Chapter 141

Busujima Masao picked up a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from his forehead, sat down on a chair in the pavilion, and said with a serious expression.

During the battle, his daughter's sword techniques, though simple and direct, were incredibly sharp, rendering his previously prized swordsmanship useless.

"It was Hasegawa-kun taught me swordsmanship."

Busujima Saeko didn't mince words either, providing her answer.

The Tou-ei Japanese swordsman fell silent.

It's one thing to defeat him, but now he's almost mastered the sect's swordsmanship for his own daughter?

So what was the point of him studying swordsmanship his whole life?

Busujima Masao returned to his bedroom in the old house with heavy steps, closed his eyes, and began meditating.

However, he couldn't calm down at all; his mind was filled with the magnificent swordsmanship that the man had used to defeat him.

"Can a powerful sword technique really transform a person to this extent?"

When Busujima Masao reopened his eyes, they were bloodshot.

His gaze shifted to a corner of the bedroom, and he used one hand to push himself up, then walked over there.

There is a bookshelf here, filled with sword techniques collected by the Busujima Style over the past few centuries, from both enemies and friends.

Some of these disciplines have a long and distinguished history, and some have even become taboo subjects.

The most terrifying of them all is a sword technique called "Killing Sword," a style of swordsmanship that kills with a single blow, replacing the traditional stance with a drawn sword. It was formerly known as "Iaido," and is said to have originated from a swordsman from the Warring States period.

However, this Killing Sword is not the same as that Killing Sword. It is a sword technique created by a later person that relies on 'killing' to rapidly improve. At that time, no one in Tou-ei could stop it. It was only after the Sword Saint of the Busujima Style led several grandmaster-level samurai at a heavy price that they finally defeated it. The power of this sword technique is self-evident.

Unlike the normal slashing and thrusting of Tou-ei swords, swordsmanship requires holding the sword in a reverse grip, mostly using slashing and chopping motions instead of slashing and thrusting. Not only are the sword techniques unique, but the speed is also extremely fast.

Originally, he might never have thought of using this swordsmanship to improve his strength, but after several rounds of stimulation, he eventually...

"This isn't my fault, it's the world's fault!"

Busujima Masao closed his eyes, recalling some terrifying rumors he had heard before, and the pressure forced him to make a decision.

Sword practice is over.

After taking a bath, Busujima Saeko changed into a kimono and sat in the veranda in the backyard.

The warm sunlight streamed down from an angle, illuminating a pair of smooth, firm, and beautiful legs.

After basking in the sun for a while, she suddenly remembered something, a smile appearing on her aloof face, and she took out her phone from the room.

During this period, her swordsmanship has improved by leaps and bounds, all thanks to the swordsmanship taught to her by Hasegawa.

I want him to know my progress.

For some reason, she had this very strong thought in her mind.

She wasn't some demure little girl, so she sent the message directly.

[Hasegawa-kun, I've recently made great progress in swordsmanship, but with it, my doubts have also multiplied. The more I improve, the more I sense the unfathomable depth of your swordsmanship. It's truly difficult for me to comprehend it on my own... I hope that if you have the time, you can offer me further guidance. I will never forget your kindness in teaching me. If you have any requests, I will do my best to fulfill them.]

The language is quite literary, reflecting the family's rich cultural heritage.

Will he reject me? Or will he accept? Will Jun think I'm shameless, trying to improve my swordsmanship by relying on him?

Completely baffled, Busujima Saeko was gripped by a sense of unease the moment she disappeared.

She received a reply just seconds later.

Hasegawa-kun: Okay

She was taken aback for a moment, then her face lit up with joy.

The next message followed immediately.

Hasegawa Izumi: However, you need to grant me one request.

The request made by Hasegawa Izumi was very simple, and the girl readily agreed.

After buying the ingredients, Hasegawa Izumi took out her phone while cooking dinner and sent a message to the Far East Magic Society's group chat.

Sage: In two hours, I will be giving Busujima Senpai some swordsmanship instruction, and there will also be a training battle. If you have time, you can come and take a look.

The Wicked Eye of the Tyrant King User: A duel between swordsmen? That should be interesting to watch.

Mori summer: It's a rare opportunity like this, of course I have to take a look.

Thunder Hammer User: Hehehe, Dekumori also wants to see just how skilled human swordsmen really are, and whether they can threaten our lives.

The Greedy Witch: Since everyone wants to see it, I'll go check it out too. I hope Busujima Senpai won't bore me.

The Spirit Channeling: Although I really want to broaden my horizons with everyone, I should focus on completing my training and passing the leader's test as soon as possible.

The Spirit Channeling" spirit medium" is quite fitting for Yotsuya Miko, as it refers to her abilities.

Actually, she originally planned to call herself 'Spirit King', but she didn't really have that kind of domineering spirit. That was too arrogant and not suitable for a newcomer like her to call herself.

However, she also secretly resolved in her heart to work hard towards that goal!

Summer weather changes very quickly.

Just as they were having dinner at the Hasegawa family, the previously sweltering weather turned into rain.

A soft pattering sound arose, and tiny raindrops formed a curtain of rain, like a gentle symphony playing, making the silent darkness even more profound.

"My other half, what are you doing? It's raining heavily outside, isn't it?"

Kōko watched her older brother walk towards the entrance and asked with a puzzled expression.

"To keep a duel with swords."

Then she saw her brother turn his head, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and say something as if he were trying to look cool.

These words deepened the doubt in her eyes.

"But, for the My other half, you only have an umbrella in your hand."

"Everything in heaven and earth can be a sword, Kōko, you don't yet understand the realm I've reached."

Hasegawa Izumi chuckled lightly, casually flicked her wrist, opened the long-handled umbrella, and stepped out into the storm with a flourish.

"Da da da..."

The rain kept falling.

Despite the heavy night rain, the park's streetlights remained on.

In the wind and rain, a slender, purple-haired beauty, holding an umbrella and with a knife at her waist, stands steadily on the ground, her high ponytail exuding a capable air.

Not far away, several other figures were also standing, each holding an umbrella.

The girls looked in that direction, inwardly admiring.

To be honest, this innate aura of strength is something they currently lack.

After all, they haven't experienced enough battles and competitions, and they need more time to mature.

Remember Sage once said: When one's physical and mental growth catches up with one's abilities, one will awaken.

Perhaps, they can only reach such a state when they awaken!

A few minutes later.

"Pat... pat..."

Busujima Saeko was resting with her eyes closed, suddenly opened them and heard footsteps that seemed extremely out of place with the sounds of wind and rain.

She knew it wasn't because of her good hearing, but because Hasegawa had deliberately increased the speed of his footsteps.

"You've come."

"Yes, I've arrived."

Why answer this way?

Busujima Saeko looked at her strangely, then said, "Then let's begin. Please feel free to offer your guidance, Hasegawa-kun."

"Okay, let's do it then."

"Hasegawa Izumi, holding an umbrella, said calmly."

"But where is your sword, my lord?"

She noticed that he didn't have any knives on him and hesitated for a moment.

"The sword is already in my hand."

He provided the answer.

"Umbrella?"

At this moment, her expression was hard to describe.

It's important to know that before this sword duel, he had brought a real sword to this training battle.

The difference between a real knife and an umbrella is like heaven and earth.

Normally speaking, it would break at the slightest touch.

The idea of these two going to fight each other is pure fantasy.

However, trusting in the man's swordsmanship, she didn't say anything more, even though she found it somewhat absurd.

She casually tossed the umbrella into the nearby bushes.

In the next second, the falling raindrops instantly soaked my clothes, skin, and hair.

But she had already disregarded all of that, slowly drawing the real knife from her waist, then gripping it tightly with both hands, lowering her body, and assuming a battle stance.

"Very well, come on! Let me see how your sword has improved!"

He sensed the sharpness in her eyes and knew that she had made great progress recently. He also felt a little hopeful. After closing the umbrella, he pointed at her and extended an invitation.

"It's about to begin, what do you guys think?"

Nibuya Morika looked at the others.

"What do you mean, 'how come'? Is there any other outcome besides the Lord Sage winning? Death! You imposter, Mori Summer, are you questioning the Lord Sage's swordsmanship?"

Dekomori Sanae pointed at her, her voice trembling with emotion.

"Get lost, I'm not talking about that! I mean, what would happen if we encountered a swordsman as skilled as Busujima Senpai?"

Nibuya Morika glared at Dekumori, then continued.

"Who knows? If Busujima Senpai were still at her previous level, we should be able to win... But now, it's hard to say."

Takanashi Rikka mentally reenacted the swordplay she had witnessed before and made a judgment.

While spiritual energy can certainly boost a person's abilities to a considerable extent, if the original values are too low, then the improvement will have to be reasonable.

The evil spirits they faced previously, aside from their immunity to physical attacks, were actually far less agile than the speed Busujima Saeko duel, and their combat skills were even worse.

"Alright, alright, the show's about to begin, stop chatting."

Beside them, Natsukawa Masuzu interrupted their conversation, holding her phone horizontally in front of her and turning on recording mode.

Such a thrilling battle should definitely be recorded and rewatched.

The others didn't shout or make a fuss; instead, they let it go.

After all, this is a rare and valuable teaching material!

This will help them study secretly.

After a few seconds of standoff.

Busujima Saeko launched the attack, her eyes showing no sign of confusion. She stepped across the puddles, gripped her sword with both hands, and slashed forward.

"Sword One."

Without any further probing, the very first sword strike was a move from the 'Thirteen Sword Techniques to Steal Life'.