Spar

"Have you heard? Senior Garou and Senior Aomori are going to spar again."

"Really? Let's go watch."

The disciples who heard the news formed a large circle. Garou and Aomori stood facing each other, locking eyes, each seeing the determination in the other.

They were determined not to lose!

"Ahem, you all should observe carefully. Don't just watch the excitement. Later, I will have you analyze this match." Bang first warned the disciples who were watching, then turned to Garou and Aomori and said, "The key is to find your own flaws during the match. Winning or losing is secondary. Also, stop when I say so."

The first sentence was mainly addressed to Aomori, and the second to Garou.

"Master Bang, I will make good use of this opportunity."

"Don't worry, old man, I will teach him well."

Bang glanced around and nodded. "Then, let the match begin!"

Garou and Aomori assumed the same stance, facing each other for a few seconds before Garou launched the first attack.

Like a ferocious wolf, he leaped toward Aomori, fists turning into wolf fangs, aiming straight for Aomori's neck. Aomori also struck back, his movements graceful like a crane, pecking at the wolf's waist.

Garou frowned, redirecting his attack towards Aomori's counter, and Aomori adjusted his defense accordingly.

In just a moment, they exchanged blows multiple times, but neither gained an advantage.

Having sparred with Aomori multiple times before, Garou knew that his usual tactics wouldn't work against him. He grunted and added his other hand to the fight, launching a flurry of attacks from various angles like a tide.

"It's here! It's the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist!" exclaimed a disciple.

Previously, Aomori had always been defeated by Senior Garou's Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.

But today was different.

"I see it!" Aomori took a deep breath and also unleashed the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist, using deflection techniques to neutralize Garou's attacks one by one.

The onlookers were amazed.

"So fast! So strong!"

"Senior Garou is indeed worthy of being the senior brother. I can't block any of those attacks."

"But Senior Aomori is also impressive, managing to block all the attacks."

"Hey, I remember Senior Aomori has only been here for less than three months, while Senior Garou has been practicing for several years."

"Senior Aomori might be a rare martial arts genius once in a hundred years. It seems he'll surpass Senior Garou soon."

"Idiot, don't say that out loud, or we'll be beaten to a pulp..."

With folded arms, Bang nodded slightly. Aomori's progress exceeded his expectations. In just over two months, he had grown from a beginner to someone with considerable skill. It seemed he was indeed a once-in-a-lifetime talent.

"God favors me, allowing this old man to encounter two geniuses. With this, my martial arts legacy should be passed down intact. If only they could get along," he thought.

Garou's hostility toward Aomori was evident, and Bang agreed to their spar to make Garou understand Aomori better.

As for whether there would be any trouble, Bang stated confidently that as long as he was present, nothing would happen.

'Damn it!' Garou hadn't expected Aomori to improve so much. He couldn't believe Aomori could block all his attacks. 'And what's with his strength?'

Each time their fists clashed, the force transmitted from Aomori's side made his hands numb. Just last time, he was like a punching bag, enduring the hits without much effect.

The discussions among the spectators made Garou even more frustrated. He kicked Aomori away with a roundhouse kick, his lowered arms trembling slightly.

"Interesting, very interesting. This is how it should be," Garou bent down, his expression becoming more frightening. "I'll take this seriously now. Don't die on me, Aomori."

"Then I'll use all my strength as well." Sensing the danger, Aomori quickly adjusted his breathing rhythm, activating the Thunder Breathing technique, surrounded by visible electricity.

This was the first time Aomori had used Thunder Breathing in the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist dojo.

"What's that? Electricity? Superpowers?" Garou was wary, halting his attack preparations.

Bang was also surprised. "Could it be..."

Some in the crowd exclaimed in delight, "Finally, Senior Aomori's signature lightning is here!"

"What? What's that?" Most people looked puzzled.

"Don't you know? Senior Aomori, like Master Bang, always fights against evil monsters and is a respected hero. Not only can he control lightning, but he also has angelic healing abilities, so people call him the 'Thunder Angel.'"

"Oh..."

"Evil monsters? Respected hero? Are you kidding me?" Garou, struck by the accurate mention of his weakness, angrily struck out.

Under the exchange of punches and kicks, this time Garou found himself at a disadvantage.

"This fight should be won by Senior Aomori. I didn't expect that," others remarked similarly.

However, as the fight progressed, Aomori felt increasing pressure.

'Faster.' Garou's movements became faster and faster, and Aomori felt he couldn't keep up. 'Is he completely immune to the paralysis effect of electricity? He must have some kind of antagonist plot armor.'

Deflection, blocking, flowing attacks—Garou maximized the techniques of the Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.

If Bang's skill level was 10, Aomori's was only 3, and Senior Garou's was now at 5, the difference was clear.

"If this continues, I'll lose." Aomori gritted his teeth, pushing Senior Garou away and focusing all his strength into one strike.

"All concentrated! Thunder Breathing, First Form: Thunderclap Flash!"

Using his body as a sword and his fist as a tip!

"Darn it, don't underestimate me!" Garou saw the power behind this strike and roared, using all his strength to counterattack, launching a punch diagonally toward Aomori.

At the moment of collision, two hands inserted between them, seemingly gently gripping but exerting an unstoppable force, effortlessly neutralizing both their attacks.

"Master Bang."

"Old man!"

Bang released his hands, crossing them behind his back again. "That's enough, this spar is a draw."

"Alright." Aomori agreed decisively.

"Hmph!" Garou felt aggrieved, but he knew it was impossible to continue fighting and accepted the outcome.

"Both of you, go to the lounge and apply some medicine." Bang instructed.

Although neither of them had landed any real hits on each other, there were some bruises where their fists clashed.

"In fact, I know some healing techniques. Garou, would you like me to help you?" In front of Bang, Aomori didn't mind showing a bit more kindness.

"No need, these minor injuries don't bother me at all." Garou dismissed it carelessly and left on his own.

Once back in his room and behind closed doors, he couldn't keep up the facade anymore. He gritted his teeth and bandaged his hands and feet.

"Aomori, damn it! You can fool others, but not me. Someday, I'll tear off your hypocritical mask." Garou's eyes gleamed with malice. "Hero?"

...

On the other side, Aomori followed Bang back to the lounge.

Seeing the healing technique Aomori used, Bang marveled at its efficacy.

After the treatment, Bang's expression turned serious. "Aomori, during the spar with Garou just now, what you used shouldn't be superpowers, but a breathing technique, right?"

"Breathing technique?" Aomori replied, half-truthfully, "I'm not sure either. I came across this training method by chance. Master Bang, what's a breathing technique?"

"A breathing technique is a martial arts secret that utilizes special breathing methods to inhale large amounts of oxygen in a short period, allowing the body's functions to reach their limits. But at the same time, it also causes damage to the body. Your breathing technique seems slightly different from what I know, focusing more on other aspects while reducing the enhancement of the body. Hence, the harm caused is minimal." Bang explained.

The breathing technique in Demon Slayer is weak because the bodies of people in the Demon Slayer world are not strong enough. If Aomori chooses Bang's breathing technique, his body might collapse as soon as he activates it.

"Cough, well..." Bang felt a little embarrassed, "As a martial artist, I'm always curious about different martial arts. I wonder if Aomori would be willing to show me your breathing technique? Of course, as a return, I'll pass on my lifelong martial arts experience to you."

In fact, Bang's body is too strong, and he has strong control over his body. Stopping bleeding and setting bones is a piece of cake for him. Demon Slayer's breathing technique has minimal effect on him, or he has long entered the realm of "total concentration - constant," a realm Aomori has not yet fully mastered.

Demon Slayer's breathing technique has only inspired him.

So Bang had long planned to take Aomori as his true disciple and pass on his lifelong martial arts experience to Aomori. He just took this opportunity to mention it.

"Of course, I'm willing." Bang is indeed a great teacher. Knowing his character well, Aomori agreed without hesitation.

"Hahaha, good, good, good." Bang laughed heartily.

After that, the two delved deeper into discussions about breathing techniques and Water Stream Rock Smashing Fist.

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