"Watch closely." Sakonji Urokodaki leaped forward, swinging the sword in his hand. His body flipped through the air as he went: "Water Breathing, Second Form: Water Wheel!"
Haku nodded lightly as he swung his wooden sword along with him. "Second Form: Water Wheel!"
Though one followed the other, their movements were almost identical. Even the wind-whistling sounds of their blades cutting through the air were remarkably similar.
"Don't stop!"
Shouting as he went, Sakonji Urokodaki began the next form.
His body moved at high speed like flowing water, leaving afterimages as he traced out sword arcs like rippling waves.
Without a doubt,
this was Water Breathing's Third Form: Flowing Dance, a technique that combined offense and defense.
Haku followed close behind, his figure darting nimbly as sword arcs flashed like shuttles. His speed and skill were every bit as good as Sakonji Urokodaki's.
They continued with one teaching and the other learning, and in just one day, Haku mastered all eleven forms of Water Breathing.
Evening.
Sakonji Urokodaki sheathed his sword. Breathing lightly, he nodded with satisfaction. "Haku, you were born to join the Demon Slayer Corps! You may one day achieve as much as that legendary swordsman!"
Haku asked curiously, "The legend?"
Sakonji Urokodaki explained, "The legendary swordsman who created the Breathing Techniques and gave us the means to fight demons! There are many stories about him. I'll tell you more when we have time. For now, your task is to train hard in Water Breathing and master Total Concentration. Then I'll recommend you to become the new Water Hashira and attend the new Pillars Meeting!"
The Ubuyashiki Clan, which had led the Demon Slayer Corps, had been wiped out decades ago.
In its place, an organization known as the Pillars Meeting had taken charge of the new Demon