Demon Slayer: Tanjiro becomes a ghost, Nezuko becomes a pillar!

Chapter 74 Breathing Techniques Are Incompatible

In the moonlit courtyard, two figures collided and clashed repeatedly, causing Zenitsu, who had been engrossed in his notebook, to look up.

Seeing Inosuke's fierce attack, Zenitsu was puzzled and looked at Nezuko beside him.

"Niedouzi Jiang, are they really okay fighting like this?"

Upon hearing this, Mi Douzi frowned, shook his head, and wrote a few words in his notebook.

I don't know either, but my brother shouldn't be hurt!

Looking at the words written by Nezuko, Zenitsu shook his head, then turned his gaze to Tanjiro and the others, and slowly said.

"No, I mean, Inosuke might get hurt!"

Hearing Zenitsu's words, Nezuko cast a questioning look at her.

Zenitsu calmly watched the fight and pointed at Inosuke, saying...

"Although we don't know the boar's exact origins, its attacks are basically driven by instinct and the ferocity of a wild beast. Tanjiro, on the other hand, is a demon, and while his attacks don't have obvious techniques, they all possess a certain sense of coordination!"

When Mizuko heard Zenitsu's explanation, she looked over again and understood what Zenitsu meant.

That is, Inosuke was only relying on instinct to compete with Tanjiro.

His older brother, however, was completely different; his demon body gave Tanjiro a tremendous advantage.

However, soon, Mizuko looked at Zenitsu with curiosity. She never expected that someone who would scream in fear at the sight of a ghost and was on the verge of fainting could have such keen eyesight.

Mizuko thought about it and realized that when she first met Zenitsu, she found that Zenitsu seemed to know a lot about the Demon Slayer Corps.

Thinking about the changes in her own breathing, Mizuko decided to ask Zenitsu.

Soon, as Zenitsu watched Tanjiro and the others' final battle, he saw the question written by Nezuko.

"Breathing stopped?"

When Zenitsu saw the question written by Nezuko, he was initially surprised, but when he looked up at Nezuko's expectant gaze, he felt as if his heart had been warmed by the sun.

So cute!! This little bean is just too adorable!

However, upon seeing the puzzled look in Nezuko's eyes, Zenitsu suppressed his infatuated expression and put on a serious face as he spoke.

"I heard about this from my grandfather. Generally, there are only two possibilities for breathing arrest. The first is prolonged fighting, which can lead to exhaustion and overworking the heart and lungs. The second is that the breathing technique is incompatible!"

"Incompatible?"

When Mizuko heard Zenitsu's explanation, she was surprised for a moment, and then she ruled out the first possibility in her mind.

Because of these battles, she was not exhausted at all; on the contrary, she still had a lot of strength left.

The second possibility, however, would be fatal for her.

If I hadn't told my brother from the beginning that I wasn't suited to be a swordsman, then it would have been fine.

This is because it establishes the ability to fully master the use of water breathing.

The current mismatch presents her with a huge problem.

She had also heard from Master Urokodaki that breathing techniques were not suitable for all users.

However, the breathing technique of water breathing is the easiest to practice and master among all breathing techniques.

If this easiest breathing method doesn't suit me, then other breathing methods will be even more impossible for me to master.

In an instant, Midouzi's expression darkened, and her mood plummeted.

Zenitsu, seeing that Nezuko was feeling down, seemed to understand Nezuko's confusion about breathing techniques.

"Is the fermented soybean paste incompatible with the breathing technique?"

When Mizuko heard Zenitsu's words, she nodded somewhat forlornly.

"If Mizuko is affected by this, there's absolutely nothing to worry about!"

Zenitsu smiled and said to Nezuko.

"what?"

Nezuko looked surprised, not understanding what Zenitsu meant.

"In my opinion, Mizuko could absolutely create her own breathing technique based on her talent!"

Zenitsu explained with a smile.

"A breathing technique that is...personalized?"

Nezuko was clearly shocked by Zenitsu's words. Just as she was about to ask him something more, the battle in the courtyard came to an end.

Nezuko and Zenitsu's attention was also drawn to it.

Tanjiro and Inosuke simultaneously created distance between themselves, with Inosuke already panting heavily.

Tanjiro, on the other hand, remained completely at ease and spoke to Inosuke.

"That's enough, Inosuke, you're really strong!"

Inosuke still couldn't hear Tanjiro's voice. He tilted his head and listened carefully, but still couldn't hear it.

"What did you say? I can't hear you, but now I'm getting serious!"

Tanjiro smiled wryly upon hearing this, but after seeing Inosuke get into position, he also sensed something was amiss.

"Beast Breathing - First Fang - Piercing Skin and Flesh!"

Inosuke let out a low growl, slammed his feet into the ground, and thrust his Nichirin Blade at Tanjiro's body.

This attack surprised Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Tanjiro, who were all present.

"Beast Breathing?"

Nezuko and Zenitsu were both hearing about this breathing technique for the first time, and they both looked at Inosuke, who was charging straight at Tanjiro, with surprise.

Tanjiro, who faced the attack head-on, felt its ferocity.

It was an attack like a wild beast tearing through its prey—primitive and savage.

Tanjiro immediately bent over to dodge the attack that was aimed at his vital points.

The two nicked blades grazed Tanjiro's chest and nose.

Seeing that his attack had missed, Inosuke immediately adjusted his breathing and changed his posture.

"Beast Breathing - Second Fang - Disembowelment!"

Tanjiro was startled when he saw Inosuke suddenly change his posture, gripping his Nichirin Blade with both hands and about to slash at his body.

"elder brother!"

Nezuko also sensed the attack and immediately cried out in alarm at the danger Tanjiro was in. She then immediately got up to prepare to stop him.

Zenitsu was also surprised that the boy wearing the boar head mask reacted so quickly, and couldn't help but feel a little worried for Tanjiro.

Although he knew Tanjiro was a demon and wouldn't die, he was still afraid that the wild boar might be reckless and cut off Tanjiro's head.

Zenitsu also began to gather his strength at this moment, preparing to use Thunder Breathing to knock Inosuke away.

But as soon as I exerted force, I felt a sharp pain in my calf muscles.

He immediately covered his calf and looked up anxiously at Tanjiro.

"Hahaha, red hair and a wide forehead, I win!"

Inosuke smiled smugly and immediately slammed his Nichirin Blade down on Tanjiro.

But to Nezuko and Zenitsu's surprise, Tanjiro immediately put his hands on the ground, pressed his back against the ground, raised his legs, and used his back as support to kick hard at Inosuke.