[{"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-33":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},1676067,2141,"Chapter 33 33: Burning Soul","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-33",33,"\u003Cp>Akaza's eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him stood a man who should've long since reached his limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet Tachibana Kyūjō was still there—his blood-soaked Nichirin Blade raised high, pushing back against Kokushibō, the strongest of the Upper Moons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even matching him—blow for blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This human… he's a monster.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That thought echoed in Akaza's heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never seen Muzan-sama's full power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But right now, it felt like the peak of what this world could offer… was radiating from Kyūjō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Kokushibō, who had been locked in this endless battle since dusk, was beginning to feel it—not just in his body, but deep in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been fighting all night long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky, once lit by a full moon and a blanket of stars, was now pitch-black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dawn was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why won't you die?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why do you keep dragging this out?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you actually believe this will change anything?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thoughts raged inside Kokushibō's mind, but he no longer had the will to shout them aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All he cared about now… was ending this battle before the sun rose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every second Kyūjō stayed alive… every second closer to morning… only tightened the noose around his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moon Breathing – Sixth Form: Perpetual Night, Lonely Moon – Incessant!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive arcing slash, laced with rage, screamed toward Kyūjō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō didn't block.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shifted—just barely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reading the flow of the attack, he moved with precision, conserving every bit of energy he had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body… was far past its limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every muscle in him screamed like it was tearing apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his Nichirin Blade—it had never felt so heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was fighting on willpower alone now. His body should've given out long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just a little more… just a few more seconds…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every moment closer to the rising sun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moon Breathing – Eighth Form: Moon-Dragon Ringtail!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tidal wave of slicing energy burst from Kokushibō's twisted sword—Kyokokukamusari.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The long-range strike split the ground as it roared toward Kyūjō.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Kokushibō, the man in front of him looked more like a corpse than a warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even so, he couldn't stop the furious snarl that formed on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just die already! No human could ever defeat me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō didn't move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in those black-and-white eyes—so clear and calm—there was no fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"About five minutes until sunrise… It's time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō drew his entire consciousness inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dull thud of his fading heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he didn't hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced his heart to beat harder—to burn brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lit his soul on fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pushed beyond the limit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flame Hashira Rengoku Kyojurō, in another time, would one day use this same forbidden technique against Akaza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A technique that burned away the user's very lifespan in exchange for overwhelming power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Kyūjō… already bore the Demon Slayer Mark—a sign that marked him for death before age twenty-five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he had only nine years left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is that enough time?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can I buy even a few more minutes before the sun rises?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That's why he had waited this long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already changed the course of this world's future…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether for better or worse—I don't know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if I'm going to die here—then I'll give everything I have.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of golden-blue lightning exploded from Kyūjō's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart thundered to life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each beat surged with power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body trembled as strength flooded back in—a storm rising from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes blazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning patterns glowed across his skin—marking his arms, his face, his very soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō raised his blade and roared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"KOKUSHIBŌ!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Electricity surged once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Nichirin Blade turned crimson—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Crimson Blade, glowing with the power to slay demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slashed once—and shattered the massive crescent slash coming toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, from the force of his aura alone—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kokushibō saw him again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The shadow of that man—the one person who had once stood above him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, the feeling was even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— — —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Off to the side, Akaza watched in silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His emotions twisted and tangled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō had fought all night long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By all logic, his body should've collapsed hours ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…each time he fell, he stood back up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now… now he was pushing back one of the most powerful demons in existence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Part of Akaza didn't want to interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something sacred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the man who had saved his life just hours ago—Kokushibō—was now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…being cornered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The demon swordsman's back was against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Akaza hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as he hesitated, Kyūjō's blade sliced through Kokushibō's right arm—severing the hand holding his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One more step—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō's next slash aimed straight for Kokushibō's neck!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the demon wasn't done yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted his body—manipulating the blades growing from his flesh—to barely deflect the killing blow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How long had it been…?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since someone had pushed him this far?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his brother—the only one who had ever truly defeated him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No other swordsman had ever reached this level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kyūjō stood at death's door—and still threatened to kill him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I can't lose!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter what!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he had to throw away all pride—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if it meant abandoning all honor—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as he won, that would be enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He clenched his jaw and shouted into the night:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AKAZA!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing just standing there?! The sun's almost up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't tell me you're planning to defy Muzan-sama's orders?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akaza turned toward the east.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first golden light of dawn was beginning to peek over the distant mountains.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no time left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fists tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't want to interrupt this duel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn't want to sully the battle between warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He owed Kokushibō a life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, that debt had to be paid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He jumped into the fray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, the pressure bearing down on Kokushibō lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Kyūjō—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—now faced a crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how strong a Hashira he was…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how high his power soared...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't a demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he ignored Akaza—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single strike could be fatal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, with time running out…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The real fight was just beginning.\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 35+ chapters ahead of WebNovel\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>✅ Get 2 new chapters every day exclusively on Patreon\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>",1109,"2026-06-06T13:14:23.720Z",1,"novelbin.me","d915005d5d68c3a838afc1b1afdeb968edc1bde3f8f97503768abe59a6d7f193","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-34","from-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-chapter-32",389,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ffrom-thunder-breathing-to-the-multiverse-cover.jpg"]