Sighing, Kurozawa didn't dwell on how Makomo addressed him.
Then, Makomo let out a soft hmph, glancing at Kurozawa sideways, looking like a little victor.
Seeing Makomo's expression, a hint of relief appeared in Kurozawa's deep eyes.
Good, she didn't grow up warped.
He remembered when Makomo first arrived. The little girl, wearing blood-stained rags with messy hair, was silent and incredibly gloomy.
Since Mount Sagiri had only Sakonji Urokodaki and Kurozawa before, and Sakonji Urokodaki was a dry and serious person – not unskilled at caring for others, but completely inept –
Kurozawa reluctantly took on the heavy responsibility of being the 'dad-mom'.
It was also because of this care that Makomo went from her initial cold indifference towards him to a familial attachment. Eventually, she escaped the desperate sorrow of her family being killed by a Demon and gradually became a cheerful girl.
...
Kurozawa never imagined that after dying from a serious illness, he would open his eyes and find himself in the Demon Slayer world.
He had coincidentally watched part of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and had some understanding of it.
This was a dangerous world where Demons appeared after dark, Man-Eating Demons existed, and these Demons were almost immortal and terrifying, with very few weaknesses.
Humans could only barely fight Demons by relying on Demon Hunter Swordsmen who cultivated special Breathing Techniques.
Breathing Technique was a very unique breathing skill with different styles and characteristics. It could enhance a person's physique, bringing them close to superhuman limits.
For instance, the Water Breathing Style here with Sakonji Urokodaki was relatively balanced in all aspects. Attack, defense, movement, etc., were all average, with no outstanding strengths but no obvious weaknesses either. However, Water Breathing users could focus on a specific direction based on their physique, temperament, and other factors.
Gentle is water, rapid is water, and violent is also water.
Average yet capable of specific development – this was the charm of Water Breathing.
Other Breathing Techniques also had their unique abilities.
As for the name Kurozawa Danryu, it was given by Sakonji Urokodaki. His name from his previous life was no longer important.
Back then, when Kurozawa opened his eyes, he found himself as an infant abandoned deep in the mountains and forests.
After a moment of stunned silence, his heart was filled with terror.
He didn't even dare to breathe loudly in the pitch-black forest.
Fortunately, Sakonji Urokodaki, who was in his prime, was on a mission nearby and found him, which allowed Kurozawa to understand his situation.
After failing to find his family or relatives nearby, Sakonji Urokodaki hesitated repeatedly and finally chose to adopt Kurozawa.
The place where Kurozawa was found was near a dark swamp. Additionally, Sakonji Urokodaki practiced Water Breathing, so he formally named him Kurozawa Danryu.
Afterward, Sakonji Urokodaki raised Kurozawa as his first direct disciple.
"Senior Disciple, I also want to master Total Concentration Breathing quickly. Can you teach me?"
"I heard Master say that you could control Total Concentration Breathing freely several years ago."
Makomo tugged at Kurozawa's sleeve and said with a grin.
Her deep blue eyes held a bright smile, and the girl's radiant appearance made the surrounding light a bit brighter.
Kurozawa thought for a moment and said, "Total Concentration Breathing... I just taught Sabito a few days ago, and he's already learned it. Where's Sabito? Why don't you go ask him? Weren't you two always together before?"
Among Sakonji Urokodaki's disciples, Kurozawa was the Senior Disciple, the oldest at 21.
Makomo was only 14, and Sabito was a year younger than her, 13, but he looked and felt as mature as a seventeen or eighteen-year-old.
Sakonji Urokodaki's disciples were usually those whose families were destroyed by Demons, and they knew the cruelty of this world.
Also, because of constant training, their bodies were strong.
Therefore, both their minds and bodies were much more mature than their peers.
Since Kurozawa was the oldest, Sabito and Makomo were raised under his care. To him, they were like his younger siblings.
Similarly, Sabito and Makomo also regarded Kurozawa as an older brother and were quite attached to him.
As for Sabito and Makomo themselves, they had a mutual closeness and affection for each other.
Kurozawa, as an outsider, saw it extremely clearly.
However, the two of them hadn't even realized it yet, and Kurozawa didn't point it out. It was better to let nature take its course.
It's just that recently, it seemed a third party had appeared between them, which should act as a catalyst.
Kurozawa rubbed his chin, finding it amusing.
Life on this mountain was boring and tedious. Watching these teenage boys and girls was a way to relieve boredom.
As soon as Sabito was brought up, Makomo's mouth immediately drooped. She pouted, then said through clenched teeth, "That guy, he's been with Junior Disciple Giyu the whole time!"
"Honestly, leaving so many junior disciples alone and only teaching Giyu."
"Giyu is such a little dummy, so slow, he can't learn anything."
"Sabito too, he's a cold, emotionless rock. I asked him to practice Sword Forms with me, and he just refused!"
...
Unlike the silent and calm Makomo in the original work, because of Kurozawa's companionship, Makomo's personality had become much brighter and livelier.
Kurozawa pulled out a white rice ball dotted with black sesame seeds from somewhere, quietly eating it while watching Makomo's little face, full of indignation, as she began to complain incessantly about all of Sabito's shortcomings.
He ate one sesame rice ball, then magically pulled out another to continue eating.
The rice ball should have been bland, but judging by how Kurozawa was eating it, he was clearly savoring it.
"Senior Disciple!"
Realizing Kurozawa was laughing at her, Makomo glared at him and spoke indignantly.
Kurozawa had just taken out another rice ball and said, "I haven't eaten anything yet, I'm just a little hungry."
Snatching the rice ball from Kurozawa's hand, Makomo bit into it angrily.
In no time, Makomo had eaten it all.
"Never mind them, quickly teach me Total Concentration Breathing. I can do it occasionally, but it's too hard to maintain Total Concentration anytime, anywhere."
Breathing Technique, as the core method for humans, is also divided into several stages.
Total Concentration Breathing is already in the third stage.
Before that, there were two ordinary stages: Beginner Breathing Style and Stable Breathing Style.
Total Concentration Breathing, on the other hand, is an extremely powerful burst technique.
Kurozawa composed himself and said, "This can't be taught, because achieving Total Concentration is actually very simple, yet very difficult."
Makomo tilted her head and asked doubtfully, "Simple yet very difficult?"
Narrowing his eyes slightly at the bright orange-red fireball in the sky, Kurozawa said softly, "Calmness and rationality, these two points are the core key to Total Concentration Breathing."
"As long as you can maintain calmness and rationality at all times, you can use Total Concentration whenever you want."
Calmness and rationality... Simply put, it means don't lose your head.
It sounds simple, but it's not easy to actually do, especially for beginners. Not to mention the immense pressure and terror of life-and-death situations, even friendly sparring matches between acquaintances can cause a loss of calmness and rationality due to nervousness.
"Next, I will attack you."
"Don't be afraid, don't be impulsive. Constantly remind yourself to stay rational."
Before his words finished, he raised his hand, and Kurozawa closed in.
Immense pressure instantly enveloped Makomo.
"Huh? I don't want to fight you, Senior Disciple."
"If you want to learn Total Concentration, you must be able to withstand pressure without losing your composure. Fight well!" Kurozawa reprimanded, his strong arm carrying a whistling wind directly towards Makomo's fair and slender neck.
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