Hinokami Kagura.
Without a doubt, it’s the strongest Breathing Technique.
However, this doesn’t mean.
That the other Breathing Techniques are useless.
On the contrary.
The other Breathing Techniques.
Although they were derived from Hinokami Kagura.
And are not as strong as Hinokami Kagura.
But in some specific areas, especially in some details.
They also have a lot of merits.
Kokushibo Yoriichi was indeed a prodigy.
But after all, he was only one person.
But the other Breathing Techniques were developed over the millennia by geniuses from all the Demon Slayer Corps.
The crystallization of the wisdom of a group of people.
Even if it's not as good as Kokushibo Yoriichi.
It won't be too much different.
So, exchanging all the other Breathing Techniques for Hinokami Kagura.
For Shirakawa.
It’s not a very bad deal.
Moreover, Shirakawa is confident.
That the Demon Slayer Corps would definitely accept his request.
In fact, that’s exactly the case.
After listening to Shirakawa’s words.
Kocho Shinobu was stunned for a moment, then she breathed a sigh of relief.
Immediately after that, she agreed without hesitation.
She was afraid that if she agreed too slowly.
Shirakawa would go back on his word.
..
After the deal was confirmed.
Shirakawa, to show his sincerity.
Stated that he was willing to hand over Hinokami Kagura to Kocho Shinobu first.
As for the Demon Slayer Corps' Breathing Techniques.
Shirakawa planned to get them in a few days.
Thus, the Love Hashira and the Stone Hashira left first.
Only Kocho Shinobu remained.
While learning Hinokami Kagura.
She would also take the opportunity to improve her relationship with Shirakawa.
This was also the order of the Master.
Shirakawa's strength was evident.
While mastering Hinokami Kagura, he also possessed the feat of killing an Upper Rank Demon with a regular katana.
If such a powerful person could be recruited into the Demon Slayer Corps.
That would be great.
And to achieve this goal.
Kocho Shinobu needed to do everything possible to gain Shirakawa's favor.
Therefore, when she learned that she was going to stay.
Kocho Shinobu agreed without a second thought.
For the next few days, Kocho Shinobu stayed in Shirakawa’s house.
She would practice Hinokami Kagura with Kasugai Yuu in her free time.
While Shirakawa, took advantage of this time.
To study the Breathing Techniques left behind by Kocho Shinobu, the Love Hashira, and the Stone Hashira.
With Shirakawa’s current comprehension.
Coupled with his understanding of Hinokami Kagura.
He quickly mastered these three Breathing Techniques.
Not only that.
He even innovated.
He upgraded all three Breathing Techniques to a level beyond the previous one.
Of course, in the end, these three Breathing Techniques were still integrated with Hinokami Kagura.
Helping Hinokami Kagura take another step forward.
Shirakawa’s Hinokami Kagura skill level.
Successfully reached level 10.
Completely surpassing the creator of Hinokami Kagura, Kokushibo Yoriichi.
Shirakawa today.
Even if Kokushibo Yoriichi was resurrected.
He wouldn't be able to withstand one of his attacks.
“The feeling of getting stronger is really great.”
“Unfortunately, I don’t have an opponent to test my sword skills on.”
“If Muzan were standing in front of me right now, that would be great.”
Shirakawa thought to himself.
Of course, he also knew.
This was impossible.
With Muzan’s cowardly personality.
How could he actively seek him out?
It would be more likely that he would send his Upper Rank Demons to kill him.
As he was thinking this.
Shirakawa’s expression suddenly changed.
Then, he immediately smiled.
“It really does come as soon as you say it.”
“I just don’t know who is coming exactly.”
“But it doesn’t matter.”
“Whoever comes, just take them to try out my sword.”
In Shirakawa’s perception, several powerful Demons.
Were rushing towards him.
The strongest among them.
Was even stronger than the former Upper Rank Six.
It must be Kokushibo.
.....
Knowing that a great battle was about to take place.
Shirakawa also stopped the two women who were training in the yard.
“You two go outside and avoid this.”
“There are guests coming.”
Shirakawa said to Kasugai Yuu.
After all, the scene later might be too bloody.
Not suitable for these two to watch.
It would be better if they avoided it.
“Okay, I’ll go first.”
Kasugai Yuu didn’t hesitate at all, she immediately said.
As for Kocho Shinobu, she had the idea of staying to help.
But when Shirakawa waved his hand again.
Kocho Shinobu had no choice but to leave.
The two women quickly walked away in the direction Shirakawa pointed.
Shirakawa, on the other hand, sat in the yard.
Silently preparing a few cups of tea.
Guests were about to arrive, how could he not entertain them?
Even if he was going to kill them.
He had to entertain them first before killing them.
.....
He didn’t make Shirakawa wait too long.
Soon, Kokushibo, wearing a colorful feathered robe, quietly appeared on the roof.
The moon tonight was strange.
Maybe because of the fog.
The moon had a strange dark red color.
Kokushibo stood in the middle of the moon.
Just looking at him gave a strong sense of oppression.
In fact, Kokushibo’s name had been passed down for millennia in this land.
Even the strongest Hashira.
When they saw Kokushibo.
Would still feel fear.
Because Kokushibo was the strongest swordsman after Kokushibo Yoriichi’s death.
However, today.
A stronger swordsman appeared.
Not only stronger than Kokushibo.
He was even stronger than Kokushibo Yoriichi.
That was Shirakawa.
Therefore, Shirakawa naturally didn’t feel any sense of oppression from Kokushibo.
Looking at Kokushibo, who had a tense face and six eyes on his face.
Shirakawa even raised his cup in a gesture of invitation.
“Since you’ve come, why not sit down and have some tea first?”
Kokushibo remained silent.
He didn’t make any move, but in the next instant, he appeared at Shirakawa’s table.
Then, he sat down, raised his cup, and drank a cup of tea.
“I heard you learned Hinokami Kagura?”
“That’s right.”
“How is it possible for you to learn it?”
“I couldn’t learn it back then, how can you?”
Kokushibo asked Shirakawa.
As Kokushibo Yoriichi’s elder brother.
Kokushibo was once a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.
And he had also learned Kokushibo Yoriichi’s Hinokami Kagura.
However, even though Kokushibo Yoriichi taught him without reservation.
Even though Kokushibo Yoriichi helped him modify Hinokami Kagura based on his physique.
He still couldn’t comprehend this powerful force.
He could only learn the derivative of Hinokami Kagura, Moon Breathing.
Therefore, Hinokami Kagura became Kokushibo’s obsession.
In his heart, besides Kokushibo Yoriichi, who was already dead.
No one else deserved this Breathing Technique.
This was also the reason.
Why he cooperated with Muzan.
And killed all the inheritors of Hinokami Kagura.
Just to prevent anyone else from learning this Breathing Technique.
But Shirakawa still learned it.