"Inazuma's Naginata Art and swordsmanship were originally passed down almost entirely by the one within this body. The other schools are merely variations of that source, developed according to others' differing aptitudes."
The Raiden Shogun spoke calmly.
"Huh, really?" Paimon looked surprised.
"I think I have heard that Inazuma's martial arts all originated with the Raiden Shogun," Lumine said thoughtfully.
"Speaking of which, aren't you Teyvat's best guide? How come you didn't know?"
Li Qiuzhi looked at Paimon and teased her.
"What? Being a good guide isn't necessarily about expert knowledge. What really matters is caring about your companions!"
Paimon planted both hands on her hips and protested indignantly.
"All right, you have a point." Li Qiuzhi felt that Paimon wasn't wrong.
"Enough idle chatter."
The Raiden Shogun stopped their conversation and continued her brief introduction:
"Origin Swordsmanship, my own school, progresses from the basics to mastery through Initial Transmission, Intermediate Transmission, and Complete Transmission.
"Once you have completed these stages, you may approach the ultimate secret among ultimate secrets: the Unrivaled Musou Slash."
"Oh, that sounds pretty systematic. So we start with Initial Transmission now?"
Paimon nodded to show she understood.
"Naturally." The Raiden Shogun folded her left arm across herself and raised her right hand slightly as she said:
"My school encompasses both Tachi Art and Naginata Art. Since you both use swords, I shall teach you Tachi Art first."
As she spoke, she curled her hand above her snow-white chest. Lightning flashed as she drew Musou Isshin once more.
"At Initial Transmission, you learn the Nine-Direction Sword Path Stances of the tachi. At Intermediate Transmission, you study various guards and variations. Complete Transmission involves the various ultimate techniques that require Elemental Power.
"What you shall learn now are the Nine-Direction Sword Path Stances of Initial Transmission. Draw