Repaying You with My Body
As soon as he entered the dining room, he saw a black-haired girl sitting inside.
Her hair wasn't very long, but it was past her shoulders.
She is Motoko Aoyama, the same age Shuya.
Tsuruko Aoyama is beautiful, and Motoko Aoyama is also a natural beauty, both being quintessential Japanese beauties.
"Long time no see, Motoko- chan, and Gale too."
"Gale" refers to a long, slender, purple bird standing next to Motoko Aoyama.
Shuya didn't know what kind of bird it was, but it was definitely not an ordinary bird.
"Inoue- kun, I am extremely grateful for your life-saving grace."
Shuya finished speaking, Motoko Aoyama performed a deep bow.
Her prostration showed her great gratitude.
Shuya gave a wry smile, "Motoko- chan... what's wrong with you?"
"..."
Motoko Aoyama raised her face.
This sight astonished Shuya.
She had an ethereal, otherworldly air about her.
Motoko forced a smile.
Everything is understood without words.
Shuya swallowed hard. "Didn't you say... we'd only swing the sword?"
Motoko's eyes were vacant, and she trembled slightly. "Yes, but I also had to carry a heavy load, and the speed and strength required for swinging the sword were also very high... Plus, Gale was watching me. I almost thought I was going to die."
"Oh my, Motoko, that's really exaggerated. Of course I calculated Motoko's abilities before assigning that kind of mission."
Tsuruko Aoyama appeared with a smile, but Haruno and Yukino couldn't help but take a step back. They were a little afraid of Motoko Aoyama when they saw her.
She patted her younger sister's head. "Motoko's potential surpasses mine. I have high hopes for you, Motoko."
"I'll try my best! Go, sister!"
Motoko Aoyama suddenly became energized, her small face full of determination.
Ha, sister complex.
Shuya thought to himself, "I'm so annoyed."
Section 181, page 165: Repay with your body
After dinner, the Yukinoshita Sisters went for a night stroll in Kyoto.
Shuya stayed behind to meet with the Aoyama Sisters.
"Inoue -kun, is there any other important matter that brings you here?"
Tsuruko Aoyama took a sip of tea, and Motoko followed suit, picking up her teacup and sipping as well.
Shuya, kneeling, said to them, "Actually, I've come here today to ask you for a favor."
"I hope you can help me to deal with a Curse that targets the gods."
Tsuruko: "..."
She didn't say anything.
Motoko, however, exclaimed in surprise, "Huh?"
Tsuruko Aoyama said, "Inoue- kun, would it be convenient for you to explain in more detail?"
"Certainly."
Shuya revealed the information he knew.
Tsuruko Aoyama pondered, "Small Island, Fox God, reincarnation, chains..."
"Does Miss Tsuruko know what this is?"
Hmm... it's hard to say.
She hesitated for a moment. "The world of Strange Arts is too vast. Without seeing it with my own eyes, anything I say is just irresponsible speculation. Inoue- kun, you should just go and ask that Fox God directly when the time comes."
The implication is...
Shuya's face lit up with joy.
Tsuruko Aoyama nodded. "Motoko and I will go with you."
Motoko nodded repeatedly. She didn't have any particular thoughts; she was simply following her sister's lead.
Shuya bowed his head in gratitude for their straightforwardness.
Although the Aoyama Sisters didn't ask for anything in return, Shuya knew they certainly wouldn't help without expecting anything in return.
The two sides weren't that familiar with each other yet.
If Shuya, it's tantamount to acknowledging that you owe the other party a favor.
Favors are the hardest to repay.
Therefore, Shuya offered to pay the fee.
He had already thought it through.
He said, "Then, as payment for your help, I'll repay you with my body."
"Hey!"
Motoko Aoyama's face flushed red, and she exclaimed in a panic, "In- Inoue- kun?!"
Shuya asked curiously, "Hmm? I was just saying that I'm repaying you by training with you. Why are you suddenly blushing, Motoko- chan?"
"Ah? I... I... Ah! My apologies!"
Motoko Aoyama fled in despair.
Tsuruko Aoyama laughed, "Hehehe, what a lovely child."
"Really."
Shuya nodded; he was clearly just teasing her because he thought she was cute.
He looked at Tsuruko Aoyama and suddenly said, "Miss Tsuruko, how about some exercise after dinner?"
"... OK."
Tsuruko Aoyama put down her teacup and smiled sweetly.
A moment later, the sound of "slapping" echoed from the dojo.
An hour later, Shuya and Tsuruko were drenched in sweat.
Tsuruko Aoyama's black hair clung to her face, adding a touch of allure, "As expected, I knew Inoue- kun could satisfy me."
"After all, few can withstand a master like Miss Tsuruko... Let's leave it at that for today."
Shuya put the wooden sword back on the shelf in the dojo.
Tsuruko casually asked, "Is Inoue- kun going back tomorrow?"
Shuya and said, "If possible, I'd like to stay with Yukino and the others for a couple more days just in case something unexpected happens, is that alright?"
"Of course, you're very welcome."
Tsuruko Aoyama readily agreed.
"Then I'll take my leave."
You're too kind.
After satisfying each other, Shuya and Tsuruko Aoyama parted ways and went back to rest.
The night passed in silence.
At four in the morning, Shuya got up to cultivate.
He didn't wake Yukino; she didn't need to get up so early. He'd wake her at six.
Shuya didn't actually have many ideas about what she wanted to cultivate.
Yukino inherited the power of the Snow Woman and pursues the path of Strange Arts, Shuya is not very good at this.
She has the skills of Snow Woman), so you can just learn from her.
Shuya mainly teaches Yukino methods of physical exercise.
A body that is too weak will not be able to withstand the energy released when using Strange Arts.
A good physique is key to using any kind of strength.
Yukino had never trained before, Shuya was afraid she would die suddenly if she got up too early to train, so he let her sleep more.
When Shuya arrived at the dojo, there were already people inside.
Tsuruko Aoyama and Motoko Aoyama had just entered.
They weren't surprised to see Shuya coming over.
After hearing her sister's words, Motoko knew that Shuya come to spar with her, so she was very motivated and energetic.
After greeting them and warming up, Shuya started the actual combat.
Since he was just a sparring partner, he couldn't defeat his Motoko in one move. He practiced moves with Suzi and fought against Tsuruko, making his training time very fulfilling.
This is just as effective as fighting Gorilla.
The three fought until six o'clock, and after absorbing the Purple Qi, Shuya went to knock on the door to wake Yukino her morning exercise.
To Shuya's surprise, Haruno also came out.
He said, "You didn't need to come."
Haruno laughed and said, "Can't I exercise?"
"What ever."
Shuya thought to himself, "Whether I herd one sheep or two, it's all the same."
So Haruno also joined the training.
On the first day of training, Shuya had them start with running.
After jogging for a while, let them stretch a bit.
The Aoyama Sisters skipped school to stay with the three of them; they even took time off work to host them.
For martial artists, academic qualifications are not actually important.
Today is Friday, and there's no school on Saturday and Sunday.
Taking a day or two off from school is even less of a problem.
After breakfast, Shuya let them exercise for a while longer.
Then in the afternoon, he asked Tsuruko Aoyama to tell them about the Strange Arts.
The Shinmeiryu is a prestigious and long-established sect, and Tsuruko Aoyama's teaching methods are much more standardized than Shuya's.
Having experience teaching her younger sister, Tsuruko immediately began to explain the history of martial artists and practitioners of Strange Arts in a simple and easy-to-understand way.
Shuya listened from the side; listening to a beautiful woman give a lecture was a real treat, much better than listening to Li Shuhong.
And so, the first day came to an end.
The next day, Saturday.
After training their bodies, the Yukinoshita Sisters began their training in Strange Arts.
Well, Haruno refused to leave, Shuya let her learn too.
If Strange Arts were so easy to learn, they would be everywhere by now.