Demon Slayer: I am a Demon.

"No wonder, no wonder the secret scroll records that those who practice 'Sun Breathing' are the main force in fighting demons. No wonder this 'breathing' even has a slight burning sensation. I even feel that if this 'breathing' reaches a certain level, it can kill demons even without the Nichirin Blade."

If it's 'Sun Breathing', there's a real possibility of being targeted by demons.

As he spoke, Urokodaki Sakonji also became excited: "If there were more swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps who practiced 'Sun Breathing,' it would undoubtedly be much easier to fight against demons."

After a while, Urokodaki Sakonji finally came back to his senses from his excitement. Seeing that Su Mu was still staring at him, he awkwardly sat back down and said, "So, you came here not only because you thought this place was safer, but also because you wanted to learn how to hunt demons and then hunt down that demon that was watching you?"

"You could say that."

Su Mu nodded.

Upon hearing this, Urokodaki Sakonji thought for a moment and said, "I can teach you how to hunt demons and can also help you with your 'breathing' training. However, I need to report your information. I think your information is very important. Perhaps our lord has something even more crucial about 'Sun Breathing'. What do you think?"

As he spoke, Urokodaki Sakonji was also carefully observing Su Mu. His nose could detect a lot of lies on this person, but he did not detect any danger.

In fact, Urokodaki Sakonji also had some doubts about this person's motives, but after thinking about it, he gave up the idea of ​​investigating further.

Everyone has their own secrets, and even if you try to find out more, the other person may not tell you.

"No problem."

Su Mu agreed without hesitation.

Urokodaki Sakon nodded, then looked at the two of them, and after a slight hesitation, said, "Actually, hunting demons doesn't necessarily mean facing them directly. In fact, some methods are far more effective than simply killing a few demons."

"Oh?"

"For example, becoming a 'hermit' to help the swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, or going to the 'Butterfly Mansion' to heal and rehabilitate injured swordsmen, or becoming a swordsmith in the forging department to forge powerful weapons for swordsmen, or becoming a 'breeder' to cultivate a constant stream of fresh blood for the Demon Slayer Corps."

As he spoke, Urokodaki Sakonji looked at Su Mu and said, "I think that if you can pass on the 'Breathing of the Sun' and train more 'Breathing of the Sun' swordsmen, it will be ten times, a hundred times, more effective than killing one or two demons."

"What do you think?"

Chapter 125 The Destination of the Soul (2/4 (Combined))

A courtyard surrounded by wisteria trees

A petite girl with a youthful face, dressed in a white kimono, hurried past carrying a lantern.

The girl's hair was an extremely rare white, appearing like frost in the faint moonlight.

After walking through the courtyard and arriving at the gate, there stood another girl who looked exactly the same, with identical appearance and demeanor.

"Father has already gone to sleep. Is there any urgent news?"

The girl standing at the door asked in a low voice.

"It was a message from the retired Urokodaki-senpai. There was no indication that it needed to be sent urgently, but my father once said that if it was news about the 'Pillars,' we should tell him immediately."

"But Father has already gone to rest."

The girl standing at the door seemed somewhat reluctant.

"Send the information over."

A gentle voice came from inside the house.

The white-haired girl standing at the door sighed softly and walked into the house with the white-haired girl who came in.

"Cough cough..."

A violent coughing fit rang out, and a tall, slender man struggled to his feet, draping a garment over his shoulders.

"Hina, who sent this message?"

The man raised his head, revealing a terrifying face in the flickering candlelight. From the bridge of his nose upwards, almost the entire face was covered in purple, the skin as wrinkled as old tree bark, while the lower half of his face was perfectly normal.

"It's a message from Senior Urokodaki."

Ubuyashiki Hina and her younger sister, Hangna, rushed forward to help their father, their eyes filled with worry as they looked at him, who was breathing heavily.

My father's health is getting worse and worse. Has he started relying on divination again? I wonder how much key information about the future he will be able to foresee this time.

However, due to the actions of the traitor Muzan Kibutsuji, the Ubuyashiki clan has been severely cursed. Children born into this family are all weak and sickly, with short lifespans, especially the males. Even those who survive through the bloodline of a priest generally don't live past thirty. Now, my father is very close to thirty, and he's still consulting the oracle…

The man took the letter, and Hina immediately held up the candle and leaned forward to look at the words on it. Ubuyashiki Kagaya, the head of the household, showed amazement in his eyes.

"The inheritor of the Breath of the Sun".

As the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya Ubuyashiki is naturally familiar with the "Sun Breathing," the "original breathing technique." Once upon a time, swordsmen who practiced the "Sun Breathing" were the main force against demons. At that time, they could even deal with the Upper Moons of the Twelve Demon Moons. But now, when facing the Upper Moons of the Twelve Demon Moons, almost all of them have been defeated and, without exception, have been devoured by demons, even the "Pillars."

"The successor to Yoriichi Tsugikuni's will."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki watched, muttering to himself.

That was the most powerful swordsman in the history of the Demon Slayer Corps, a swordsman even Muzan Kibutsuji feared.

"If we can inherit the 'Sun Breathing' technique from the Demon Slayer Corps, we will have more resources to rely on when fighting demons in the future."

Ubuyashiki Kōya whispered.

"What does Father mean?"

"Hinako, who is next to me, asked in a low voice."

"Special treatment: even without participating in the swordsman exam, you can directly become a Demon Slayer Corps swordsman. As for the rest, it depends on Urokodaki-senpai's decision..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki whispered instructions to the people around him.

"Yes, Father, I'll take care of it right away."

The younger sister, Hang Nai, immediately bowed and silently withdrew.

Chuyi stepped forward and helped her father continue resting, asking with concern, "Father, did you do another divination?"

"Ah."

"How is the father? Is there any key information?"

"The future is chaotic, a blur..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki sighed softly, and after saying only a few words, he couldn't help but start coughing violently, indicating that his health was getting worse.

………………

The birds, still resting, flapped their wings and flew into the air, chirping in dissatisfaction, because of the sudden appearance of early-rising humans.

The still-shrouded mist of Mount Sagiri was broken by the sound of shouts and exercises.

Wearing simple clothes, Urokodaki Sakonji walked to the window and looked outside. The newly moved-in family had already started making a fuss. The man named Su Mu had gotten up and was almost shirtless. He was moving trees and driving stakes into the ground to build a more suitable dwelling for humans.

Watching the man carrying the heavy tree trunk with incredible speed, Urokodaki Sakonji marveled at the youth of these people.

Then, we see Tanjiro sparring with another girl named Kanao in an open space, wielding an axe.

Tanjiro, a boy, was no match for the girl. Kanao easily dodged almost every attack, while Kanao's attacks always landed easily on Tanjiro, leaving him in a sorry state each time.

"This girl's eyes, her perception of battle qi, her speed, her agility are all very strong! Even her strength is not bad."

Urokodaki Sakonji only observed for a short while before he couldn't help but marvel.

However, Urokodaki Sakonji immediately turned his gaze to Tanjiro. Although he was always the loser and was beaten badly, the boy never got discouraged. Instead, he became more courageous with each setback and seemed to be stronger each time.

Moreover, one can sense that with each battle, this person is summarizing their experience, and each time, they seem to make progress.

This made Urokodaki Sakonji think of his disciple Sabito. In fact, he saw Sabito's shadow in this boy—the same sunny and enthusiastic personality, and the same kind of 'qi' about him.

Although Kanao currently holds the advantage, Urokodaki Sakonji believes that it won't be long before Tanjiro catches up.

Not only what was in front of him, but Urokodaki Sakonji also saw the children who had already started doing their own things, and he also saw the smoke gradually rising from the chimney. Clearly, the lady of the house was also busy.

It's a lively, warm, and energetic family.

This is Urokodaki Sakonji's assessment of the newly moved-in family.

"Da da da……"

A series of somewhat disordered footsteps sounded, and it was Makomo, wearing a mask and carrying a sword, who walked to the spacious courtyard in front of the door. The girl first glanced at the newly moved-in family who were already up, and then began to practice diligently as well.

Urokodaki Sakon noticed that Makomo seemed somewhat annoyed, probably because she felt that she didn't get up as early as this family.

In fact, he didn't expect this family to get up so early. The adults were fine, but even the very young children were already very sensible.

…………

As the fog in the mountains began to dissipate, Su Mu led Kanao and Tanjiro, who had been sparring for a while but had already rested, and then called Nezuko to come to Urokodaki Sakonji's place again.

We arrived at the door.

He saw Makomo, who had just stopped practicing her sword and was slightly out of breath, looking at him as he approached.

"Hello."

Su Mu nodded gently to the petite girl.

"Hello."

Makomo bowed politely, her medium-length black hair falling across her cheeks as she moved, but her face was obscured by a mask, making it impossible to see the girl's expression.

Su Mu smiled and said, "I'm here to see Senior Linlong."

"Your master should already be waiting for you."

"Ha, I'm still a bit late."

Su Mu sighed softly, then looked at Makomo, who was still slightly out of breath, and smiled, "Did you eat breakfast?"

"I was just about to do it in a bit."

Makomo nodded.

“That’s perfect. Madam Kui made some extra this morning. If you two don’t mind, you can come and eat with us.”

"No need to trouble yourself."

Makomo shook her head.

Su Mu didn't press the matter. He smiled at her and walked into the house, brushing past the girl.

Upon reaching the doorway, Urokodaki Sakonji was already standing there, a sword at his waist. Looking at Su Mu approaching with his entourage, he couldn't help but sigh:

"You are more diligent than many swordsmen."

Makomo, who had just walked over, blushed slightly upon hearing her master's words. She had been training later than these people in the morning, which made her very embarrassed. However, because of the mask covering her face, no one could see that Makomo's face was flushed.

"This is a precious time for progress; how can we waste it?"