After a long while, their lips parted.
Teiichi gently put his arm around Kanae and said, "Guess what Giyuu Giyu today!"
Upon hearing this Kanae frowned and pondered for a moment, then looked at Teiichi:
Could you give me a hint?
Teiichi, "A hint... is something that will make you happy!"
"Something that makes me happy?"
Kanae was even more confused after hearing this.
He lowered his head and thought for a while, but still couldn't figure it out.
"I don't know, the things that make me happy don't seem to have anything to do with him, do they?"
Teiichi chuckled softly, looking at Kanae, and slowly said:
He encountered a ghost that doesn't eat people!
Upon hearing this, Kanae's eyes suddenly lit up.
"Really?"
Teiichi nodded slightly, "Of course it's true!"
Upon receiving confirmation once again, Kanae's heart couldn't help but flutter with excitement.
"Where did he meet him? Is that ghost still there? Does he know why that ghost doesn't eat people? That ghost is..."
"Alright, alright..." Teiichi soothed, "They're a brother and sister. The sister is a demon, and the brother is currently training under the former Water Hashira Urokodaki. He'll become a member of the Demon Slayer Corps someday, and then you'll be able to see him!"
Upon hearing this, Kanae calmed down considerably, though she was still somewhat agitated.
After all, it was something I had been pursuing for a long time, something I had given up hope of achieving, when suddenly I was told that it might be possible.
Kanae asked, "May I go take a look?"
Upon hearing this, Teiichi moment and nodded.
"You can go check it out when you have time, but don't let anyone else know about it! Otherwise, given the hatred that ordinary members of the Demon Slayer Corps have for demons..."
Kanae nodded, her beautiful eyes sparkling.
"Okay, don't worry, I won't tell anyone else!"
Several days passed in the blink of an eye.
These days, Teiichi mainly focuses on teaching Aoi Kanzaki, Muichiro, and Kanao.
Of course, the main purpose was to teach Muichiro.
The sword techniques of the Wind Breathing have been taught to Muichiro in the past few days.
Like Breathing Style, Muichiro the sword forms after watching them only once.
Of course, there are still some awkward and flawed parts.
But that's already very strong.
After teaching him the sword techniques, Muichiro spent most of his time practicing on his own.
Until this day.
After completing a day of training, Muichiro came to Teiichi's side.
"Master, I always feel a little short of breath when I breathe. Is this normal?"
Teiichi asked, "Where is it not going smoothly?"
Muichiro pointed to several parts of his body.
"Every time I inhale or exhale, when the air reaches these specific points, I always feel a bit..."
Muichiro lowered his head and pondered how to describe that feeling.
"It's like water mixed with mud; it feels a bit heavy and sluggish."
After speaking, he looked up at Teiichi.
Is this normal?
Teiichi's eyes flickered.
I thought it would take some more time, but I didn't expect you to realize the incompatibility between your Wind Breathing so quickly...
Teiichi, "This is not normal. Do you know why there are five basic Breathing Style Breathing Style and various other branches?"
Muichiro shook his head.
Teiichi explained, "This is because everyone's constitution is different, and therefore, the Breathing Style that suit them are also different. When you learn and use different Breathing Style, the situation you described will occur."
"Does that mean I need to change my Breathing Style?" Muichiro's eyes revealed a hint of doubt.
Teiichi slowly shook his head. "No, the Wind Breathing is the most suitable Breathing Style for you!"
You are different from ordinary people; you are a genius!
What you need to do now is create a Breathing Style that best suits you!
"Create your own... Breathing Style?"
A look of confusion appeared in Muichiro's eyes.
For someone who has only had a few days of formal education...
This question is a bit too difficult.
Teiichi nodded. "Yes, you don't need to think about how to create Breathing Style, how to inhale, or how to exhale."
All you need to do is do what you're most relaxed and comfortable with!
"The most relaxing... the most comfortable thing?" Muichiro repeated softly.
"Hmm, what do you usually do in your free time? Or what do you like to do?" Teiichi asked.
Muichiro slowly raised his head and his hand.
Teiichi's gaze followed the direction Muichiro was pointing, and at the end of his eyes was a magnificent and colorful sunset.
"I'll lie on the ground and watch the clouds drift by, especially at sunset!" Muichiro said, pointing to the evening glow on the horizon.
cloud...
Sunset...
Mist Breathing...
"Okay, then starting tomorrow, you can stop the Breathing Style and sword stance training and instead watch the clouds."
Also, you should observe the sunrise and sunset every morning before sunrise and every evening before sunset!
"Is it enough to just watch?" Muichiro asked.
Teiichi looked at Muichiro and said, "You can now maintain your Breathing Style for quite a while. While watching, you should also set aside a small part of your consciousness to use and feel the Breathing Style."
Then adjust your Breathing Style according to your subconscious feeling!
From that day on, Muichiro would spend a lot of time every day watching the clouds.
Nearly ten more days passed, and the Final Selection was fast approaching.
However, Muichiro still failed to master the Mist Breathing.
That morning, before dawn.
Teiichi slowly walked into the courtyard, where Muichiro was already standing.
"Master..."
Teiichi slightly in response.
She didn't disturb Muichiro afterward, and just stood quietly beside Muichiro.
The master and apprentice waited together for the approaching sunrise.
Soon after, the sun slowly rose.
The sky was gradually tinged with a gentle orange-yellow hue.
After admiring the sunrise for Teiichi while, Teiichi turned to look at Muichiro.
In this Transparent World, Muichiro's every breath became clear.
Teiichi thought to himself.
Yes, the current Breathing Style differs from the Wind Breathing in many ways.
but.
Overall, it still follows the same approach Wind Breathing.
Is it just one step away from victory...?
If Muichiro were given a few more days, Muichiro would be able to master the Mist Breathing on his own.
But... isn't this the kind of situation where a master helps their apprentice?
Although I can't directly explain to you how to use the Mist Breathing, I can still explain some of the theory.
What do you think clouds and mist are?
The gentle voice slightly interrupted Muichiro's thoughts, Muichiro looked to his side.
The master was admiring the sunrise in the distance.
Recalling his master's question, Muichiro lowered his head and began to think.
Teiichi continued, "In my opinion, the clouds are like life itself!"
The morning glow represents new life, the evening glow represents desolation, and the clouds during the day represent their entire life.
Yet, at all times, they are magnificent, ever-changing, and ethereal...
What you need to consider is: in your eyes, what is Xia...?
What is it?
Teiichi's words resonated in Muichiro's mind like the tolling of a bell.
So... what is Kasumi...?
Memories of clouds and mist flooded my mind at that moment...
There were clouds that looked like trees, and clouds that looked like paper airplanes...
There are dazzling sunrises and magnificent sunsets...
They... are all...
Kasumi!