"I'll see if I can create my own Breathing Style."
Shinobu Kocho recently felt that the Flower Breathing wasn't quite right for her. Although the Flower Breathing Flower Breathing very powerful, and her older sister had become a Pillar using it, she was different from her sister.
Her strength was too weak; she couldn't even decapitate the demon in one go. She could only use a specially made Nichirin Blade to inject Wisteria Poison into the demon's body to kill it.
However, Flower Breathing wasn't quite suited to her fighting style, so she thought about whether she could develop a new Breathing Style that focused more on speed and Breathing Style.
"A self-created Breathing Style..."
Teiichi repeated Shinobu Kocho's words once more.
Although he already knew from the original work that Shinobu Kocho used Insect Breathing, a technique unique to her, Teiichi still couldn't help but marvel at the girl's talent as he looked at her, a year younger than himself.
"Yes, a self-created Breathing Style."
Shinobu Kocho answered affirmatively, and then she explained her thoughts and concerns to Teiichi.
"My fighting style is different from that of the average team member, so I wanted to create a Breathing Style that better suits my fighting style."
Oh, I see!
Teiichi to show her understanding; in the original work, Shinobu Kocho was indeed troubled by this.
Shinobu Kocho looked at Teiichi, who had a calm reaction, and asked in confusion.
Aren't you curious about how my fighting style differs from that of ordinary team members?
Teiichi suddenly realized that his answer might have confused Shinobu Kocho, because he knew about Shinobu Kocho situation, but in her eyes, he should know nothing. He smiled awkwardly and then asked:
"Uh... what's the difference?"
"My strength is too weak to cut off the demon's head. I can only use a specially made Nichirin Blade to inject Wisteria Poison into the demon's body to kill it."
Therefore, I want to create a Breathing Style that emphasizes speed and thrusting to complement my combat style.
Oh, I see!
Teiichi a sudden realization, then fell silent for a moment, seemingly pondering how to respond to Shinobu Kocho's question.
"Well then, Kato- kun..."
Sunlight shone on Shinobu Kocho's face, adding a touch of gentleness and determination to her features. She looked at Teiichi and asked earnestly:
Do you think I'm a weakling because I can't cut off the demon's head?
Seeing Shinobu Kocho's serious expression, Teiichi's heart tightened.
Oh no, why didn't anyone teach how to answer this question in the original work!
After pondering for a while, Teiichi turned his head to look at Kanon.
" Kanon, could you please bring me a gourd? It doesn't need to be big, a small one will do."
"OK."
Hearing Teiichi call her to get the gourd, Kanon, though somewhat puzzled, turned and went inside to get it, returning shortly after.
"If you're not going to answer my question, what are you going to do with this?"
Teiichi didn't reply. He took the gourd from Kanon's hand and handed it to Shinobu Kocho, saying:
"Blow on this gourd and pop it, but don't blow too hard, just blow a small hole in it."
Shinobu Kocho took the gourd. Although she was a little puzzled, she seemed to know that Teiichi want to say something through it, so she brought it to her lips and carefully began to blow.
With a soft "bang," the lower right corner of the gourd burst open.
Shinobu Kocho handed the gourd back to Teiichi, then urged, "Now you can tell me!"
Teiichi nodded, took the gourd, and began to speak.
"This gourd is like you now. Even though there's a small hole at the bottom, it doesn't seem like it can hold much water. But what if we change our perspective?"
As he spoke, Teiichi laid the gourd flat and then plugged the small hole in the gourd's mouth with his finger.
"Look, when we lay the gourd flat and plug this small hole, it can hold more water."
The hole in the gourd is like your weakness; you're too weak to cut the ghost's neck.
However, this weakness is not unavoidable; your current fighting style avoids this weakness.
Shinobu Kocho frowned slightly after hearing this; she seemed somewhat unwilling to accept it.
"But it still holds less water than a whole gourd!"
"Weakness is an indisputable fact, Ueya the world to completely solve this problem."
Upon hearing Teiichi's words, a hint of disappointment flashed in Shinobu Kocho's eyes. She lowered her head slightly, her long eyelashes casting faint shadows in the afterglow of the setting sun, making her expression appear even more dejected.
"But..."
"However..." Teiichi's voice broke the silence, his words seemingly carrying a glimmer of hope.
Shinobu Kocho couldn't help but raise her head, her eyes sparkling with anticipation, and asked:
"But what?"
Teiichi smiled and continued, "Although your strength is relatively weak, from watching you practice your sword techniques just now, I noticed that you also have a clear advantage in speed."
Shinobu Kocho lowered her head and thought for a while, seemingly considering whether her body had an advantage in speed.
"Perhaps there is. What, are you saying that an advantage in speed can offset a weakness in strength? I don't think so. I've done missions with other team members before. Some of the attacks from the demons, the other team members could directly swing their swords to resist, but I had to dodge them because of my weakness."
No, you have a misconception!
"Misconception? What misconception?"
"It wasn't your weakness that caused you difficulties in carrying out the mission, but rather your speed advantage that allowed you to reach a higher position. Once you've reached a higher position, you can't start saying that speed is useless just because it can no longer take you to even greater heights."
He Teiichi moment, looked at Shinobu Kocho, and said with a serious expression.
"Furthermore, you must remember that fighting demons is never about who has no weaknesses, but about who has stronger strengths. Like the Lower Rank Three I encountered this time, even though I was stronger than him and couldn't beat him in a head-on fight, he still almost killed me with his Blood Demon Art. So, you should focus more on developing your strengths."
"Comparing strengths..." Shinobu Kocho murmured to herself.
Teiichi nodded and continued:
"That's right. Your strength is weak, that's your weakness, but by changing the way you kill demons, you've already minimized the impact of this weakness. Next, what you need to do is fully utilize your speed advantage. Of course, it would be even better if you could increase your strength, but even if you can't, there's no need to force it. Because fighting demons never requires someone without weaknesses, and humans can't be without weaknesses either."
He gave an example. "Just like Breathing Style, Thunder Breathing may regret that it can't fight for long periods, Water Breathing may regret that it doesn't have any outstanding features. But these things don't prevent them from being excellent Breathing Style."
After hearing Shinobu Kocho fell into deep thought; Teiichi's words made her re-examine herself.
Looking at Shinobu Kocho, who was deep in thought with her head down, Teiichi hesitated for a moment before continuing:
"Furthermore, as a woman, you are able to wield Nichirin Blade to face demons and protect ordinary people. Just from this point alone, you have already surpassed ordinary people in terms of courage."
Upon hearing Shinobu Kocho 'Teiichi words, Shinobu couldn't help but look up and smile. This was the first time Teiichi had seen Shinobu Kocho smile in all the days he had been at the Butterfly Mansion.
" Mr. Kato, has anyone ever told you that your attempts to comfort people are clumsy?"
"Ah?"
After trying to comfort her for a while without receiving any thanks, but instead getting a poor evaluation Teiichi couldn't help but groan and turned to look at Kanon:
" Kanon, is my comforting skills really that bad?"
"Hiss hiss hiss..."
The only response to Teiichi was the snickering laughter of the two girls.
Shinobu Kocho turned and walked towards the courtyard exit. After a few steps, Shinobu Kocho turned halfway back and looked at Teiichi, saying:
" Teiichi, I'm your friend now! Just call me Ren from now on!"
The setting sun cast its rays on the girl's face, a scene of infinite beauty...