Golden light particles floated into everyone's foreheads like fireflies.
Buzz—
Blue light emerged from their bodies, and godly holy texts rotated around them like butterflies.
Everyone felt a warm current generated within their bodies, flowing through every corner, and every inch of muscle rejoiced.
With a 'click,' it seemed as if some shackles had been broken.
With Shinobu Kocho's previous explanation, they knew this meant their body's potential had been unlocked.
Xia Wei materialized ten A4 papers, translating their status information. At the same time, the 'Miracle Treasury' recorded all their abilities, experience, and techniques.
After reading everyone's status information, he was a little surprised.
Although he knew the Hashira all possessed rare skills, he didn't expect these rare skills to be more abnormal than the last, some even comparable to Kanawo's 'Time-type skills.'
"It is done. Rise, my kin."
"Yes, Lord Xia Wei." x10.
The Ubuyashiki couple and the eight Hashira said in unison, standing up in a line, their eyes full of light as they looked at the stack of white papers in Xia Wei's hand.
They now really wanted to know what skills they possessed.
Xia Wei released his hand, and the A4 papers instantly scattered, floating in front of them. They quickly reached out their hands to catch them.
"All of you are exceptionally outstanding, possessing no less than two rare skills, and some even have magic. Even if you don't have magic, there's no need to feel regret; there will definitely be opportunities to acquire it in the future."
"Yes, Lord Xia Wei." x10.
"If there's anything you don't understand, speak up, and I will explain it to you," Xia Wei said.
Kyojuro Rengoku lowered his head, carefully looking at the abilities granted to him by the Blessing.
Kyojuro Rengoku
Lv.1
Strength: i0
Durability: i0
Dexterity: i0
Agility: i0
Magic: i0
[Development Abilities]:
[Skills]:
'Combat Aura Incandescence'
·Activated during continuous combat.
·All abilities are High Domain enhanced during continuous combat.
·Suppresses opponent's momentum during continuous combat.
'Burning Fighting Soul'
·Gains the development ability 'Continuous Attack' when fighting spirit surges.
·Gains the development ability 'Preemptive Strike' when fighting spirit surges.
·Gains the development ability 'Fire Flash' when fighting spirit surges.
'Swordsmanship Master'
·Mid Domain enhances explosive power when holding a sword.
·High Domain enhances speed when using sword techniques.
[Magic]:
'True Flame Combat Fire'
·Additional Magic
·Envelops hands, feet, and sword in flames, increasing attack power, speed, and greatly enhancing close-quarters combat ability.
·The higher the sense of justice, the higher the temperature of the flames.
(Incantation: Burn the heart! Surpass limits! Full Flame Power!)
Kyojuro Rengoku asked like a good student earnestly questioning his teacher, "Lord Xia Wei, what is the specific power increase for 'Mid Domain enhancement' and 'High Domain enhancement' within the skills?"
Everyone quickly looked at their God.
Even Shinobu Kocho was the same; she hadn't thought of this question when she was granted the Blessing.
Xia Wei nodded, "Aside from the 'Development Ability' boosts being calculated by level, the boosts for skills and magic are calculated by Low Domain, Mid Domain, High Domain, and Super Domain."
"Low Domain provides a 1% to 30% increase on the original basis. Mid Domain is 30% to 60%, and High Domain is 60% to 100%."
"However, Super Domain is different; it breaks through limits, and this limit has no cap. As long as one can withstand the boost, two times, three times, or even ten times are all possible."
"Additionally, some skills bring extra 'Development Abilities,' and these Development Abilities bring various effects."
"Kyojuro, the 'Continuous Attack' from your 'Burning Fighting Soul' skill boosts continuous attacks, 'Preemptive Strike' boosts initiative and suppression, and 'Fire Flash' increases flame power. This 'Fire Flash' Development Ability can boost your Breathing Technique and magic."
"Furthermore, the all-ability boost included in the 'Combat Aura Incandescence' skill is an especially powerful effect. The boosted range includes Development Abilities, other existing skills, magic, and even your own swordsmanship."
"I understand, thank you, Lord Xia Wei, for clarifying," Kyojuro Rengoku said cheerfully, his voice loud and righteous.
"With these powers granted by the Blessing, I can protect more people. I will work even harder."
Gyomei Himejima then spoke with an apologetic tone, "Lord Xia Wei, I apologize, my eyes cannot see, so I cannot know what my skills are."
Xia Wei smiled kindly and said, "No need to apologize, Gyomei. I must say, your skills are truly exceptionally powerful. I will read them to you."
"Thank you, Lord Xia Wei," Gyomei Himejima was moved to tears again.
Gyomei Himejima
Lv.1
Strength: i0
Durability: i0
Dexterity: i0
Agility: i0
Magic: i0
[Development Abilities]:
[Skills]:
'Immovable Benevolent King'
·Gains high-level development ability 'Hunter'.
·Gains high-level development ability 'Adamant Body'.
·Gains high-level development ability 'Premonition'.
·Gains high-level development ability 'Overbearing Strike'.
'The Stronger the Fight'
·Continuously recovers stamina during continuous combat.
·Continuously increases defense during continuous combat.
·Continuously increases physical endurance during continuous combat.
'Calamity Repayment'
·Sacrifices eyesight to gain Super Domain enhancement for other senses.
·'Strength' and 'Durability' gain Super Domain enhancement during combat.
·Basic abilities enter a limit-release state when combat becomes difficult.
[Magic]:
Xia Wei slowly read them out.
Truly, he was worthy of being the strongest Hashira of his generation, capable of killing demons bare-handed even before the Breathing Technique existed.
"High-level Development Abilities are those that reach D-rank or above. Normally, after a Development Ability appears upon leveling up, it's only possible to reach D-rank at Lv.5."
"An Lv.5 Blessed, if a swordsman, can cleave a mountain with one sword. If a mage, can destroy a town."
"And your skill, Gyomei, 'Immovable Benevolent King,' grants four such high-level Development Abilities of D-rank or higher. The boost from high-level Development Abilities is more than double the original base."
"'Hunter' gives you an advantage when hunting creatures you've previously killed. 'Adamant Body' makes your body as hard as steel during combat. 'Premonition' allows your body to preemptively avoid fatal damage. 'Overbearing Strike' gives all your attacks an additional boost."
These three rare skills are already powerful individually, but combined, they form a perfect amplification cycle, making him stronger the more he fights.
Especially the basic ability limit release within 'Calamity Repayment.'
He can receive as much amplification as his body can withstand.
The skill 'The Stronger the Fight' continuously strengthens his body's endurance, leading to a near-continuous limit release of basic abilities.
It's too exaggerated, too directly violent. Even if Tsugikuni Yoriichi were resurrected and at his peak, fighting Gyomei Himejima...
Perhaps Tsugikuni Yoriichi would be stronger at first, but in a prolonged fight, the amplified power could allow Gyomei Himejima to punch Tsugikuni Yoriichi to death.
He has become a God, a living God of War.
"Hiss—" All the Hashira, except Gyomei Himejima, took a sharp intake of breath.
"As expected of the Stone Pillar, he is still the strongest among us." Sanemi Shinazugawa said, then looked at his own skills. My skills are also very strong, and I have magic, which is a bit stronger than the Flame Pillar. I should still be able to rank as the second strongest, right?