Danmachi: Voyager of Worlds Ability

[6] : Going Back to Danmachi

"A duel?"

When Tanjirou heard Mika's question, he first showed a puzzled expression, followed by joy.

It had been half a year since Tanjirou had completed his training.

In the past six months, Sakonji Urokodaki had not taught him any new techniques, so Tanjirou had to repeatedly polish the skills he had learned before.

However, despite all of this grinding, he still couldn't achieve his goal.

He still couldn't split the rock in front of him.

This made him quite anxious.

Unlike his continuous progress in the past, Tanjirou now received no feedback, causing his mental state to deteriorate and his overall condition to worsen.

Therefore, Mika's suggestion brought Tanjirou great joy.

After all, it was only through sparring that he could find out his shortcomings.

"Shall we begin?"

"Of course!"

Seeing that Tanjirou agreed, Mika's smile widened slightly.

Drawing his sword and grasping the hilt with both hands, Mika and Tanjirou quickly assumed a fighting stance and watched each other.

In the next moment, Tanjirou was the first to strike.

He swung his sword at the nearby Mika.

To Mika, Tanjirou's swordsmanship had improved significantly compared to his swordsmanship half a year ago.

In terms of precision, speed, and strength, this strike was perfectly executed.

But for Mika, there was no mystery in the strike.

Accurately parrying Tanjirou's sword, Mika quickly took the offensive.

From that first strike, Mika had seen through Tanjirou's swordsmanship, for they were both taught by the same master and shared identical techniques.

Currently, Tanjirou's swordsmanship was still at an improving level, far from reaching its peak.

Especially regarding the most important breathing techniques.

He still had to integrate them into his flesh and bones.

"It seems I have to give you a lesson, Tanjirou!"

With a change in his breathing rhythm, Mika's physical abilities received a significant boost.

Immediately, Mika entered the state of "Total Concentration Breathing", enhancing his body's abilities.

Then, with a single swing, Mika disarmed Tanjirou and disrupted his stance.

He then struck Tanjirou with the flat of his blade, knocking him to the ground.

"Although I graduated six months after you, don't think that you left me far behind. I was never far behind you."

"Tanjirou, training is about cultivating yourself, refining your mind. The techniques Urokodaki-sensei taught us are universal. To improve them, you must first make them your own."

"And then keep refining them."

"The process of refinement is extremely tedious and boring. You may not see any progress, but don't get discouraged. Keep going, and eventually the end of the road will appear beneath your feet.

Watching the thoughtful Tanjirou sitting on the ground, Mika shared his understanding.

Then he turned and left.