[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong-":3,"chapter-this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-79":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","This Pillar in Demon Slayer Is Extremely Strong but Overly Cautious",{"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},2336005,4566,"Chapter 79","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-79",79,"\u003Cp>Time passed like a white horse darting through a crack, another two months gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After completing his patrol, Zero returned early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed the Butterfly House, a sudden gale swept past him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could make out what it was, it vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? What just ran by?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hummm…!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another gale swept past, and this time he heard someone shouting, “Help!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Zero could think further, the distant figure suddenly stopped, turned back, and came to stand before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, she snatched the Sun Wheel Scythe from Zero’s hand and inspected it thoroughly from head to toe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Zero recognize who it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel Tomb Ying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel Tomb, satisfied that the Sun Wheel Scythe was undamaged, shoved it back into Zero’s arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she continued chasing after him, still clutching her kitchen knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So… the one being chased just now must have been Tanjiro?” Zero thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vaguely remembered that Tanjiro’s Nichirin Blade had broken during his battle with Lower Moon Five at the Spider Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry! Sorry!! I’m so sorry!!! Aaaahhh!!! Help!!!” Tanjiro screamed as he ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Steel Tomb paid no heed, chasing Tanjiro with a kitchen knife, her eyes filled with bitter rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You broke my blade! I’ll kill you!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel Tomb looked determined to see this through—she wouldn’t rest until she’d beaten Tanjiro senseless to purge her resentment!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After circling the Butterfly House again, Tanjiro suddenly noticed Zero ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cried out: “Zero-brother! Help me!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he dared not stop—if he did, Steel Tomb would surely beat him to a pulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero rubbed his chin in thought, then turned and entered the Butterfly House.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, he appeared atop the Butterfly House’s wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sat there, legs dangling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his arms he held a watermelon cut in half, spoon in hand, eating as he watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My head may fall, my blood may spill, but I won’t stop eating watermelon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after living for thousands of years, he still cherished the mindset of eating watermelon and watching the show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, not long after he began eating, another figure appeared beside the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a fireman’s mask similar to Steel Tomb’s, and also held half a watermelon in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind his back were two large wooden crates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, Lord Zero.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hello, who are you?” Zero didn’t recognize the man, but out of politeness, he greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Tetsuyama, the bladesmith responsible for forging weapons for Lord Inosuke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. Pleased to meet you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Zero, I’ve heard of your deeds. And thank you for allowing our bladesmith village to see the legendary Red Blade once again. The village chief sent me to tell you—if you have time, please visit our bladesmith village! We’re deeply grateful for the information you provided.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several years ago, Steel Tomb delivered the Sun Wheel Scythe to Zero.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, Zero activated the Crimson Blade, making Steel Tomb overjoyed—she had seen the legendary Red Blade again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon returning to the bladesmith village, she reported this to the village chief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chief was stunned upon hearing it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, he informed Steel Tomb, Tetsuyama, and the other bladesmiths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He told them that if they ever encountered Zero of the Demon Slayer Corps, they must invite him to visit the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Zero had fulfilled the lifelong dream of every bladesmith.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re too kind—if I get the chance, I’ll definitely come!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting briefly, the two resumed eating watermelon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Tanjiro was chased by Steel Tomb for over an hour, and Zero finished several watermelons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>……\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several hours later, Tanjiro and Inosuke watched Steel Tomb and Tetsuyama depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Tetsuyama left in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not because of anything else—only because Inosuke had smashed several deep gashes into the Nichirin Blades he had forged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helplessly, Tanjiro kept apologizing to Tetsuyama on Inosuke’s behalf, until Tetsuyama finally relented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he remained deeply angry inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hey, Tanjiro, looks like you’ve recovered well! Your spirits aren’t bad!” Zero appeared behind Tanjiro and Inosuke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Zero-brother!” Tanjiro turned, startled, then gave a helpless smile: “Zero-brother, don’t tease me—I nearly died…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inosuke: So fast! When did he get behind me?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry, Tanjiro. Don’t let Steel Tomb’s appearance fool you—she’s just a hard exterior with a soft heart.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“R-Really? Is that true?” Tanjiro was doubtful, but chose to believe—his nose had already sensed it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the two spoke, Inosuke left first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Zero, he still felt an inexplicable pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, by the way, Zero-brother, I have something to ask you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have you heard of the ‘God of Fire Dance’?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, I know. Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, during my battle with Lower Moon Five at Spider Mountain, I remembered something my father said—I used the God of Fire Dance in combat…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Tanjiro recounted the events of his battle with Lower Moon Five months ago at Spider Mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero listened, thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tanjiro, can you demonstrate the ‘God of Fire Dance’ for me? I need to confirm something!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? I can, but using the God of Fire Dance has side effects.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just demonstrate the movements—no need to use your Breathing Technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see. Understood, Zero-brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the Butterfly House, they went to the rear courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro took up a wooden sword and performed every movement of the God of Fire Dance, meticulously from start to finish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero activated his [Analysis Glasses] to analyze whether the God of Fire Dance truly matched his earlier hypothesis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, Tanjiro finished performing the God of Fire Dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he hadn’t used Breathing, his lungs still burned slightly, as if scorched by fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes were soaked with sweat from his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh… Zero-brother… how is it…?” Tanjiro asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Analyzing…?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Estimated time: 5 minutes]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the information from his [Analysis Glasses], Zero said: “Tanjiro, I need time to investigate. I’ll give you an answer tomorrow.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so? Then thank you, Zero-brother!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, go rest well and recover your strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Zero-brother.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero returned to his residence. As soon as he opened his room, two figures lunged at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you’re back!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, I’m back. But… why is Nezuko here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his arms, little Nezuko was nuzzling his chest with a sweet smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A few days before your patrol, Tanjiro brought her over. He said he wanted Nezuko to spend more time with family.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood—Tanjiro and Nezuko hadn’t properly reunited with family in years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He approved of this decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed little Nezuko on the bed to play with Xiao Yue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he sat at his desk, took out a notebook and pen, and began recording the God of Fire Dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Analyzing… Analysis complete]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[God of Fire Dance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Original name: Sun Breathing]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Information: The God of Fire Dance, also known as Sun Breathing; centuries ago, the original Breathing Swordsmaster, Kyojuro Rengoku, participated in the siege against Muzan. But his brother Kyojuro’s betrayal caused the operation to fail, and Muzan vanished without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, Kyojuro Rengoku was expelled from the Demon Slayer Corps, yet he never abandoned his resolve to destroy Muzan Kibutsuji.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To find and personally eliminate Kibutsuji Muzan, Kyojuro Rengoku traveled across the land hunting for Muzan’s whereabouts, and during his pursuit, he rescued the Kamado family—Kamado Tanjiro, a charcoal seller—from a demon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To repay Kyojuro Rengoku for saving their lives, Tanjiro invited him to stay at their home temporarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, during their conversation, Kyojuro Rengoku expressed regret over having failed to kill Kibutsuji Muzan himself, and he hoped to pass his legacy to a worthy successor—but he never found one who satisfied him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After understanding Kyojuro Rengoku’s thoughts, Kamado Tanjiro declared his intention to pass on the “Sun Breathing” and the “Flower Earring,” even though he was merely a charcoal seller with no ability to wield sword techniques—he would still carry forward this hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After recognizing Tanjiro’s resolve, Kyojuro Rengoku taught him all his skills; once Tanjiro understood them, Kyojuro Rengoku gave him the earring as a token and set out again to continue his unfinished mission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passed down through generations, Sun Breathing became known as “God of Fire Dance,” continuing its legacy. The Kamado family’s ancestral dance was performed to pray to the “Great Fire God” for safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So that’s how it is… If that’s the case, then it should be possible now…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then input a command into the [Analysis Glasses].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Search “Sun Breathing”]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Searching… Search successful]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sun Breathing]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Founder: Kyojuro Rengoku]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Derived Breathing Styles: Moon, Rock, Water, Thunder, Flame, Wind]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sun Breathing Techniques: Circular Dance, Azure Sky, Crimson Mirror of the Sun, Illusory Rainbow, Fire Cart, Scorching Bone Flame, Radiant Surge, Flying Wheel Heatwave, Slanting Sun Turn, Radiant Grace, Sun Halo Dragon Head Dance, Flame Dance]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Note: Due to Sun Breathing’s immense power, its use generates an intense heat like the midday sun, demanding exceptional mental fortitude and physical endurance.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm…” Looking at this data, Zero felt the “God of Fire Dance”—that is, “Sun Breathing”—was not as simple as it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There seemed to be… something more beneath it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, Zero even suspected that Sun Breathing’s techniques were not as straightforward as the [Analysis Glasses] described.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least, not twelve techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a reason for this thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, “First Form: Circular Dance” and “Twelfth Form: Flame Dance” sounded nearly identical in name, and their movements appeared to connect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wait… connect…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A vision suddenly flashed in his mind—he replayed the techniques, combining them with Tanjiro’s earlier movements, over and over in his thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to a fresh page in his notebook and wrote down each technique of “Sun Breathing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Circular Dance… Flame Dance… beginning and end echo, seamlessly linked… Could it be…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero suspected Sun Breathing had a Thirteenth Form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His suspicion arose because, if Forms One through Twelve were performed in sequence, they could form a perfect, continuous cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also remembered Tanjiro telling him that his father, Kamado Tanjirō, could dance the God of Fire Dance for days on end during heavy snowfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also told him that with correct breathing, one could accomplish feats beyond ordinary human capability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, he deduced: performing Forms One through Twelve in sequence created a cycle—that was the Thirteenth Form!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No doubt, Tanjiro’s father achieved his endurance in the snow precisely because of this cycle, combined with the breathing technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who would’ve thought there were so many hidden depths… The world is vast, full of wonders… though Nihon isn’t that big…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why do Water Breathing techniques feel so similar to Sun Breathing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero had previously analyzed Water Breathing, and now, seeing Sun Breathing, he noticed overlapping techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, First Form: Water Surface Slash resembled Circular Dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second Form: Water Wheel and Third Form: Flowing Dance bore resemblance to Fire Cart and Sun Halo Dragon Head Dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Seventh Form: Dew Ripple Strike was nearly identical to Radiant Surge, among others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fascinating—could these two breathing styles be combined? No, Water is soft and yielding, while Sun Breathing generates searing heat; Water overcomes Fire, yet Fire also overcomes Water.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tanjiro said using God of Fire Dance left him with severe side effects—what if he blended both styles? Could that reduce the backlash?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then his attacks would surpass Water Breathing in power, and his endurance would outlast God of Fire Dance! Perhaps this could compensate for Tanjiro’s lack of mastery in God of Fire Dance!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recorded all these thoughts in his notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he took another blank sheet and selected part of what he’d written to transcribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also noted down his idea of combining Water Breathing with God of Fire Dance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would give it to Tanjiro tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope this helps you…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, he stretched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unnoticed, Nezuko had appeared between Zero’s legs, her head poking out, staring blankly at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nezuko, how did you get here?! Where’s Xiao Yue?” He quickly picked her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, I’m here… Please save me!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh… this…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero realized Xiao Yue had been bound into a tight bundle by Nezuko and stuffed inside her own chest, leaving only her small head exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the spot was precisely Nezuko’s bosom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How did you end up here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wah… Master, Nezuko thinks I’m a toy…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...That must’ve been tough, Xiao Yue.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nezuko gazed at Zero with innocent eyes, then reached into her shirt and pulled Xiao Yue out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t Nezuko’s fault—sometimes she saw Xiao Yue resting in Zero’s pocket and assumed Xiao Yue was cold, so she imitated him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero smiled helplessly, took Xiao Yue, untied her bindings, and placed her on his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the door, Kamado Kie was holding a tray of late-night snacks; seeing this, she quietly turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One month later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zero returned to the Demon Slayer Corps from the Rengoku household.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After organizing the data he needed, he visited the Rengoku residence and spoke with Rengoku Tengen about Sun Breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Rengoku Tengen was furious, believing all breathing styles were merely derivatives of Sun Breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how powerful, none could surpass the origin: Sun Breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zero placed several sheets of paper before Rengoku Tengen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They contained selected key findings from his investigation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether to read them or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Rengoku Tengen’s choice—Zero would not interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shortly after Zero left, Rengoku Tengen hesitated, then picked up the papers and read them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his way back, Zero encountered Rengoku Kyojuro and greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kyojuro, how have you been?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wu Mu, Zero, long time no see!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Off on another mission?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, we just received new intel—our dispatched swordsmen were severely wounded! Several have lost contact…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then continued: “Moreover, over forty civilians have been affected—we can’t ignore this. And this time, it might very well be an Upper Moon demon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that so?” Zero fell into thought at Kyojuro’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dispatched swordsmen were all under his own evaluation—they were among the most elite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If even they were crippled or killed, it could indeed be an Upper Moon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It might truly be an Upper Moon demon, as Kyojuro suggested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then you must be careful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I’ll protect everyone, hahaha!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Zero’s gaze, Kyojuro turned and walked away with grace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Forget it. I’ll finish patrolling my own area first, then join Kyojuro. I have a feeling this mission of his will be deadly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>………\u003C\u002Fp>",2360,"2026-06-20T21:22:22.338Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d2a531ed1f215041785333aba4a296bb1fb5c5a4959f63f2cb7c5125f59ddef3","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-80","this-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--chapter-78",128,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthis-pillar-in-demon-slayer-is-extremely-strong--cover.jpg"]