathing sound came from Yuko's mouth.

A wisp of flame curled up from the black blade, and then orange-red flames suddenly burst forth from the blade.

"The God of Fire, Kagura!"

Tanjiro exclaimed in surprise, "There's someone else who knows their family's Kagura dance! And they dance even better than my dad!"

The figure wielding the blade amidst the flames felt strangely familiar to Tanjiro, as if he had seen it somewhere before.

Yuko briefly demonstrated all twelve forms of Sun Breathing.

"Cough..." Yu Zi coughed lightly and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Tanjiro stepped forward in panic: "Miss Ikuko!"

Yu Zi waved her hand, "It's nothing."

The body has fully recovered.

This is one of the advantages of being a demon; she can use the Sun Breathing technique, which normally injures herself by 800 points, at will.

“My constitution isn’t suited for Sun Breathing,” Yuko explained, looking at Tanjiro. “But you can.”

"I can?"

"You've probably heard that there's no such thing as a superior or inferior breathing technique, right?"

Tanjiro nodded slightly: "Mm."

Depending on individual constitution, one should choose a breathing method that suits them best. In the end, all will reach the pinnacle of their practice, according to Master Urokodaki.

Yuko shook her head: "But in terms of restraining demons, the Breath of the Sun is undoubtedly number one."

Tanjiro asked, puzzled, "Why do you say that?"

"Sun Breathing has the effect of suppressing the regenerative ability of demons."

While Moon Breathing may surpass Sun Breathing in range and power, it still lacks Sun Breathing's ability to counter the regenerative abilities of demons.

"Restraint in regeneration..."

At that time, Tanjiro couldn't quite grasp the power of the Sun Breathing technique.

Looking at Tanjiro's condition, Ikuko said, "Let's start with the regular training today."

"Changzhong?" Tanjiro was a little confused. Weren't they just talking about Hinokami Kagura?

“Changzhong means maintaining a state of full concentration breathing at all times,” Yuko explained. “Sun Breathing has very high requirements for physical fitness; simply mastering full concentration breathing doesn’t mean you can use it at will.”

"Every moment?" Tanjiro's eyes widened.

Yu Zi nodded slightly: "Including sleeping."

Tanjiro couldn't help but ask, "Is it really possible for someone to maintain that state indefinitely?"

He felt his lungs were incredibly uncomfortable just from using full concentration breathing with the sword form.

"Of course, someone you know, like Giyu Tomioka, would be fine."

Tanjiro gasped.

"Next, try to maintain full concentration while breathing, and try to prolong the time as much as possible. With practice, you will succeed."

"That's not something that can be learned quickly. As for practicing Sun Breathing, we'll start tomorrow."

"I understand!"

Tanjiro has a very strong will; as long as he has a goal, he can grit his teeth and move forward.

He tried to maintain full concentration breathing as Yuko instructed, but as soon as he tried, he felt like he was about to die.

Is it really possible for someone to maintain this indefinitely?

Tanjiro collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, somewhat questioning the meaning of life.

Seeing Tanjiro keep trying, Ikuko smiled with satisfaction.

She familiarized Tanjiro with these things beforehand because she had saved Tanjiro's family.

There is a very crucial element in the Demon Slayer storyline.

Revolving lantern.