Astonishing Training Speed × The Storm Arrives

You've already mastered the basics so quickly?

The cypress tree had a hole the size of a bowl split open; you could stick your head in without getting stuck. Sabito and Makomo were somewhat dazed...

Even though they had made preparations in advance and knew that once Eiichiro started learning the "Breathing Style," his talent would allow him to progress Godspeed.

But... to learn the "moves" in half a day is a bit of an exaggeration.

"He's truly a natural-born swordsman," Sabito could only console himself with this thought. "And that's not all~ Did you notice, Eiichiro's breathing has stabilized..."

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Makomo pointed to Roy's chest. The Sun-Earring Boy's breathing subtly harmonized with the cascading waterfall, rhythmic and controlled, as if he had grasped something...

"It's the Rhythm of Water." After reuniting with his disciples Sabito, Makomo, and the others, Urokodaki Sakonji knew perfectly well that they were right beside him. His deep eyes looked at Roy with satisfaction, and he sighed with a touch of regret, "It's still too late for him to learn."

Half a day to grasp its form, a day to understand its meaning...

The old man stood with his hands behind his back, a faint intuition rising within him. Perhaps it wouldn't be long before he could teach Eiichiro the method of "Total Concentration - Regular Technique." His heart was now entirely focused on the Sun-Earring Boy.

Giyu often writes to say that he is not a qualified Water Hashira. If Sabito had not saved him years ago, he would have died at Mount Fujikasane. He would not have passed the test and therefore could not inherit the name of "Water Hashira".

Although he hadn't said anything all these years, Urokodaki Sakonji knew in his heart that the child had always hoped he would find another disciple to properly train...

Now, "I wonder what he would think if he returned and saw Eiichiro?" Urokodaki Sakonji couldn't help but wonder... It seemed like a tacit understanding between master and disciple, or perhaps their longing would drive them to each other...

"A letter from Master Kagami!" The crow that had returned with the message flapped its wings and arrived at Mount Sagiri Giyu Tomioka, bringing with it a handwritten letter from Ubuyashiki Kagaya.

Urokodaki Sakonji, opened it, and then froze in shock!

Makomo peeked over and exclaimed, "Hey... Giyu Brother Giyu is coming back!"

Beside him was Sabito, whose lips were slightly upturned, and Shinsuke, Fukuda, Shimizu, and the others, who were excited and jumping for joy at the sound of the crows!

"Really? Let me see..." A gust of cold wind blew, the letter unfolded, and it fluttered among the ghosts... They then learned that Giyu Tomioka had come with the mission of testing Eiichiro's mettle!

Shinsuke grinned widely and laughed heartily, "Great news... great news... Master was just worried about how to arrange the final test for Eiichiro, and here it is!"

Fukuda, unusually agreeing with Shinsuke, circled the letter, slapped his thigh, and said, "Using 'Pillar' as Eiichiro's touchstone is most suitable... This guy has always kept a low profile, only popping up every now and then to scare people. This time, we need to test his limits, teach him a lesson, and properly curb his arrogance so he won't become arrogant and think he can look down on everyone when he comes out of seclusion, only to suffer a great loss."

"Whoosh~" The letter swayed in the wind and slowly fell into Urokodaki Sakonji's hands.

The old man folded it neatly, tucked it into his sleeve, and then looked at the Sun-Earring Boy under the waterfall... He was immersed in the world of Swordsmanship, oblivious to the world around him, focusing intently on practicing his blade. His Short Blade strikes followed the waterfall's flow with another silky "Striking Tide," gradually reaching a high level...

[Reminder: Swordsmanship +50]

[Swordsmanship: lv3 (160/10000)]

[Water Breathing: Beginner (78/100)]

As evening fell, the setting sun cast its golden rays upon the waterfall, creating a dazzling, shimmering effect...

Roy unleashed his final strike... "Water Breathing - Tenth Form - Constant Flux," connecting to a waterfall that formed a roaring Water Dragon as it plunged into the pool...

"Boom!" The pool exploded, spraying "Water Arrow"... whoosh... whoosh... whoosh..." piercing through tree after tree along the bank, leaving behind countless tiny holes!

Then, looking at the Sun-Earring Boy again, he stood beneath the waterfall, leaning on his Short Blade, on a large blue stone whose surface had been extremely smooth from the long-term erosion of the waterfall. He closed his eyes in deep thought, seemingly still savoring the moment...

"What's he thinking?" Makomo accompanied Urokodaki Sakonji to the house to cook. Shinsuke flew to Seito's side, looking at Roy suspiciously... thinking to himself, "Eiichiro seems a little unsatisfied?"

I learned all the moves in one day, what more could I ask for?

Shinsuke doesn't understand.

so...

"This is where we mediocre talents can never compare to geniuses." Sabito didn't understand, but that didn't stop him from knowing. "Eiichiro may have sensed something..."

It's a shortcoming... "Water Breathing" is far more than just these ten moves; it should have an eleventh, a twelfth, and even more...

Roy recalled Giyu Tomioka's "plate," which created a simple "Water Domain" centered on himself, transforming tangible water into intangible form to block Lower Rank Five's Blood Demon Art "Cutting Thread Cage). This resonated with Roy's calm and taciturn nature, and he seemed to understand something...

Whether it's "inspiration," "sword skills," or even "Blood Demon Art," it all ultimately comes down to the user.

What is my personality? What do I want? As my father Silva said, one must "Heart Inquiry" and then "practice" to develop the Nen Ability that best suits them... So, the question arises: how is the "sun" related to "water"?

Roy wasn't unaware of Urokodaki Sakonji's mention of "the rhythm of water." He had always known that his talent wasn't particularly outstanding in practicing "Water Breathing," but rather that he relied on his "mastery" level of "Sun Breathing" to support him.

Because of the "Sun," the five basic breathing techniques of "Wind," "Thunder," "Water," "Fire," and "Rock" were derived, which in turn led to more niche techniques such as "Snake," "Beast," "Love," and "Mist." This is also why Roy was able to quickly master the "Water Breathing - Top Ten Forms."

But that's all there is to it. To develop one's own unique "Eleventh Type" like Giyu Tomioka would require both opportunity and time...

"The sun and water..." Roy murmured, then opened his eyes to see the sunset painting the sky with crimson clouds. He let out a long breath and sheathed his sword.

"Eiichiro... Eiichiro..." A group of senior brothers and sisters, including Sabito, waved to him. Roy smiled gently, then leaped out of the water and went ashore to go home.

That night, I shared a meal of sashimi with rice and a few wild vegetables wrapped in sushi with Urokodaki Sakonji. With a belly full of thoughts, I went to bed fully clothed and soon fell into a deep sleep...

Cultivation transcends time; it passes in the blink of an eye—this is no joke.

After a long day, Roy felt the familiar sensation of falling as he woke up again...

Upon leaving the world of Demon Slayer and returning to the world of Hunter, a vast blue sea stretched before me, obscured by dark, continuous clouds...

"Boom boom boom~"

I could faintly hear thunder booming!

The vibrations were so strong they made my eardrums hurt!

What time is it now?

"Reporting to Young Master, it's six o'clock in the morning."

"Six o'clock?" If Gotoh hadn't said anything, Roy would have thought it was six o'clock in the evening.

The darkness here is unusually deep.

"It's a storm!" Kurajing clouds with a grave expression, took a breath, and said, "A storm is coming!"