Demon Slayer: Strength Gained with Every Swing of the Sword

As the sun rose over the mountains, the darkness faded, and the sounds of insects and birds began to stir.

"No matter how many times it happens, watching the sunrise in this era is always breathtaking..."

The sun rose from behind the distant mountains, its warm light shining on every patch of land and every person who had survived the trials.

"Ha~"

Feng Yu closed his eyes, feeling a breath completely different from the Water Breathing technique flowing through him.

But soon, his breath was interrupted.

"I've gained a little insight... but it's not enough. The Water Breathing inside me is becoming a hindrance. The transition between the two is too difficult, and the Light Breathing conflicts with the Water Breathing..."

"No wonder, when watching anime in my past life, the Pillars always said that a person can't simultaneously master two Breathing techniques. It's not that it's impossible, but there's a barrier between the two. If you don't break this barrier, it will actually cause harm to the body…"

Feng Yu touched the fox mask on his forehead, lost in thought.

"Welcome back!"

The siblings of the Ubuyashik family greeted.

"Congratulations, everyone. It's a relief you're all fine."

"Now, what's next?"

One of the trial participants asked.

"First, we'll distribute team uniforms, measure your sizes, and mark your ranks. There are ten ranks: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, and J."

"Right now, you are all at the lowest rank, the I-rank."

Feng Yu watched them recite their lines with the same tone, feeling a bit sarcastic.

He thought, How do these two manage to keep a straight face, standing still without blinking for so long?

"Today, you will select the steel for your swords, but forging them will take ten to fifteen days."

"Before that, I have an announcement."

"Due to some individuals exhibiting exceptional strength, there are a few who did not qualify to pass the trials."

At this, their gazes turned to Feng Yu.

Feng Yu, sensing the attention, waved his hand, signaling his innocence. I just wanted to practice swinging my sword a few more times, I didn't intend to save anyone.

"The following names are those who failed the trial: Shigou Ichirou, Nagashima Miyoko..."

The list continued for ten names in total.

The crowd of unsuccessful participants erupted in protest.

"What's the meaning of this? We passed the seven-day survival trial! Why aren't we allowed to pass? We won't accept this!"

A group of people voiced their objections boldly.

"Everyone, this is for your own good. You don't have the strength to pass the trial. Even if we let you through this time, future missions are full of danger, and you would still fall to the demons in the end."

The Ubuyashik siblings spoke calmly.

After hearing this, most of the group fell silent. After all, their experiences over the last seven days had terrified them.

Even the weakest demon was too much for them to fight. They had watched their comrades get killed and devoured by demons.

If it weren't for a man saving them, they wouldn't even be standing here…

Realizing this, the group fell quiet.

After some inner turmoil, they left the square.

However, some refused to accept it, believing they had the strength to survive.

As for the Ubuyashik siblings, they didn't pay any attention to them, leaving them to stew in their frustration.

The few people who were ignored by the siblings were about to approach and take action, but Feng Yu stepped forward and kicked them all out of the way.

"Get lost, a bunch of useless fools. I should've let the demons eat you first and then killed them. If I had, you wouldn't be here dirtying my eyes now."

Feng Yu spoke indifferently.

The people who were kicked away looked at him in fear.

They knew Feng Yu was a ruthless individual—he had single-handedly taken on over ten demons without a scratch. They didn't dare to retaliate and left quietly.

The Ubuyashik siblings exchanged a meaningful glance before clapping their hands.

The sky filled with the caw of crows.

At that moment, a crow landed on the shoulder of each person who had passed the trial.

Feng Yu watched as a crow perched on his shoulder, and the crow stared back at him.

"From now on, a crow will accompany each of you."

The Ubuyashik siblings spoke.

"Well, that's fine. After the trial tasks are complete, I'll try to form a contract with the crow, then let Xiao Bai and Xiao Hei learn Beast Breathing techniques…"

Feng Yu casually gave the crow he had just met the name "Xiao Hei," already planning its future life.

"The crows are mainly used for communication."

The individuals who had received their crows began to inspect them, occasionally teasing them or petting their feathers.

"Now, please select a piece of steel for your swords, and remember to protect your weapon from demons. The forging material is up to you."

The group gathered in front of various types of steel.

"This... How should we choose? I have no idea…"

"Yeah, I've never seen this before…"

…

Each person was filled with doubt, not knowing how to select the right steel.

Feng Yu, however, didn't say much. He simply walked up and chose a piece of steel that appealed to him.

Seeing him select his material, the others followed suit and made their choices. Soon, everyone had picked their steel for the forging of their swords.

"Now that everyone has selected their steel, your swords will be delivered to you in ten to fifteen days."

…

With that, the trial came to a close. Feng Yu's system was still upgrading, but the notification for completing the mission had already sounded.

"System upgrades are such a hassle. I wonder how long this will take to finish. The mission is completed, but I can't claim the reward yet. I was planning to let Xiao Bai learn Beast Breathing after returning..."

"I'll just have to wait..."

With that, Feng Yu, fully dressed, began his journey back to Sagiri Mountain.

Demon Slayer Headquarters

A crow arrived in front of Kagaya Ubuyashiki, delivering the results of the trial.

"I see. Sixteen survived, but only six truly passed. How excellent... My children have grown again. I wonder what kind of swordsmen they'll become..."

Kagaya Ubuyashiki smiled as he petted the crow, his white eyes gazing far into the distance.

"I wonder, compared to when Tanjiro returned covered in wounds, isn't the difference between us a bit too big?"

Feng Yu rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

"I wonder how Tanjiro is doing now..."

"I can't wait to see the look on Master Urokodaki's face when he sees me now..."

"That feeling is going to be amazing..."

As the sunset sank beneath the horizon, Feng Yu walked slowly toward Sagiri Mountain, unaware that his breath was already beginning to change.

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