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[You have independently learned the Skill - Wind Breathing]
[You have completed Stage Two Mission: Learn Breathing Styles]
[Stage Three Mission has been activated: Kill at least one demon]
[You have already met the requirements for Stage Three, you may choose to end this game]
"As expected, I have to kill Muzan to get an S-rank."
Kisaragi Rin had killed Lower Moon Five, so Stage Three was already completed ahead of time, but for a higher evaluation, it was naturally impossible to leave now.
Based on the requirements of Stage Three, the grading standard for this game became clear.
If killing a regular demon was a C-rank, then killing a Low Moon was a B-rank, killing an Upper Moon was an A-rank, and an S-rank could naturally only be achieved by killing Muzan.
Looking at the specific introduction of Wind Breathing, Kisaragi Rin knew his choice was correct.
Skill - Wind Breathing - lv1
Description: One of the basic Breathing Styles derived from Sun Breathing, it can enhance attributes and unleash fierce slashes like thunder and wind, strong as a gale.
Effect: Wind Breathing has nine sword forms. One can be fully mastered at each level. Upon reaching lv10, Wind Breathing - Tenth Form will be comprehended based on one's own circumstances.
Bonus: Agility increases by 1 every two levels (maximum bonus is 15). Strength and Constitution increase by 1 every three levels (maximum bonus is 13).
The maximum bonus for Strength and Constitution attributes reaching 13 points surprised Kisaragi Rin.
Originally, seeing Sanemi Shinazugawa's Constitution and Strength, he thought he would only gain Agility from learning Wind Breathing, but he didn't expect the attribute cap of Wind Breathing to be so low.
If the benefits are maximized, Wind Breathing can provide 3 points of Strength, 3 points of Constitution, and 5 points of Agility.
Unfortunately, Kisaragi Rin had already raised his Constitution and Strength to 11 points through Golden Light Technique, inevitably losing two points of attribute gain.
Normal players would certainly not have this kind of trouble, as even if they maximized their gains, they wouldn't reach the attribute cap of Wind Breathing.
But it didn't matter. Kisaragi Rin's Golden Light Technique was exactly lv7, with a Strength and Constitution cap of 15.
After raising Strength and Constitution to 13 points through Wind Breathing, and then upgrading Golden Light Technique to lv10, he could perfectly maximize the benefits of Golden Light Technique.
Investing 150 paradise coins into it, Kisaragi Rin's Wind Breathing also reached level 3, his Constitution and Strength both reached 12 points, and his Agility finally began to increase, reaching 7 points.
His mind and body also fully acquired the first three sword forms of Wind Breathing.
They were:
First Form: Dust Whirlwind Cutter
Second Form: Claws-Purifying Wind
Third Form: Clear Storm Wind Tree
"I'm leaving, Wind Pillar bro."
Waving goodbye to the Wind Pillar, Kisaragi Rin was in a rather good mood. Even the scars on Sanemi Shinazugawa's face seemed pleasing to the eye.
"Wait a moment, you've only learned the First Form. Aren't you going to learn the remaining sword forms?"
Sanemi Shinazugawa impatiently stopped Kisaragi Rin. Since he had such good talent, why waste it? Wouldn't it be better to finish learning Wind Breathing?
Kisaragi Rin naturally didn't want to stay here. Anyway, he would upgrade Wind Breathing sooner or later, and he would naturally learn the later sword forms. Why learn them in advance here? Was his spiritual energy too low?
So, Kisaragi Rin took the wooden sword back from Sanemi Shinazugawa and casually slashed to his side.
Four green slashes, like the claws of a wild beast, instantly split the ground, plunging Sanemi Shinazugawa into an even deeper stupor.
"I've already learned the rest."
Sanemi Shinazugawa: "???"
"Did I teach him the subsequent forms?"
Sanemi Shinazugawa's worldview somewhat collapsed. It was only after a moment that he understood what Kisaragi Rin meant by 'genius'.
That was not the genius spoken of by ordinary people, but a talent no less than Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
This was the person who could truly end the Demon King!
...
As soon as Kisaragi Rin stepped out, he saw Kanroji Mitsuri across from him, pretending to have just coincidentally met him.
"Is something wrong, Ms. Kanroji?"
Hearing Kisaragi Rin's question, Kanroji Mitsuri smiled and jogged over to Kisaragi Rin.
"I thought Mr. Kisaragi Rin hadn't received his nichirin blade and Kasugai Crow yet. The village is very large, and it might waste a lot of time if you can't find them right away."
With that, she blinked her clear, large eyes, looking at Kisaragi Rin with anticipation.
Kisaragi Rin was slightly startled, then smiled brightly and said, "In that case, I'll trouble Ms. Kanroji."
Kanroji Mitsuri spun around with her hands behind her back, walking in front of Kisaragi Rin. Her cherry-pink hair bounced adorably.
"Why is Mr. Kisaragi Rin here? The Wind Pillar has quite a terrible temper..."
"Of course, it's to learn Wind Breathing."
"Eh, I was planning to introduce Mr. Kisaragi Rin to Flame Breathing."
Kisaragi Rin responded to Kanroji Mitsuri casually. Her destiny mission had already been triggered and displayed on his wristband, and it was even completed.
[Kanroji Mitsuri - Destiny Mission: Become the person she likes (Completed, can be taken out as a follower by expending paradise coins)]
It must be said, this mission was very fitting for Kanroji Mitsuri's personality.
Although he could see that Kanroji Mitsuri had a high favorability towards him, favorability doesn't solely refer to romantic love; kinship, reverence, and gratitude can all bring about that so-called favorability.
However, now, the Paradise's destiny mission had personally certified that Kanroji Mitsuri's feelings for him were 'liking'.
The village's structure was mainly distributed around the four Pillars, located in four directions.
The remaining strength of the Demon Slayer Corps was gathered here, including the Butterfly Mansion for treating the injured and the Swordsmith Village for forging nichirin blades.
The place to receive Kasugai Crows and nichirin blades was in the same direction. When Kisaragi Rin and Kanroji Mitsuri arrived here, they saw a variety of Kasugai Crows.
Even Tanjiro Kamado's "Tennoji Matsuemon" was still here.
The swordsman responsible for distributing Kasugai Crows saw Kisaragi Rin's attention on Tennoji Matsuemon and came over to explain: "Do you want this Kasugai Crow? Although it has very strict requirements for its master, it has a very kind heart."
Tennoji Matsuemon also shifted his gaze here, scrutinizing Kisaragi Rin with sharp eyes.
"No, I don't need it."
Kisaragi Rin refused decisively.
Kanroji Mitsuri tilted her head strangely: "Why? Isn't this child very cute?"
"It's indeed very cute, and its personality is also very good, it's just," Kisaragi Rin glanced at its name tag, which was much longer than the surrounding Kasugai Crows, and helplessly complained: "Its name is a bit too long."
Tennoji Matsuemon. It would take two seconds just to call out its name.
"That's true. My Kasugai Crow is called 'Rei', only one character."
Kanroji Mitsuri pondered the Kasugai Crows she had seen. It seemed that among this group of Kasugai Crows, she hadn't seen many with long names.
Tennoji Matsuemon felt as if he had been struck by a heavy blow, once again experiencing the malice brought by his name.
"This is the name I chose myself! Do you have a problem with it?!"
Tennoji Matsuemon shouted in shame and anger, then flew up and pounced on Kanroji Mitsuri's head, as she seemed easier to bully than Kisaragi Rin.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Tennoji."
Kanroji Mitsuri's face rounded a bit from fright, and she hugged her head, dodging around.
"Call me by my full name, Tennoji Matsuemon!"
The Kasugai Crow pecked with even more vigor.
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