Nichirin Sword

"Wow, <Lightning Resistance> gives me attack immunity from Lightning attribute Skills Rank B and below, for the beginning, it's quite OP."

"The Lord of the Reincarnation Room is very generous in giving two maximum level passive skills…"

"Besides that <Thunder Breathing> has also reached the max level…"

"Even though the VIT attribute points are decreasing, but compared to the gains gained, the losses are not worth paying attention to."

Rio felt that it was not in vain that he endured being struck by lightning at that time.

Jigoro opened the bedroom door, saw Rio who had come to his senses, he rushed to the bed, then hit Rio's head hard.

*BAMM*

"Ouch, why did Jigoro Sensei hit me?" Rio asked rubbing his hit head.

Jigoro ignored Rio's complaint and said angrily.

"What are you crazy about? You were struck by lightning of your own volition?"

"No normal person would do such a crazy stunt!"

"The power of nature is not something that even demons can take lightly!"

Jigoro couldn't believe his disciple was so unreasonable to be struck by lightning voluntarily.

This is nothing more than seeking death!

Rio who was scolded chose to remain silent, he knew Jigoro wasn't really angry, but this was his way of showing his concern.

"I'm sorry... I won't do that again." Rio spoke with his head down.

"Hahhh… I know you want to become stronger to avenge the death of your parents and reclaim your lost emotions from the Demons."

"But that demon is not an ordinary demon, it is a Twelve Demon Moons moreover that demon among the Twelve Demon Moons is an upper rank 2."

"In these 100 years, none of the Upper Rank members have been successfully exterminated by the Demon Slayer Corps, so there is no need for you to rush."

Jigoro took a deep breath, he knew this disciple seemed to be in a hurry to become strong, he still believed the story that Rio told earlier.

"At least become Hashira (Pillar) before you face the Twelve Demon Moons, don't be hasty Rio."

"With your talent, sooner or later, you will reach Hashira (Pillar) level"

"Alright Jigoro Sensei, I will follow your advice."

Rio just nodded accepting Jigoro's advice, whether he heeded the advice or not, that's a different story.

"I'll get you some food, you must be hungry after being unconscious for 3 days."

Jigoro walked out of the room.

"3 days? No wonder I feel so hungry." Said Rio who felt a rumble in his stomach.

"Still 55 days before the Quest time ends."

"Since I have completely mastered <Thunder Breathing>, after I recover, I will ask Jigoro sensei how to join the Demon Slayer Corps."

Since there was no day countdown in the Rich Status or Quest fields, Rio could only count the days that passed manually.

It wouldn't be funny if he didn't realize the Quest time was over.

Due to the decreased VIT attribute points, plus the medical in the Taisho era wasn't as good as immortal 21, Rio needed a full 2 weeks to fully recover.

In the simple bathroom, Rio looked at himself in the mirror speechless.

"Is this a side effect of being struck by lightning?"

"I became a completely different person!"

If previously Rio had slightly curly black hair, tan skin characteristic of Southeast Asians, an ordinary face that passersby could forget, now he had a very different appearance.

Rio now has asymmetrical white hair that is longer on the right side of his face, his curly hair has become straight.

Him face that used to have several pimples had now disappeared without a trace.

If previously his skin color was tan, now he has white skin like Europeans.

Only the pupils of his eyes remained unchanged and still retained their black color.

Now even if Rio said he was Southeast Asian, no one would believe it. People would think he was East Asian or European.

"Does being struck by lightning have the effect of making people handsome?"

"If I'm not mistaken, that sleeping boy also transformed after being struck by lightning. But only the color of the sleeping boy's hair has changed, he himself has not become more handsome."

"What is this! How will my parents recognize me when I return?"

Rio was now dizzy because of his current appearance change, he was sure that even if he met his parents with this appearance, his parents would definitely not recognize him.

"No wonder Jigoro sensei said he didn't recognize me at first."

On the first day Rio woke up from a coma, Jigoro brought a mirror in front of Rio so he could see himself.

Of course Rio was dumbfounded at the time, but because of <Apathy>, his expression was indifferent.

Jigoro also said the transformation that Rio underwent was most likely related to being struck by lightning.

Rio could only reluctantly accept this explanation.

"Forget about this matter for now, the most important thing now is to complete the quest."

"If the Quest fails, there's no point in thinking about going back."

Rio chose not to dwell on this matter, his top priority was to join the Demon Slayer Corps.

After washing his face, he came out of the bathroom.

In a traditional Japan house...

As a former Hashira (Pillar), although it is not enough to say that he is very rich, it does not mean that Jigoro is poor to the point of not having a home.

He was given a traditional Japanese house of 50 square meters as a tribute to his service as a Demon Slayer.

The reason he lived in the old hut, it was no more his place to enjoy the silence and serenity.

Right now Jigoro and Rio were sitting opposite each other on the tatami mats.

Jigoro was the first to start the conversation:

"Congratulations on your recovery, Rio."

"This is all thanks to Jigoro Sensei who gave me the best care."

What Rio said was true, Jigoro not only hired the best doctor he could find, he also bought a lot of expensive medicine.

"That's no big deal." Jigoro waved his hand, he considered this a trivial matter.

"How about your Thunder Breathing training?" Jigoro asked while sipping the green tea on the table.

Rio is telling the truth:

"I have mastered the six forms of Lightning Breathing attack as well as Total Concentration Breathing."

"Jigoro Sensei, I want to join the Demon Slayer Corps."

"Mmm..."

Jigoro didn't answer immediately, put the cup on the table, after pondering for a while, he replied:

"Since it's your decision, I won't say anything else."

"Take this."

Taking the katana sword that was still in its scabbard from under the table, Jigoro placed the katana in front of Rio.

"A sword?" Rio asked having a guess in his mind.

Seeing Rio looking clueless, Jigoro explained the uniqueness of the sword.

"This is the Nichirin Sword, a special sword made to kill demons."

"Can't a demon be killed other than the Nichirin Sword?" Rio asked his doubts.

"Demons are monstrous creatures, possess supernatural powers, and are especially immortal. But all Demons have a fatal weakness including the Twelve Demon Moons, which is sunlight."

"So Demons operate strictly at night, Demons have very strong physical constitutions and regenerative abilities that make them immune to normal weaponry."

"Demons have the ability to regenerate from any wound easily, even regrow their heads."

"Only the Nichirin Sword, a special weapon made from sun ore with the property of absorbing sunlight, can inflict wounds that threaten demons."

"Simply put, only weapons made of sun ore can kill demons other than sunlight, so the Demon Slayer doesn't have to stick with swords."

"You understand Rio?"

Feeling his throat dry, Jigoro went back to drinking green tea.

"I see, thanks for the explanation Jigoro Sensei." Rio slightly lowered his head in front of Jigoro.

"Mn." Jigoro nodded as proof he accepted his disciple's respect.