〖Analysis start... Analysis complete!〗
〖Copying start... Copying complete!〗
〖〚Sun Breathing Technique〛Acquired!〗
〖〚Sun Breathing Technique - Total Concentration〛Acquired!〗
〖〚Sun Breathing, First Form: Dance〛Acquired!〗
〖〚Sun Breathing, Second Form: Clear Blue Sky〛Acquired!〗
〖〚Sun Breathing, Twelfth Form: Flame Dance〛Acquired!〗
A long list of skills materialized on Adam's adventurer card, the dense array dizzying to behold.
'Sun Breathing acquired, haha~'
What a windfall, indeed!
Adam quelled his inner excitement. Though his face remained composed, the corners of his mouth involuntarily curved into a satisfied smile.
Shinobu, ever observant, noticed this.
"Suoh-kun seems to be in high spirits. Is it because you learned Sun Breathing?"
"Ahem, isn't that a rhetorical question?" Adam replied with a blink, not denying it.
"It's still hard to believe — learning something just by watching it once..." Shinobu had initially doubted his claim, but his recent dance had proven his words true.
She had no choice but to believe it now.
"It's just a head start, Shinobu. No need to feel discouraged. We're comrades, aren't we?"
"Hehe, you're right, Suoh-kun. We are comrades." She smiled brightly.
After Muichiro's demonstration, his breathing remained steady, but the small wooden stick in his hand had turned to ashes.
"This is Sun Breathing." He stated calmly, surveying the group, "However, I don't recommend you learn it."
"—Why?!!!" A chorus of shouts pierced the sky. Kanao, "…"
"Through practicing Sun Breathing, I've grasped a principle: in martial arts, all paths converge." Muichiro explained, his lifeless eyes fixed on the sky, "What's powerful isn't Sun Breathing itself, but the person wielding it. Rashly adopting a breathing style ill-suited to you will only diminish your strength."
What a genius! Such profound insight!
As Yoriichi Tsugikuni once said: "Those who master their path will arrive at the same destination."
Muichiro has clearly grasped the truth in these words.
Though Sun Breathing is the original technique, it's not significantly different from its derivatives, aside from its sun-like properties.
Sun Breathing's power stems from its unique effect on Muzan and its association with Yoriichi, a legendary warrior. His mastery of it was so formidable that it forced the Strongest Demon into hiding for over a century!
However, it's crucial to understand that Yoriichi's strength came from awakening his Demon Slayer Mark and reaching the Transparent World — not merely from learning Sun Breathing. It doesn't automatically grant such power to its users.
If it did, wouldn't Tanjiro have immediately surpassed the Hashira upon learning it?
For Hashira who've mastered derivative techniques, it's vital to match their personal traits. Hastily switching breathing styles might actually weaken them, leading to stagnation.
"What do you mean we're not learning it?!" Sanemi bristled at Muichiro's indirect approach, "How are we supposed to fight Muzan Kibutsuji without Sun Breathing?!"
The Hashira fell into a contemplative silence.
Adam stepped forward, offering a solution, "Let's combine the best of both—improve your own breathing technique. The power of Sun Breathing lies in its sun-like properties. Why not incorporate these into our existing techniques?"
"Hmm... That's a sensible approach." Gyomei agreed, nodding thoughtfully.
Kyojuro's eyes sparkled with excitement as he looked at Muichiro, "I actually think I'm quite compatible with Sun Breathing. I'd like to give it a try!"
"Do as you wish. I'm merely informing you." He said, his expression indifferent as he refrained from further persuasion.
Muichiro had no intention of learning Sun Breathing himself. Instead, he aimed to incorporate its principles into his Mist Breathing, elevating his own technique to new heights.
"Um... I'd like to try as well." Mitsuri said softly, "My sword technique is similar to gymnastics and dance, akin to the Kagura dance. There might be some commonalities."
Her Love Breathing, a flame-attribute derived technique, shared similarities with Sun Breathing. Given that Sun Breathing had previously been adapted into the Kagura dance, she believed it was worth attempting.
The rest of the group declined in succession.
"Well, I'll pass!" Tengen announced, "My Sound Breathing may not be as showy as Sun Breathing, but it's the derived technique that suits me best and aligns with my ninja way. I'd rather not change."
"Unfortunately, my stamina isn't sufficient for Sun Breathing." Shinobu explained, also declining.
Ultimately, besides Kyojuro and Mitsuri, all other Hashira opted out. To Adam's surprise, even Sanemi, who had initially clamored to learn, decided against it.
It seemed they had taken his words to heart.
"Well then, let's begin the guidance training!" Adam proposed, "This training isn't just about teaching you Sun Breathing. It's also about you guiding Tanjiro and the others, while simultaneously instructing me in your breathing techniques. We'll be achieving three goals at once! How does that sound? Is this proposal agreeable?"
His words gave everyone pause.
"This is an excellent idea. We should nurture the younger generation!" Kyojuro said with a hearty laugh, "Just last night, I was lamenting to the master about the declining quality of the Demon Slayer Corps. Let's seize this opportunity to train them well!"
"I concur. I'll show them how truly flamboyant a ninja can be." Tengen declared.
"Sounds like a plan."
With that, the Hashira approved Adam's proposal.
As the day drew to a close, everyone departed, agreeing to commence training the following morning.
The Demon Slayer Corps commenced their rigorous training regimen.
This intensive program wasn't limited to Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Kanao — swordsmen of all ranks within the Corps engaged in these drills.
The training served a dual purpose: to enhance the swordsmen's individual strengths and to identify those capable of mastering Sun Breathing.
A crucial challenge remained: how to seamlessly integrate the sun-like properties of Sun Breathing into their existing techniques. This puzzle demanded thorough discussion and experimentation.
To cover all bases, the Corps devised a two-pronged approach. While some focused on incorporating Sun Breathing elements into their current styles, others sought to recruit members with the potential to learn Sun Breathing in its pure form.
As the Corps threw themselves into this ambitious undertaking, time seemed to accelerate.
A week passed in the blink of an eye.
At an open space behind the mountain at the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters, Adam and Giyu faced each other. They shouted in unison:
◈ Water Breathing, Eleventh Form ⫸ Dead Calm ◈
◈ Water Breathing, Eleventh Form ⫸ Dead Calm ◈
Massive water ripples spread from beneath their feet, two colossal waves colliding and subsiding in a rhythmic dance. This domain-type sword technique, deceptively slow yet lightning-fast, was a defensive divine skill capable of nullifying all attacks!
Yet, with both wielding the same technique, neither could gain the upper hand.
After a prolonged stalemate, Giyu broke the silence, "Takeshi, your ability to learn any sword technique at a glance is truly enviable."
"You're no slouch yourself, Giyu. Developing such a powerful technique on your own is impressive. However..." Adam replied, lowering his stance, "This next move is a technique I've crafted by blending Water Breathing with other sword styles. I'd appreciate your guidance!"
Giyu wordlessly raised his sword, adopting a defensive posture.
Adam's voice rang out:
◈ Water Breathing, Twelfth Form ⫸ Transformation of Time Rain ◈
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