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Chapter 1268: Kamado Tanjiro's Law Enforcement!
Goa Kingdom, in front of the Police Station.
Commander Renato, while King Pate screamed, snatched the SVT-40 rifle from a nearby soldier.
With a grim expression, he pulled out the magazine and quickly ejected the ten bullets inside, then squeezed them forcefully.
Instantly, the 7.62*54mmR rifle bullets made of brass in his hand were squeezed against each other under immense pressure, accompanied by crisp metal collision sounds.
Finally, the bullets twisted and cracked, but no familiar black powder flowed out.
This made Commander Renato's expression turn even more ashen.
He remembered that these bullets and rifles were delivered to the Royal Army five months ago.
At that time, they had test-fired them, and not only were there no problems, but they were indeed much better than the flintlocks and round shots they had used before.
Afterward, to let the soldiers familiarize themselves with firearms, he would arrange for people to practice shooting in batches every month.
Similarly, no abnormalities occurred.
The earliest target practice was eight days ago, meaning everything was normal until that day.
Commander Renato fell into thought.
He didn't ask the soldiers about the recent situation, because asking would be pointless.
Every time they finished shooting, they would return the firearms and ammunition to the armory and retrieve them the next time they needed them.
This was King Pate's rule, said to be absorbing the professional military rules of the Demon Slayer World.
But everyone knew that he was just worried about people firing randomly and wasting the bullets he had paid for.
So, when the Royal Army was on patrol and guard duty, they still wore armor and carried spears, and those above the rank of captain wore blades at their waist.
"So, something is wrong with the people in the armory..."
Commander Renato's heart tightened.
The soldiers' guns and ammunition were all taken from them before setting out.
Were they bribed? By Cipher Pol? Or Morgan Company?
But no matter what, the fact was right before his eyes: their guns had become nothing more than flimsy wooden sticks.
"Commander Renato, you've heard it too. We, the police, will arrest King Pat. I advise you to immediately put down your weapons and stop obstructing our law enforcement, otherwise, you will be treated as equally guilty!"
The grown-up Kamado Tanjiro spoke righteously and sternly, his right hand lightly gripping the sword hilt of the Nichirin Blade at his waist.
His serious gaze looked directly into Renato's eyes, truly possessing a dignified aura.
"Hmph, so what? I am of nobility origin and only listen to the king's order."
Commander Renato let out a cold snort, mocking with disdain:
"As for the World Government, from the moment they wanted to strip me of my peerage, they became worthless!"
"In that case, I won't hold back."
Kamado Tanjiro sighed in his heart. In the end, they still had to fight.
"Hahahaha, I'd like to see how you, a kid who hasn't even grown all his hair yet, won't hold back! I don't rely on things like guns!"
Commander Renato threw the rifle, now empty of bullets, to the soldier.
[Swish!]
Then, he quickly drew his long saber from his waist. Instantly, cold light shot out, pointing directly at Kamado Tanjiro.
"Kid from the Other World, I'm going to teach you how to show awe towards a Sea Star expert!"
Although his position as Royal Army Commander was elected internally by the nobility of the Goa Kingdom, he felt his strength was genuine.
He had defeated quite a few pirates who had harassed the port before, and when sparring with Royal Army Commanders from other Kingdoms, he had never lost.
So, he had long earned the nickname 'Strongest Royal Army Commander of the East Blue'.
Coupled with absorbing some Other World resources in recent years, his strength had indeed improved significantly.
For example, in swordsmanship, he had stepped into the Swordsman Realm.
Looking across the East Blue, where there weren't many powerhouses, he could indeed be considered a regional expert.
This made him confident that he could even exchange blows with military officers!
Besides this.
Commander Renato had also read Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which his son had bought.
He knew that Kamado Tanjiro could use Water Breathing, which was the easiest to master among the five major basic styles, but also had the least power.
Despite this, he still took the time in the past few days to research the various forms and sword techniques of Water Breathing, thinking about how to deal with them in combat.
It's worth mentioning.
Since Sun Breathing had been designated as the Celestial Dragons' exclusive training Breathing Style and basic swordsmanship.
So, to avoid taboo, Tesoro had the officials of the Manga Department change Kamado Tanjiro's Sun Breathing to Flame Breathing.
Resulting in this protagonist becoming another version of 'dual cultivation of Water and Fire'.
However, the point that Sun Breathing was created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni was truthfully stated.
At the end, it also mentioned, 'This is the Strongest Breathing Style, and has been designated as the Celestial Dragons' exclusive swordsmanship'.
Therefore, Commander Renato had no idea that Kamado Tanjiro could use Sun Breathing.
If he had known, he might have been very surprised, probably thinking of capturing him and forcing out the secret method of Sun Breathing.
After all, since they had decided to resist the World Government, they naturally wouldn't fear the Celestial Dragons either.
"All Police Officers, listen to my order! The entire Goa Kingdom Royal Army is resisting law enforcement! Arrest them immediately!"
Kamado Tanjiro no longer tolerated it. Since there was no threat from firearms, the safety of the citizens behind him didn't need to be worried about.
"Yes, Warden!"
The Police Officers, numbering only around fifty, showed no fear or nervousness whatsoever when facing the nearly three hundred plus Royal Army Soldiers.
Everyone's gaze was incredibly resolute, and they simultaneously drew the long sabers from their waists, responding in unison with full vigor.
The men behind them also gripped the mops, kitchen knives, benches, and other tools in their hands, looking eager to try.
They had long wanted to beat up these Royal Army bastards, and today seems like a chance!
"Everyone, don't be rash! Just protect yourselves!"
However, Town Chief Woop saw through their intentions and hurriedly shouted to persuade them.
"That's right, civilians, don't interfere! Just leave it to Warden Tanjiro! You must believe in them!"
Mayor Rocky also spoke up to remind them, while also ordering the other officials to spread out and make sure to prevent civilians from joining the combat.
He hadn't even considered the police losing.
He knew that this group of Police Officers now were basically all transferred from the military.
Fighting a group of Royal Army Soldiers without guns definitely wouldn't be a problem.
The only difficulty was that the opponent had more numbers.
[Swish!]
Just as there was a clamor in the back, Kamado Tanjiro suddenly turned into an afterimage and vanished from his original spot.
He made his move!
Commander Renato narrowed his eyes, listened for the sound to determine the position, shifted his steps, and turned sideways, swinging his blade towards the left.
Instantly, accompanied by a clang, a strong impact came from the blade.
"Water Breathing, Seventh Form, Drop Ripple Thrust, huh? The speed is indeed fast."
Commander Renato looked at the Black Patterned Blade Edge thrusting against the blade surface, and the ripples spreading out in the air like a water surface, a calm smile appearing on his face.
However, Kamado Tanjiro didn't pay attention to him. He quickly withdrew the blade he had thrust out and instead swept horizontally.
Wherever the blade went, it was accompanied by the sound of rushing water flow.
Water Breathing, First Form, Water Surface Slash!
Kamado Tanjiro and Commander Renato both thought in their hearts simultaneously.
The next moment, Commander Renato made his move, brazenly unleashed his own sword technique.
In an instant, the blade light turned into five crackling golden lightning bolts.
First, they powerfully broke through the sweeping water flow, then directly pressed towards Kamado Tanjiro's limbs.
This is Thunder Breathing, Second Form, Rice Spirit!
Extremely fast speed! Astonishing power!
Using the force from the Water Surface Slash being broken through, Kamado Tanjiro flashed back while quickly swinging his Nichirin Blade in a circle in front of him, instantly forming a circular flowing wave of water that blocked all the lightning bolts.
Water Breathing, Second Form, Water Wheel!
Thus.
The first exchange between the two officially ended.
But to the people around them, the entire process was only a matter of three seconds. It could completely be said to be a touch-and-go exchange.
The phantom images of the water flow and lightning and their realistic sounds seemed to still linger in their eyes and ears.
"Heh heh, how about that? My Thunder Breathing can definitely be your Demon Slayer Corps' Thunder Hashira, right? Hahahahaha!"
He said, becoming smug, and even laughed wildly.
"Although this Breathing Style is something from your Demon Slayer World, but looking at it now, we Sea Star people use it better than you!"
After speaking, he pointed the tip of his blade towards the other Police Officers and Mayor Rocky.
"Royal Army, listen to my order! Take them all down! Resisters, regardless of life or death!"
"Yes!!!"
Seeing that their commander could fight against Kamado Tanjiro, the Royal Army Soldiers' confidence instantly soared.
They immediately turned their rifles upside down, gripped the gun barrels, used the buttstock as a club, and, cooperating with the captains who had blades in their hands, howled and charged towards the Police Officers.
They had more people, what was there to fear?
After knocking down these Police Officers, they would just snatch their blades!
Suddenly, the area in front of the Police Station near Iron Fist Plaza fell into chaos.
Hundreds of Royal Army Soldiers and around fifty Police Officers in dark green uniforms wielding blades clashed in a chaotic battle.
Goa Kingdom, in front of the Police Station.
Commander Renato, while King Pate screamed, snatched the SVT-40 rifle from a nearby soldier.
With a grim expression, he pulled out the magazine and quickly ejected the ten bullets inside, then squeezed them forcefully.
Instantly, the 7.62*54mmR rifle bullets made of brass in his hand were squeezed against each other under immense pressure, accompanied by crisp metal collision sounds.
Finally, the bullets twisted and cracked, but no familiar black powder flowed out.
This made Commander Renato's expression turn even more ashen.
He remembered that these bullets and rifles were delivered to the Royal Army five months ago.
At that time, they had test-fired them, and not only were there no problems, but they were indeed much better than the flintlocks and round shots they had used before.
Afterward, to let the soldiers familiarize themselves with firearms, he would arrange for people to practice shooting in batches every month.
Similarly, no abnormalities occurred.
The earliest target practice was eight days ago, meaning everything was normal until that day.
Commander Renato fell into thought.
He didn't ask the soldiers about the recent situation, because asking would be pointless.
Every time they finished shooting, they would return the firearms and ammunition to the armory and retrieve them the next time they needed them.
This was King Pate's rule, said to be absorbing the professional military rules of the Demon Slayer World.
But everyone knew that he was just worried about people firing randomly and wasting the bullets he had paid for.
So, when the Royal Army was on patrol and guard duty, they still wore armor and carried spears, and those above the rank of captain wore blades at their waist.
"So, something is wrong with the people in the armory..."
Commander Renato's heart tightened.
The soldiers' guns and ammunition were all taken from them before setting out.
Were they bribed? By Cipher Pol? Or Morgan Company?
But no matter what, the fact was right before his eyes: their guns had become nothing more than flimsy wooden sticks.
"Commander Renato, you've heard it too. We, the police, will arrest King Pat. I advise you to immediately put down your weapons and stop obstructing our law enforcement, otherwise, you will be treated as equally guilty!"
The grown-up Kamado Tanjiro spoke righteously and sternly, his right hand lightly gripping the sword hilt of the Nichirin Blade at his waist.
His serious gaze looked directly into Renato's eyes, truly possessing a dignified aura.
"Hmph, so what? I am of nobility origin and only listen to the king's order."
Commander Renato let out a cold snort, mocking with disdain:
"As for the World Government, from the moment they wanted to strip me of my peerage, they became worthless!"
"In that case, I won't hold back."
Kamado Tanjiro sighed in his heart. In the end, they still had to fight.
"Hahahaha, I'd like to see how you, a kid who hasn't even grown all his hair yet, won't hold back! I don't rely on things like guns!"
Commander Renato threw the rifle, now empty of bullets, to the soldier.
[Swish!]
Then, he quickly drew his long saber from his waist. Instantly, cold light shot out, pointing directly at Kamado Tanjiro.
"Kid from the Other World, I'm going to teach you how to show awe towards a Sea Star expert!"
Although his position as Royal Army Commander was elected internally by the nobility of the Goa Kingdom, he felt his strength was genuine.
He had defeated quite a few pirates who had harassed the port before, and when sparring with Royal Army Commanders from other Kingdoms, he had never lost.
So, he had long earned the nickname 'Strongest Royal Army Commander of the East Blue'.
Coupled with absorbing some Other World resources in recent years, his strength had indeed improved significantly.
For example, in swordsmanship, he had stepped into the Swordsman Realm.
Looking across the East Blue, where there weren't many powerhouses, he could indeed be considered a regional expert.
This made him confident that he could even exchange blows with military officers!
Besides this.
Commander Renato had also read Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, which his son had bought.
He knew that Kamado Tanjiro could use Water Breathing, which was the easiest to master among the five major basic styles, but also had the least power.
Despite this, he still took the time in the past few days to research the various forms and sword techniques of Water Breathing, thinking about how to deal with them in combat.
It's worth mentioning.
Since Sun Breathing had been designated as the Celestial Dragons' exclusive training Breathing Style and basic swordsmanship.
So, to avoid taboo, Tesoro had the officials of the Manga Department change Kamado Tanjiro's Sun Breathing to Flame Breathing.
Resulting in this protagonist becoming another version of 'dual cultivation of Water and Fire'.
However, the point that Sun Breathing was created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni was truthfully stated.
At the end, it also mentioned, 'This is the Strongest Breathing Style, and has been designated as the Celestial Dragons' exclusive swordsmanship'.
Therefore, Commander Renato had no idea that Kamado Tanjiro could use Sun Breathing.
If he had known, he might have been very surprised, probably thinking of capturing him and forcing out the secret method of Sun Breathing.
After all, since they had decided to resist the World Government, they naturally wouldn't fear the Celestial Dragons either.
"All Police Officers, listen to my order! The entire Goa Kingdom Royal Army is resisting law enforcement! Arrest them immediately!"
Kamado Tanjiro no longer tolerated it. Since there was no threat from firearms, the safety of the citizens behind him didn't need to be worried about.
"Yes, Warden!"
The Police Officers, numbering only around fifty, showed no fear or nervousness whatsoever when facing the nearly three hundred plus Royal Army Soldiers.
Everyone's gaze was incredibly resolute, and they simultaneously drew the long sabers from their waists, responding in unison with full vigor.
The men behind them also gripped the mops, kitchen knives, benches, and other tools in their hands, looking eager to try.
They had long wanted to beat up these Royal Army bastards, and today seems like a chance!
"Everyone, don't be rash! Just protect yourselves!"
However, Town Chief Woop saw through their intentions and hurriedly shouted to persuade them.
"That's right, civilians, don't interfere! Just leave it to Warden Tanjiro! You must believe in them!"
Mayor Rocky also spoke up to remind them, while also ordering the other officials to spread out and make sure to prevent civilians from joining the combat.
He hadn't even considered the police losing.
He knew that this group of Police Officers now were basically all transferred from the military.
Fighting a group of Royal Army Soldiers without guns definitely wouldn't be a problem.
The only difficulty was that the opponent had more numbers.
[Swish!]
Just as there was a clamor in the back, Kamado Tanjiro suddenly turned into an afterimage and vanished from his original spot.
He made his move!
Commander Renato narrowed his eyes, listened for the sound to determine the position, shifted his steps, and turned sideways, swinging his blade towards the left.
Instantly, accompanied by a clang, a strong impact came from the blade.
"Water Breathing, Seventh Form, Drop Ripple Thrust, huh? The speed is indeed fast."
Commander Renato looked at the Black Patterned Blade Edge thrusting against the blade surface, and the ripples spreading out in the air like a water surface, a calm smile appearing on his face.
However, Kamado Tanjiro didn't pay attention to him. He quickly withdrew the blade he had thrust out and instead swept horizontally.
Wherever the blade went, it was accompanied by the sound of rushing water flow.
Water Breathing, First Form, Water Surface Slash!
Kamado Tanjiro and Commander Renato both thought in their hearts simultaneously.
The next moment, Commander Renato made his move, brazenly unleashed his own sword technique.
In an instant, the blade light turned into five crackling golden lightning bolts.
First, they powerfully broke through the sweeping water flow, then directly pressed towards Kamado Tanjiro's limbs.
This is Thunder Breathing, Second Form, Rice Spirit!
Extremely fast speed! Astonishing power!
Using the force from the Water Surface Slash being broken through, Kamado Tanjiro flashed back while quickly swinging his Nichirin Blade in a circle in front of him, instantly forming a circular flowing wave of water that blocked all the lightning bolts.
Water Breathing, Second Form, Water Wheel!
Thus.
The first exchange between the two officially ended.
But to the people around them, the entire process was only a matter of three seconds. It could completely be said to be a touch-and-go exchange.
The phantom images of the water flow and lightning and their realistic sounds seemed to still linger in their eyes and ears.
"Heh heh, how about that? My Thunder Breathing can definitely be your Demon Slayer Corps' Thunder Hashira, right? Hahahahaha!"
He said, becoming smug, and even laughed wildly.
"Although this Breathing Style is something from your Demon Slayer World, but looking at it now, we Sea Star people use it better than you!"
After speaking, he pointed the tip of his blade towards the other Police Officers and Mayor Rocky.
"Royal Army, listen to my order! Take them all down! Resisters, regardless of life or death!"
"Yes!!!"
Seeing that their commander could fight against Kamado Tanjiro, the Royal Army Soldiers' confidence instantly soared.
They immediately turned their rifles upside down, gripped the gun barrels, used the buttstock as a club, and, cooperating with the captains who had blades in their hands, howled and charged towards the Police Officers.
They had more people, what was there to fear?
After knocking down these Police Officers, they would just snatch their blades!
Suddenly, the area in front of the Police Station near Iron Fist Plaza fell into chaos.
Hundreds of Royal Army Soldiers and around fifty Police Officers in dark green uniforms wielding blades clashed in a chaotic battle.
