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Chapter 1015: Break force with force, break bamboo sword with spear [4800]

Three consecutive losses... and each one was more miserable than the last.

Kogoro Date, who had just entered the arena, was defeated humiliatingly before he could even last 10 seconds!
A strong sense of uneasiness surged into Date Keikuni's heart...

Despite his extreme anxiety, there was nothing he could do except secretly pray that the next duel would go smoothly.

After Date Kogoro left the field in disgrace, the fourth round began - Nagakura Shinpachi vs. Ishikawa Togoro.

Ishikawa Togoro, who ranks fifth among the "Seven Spears of Senshu", is a strong man with a sturdy build. He is in no way inferior to Nagakura Shinpachi, who is known for his strength.

The two strong men walked onto the field at the same time, instantly triggering a new wave of discussion.

Coincidentally, the two not only have similar body shapes, but also the same style.

"Seven Spears of Xianzhou, Shinto Munen-ryu, Ishikawa Togoro."

"Captain of the Shinsengumi's Second Division, Shinto Munen-ryu, Nagakura Shinpachi."

After introducing themselves to each other, Nagakura Shinpachi raised his eyebrows and smiled:
"We are brothers from the same school."

Ishikawa Togoro responded in a deep voice:
"Yeah. I'm looking forward to the next confrontation."

Nagakura Shinpachi grinned:

"Each each other."

After a while, the squatting ceremony was completed, and both sides stood up at the same time, got into position at the same time, and then launched their attacks at the same time!
As expected of fellow disciples of the Shinto Wunian-ryu school, they opened fire at full force right from the start!

Nagakura Shinpachi: "Drink aa ...

Ishikawa Togoro: "Haa ...

The two shouted at the same time, rushed forward, and then slashed with all their might! The two bamboo swords collided heavily in mid-air!

Immediately afterwards, some fragments of the bamboo sword were seen flying out, which showed how fierce the confrontation was.

For a moment, the sword shadow danced between the two of them.

No one retreated, and both of them stepped on their feet - they just stood there, fighting head-on, attacking each other!
When the opponent's bamboo sword comes at him, he will never dodge. He will either raise his sword to block it or bounce it back directly.

The sound of bamboo swords hitting each other was as dense and loud as a sudden rain, and it never stopped.

As both were swordsmen of the Shinto Munen-ryu school - this aroused the competitive spirit of the two.

They all spontaneously abandoned complicated techniques and wanted to use the "power" that the Shinto Munen-ryu was most proud of to decide the outcome!
So, even though he could have easily dodged the attack, he chose not to dodge it and instead used force to counter the opponent's force.

This powerful head-on confrontation is undoubtedly the most entertaining.

Countless audiences at the scene were fascinated and immersed in the performance, holding their breath unconsciously.

On the surface, the two sides were evenly matched.

However, insiders can all see that Nagakura Shinpachi has the upper hand, and his advantage is constantly expanding!

Ishikawa Togoro did catch up with Nagakura Shinpachi's sword speed, but his swordsmanship level was far inferior to that of his opponent.

Nagakura Shinpachi's bamboo sword can always strike at the most advantageous position at the most appropriate time, along the shortest path.

In comparison, Ishikawa Togoro cannot do this.

You may not feel anything different at first.

But as time goes by, quantitative changes will gradually accumulate into qualitative changes, and Nagakura Shinpachi's offensive will slowly overwhelm Ishikawa Togoro, and the latter will only become more and more difficult to resist.

As expected, at this point in the battle, there was a clear gap in the offensive power of the two sides. When Nagakura Shinpachi slashed out three times, Ishikawa Togoro could only barely slash out two times.

The reason lies in "practical experience".

The battle-hardened Nagakura Shinpachi has already mastered all the moves of the Shinto Munen-ryu.

He has a very deep understanding of what kind of tactics should be used in different situations - after all, this is precious experience gained at the cost of his life.

The longer the time goes, the greater Nagakura Shinpachi's advantage will be.

About 2 minutes later, Ishikawa Togoro finally couldn't stand it anymore and had to kick the ground hard and retreat backwards.

Nagakura Shinpachi subconsciously prepared to chase after him, but he saw Ishikawa Togoro assume a unique Kasumidan stance, and his aura suddenly changed.

He stared at Nagakura Shinpachi and spoke word by word:

"I will use all my strength in this next move. If this move fails, I lose!"

Upon hearing this, Nagakura Shinpachi was startled at first, then he smiled excitedly:
"That's perfect! Then let's do as you wish and decide the outcome with one move!"

After saying that, he raised the blade, with the tip pointing to the sky.

The two men, who were 3 meters apart, silently gathered their strength - in an instant, they attacked at the same time!
The audience saw two figures running towards each other at a rapid speed, and after a fleeting "fusion", they passed each other's shoulders and stood with their backs to each other.

Who wins? Countless spectators stretched their necks, widened their eyes, and looked forward to the final outcome.

The two on the field did not keep the audience waiting for long——

"Well……!"

Ishikawa Togoro covered his chest, cried out in pain, and fell to his knees.

Nagakura Shinpachi slowly performed Zanshin and stood leisurely.

The outcome is clear at a glance.

Ordinary people could not see the confrontation just now, only a very few people saw it clearly.

After both of them entered each other's optimal attack range, they attacked at the same time.

Although the timing of the attack is the same, Nagakura Shinpachi's sword speed is slightly faster.

It is this slight difference that determines the outcome.

Because Nagakura Shinpachi's bamboo sword is faster, it completes acceleration earlier and has more powerful power.

After the two bamboo swords collided, Ishikawa Togoro's bamboo sword, which was slightly weaker in power, was directly bounced away.

Immediately afterwards, Nagakura Shinpachi's bamboo sword was unstoppable and hit the opponent's body.

After Ishikawa Togoro fell to the ground, the referee slowly raised the small flag in his hand:
"The winner is the Shinsengumi, Nagakura Shinpachi!"

At this point, today's competition is already halfway through... "Seven Spears of Xianzhou" hasn't won a single victory!
This made Ida Yoshikuni, who had believed that he could "always win one or two rounds", feel ashamed and worried.

——Will we all lose?
Before he knew it, cold sweat was already breaking out on his forehead.

Round 5 - Harada Sanosuke vs Date Jinshichiro.

From a certain perspective, the instigator of all the incidents last night was this ignorant Date Jinshichiro.

Although Harada Sanosuke is not very smart, he has always been good at talking.

Therefore, after stepping onto the field, he pulled the corners of his mouth, revealing a sarcastic smile, and said to Date Jinshichiro in a teasing tone:
"Boy, I remember clearly what you said last night."

"It is said that once you show your true abilities, you can easily beat us to a pulp."

"In that case, I am looking forward to your performance."

"You must show your true ability and open my eyes."

When he mentioned the word "real skill", he emphasized it.

Upon hearing this, Date Jinshichiro frowned and the veins on his forehead bulged, as if they would burst at any time due to anger.

By the way, its current appearance is quite funny, with its cheeks swollen high, just like a squirrel that is storing supplies for the winter.

When he appeared on the stage, many audience members couldn't help laughing out loud.

Because this guy was the culprit, Qing Deng took special care of him last night.

The others were knocked down with one punch, but this guy was hit three times, one of which was specifically on his right cheek.

Including the punch that sent him flying out of the store, Qing Deng punched him on both sides of his cheek.

Such a severe punch cannot be healed immediately by just sleeping.

Even after applying the best ointment, his face was still swollen and looked particularly funny.

Although there is no risk of disfigurement, don't expect the swelling to go down for at least a month.

Faced with Harada Sanosuke's ridicule, Date Jinshichiro's face turned red, as if it had been burned by fire.

Then, his eyes flashed with ferocity, and his lips moved as if he was chewing something, with his Adam's apple moving slightly.

Although his face was filled with resentment and indignation, he ultimately said nothing, did not retort, and silently endured the frustration.

It is not necessary to do it, but it is really impossible.

Not to mention the trouble he caused last night, which has already made him dare not say anything bad.

The four consecutive defeats just now were clearly reflected in his eyes. The successive defeats of seniors such as Ida Shinji and Ishikawa Togoro completely destroyed his confidence.

At this point, he no longer dared to say the nonsense that "the Shinsengumi is nothing special."

At this time, the referee urged them to "salute quickly."

Although they were reluctant, the two still followed the rules, performed the squatting ceremony, and introduced themselves to each other.

"The Seven Spears of Senshu, Kagami Shinkei-ryu, and Date Jinshichiro."

"Captain of the 10th Division of the Shinsengumi, Hozoin-ryu, Harada Sanosuke."

As soon as the duel began, a hilarious scene appeared.

Because Harada Sanosuke used a spear and Date Jinshichiro used a bamboo sword, after the former took his stance, the latter was at a loss!

The tip of Harada Sanosuke's gun was always aimed at Date Jinshichiro's chest, keeping him out of the gun's reach.

No matter how the opponent moves or changes his posture, he cannot escape the lock of the gun tip.

For a moment, Date Jinshichiro could neither advance nor retreat, and could only stand there.

Harada Sanosuke was not in a hurry to attack. Like a cat playing with a mouse, he stared at Date Jinshichiro leisurely to see how he was going to break the deadlock.

In the world of fighting, “long arms” can give you an overwhelming advantage.

The spear's lofty status as the "king of all weapons" is unshakable.

Only top masters who are much more skilled than their opponents have a chance to defeat the gun with their sword.

Obviously, Date Jinshichiro does not have such strength.

The spear in Harada Sanosuke's hand was nearly 2 meters apart.

For Date Jinshichiro, the 2-meter distance seemed like an insurmountable chasm that was difficult to cross.

He tried various methods - shouting threats, making false moves - but all failed.

At this time, the audience's discussion reached his ears——

"Tsk tsk tsk, being blocked by the spear is so frustrating."

"Hey, how long are you going to drag on? Come on!"

"Alas, he is only the last of the seven spears, his strength is limited."

These words were like sharp thorns that pierced through Date Jinshichiro's eardrums and pierced into his heart.

But he frowned and his expression became ferocious.

The anxiety of being eager to win, the humiliation of being criticized, the heavy pressure... all of these were like a surging tsunami, destroying the defense line in his brain called "reason".

On the west side of the stadium, Koichi Date, the leader of the "Seven Spears of Senshu", who was watching the match silently, immediately saw through Renshichiro Date's intentions, his face suddenly changed color, and he hurriedly shouted:

"Idiot! Don't be impulsive! Don't go ahead!"

However, it was too late - Date Jinshichirō had already taken action.

In a flash, he swung his sword and hit the tip of Harada Sanosuke's gun, and the latter's gun immediately bounced to the side.

In this way, without the obstruction of the spear, the center of Harada Sanosuke's body was finally exposed to him!
He did not dare to delay, and kicked his hind legs hard, accelerating to maximum speed in the blink of an eye, and rushed towards Harada Sanosuke like a cannonball.

Deflect the spear and attack while in a hurry... His idea was not wrong.

But...if it were so easy to defeat a spear with a sword, the spear would not be recognized as the "king of all weapons".

"Long arms" not only means a wide attack range, but also means more tolerance!
Because your opponent needs to cover more distance to hit you, you have more time to respond.

Seeing Date Jinshichiro coming to attack, Harada Sanosuke stepped back quickly and calmly. While dodging, he kept moving his hands and pulled the spear back - at this moment, Date Jinshichiro had just crossed half of the 2-meter distance.

The spear drew an arc in the air and swept towards Date Jinshichiro's shoulder.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that before Date Jinshichiro could get close to Harada Sanosuke, he would be knocked to the ground by the spear.

As a last resort, Date Jinshichiro could only stand still, raise his sword to defend himself, and barely block Harada Sanosuke's attack.

Taking advantage of the opponent's pause, Harada Sanosuke retreated a few steps - and thus, everything returned to the starting point.

The distance between the two sides was pulled to more than 2 meters, and Date Jinshichiro was blocked outside the tip of the gun again.

Faced with such a situation, Date Jinshichiro didn't even have time to feel upset - because the next moment, Harada Sanosuke took the initiative to launch an offensive!

The latter just shook his wrist... that was all. With just such a simple movement, the spear in his hand turned into a flexible python! It twisted its body and bit towards Date Renshichiro's body!
Date Jinshichiro hurriedly raised his bamboo sword and countered the opponent's moves.

In an instant, this small world centered on the two of them was filled with the shadows of bamboo swords and wooden spears.

Harada Sanosuke's attack is very simple, which is to stab straightly continuously - although it is very simple, it poses a huge threat!
It is fast, short in interval and powerful, and cannot be underestimated.

It’s not that Date Jinshichiro didn’t think about counterattacking, but his bamboo sword couldn’t touch Harada Sanosuke at all!

It truly means "you can only defend yourself, but you can't fight back."

If this continues, with one side gaining and the other side losing, it is only a matter of time before we are defeated.

Date Keikuni in the VIP seat and other members of the Seven Guns on the west side of the stadium clenched their fists and prayed secretly in their hearts, hoping that Date Jinshichiro would be able to perform beyond his normal level and think of a strategy to defeat the enemy, or that Harada Sanosuke would accidentally reveal a huge flaw.

But what can they do... Although they were full of expectations, the subsequent development of the battle was uneventful and no accidents occurred.

There is always a loophole in a perfect plan, and Date Jinshichiro's concentration began to decline uncontrollably.

Faced with a new round of attacks from Harada Sanosuke, he reacted a beat too slow and failed to intercept the gun tip in time.

Just like that, the spear pierced Date Jinshichiro's chest straight and stabbed him away.

The referee's voice sounded at the right time:

"The winner is the Shinsengumi, Harada Sanosuke!"

Looking at Date Jinshichiro who was lying on the ground, clutching his chest and gasping for air, Harada Sanosuke taunted him before leaving:

"The true ability of the 'Seven Spears of Xianzhou' is not that great."

As soon as these words were spoken, Date Jinshichiro, who had just suffered an external injury and then a heart disease, turned red in the face and stared at Harada Sanosuke with unwillingness - this was the only thing he could do now.

He was so angry that he almost suffocated himself.

Round 6——Hajime Saito vs. Shozo Hashimoto.

It's bamboo sword versus spear again.

However, in this round, the weapons wielded by both sides were swapped.

Koichi Date and Shozo Hashimoto are the only two experts in using the spear among the "Seven Spears of Senshu".

Countless spectators at the scene leaned forward and watched the game with great interest.

Everyone was eager to see how the captain of the Shinsengumi would respond when faced with a powerful enemy wielding a spear.

Holding a spear, Masao Hashimoto stood in the center of the arena with a serious expression.

It's already the sixth round...the chances they have left are getting fewer and fewer...!
At this point, Ida Qingbang in the VIP seat could no longer remain calm and shouted:

"Chang San! You must not lose! Your opponent is using a bamboo sword! You are holding a spear! You have an absolute advantage! No matter what, you must win this round!"

It would have been better if he didn't shout. After shouting, Hashimoto Shozo's expression became more serious.

However, Ida Yoshikuni was not wrong.

In this round, Shozo Hashimoto did have a great advantage.

After seeing that Saito Kazumasa was about to challenge the Lancer, Kondo Isami and others on the east side of the stadium all frowned and looked solemn.

Bamboo sword versus spear...the performance of the weapons is too different. No matter who the opponent is, you have to be extremely alert.

Having said that, Saito Hajime was not moved by it and remained calm, not even raising his eyebrows.

His character strengths were once again evident: he could always keep a poker face no matter how dangerous the situation was.

Referee: “Salute!”

"Seven Spears of Senshu, Hozoin-ryu, Hashimoto Shozo."

"Shinsengumi, no outflow, Saito Ichi."

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