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

A "revolving lantern" refers to the process by which a person's mind replays past events as they approach death.

Tanjiro triggered it multiple times in the story, and even Nezuko triggered it.

Yuko had a similar experience once, and she even complained at the time, "Is this a tradition of Demon Slayer?"

She somehow manages to trigger a revolving door of memories.

Because the situation was dangerous enough, and it was also the time when she awakened her markings, Yuko remembered it quite clearly.

Although she saw what the two older men looked like at the time, she later learned from Yoriichi that he actually had no idea what she was good at.

Therefore, the revolving lantern is merely a vision in a person's subconscious.

But the problem came again.

The Demon Slayer universe is based on the idea that ghosts actually exist.

The plot was originally supposed to be about using a sudden burst of power to turn the tide and achieve a comeback, but now she's saved the person. Who knows what will happen if the plot doesn't trigger?

Just in case, Yuko immediately began teaching Tanjiro the Sun Breathing technique to prevent him from being unable to use his special abilities.

However, Yuko was not in a hurry to achieve quick results, because the Changzhong (a type of martial arts) was not something that could be mastered quickly; it required a certain amount of accumulation.

Maintaining a normal sleep schedule is not something that can be achieved in a day or two.

"It's difficult to change your breathing habits after you've just mastered Water Breathing, but Kagura Dance is not unfamiliar to you, so I believe the transition will go smoothly."

Tanjiro nodded solemnly: "I will do my best!"

A strange breathing sound came from his mouth, and Tanjiro's face looked somewhat uncomfortable.

He felt extremely uncomfortable just trying to maintain a state of full concentration on his breathing.

The breathing method of the Hinokami Kagura is even more difficult than the water breathing method.

The swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps fight against demons with their own lives.

The principle of breathing techniques is to expand the lungs to allow more oxygen to enter the bloodstream, thereby effectively stimulating muscles and bones and improving physical strength.

Concentrated breathing and normal breathing, on the other hand, are for maximizing the stimulation of the body and even maintaining this state.

While regular use of breathing techniques can indeed benefit health, starting with concentrated breathing constantly increases the burden on the body.

This is why most of the Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen lost their families and lives because of Muzan.

Because without sufficient hatred, it is difficult to maintain this belief.

"Sun Breathing - First Form - Waltz!" Tanjiro, wielding his swords in both hands, stepped forward and unleashed a circular slash wreathed in orange flames.

It was really tough!

My lungs feel so uncomfortable!

Tanjiro's forehead was covered in a little cold sweat.

But at the same time, he also truly understood what Yuko meant when she said that it was more suitable for him.

too strong.

It's far superior to breathing through water.

Although he felt bad for Urokodaki-sensei for thinking this way, he did realize the gap between them.

Yuko stepped forward and gently lifted Tanjiro's hands: "Raise your hands a little higher, your footwork is too stiff."

Hinokami Kagura is the Breath of the Sun, and the essence of this breathing technique has been passed down through generations of the Kamado family.

It has to be said that Tanjiro is a genius. He memorized the entire sword design after only seeing it once.

However, after hundreds of years of inheritance, slight differences are bound to occur in the process of inheritance.

The angle of the wrists, the movement of the feet, the intervals of breathing, etc., are all more or less problematic, which prevents the full power of Sun Breathing from being exerted.

Fortunately, Sun Breathing is one of the breathing techniques that Ikuko is good at, and she can gradually correct Tanjiro's mistakes.

"Yes!" Tanjiro replied with great enthusiasm.

He really wanted to ask why Miss Yuko knew so much about Hinokami Kagura and even called it the Breath of the Sun.

If Yuko hadn't pointed it out, he wouldn't have connected Hinokami Kagura with breathing techniques.

But Miss Yuko must have her own reasons for not speaking.

Yu Zi nodded slightly. "Yes, you look very energetic."

She's actually not very good at dealing with this kind of energetic type.

Because her personality is exactly the opposite.

Tanjiro was practicing his Sun Breathing sword technique in the open space while trying to maintain his normal breathing.

It was tough training, but the progress was visible to the naked eye.

"I never expected... it would be the legendary Origin Breathing." Urokodaki Sakonji appeared beside Ikuko at some point, watching Tanjiro's hard-working figure and sighing with emotion.

"It is indeed very powerful."

Sakonjiro is far stronger than Tanjiro using the Water Breathing sword form. Now, Sakonji has no doubt that he can successfully pass the Final Selection.

In his opinion, Tanjiro's current strength in the Demon Slayer Corps is at least at the A or B level.

Ryouki Sakonji couldn't help but wonder if he had delayed the child's development.

Yuko seemed to see through his thoughts and shook her head, saying, "It's just because Tanjiro is more suited to the Breath of the Sun."

"The most effective breathing method is the one that suits you best."

This is, of course, just a comforting thought, because the fact is that, against demons, the Breath of the Sun is indeed stronger than other breathing techniques.

If it's about killing people, she feels that Moon Breathing is even better.

"If it weren't for Master Urokodaki laying a solid foundation for him, he wouldn't have been able to use the Breath of the Sun so easily."

Urokodaki Sakonji was wearing a mask, so his expression was not visible.

Ever since that day when she met Sabito Makomo and the souls of the children he had taught, Ikuko felt that the old man's burden had lightened considerably.

They probably didn't tell Master Urokodaki the truth about the final selection, otherwise the old man would definitely have felt guilty.

……

In the days that followed, Urokodaki Sakonji never went up the mountain again, entrusting Tanjiro entirely to Ikuko's instruction until the final selection.

"You can't use Sun Breathing for long periods of time right now. It's best to use it as a trump card, but remember not to force yourself to switch breathing techniques during the breathing process."

"With your current abilities, passing the final selection shouldn't be difficult; the important thing is your mindset."

Yuko gave him some instructions.

I don't know when, but she also became the type of person who dawdles and nags like a mother-in-law.

Tanjiro nodded seriously: "I understand."

……

"Tanjiro."

"Miss Yuko?"

Yu Zi coldly replied, "You should know who I am by now, right?"

“…Yes.” Tanjiro hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

Yu Ziqian smiled and said, "That's right, I'm just like Nezuko."

The aura of demons is completely different from that of humans. Even Nezuko, who has never eaten a human, has a very different aura than before.

It's fine to deal with ordinary people, but for someone like Tanjiro with an exceptionally keen sense of smell, coupled with Ikuko's small appetite, it would be impossible to hide it for long.

Moreover, Master Urokodaki probably already knew that the old man, like Tanjiro, had a keen sense of smell.

He just didn't say it out loud.