Breath of the Storm

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Akaza's brow twitched slightly. He had thought Asuka was the Wind Pillar, but it turned out to be a Pillar he hadn't killed.

This is a breathing rhythm that Asuka figured out herself after observing Tanjiro's Hinokami Kagura Breathing and feeling Rengoku Kyojuro's Flame Breathing during battle.

It is more violent and turbulent, more furious and fierce than the Breath of the Wind!

More importantly, in this breath, the bird incorporates its own spiritual energy, allowing the breath to stimulate the internal organs to a greater extent, so that every bit of power can be exerted many times over!

Although there haven't been many improvements in the sword's shape, this sweeping strike was enough to make Akaza feel a sense of crisis!

"Good sword!" he shouted, quickly changing his stance to meet the flying bird's attack!

scoff!scoff!

Although Akaza reacted extremely quickly, he still suffered many wounds from Asuka's Storm Breathing!

Some of these wounds went deep into the flesh, while others only grazed the surface of the skin, but without exception, they all made Akaza very unhappy!

Every time Akaza came into contact with Asuka's Nichirin Blade, he felt a portion of his demonic power being torn away.

Although it is subtle, this feeling is constantly accumulating, seeping into the body like a maggot clinging to the bone, while strength is continuously being lost.

He could sense that the slow healing of his wounds was related to the black fighting energy attached to them.

Akaza's speed and power, which he was so proud of, were temporarily suppressed!

What the hell is this thing? He didn't understand.

The tattoo grew brighter and brighter, and the maniacal laughter on his face subsided, replaced by a serious expression of anger.

"Become a demon, human!" Akaza roared, his golden eyes blazing with an unprecedented fighting spirit.

Swish-!

His figure blurred for a moment, and he actually killed the slowly descending bird!

With the aid of the compass field, his movements were faster than the limits of vision, almost turning into a pink afterimage!

"Destruction Kill: Chaos Style!"

"First Form: Sky Rift!!"

The two clashed again, their swords and fists striking each other, the sound of metal clashing echoing across the entire wilderness!

"I can feel it! Your sword yearns to become stronger! You and I are the same kind of being!"

"Become a ghost! Your value goes far beyond this!"

Boom—Crack!

Akaza parried Asuka's blade with a punch, which landed heavily on his shoulder, producing a cracking sound.

"The human body is so fragile! Why don't you understand!"

These words did not fail to stir the birds.

The demons are strong, the Upper Moons are strong, but isn't Muzan Kibutsuji even stronger?

Kyojuro Rengoku said that even the Upper Moon demon moon alone could kill multiple Pillar-level swordsmen....

If I became like Muzan Kibutsuji, could I defeat Aizen?

With a livid face, Asuka endured the pain in her shoulder and unleashed a slash: "Barking!!"

The terrifying spiritual pressure slash severed Akaza's right arm, and the monstrous nature of the monstrous arm made it difficult for him to regenerate quickly.

Seeing this, Akaza's sinister grin almost stretched to the corners of his mouth:

"See? You're different from these people! You have the potential to surpass all the Upper Moons! Don't die here!!"

Asuka's movements were noticeably slowed for a moment due to Akaza's words and the pain!

Human beings have limits... he suddenly thought...

"Asuka Boy—!!"

Kyojuro Rengoku's roar exploded like thunder! It reverberated in Asuka's ears!

"Do not be deceived by the lies of the evil spirits! Your power exists to protect those behind you who need your protection! Do not be confused!"

"Burn your heart! Let it guide your blade!"

His voice transformed into a blazing torrent, shattering the wavering thoughts in the bird's heart.

Akaza's seduction vanished instantly before the pure, bright, sun-burning faith of Purgatory, like a decaying spiderweb.

"Stubborn to the end!" Akaza was getting a little angry, so he simply gave up fighting Asuka and appeared in front of Rengoku Kyojuro in a flash!

"Destructive Shot - Leg Style - Flowing Light!!"

"Fifth Form: Flame Tiger!!"

Of course, Purgatory wouldn't sit idly by and wait to be killed. The moment Akaza appeared, it launched a counterattack!

He roared, wielding his Nichirin Blade into an impenetrable wall of fire, directly confronting Akaza's terrifying kick!

Ding ding ding!!

A series of rapid, explosive sounds, like the clanging of metal, erupted!

Although Purgatory managed to defend against most of the attacks, each impact left his arms numb, and his body was kicked and internally injured by the opponent's onslaught.

Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, and his movements became distorted.

The ground beneath their feet continued to crack, and the difference in strength began to become apparent!

Sizzle—!

Even though he severed Akaza's ankle with a single strike, the opponent was a demon and was not afraid of such an exchange of injury for injury!

His right leg regenerated in an instant and kicked directly into Rengoku Kyojuro's heart!

puff! !

Hell coughed up a mouthful of blood and was sent flying backward.

But he dared not fall, and managed to adjust his posture in mid-air, standing there in a disheveled state, blood constantly trickling from the corner of his mouth.

"Don't give up! Asuka boy—! Burn with passion!!"

Even so, he was still worried about the bird's condition and shouted loudly at it!

For whom does this angry fist clench?

Asuka recalled a force heavier than revenge.

That was the worry of the old man who took him in and fed him, the gentle gaze of Teacher Arashizaki as he brushed the snowflakes off his shoulder, and the tears of Miss Rika at her grave.

He also thought of Tanjiro, the trusting gaze between the siblings, and Kagaya Ubuyashiki, who, even in such despair, did not give up his strong will to fight against evil.

besides....

We made a promise.

Seeing that Asuka stood still, Akaza was overjoyed, believing that his words had worked, and quickly spoke:

"If you just nod, I can make that person..."

"Shut up--!!"

Asuka roared angrily, and a hideous scar began to spread from the corner of her eye where Akaza had injured her, like jagged, interlocking teeth.

As the scar spread, the leopard began to radiate an unprecedented light, so dazzling that even Akaza, who was in the midst of battle, was taken aback.

The Nichirin Blade was rapidly heating up, and the blade, forged from crimson sand iron, was becoming as dazzling as flames... no, as radiant as the sun!

Whoosh—!

So fast!

Akaza was startled. His compass hadn't detected any of Asuka's movements at all, and the other party had already appeared in front of him!

Asuka's eyes widened in anger, and the Nichirin Blade in her hand radiated intense heat. The red and black serrated patterns seemed to come alive, emitting a piercing cry!

"Storm Breathing - Second Form: Saku!!"

A crimson golden light emanated from within, as if molten lava was flowing within steel, and the scorching heat distorted the air!

This is a swift and ferocious sword strike, as cold and ruthless as a passing north wind.

Akaza's golden pupils suddenly contracted, and his expression lost its previous playfulness and ease; a strong sense of alarm was pounding in his heart!

*Sizzle!*

His newly grown right hand was severed again the instant it came into contact with the sword!

The sounds of flesh tearing and bones breaking echoed across the battlefield, and the intense pain made even Upper Moon Three pale with fear!

Akaza quickly tore off his severed arm to prevent it from being further corroded by Asuka's Nichirin Blade.

He kept dodging the bird's slashes while simultaneously unleashing kicks to wear it down.

He admitted that Asuka is in great shape right now, but it's definitely not limitless!

Akaza could hear the mournful cry of his heart in his chest and feel his breathing becoming heavier and heavier.

The icy blue battle aura and the flying bird's sword wind clashed fiercely, and the turbulent energy flow poured wildly in all directions like an out-of-control flood.

If he keeps going, the boy will eventually run out of energy!

At this moment, watching the fierce battle, Inosuke's entire body stiffened, his skin radiating a tense chill...

"Is this Toritaro's power...? It's like he's from another dimension... If I get involved, I'll definitely die!"