Chapter 43: Chapter 42: Breathing techniques of Demon slayer
The Breathing Warriors of Winter's Haven**
The winds howled through the ancient weirwood trees, their crimson leaves standing stark against the bleak, white expanse of the northern wilderness. The heart of the Free Folk's settlement, Winter's Haven, bustled with the vitality of its people—a modern city built through Jon Snow's relentless vision. Four years had passed since its founding, , it now thrived like no other.
Jon Snow, the King of the Free Folk, stood beneath the giant weirwood tree, his black cloak swirling around him. His brooding expression masked the incredible power and knowledge he had acquired since establishing Winter's Haven. In his hands rested the fate of his people—not just survival but dominance. For years, he had focused on building infrastructure, creating order, and modernizing his city. But Jon knew well that strength lay not in walls or tools but in the warriors who wielded them.
**A Bold Proclamation**
Jon gazed at the gathered crowd, his voice rising above the murmur of thousands of Free Folk. "People of Winter's Haven! You know me as Jon Snow, but I stand before you with the will of the gods themselves. They have blessed us, seen our resilience, and granted me the power to secure our place among the living—and beyond!"
The children of the settlement, nearly 35,000 strong, stood at the forefront. Boys and girls aged between 12 and 17 looked up at him with a mixture of awe and trepidation. Beside them stood 40 young giants, their hulking forms looming over the gathering. Behind them, seasoned warriors, including Tormund Giantsbane and the other leaders Jon trusted, stood silent, their faces grim with understanding.
Jon continued, "Today, I shall lead these children to a place that none but I may enter—a land gifted by the gods themselves. There, time flows differently, and within what will feel like a single day, they shall return as warriors stronger than any the world has ever seen."
Gasps rippled through the crowd. The older members of the Free Folk, deeply superstitious and fervent in their belief in Jon's divine blessings, bowed their heads in reverence. Even the skeptical murmurs from some of the warriors were drowned out by the fervor of the masses. Jon knew this lie, however necessary, weighed on his soul. The truth was far stranger: the portal that would take the children was no divine gift but a creation of a God system bound to him—a training dimension where he could control time itself.
"I swear to you," Jon concluded, his voice resonating with authority, "these children will return not as mere men and women but as warrior in their own right, wielders of techniques bestowed upon me by powers far greater than our understanding."
With that, he raised his sword, its Valyrian steel gleaming in the pale light. Before him, the massive, glowing portal shimmered into existence—a gateway to the divine realm he spoke of. It was the entrance to his secret training dimension. The gathered crowd gasped in unison, their faith in Jon solidifying like iron forged in fire.
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**The Training Begins**
Inside the portal lay a realm unlike anything the children had imagined. The training dimension stretched endlessly, its skies a swirling canvas of light and shadow. It was as if all the elements of nature converged here—fierce storms, tranquil lakes, fiery mountains, and mist-shrouded forests. Here, Jon was the architect, and time flowed at his command.
Standing before the awe-struck children and warriors, Jon addressed them. "Welcome to the training grounds of the gods. Here, you will learn what no man or beast in the Seven Kingdoms knows. You will master techniques that transcend human limits—the breathing styles of the elements."
He began with the fundamentals, teaching the importance of breathing as the source of life, strength, and focus. "Controlled breathing can fuel the body with unmatched energy," he explained, demonstrating how deep, rhythmic breaths could make a warrior faster, stronger, and deadlier.
The children were split into groups based on their natural abilities, instincts, and affinities. Jon's clones, exact replicas of himself imbued with his knowledge, guided them individually. For the fiery and bold, there was **Flame Breathing**, modeled after the ferocity of dragon fire. For the swift and fluid, **Water Breathing** honed their movements to flow like a river. The steadfast learned **Stone Breathing**, their strikes as unyielding as mountains, while the unpredictable and sharp-minded mastered **Thunder Breathing**, mirroring the speed and violence of lightning.
Even the young giants participated, their enormous frames making them perfect for **Beast Breathing**, an animalistic technique that relied on raw strength and instinct. Some children with a talent for stealth and misdirection excelled at **Mist Breathing**, weaving through the battlefield like shadows.
Days turned to weeks, weeks to months, and Jon pushed the children to their limits. Swordplay became second nature to them as they wielded the Valyrian steel katanas Jon had forged—40,000 blades imbued with the strength of his unyielding resolve. Sparring matches filled the realm with the clash of blades and battle cries, while meditation sessions taught them discipline and control.
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**Total Concentration Breathing**
As the children advanced, Jon introduced them to the pinnacle of breathing techniques: **Total Concentration Breathing**. "This is the key," he told them, "to becoming more than human. It requires you to control your breathing at all times, even in the heat of battle or the throes of exhaustion."
To achieve this mastery, the children underwent grueling challenges. They climbed icy mountains while maintaining steady breaths, balanced on narrow ledges over raging rivers, and fought under simulated ambush conditions. Failure meant starting over, and success demanded absolute focus.
Tormund and the other warriors who had joined the training became their role models, pushing them harder with each session. Some children struggled at first, but Jon's patience never wavered. "I am building warriors," he would remind himself.
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**Masters Emerge**
Five years passed in the training dimension, though only five days had elapsed in Winter's Haven. Jon surveyed his warriors, pride swelling in his chest. These were no longer children—they were legends in the making. Their breathing styles had evolved, some even developing unique forms that reflected their personalities and strengths.
One boy, a quiet and determined fighter, had refined **Water Breathing** into a graceful yet devastating art. Another, fiery and impetuous, could ignite his blade with a surge of speed and power through **Flame Breathing**. Even the giants had grown into towering forces of destruction, their **Beast Breathing** unrivaled in raw strength.
Jon named a few as **Breathing Masters**, entrusting them with the responsibility of passing down their techniques to the next generation.
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**Return to Winter's Haven**
When the portal reopened, the people of Winter's Haven gasped at the transformation. The children who had entered the divine realm were now warriors radiating power and confidence, their katanas gleaming like a thousand stars. They carried themselves with an unearthly grace, their breathing calm yet potent.
Jon addressed his people, his voice firm yet triumphant. "Behold the warriors of Winter's Haven! These are your children—now the protectors of our home. No army, no kingdom, no force of the living or the dead shall stand against them."
The crowd erupted into cheers, their faith in Jon unshakable. Parents wept with pride, and the warriors themselves stood ready, their hands resting on their blades. They knew they were destined to change the fate of Westeros.
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**A Force Like No Other**
Jon Snow now had an army unlike any the Seven Kingdoms had ever seen. Each warrior, wielding Valyrian steel katanas and breathing techniques, was capable of defeating hundreds of enemies single-handedly. But this was only the beginning. With his breathing warriors, Jon knew Winter's Haven was no longer just a haven—it was a power that would shape the future of the known world.
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