Ke Xue: He mastered the steel-cutting divine skill at the start.

The man and woman beside him exchanged a glance and then quickly rushed towards Nishikawa Tetsumei. Their speed was surprisingly fast, and in the blink of an eye, they were already beside Nishikawa Tetsumei.

Suddenly, each of them had two short knives in their hands, and the four knives instantly intertwined to create four deadly marks.

"Ding!"

Faced with the four swords coming at him in a crisscrossing manner, Nishikawa Tetsumei launched his attack in an instant. Tian Qingxue and Yue Yinshuang each attacked one of them, but the opponent's two swords overlapped, like a large pair of scissors, directly blocking his slash.

"How could this be? My attack hasn't even started yet, and the opponent has already anticipated it?"

Despite his shock, his confidence in his own strength prevented him from being discouraged. He tensed his arms and twin swords, instantly aligning the long sword with his arms. His body then rotated around his arms, and the friction between the blades sparked a burst of intense sparks.

The two men, whose swords were intertwined like butterflies, were also thrown apart by the immense force of their bodies twisting.

"As expected of Miyazaki's disciple, to have such combat power without being given any techniques is truly impressive."

Only then did they see the faces of the two people clearly; they were none other than Satoshi Maeda and Akiko Sayama.

The skill level displayed by the two at this moment was the result of their efforts over this period of time.

These two already had a solid foundation of fighting ability, especially Maeda Satoshi, who, as a former national karate champion, was a first-rate individual in terms of both strength and potential.

If Miyazaki Hayao didn't exist in the timeline, his combat power would surpass that of Ran.

Miyazaki Yu certainly didn't have time to teach them little by little; otherwise, the two of them wouldn't have such formidable combat power.

Thanks to the muscle guidance method created by Miyazaki Yu, the speed of cultivation is naturally incomparable. Miyazaki Yu only needs to spend one or two days on intensive training to teach the two of what would normally require years of study and accumulation.

In their eyes, this ability was almost a gift from the gods. Their precision and techniques improved by several levels almost overnight, making them extremely powerful!

However, all Miyazaki Yu could offer were techniques and skills, all built upon precision and physical reflexes.

In essence, it makes your throwing knives extremely accurate and allows you to master multiple combat techniques in a short time, but it doesn't increase a person's base stats.

For example, it can help you quickly learn a boxing style, but your speed and strength will not change, and your base stats will remain the same.

Even so, it is still quite astonishing. It eliminates many years of time in one fell swoop. If the recipient has a good foundation, their combat power can be greatly improved in a short period of time.

Satoshi Maeda and Akiko Sayama are examples of this, especially Satoshi Maeda, whose combat power has increased dramatically. He possesses extremely powerful swordsmanship in both hands. Although he is not as strong as Tetsuaki Nishikawa, his swordsmanship is in no way inferior to his opponent's!

"Sizzle—hiss—"

Maeda Satoshi and Sayama Akiko's twin swords, like vicious venomous snakes, slithered around Nishikawa Tetsumei's body, their attacks becoming increasingly frequent, each strike swift, sharp, and exceptionally precise.

Despite Nishikawa Tetsuaki's best efforts to defend himself, he was still inevitably injured.

Bloodstains bloomed from his chest and back, like fragrant red flowers blooming in a parched desert.

"These two are very strong. When I use dual swords to deal with a single opponent, I can indeed gain the upper hand with my fast-paced attacks. However, if I face two well-coordinated and powerful opponents, each of them entangles one of my swords, then I am restricted by distraction, and my attack power will naturally be greatly reduced!"

No, I can't just sit here and wait to die! My only chance now is through this woman!

After dozens of clashes, he was able to clearly sense something: both of them were very strong, but they both had one thing in common.

That is, their moves are extremely refined and powerful, not inferior to his own, but neither of them is as strong as him.

This woman, in particular, possesses such adaptability and skills, yet her strength is only about twice that of an ordinary person, a huge gap compared to his own.

This woman is the final breakthrough!

Chapter 390 Vermouth's Actions

"what!"

He roared, gathering all his strength, and his two longswords transformed into two beams of light, launching a coordinated attack on the two men.

His all-out attack, coupled with the sharpness of the two famous swords, immediately suppressed the two men. At that moment, he suddenly threw out the Moon Silver Frost sword in his right hand.

The long sword flew out of his hand, turning into a cold light, and instantly Maeda Satoshi was pinned down. He only needed a moment, just a moment!

In that instant, he could grip the sword with both hands, unleash a full-force attack with the Azure Snow Blade, send the woman flying, subdue her, and escape his current predicament.

After all, his biggest crisis didn't come from the two who made the move, but from the mysterious woman who had been watching intently!

The other party was dressed mysteriously, seemingly wearing strange armor, and their face was also covered. The more mysterious the character, the more cautious one should be.

His figure leaped out like a cheetah, becoming a blur, and he unleashed his power to the extreme while gripping the knife in both hands.

Akiko Sayama's expression changed as she realized what was happening. Miyazaki Yu had given her a lot, allowing her to acquire powerful skills in a short period of time. With the training from that Lady Vermouth, she was already a master!

In terms of her current combat strength, if calculated in detail, it is almost equivalent to Gin before he was modified.

Even so, she is not without weaknesses; strength is her weakness.

In any case, a woman's strength is ultimately weaker than a man's, there is no doubt about that. During this period, she and Maeda Satoshi focused on practicing to increase their strength, because they already had enough technique.

However, the more fundamental something is, the more time it takes to refine it. This takes time!

Although she had tried her best to cross her twin swords to block the attack, she knew that she could not possibly withstand it.

The sharp edge of Tianqingxue's sword arrived suddenly, and a cold glint appeared in his deep eyes. The pure and frenzied killing intent made Akiko Sayama's scalp tingle, and her face instantly turned pale and bloodless!

It must be said that Nishikawa Tetsuaki is indeed a genius. If it weren't for Miyazaki Yu, the title of the youngest swordsman would definitely belong to him.

Moreover, he is a practical person.

His true power cannot be fully displayed during regular drills, but it is in battle and in dire situations that his power is unleashed and his terrifying nature is revealed!

However, this powerful, mountain-splitting strike came to an abrupt halt. A hand suddenly reached out and grabbed Tian Qingxue. The ferocious and terrifying sword blade could no longer penetrate even a fraction of its depth within this hand.

"A very good last-ditch effort! It's just a pity that your strength is only so-so!"

"Crack!"

At this moment, Maeda Satoshi's attack arrived. He had just used all his strength to rescue his fiancée, and now that his opponent was subdued, he certainly wouldn't kill him directly. However, his fist, as big as a casserole dish, had already slammed into his body.

It was as if he had been hit in the waist and abdomen by a cannonball. His whole body curled up into a ball. Then came a vicious knee strike and a series of hand chops. In the blink of an eye, his once extremely fierce opponent was unconscious with his eyes rolled back, turning into a puddle of mud on the ground.

"Alright, stop hitting him. This kid is still somewhat useful. That guy doesn't want to see a dead man either."

Maeda Satoshi quickly stopped, but couldn't help but say something.

"But this person betrayed Lord Miyazaki. Such a traitor should not be allowed to live."

Vermouth smiled faintly: "He has his reasons. Loyalty requires sufficient benefits and authority to maintain, and loyalty is just one option in people's hearts. If something more important appears, loyalty will naturally become the second option."

As she spoke, she rummaged through Nishikawa Tetsumei's clothes and quickly found something—the amplifier transmitter.

"This is it. Don't underestimate this seemingly insignificant thing. In reality, it is a satellite locator and amplifier. It's a really good plan. For people who have never encountered darkness, the government's influence is deeply ingrained."

From birth to adulthood, people live in the shadow of the government, with trust and dependence following them like a shadow. In the face of the government's reckless actions, the courage required to resist is already extremely rare.

Akiko Sayama and Satoshi Maeda exchanged a glance and nodded.

"You're absolutely right. Nishikawa Tetsuaki was also forced into this situation. The government, which he had always trusted, suddenly did some shameless things, which was a double blow to his mind and emotions. It's quite remarkable that he was able to show such resistance."

Vermouth examined the instrument in her hand for a moment, a smile appearing on her face.

"Alright, let's begin the second step now."

Maeda Satoshi hurriedly carried the unconscious Nishikawa Tetsuaki on his back. After the three of them turned through a grove of trees, they saw a car that was already parked there.

Vermouth reached out and grabbed Nishikawa Tetsuaki's shirt from the back as easily as lifting a chick, then quickly got into the car.

A dozen minutes later, when the car door opened again, it wasn't Vermouth who got out, but Nishikawa Tetsuaki. Looking through the car door, he saw a man lying inside wearing only his underwear.

Clearly, Vermouth had disguised herself and transformed into the appearance of Tetsuaki Nishikawa.

Although it wasn't the first time they had seen it, Maeda Satoshi and Sayama Akiko still felt a strong sense of fear spreading from their hearts.

"Even with my current eyesight, I can't find the slightest flaw. It's a terrifying disguise. If one day she disguises herself as someone I know, like Mingzi, I probably wouldn't be able to detect it immediately."

Seeing the two people's shocked expressions, Vermouth's face also showed a slight smile.

"There's no need for further shocking remarks. Now, our operation will officially begin. Some people don't like a stable life, so we can only give them the turmoil they desire. Whether we bestow or plunder is entirely up to our will!"

In the quiet room, Miyazaki Yu let out a muffled groan and gasped for breath, but a smile remained on his face.

"Great, things are going even better than I expected. It's actually going to be finished earlier than anticipated, and I can already feel the changes in my body."

Inside his body, a new organ has taken full shape!

The human body is the most complex thing in the world, and every seemingly insignificant organ inside the human body has an irreplaceable role.

But what if there was an extra organ?

Of course, it will produce a strong rejection reaction. Even if it grows from your own flesh and blood, it will be the same. To the body, the newly grown gallbladder is no different from a tumor, gallstone, or abscess; they are all things that need to be removed.

For the newly formed organs to fully integrate into the body, one must endure a terrifying experience: being infused with sword energy!

Chapter 391 Sword Qi Infusion (3rd Update!)

The ancients were aware of the issue of rejection, but they never had a good solution. Even in modern medicine, organ transplantation is often a gamble.

This is not because medicine is not advanced enough, or because doctors are irresponsible; it's simply because there's no way to guess.

This is like the blind men and the elephant; individual differences mean that each person's rejection reaction is completely different.

In some people, the body's resistance surges extremely strongly after a transplant, resulting in a severe rejection reaction. In another scenario, the immune system fails to activate, which can also lead to serious consequences.

The rescue methods for the two situations are completely opposite. The first situation requires suppressing the immune system, which requires injecting suppressive drugs into the patient.

The second type is exactly the opposite, requiring drugs to boost immunity. After all, immunity is the body's last line of defense. If immunity is lost, then any microorganism that doesn't seem to pose much of a threat can become fatal.

Finally, besides randomness, there's another issue: time.

Such outbreaks often occur within a very short period of time, requiring immediate decisions rather than waiting for solutions. In many cases, it's a gamble; if you lose, the person dies, but if you win, the patient can live.

So let's summarize the difficulty of cultivating Sword Courage.

First, one needs to have a sufficiently high level of skill and precise control over sword energy. Without causing severe damage, one can use limited damage combined with internal energy and flesh to gradually create an organ inside the body.

The intricacy and complexity involved are unimaginable. To give an analogy, it's as difficult as a giant several meters tall trying to carve words on a grain of rice.

And it's not just about randomly carving a few words; it requires writing an entire article.

The quality of an article is essentially the quality of one's courage and integrity.

Just like Kawakami Gensai, the sword spirit he condensed was already extremely powerful, but the quality of the article he wrote was far inferior to that of Miyazaki Yu.

In comparison, he was a two-meter-tall black man who simply hugged a tree trunk and wrote a few letters on the beach, while Miyazaki Yu wrote a preface to the Orchid Pavilion on rice paper with a small brush. The difference is that great.

Because Kawakami Gensai relied solely on sword energy, which was extremely difficult to control. He was also young at that time, and his control ability was not comparable to what it is now.

While the Sword Courage isn't a one-off deal—once it's completed, it can't be improved further—the prerequisite is still the vigor and strength of Qi and Blood. Once Qi and Blood begin to decline, further improvement becomes an unattainable goal.