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opportunity!

He endured the pain in his shoulder, stomped his foot to steady himself, and unleashed a burst of power, using all his strength to thrust at the tall figure that had brought him immense pressure and fear.

Water Breathing - Seventh Form

"Shizuku Ripple Strike!"

Ron casually swung the withered branch in his hand.

Several swirling, azure-blue vortexes appeared out of thin air in front of him, like the surface of water.

Tanjiro's full-force thrust rammed into it, as if he were sinking into a swamp.

In his wide-open eyes, the Nichirin Blade that was thrusting towards Ron was forcibly pulled to the other side by the force of the vortex.

Ron kicked out.

Tanjiro was sent flying more than ten meters away in an instant, crashing heavily into the trunk of a large tree, his hand still gripping his Nichirin Blade as he slid down with a pained expression.

He forced his eyes open, staring incredulously at Ron in the distance: "That...that was...!"

"Does this look familiar?"

Ron took a sip of his drink and said to him, "This is also the Water Breathing technique you learned, but it is a sword technique I created myself."

Tanjiro's eyes widened slightly: "A self-created... sword technique."

Shinobu Kocho and Kanao were also somewhat surprised.

"Swordsmanship is not a dead thing. Learning sword techniques passed down from predecessors can indeed help people become stronger, but when swordsmanship reaches a certain level, the swordsmanship created by oneself is the most suitable for oneself."

As Ron spoke, he walked to the firewood and threw the nearly broken dry branch that had been the result of his sword strike into the fire.

He glanced at Tanjiro, who was slumped under the tree staring blankly at him, and laughed, "When you can create your own swordsmanship, you'll become quite strong."

"But for now, let's focus on mastering the breathing technique of Concentration as soon as possible."

Ron looked at Shinobu and smiled, "I'll leave this to you, Miss Shinobu."

Shinobu Kocho was taken aback by what she heard.

"Eh?"

……

Next two days.

The group continued their journey while simultaneously cultivating their skills.

During the day, Shinobu Kocho was responsible for training Tanjiro's physical abilities and teaching him how to quickly master the breathing technique Total Concentration.

night.

Ron will exude a certain aura and engage in swordsmanship practice with Tanjiro.

"Fearless of death, with a heart of iron, you are not allowed to feel even the slightest fear towards me!"

Snapped.

Tanjiro was sent flying backwards.

"Don't think, just let your instincts take over!"

"Yes Yes!"

What caused that hesitation just now?!

Snapped.

Tanjiro was sent flying backward, his head embedded in the tree trunk.

"The mind must be as still as water; when performing the Water Breathing sword technique, no distracting thoughts are allowed!"

Snapped!

……

Three days have passed in a row.

Tanjiro was trained very hard and was covered in injuries, but his growth was also visible to the naked eye.

At first, she could only last about twenty moves against Kanao, but now she can fight back and forth.

My breathing technique is also approaching the level of total concentration.

Even Shinobu Kocho was surprised by his increased strength.

Three days passed.

The group was about to arrive at Tanjiro's mission location.

Shinobu Kocho received a reply from the Demon Slayer Corps leader.

She walked to a tree and looked up at Ron, who was sitting on the treetop drinking wine: "My lord invites you to visit the Demon Slayer Corps."

Ron took a sip of his drink and said lazily, "Is that so... then when do we set off?"

"I'm fine with anything, what about you? Are you going to wait for him to finish this mission?"

Shinobu glanced at Tanjiro and Nezuko and said.

"No need, the demons here aren't strong, Tanjiro can handle them, and besides..."

Ron flipped over and landed on the tree, walking past Shinobu Kocho with a strong smell of alcohol on his breath: "That kid also needs more real combat experience with demons to gain more experience."

"Is it……"

……

Ron called Tanjiro over, who was training his physical fitness, and explained the situation to him.

"Huh? Are Mr. Ron and Miss Butterfly leaving?"

Tanjiro was somewhat surprised.

“Well, I’ve taught you most of what I needed to teach you for now. Next, it’s all about practical experience and your own understanding.” Ron crossed his arms and stood in front of him, saying, “I hope you’ll be even stronger when we meet next time. I’ll then guide you in the swordsmanship of Sun Breathing.”

Tanjiro looked at Ron with extreme gratitude.

"Mr. Ron, I will never forget your kindness! Thank you so much!"

Looking at Tanjiro, who was bowing deeply to him, Ron picked at his ear with a hint of helplessness: "Alright, you don't have to be so serious."

He then glanced at Nezuko, who was standing next to Tanjiro and looking at him, bent down, reached out and patted her head gently, saying, "See you next time, Nezuko."

Shinobu Kocho bids farewell to Kanao, Tanjiro, and Nezuko.

The group then departed into the night.

Tanjiro watched the group's retreating figures disappear into the distance, and said with deep emotion, "Mr. Ron... he was such a kind and strong person. Can I become like Mr. Ron someday...?"

Nezuko, with the bamboo tube in her mouth, looked up at the departing figure and reached out to touch the top of her head.

…………

On the way to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters.

Shinobu asked Ron some questions she hadn't asked in front of Tanjiro.

For example, why would a human possess the ability to manipulate ice?

How do they know so much about things that happened 400 years ago?

Ron only replied with two words.

"secret."

17. Try it and you'll die.

on the way.

As agreed, Ron began to instruct Shinobu in swordsmanship.

"As a swordsman, neither physical strength nor mental fortitude are your strengths, so you must reach the pinnacle of swordsmanship and skill in order to have any chance of killing the Ice Demon Doma."

"I don't have much to teach you about poisons. You can study them with Tamayo later."

"Swordsmanship and technique are always more about physical experience than verbal instruction."

Ron, holding Kanao's Nichirin Blade in his right hand, looked at Shinobu Kocho opposite him and said with a smile, "Come on, let's fight it out. Let your body experience it for yourself, to feel what the Transparent World is, and what swordsmanship is."

Shinobu Kocho, holding a slender Nichirin Blade, looked at him earnestly and said, "Please."

Kanao sat on the grass, staring intently at the two people standing opposite each other in front of her.

Shinobu Kocho stared intently at Ron, who was sitting casually opposite her.

Complete collection of breathing techniques.

After one's energy and spirit reach their peak.

With a light step, she leaped high into the air, her butterfly feathers fluttering behind her, making her look like a moth, light and mesmerizing as she rushed towards Ron.

The breath of insects, the dance of butterflies...

Just as she was about to launch a high-speed thrust at Ron with movements as light as a butterfly.