Tokyo: The evil god doesn't want to be the top star

Chapter 33 Xia Ji Ba Liu
"Humph, in this world where entertainment is everything, the sword art has finally fallen into decline. If not, how could people like me who practice swordsmanship fall to such a low point, performing arts to play the role of a samurai..."

Tanaka Kansuke came to Xia Fan at some point, crossed his arms and shook his head helplessly.

From the innovation of guns and gunpowder to the vigorous development in the peaceful and prosperous era, the practical value of kendo has been reduced to near zero, and the long and arduous cultivation process is unable to adapt to the fast-paced modern life. Not only are there fewer and fewer fans, but even in film and television works, the sword moves are too complicated and slow to attract the interest of young people.

Originally one of the three major dojos in Edo, the Kagami-shin Akechi-ryu was now left with only the three Tanaka brothers, and a run-down dojo that had no students.

The three of them decided to "abandon military service and pursue literature" and join the advertising industry. In addition to earning a living, they also wanted to use this opportunity to show the public the profoundness of kendo and seek an opportunity to revive the Kagami Shinkei school.

"I see. Whether I play the protagonist or a minor soldier, I must work hard to be worthy of the three masters' superb swordsmanship!"

Xia Fan, who had already been watching the show with excitement, heard the director calling his number and walked up to the wooden man with a serious look on his face.

He dashed into the center of the camera with his heroic figure, and the style of the entire shoot suddenly changed...

Deep in the cameraman's heart, he even felt a sense of "both his soul and eyes were purified at the same time", and his vision was blurred by tears of emotion.

"You haven't learned kendo, so why are you just going to do a few swings like them?"

Reaching out for the sword at his waist, Xia Fan was originally planning to imitate the sword and start wielding it randomly, but he subconsciously felt that something was wrong.

"Director, can you give me another sword?"

He stopped and asked Nakano.

"Here, this is the only spare one we have. Be careful and don't learn to be as violent as them."

Director Nakano handed him the sword as if it were a treasure.

"Hey, an amateur is an amateur. I have been learning swords since I was young, and I dare not talk nonsense about two-sword style."

"Hahahahahaha, this kid probably plans to treat it as some kind of 'couch-sleeping art' and just show off his skills."

Looking at Xia Fan who tied the second sword around his waist, Tanaka and the other two laughed disdainfully.

Among the kendo schools from ancient times to the present, in addition to the famous "Niten Ichiryu", there are actually many schools that inherit the "Nitoryu" swordsmanship.

The Kagami Shinmei-ryu school is said to have a set of dual-sword techniques that they practice deeply, but the three Tanakas have never seen anyone use it.

In the final analysis, just like there are left-handed and right-handed people, although dual-sword style is powerful, there are only a few disciples who are truly talented enough to wield two swords at the same time.

"call……"

In the center of the camera, Xia Fan exhaled lightly, and placed his left and right hands on the hilt of the sword at his waist...

“This feels right…”

At that moment, he sensed a familiar feeling and entered a state of "harmony between man and nature". His whole body exuded a sharp and holy aura.

"This kid's aura has changed?"

"This grip is very particular, it seems to be some kind of 'ancient style'."

"It's an illusion. Don't be fooled by the fancy things..."

Tanaka and his two companions, who were well versed in kendo, keenly sensed that something was wrong.

"Number four, Xia Fan, audition!"

Xia Fan's eyes became serious, and the two swords in his hands turned into streams of light that were difficult to see with the naked eye and slashed out...

His body moved according to his instinct, and he controlled the knife in his hand with a very difficult posture, sweeping it back and forth around the wooden man, making a sharp sound of breaking through the air.

That’s right, the moment he clenched his two swords, he subconsciously used [Kagura Izumo Sword Dance].

The second time he used it, the glow stick turned into a long sword, and he had a deeper "understanding" of this sword dance.

[Kagura Izumo Sword Dance] is not just a pure sword-wielding Kagura, but a set of powerful sword skills born from the battlefield.

After drinking blood, reaping thousands of lives, and conquering countless faiths, this set of sword skills reached perfection and became "Kagura", dedicating the final victory and the glory of faith to the great gods.

Under the spotlight, the dancing sword blades merged into a scorching light, obscuring Xia Fan's figure.

"Wow, what a gorgeous move, just like the 'Starburst Healing Slash', shoot it quickly, shoot it hard!" Director Nakano and the staff were not the only ones who were stunned.

"It's so fast, I can't see clearly at all."

"Hey, hey, this kind of move that kills with every strike can't be done by Luanwu."

The three Tanaka teachers were watching with bated breath, not even noticing the sweat pouring out from under the wig, washing away the foundation on their faces like a waterfall.

The layman looks at the excitement and the insider looks at the doorway.

Having grown up being beaten with bamboo swords, they could naturally see that the sword skills Xia Fan demonstrated were the "real stuff."

If Kagami Shinkei-ryu is a "modern kendo" that combines the artistry and practicality of postures and forms...

Then what Xia Fan displayed was the "Ancient Sword Art" that was born on the ancient battlefields and whose sole goal was to kill people.

"Master Fan, if it were you, how many moves could you take?"

Tanaka Zuozuo and Tanaka Hachiro all looked at Tanaka Kansuke, the strongest among them.

"I... am worthy of being the contemporary master of the Kagami Shinkei school..."

"I couldn't even take a single move."

Tanaka Kansuke thought hard for a while, and finally shook his head with a dark face.

UI.

Xia Fan's sword style is very simple, fierce and accurate, but because it is fast, it appears flashy.

"This... should be... almost done... huhu..."

A few seconds later, Xia Fan sheathed both swords smoothly with movements that were difficult to see clearly and took a breath.

After performing the [Kagura Izumo Sword Dance] with all his strength, he felt his body beginning to sweat, and stopped because he was afraid that his makeup would be smudged.

"It's OK. Very good!"

"Xia Jun is indeed an experienced 'veteran actor' with rich experience in commercial shooting. Not only did he not damage the props, he also danced in a very good manner. It was quite impressive!"

Director Nakano couldn't stop praising him, and when he confirmed that the sword in Xia Fan's hand was intact, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But before he could finish his words, the wooden puppet opposite him suddenly made a "crack" sound, and its hands, feet and head broke into pieces.

"Hey, that's too much! I told you to take good care of your props!"

Just as the prop master was tearfully collecting the body of the wooden man that had been cut into a human stick, Tanaka and the other two had already surrounded him impatiently.

"The Kagami Shinmei Ryu, the master Tanaka Kansuke, the master Tanaka Zuo, and the master Tanaka Hachiro greet Mr. Xia."

"You can chop the wooden man into pieces with this 'toy' without damaging the blade. Xia Jun's swordsmanship has reached perfection. We misjudged you. Please forgive me for being so careless just now!"

"I am ignorant, may I ask what school of martial arts you just used?"

They solemnly performed the half-kneeling salute of warriors and formally introduced themselves to Xia Fan.

"School… Xiaji Eighth School?"

Looking at the three people squatting on the ground in front of him, Xia Fan could only squat as well and make up something nonsense.

"I see... It sounds like the two-sword secret sword passed down by the Xia family. We are lucky to see it today."

Tanaka Kansuke silently memorized the name and prepared to go back to look up the classics.

The fact that Xia Fan was able to chop the wooden man into pieces while keeping the prop sword intact showed that each of his fierce blows accurately hit the same few spots on the wooden man's body with a force that the prop sword could just withstand, causing the scars to accumulate until it eventually broke.

From this perspective, the practicality of the sword skills of the "Eight Streams of Xia Ji" can be seen, and it is very worthy of study and reference for the "Kingshin Akechi Stream".

(End of this chapter)