Chapter 326: Wind Breathing, Not Bad!

Chapter 326: Wind Breathing, Not Bad!

"All Humans are your Family!"

"Protect Humans!"

Nezuko Kamado, who was confronting Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa, stared at his constantly bleeding arm, her expression extremely pained.

Saliva dripped continuously from her mouth, which was biting on a Bamboo Piece, but she desperately suppressed the Bloodthirst in her Heart.

At the same time, beautiful Screen Feeds of her Mother cooking at home, her Father resting nearby, and her younger siblings and Older Brother Tanjiro playing in the Cherry Blossom Grove appeared in her mind.

Accompanied By all this was the voice Sakonji Urokodaki had implanted into her Consciousness through hypnosis.

This gradually created a firm code of Operation in Nezuko Kamado's Heart.

Humans are beings to be protected and saved!

Cannot harm them, absolutely cannot harm them!

"Hmph~"

The next moment, under the gazes of the people present, Nezuko Kamado seemed to have overcome her Demon instincts. She forcefully closed her reddish Demon Eyes, turned her head away, and no longer looked at the highly tempting Blood.

She still bit down hard on the Bamboo Piece in her mouth, letting the saliva flow out. This scene shocked the Wind Hashira and the other Hashira kneeling on the Ground outside the hall.

A Demon could actually do such a Matter?!

"What happened?"

Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the Head of the Demon Slayer Corps, turned his head and asked his two daughters who were accompanying him. Soon, Hinaki, his eldest daughter with red floral ornaments on her white hair, standing to his left, spoke first.

"The girl who is a Demon turned her head away."

Immediately after, Nichika, his second daughter with yellow floral ornaments on her white hair, standing to his right, continued, "Even though she was stabbed three times by Lord Shinazugawa, she endured it and didn't bite him."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled slightly.

"Then this proves that Nezuko Kamado will not harm humans."

"Tanjiro."

Hearing the Head call his name, Tanjiro, who had just broken free from Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro's suppression by brute Strength, quickly raised his Gaze filled with worry and Nervousness.

"Even so, there are still people who cannot let go of their doubts about Nezuko Kamado, right?"

"So you must prove it next, prove that Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado will fight as part of the Demon Slayer Corps and can be useful."

Tanjiro was stunned for a moment after hearing this, but he quickly reacted. He prostrated himself on the Ground, feeling a sense of relief. He knew Nezuko Kamado was safe.

"What is this Feeling? It makes me feel a bit lightheaded. Is it the voice? Is it because this person's voice makes my Brain feel so comfortable?"

Just as this fifteen-year-old boy was feeling surprised, the Head's peculiar voice came from the platform again.

"Go defeat the Twelve Kizuki. That way, you will be recognized by everyone, and the weight of your words will also change."

Tanjiro's Spirit immediately lifted. He suddenly straightened up and looked at Kagaya Ubuyashiki, making the most resolute vow.

"I... Nezuko Kamado and I will definitely defeat Muzan Kibutsuji!"

"Nezuko Kamado and I will definitely swing our Blades and sever this chain of sadness!"

These words not only made the Hashira look at him with slightly more friendly eyes, but even Kagaya Ubuyashiki revealed a kind Smile, and the Atmosphere in the Manor eased.

"The current Tanjiro probably cannot do such a Matter yet, so let's defeat one of the Twelve Kizuki first."

"Yes!"

Tanjiro immediately realized how arrogant his words were, and his Expression instantly turned red. But at this moment, a deep voice interrupted.

"It's no longer necessary, everyone from the Demon Slayer Corps!"

Sakonji Urokodaki watched in surprise as Lucci walked forward on his own, which made him quickly stop him, "Wait, Mr. Mitsui, Lord Ubuyashiki hasn't called us yet!"

"Uncle, your memory seems to have a problem. This young man said earlier that he would lead us to meet that Lord~" Mumei said playfully, blinking her eyes with her hands behind her back.

"This..."

Sakonji Urokodaki's Expression under his Tengu Mask hesitated. He thought to himself, "That seems reasonable, but..."

Mumei's curious Gaze switched back and forth between Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado. She smiled and said, "Right, tell me about that little girl first. She looks very interesting~"

"Uh, alright. The Situation is like this, she is actually Tanjiro's younger sister, but..."

Meanwhile.

Lucci had already attracted everyone's Gaze in the garden. Seeing such a strange person with a Katana walking towards them, the Hashira all Stood Up and became vigilant.

Fortunately, at this moment, Kagaya Ubuyashiki adjusted the direction he was facing towards the source of the voice and smiled gently, "You must be Mr. Hayato Mitsui that Mr. Urokodaki spoke of?"

"That's right, it's me."

Lucci stopped after walking about four or five meters away from the Hashira.

"According to Mr. Urokodaki's description, this Mr. Mitsui was able to Resist him head-on without mastering a Breathing Style, and even imitated Water Breathing and Swordsmanship based solely on his Breathing Rhythm and movements during their Sparring. Furthermore, their Power was even greater. He is a person of astonishing Talent comparable to Yoriichi Tsugikuni back then."

The Head of the Demon Slayer Corps seemed to always be like this, able to speak even the most astonishing words calmly and peacefully, fully displaying his leadership charisma and broad Heart.

"What?"

The current Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, being poor with words, didn't say anything, but a shocked expression had already appeared on his face, because his Water Breathing was also taught by Sakonji Urokodaki.

"He can fight against the Former Water Hashira without a Breathing Style?" Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku was equally shocked.

Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro, who had a White Snake wrapped around his Neck, muttered in disbelief after hearing this, "Isn't the key point that he self-taught Water Breathing and Swordsmanship?!"

However, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui, who was very sensitive to sound, heard this. He roared in Anger, "Shut up! The key point should be that he's being compared to Yoriichi Tsugikuni! Do you know who Yoriichi Tsugikuni is?"

"Hey, hey, hey, I think we should let those Former Water Hashira come out and explain how this guy is so astonishingly talented?"

At this moment, Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa, whose mood was already bad because of Nezuko Kamado, walked out of the hall with his messy, hedgehog-like white hair and a look of displeasure.

Walking towards Lucci, he said fiercely, "Which Lower Rank did he cut down, or which Upper Rank did he kill? If it's just because he defeated him, shouldn't he admit his own incompetence?"

"Watch your words."

As soon as he finished speaking, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka appeared in front of Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa with extreme Speed. His eyes, as calm as a lake surface, already contained Anger, like the sign of a Storm approaching on the Great Sea.

"Tch!"

The latter raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything more unpleasant. Instead, he turned to size Lucci up and down, sneering, "He's quite tall, and he has a face that doesn't look Japanese..."

In response, Lucci just glanced at him, looking like he couldn't be bothered to pay attention.

"Do not be rude. Mr. Mitsui is not only a guest I invited, but will also be a Partner of the Demon Slayer Corps fighting alongside us in the Future."

Although Kagaya Ubuyashiki's tone was not very strict, Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa took it seriously and quickly put away his arrogant and overbearing Expression, but the Gaze he directed at Lucci was still full of defiance and doubt.

"Mr. Mitsui, what did you mean by 'no longer necessary' just now?"

"I will explain that later. Before that, I would like to Experience the Breathing Styles of a few other Styles. I believe Mr. Urokodaki, the Trainer, has already conveyed this request to you."

Lucci's Gaze swept over the Hashira. Their Aura was indeed Stronger than Sakonji Urokodaki's. Was it because they were younger...?

"Mr. Mitsui means you would like to Spar with these Hashira?" Kagaya Ubuyashiki asked with a Smile.

"Exactly!"

Lucci nodded. Immediately, Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa in front of him sneered with a fierce look on his face, and his Right Hand hovered over the Nichirin Blade at his Waist.

"Alright, great! I'll go first!"

"Let me see how powerful the legendary Yoriichi Tsugikuni is. I thought I would never get to Experience it in this life, but unexpectedly, a contemporary 'Yoriichi Tsugikuni' has appeared!"

Only then did Lucci focus his Gaze on the Opponent, lowering his head slightly, and asked, "You are?"

"The current Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa. I use 'Wind Breathing'!"

Seeing this, the others exchanged glances, and then finding that the Head had no intention of stopping them, their Hearts began to look forward to the performance of this 'Mr. Mitsui'.

In fact, these Hashira hoped that Lucci's Talent and Strength were genuine, as this would Represent the emergence of a peerless Powerhouse in the Demon Slayer Corps in the Future.

But the key was that they didn't believe it in their Hearts.

"Looking at his Height, which is only slightly shorter than Himejima, he's probably another person with a Special Constitution. But to say he can imitate others' Breathing Style and Swordsmanship on the spot is a bit exaggerated."

Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui said this while looking forward to the upcoming Combat.

Just as the Combat between Lucci and Sanemi Shinazugawa was about to erupt, the Command Center on the Sea Star Mainland had already determined the Position of the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters.

Kong Ming, as the Vice Minister of the Staff Department, naturally took charge of the actual command work. While watching the Live Broadcast Screen Feeds of Lucci and Mumei on the Projection Screen wall, he questioned the Technicians beside him.

"How many Exploration Squads are in this vicinity? How long will it take for them to reach the destination?"

"Report, there are four Squads."

"The closest Bellock Team will take about three days, and the furthest Bessemer Team will take about five days."

Kong Ming Shook his Head after hearing this.

"Adding Lucci and them, that's only ten people. The chance of unexpected situations is a bit high."

"It is said that these Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps have the Strength to easily kill a Lower Rank. Although their Strength is significantly different compared to people from our World, their Speed is good, and they also have the Ability to Predict Movements similar to Observation Haki. They have at least the Combat Power of a Headquarters Lieutenant Commander."

"And these four Cipher Pol Exploration Squads, except for Bellock who is considered Elite, the others are probably similar to these Hashira."

At this moment, a Government Official in a Suit behind him proposed his idea.

"Actually, Captain Raschi can talk to that Head first. After all, Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki have all been wiped out, so the existence of the Demon Slayer Corps has lost its meaning. They probably need to consider their Future prospects..."

At the same Time.

Lucci and the Wind Hashira on the Projection Screen started fighting, or rather, Sanemi Shinazugawa was the first to draw his Nichirin Blade and launch an attack.

He charged forward at high Speed while spinning like a horizontal top.

"First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter!"

Suddenly, Sanemi Shinazugawa's one-meter-seventy-nine figure instantly disappeared within a green Dragon Twister. The surging Energy/Force, whether from the Wind or Sword Aura, easily shredded the originally flat Grass Court along the way.

Lucci was also eager to try this out. The novelty brought by this Otherworld was truly exhilarating. He immediately used the Water Breathing Swordsmanship he had just learned to meet the attack.

Although he was confident that a casual Tempest Kick could break through the Opponent, where was the fun in that?

"Seventh Form: Drop Ripple Thrust!"

Lucci Lightning-fast drew the Ordinary Katana at his Waist. The Blade vibrated, turning into an Afterimage that was almost invisible to the naked eye, and thrust out along a straight line.

As mentioned before, the various Elements and sounds produced by the Accompanying Sword Techniques of these Breathing Styles are all visual Effects of overflowing Mental Power.

Therefore, when the attacks of both sides collided in reality, it was still a clash of Blade against Blade.

Just like now, Lucci's Blade thrust into the Dragon Twister. Although there were also ripples like water on the surface of the Air and some subtle sounds, the loudest sound was a 'Clang', a Clanging Sound!

"This guy..."

Sanemi Shinazugawa, whose movements were stopped by a single strike, changed his Expression. On the other side, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka, who was closer to the two, noticed that the Power of Lucci's move was not much worse than his own.

Did he really learn this just by imitating?

Just as the latter's thoughts were filled with surprise, Sanemi Shinazugawa also became serious, displaying the various exquisite and powerful techniques of Wind Breathing.

"Third Form: Clear Storm Tree!"

"Second Form: Water Wheel!"

"Fourth Form: Rising Dust Storm!"

"Fourth Form: Striking Tide!"

In the Court, Lucci and Sanemi Shinazugawa were locked in fierce Combat. The overflowing Sword Aura, accompanied By sparks flying everywhere, raged amidst continuous clanging sounds of strikes.

Green Gale and blue water waves intertwined. The whistling of wind form tearing through the Air and the high-pitched roar of water Dragons refused to yield to each other.

Large areas of the Ground began to crack, and the turf was constantly being lifted. Nearby Trees swayed under the influence of the Air Current, and were occasionally hit by flying Sand and stones, creating pit after pit.

Seeing this.

The observing Flame Hashira, Serpent Hashira, and others quickly shielded the Ubuyashiki Family to prevent their fragile Head, who would cough up Blood from internal injuries even when laughing loudly, from being directly killed by the aftermath of this Sparring. That would be a huge joke.

"So strong, is this really someone who just started learning Water Breathing? How does it feel like..."

Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, with her pink hair, covered her mouth and exclaimed, watching the Combat In the Court with her light green eyes.

Everyone knew what she didn't finish saying. The Power of this 'Mr. Mitsui's' Water Breathing was clearly not inferior to Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's.

"Eighth Form: Primary Gale Slash!"

Suddenly.

Just as Sanemi Shinazugawa circled Lucci with the Speed of a strong Wind and delivered a sweeping slash, simultaneously raising a huge circular wind form.

Lucci, his Opponent, chuckled lightly. The Style of the Katana in his hand suddenly changed.

"First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter!"

The next moment, he saw his entire body transform into a green Dragon Twister, colliding with the former's circular wind form. Immediately, an unprecedentedly fierce Gale erupted.

However, the latter crumbled upon contact, not even lasting two seconds.

With a loud 'Duang', a Nichirin Blade with green patterns on its Blade flew high into the Air, spinning rapidly, and then plunged straight into the Ground about five meters away from the Hashira.

Immediately after.

With a muffled 'bang', the shocked Sanemi Shinazugawa was sent flying backward, spitting out Blood, and crashed heavily into the Rock Garden not far away, knocking down a pile of large and small stones.

"..."

It seemed his relationship with the other Hashira wasn't very good. Although everyone's Gaze was shocked, no one went over to help him up.

After all, he didn't seem to have any major problems. As for spitting Blood, was that even a Matter?

Compared to that, the Hashira were more concerned about the Wind Breathing that Lucci had used, which had actually defeated the current Wind Hashira!

"This Wind Breathing is not bad, it's easier to use than Water Breathing..."

Lucci, however, walked forward slowly, picked up Sanemi Shinazugawa's Nichirin Blade, and swept his sharp Gaze over them.

"Next Hashira, please step forward."

(End of this chapter)