Chapter 187: Riezel's Reputation

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Chapter 187: Riezel's Reputation The conditions to awaken the Transparent World, true to its nature, remained vague and ambiguous. It was said that one could awaken this ability after giving their all and enduring pain, but just like the Demon Slayer Mark and the Bright Red Nichirin Sword, had no one else fulfilled these conditions before? Certainly not. What this world didn't lack was people who had given their all and endured immense pain, but how many of them had awakened the Transparent World among them? For this reason, the Transparent World must also have other conditions to awaken. Otherwise, Akaza wouldn't have pursued this domain for over a hundred years, only to come up empty-handed. Many Hashira successfully awakened the Demon Slayer Mark and the Bright Red Nichirin Sword in the original work, but when it came to the Transparent World, the number of people who could awaken it was scarce, only two to three people. Therefore, in Riezel's view, the Transparent World should be considered the most difficult of the three abilities to awaken. In the original work, there was a flashback scene where Tanjirou's father mentioned the Transparent World. —The important thing is the right breath and the right movement. —Exert maximum force with minimal movement, and gradually, your mind will become transparent. —In the beginning, you must remember the movement and the feeling, pick up these elements, open your five senses, and understand your entire body shape down to every blood vessel. —At this moment, it will truly be painful, feeling like continuing to struggle will only lead to a dead end. But after remembering and absorbing many things, remove unnecessary parts, leaving only what is necessary for the movement, and close off the rest. —When people want to listen carefully to a sound, they close their eyes, right? Similarly, choose the most necessary thing in that instant. —Over time, the opening and closing of blood vessels and muscles in the body will be as simple and rapid as blinking, and then the light will appear, and the path will open. —When the mind becomes transparent, you can see the Transparent World, which is the domain reached after giving your all and enduring pain. From what Riezel knew, this scene was probably the most detailed information mentioned in the original work about how to awaken the Transparent World. It was also because of recalling this past memory that, at the end of the story, Tanjirou successfully awakened the Transparent World. Referring to this memory, combined with his own practical experience, Riezel ultimately concluded. 'I can awaken the Transparent World probably because during the evolution of Sun Breathing, I gradually understood the correct breath and movement. Furthermore, to ensure the smooth flow of my breathing and magical energy throughout my entire body, I maximized the use of my five senses, which in turn, helped me comprehend my entire body shape down to every blood vessel.' 'In this situation, the pain I felt at that time might not only have been due to the attempt at evolving Sun Breathing but also because unknowingly, I touched upon the conditions for awakening the Transparent World.' 'And then, after three months, as the evolved Sun Breathing gradually completed, my body subconsciously remembered all the essentials and movements. In the end, I naturally learned how to concentrate, shutting off unnecessary senses, clearing my mind, and enabling me to use the Transparent World.' Until this point, Riezel finally understood why he could directly awaken the Transparent World. So, after taking this into account, he began to summarize the method to awaken the Transparent World. 'Firstly, one must learn to concentrate, intensely so, allowing one's senses to expand, fully recognizing the correct shape of the human body, reaching the point where even every blood vessel can be distinctly felt.' 'Endure the torment brought upon the mind and nerves by this intense concentration, until one can adeptly switch their senses and shut down unnecessary ones.' 'When the nerves withstand unbearable pain brought on by intense concentration, they become resilient, undergo a transformation, and the mind becomes transparent.' 'At that moment, the Transparent World is born...' 'I see, the trick lies in concentration!' Riezel grasped the crucial point. Clearly, this theory was also confirmed in the original work. In the original work, Gyoumei, Muichirou, and Obanai eventually awakened the Transparent World. At that time, it was because they wanted to see through their opponent's movements, focusing all their attention on identifying their enemy's weaknesses, that they successively awakened the Transparent World. "No fucking way!" Indeed, this was the reaction of the members of the Demon Slayer Corps. Having spent considerable time in the Demon Slayer Corps and with Riezel having appeared for less than a few months, how could they know how strong he truly was? Even if some claimed that Riezel had single-handedly slain multiple Upper Ranks during the demon invasion, it was merely an astonishing feat to hear about. Without witnessing it firsthand, they couldn't feel its impact. In contrast, it was the Hashira they felt awe for. Many in the Demon Slayer Corps had seen the Hashira display their prowess, even many Kakushi had witnessed the battles of the Hashira with their own eyes. In their eyes, the Hashira were undoubtedly powerful figures, akin to gods. Even the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki were not their match. Because of this, whether they were Demon Slayers or the Kakushi, they all greatly respected the Hashira. Many couldn't help but kneel and bow their heads in front of the Hashira, showing reverence in their demeanor. Yet, someone told them that powerful figures like the Hashira had been taken for special training by the current head instructor? It was hard not to doubt the truth of this. However, this doubt completely disappeared a few days later. The reason was simple. After nearly a month, the training ground near the Swordsmith Village was finally completed, allowing all members of the Demon Slayer Corps to enter for training. Needless to say, on the first day the training ground was officially opened, they witnessed a scene that was truly unforgettable and awe-inspiring. *BOOM!* *BOOM!* *BOOM!* Amidst rumbling sounds, the powerful Hashira, who were akin to gods in their eyes, were blasted out by explosions, falling to the ground and rolling a great distance in a sorry state, one by one. Moreover, in the center of the explosions, Riezel stood still, holding a Nichirin Sword shimmering with a red light that emitted high temperatures, reprimanding the fallen Hashira. "How many times have I told you, don't just rely on your eyes and intuition to observe my movements, open all five senses, observe yourself first, then observe me!" "Discard unnecessary movements, discard unnecessary perceptions, concentrate!" "Focus!" "Again!" Under Riezel's reprimand, all the Hashira staggered to their feet one by one, covered in dust and ash, looking extremely pitiful. Even Shinobu and Mitsuri, who were regarded as goddesses, now looked like two little mongrels, with a dusty and dirty appearance. ""HAAAAHHHHHH—!!!"" All the Hashira shouted in unison, attacking Riezel together once again. *BOOOM!* After the loud noise, with the explosion sweeping through, they were once again thrown out like trash, rolling to the ground. Witnessing this scene, the members of the Demon Slayer Corps were stunned senseless. Inevitably, they looked toward Riezel with fear in their eyes. "He actually subdued all the Hashira...?" From that day on, no one questioned Riezel's strength anymore.

Chapter 187: Riezel's Reputation

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