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Chapter 7 - The Path of Mastery

2 YEAR TIME SKIP

Asta woke as he usually did, with the morning sun casting its golden rays through the wooden blinds of his room. He stretched, his muscles taut and honed from years of relentless training, and glanced at the weapons resting against the wall. His Demon Slayer blade and the massive Dragon Slayer sword gleamed in the light, their edges polished and deadly sharp— (basically in 2 years he made a new material called Demon Steel allowing for each piece of future gear and even the two blades on his wall to be durable lightweight but still Sharp.)

Then he puts on his weighted training gear then he puts on his normal clothes over his weighted gear and fastens his steel-toed boots.

"Two years," he muttered, gripping the hilt of the Dragon Slayer sword to sling it onto his back. "Two years of making insane progress and if I can grind a little bit more today I'm pretty sure I can unlock two unique skil-."

The thought was interrupted by a knock at his door. Yuno stood outside, his calm demeanor unchanged, but there was a glint in his eyes—a challenge.

"Asta," Yuno said, folding his arms. "Ready for our sparring match?"

Asta grinned. "You mean the ones you keep losing?"

"Gonna keep that same energy when we're on the training grounds" Yuno said with a smirk

Without another word, the two boys rushed their way to the training grounds as they did Asta thought back to their past 'sparring' matches and so far and all the matches they've had, and over the past 2 years yuno has only won 16 times while he has won 20.

After a while of Asta and Yuno 'sparring' (And I'm using that term VERY loosely) they started to become infamous for how just how intense their matches can get so once a few kids from the orphanage new they were 'sparring' then a few villagers knew then EVERYONE knew so now people from not only the village but nearby towns came rushing to see their rivalry,their match.

The air was tense as they squared off, Asta gripping his massive blade while Yuno took a defensive stance. Even without a grimoire, Yuno's wind magic coursed through him, enhancing his speed and precision.

Yuno struck first, unleashing a series of wind-enhanced attacks. He darted around the field, a blur of motion, creating gusts sharp enough to cut through wood. Asta countered each with calculated precision, his movements fluid yet powerful.

"Is that all you've got, Yuno?" Asta taunted, deflecting a strike with the flat of his Demon Slayer blade.

Yuno narrowed his eyes and launched into a flurry of rapid attacks, his wind magic forming blades of air that struck from multiple angles. Asta planted his feet and activated his his Multi-Breathing Style Skill

...oh right

Skill: Multi-Breathing Style (Advanced)

Multi-Breathing Style is a revolutionary breathing technique that combines the strengths of multiple elemental breathing styles, eliminating their weaknesses to create a seamless and adaptable combat approach. By mastering this style, the user can fluidly switch between different breathing techniques mid-battle, allowing for unparalleled versatility, offense, defense, and adaptability.

Core Attributes of Multi-Breathing Style:

1. Rock Breathing (Defense)

Grants the user unparalleled resilience, allowing them to withstand heavy attacks while maintaining a solid defensive stance.

Techniques emphasize stability, balance, and overwhelming counterattacks, making the user an immovable force in battle.

2. Lightning Breathing (Speed)

Focuses on explosive bursts of speed and precision.

Enables the user to close gaps in an instant, dodge incoming strikes, and deliver rapid, devastating blows.

3. Water Breathing (Flow and Adaptability)

Allows the user to move gracefully and adapt to the flow of battle.

Techniques emphasize fluid, continuous movements that can seamlessly transition between offense and defense.

4. Fire Breathing (Power and Damage)

Specializes in raw power and destructive potential.

Each strike is imbued with overwhelming force, capable of cutting through the toughest defenses and delivering devastating critical blows.

5. Beast Breathing (Unpredictability)

Focuses on wild, instinctual movements that are difficult to predict and counter.

Techniques are chaotic but calculated, throwing opponents off balance and creating openings for powerful follow-ups.

Note: Multi-Breathing Style is a culmination of multiple months of training and mastery over individual breathing styles. Only one person in existence has this skill and that is you.

Shifting seamlessly between forms, he combined the speed of lightning breathing with the defensive stability of rock breathing. Each strike Yuno made was parried or dodged with ease.

Asta switched to fire breathing for his counterattack, unleashing a devastating Air Slash.The sheer force of the blow Knocks Yuno back, his wind shields struggling to hold against the onslaught.

Then, Asta transitioned again, this time to the fluid grace of water breathing. His movements became almost hypnotic, flowing around Yuno's strikes while delivering precise counterattacks that landed just shy of causing harm.

Finally, Asta sheathed his sword and charged in close, relying on raw strength and speed. Yuno tried to keep his distance, using his wind to propel himself backward, but Asta closed the gap effortlessly. Switching his combat Style seamlessly to hand-to-hand combat, the difference in their physical abilities became painfully clear. Asta's punches were like hammers completely Wrecking Yuno's defense, Asta's speed overwhelming literally running laps around Yuno, and Asta's strikes precise almost like each hit was calculated to be a critical .

Yuno's chest rose and fell heavily as he finally raised a hand. "Alright, alright," he said, his voice laced with a bit of frustration but mainly respect. "I yield, I don't think I'm ever going to close the gap between us without a grimoire."

Asta extended a hand to help him up, his grin as cocky as ever. Yeah but once we get your grimoire you won't have any excuses."

Yuno smirked, gripping Asta's hand as he stood. " Yeah yeah but just because you won don't think this is over. We'll settle this properly when the time comes."

The two bumped fists, their rivalry as fierce as ever, Asta had proven himself the stronger fighter, but Yuno's determination burned just as brightly.

As they parted ways, Asta felt a renewed sense of purpose. He had surpassed what he once thought possible physically,mentally and hopefully biologically,but he knew he still had a lot of work to do so in his meantime he had made it a habit to visit nearby towns, taking on favors and odd jobs. These weren't simple tasks but opportunities to acquire new skills from the people he helped. Each town offered something unique: a craftsman taught him the intricate art of sculpting, an elder shared the secrets of appraising, and an artisan introduced him to the delicate strokes of calligraphy. Each skill enriched his understanding of the world and brought him closer to mastering himself.

New Skills

Appraiser's Eye (Basic): A skill that allows Sebastian to evaluate the quality, rarity, and hidden properties of objects. With practice, it becomes second nature to identify valuable items at a glance, making it indispensable for bartering or treasure hunting.

Sculptor (Basic): Grants user the ability to carve and shape materials like stone, wood, and metal. This skill enhances his precision and artistic expression, aiding his understanding of crafting and form.

Painter (Basic): Unlocks a keen eye for colors and composition, enabling user to create vivid and lifelike imagery. This skill also aids in map-making and other visual-based crafts.

Calligrapher (Basic): Allows user to master elegant handwriting and symbols, making his written works more refined. It also improves his understanding of sigils and magical runes.

After a 'light' breakfast, Asta strapped his weapon back onto his back. The Dragon Slayer sword feeling lighter,with a goal in mind that he enjoyed....the grind. He headed to the clearing where he conducted his morning drills, the air alive with the sound of rustling leaves and birdsong.

Asta began his training with the Multi-Breathing Style, a technique he developed after going into his mental space and using imaginary opponents to simulate the main cast from Demon Slayer and some of the Hashira to develop the skill he has today.

Switching between styles, Asta attacked a series of imaginary opponents he had.. well imagined. Each swing of his blades carried precision, power, and intent. His movements were a dance, blending the strengths of each breathing style into a symphony of destruction.

And his training with the Dragon Slayer sword required him to push his physical limits. The weight alone demanded his full strength and endurance and Sebastian paired this with shield-building drills to fortify his defense. His archery practice complemented these exercises, improving his focus and precision.

Between sessions, Sebastian meditated, focusing on his mental discipline,Despite his progress, one project haunted him:

The Superhuman Project

● Countless Joints- Bone structure being changed have quadrupled the joints Akin to a spine

● Demon Steel Bones- Coating new bone structure in Demon Steel

● Regenerative Healing Factor- a biological factor that can accelerate the healing of damaged tissue and increase longevity

( if you guys have any ideas for super abilities that apply to Asta for his world or ability ideas I could add to the list I might add them...so yeah)

The reason why it haunts him is because in each simulation run by his Mental Realm he either died because portions were off or because he would end up heavily mutated or because he simply couldn't withstand the pain you get the point so fail after fail after fail on the simulation but he was determined to overcome this hurdle, Asta designed a Healing chamber in his Mental Realm mixed in with the chamber that gave Steve Rogers his powers and Wolverine the design was heavily inspired by the advanced technologies of Marvel and Dragon Ball. This chamber would eventually allow him inject his body with these alchemic Solutions that would boost his natural body to a superhuman level but while designing the chamber the system chimed:

[Due to user reaching 100 Focus and 100 wisdom users will be given his 2nd Unique Skill and a Unique Mental Stat:

Book of the Mind (Unique):A book that will appear in the mental realm and be there forever. Is a book that records your past life as Sebastian and your new life as Asta . User can review these memories as if reading a book or watching a movie. This skill allows user to analyze past events, recall forgotten details, and uncover hidden insights.

(Unique Mental Stat Ki

The flow of life energy that exists within the bodies of all living beings,but now you have a higher understanding of it)]

Sebastian spent the afternoon honing his Ki-Stat and unlocked a few new skills because of it.

New Skills:

Ki Flow (Basic): Ki flowing through users bloodstream ensures Ki flows seamlessly through the users entire body.

Ki Sensing (Basic):The ability to detect the energy signatures of others, even from a distance.

Ki Enhancement (Basic): Strengthens the users physical abilities by channeling Ki into the users muscles and bones.

Ki Shaping (Basic): Allows User to mold his Ki into various shapes and forms, from weapons to barriers. Complex shapes require intense focus and grant higher Ki experience points.

By evening,he was in his room checking his status system

Primary Stats:

- Physical:350

- Mental:343

- Magic: 0

Detailed Stats:

- Physical: Strength: 78 | Speed: 66 | Endurance: 85 | Charisma: 73 | Sense:28

| Constitution:20

- Mental: Intelligence: 136 | Wisdom: 100 | Focus: 102 | Ki:5

Unique Skills:

[Mental Space (Unique):

A personal mental realm where creativity and logic combine. Time dilation allows complex problem-solving, advanced blueprint creation, and strategy formulation. Can store and organize ideas for easy recall, making it a vital tool for inventors and tacticians.]

[Book of the Mind (Unique):

A book that will appear in the mental realm and be there forever. Is a book that records your past life as Sebastian and your new life as Asta. User can review these memories as if reading a book or watching a movie. This skill allows user to analyze past events, recall forgotten details, and uncover hidden insights.]

[(Due to users intelligence wisdom and focus exceeding 100 system will organize users skills)]

Physical Skills

These skills enhance physical abilities, combat proficiency, and physical interaction with the environment.

Sprinting (Expert):

The ability to move at significantly increased speeds over short distances. Mastery ensures efficient energy usage, improved acceleration, and heightened control over movement in various terrains.

Jumping (Expert):

Enhanced vertical and horizontal leaping capabilities, enabling scaling of greater heights and gaps with precision and minimal strain.

Climbing (Expert):

Improved ability to scale surfaces, including rocky cliffs, buildings, and trees. Enhances endurance and grip strength, reducing the chance of falls during complex climbs.

Swimming (Expert):

Advanced proficiency in navigating and moving through water efficiently. Reduces fatigue and improves underwater visibility and breath control.

Reflex (Expert):

Heightened instinctual responses to sudden movements or attacks. Allows swift evasion, parries, or counteractions, critical for close combat and survival scenarios.

Swordsmanship (Mastered):

Exceptional skill in wielding a sword, including advanced stances, precision strikes, defensive maneuvers, and counterattacks. Adaptable to various sword types and combat styles.

Spearmanship (Expert):

Proficiency in using a spear, including thrusting, spinning, and defensive techniques. Offers an edge in mid-range combat and crowd control.

Archery (Expert):

Precision aiming and shooting with a bow. Includes advanced techniques for adjusting to wind, distance, and moving targets.

Boxing(Expert):

A fighting style focusing on precision, agility, and raw power. Practitioners learn to deliver calculated blows, defend effectively, and maximize physical efficiency in combat. Benefits include improved endurance, coordination, and enhanced hand-to-hand proficiency.

Parry (Expert):

Highly developed skill in deflecting or redirecting an opponent's attacks with minimal effort. Ensures balance and opportunities for counteraction.

Counter (Expert):

Expertise in launching a quick and effective counterstrike immediately after deflecting or dodging an attack. Emphasizes timing and accuracy.

Shield Bearer (Expert):

Proficiency in using a shield for defensive maneuvers. Includes advanced techniques for protecting oneself and allies, deflecting projectiles, and creating openings in combat.

Ki Flow (Basic):

Ensures seamless and balanced Ki distribution throughout the body. Enhances stamina, strength, and overall energy control, forming the foundation for advanced Ki-based techniques.

Ki Enhancement (Basic):

The ability to channel Ki into muscles and bones, significantly amplifying strength, speed, and durability during combat or physical activities.

Ki Shaping (Basic):

Allows molding Ki into tangible forms, such as weapons or barriers. While basic shapes are easy to form, intricate constructs require intense focus, providing greater Ki experience.

Mental Skills

These skills enhance cognitive abilities, perception, and emotional intelligence.

Meditation (Mastered):

Deep focus skill enabling mental energy regeneration and emotional balance. Enhances concentration and Ki control.

Strategic Thinking (Mastered):

The ability to formulate and execute complex plans while adapting swiftly to unforeseen challenges. This skill ensures decisive problem-solving under pressure.

Memory Retention (Mastered):

Near-flawless recall of any information learned. This allows for efficient knowledge application and skill stacking over time.

Speed Reading (Mastered):

Rapid comprehension and retention of written material. Ideal for absorbing large volumes of information in a short time.

Emotional Intelligence (Mastered):

The ability to perceive, understand, and adapt to the emotional states of others, fostering trust, negotiation success, and effective team dynamics.

Analyze (Advanced):

Identifies strengths, weaknesses, and potential applications of objects, situations, or individuals. Useful in combat, crafting, and problem-solving scenarios.

Ki Sensing (Basic):

The ability to detect the energy signatures of living beings. While basic level allows sensing nearby energy, focus can improve accuracy and range.

Utility Skills

These skills are practical and enhance craftsmanship, resource management, and environmental interaction.

Crafting and Building

Crafting (Mastered):

Exceptional skill in innovating and creating complex items with precision. This includes weapons, tools, and customized gear.

Potion Crafting (Mastered):

Proficiency in creating potent potions using advanced alchemical processes. Includes healing elixirs, performance enhancers, and situational brews.

Carpentry (Mastered):

Expertise in designing and constructing durable, efficient structures. Includes precision in crafting wooden furniture and fortifications.

Blacksmithing (Expert):

The ability to forge tools, weapons, and armor with high durability. Advanced knowledge of metallurgy ensures efficient resource use.

Gathering and Agriculture

Farming (Mastered):

Optimized methods for cultivating high-yield crops. Ensures sustainability and maximum resource output.

Fishing (Expert):

Advanced techniques for capturing aquatic species. Includes bait crafting, net usage, and understanding water ecosystems.

Artisan and Fine Crafting

Sculptor (Basic):

Allows shaping and carving materials like wood, stone, or metal with artistic precision. Enhances understanding of crafting materials.

Painter (Basic):

Unlocks an eye for color and composition. Can be used for visual art, map-making, or item customization.

Calligrapher (Basic):

Mastery of elegant handwriting and symbols. Useful for documentation, sigils, and magical rune crafting.

Survival Tools

Herbology (Awakened):

Mastery over identifying, cultivating, and utilizing plants for remedies, poisons, and advanced cultivation methods.

Medic (Advanced):

Knowledge of diagnosing and treating injuries and simple illnesses. Includes basic first aid and use of natural remedies.

Alchemy (Advanced):

Fundamental understanding of transmutation processes. Enhances resource refinement and material improvement.

Appraisal and Trade

Appraiser's Eye (Basic):

A skill for evaluating quality, rarity, and hidden properties of objects. With practice, this becomes a natural ability to identify valuable items for trade or crafting.

Tailoring and Textiles

Sewing (Intermediate):

Proficiency in basic stitching and fabric repair. Can create functional garments or patchwork items.

Tailoring (Intermediate):

Ability to adjust and resize clothing for better fit and comfort.

Seamstress (Intermediate):

Competence in creating simple clothing items, focusing on functionality over aesthetic appeal.

And when he was finished he went to sleep