Japanese Terrorist: What? I'll fight Hellstar!

In Amamiya Rin's memory, there are some Japanese horror movies where, if death has a trigger mechanism, someone else can trigger a higher priority mechanism to act as a scapegoat and delay one's own death.

For example, the cases in "The Ring" and "Shirai" are similar.

Given that, wouldn't it be a waste not to make use of a group of undead with wicked personalities as companions?

However, Amamiya Rin's offer was not very attractive to Kawakami Tomie.

In fact, some Kawakami Tomie are already looking for other Kawakami Tomies, intending to bring them into the [Tomie Network] to reduce their own chances of being selected.

If their chances of being selected have decreased, why would they bother making things difficult?

(If you ask me, you deserve it!)

(That's right, who told you to meddle?)

(He asked for it; even if he dies, he can't blame us.)

(Rest assured, we will always remember you. Although you are gone, you will live forever in our hearts.)

(I'll help you find a good burial plot.)

(If you die, stay in hell quietly and don't come out.)

(Roar! He can't go to hell. In his mind, if he dies at Kayako's hands, even his soul can't escape.)

……

Kawakami Tomie habitually started to mock Amamiya Rin.

[Fujiang Network] It was as festive as the New Year. These women were certain that Amamiya Rin wouldn't live much longer and had already begun preparing for his funeral.

(How could I have known that Terumi Fujino would be this unlucky?)

Amamiya Rin sighed with a wry smile.

If he had known that Fujino Terumi was connected to Ju-on, he probably wouldn't have helped her back then.

After all, the successful should help others, while the unsuccessful should focus on their own well-being; and one should do good deeds within one's means.

(Fine, if you're unwilling, I won't force you.)

Amamiya Rin made a gesture of backing down and did not force Kawakami Tomie.

(Yay!)

(At least he has some gentlemanly manners.)

(After you die, we will have time to offer incense for you.)

Tomie and her ilk became smug because of Amamiya Rin's concession, and their sharp cheers echoed through the neural network, almost as if they were about to throw a party to celebrate.

Just as the clamor of this group of Tomie reached its peak, Amamiya Rin had entered a deep meditation, observing Tomie No. 25, whom he had just abandoned, along with the thought of the [Tomie Network].

Tomie Kawakami had already left the dojo and was now sitting in the back of a taxi, leisurely watching the night view flash by outside the window, her fingers casually twirling a strand of black hair.

Suddenly, an irresistible force simultaneously entered Tomie Kawakami's mind.

That repulsive sense of tranquility enveloped her mind and body, and her spirit involuntarily sublimated, dissecting her inner self and existence.

Tomie Kawakami froze, her fingers, which were curling her hair, stopped.

"I knew you wouldn't practice your swordplay honestly."

She murmured to herself, her face unsurprisingly calm.

"However, before running away, you managed to trick people into giving you a copy of the Yagyu Shinkage-ryu military strategy book and read it once. That shows you had some effort."

After Amamiya Rin withdrew from her consciousness, Kawakami Tomie gave up on continuing her training. She tricked Sato Shihan into giving her a copy of the Yagyu Shinkage-ryu military strategy book, read it quickly, and left. Now she's on a bus that's already in the city.

However, now that their thoughts were aligned, Amamiya Rin was too lazy to verbally reprimand Kawakami Tomie. She had the driver take her to Kawakami Tomie's upscale apartment, got out of the car, returned to her residence, closed the door, and began her new training.

"Did you know that there are limits to breathing techniques? But neither the Six Mysteries Breathing Method nor the Yagyu Shinkage-ryu breathing method has reached those limits. Why is that?"

Amamiya Rin sat cross-legged on the bed, asking and answering her own questions.

"Because, no matter what kind of breathing method you use, once you exceed a certain limit, it will harm your body. For example, the Valsalva maneuver involves taking a deep breath and then holding your breath and forcefully exhaling to increase chest pressure, but excessive force can lead to cardiovascular and cerebrovascular risks and retinopathy. Hyperventilation can expel a large amount of carbon dioxide from the body and delay the onset of respiratory muscle fatigue, but it can easily cause dizziness, numbness in the hands and feet, or even fainting."

At this point, Tomie Kawakami's lips curled up slightly, as if she were smiling.

"But your body is different, Tomie. You have unlimited regenerative abilities, which allows us to try some radical things."

Amamiya Rin closed her eyes and began to regulate her breathing.

Initially, it was simply the Six Wonders Breathing Method.

Inhale deeply and slowly, like a stream flowing into a deep pool; exhale slowly and gently, like morning mist quietly dissipating.

Tomie's chest rose and fell steadily as her body gradually relaxed. This breathing method was gentle and continuous, causing no discomfort to the body.

Then, he switched to the breathing rhythm of the new Yin flow.

Inhale sharply and forcefully, like concentrating before drawing a sword; exhale rapidly and explosively, simulating the gathering of energy at the moment of a strike.

The diaphragm suddenly contracts, and the air in the lungs is quickly squeezed out, bringing a feeling of tightness and concentrated power.

"Now, let's try combining them."

Amamiya Rin carefully began the fusion process.

When inhaling, first take in air with the deep and long rhythm of the Six Mysteries Gate, and when the breath is almost full, switch to the power-gathering inhalation of the Yagyu style.

When exhaling, first use the rapid burst of Yagyu-ryu to start, then transition to the long and lingering finish of Rokumyō-mon.

The two breathing methods are constantly alternated.

Gradually, what started as a mere rhythmic dynamism, with the chest and diaphragm seemingly dancing off-beat, intensified after several cycles.

Tomie felt a distinct throbbing pain in her lungs, as if she was forcibly forced to inhale air but was unable to effectively exchange it.

The oxygen seems to have been inhaled, but it remains trapped in the alveoli and fails to blend smoothly into the bloodstream.

A slight dizziness and anxiety surged into my brain, my vision began to darken at the edges, and a faint buzzing sound rang in my ears.

Amamiya Rin, however, was completely unconcerned about this strange feeling.

"Faster."

He quickened his breathing rate, deliberately creating a slight hyperventilation.

Inhalation became greedy and rapid, the chest expanded unnaturally, and an unbearable soreness arose in the ribs.

Exhalation became more forceful, with the air rushing out of the throat accompanied by a hoarse, rattling sound.

The carbon dioxide concentration in her blood changed rapidly, and Tomie's fingertips began to go numb and tremble slightly uncontrollably. Her lips also lost some of their color, turning a faint bluish-purple.

"continue."

Amamiya Rin remained unmoved, maintaining this rapidly changing breathing pattern.

A moment later, flashing lights began to appear at the edge of Tomie's vision, and a buzzing sound filled her ears.

This is a sign of cerebral vasoconstriction and insufficient oxygen supply.

"Not enough."

Amamiya Rin further adjusted her breathing pattern and tried different methods.

Soon after, the pressure inside Tomie's chest cavity increased sharply, her cheeks flushed an unnatural red, her jugular veins bulged slightly, and her eyeballs felt swollen and painful, as if they were about to burst out of their sockets at any moment.