Investigation Complete, Heading to the Cemetery

Syrup Village was very close to Shimotsuki Village.

With the admiral-class warship sailing at high speed, they reached the island in just one day.

For Roya, this was probably the easiest check-in reward he had ever received.

The system's electronic voice rang out in Roya's mind.

[ Ding, congratulations, Host, you have received the reward: Peak Supreme Great Swordsman Realm! This is the realm countless Swordsmen pursue throughout their lives! ]

Feeling the changes in his body, Roya was not the least bit surprised.

Stepping onto the island's soil with an unchanged expression, Roya said to the women, "Since Sengoku said there were traces of the Revolutionary Army nearby, let's search carefully. Split up and investigate, then gather here afterward."

Hearing Roya's words, the women nodded in agreement.

Stella and Kaya formed a group, while the rest each formed their own groups and searched the island.

This so-called search was really nothing more than going through the motions.

Roya knew what he wanted to do.

With that in mind, Roya headed toward Isshin Dojo at the center of the island.

Before he even approached the dojo, Roya heard waves of shouts and the sound of wooden swords cutting through the air.

Koushirou sat on the wooden floor, his thick lenses making his eyes appear almost narrowed into slits.

He had sensed Roya's presence when Roya arrived near the area.

Clapping his hands, Koushirou said to his many disciples, "All right, everyone. Today's training ends here. You may all leave."

"Yes, Teacher Koushirou."

With that, the apprentices in Isshin Dojo neatly placed their wooden swords away before leaving the dojo.

Koushirou's gaze then fell upon Roya.

Roya's lips curved slightly upward, and his eyes were faintly narrowed as well.

Judging by their expressions alone, Roya and Koushirou looked quite