In Demon Slayer With Heavenly Insight

Chapter 8 Third practice -Sparring

Ren picked up the wooden sword and said nothing.

He just minded his own business and started practicing alone next to Kanao.

While practicing with his wooden sword, he quietly observed Kanao's posture.

Ren had never held a sword before, and when he first started practising with the sword, he seemed a bit clumsy, almost like a monkey.

However, with the support of his incredible understanding, Ren followed Kanaoi's steps and made rapid progress, and soon he was able to practice with elegance.

Sure enough, practicing swordsmanship is the fastest way to become stronger in this world.

Just relying on the shadowless hand he learned earlier, Ren might not be able to kill a ghost even if he has a sword in his hand .

Since he wants to become stronger and survive better, he must possess the Nichirin Sword and breathing method as soon as possible.

In the courtyard, the breeze blew over the dancing figures of the two.

The flowers in the courtyard exude fragrance, and a few bees are diligently collecting nectar.

Kanao suddenly stopped what he was doing.

She turned around and looked at Ren quietly.

Ren raised the wooden sword in his hand, looked directly at the girl's face, and said with a smile: "Can you help me hone my sword skills?"

Kanao nodded obediently.

But he hesitated after seeing the wooden knife in Ren's hand.

Her white fingers took out a coin from nowhere, threw it into the air, and then pressed it on the back of her hand.

After seeing the image of the coin facing up, the girl felt confident.

Return to the room and buy a wooden sword.

"It seems that Kanao is still very gentle. I really thought you were going to chop me with a real knife just now!"

It was obvious that Ren was joking, but Kanao was obviously stunned for a moment.

Because she did have this thought just now.

The atmosphere was suddenly enlivened by Ren.

Kanzaki Aoi and three little ones walked to the side of the courtyard and looked at them quietly.

The three little girls couldn't help holding their little heads in their hands, and couldn't help being moved by Ren's actions.

"Brother Ren is really gentle."

"Yes, Sister Kanao is not good at words. Brother Ren must have known this to do this."

"But can Brother Ren still play with a sword? Sister Kanao is very powerful. What should I do if I get injured?"

Although she knew that Ren was very powerful, she couldn't help but feel worried when she saw that he was going to challenge the girls in Kanao.

Kanzaki Aoi also frowned: "It would be great if I could be as brave as Ren."

In the courtyard, the wooden swords of boys and girls stand opposite each other.

"My name is Ren. I will be making trouble in the Butterfly House for a while. Please give me your advice."

After saying that, Ren took half a step back.

Waiting for Kanao's attack.

Since he does not know swordsmanship, he must observe the opponent's swordsmanship to learn and counterattack immediately.

Just now, Ren had been observing Kanao's movements during the sword dance, and quickly learned how to use the wooden sword in his hand.

But practice and actual combat are two different things, so Ren had to wait for Kanao to take action first.

This way he can react immediately.

But after waiting for a long time, Kano Made no move.

It seems that the two people have the same idea.

"Don't worry about me, I'm fine with that, you attack first." Ren lowered his sword blade and looked at her and said.

A trace of doubt flashed in Kanao's eyes.

Although she is introverted, she is very confident in her swordsmanship.

Among the young swordsmen in the same batch as her, no one except Muichiro can beat her with her own skills!

This is not blindness, but she really have the strength.

But Ren doesn't seem to know this?

what to do? Should I launch an attack?

Although confused, Kanao didn't want to think too much.

After thinking for a while, without saying anything, kanao just swung the wooden knife and slashed at him!

"So fast!"

The wooden blade instantly struck in front of Ren.

After seeing Kanao's movements, the sound of breaking through the air slowly sounded.

Even though it was just a waving wooden knife, the sharpness still made Ren's panel feel a tingling sensation.

However, Ren's reaction speed has long since improved, and he can still keep up with Kanao's movements.

[You observed Kanao Tsyuri's body movements, felt something in your heart, and learned the footwork through practice]

[You watched Kanao's sword-drawing movements, felt something in your heart, and learned sword proficiency through practice]

At first, it was very difficult for Ren to receive Kanao's attack.

But with the frame-by-frame analysis of Chanel's movements, Chanel's course of action was once again revealed by herself.

"Left first."

Ren's steps were elegant, and he dodged Kanao's chops very calmly.

"right."

While Ren was dodging, Kanao's blade turned from vertical to horizontal, and actually cut directly towards Ren's waist!

The previous moves were just Kanao's feints!

But Ren had already seen through everything, and Kanao's actions had been seen through.

Ren memorized the opponent's offensive process according to the formula.

Now he just needs to let his body move step by step on the established track.

Ren dodged again.

"Finally the top!"

After Ren finished speaking, Kanao on the opposite side jumped up high.

This is how the sword technique of falling from the sky was born.

The speed was so fast that the onlookers Kanzaki Aoi and the three little girls couldn't even see it.

But Ren saw it and moved a step to the side in advance.

As if he knew that Kanao would attack from above.

So this move still didn't hit Ren!

Kanzaki Aoi and the little girls widened their eyes.

Kanzaki Aoi: "This guy's talent is really terrifying!"

The three little ones also cheered for them from the sidelines

"Come on, sister Kanao! Come on, brother Ren!"

Kanao stopped.

Looking at Ren with doubtful eyes.

She could see clearly that Ren's movements seemed very jerky at first.

But after two moves with him, his swordsmanship level became more and more proficient, and in just a few minutes it rose to almost the same level as her!

Kanao blinked and took out her coin again at this moment.

Throw, flip over.

This action seemed very abrupt, but Ren waited for her quietly.

The coin landed on the back of Chanel's hand, and she quietly glanced at the pattern on it.

The next moment, the girl felt confident.

She put the coins into her pocket like a baby protecting it's toy, and then held the wooden sword tightly with both hands.

An extremely dangerous power emanated from Kanao's body.

Ren narrowed his eyes: "Is it the breathing method?"

The next moment, Kanao moved!

She changed her previous attack method, and the swing speed of the wooden sword in her hand doubled again!

The whole person jumped up high.

"Flower Breathing -Fifth Form: Peonies of Futility(Hana no Kokyo-Go no kata: Ada no Shakuyaku )"

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[ Flower Breathing -Fifth Form: Peonies of Futility

In this The user unleashes a flurry of nine consecutive attacks that flow and weave in on themselves]

This is the sword skill of breathing method!

Seeing this, the three little girls beside them couldn't help but said:

"No, Sister Kanao used sword skills!"

"Yeah! I covered my eyes, it was so scary!"

"Sister Aoii, go and bring brother Ren back!"

Kanzaki Aoi held her breath and concentrated, her eyes filled with anxiety.

How could Kanao use sword skills?

This scene greatly exceeded everyone's expectations. They looked at Ren in the field and wished they could pull him down immediately!

But the sword skills are so fast, they are simply too late!

The girl's figure is flying in the air, the white feathers are like pure wings, and she looks like a smart elf.

During the dance, nine sounds of breaking through the air sounded one after another.

In an instant, Kanaoused nine consecutive strikes, and the trajectory of the knife was as beautiful as a blooming peony flower!

Ren's eyes widened, not daring to miss a single moment.

He wants to analyze every move of Kanao!

[You have observed Kanao's sword skills! Shocked in my heart, I perfectly reproduced the sword technique through deduction in your mind -Flower Breathing -Fifth Form: Peonies of Futility]

Ren clearly felt that his body seemed to have a natural muscle memory.

The next moment, he moved!

Weird auspicious cloud patterns appeared on Ren's neck like tadpoles.

He was ready to go, and actually assumed the exact same posture as Kanao just now!

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You-Know

Flower Breathing ( Hana no kokyū) is a Breathing Style derived from Water Breathing.

Flower Breathing is a Breathing Style that mimics both perennial flowers and fruit blossoms and replicates them with the user's movements, techniques, and abilities. Most, if not all, known techniques and forms are a combination of graceful attacks that focus on agility. This Breathing Style also enhances and utilizes one's vision, albeit at the possible cost of their eyesight. Users of Flower Breathing also visualize themselves seemingly creating and manipulating flowers and petals when unleashing its techniques.

It is unclear whether Flower Breathing was created during the dawn of the Breathing Styles or later. The only certainty about its creation is that it predated the Taisho Era (and likely the Meiji as well). The only known fact about its creator is that they planted a cherry blossom tree in what would become the Butterfly Mansion's garden.

Flower Breathing and Mist Breathing are the only two branching Breathing Styles besides the five main Breathing Styles that are not the personal creations of any of the Taisho Era Hashira.

Flower Breathing originally has at least 7 techniques, of which 5 were demonstrated including the Final Form.