The Secret of Shunkō

Although Kyōko Tsunayashiro's words were unreasonable, the strength of the wrist is, after all, part of the way of the sword.

Although Dōsan Hanyū simply shrugged indifferently.

Since they dared to take on this delicate task, they must have the skills.

"Actually, you can just play normally. By the way, even kendo isn't your match, so how did you manage to kill that guy Ichimonji Tsunayashiro?" Number 360 was still somewhat unconvinced, and his voice was very proud.

You said it!

The trainees clicked their tongues in amazement, and some of the bolder ones even stole glances at Kyōko Tsunayashiro's expression.

Number 360 seemed oblivious to anything, smiling at the Dōsan Hanyū, and picking up the wooden sword in his hand.

Claiming to be a successor of the Yachiru, she certainly isn't limited to this.

Just now, I had intended to test him, which is why Dōsan Hanyū overcame my speed with brute force.

This time, I'm going to get serious.

Number 360 stretched out his body, which resembled a drawn bow, the wooden sword in his hand swinging back like an arrow released from a bow.

Dōsan shook his head inwardly. There was a reason why the way of the sword, or rather the ancient and aristocratic way of the sword, was abandoned.

The spirit's exertion of power is too rigid. In the two seconds that he Dōsan Hanyū on airs, even without using Shunpo, Yuusuke could end the battle with a single strike simply by relying on his agility.

But Dōsan Hanyū did not move, quietly waiting for Number 360 to complete his kendo preparations.

"Flying Dragon One-Sword Style: Unnamed Divine Dragon!"

Number 360 thrust forward without any Spiritual Pressure, yet the sword's edge sent a gust of wind through the faces of the surrounding students.

Even though the way of the sword has been rendered obsolete by time, it is still the way of the sword.

Meanwhile, Dōsan Hanyū was directly opposite, showed no sign of panic. The wooden sword fell from his palm, and the instant the wooden blade touched the ground, Dōsan Hanyū's hand, which had been releasing the sword, quickly pulled it back up. The hilt of the sword was twisted along Dōsan Hanyū's fingers and then struck the blade of the Number 360 sword that was thrusting towards him.

Number 360 felt a sharp pain in his wrist, and the wooden sword loosened its grip.

Beautiful as picturesque.

Every move of Dōsan Hanyū was clearly seen by the group of students, but he was just faster, faster than Number 360.

This is undoubtedly the way of the sword, and it is the elegant way of the sword belonging to the nobility.

Kyōko Tsunayashiro hesitated, wanting to force Dōsan Hanyū not to rely on speed, but she just couldn't bring herself to say it.

"Awesome!"

One of the fourth-year students couldn't help but speak up, then covered his mouth and subconsciously glanced at Kyōko Tsunayashiro's expression.

Ninety-nine percent of swordsmanship is no longer practical in this day and age.

No matter how strong you are, swordsmanship generally has at least a one-second wind-up. If your Spiritual Pressure is suppressed, your opponent can use Shunpo and a single Shunpo to end the battle.

Dōsan Hanyū is strong, but even the Soul Reaper Captain, when it comes to simply comparing swordsmanship with a noble expert, has his share of losses.

Their speed and agility largely depend on Spiritual Pressure, and secondarily on technique.

However, Dōsan Hanyū relied on the qualities of a spiritual body.

They acknowledged that Dōsan Hanyū's strength was definitely Captain-level; his Kidō, Hakuda, Zanjutsu, Shunpo were all Captain-level, which explained why Dōsan Hanyū was so strong.

However, this group of fourth-generation nobles, led by nobles, never expected that Dōsan Hanyū would also perform so brilliantly in his forte, swordsmanship.

"Number 360 acted too stupidly. The Flying Dragon style of kendo emphasizes speed. Besides, Teacher Hanyū gave her two seconds to prepare. In short, Number 360's kendo proficiency is too low."

Some students mocked, saying that the Flying Dragon style of fast swordsmanship is absolutely famous in Soul Society, leaving behind quite a few legends.

Back then, after the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū was wiped out by the Yachiru, most of its sword techniques were lost. The Flying Dragon School received an epic upgrade, and the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū, which no one knew, was touted as the fastest sword in the Three Realms.

"Heh." Number 360, who was rubbing his wrist, glanced at this idiot. "If you're so good, why don't you try? You don't even need to face Dōsan Hanyū, you can have a go at me."

Number 360 knew that Dōsan Hanyū had given him two seconds' head start, but there was nothing he could do. The "Nameless Divine Dragon" in its incomplete state was absolutely no match for Dōsan Hanyū.

But unexpectedly, the gap between the two was so large.

Originally, they were just having fun, but this time, Number 360 got serious.

"Teacher Hanyū, may I try again?"

Looking into Number 360's earnest eyes, Dōsan Hanyū felt he had no reason to refuse.

And the teacher's feeling came.

With the consent of Dōsan Hanyū, Number 360's left leg was bent at a 90-degree angle, his right leg was extended backward, his left hand gripped the blade of the wooden sword, and his right hand was bent at an extremely exaggerated angle.

Sword draw and slash!

The students' behavior returned; according to the Seireitei's custom, it was considered very shameful to start a kendo competition with a draw-slash.

If you make the first move with a drawn sword strike and fail, you will be at a significant disadvantage in the subsequent fight.

However, the draw sword strike usually has a surprising effect. The burst of power in an instant is too strong to be compensated for by technique. Therefore, in many fights, the draw sword strike is an illegal technique.

With a moment of indignation, the students' gazes shifted to Dōsan Hanyū, and they froze.

Exactly the same – limbs, eyes, and technique of exertion are all identical.

Number 360's eyes trembled for a moment, but she still swung the knife without hesitation.

Dōsan Hanyū also swung his sword.

The battle was decided in a single strike, and the Number 360 knife fell for the third time.

Because they weren't using Spiritual Pressure, the students could clearly see the trajectories of the two sword strikes.

Dōsan Hanyū's sword is noticeably a little slower than the Number 360 sword.

"Why, power?"

Because the difference in strength is so great, it's normal for a battle to end in a decisive outcome.

"No, not strength, he used the same strength as me." Number 360 gripped his sword-wielding wrist, his eyes fixed on Dōsan Hanyū hand.

She seemed to have realized something.

The movements were exactly the same; an amazing imitation.

"What?"

The trainees didn't believe it, but they felt it would be too stupid to actually ask.

Let's not even discuss why the same force can prevail over a counterattack.

How can Dōsan Hanyū use the same power as Number 360?

What are the evaluation criteria for this same power?

Looking at Number 360's increasingly confused eyes, Dōsan Hanyū suddenly had a realization.

While he was in prison, inspired by Tenzō Tenjō, he and Soi Fon developed a technique that combined Kidō and Hakuda, which Soi Fon named Shunkō.

Although Soi Fon's Shunkō is barely usable in actual combat, Soi Fon body can hardly withstand such powerful and violent Spiritual Pressure flowing through it.

Even if Dōsan Hanyū, his body could only withstand such a move for half an hour.

In this very swordsmanship competition, Dōsan Hanyū gained enlightenment.

They are too obsessed with physical training and techniques of Spiritual Pressure application.

However, they neglected the techniques of the body.