One Piece: Starting with Breathing Techniques

Kilo focused his mind, and a line of small text gradually appeared below the "Deduction" section.

[Deduction: Evolve a skill you have already mastered, inheriting the original skill's characteristics]

[Note: The new skill after deduction will inherit part of the proficiency of the original skill]

Kilo was startled, looked at his skill bar, and fell into deep thought.

His most powerful skill is undoubtedly his markings, but the side effects of the markings are too great, and his current physique simply cannot withstand them; the white hair on his head is a good example of this.

The thought of this gave Kiro a headache. In order to escape from Aokiji, he had no choice but to activate his mark, which drained most of his body's life force.

It seems we need to keep an eye out for ways to replenish his vitality.

Looking away from the [stripes], Kiro stared at the dense array of breathing patterns, somewhat conflicted.

Since the new skills derived from the deduction will inherit some of the original proficiency, then the fully proficient [Sun Breathing] and the mastered [Wind Breathing] and [Thunder Breathing] should be given priority.

The other skills are mostly at a minor or proficient level, and the proficiency level after deduction will probably be pitifully low.

This was clearly not within Kilo's consideration, as he was eager to convert his points into existing combat power.

Kiro frowned as his gaze swept back and forth between the Breath of the Sun, the Breath of the Wind, and the Breath of Thunder.

Theoretically speaking, the only perfect mastery of [Sun Breathing] is undoubtedly the first choice. However, Sun Breathing contains power close to that of the sun, which puts a huge burden on the user and requires a high level of physical strength.

In Demon Slayer, a large part of the reason this breathing technique was lost was that most users could not withstand the burden and found it difficult to master, eventually leading to its gradual disappearance.

Fortunately, the Kamado family passed down the Hinokami Kagura from generation to generation, which gave Kiro the opportunity to learn the Breath of the Sun.

In the current situation, the Sun Breathing technique, which requires a high level of physical strength, is clearly unsuitable.

However, the drawbacks of the [Breathing of Thunder] are also obvious. This breathing technique emphasizes extreme speed and instantaneous explosive power.

In the world of One Piece, where everyone is incredibly resilient, this breathing technique is difficult to apply in all situations.

That leaves only...

Kiro looked at the [Breathing of the Wind] technique. This breathing method suited his fighting style well. Most of his sword moves were offensive, but he also had defensive moves.

Most importantly, the Breath of the Wind has lower physical requirements than other breathing techniques, making it the most suitable for the current situation.

The familiar, cold, mechanical sound rang out.

[Should we deduce "Wind Breathing"?]

This simulation requires 50 points.

Thinking that this was the best option at the moment, Kiro had a sudden thought.

[Confirmed, points being deducted]

[Current points remaining: 17]

[Driving simulation in progress...]

[Deduction complete. New skill learned: Breath of the Gale]

【Breath of the Gale (Proficient)】

[Description: Derived from the Wind Breathing Technique in the Demon Slayer world, its power is greatly enhanced compared to the original breathing technique, and it can release a materialized hurricane when performing sword techniques, with a maximum range of 15 meters.]

[Special Effects: Extreme Speed ​​(Passive, Unlocked), Riding the Wind (Passive, Not Unlocked), Nether Wind Domain (Active, Not Unlocked)]

[Upgrade required: 100 points]

The moment the simulation ended, Kiro clutched his head and groaned.

Memories of countless sword practice sessions flooded his mind, as if he had spent countless days and nights without rest, food, or drink, devoting himself entirely to comprehending and developing the Breath of the Wind. Combining all his martial arts experience, he spent decades finally deducing a martial art called the Breath of the Gale.

At the same time, a surge of warmth suddenly arose in my chest, flowing through my body via my meridians and continuously repairing muscle damage.

Two or three minutes later, Kilo slowly rubbed his head and recovered.

"Hiss... Is deducing martial arts techniques this dangerous? I almost fainted again!"

A moment later, sensing the new move he had just learned, a smile appeared on Kiro's face.

The sword techniques in "Breath of the Gale" retain their original names, but their power is vastly different.

And, most importantly...

Kilo flipped his right hand, and a bluish-green hurricane appeared in his palm.

With a thought, the hurricane broke free of itself, drifted out of the window, and after drifting for about ten meters, it crashed into the wall and disappeared with a bang.

On the other hand, fine, crisscrossing marks appeared on the wall.

Kiro was dumbfounded. He knew that when he mastered the Breath of Wind, he could only barely summon a physical hurricane around him, and it would dissipate immediately once he left the area.

Even with the combined use of sword techniques, it's impossible to extend more than ten meters, let alone at the current distance.

In actual combat, the hurricane's outward release can also be combined with Kilo's own actions, making it extremely practical!

As he learned the Breath of Gale, a warm current cleansed his injuries from the inside out. Although he was not fully recovered, he was almost completely healed and at least it did not affect his normal combat.

Furthermore, the Breath of Gale has inherited the original proficiency level, which is now [Proficient], and has unlocked a new special effect called [Speed].

Special effects are only available to powerful skills. Although Kiro has a large number of skills, only the Mark and Sun Breathing skills have special effects, and they also require a high level of proficiency.

At least he hasn't unlocked it yet.

The points he currently has are clearly not enough for upgrading or deduction, so Kilo plans to save up points first, as there will definitely be many places where he will need to use points later.

He turned off the panel, slowly opened his eyes, and a sharp glint flashed in them.

Standing up, he felt as if his whole body had been reborn, light and free, which must be the effect of the [Extreme Speed] special effect.

After a closer look, Kiro discovered that the [Extreme Speed] effect could increase his speed by about 30%, including movement speed and attack speed.

This improvement is exaggerated. You have to know that in actual combat, even a 10% increase in speed is a huge improvement, let alone 30%!

If even the initial [Speed] is this powerful, Kilo is looking forward to the [Wind Rider] and [Nether Wind Domain], which haven't been unlocked yet, wondering how powerful they will be.

Kilo walked a few steps to the window, squinted, and looked out at the scenery as the sunlight streamed into the room.

I am currently in a small hotel, and looking into the distance, I can see the azure sea shimmering in the sunlight.

The original work mentions that the last time young Robin appeared was on a passenger ship on a remote island in the northeast, after which she disappeared without a trace.

They've probably hidden themselves on this small island right now.

It was early morning, and the sun was just rising in the east.

Looking into the distance, the morning mist shrouds the bustling town, and the busy streets are full of life.

As his gaze moved downwards, he saw that many shops had already set up stalls on the street. Kilo looked to his right, and his gaze suddenly froze.

He saw a familiar girl patiently waiting at a breakfast stall not far away.

With a slight smile playing on his lips, Kiro, in a cheerful mood, picked up the longsword that had been carefully wiped clean from beside the bed, darted out the window, and landed on the street, eliciting a few gasps of surprise.

Quietly approaching Robin's side, Kiro suddenly appeared, startling Robin who was waiting for breakfast.

"Wait, Kiro! Your injuries are serious; you can't walk on the ground so soon!"

Before he finished speaking, Kiro did not refute him, but instead showed his right arm, which was still covered in wounds yesterday.

The arm that was originally covered in wounds is now completely healed, with no trace of injury visible.

"Didn't I tell you? I also possess great abilities; this injury is nothing to me!"

Kiro took the bread from the breakfast stall owner and sat down with Robin to eat.

Despite Kiro's words, Robin was clearly still somewhat worried.

Kiro was her only friend; they were the only two left alive in all of Ohara, and she didn't want to lose him.

As the morning sun rose higher into the sky, the streets around him gradually became lively. Kiro looked at Robin, who was watching him with concern, and suddenly felt a pang of emotion.

If asked to name his favorite character from One Piece, he would have many choices.

Generous Nami and Hancock, innocent Vivi, and Yamato, Reiju, Kalifa...

But if you ask him which character he feels most sorry for, the only choice is Robin.

The little girl in front of me is only eight years old, yet she has to struggle to survive in a world full of malice while being wanted and having a bounty placed on her head.

Moreover, too many and too heavy things have happened during this period: his hometown was destroyed, his mother, whom he had just reunited with, died in the blink of an eye, and his new giant friend was also in grave danger while protecting him.

And he himself is wanted for the archaeological knowledge he cherishes, destined to live in the shadows for the rest of his life.

If Luffy hadn't brought her onto the ship, Robin would probably have ended her life in agony.

Watching Robin eat her bread in small bites, Kiro secretly made up his mind.

Now that I'm here, I won't let this girl fall into that tragic fate.

After finishing his bread in a few bites, he began to plan for the future.

The power in the One Piece world is far greater than that in the Demon Slayer world.

But this disparity secretly excited Kilo.

With the panel in place, he believed he would gradually grow into a top powerhouse in this world.

Becoming stronger is only a matter of time for him.