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This state allows the originally scattered energy to perfectly merge into one, and its power increases dramatically due to the condensation and unification.

With this breakthrough, Motoko's powerful energy erupted from her internal organs, burst forth from her flesh and blood, and blossomed from her bones.

The amount of gas increases exponentially!

With the support of immense energy, her physical strength also increased dramatically.

Supported by this ferocious power, the color of Motoko's pupils suddenly reversed.

Demon Eye!

"Call!"

She exhaled forcefully, unleashing her power.

A dazzling pillar of lightning burst forth from her body and shot straight into the sky. Its magnificent aura seemed to sweep away all demons and evil spirits in the world, and the surrounding Monster and experts were blasted away without any ability to resist.

"Oh oh!"

The lazy Otake-maru sat up straight.

Motoko felt an immense power surging within her; she had been enhanced! She had become a god!

Then she was slashed away by Shuya.

Motoko: "..."

Monster:"..."

The room fell silent, a strange and awkward silence descending upon it.

Shuya was a little embarrassed; it was rare for Motoko to have a chance to show off, but he ruined it.

You should know that stopping someone from showing off is like killing their parents; in online novels, that's a serious crime, and might even lead to the extermination of your entire family.

But when Shuya thought about how much suffering Motoko had caused him, he felt a sense of balance.

He said happily:

"Motoko, you've finally mastered the Demon Eye! Congratulations! Although your strength is still a bit weak, it's a huge step forward!"

Motoko lay on the ground, utterly listless, and said, "I don't think it's that I'm weak, but rather that Inoue -kun is too strong... You're not even at your peak, how can you still possess this level of power..."

Shuya retorted, "Even if I only used the power of a martial artist, you wouldn't be a match for me, okay? Don't you even consider how many years earlier I broke through to the next level?"

Is it really true that Natural Martial Bone is just a myth?

That's a cheat code.

Shuya squatted down and cupped Motoko's face in his hands. "Come, come, let me see."

He observed Motoko's unique Demon Eye, a feature characteristic of the Shinmeiryu, and found them utterly eerie no matter how he looked at them.

"..."

Motoko was helplessly stared at by him.

"Actually, there's nothing much to see..."

"Too."

Shuya nodded and pulled Motoko up.

He said, "Anyway, the first small goal has been achieved, which is great."

Shuya praised Motoko.

She nodded in response.

Then she focused her mind on her body, observing the flow of Qi throughout her body, confirming that she had indeed broken through the realm she had been stuck in for a long time.

Outsiders might find it incredible that she has made such progress at her age.

However, as a descendant of the main family of the Shinmeiryu, she has always had a good physique for martial arts training.

A martial artist who has cultivated to this point can already rely on their physical strength and inexhaustible energy to directly confront powerful Monster and some gods.

To distinguish this level of energy, some martial artists refer to it as "true energy."

But this is nothing more than self-aggrandizement. Qi and true qi are essentially the same. This statement is not widely accepted, but it does prove its uniqueness.

The subsequent training involved continuing to cultivate the body and internal energy.

The evolved Qi can further transform and strengthen the body, and the strengthened body can accommodate and produce more and purer Qi.

They complement each other.

What's needed next is the slow, meticulous practice of grinding water, pushing the body and energy to their limits once again.

Tsuruko has been on this floor for two or three years now.

... In other words, Motoko is still no match for Tsuruko.

"Then the next goal is to master the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade!"

Shuya asked, "Do you have any ideas?"

"No."

Motoko said matter-of-factly, "It's really asking too much of me to learn such advanced techniques in such a short time!"

"... Oh, really? Is it high-class?"

Shuya reluctantly raised his knife.

He slashed at Motoko with his sword, the sharp blade energy bursting forth and already upon her in the blink of an eye!

"Alas!"

Motoko was terrified.

But miraculously, the blade energy didn't cause her any harm; it passed right through her body and rushed out behind her.

It is indeed the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade!

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"This... this is the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade!"

Motoko said incredulously, "Inoue -kun, how do you know this move? This is a high-level technique that only our Aoyama Family knows and keeps secret... Did your sister teach you?"

"No, I saw Tsuruko use it a few times and she learned it. She didn't use it before because of your Shinmeiryu school, and she kept it a secret."

Shuya said nonchalantly, "Anyway, this move isn't that strong, so I'll just pretend I don't know it... to avoid you making a scene when you find out. I'm just making it sound so dramatic so you understand this move isn't that hard to learn."

The Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade, is not some earth-shattering technique; it is a closely guarded secret because of its unique nature.

The Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade, can strike anything it desires, such as possessing demons or monsters, or pierce through hostages to strike criminals. It is extremely effective in rescuing hostages.

The Shinmeiryu achieved its current status through this... This tactic is their biggest trade secret.

Seeing him wield the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade, with such ease, Motoko was deeply shocked.

She stammered, "As far as I know, if an outsider learns the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade, Shinmeiryu will seek him out..."

"No problem. If anyone needs me, tell them to come over now and that I'll be right here waiting, I won't run away."

Shuya and said, "Do I need to turn myself in? I don't mind."

"..."

Motoko suddenly felt that the Shinmeiryu seemed to be repeatedly testing the limits of annihilation.

She said sincerely, "Ahem, I don't think this is a big deal... I'll learn it, and that's that."

Say what you want.

Shuya immediately encouraged him, "See? Even I, a non- Shinmeiryu martial artist, have learned it. It won't be difficult for you to learn it either! You have to believe in yourself!"

"But Inoue- kun is Natural Martial Bone; our talents are different."

Motoko stated this honestly.

"You talk too much!"

Shuya glared at her. "Come here, I'll help with the training."

He shared his experience with Motoko: "The Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade, don't overthink it. It's more about feeling. Just think more about the flow of ki, observe your enemies with your inner eye, and add a few details, and you'll learn it!"

Shuya gestured a little bit with his fingers.

"I'll show you. First, gather your qi, then..."

Shuya solemnly gathered his energy and held up the First Snow.

Motoko held her breath, waiting for him to impart his experience.

The next second, Shuya said:

"Slash it out!"

The First Snow slashed through the air, its blade energy passing through the nearby Monster and striking Shuten Gozozo's buttocks.

"Ugh!"

She covered her buttocks and bounced up.

Shuten Gozozo looked at Shuya with a resentful expression, but dared not utter a sound.

"Idiot."

Shuten Doji deliberately spoke in a voice she could hear, and then they ran off to fight.

Motoko didn't care about their fight; she just stared at Shuya, speechless.

Shuya laughed, "You see? With just a few extra details, you can use the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade! Have you learned it now?"

"I, this..."

Motoko was stunned.

---I'll never learn that!

She thought to herself, "What am I complaining about?"

Shuya could tell from her expression that she hadn't learned it.

"Okay, I'll show you again. Watch carefully this time."

This time, he slashed at Motoko to let her experience it firsthand.

But Motoko just stared blankly, unable to see anything.

Shuya made several slashes, but she remained completely bewildered.

Having no other option, he explained further, "To learn the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade, the requirements for combat strength and swordsmanship aren't high. Once you've mastered the Demon Eye, you'll definitely have the foundation to use this move."

What you're lacking right now is a certain feeling.

"I feel... my sister has mentioned this to me before."

Motoko said, "She said that the Demon-Slaying Sword, Second Blade, is a kind of... flow."

"That's right! That's it. You need to feel that flow with your heart, and then make that cut!"

Shuya nodded vigorously. "Go ahead and try it. Maybe you'll get the hang of it after a few more cuts. Don't worry, I'll guide you from the side!"

Shuya let Motoko continue training, and he supervised her sword practice from the side.

But even after Yukio and Masato came over after school, Motoko still hadn't succeeded.

The Monster offered chaotic suggestions, but none of them came up with a feasible solution.

When Yukio and his companions arrived, they saw Monster surrounding the two of them, watching them practice swordsmanship.

"Whoa!"

Yuigahama looked into Motoko's eyes and couldn't help but make a surprised sound.

He was startled.

"Senior Suya! You've mastered the Demon Eye?"

Seya exclaimed in surprise.