Animeverse Slayer!

Leo knew Zenitsu from his visit to Jigoro before. Zenitsu was a wimp, he was scared of fighting and had no talent in Martial Arts. This caught Leo's attention.

Most people think that Hashiras or other slayers choose their students randomly however that's far from the truth. Every accomplished slayer is also a qualified teacher, they know at first sight if a person is qualified or not.

Thus comes the interesting part. Jigoro is a retired Hashira, normally speaking he should be spending his time in leisure, however he did something surprising.

He suddenly came to this place and cleared away all of Zenitsu's debt and officially took him in as his last and final student. Would a Hashira with years of experience choose someone unworthy as his final student to impart his skills? Not likely.

Leo was looking forward to see what Zenitsu who didn't have an ounce of talent would accomplish in the future.

Soon Urokodaki returned, a young boy was accompanied him. That was Zenitsu.

He was surprised to suddenly see a lot of people but he smiled and welcomed all of them.

Jigoro introduced Zenitsu to Akira and Leo. He then told him to start practicing which he did with a pained face.

Akira carefully watched him practice and shook his head.

"Jigoro, this boy...

"I know. But I believe in him."

Jigoro had a smile on his face as he watched Zenitsu train. Akira went silent and turned to ask Leo.

"What do you think?"

Leo showed a mysterious smile and said.

"Well... he is definitely not talented."

Though Jigoro was amiable he was still a bit annoyed when Leo said that and wanted to say something. Akira beckoned him to stay quiet and listen further.

"But he is also incredible."

Huh?

Leo smiled and explained further.

"Among the six thunder forms he could only master the first form. The other forms are impossible for him. But... this doesn't make him any less of a talent than others."

Zenitsu was a wimp in everyone's eyes but not to Leo. In his eyes his spirit was bright and filled with compassion. Moreover his spirit was blue in colour, and a deep one at that.

Would a person like that be weak and talentless? Impossible.

"I say Elder Kuwajima, why not forget the other five forms and focus him on that one technique."

Jigoro thought for a second and looked at Akira with a hint a envy.

"You old wolf! You have a good student."

"Haha"

Jigoro stared at Zenitsu and spoke.

"I have thought of that before but Breathing Techniques compliments their forms, just a single form alone would be out of place and less efficient."

Leo thought for a second and unsheathed his sword.

"This is the first form of my Breathing, White Tiger Awakening."

Leo suddenly disappeared and appeared a distance away.

Jigoro nodded.

"A high speed straight line movement form, such speed... it's closing in on my thunder forms speed. But... what's so special about it?"

"Just watch."

Akira smiled slyly.

Leo disappeared and reappeared again. This time he wasn't moving in a straight line but in zig zag manner.

Jigoro was startled and asked surprised.

"How is that possible?"

Akira waited for Leo to finish his demonstration. Leo walked back to them.

"You created variations?"

Jigoro couldn't help but ask.

Leo nodded and explained, "A single form has countless variations. Every martial art started from simplicity, so it isn't exaggerated to say that every form can be custom made to suit oneself."

Jigoro seemed as if he was struck by lightning, he stood there dazed for several seconds before laughing out loud.

"I see! I see! So that's how it is! Hahaha, I finally understand. Thanks, Leo."

Akira smiled proudly.

Leo shook his head, "No need Elder Kuwajima. You were close to the problem so you failed to see it, while I am an outsider. Thus I was able to spot the difference."

Jigoro nodded and called out to Zenitsu.

With a confused expression Zenitsu stood before Jigoro who was smiling widely.

"From this day forth you will only train in the first form. I want you to do the first form a thousand, no ten thousand times!"

Zenitsu's legs went limp. He looked at Jigoro in horror and ran away. Jigoro gave chase and brought him back. He personally stood to the side and watched Zenitsu, if he slacked off slight bruises were the smallest injury he could expect.

"Bas*ard! You sneaked one on me, fight me!"

Suddenly a figure jumped out at Leo trying to kick his head. Tilting his head Leo dodged the attack and grabbed the leg aimed at his head and pounded it's owner to the ground.

"Ouch!"

A wail escaped the assailant. Akira shook his head and walked away, he was too old for these youngsters.

"Elder Kuwajima, this one is ready."

Jigoro raised his head and nodded. For some reason Inosuke felt his a cold shiver down his spine, he looked left and right to identify where the danger came from.

"Boy, come here. Let me see your limit."

"Huh? Where did this pipsqueak come from, he looks weak."

Holy moly...

Leo tactfully retreated to a safe distance and counted the fallen leaves.

"Ouch! Hey, old dwarf, why are you hitting me!? Bas*ard! Fight me!"

Ouch!

Ouch!

Several seconds later...

A beat up boar sat obediently before Jigoro who was smoking his pipe.

"Now, since you have an ability similar to Akira it's best if you battle endlessly to quickly upgrade however you are too weak. First let's increase your base strength then go from there."

Inosuke huffed and sat silently.

"Hmm...

Jigoro slightly squinted his eyes, Inosuke trembled before immediately bowing.

"Yes, boss!"

"Call me Elder Kuwajima or Elder."

"Yes, boss Elder Kuwajima."

"I said just Elder Kuwajima or Elder, no boss is needed."

"Yes, boss Kuwajima."

"Did you even understand what I just said, forget it, let's get on with the training."

Akira and Leo stood in the distance with their mouth wide open when they witnessed this scene.

"We should have just beaten the crap out of him from the beginning."