A thin morning mist shrouded the bamboo grove. A chilly drop of dew fell down Asano Kiyoshi's neck, making his whole body shudder.
Early that morning, Captain-Commander had called him up and made him practice swordsmanship for a while. Once Captain-Commander finished making breakfast, he called Asano Kiyoshi over to eat.
It was not that Asano Kiyoshi was lazy. Rather, Captain-Commander enjoyed cooking—especially cooking with Ryūjin Jakka...
Sparrow Step Vice-Captain preferred Western food, something Captain-Commander often mocked him for. As a result, Captain-Commander's meals were basically all made by himself. It was also one of the old man's usual ways of relaxing.
After breakfast, Captain-Commander told Asano Kiyoshi to return to Shin'o Spiritual Arts Academy first and prepare for the afternoon's duel. He had some matters to handle, so he would not be going with Asano Kiyoshi.
After Asano Kiyoshi left, Sparrow Step Vice-Captain appeared behind Captain-Commander and said to him, "Genryūsai-sama, the arrangements have been completed. In particular, members of the Punishment Force have been assigned to protect Asano Kiyoshi's family. At the same time, the Tsunayashiro Family has already set out for Shin'o Spiritual Arts Academy. The main attendees will be Tsunayashiro Sosuke and Tsunayashiro Yuta."
Hearing those two names, Captain-Commander Yamamoto frowned slightly. He looked at the dark clouds gradually gathering beyond the window and shook his head.
The wind... was gradually filling the entire First Division Barracks.
After arriving at Shin'o Spiritual Arts Academy, he spotted that gleaming bald head from far away. Ikkaku looked at Asano Kiyoshi, an excited grin spreading across his face. "Hey, you! Today is the summer festival! Want to have a battle between men? I recently learned a Battle Dance! Want to see it?"
Hearing Ikkaku's words, Asano Kiyoshi suddenly recalled Ikkaku's tiptoe dance from the original story of his previous