"So… so strong… I couldn't even react…", Inosuke's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, somewhat disbelieving.
He had originally thought that after training for so long since the incident at Mount Natagumo, he should be able to fight a Pillar, but the current situation clearly showed that he was utterly powerless.
"Alright, since there are no issues, let's start training now," Chiba Yo retreated from behind Inosuke and said, looking at the three people in front of him.
"Mhm!" The three nodded.
"Then let's start with basic physical fitness training."
Chiba Yo looked at the three of them, thinking about what kind of training he should put them through.
Chiba Yo had some understanding of Tanjirou and the other two, though he knew Tanjirou a bit more and Inosuke a bit less.
Zenitsu's greatest strength was speed; Chiba Yo had seen him use Thunder Breathing First Form, which relied on extreme speed, so training him specifically on that would be good.
As for Tanjirou, he was more well-rounded, with decent strength and speed, but his most outstanding quality was his swordsmanship, as his Hinokami Kagura was the most exquisite swordsmanship Chiba Yo had ever seen.
However, his shortcomings were also quite obvious; his physical fitness was still somewhat weak, and his Breathing Technique was not yet mastered very well. It wasn't a matter of technique, but because his lungs weren't strong enough; Chiba Yo had observed this when Tanjirou used Hinokami Kagura.
Although his Breathing Technique was almost identical to his own Sun Breathing, due to this issue, the power Tanjirou unleashed was greatly reduced, and it was extremely strenuous to perform. He couldn't even use Hinokami Kagura too many times; if he were injured or exhausted in battle, he might not even be able to perform the entire set of sword techniques.
Regarding this, Chiba Yo had also given him advice: to continuously maintain Total Concentration Breathing, Constant to gradually strengthen his lungs. However, since they were going to train now, it naturally couldn't be just that; Chiba Yo planned to train him in both Breathing Technique and stamina.
Of course, Breathing Technique was fundamental for Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen, and Chiba Yo would also have the other two undergo this training.
Chiba Yo didn't know much about Inosuke, but under Transparent World, Chiba Yo found that Inosuke's body was relatively robust, and his ligaments appeared somewhat softer than an ordinary person's. This would lead to slightly weaker bone stability, but at the same time, the range of motion of his organs would be slightly larger than normal.
In other words, he had the ability to make his organs deviate from their original positions, which could be considered a very powerful ability in life-or-death combat.
However, achieving this required strong body control, so Chiba Yo planned to train him in both body control and strength.
After clearing his thoughts, Chiba Yo first looked at Inosuke, pointing at the large rock tied up on the training ground, and said to him, "Inosuke, first carry this rock and do two hundred squats to warm up."
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Upon hearing Chiba Yo's words, Tanjirou and the other two were stunned.
Carrying such a large rock and doing squats! And two hundred of them! And this is just for warm-up!!! Is Yo trying to train us to death?
Zenitsu's mouth hung open in shock, and he immediately began to worry intensely about his own training.
Didn't he say he would start with the minimum standard! How could he immediately assign training that was humanly impossible… No, he must be retaliating against Inosuke, right?
Zenitsu turned to look at Inosuke, recalling the scene where Inosuke had mispronounced Chiba Yo's name earlier.
That's right! Yo must be retaliating against Inosuke for always mispronouncing his name by giving him impossible training! My relationship with Yo is so good; he'll definitely give me appropriate training.
I didn't expect Yo to be so vengeful and cunning!
The more Zenitsu thought about it, the more he felt he was right, then he smiled and winked at Chiba Yo, hoping he would arrange suitable training for him.
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Chiba Yo was a bit puzzled when Zenitsu suddenly winked at him.
Although he didn't know what he meant, he should respond first.
Thinking this, Chiba Yo smiled and nodded at Zenitsu.
It really is like that!
Seeing Chiba Yo's response, Zenitsu confirmed his thoughts and looked at Inosuke with sympathy.
Oh, you idiotic boar head, I didn't expect you'd have a day like this. Enjoy it, hahahahaha!
"Hehehehehehe…"
Zenitsu lowered his head, covering his mouth, and laughed gloatingly, leaving Tanjirou beside him somewhat confused.
"Yo, isn't this training volume too much?" Tanjirou asked Chiba Yo.
"Huh? Is it?" Chiba Yo asked back, somewhat puzzled. In his opinion, this was indeed the minimum standard for this training. If he were doing it, it would be five hundred to start.
"But I set the training volume according to the lowest standard, and I thought Inosuke should be able to complete it easily. Was I wrong?" Chiba Yo said, somewhat troubled.
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"This training volume is clearly just for warming up."
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"If Inosuke really can't finish it, then just do as much as he can," Chiba Yo said, somewhat helplessly.
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A large puff of gas shot out from the nostrils of the boar head mask. Inosuke, who had originally started to retreat, was instantly enraged and roared loudly at Chiba Yo: "What did you say! Bastard! I can definitely handle this little bit of training! I can easily do two hundred for you right now! If you talk nonsense again, believe it or not, I'll kick your ** to pieces!"
"Ah—!!!"
After roaring at Chiba Yo, Inosuke immediately rushed to the large rock and then lifted it with force.
"Watch me finish it for you right now!"
Saying that, Inosuke began doing squats while holding the rock.
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Tanjirou looked at Inosuke with admiration, Zenitsu looked at Inosuke as if he were an idiot, and Chiba Yo was a little self-conscious from Inosuke's cursing.
However, he didn't pay too much attention to it. Seeing that Inosuke had already started training, he turned to Zenitsu and said, "Zenitsu…"
"Mhm mhm mhm! What's my training, Yo?" Zenitsu responded repeatedly, asking Chiba Yo expectantly.
"You need to train your speed. Start by running thirty laps around the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters," Chiba Yo told Zenitsu.
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Zenitsu's expression froze on his face. He felt like he had misheard, and with a smile, he asked Chiba Yo again, "Run thirty laps… around the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters?"
"Yes, and you need to maintain Total Concentration Breathing, Constant the entire time you're running," Chiba Yo nodded and said to Zenitsu.
Then he thought for a moment and added, "Try to maintain your fastest speed the entire time."