northernbook Chapter 297 is such a pity.
Chapter 297 is such a pity.
When Ikuko found Tanjiro, he was helping Nezuko cook for the team members during training.
Originally, the task of cooking was assigned to the Kanae and Kanao sisters, but Nezuko, hoping to help after arriving, entrusted the cooking to her.
Of course, the Kanae sisters would help out in the kitchen most of the time.
Just keep Nezuko busy when they're too busy to do anything else.
According to reliable rumors, after the meal, the swordsmen all said that the food was more to their liking and tastier than before, praising Kanae-sama's cooking skills as even more amazing.
To everyone's surprise, the training of Lady Hanahana became much more rigorous during those two days. Many people thought it would be easier, but they ended up suffering even more than when they trained with Lady Shinazugawa.
It wasn't until later, when they saw Nezuko bustling around in the kitchen, that everyone realized they had made a fatal mistake.
Shinobu Kocho was also there, as she needed to inform Kanae about preparing a late-night snack.
Looking at the kitchen, which was almost overflowing with people, Yu Zi looked speechless: "I've been looking for this for ages."
With the three butterfly sisters and Tanjiro and his sister, the kitchen is now quite lively.
Tanjiro was sitting behind the stove when he heard Yuko's voice. He turned around, his nose covered in ash, and scratched his head sheepishly. "I've been helping Nezuko cook in the kitchen the whole time."
Yuko subconsciously raised her finger, paused, and wiped the ash from the tip of his nose: "Tanjiro already knows, right?"
"Tonight with the other pillars..."
Before Yuko could finish speaking, she heard Tanjiro's firm reply.
"Well, I want to go!"
Yuko swallowed back her unfinished words and nodded, saying, "It's still early. Let's conserve our energy for now. Awakening the Transparent Domain is more difficult than activating the Marks."
It's only evening now, dinner isn't even ready yet, let alone a late-night snack.
Tanjiro wasn't idle either, sparring with others from time to time.
As the first person in his generation to awaken his Demon Slayer Mark, he is the second person besides Yuuko to make his mark permanent. Aside from the effects of age, his true strength is already approaching that of the Pillars.
Even Sanemi Shinazugawa struggled to gain the upper hand in his battles.
It's important to know that although Sanemi Shinazugawa hasn't activated his Demon Slayer Mark yet, in Ikuko's opinion, his strength is indeed among the top in the Demon Slayer Corps.
Whether it's the demons or the Demon Slayer Corps, the strength of the fighting forces varies greatly.
On the Demon Slayer Corps side, even someone as strong as Gyomei Himejima, without activating his Demon Slayer Mark, is stronger than most Pillars who have activated theirs.
Someone as weak as Shinobu Kocho, because of her weak physique, was quickly overtaken by the people behind her even after activating her Demon Slayer Mark.
Now even Kanao's raw strength has surpassed Shinobu's.
Tanjiro has done a very good job to reach this level.
...Although it is still far from meeting Yuko's expectations.
But Ikuko knew in her heart that Tanjiro was not Yoriichi.
They are two completely different people, whether in appearance, personality, or talent.
Nezuko stopped chopping vegetables, turned around and smiled, saying, "Brother can definitely do it."
Tanjiro clenched his fist with a determined look in his eyes and replied, "I will do my best!"
"Mm." Yu Zi's lips curled up slightly.
She had no doubt about whether Tanjiro could awaken the Transparent Realm.
In her view, this was an inevitable outcome.
Even if it wasn't activated during special training, it will definitely be able to awaken that power during the final battle against Muzan.
Tanjiro's talent is not weak; in fact, it can be said to be outstanding. If he is weak, it is only weaker than Muichiro Tokito.
Compared to Yoriichi, everyone else in the world seems to pale in comparison to his talent.
Yuko glanced around the kitchen, then belatedly asked, "By the way, where's Inosuke? Where did he go?"
Tanjiro explained, "Inosuke and Genya have completed the special training from Mr. Shinazugawa and Ms. Kanae, and left early this morning to go to Mr. Himejima's place."
Yuko was taken aback: "Is that so?"
So, you didn't see Xuanmi just now.
Because Genya's presence wasn't as strong as the three little ones, Yuko subconsciously ignored him.
Thinking about it that way, it seems a bit impolite.
Yu Zi rubbed her chin: "In that case, we don't know if they'll be able to catch up with the training."
However, since both of them had already activated their markings, Yuko didn't have much expectation for the awakening of the Transparent Domain.
Especially Inosuke.
The breathing technique the child used was a derivative of the Breath of Wind, and it was created without any prior swordsmanship training. It is highly likely that he developed this breathing style on his own after witnessing the Demon Slayer Corps swordsman's battle with the demon when he stole the sword from him.
It wouldn't be wrong to say he has talent, but his breathing technique is too crude, making it difficult to improve.
Many of the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps use Derivative Breathing, but those techniques were passed down from seasoned swordsmen through countless battles.
Even Shinobu Kocho's Insect Breathing, as a lower-level breathing technique than Flower Breathing, is far more precise than Inosuke's Beast Breathing.
The Transparent Realm requires mastering breathing techniques and swordsmanship to the extreme, reaching a state similar to returning to one's true nature. It seems more appropriate to describe it using Akaza's so-called Supreme Realm.
If the markings are the key to entry, and the Crimson Blade is a prerequisite, then the Transparent Domain is the embodiment of talent.
As for Inosuke, his crude swordsmanship and breathing techniques made it difficult for him to unlock that supreme realm.
In comparison, Zenitsu's Thunder Breathing, which he only knew one move of, seemed increasingly refined to Ikuko, and sometimes even amazed her.
Since Inosuke and Genya went to Gyomei's place on Himejima Island, it's not clear whether they can come over yet.
As for Zenitsu, the special training was a last-minute decision by Shinobu Kocho, and he wasn't informed in time. By the time he found out, Zenitsu's already frail body had become even more dilapidated due to Sanemi Shinazugawa's care.
Zenitsu shook his head helplessly and spread his hands: "What a pity, it seems I have to be absent tonight."
Everyone: No, we can't see any sign of reluctance on your part.
Noticing Ikuko's increasingly cold gaze, Zenitsu, who was overjoyed, instantly broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly raised his hand to indicate:
"I'll catch up with everyone right away after I rest for two days!"
Yuko's cold gaze softened slightly, and Zenitsu breathed a sigh of relief.
He almost died; it was terrifying.
"Haha, then I won't bother you anymore, I won't bother you anymore." Zenitsu slunk away.
Butterfly Shinobu glanced at the sky; a silver moon hung on the horizon. "Judging by the time," she said, "it should be about right, shouldn't it?"
It was already late at night.