Chapitre 28: Chapter 29 - Gaining new Teacher
"Ryuu-san, it is impolite to remain standing."
"Ah apologize, I am not fond of kneeling to strangers beside my parents and ancestors. I hope you understand, Ubayashiki-sama."
Ryuu showed his reason for lack of courtesy as he doesn't know him enough to earn his respect even if he saw the anime. Shinobu somehow understood his reason but still disliked his action.
He gave a light bow in apology that was described by the children beside him. Kagaya calmly accepted his reason that made Hashira grow to dislike him. Ryuu didn't care much knowing that this is the best way for them to listen.
"If that is the case then would you tell me how you are able to stop the Hashira from moving?"
"It is an ability of mine among other things. I must apologize for doing this as you all would refuse to listen to me."
Ryuu turned his attention toward the Hashira and gave a sincere apology showing no hostility towards them. They were all confused as it was obvious that his human yet displayed a unique ability similar to a Blood Demon art.
"I'm showing that I'm well capable of defeating you if I wanted to and showing that those Upper Demons are extremely powerful."
He shook his head in disappointment that they are at death's doorstep if they believe that fighting a Upper Demon is as easy to defeat Lower ones.
"Well beside the Flame Hashira who could at least contend with the 3rd Upper Moon but even that would lead to your death."
The Hashira's pride was being questioned that made them infuriated because they are being underestimated. Though, it is wavering after he easily disabled their chances of winning.
Kagaya downcast his gaze already guessing it was true that if this person who is able to stop his most powerful subordinate then fighting the Muzan and his servant was near impossible.
"That is why I've offered my help. Defeating that Michael Jackson guy."
"Mich-What? I don't understand what you mean."
"Sorry, I mean Muzan Kibutsuji. He reminds me of someone with that name."
Ryuu shrugged seeing the uncanny resemblance of that guy with the smooth criminal. Kagaya confused before turning grimm hearing the name of the Demon Progenitor.
"From what you've told Koncho-san that you have the ability to see the future?"
"Not really "see" but I am able to know certain events and those futures aren't fixed unless you act accordingly."
"Is that so? Then are you sure about their abilities?"
"Yes, I bet my life on it. I will also provide my help the best I can in exchange for a few things that I need."
"What would that be?"
"It's just simple. I want to learn the Breathing form from each of the Hashira. My breathing technique lacks a form which is why I need their advice regarding creating one."
Ryuu was asking a lot from them considering Hashira only trains their successor as they are busy protecting the region they are assigned, training themselves and finding information about Demons.
"Here I offer this."
He pretends to take a bottle from his yukata that contains a strange liquid that made the Hashira ponder what it was beside Shinobu.
Ryuu unsheathed his dagger that he used to cut his arms that started to bleed. He winces in pain but his pain tolerance already increases after getting stronger.
After wounding himself, remove the cup from the bottle pouring the content in the wound that soon rapidly closes the wound as if nothing had happened. Kagaya was surprised to hear what happened.
"This is a medicine that is capable of healing minor to fatal wounds. However, it is unable to regrow limbs and other parts."
"Your offer seems to be more than enough. Even more so, you didn't even try to harm despite having the ability to do so. However, can you kindly free the Hashira?"
"Very well."
Ryuu released them and immediately knelt in front of Kagaya first, even Sanemi, who was dying to kill him, showed respect rather than his desires.
"You all heard his request and understood the situation. It is best to cooperate with one another rather than act carelessly."
"I can't accept this! He should be chained until it is confirmed! We can't be certain that he doesn have hidden intention."
Sanemi cried out giving a valid point thinking that he was trying to gain their trust before baring his fang towards them
Ryuu remained silent looking at Sanemi giving a deadpanned feeling tired at his remarks. He let Kagaya make the final decision since he was not able to convince them that easily. His expression only infuriates The Wind Hashira after being treated as if he was a child.
"I understand your point, that is why I'm letting Koncho-san observe any of his actions and act accordingly if he plans to betray us."
Kagaya calmly explained believing it was only fair and was told by his children that Ryuu was nodding after hearing his words.
"How about this, I'll only study and train those that are willing?"
Ryuu didn't need to study every breathing technique since he only had 5 years to study them and even if his intuition telling him that everything is going to be fine knew how difficult studying a Breathing Form was.
Breathing technique and Breathing form are two completely different things. The former is the basic understanding in flowing your blood to strengthen your physical strength while the latter is the martial art of using the breathing technique.
In other words, everyone in the Demon Slayer corp understands the principle of Total Concentration Breathing which is the basic yet they have different style or form that all of them use to suit their fighting technique.
Ryuu would learn from them and revise it to his own before he realized while pondering on creating his form.
'Wait? What if I make multiple Breathing forms?'
It was difficult but not impossible as Tanjiro was able to use the Sun Breathing Form and Water Breathing Form. He may be underestimating the level of skills needed to learn them but didn't care. It only excites him even more as life isn't boring anymore.
"Raise those who are interested in teaching, Ryuu-san?"
"I have to refuse, Oyakata-sama."
Giyu was first to answer indifferently at the whole ordeal, feeling neither bloodlust nor anguish to Ryuu. He didn't care what Ryuu had done since the others could handle the rest for him.
"I'm not fond of training some rant. I have been busy preparing for battle."
Obanai voiced his answer giving a hostile glare towards Ryuu but shrugged it off. Everytime the thought of killing him made him grim, confirming that as long they are not considered an enemy he would feel remorse.
"My answer is clear. I won't teach him anything or rather I'll want to tear him to pieces after what he has done!"
Sanemi screamed out that made Ryuu dog barking unable to attack him without a valid reason in front of their master. He was as annoying and brash in the anime as he is in person. Similar to a certain combustion boy.
Ironically, Ryuu has some similarities to him when viewing criminals having a deep hatred towards them but his violent nature is hidden deep within his bore gaze. Sanemi fell silent when Kagaya placed his index finger into his lips to shush him.
"I've already proposed my idea of training him."
Shinobu said looking at Ryuu who gave her a wide smile before a thumbs up. She is still trying to understand his character under the laid back and stoic gaze.
"I would like to train him. He seems to be trustworthy after showing that he could easily harm us with his ability but did not do so."
Rengoku voices his opinion showing his approval to train him in mastering the breathing technique. Ryuu knew that the reason his breathing technique was incredibly powerful is due to being the closest to the original Sun Breathing.
"...I'll do it if Oyakata-sama wills it."
Muichiro emotionlessly replied before his thoughts wandered off into the sky. Ryuu warily smiled looking at him if didn't know then he'd assume he was an Idiot.
"For a boy to help us despite our distrust then I am willing to train him."
Gyomei said while crying while Ryuu was a bit shaken knowing how intense the training would be but then recalled that his body had already surpassed human limits. He only lacks proper training and experience.
Though he's been in a fight before when he was younger, it's been too long that it would be rusty compared to how he used to brawl.
"Uhmm i-if it's alright then I'm willing to train him."
Mitsuri said that made Ryuu smile, liking her personality in the manga but sensing the glare of Obanai forgetting that he has infatuation over her. He couldn't decide to pursue her hesitant due his heart still conflicting after Justine confession.
'Wow I'm really confused huh? Or rather a big asshole.'
Ryuu to himself having the desire to both continue his selfish dream of a harem and not wanting to hurt Justine. He felt his intuition reassuring him that every step was the correct path and just needed to continue moving. He only hope that she'd accept polygamous relationship.
"This boy seems worth teaching! I'll train him to be flamboyant and show him my flamboyant skills!"
Uzui flamboyantly yelled out posing slightly to show his imposing presence as his the second tallest among the Hashira. Ryuu reminds him a lot like his older brother who always acts rather enthusiastic and lives the way he wants which ultimately leads to his demise.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
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