[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse":3,"chapter-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-11":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","From Thunder Breathing to the Multiverse",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1676045,2141,"Chapter 11 11: Himejima Gyōmei","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-11",11,"\u003Cp>A week later, deep in the forested mountains outside Tōshō City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Golden lightning flashed between the trees, streaking across the forest trail like thunder rolling across the sky. Two figures raced through the woods—one in front, the other desperately chasing behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the head was Tachibana Kyūjō, grinning confidently as he noticed the older man still struggling to catch up. He came to a sudden stop, pivoted on one foot, and turned to face Kuwajima Jigorō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a barrage of thunder-charged sword slashes erupted from his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thunder Breathing: Sixth Form – Rumble and Flash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jigorō's eyes widened as the wave of attacks surged toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the—!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brat! You really think it's okay to open with that kind of attack on your old master!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cursing under his breath, Jigorō raised his Nichirin Blade and braced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp clash of blades rang out through the forest, sparks flying with every strike—each one laced with streaks of gold that lit up the trees around them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strike after strike collided with explosive precision, as if the two were measuring each other's limits. But it was clear—Kyūjō was firmly in control of the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He parried Jigorō's swings with ease, his movements fluid and relaxed. And somehow, he still found time to mock his teacher mid-battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How's that, Oyaji? Feeling tired yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"C'mon, even my ancestors could block that weak slash.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vein twitched visibly on Jigorō's temple. With a growl, he tightened his grip and swung with all his strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō remained unshaken. Calm and precise, he deflected each attack at just the right spot—hitting the exact point where the strike's force would collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The perfect harmony of instinct and technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their duel raged on. But it didn't take long before the signs of fatigue started to show on Jigorō's aging frame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swings slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His balance wavered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Kyūjō barely looked winded. Just a few beads of sweat on his forehead—and that was it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching his student, Jigorō felt a heavy realization settle in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn... there's no way I can beat this kid anymore…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before that thought could fully take root, Kyūjō blocked one last swing, then leapt lightly back and landed with a casual grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, Oyaji. Let's call it a draw.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jigorō scowled as he sheathed his blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A draw!? Don't mess with me! If you're not satisfied, let's go for three hundred more rounds!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō laughed softly. His teacher might be exhausted, but his pride was as fiery as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've been holding back this whole time, and you still couldn't land a solid hit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honestly… you might be more stubborn than you are strong, Oyaji.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The truth was undeniable. Ever since Kyūjō's battle with the Lower Moon demon—Luka—his strength had skyrocketed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had pierced into the Transparent World, gained full control over his body, and now with Thunder Breathing, his speed and explosive power had shot through the roof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Kenshin Tōmei, the sixth sense of a master swordsman, paired with the Transparent World, Kyūjō could read his opponent's movements and weaknesses with terrifying clarity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing was hidden from his eyes anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Combined with the raw speed and piercing might of Thunder Breathing, he had become something akin to a living thunderbolt. A walking blade of destruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against slower enemies, they'd be cut down before they could even react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Against slightly faster ones, his refined technique and combat intuition would seal their fate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the peak of the battlefield, only two names stood as true challenges—Dōma, Upper Moon Two, and Akaza, Upper Moon Three.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Akaza, a pure close-combat specialist, Kyūjō was confident he could win outright. The Transparent World was the perfect counter to Akaza's instinctual fighting style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Dōma… was trickier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because he was stronger—but because his Blood Demon Art interfered with breathing rhythms. It threw off the foundation of any Breathing Technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Kyūjō wasn't worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he couldn't kill Dōma cleanly, he was certain he wouldn't lose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And beyond those two… there were only two true enemies left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kokushibō, the Upper Moon One.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And standing above all—Muzan Kibutsuji, the Demon King himself, the origin of every curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ironically, Kyūjō didn't consider Muzan the most frightening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His immortality, regeneration, and survival instincts made him difficult to kill—but in terms of pure swordsmanship, Kokushibō was far more dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the original swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The creator of Moon Breathing, and even as a demon, he retained his Demon Slayer Mark, his swordsmanship, and—rumor had it—he too had mastered the Transparent World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was the true peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A demon who had once walked the path of a true swordsman, now bound by fate to serve the Demon King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō wasn't in a rush.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only fifteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real story wouldn't begin for another seven or eight years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though... something in his gut told him—Muzan might not last that long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, just past noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō stood beside Jigorō at the city gates of Tōshō. The two were waiting for the arrival of the Demon Slayer Corps' supreme leader—Kagaya Ubuyashiki.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jigorō looked down the road, then turned to Kyūjō with a solemn expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kyūjō. Before Oyakata-sama arrives, I want you to remember one thing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You might not know him well yet, but please—treat him with the respect he deserves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't doubt Kyūjō's manners. But still, as his teacher, Jigorō felt it was his duty to say it out loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō just laughed and replied cheerfully,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eh, don't say 'your leader,' Oyaji. Isn't he our leader now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm officially part of the Demon Slayer Corps too, remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jigorō paused for a moment, then smiled wryly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…That's true. You really are something else, Kyūjō…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Kyūjō, the title of \"leader\" wasn't too different from \"company president\" back in his old world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though… compared to those corporate overlords, this new boss seemed a lot more decent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a horse-drawn carriage slowly approached from the far end of the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage itself looked unremarkable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man driving it—did not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A towering figure stood upright at the front, eyes gently closed as he guided the horses with flawless control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite his blindness, the cart never once veered off course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence was overwhelming, like a living stone statue come to life. Calm, immovable, yet undeniably powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō stared in stunned silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…Wait. You're telling me he's blind? And he's driving like that? Don't tell me… he's awakened a sixth sense too?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened as he realized who this man was—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himejima Gyōmei, the Stone Hashira.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✨ Special thanks to my newest Patreon supporters!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your support keeps this series alive and growing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>$10 – Joseph Sepulveda, Big Brizzz\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>📚 Want to read more chapters or get early access?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join my Patreon here:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>🔗 patreon.com\u002FFaaanzKun\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Enjoy 9 chapters ahead of WebNovel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Get 1-2 new chapters every day exclusively on Patreon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>> Already caught up with the latest chapter on WebNovel?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continue the journey early for just:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>$5\u002Fmonth\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Join now and dive deeper into the story—weeks ahead of public release!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you for your amazing support 💖\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>",1218,"2026-06-06T13:14:23.720Z",1,"novelbin.me","64e739143349889d876aff256f7b4485cbc65cf261390394563f85d5fb99cce4","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-12","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-10",389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]