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

"Aunt Jinghua, you're too kind. I'm just an ordinary person who has been fortunate enough to cultivate to the level of a Sword Saint. Since everyone wants to see, that's fine too. How about this: after breakfast tomorrow morning, anyone who wants to spar with me can come and challenge me to see if I, this Sword Saint, have truly lived up to my expectations."

Chapter 473 Hattori Heizo's Speculation

In the darkness of night, inside Hattori Heizo's bedroom.

Hattori Heizo lay flat in his blankets and sighed softly.

“Heizo, after spending time with him tonight, this Miyazaki swordsman doesn’t seem to be as cruel and terrifying as you said before. Although he doesn’t have the naivety of a young man, he is calm, generous, and knows how to advance and retreat. You can’t tell that he is the kind of person who would do such a thing.”

Hattori Hanzo gently embraced his wife, stroking her back, while also calming his own inner unease.

"On the surface, that is indeed the case, but as you know, there was an incident a few days ago. Miyazaki Yu's chief disciple, Nishikawa Tetsuaki, applied to the Sword Master Association for the Sword Master Trial, and during the trial, he directly killed a Sword Master!"

"Slayed a swordsman directly? This..." Hattori Shizuka's beautiful eyes revealed a look of horror!

If a disciple can kill a swordsman, then how powerful must the master be? She immediately realized that this action must have been instigated by Miyazaki Yu and had the tacit approval of all the swordsmen!

Only under such circumstances can a swordsman be eliminated silently without causing a huge uproar!

"As the head of the Osaka branch, I have access to some confidential information. After learning about that incident from Heiji, I began my investigation. Combining this with the information I already knew, the truth slowly emerged before my eyes."

First, since the base incident, the government has formed a special investigation team. I applied to join the investigation team, but was directly rejected.

"They rejected you outright? This..."

Shizuka Hattori also has a deep understanding of some government matters.

She was very clear about her husband's abilities. Although he seemed taciturn, he was actually very meticulous, calm and wise, and had a high reputation in the police force. This reputation did not come out of thin air.

Rather, he was a person who handled countless major cases and earned the approval of both superiors and subordinates.

In other words, he is a person who is both capable and shrewd.

He is the head of the Osaka Prefectural Police Department. Although he is not the highest-ranking officer in the police force, he wields real power in the area, and he has never left the front line since he took office.

To put it bluntly, he is the most suitable candidate!

In politics, deliberately choosing unsuitable candidates instead of the most suitable ones makes the intended message very clear.

That means the higher-ups don't actually want to investigate!

"The government officials seem to be making a big show of it, but in reality they are unwilling to continue the investigation. I also found out that before that incident happened, the government had signed an agreement with Miyazaki Yu. The government used a lot of personal connections to persuade Miyazaki Yu to accept the agreement."

Shortly after the agreement was signed, someone within the government secretly carried out a plan called "Project Godslayer".

Hattori Shizuka's expression shifted: "The God-Slaying Plan? This is..."

"Actually, it was a capture plan specifically targeting Miyazaki Yu. Miyazaki Yu's great strength aroused the government's fear and greed. Some people wanted to find out the secret of his strength by studying his body."

Previous studies on his blood revealed that his cells were extremely active and divided at an abnormally slow rate, only one-tenth the speed of normal cells. Furthermore, the length of his telomeres did not shorten during the separation process.

This means that his vitality far surpasses that of ordinary people!

If we can figure out the secrets behind it, we might even be able to unlock the code to life and gain a long life, which is why this plan was created!

These words made Hattori Shizuka's heart tremble.

She whispered, "The main force behind this plan is the military force of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's underground base. This corroborates what Heiji said; he really is..."

Hattori Heizo took a deep breath: "What methods he used is no longer important. What is important is that he single-handedly destroyed a large military base and caused a huge disaster, but the government's current attitude clearly indicates that it does not intend to pursue the matter any further."

As his wife, Hattori Shizuka sensed her husband's inner conflict.

As a police officer, his lifelong goal was to bring criminals to justice.

This time was different. The government broke its promise first and violated the agreement, so Miyazaki Yu's response was just a natural one.

But his revenge was far too cruel.

"Pingzang"

She held her husband tightly, wanting to share his pain.

“You don’t need to comfort me. I know what to do. There’s only one reason why the government doesn’t pursue this further: if they do, the consequences will be unbearable for the government, and I, Hattori Heizo, certainly can’t bear them either.”

Hattori Shizuka breathed a sigh of relief. Although she knew he would make this choice, she still felt a sense of relief.

"There is no right or wrong in this matter now, nor is it something we should get involved in. What we need to do is completely forget about these things, treat him as just a young man, and try our best to be his friend and guide him onto the right path. This is the only thing we can do."

………………

Inside the Hattori family's training room, Hattori Heizo and his son, as well as Hattori Shizuka, were all wearing protective gear and looking very serious.

On the other side of them, Miyazaki Yu was still dressed in casual clothes.

However, this was perfectly normal for everyone. The difference in strength between the two sides was simply too great. For Miyazaki Yu, his body was the best defense, and there was no need for him to wear any protective gear.

However, the little girl, He Ye, seemed somewhat dissatisfied.

"Hey, how can you be like this? Uncle Heizo, Aunt Shizuka, and Heiji are all very serious, and they are all very strong. They even prepared new protective gear for you. How can you look down on them like this?"

Xiaolan hurriedly wanted to explain, but didn't know how to start.

While he was hesitating, Miyazaki Yu smiled slightly, walked straight to the brand-new protective gear, and then waved his right hand.

A gentle breeze dispersed, and then, as if in an instant, a flash of swords and shadows passed by. The brand-new mask was suddenly split in two, the cut clean and neat, as if it had been cut by a sharp blade.

"This...you actually..."

Seeing this scene, Kazuha finally understood just how powerful the person in front of her truly was!

"Now you see, protective gear makes absolutely no difference to me whether I have it or not. You still don't understand what kind of existence a Sword Saint is compared to an ordinary swordsman."

Let's not waste any more time. Let's start with Hattori Heiji. Let me see how much you've improved since the kendo tournament."

As he spoke, he walked to the sword rack to the side, casually selected a bamboo knife, and performed a sword flourish. The bamboo knife then emitted a soft hum, and an invisible aura surged forth.

Chapter 474 Sparring with the Hattori Family

"Since that's the case, then I'll make a fool of myself. I'm also very interested to see just how amazing the Sword Saint's swordsmanship is!"

After bowing, he charged forward, brandishing his bamboo sword.

He now knew that the gap between the two of them was absolutely enormous, so without any probing, he launched a full-scale attack right from the start.

In an instant, the bamboo knives flashed and whistled through the air, filling the entire room with their shadows and the rustling sound of the wind.

"Indeed, Heiji's swordsmanship has improved significantly compared to before. He has been training hard ever since he was defeated in the kendo tournament, and now it seems that his results are quite remarkable."

Hattori Shizuka nodded with satisfaction as she watched her son's offensive.

My son is very talented. Although he wasted some time practicing kendo because he was obsessed with being a detective, his skills are still outstanding among his peers.

At his age, he and his wife didn't have that kind of ability.

Hattori Hanzo, who had been squinting, had an unusually solemn expression:

"Jinghua, you're right, Heiji has indeed made great progress, but look at Miyazaki Yu."

Hattori Shizuka frowned slightly: "He is a sword saint, whose strength far surpasses that of ordinary people. It is to be expected that Heiji's attacks could not harm him in the slightest."

Hattori Hanzo shook his head: "That's not it. I wanted you to see Miyazaki Yu's footwork. From the start of the fight until now, he has only moved within a few dozen centimeters of his feet. He hasn't used any parrying, yet Heiji's swords have missed by the slightest bit. Do you know why?"

At this moment, Hattori Shizuka was horrified:

"He has completely mastered Heiji's attack rhythm and angles, so he anticipates the enemy's moves every second. He only needs to move a small distance to render the opponent's attack ineffective!"

Although I knew all along that this so-called sparring match would definitely be a one-sided affair!

But unexpectedly, it was such a crushing defeat. The opponent only slightly adjusted the angle of his body, and Hattori Heiji's attack was as if he were in a quagmire, unable to exert any force at all.

At this moment, Kazuha, who was standing outside the arena, was already getting anxious:

"How could this be? Heiji's attack is completely ineffective."

Xiao Lan sighed softly. This battle was destined from the very beginning; the gap between them was beyond description.

The difference between them should be described as worlds apart.

At this moment, Miyazaki Yu on the field became somewhat annoyed. He suddenly swung his sword down, instantly striking Hattori Heiji's weak point. Although he only used a little force, it was enough to make Hattori Heiji stagger back two steps, and all his attacks came to an abrupt halt.

"Your basic skills are good and solid, but there are big problems with the connection between your moves. Moreover, the so-called moves are the product of combining the way the body exerts force with the angle of the sword, but your moves are too soft and you have not brought out the power in the moves at all."

In other words, your moves lack the sudden burst of power at crucial moments, and there is a stagnation between moves. You are not proficient in using your moves. You need to master these aspects before you can continue with more in-depth training.

As he spoke, he began to attack. He suppressed his speed and power, and his moves were neither fast nor powerful. Hattori Heiji saw all of this, but these attacks, which he could have blocked, were as if he had seen a ghost.

Each time he managed to block it, he felt extremely awkward, as if he were fighting with a very long bamboo pole, and his opponent was just tapping him with the tip of the pole, making it extremely difficult for him.

"Heiji!"

Kazuha felt a pang of sadness as she watched Hattori Heiji being completely overwhelmed, but she quickly came to terms with it. It wasn't that Heiji was too weak; rather, it was that this person was simply too strong.

"Although Heiji is no match for him, I believe that Heiji can definitely learn something from this battle and improve himself."

After thinking about this, my worries subsided.

This crushing defeat lasted for a full ten minutes. Every move Miyazaki Yu made was so powerful that his opponent couldn't defend himself, yet he didn't actually hurt him; he simply pointed out his weaknesses.

Hattori Heiji gradually learned some things, but after he adapted a little, he immediately increased his combat power and put him back into a state of forced march until ten minutes later, when he was completely exhausted and finally stopped.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh—"

At this moment, he was drenched in sweat, as if he had been pulled out of the water. His dark skin was covered in sweat, like a big black plum that had been soaked in water.

Thank you for your guidance.

He had long understood that the other party genuinely wanted to instruct him, which was why they maintained a state of suppression without breaking, just like forging a piece of steel. The force of the hammering was always within the steel's tolerance range, so as to achieve the purpose of steelmaking.

At this moment, Hattori Heizo couldn't help but applaud:

"The Sword Saint's strength is truly breathtaking. With today's guidance, Heiji will surely gain a lot in the future."

Miyazaki Yu smiled and said, "Our group came to Osaka for sightseeing. Hattori Heiji is a very good guide and also my friend. It's only natural that I would give him some pointers."

The sparring match with him is over, and it's time for the next one. However, fighting one person alone isn't enough. How about this, the department head and Aunt Jinghua will join forces.

"Joining forces? That's a good suggestion."

Hattori Heizo felt a surge of pride. Although he knew that even if the couple joined forces, they would not be a match for each other, this way, he might be able to test the other person's true strength.

After the three exchanged greetings, the two immediately joined forces and attacked Miyazaki Yu!

Miyazaki Yu smiled slightly; the two of them joining forces was indeed quite interesting.