The two leaped across the rooftops of Iron City, stopping not far from the General's Residence a short while later.
A broad platform had been set up in the open grounds of the General's Residence.
A sword stand sat atop the spacious platform. Before long, a familiar figure slowly stepped onto it.
"Oh! It's the General..."
Once the unruly crowd recognized him, they immediately began cheering.
"Silence!" the General shouted.
As soon as he spoke, the cheering crowd below the platform fell silent.
"Today, we hold the Famous Blade Ceremony to mark the unveiling of a famous blade. This is an important moment for our Land of Iron..."
"In the past, many famous blades have emerged from our Land of Iron, but today's blade is undoubtedly the strongest in our history..."
"..." The General of the Land of Iron raised his voice, explaining to those below just how powerful the blade was.
Yui was getting sleepy listening to him.
"This is so boring..." Nai Hyuga yawned as well.
Just then, the appearance of a figure instantly snapped Yui awake.
"Master Iinaka. It looks like Rengo managed to do it..."
"Now, let us ask Master Iinaka to bring out the star of today's ceremony..." the General announced loudly.
Then he stepped back, revealing Iinaka, who held a wooden box in both hands.
Iinaka looked exhausted, yet his face bore an expression of extraordinary excitement.
Filled with exhilaration, he slowly walked toward the sword stand at the front of the platform.
His voice was solemn as he began slowly, "Today is an auspicious day, and the day a famous blade is unveiled..."
"I am the craftsman who forged this blade. Allow me to reveal it at last."
Then, with trembling hands, he opened the wooden box before him, revealing a black longsword.