Chapter 51

When he learned that Yūto had actually created his own breathing technique, Rinshiro Sakonji was clearly shocked.

He knew that not everyone was suitable for learning the "Water Breathing Technique," as it was related to each person's personality and talent.

When Yūto said that the "Water Breathing Technique" was not suitable for him and that he wanted to create his own breathing technique, Sakonji had laughed it off.

If creating a breathing technique were that easy, there wouldn't have been so few breathing techniques over the years.

Half a year later, Sakonji never expected that Yūto would actually succeed!

Although this so-called "Demon Breathing Technique" currently only had a breathing method and no other techniques.

But Sakonji knew that the most important part of a breathing technique was the breathing method. Once a new breathing method was mastered, the techniques would naturally follow.

If Sakonji was shocked by Yūto's creation of a breathing technique, then Tanjirō was slowly becoming admiring.

Because in the past half year, he had only managed to train his physical abilities to a level that satisfied Sakonji, while Yūto had created a breathing technique in the same amount of time.

After successfully creating his own breathing technique, Yūto also bid farewell to Sakonji and Tanjirō.

He had learned what he needed to know, and now that he had even mastered the so-called "breathing technique," there was no reason for Yūto to stay.

The time he had spent wandering, plus the half year it took to create the "Demon Breathing Technique," left him with little time.

Although the system did not specify the consequences of failing the mission, Yūto was afraid that if he failed, he would be stuck in this world forever.

So he had to speed up his progress in the remaining time.

About a year had already passed since the system gave him two years, and Yūto had only killed fifty-six demons, which was still far from the required one hundred.

Moreover, the "Twelve Kizuki" were a problem, as these high-level beings were not only very powerful but also scattered across the vast world, and encountering them was purely a matter of luck.

Yūto felt that aimlessly wandering around the world to find rampaging demons was too inefficient.

Without a "Sun Blade," his killing efficiency was also very poor, so after receiving Sakonji's letter, Yūto got up and prepared to head to Mount Fuji.

The Demon Slayer Corps holds a recruitment exam every year, and those who pass can officially join the "Demon Slayer Corps" and receive their own Sun Blade.

Although Yūto initially did not want to join the "Demon Slayer Corps," the current situation forced him to go, as they had the equipment and information he needed.

According to Sakonji, he would explain Yūto's situation to his lord in the letter, and whether to stay or leave would be Yūto's decision.

Clearly, Yūto's talent had truly moved Sakonji, and he even wrote a letter to his lord, pleading on Yūto's behalf.

After observing the breathing technique for a month, Yūto created his own breathing technique in just half a year, and before learning the breathing technique, he already possessed the strength to become a "Pillar."

Combined with the physical abilities and regenerative powers of a demon, Sakonji could guarantee that once Yūto joined the "Demon Slayer Corps," he would instantly become one of the strongest.

After the death of the founder of the breathing technique, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, humans had always been at a disadvantage against demons.

The "Pillars" of the Demon Slayer Corps, although considered the strongest on the human side, were actually on par with the "Twelve Kizuki," and defeating Muzan Kibutsuji was almost impossible.

In fact, throughout history, the "Pillars" had never even defeated the "Six Upper Moons," let alone Muzan Kibutsuji.

The "Twelve Kizuki" are divided into the "Six Upper Moons" and the "Six Lower Moons." Although they are all part of the "Twelve Kizuki," their strength is vastly different.

The "Six Lower Moons" have been constantly replaced over the past hundred years, but the "Six Upper Moons" have remained unchanged for 113 years.

Even the weakest of the "Six Upper Moons," the Sixth Upper Moon, has killed seven "Pillars"!

This shows how powerless humans are against demons.

If Yoriichi Tsugikuni had not killed Muzan Kibutsuji once, causing him to spend many years recovering, there would probably be no "Demon Slayer Corps" today.

But now, Yoriichi Tsugikuni has been dead for many years, and the only being Muzan Kibutsuji feared is gone, so the demons have become more active in recent years.

A being like Yoriichi Tsugikuni is a once-in-a-century occurrence, seemingly born to wield a sword.

Sakonji had always believed that there would never be another such being in the future.

But then Yūto appeared.

Although he did not possess the same level of strength as Yoriichi Tsugikuni did at the time,

Sakonji saw the same outstanding swordsmanship talent and terrifying insight in him.

Even though Yūto might not be a pure human, Sakonji believed that it would be a mistake to miss such an opportunity because of his identity.

No one knows how strong Muzan Kibutsuji is, as everyone who faced him, except Yoriichi Tsugikuni, died.

Against such a demon king, humans are undoubtedly weak, both in physical ability and regenerative power.

The current nine "Pillars" are more excellent than their predecessors, but defeating Muzan Kibutsuji is still too difficult.

However, Sakonji saw hope in Yūto to defeat the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji, so he even used his years of reputation to write a letter recommending Yūto to join the Demon Slayer Corps.

No one knows what the future holds, but Sakonji believed that sacrificing a little of his pride to gain a powerful demon-slaying swordsman for the Demon Slayer Corps was a fair trade.

Even if Yūto did not stay in the Demon Slayer Corps in the end, at least he would not become an enemy of humans.

Sakonji, having lived for many years, believed he had a good eye for people.