Wisps of lingering white steam drifted from the iron pot, carrying the faint fragrance of potato soup.
Hirako flicked his hat as if trying to shake off the lingering scent of food. He looked at Asano Kiyoshi with a smile on his face.
"Little Kiyoshi, your situation is different from ours, so I can't guarantee that the way I teach you will fully suit your current condition. At the same time, you need to understand that drawing out the Hollow spiritual pressure within your body is an extremely dangerous thing. One careless mistake, and you might lose your life."
After saying that, Hirako looked at Asano Kiyoshi. No expression could be seen on the face mostly hidden beneath his hat.
Faced with Hirako's question, Asano Kiyoshi merely nodded calmly before saying, "Mm, I understand. Everything inevitably comes with a price. I made up my mind long ago."
Hearing this, Hirako fell silent for a moment before dropping onto the sofa and speaking to Asano Kiyoshi.
"Well~ it's not quite that terrifying, but I still need to warn you about the risks. So, let's first talk about how to call upon that Hollow power inside you."
At this point, Hirako paused slightly, then turned to Ushoda beside him.
"Little Ushoda~ I'll leave it to you~ Reinforce the barriers around us. Hmm, about five layers should be enough."
Ushoda nodded. A serious look appeared on his honest face as he slightly crossed his hands. Reishi rose up, and in an instant, four layers of barriers sprang up, directly enveloping the entire house.
Asano Kiyoshi, who had been watching Ushoda the whole time, was slightly shocked by this move.
This ability to cast multiple spells simultaneously in an instant seemed to surpass even Uncle Hachigen Ushōda. Although he could do it too, he