"He's been staying on Mount Fujikasane for the past six months and hasn't come down. That kid Tanjiro is really hardworking." Ryuji said to Sakonji Urokodaki. At the end, he couldn't help but praise Tanjiro.
"He's still a bit lacking in talent compared to you. This test has exceeded his capabilities." Sakonji Urokodaki said leisurely.
Hearing this, Ryuji didn't refute the old man, nor did he worry too much. After all, Tanjiro was the protagonist of this world, so he would definitely be able to do it.
—"Ryuji, come up the mountain with me."
After that, Ryuji followed Sakonji Urokodaki up Mount Fujikasane.
The two of them soon arrived at the testing ground where the giant stone was located. Tanjiro was standing opposite the giant stone, in a posture ready to strike.
Just as Ryuji was about to explain Tanjiro's situation to Sakonji Urokodaki, Sakonji Urokodaki stopped far away, with no intention of going forward to disturb Tanjiro.
Ryuji also looked in the direction where Tanjiro was. By sensing Tanjiro's breathing, he discovered that his breathing had reached its most perfect state. Ryuji was very familiar with this state, after all, he was also proficient in Water Breathing.
It seems like this kid has truly elevated himself!
Sakonji Urokodaki also sensed the change in Tanjiro. Seeing that Tanjiro was about to try to split the giant stone, he didn't go forward to interfere.
In an instant, Tanjiro's body flashed towards the giant stone. As he approached the stone, he swung his sword cleanly, and the stone in front of him was split in half. The cut on the giant stone was incredibly smooth and even.
Seeing this, Sakonji Urokodaki couldn't help but take a deep breath. After a brief moment of shock, he returned to his usual composure.
After splitting the giant stone, Tanjiro's spirit completely returned to reality. Looking at the split stone in front of him, he was completely stunned. He had split the giant stone?
Just as Tanjiro was bewildered, Ryuji and Sakonji Urokodaki walked towards him.
Sensing their footsteps, Tanjiro turned around and looked. After seeing Ryuji and Sakonji Urokodaki, he still hadn't recovered from his shock. Until they reached him, he subconsciously said, "Master, Senior Ryuji!"
Sakonji Urokodaki looked at the split giant stone and said slowly, "I didn't intend to let you participate in the final selection. I don't want to see any more children die. I always thought you couldn't cut the giant stone. It seems like you worked very hard!"
At the end, Sakonji Urokodaki stroked Tanjiro's head.
—"Tanjiro, you're truly an amazing child!"
Facing Sakonji Urokodaki's fatherly affection, Tanjiro, who had been training on Mount Fujikasane for two years, couldn't help but shed tears, deeply moved.
Seeing this, Sakonji Urokodaki embraced Tanjiro.
"You and Ryuji must survive the final selection and come back! Your sister and I will be waiting for you here."
That night, when Tanjiro was brought down the mountain, the wooden house was filled with the aroma of ingredients. This time, the fish broth for the fish slices was exceptionally rich, with all kinds of mountain yam and mushrooms that Ryuji had gathered from the mountain, as well as river clams he had caught in the river.
To celebrate Tanjiro's completion of all his training, Sakonji Urokodaki, as his master, had specially caught a large fish for Tanjiro. Even the fish slices were filleted by Sakonji Urokodaki himself.
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