Ever since the concept of the "Transparent World" had come up, Haruto had been pondering how to enter that world of enlightenment.
Star Breathing already possessed exceptional perception. But according to his understanding of the Transparent World, he no longer needed to "release" his senses outward as he usually did. Instead, he needed to concentrate and draw them inward, making the creature before him turn transparent for an instant as he entered a slowed-down world of heightened perception.
It sounded abstract, and putting it into practice left him even more at a loss.
After stubbornly trying for a week, Haruto could only set aside the idea of mastering the Transparent World in one go. He decided to first strengthen his body and refine his Breathing Style further.
Ever since Tanjiro and Genya had returned to Mount Sagiri, Urokodaki had become much busier, too.
More than once, while heading out on patrol, Haruto had spotted him sneaking up the mountain to restore, over and over again, the traps used to train the young swordsmen.
Along with the good news Cang Kong brought of Kyojuro slaying Lower Rank Two, Perowolf, and becoming a Pillar, two familiar figures, one big and one small, appeared on Mount Sagiri.
Haruto heard wind chimes and turned around, surprise spreading across his face. "Mr. Haganezuka? And... Kotetsu?"
The two figures, one big and one small, raised their heads, revealing the Hyottoko Masks beneath their conical hats.
"Haruto!" Kotetsu waved hard and darted away from Hotaru Haganezuka as though fleeing for his life. "Mr. Haganezuka is so weird! I spent the whole trip trying to persuade him to take the wind chimes off his hat.
"Everyone kept giving him strange looks, but he actually seemed proud of it..."
"You little brat! Wind chimes are beautiful!" Hotaru Haganezuka angrily