No one really understood what Feng Yu's gift to Nanako was for, but judging from the serious expression on his face, that crystal necklace might not be as ordinary as it appeared.
After all, every item Feng Yu took out seemed to have some magical effect.
Not to mention, this was the first time he had so earnestly instructed someone about an item.
Sakonji Urokodaki simply gave the necklace around Nanako's neck a quiet glance before he lost interest. Meanwhile, Tanjiro was quietly sensing changes within his own body.
"Senior Feng Yu, I feel like I've gotten stronger..." Tanjiro said excitedly.
"Stronger?" Feng Yu turned and smiled.
"If you're stronger, that means we can continue with training today..." Feng Yu added.
Tanjiro shuddered at the thought and, glancing at Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai, his eyes showed a hint of hesitation.
He swallowed nervously, "Feng Yu, let's continue the training from yesterday!"
Seeing Tanjiro's confident expression, Feng Yu nodded, then turned to Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai.
"No need to hold back like yesterday," Feng Yu instructed.
"Yes, Master!" Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai replied in unison.
Xiao Hei's eyes turned red as he looked at Tanjiro with an odd expression, almost like there was a trace of sympathy in his gaze.
"Alright, Tanjiro, today you'll train with Xiao Hei and Xiao Bai. Remember, you're focusing on Total Concentration Breathing: Constant, not your reaction time."
"You must keep your breathing uninterrupted no matter what happens. Your Total Concentration Breathing must remain active every single moment!"
Feng Yu spoke seriously.
"Yes, Feng Yu!" Tanjiro immediately replied.
Sakonji Urokodaki, who had remained silent, seemed to be waiting for Feng Yu to assign him a task.
"Now, Nanako, it's your turn..." Feng Yu said with a smile.
"Nanako, you'll be training with me today. I've already prepared a training plan for you."
Nanako nodded, her fingers lovingly brushing over the necklace on her neck.
"Sakonji, if you have nothing else to do, you can either supervise or take the opportunity to punish Tanjiro. As long as he's not dead, I can heal him!"
She then pulled out the same wooden stick from yesterday that had been used to punish Tanjiro.
The stick still had traces of blood on it.
"Feng Yu... I'm still here..." Tanjiro looked at the stick in Feng Yu's hand as if it were a terrifying weapon.
His body instinctively tensed up with fear.
Sakonji Urokodaki took the stick from Feng Yu and, with a puzzled look, turned to Tanjiro.
To Tanjiro's surprise, Sakonji Urokodaki mimicked Feng Yu's earlier actions, tapping the stick against the palm of his other hand while eyeing Tanjiro.
In that moment, Tanjiro felt as though Sakonji had turned into Feng Yu, smiling menacingly at him.
"Sakonji... please go easy on me..."
"Hmm."
Sakonji Urokodaki nodded indifferently.
Nezuko, who had been quietly standing behind everyone, moved forward, hugging Tanjiro. To his surprise, she gave him a thumbs up.
Soon, everyone dispersed, each heading to their designated places.
Tanjiro and the others returned to the training ground from yesterday, preparing for another day of intense training.
"Alright, Xiao Hei, Xiao Bai, let's go!" Tanjiro braced himself for their attacks.
"Gah gah, kid, don't tell me you'll be like yesterday, unable to last even three seconds!" Xiao Hei laughed.
"I feel like I've gotten stronger. Don't worry, Xiao Hei, just come at me!" Tanjiro said confidently.
Sakonji Urokodaki, standing aside with the wooden stick in his hand, quietly observed Tanjiro and the two foxes.
"Gah gah, Screeching Attack!"
A terrifying sound wave erupted from Xiao Hei's mouth, and Tanjiro quickly covered his ears. In that instant, his Total Concentration Breathing broke.
"Sakonji, Tanjiro's breathing broke. It's time for his punishment..." Xiao Hei said to Sakonji Urokodaki.
Sakonji Urokodaki stood up, and the red tengu mask he wore made him appear even more like a demon in Tanjiro's eyes. The wooden stick now seemed like a terrifying instrument of punishment.
",Master Sakonji... please, go easy on me..." Tanjiro pleaded.
But Sakonji Urokodaki showed no mercy, immediately swinging the stick down.
Tanjiro curled up in pain, clutching his stomach.
"Feng Yu should have told you about the effects of Total Concentration Breathing: Constant. You're still too easily distracted. You need to make it a natural part of your body, something that works continuously, every single moment!" Sakonji Urokodaki said coldly.
With that, Tanjiro endured the next round of his painful training.
Meanwhile, Feng Yu led Nanako to the waterfall where Tanjiro had previously trained in the Water Breathing techniques.
"Alright, this is the place!" Feng Yu said.
"What a magnificent waterfall!" Nanako exclaimed in awe.
"Alright, your task today is simple. Take this," Feng Yu said, holding out a Marrow Cleansing Pill.
"This pill will improve your physical condition, cleanse your meridians, and strengthen your foundation!" Feng Yu explained, placing the pill in Nanako's hand.
Nanako hesitated, "Feng Yu... this pill looks so precious. It must be really expensive, right?"
"Why does everyone keep asking me that..." Feng Yu muttered, slightly exasperated.
He had already spent a hefty sum on fifty pills—half Marrow Cleansing Pills and half Healing Pills. His system storage was still overflowing with them.
"You need to take this if you want to grow faster in the future!" Feng Yu said.
Nanako swallowed the pill, and immediately, she felt a wave of heat spreading through her body. It was uncomfortable.
"Master... I feel so uncomfortable..." Nanako's face twisted in pain as she looked to Feng Yu for help.
"Endure it, it will pass soon!" Feng Yu responded coldly, his eyes fixed on her.
Nanako knew better than to doubt him, so she gritted her teeth and endured the discomfort, allowing the Marrow Cleansing Pill to work.
Soon, an unpleasant odor began to permeate the air.
"Ah, Master, I smell so bad..." Nanako exclaimed, feeling sticky all over. A foul odor emanated from her body.
"Mm, go wash it off in the water," Feng Yu nodded, gesturing for her to clean herself.
After washing in the waterfall, Nanako's appearance had changed drastically. Her skin, once slightly yellowish, had now become fair and smooth. The slight baby fat on her face disappeared, leaving only sharp, defined features.
She had also grown taller, from about 1.3 meters to nearly 1.4 meters.
While Nanako's physical transformation was striking, the most significant change was in her talent, which had improved tremendously.
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