Training

"It is time." Shinobu said waking Lynx up "I will tell you more details about the demon slayer world and everything in it."

"Ok." Lynx replied standing up from the bed.

"Also you can remove your armor." Shinobu suggested Pointing at it

"No need. I am fine." Lynx replied

"Ok then. Follow me" Shinobu said as she started walking away. Lynx couldn't do much, but follow her. Once they reached a room that seemed for training. There were already people. Five Girls and six with Shinobu in the number.

"Here we will train." Shinobu said turning around. The room was quite large and it was good for training.

Lynx was silent as there were no needs for him to waste his words over this.

"Sit over there. We will test your reflexes." Shinobu said pointing at a table with a lot of cups. "You will be against my other student, Kanao. The rules are simple use one hand to block your enemy from slashing you with the tea in the cups. And the other to try and splash your enemy with the tea." Lynx nodded and sat next to the table. Followed by Kanao sitting as well

"Start!" Shinobu said as Kanao tried to grab a cup, but was blocked by Lynx. Then Lynx tried to grab a cup and succeeded. And dodged Kanao's hand from blocking him. So in the moment of seconds of seconds it was over. Kanao... Over smarted.

Lynx splashed her with the tea and won this little game

"..." Kanao was silent as well as Lynx. "Well congrats. I guess." Shinobu said confused

"Is it over?" Lynx asked

"Well yes. You did win in the matter of seconds." Shinobu answered

"And now what?" Lynx said

"I will give you some information about the demon slayer world and its properties." Shinobu replied

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"So Most of the information will be given to you at the final selection. About the ranks and that, But I Will have to tell you how you actually kill a demon. You will need a special sword created from a special ore that absorbs sun light. It is called a nichirin sword And every demon slayer has one." Shinobu explained... "Just one question, Why did you bring me here even though Iam not a demon slayer?" Lynx asked

"Because it is our duty to protect people from demons. They hunt at night because the sun kills them. I couldn't just let you stay there unconscious." Shinobu answered.

"Shinobu..."

"Yes?"

"Is there any way I can prove it to you that I am ready for the final selection?" Lynx asked

Shinobu though for a bit and came with an idea "I will let you go. If you could beat me in the test you just did. And if you could beat me in a battle. Deal?"

"Deal." Lynx said As he sat back down next to the table. Kanao moved out of the was and let Shinobu sit on her place

One of the girls came closer and said "Start!"

They started trading blocks as it was hard for them to keep up with each other. Lynx was just looking down at the table with a neutral expression on his face as he was able to keep up with her.

The trading continued until Lynx came up with an idea.

As he used it. He fooled Shinobu into thinking that he is going for one cup, But changed at the last second. Shinobu followed his hand, But that still was not enough as Lynx saw that he went back. Grabbing a cup and splashing Shinobu's face.

He took a Breath. And said "I win!"

Shinobu was shocked that she was over smarted like Kanao And overwhelmed by his fast reactions.

She just sat there smiling and said "You did one second of our Deal. Now you will have to defeat me. I won't go easy on you."

"Are we going to fight with weapons or bare hand?" Lynx asked

"Weapons. And there will be only one rule for this battle. No killing." Shinobu answered as pulled out her sword. Which wasn't looking like a real sword "Aren't you going to use a weapon" She asked

"Of course I will." When he said that he put his hands like a cross on his chest. And sharp claws came out of them. "This is my weapon." Lynx said

Shinobu looked shocked of his choice of weapon.

"Is there a problem of my choice of weapon?" Lynx asked

"No if is fine. The person who hits their enemy first wins." She said nervously

"Ok then..." Lynx said as he got into a fighting stance And looked Shinobu in the eyes

"3...2...1 START" Shinobu said as Lynx just stood there to the surprise of Shinobu, But she didn't hesitate and struck. Just to see that it was a dummy. In the back Lynx just poked her back with his finger and said "Wrong person." Then he hit her on the fore head with his finger.

"Aww... You tricked me." Shinobu said placing her hand on the place where Lynx struck her

"Do I have permission to go to the final selection Now?" Lynx asked

"Well... Yes... You did it, But i haven't told you all the information and I haven't seen your physical capabilities." Shinobu added. Looking at him sadly

"You will tell me and I will show you what I am capable of." Lynx said.

"Ok... Follow me..." Shinobu said giving a sigh but once again there was something sad about it.

"I see you are sad about me going so soon..." Lynx said taking pity on Shinobu

"..." She was just silent still leading the way

"Come on Shinobu it is not the end of the world. I will come back." Lynx said trying to cheer her up, But she ignored him "Fine then.."

"We are here. I want to see for strong and fast you are. Remove your armor for better results as I think it will slow you down." She said

"I will try with armor and then without. Does that sound good?" Lynx asked

"Do what you want." Shinobu answered

"Fine then where do I start?" Lynx asked

"Run around the mansion on the fence." Shinobu said pointing at it. She seemed to be emotionless and cold

When she said that. Lynx jumped on the fence like it was nothing and ran fast around the mansion. When he made it to the place he started running from. He asked "Now?"

"There are ropes. Lift the thing tied to the rope." Shinobu said with the same expression

Lynx went there and lift it like it is nothing.

Even though Shinobu was surprised by his power she didn't show it.

As She saw what she wanted. Lynx removed his armor Revealing a black singlet giving more details to his body. He was quite muscular. Then he did the same thing. Just to see the same results.

"That is all." Lynx said as he started putting back on his armor.

"I will tell you all the information you need for the final selection. I see a lot of potential in you as a demon slayer. So I want to see you come back alive and well. I also want to know how did you manage to get behind me in our little challenge." Shinobu asked

"I am just really skilled at speaking and I am pretty fast. Also what do I need to know for the final selection?" Lynx answered

"You will need to survive seven days. There will be a lot of demons. Demons could be killed by only two ways. With sun light Or a nichirin sword. And you don't have one so I will give you one for the final selection. It will start soon. And I will send both you and Kanao for it. I have high hopes for you two." Shinobu answered looking at the ground

"Don't worry I assure you that I will come back alive. And I will help Kanao stay alive too if she need it." Lynx said putting his hand on Her shoulder

Shinobu look up at him and smiles yet with still some sadness

"I believe in you..." Shinobu said Smiling even brighter

There was a sun set and so Lynx said "I want to see what it feels like to hunt a demon."

"Oh i will give you a sword if you want to try and hunt one. It will be like a preparation for the final selection." Shinobu said

"Yeah."

Shinobu called one of the girls to bring her a sword and so they did. When they did. Shinobu gave it to Lynx "Thanks. See you later." Lynx said as he prepared to jump away "Wait! I forgot to tell you that to kill a demon you must cut their head off first."

"Sure thing. See you later." Lynx said as he now didn't even prepare, but jumped away To a forest nearby

Meanwhile Shinobu told to a crow "Follow him and when he is back. Come back and tell me how he did. Also if he gets lost lead him back to me" The crow didn't do much, but flew away following Lynx.

At the forest Lynx just stood there with his claws pulled out and a sword on his back

He stood there waiting for any sound around him. He heard sticks breaking and so went there to investigate. There was a demon and so he prepared for battle as he was about to have some fun.

The Demon tried to hit Lynx, But was dodged and attacked by Lynx

Lynx remembered Shinobu's words and so cut it's head off, But not with the sword, But his claws

Surprisingly The demon just turned to dust after that. There was nothing remaining from the demons body.

Lynx was relieved to see that his claws work against demons and so went back. The crow just flew back to Shinobu and was surprised by what she was told.

When Lynx came back. Shinobu was waiting for him on the roof

"Hey Shinobu I am back..." Lynx said as he climbed and sat next to her

"..." She was just sitting there smiling and looking at the moon.

"Shinobu? What is the name of the ore that Nichirin swords are made of?" Lynx asked

"Scarlet crimson iron sand and a scarlet ore. Why?" Shinobu answered

"My claws are not made of these materials. And yet I killed a demon with them..." Lynx said Looking at his claws

"Well I am not sure neither, But if it works it means that it still gives results, So now you have the option to use your claws or to use a sword" Shinobu said looking at both of them

"I did rather use my claws." Lynx said as he slid a bit down and lied on the roof looking at the night sky

Shinobu did the same after he did it Enjoyed the view

"Isn't the scenery lovely?" Shinobu asked While still looking at the sky

"Yeah it is..."

"I forgot to mention you something. There are breathing styles to help demon slayers in battle. Every one of them is unique and has it's very own uses. I use insect breathing. Which is created by me. Every breathing style has a few forms." She said

"If you have created a breathing technique. Then can I create one too?" Lynx asked

"Yes you can, But first we will need to train your breathing. And help you achieve total concentration breathing." Shinobu answered looking at Lynx

"So we will continue my training tomorrow?"

"Yes of course. I will help you control your breathing, But for now you can rest. I will tell you more information tomorrow."

"Alright."