Living in Tokyo, all I want to do is laze around.

"This is called parrying and counter-attacking. Higashiyama-san attacked from the front. Based on the position of her attack, Uesugi-san moved to the left, parrying the bamboo sword while using the technique of pressing down on the sword at an angle to counter-press the opponent, preparing to directly counter-attack the opponent's small hand."

"But Dongshan anticipated that she would counter-press, and to prevent himself from being hit in the small hand, he deliberately pulled back and swung the bamboo knife in the air, increasing the force of the collision with the bamboo knife that his opponent was about to counter-press."

"A stronger impact will inevitably create time for the arms to absorb the shock, which will create an opening for both sides, returning them to the initial probing standoff."

"..."

Well done, I can't understand a word of it.

"Ahem..." Seeing that everyone was still confused, Hanamaru Yuzuki coughed twice and continued, "Let's summarize the key points of parrying and counter-attacking."

"Retreat while advancing, react in advance, be flexible in your actions, and launch a continuous counterattack."

"Pay special attention to the importance of footwork in positioning during counterattacks. If you don't occupy a favorable position during a counterattack, you will still be pressured and your counterattack will be completely useless."

People evolved from being confused to having a vague understanding.

Kumazawa Kijiro couldn't help but reveal a burly man's smile: "You can only understand the meaning of the theory of swordsmanship by fighting it out."

"But Mr. Hanamaru was able to explain so many moves in just two seconds. Even a referee who has been in office for many years probably doesn't have your eyesight."

Hanamaru Yuzuki shook his head and remained silent.

While they were talking, Higashiyama Chizu and Uesugi Shio exchanged blows several more times, each time seemingly ending in a draw.

Unlike the complete newcomers of Shingoku, several skilled swordsmen from Hayaka had already noticed something amiss.

It seems our own minister can't beat the other side.

The opponent has been on the defensive the whole time.

In the very next second,

Uesugi Shio seized the opportunity when Higashiyama Chizu switched between offense and defense, instantly stepping forward to occupy the center line, pressing down with both hands and twisting them inward.

All hands suddenly thrust.

"sudden."

The bamboo knife struck his throat first, and the enormous twisting force slammed into the protective gear of his mask, causing Higashiyama Chizu to stagger back several steps.

A lazy voice rang out, and Uesugi Shio quickly sheathed her bamboo sword, maintaining her Zanshin state.

Now even a complete novice can see that the captain of the Hayaka Kendo Club has been ousted.

Goto was the first to react, clapping his hands in one smooth motion to cheer on the team.

The members of the Shingoku Kendo Club, who were a step behind, then joined in the applause, which gradually subsided and fell silent after a few seconds.

The minister... actually lost?

This was the thought in the minds of most members of the Hayaka Kendo Club: the beautiful girl captain, who usually had a sweet voice and strong skills, had actually lost to the captain of the school next door.

The energetic and cheerful girl club president, who was sweating and smiling as she led the practice sessions, actually lost!!

It's a pity it wasn't at the national competition, otherwise everyone would have been crying their eyes out.

Afterwards, Uesugi Shio and Higashiyama Chizu bowed to each other.

"It makes sense, doesn't it?" Kumazawa Kijiro shook his head helplessly.

"We've done everything we could, from the first move to the second, there's no reason we shouldn't win."

Hanamaru Yuuki uttered two more terms from the world of kendo. He turned to look at the members of the Kamikoshi Kendo Club, "Actually, there are many more details to explain. Would you like to listen and learn?"

"No, no!" Everyone shook their heads in unison.

“Uncle Yuzuki is very reliable,” Uesugi Kai said.

"That's right." Hanamaru Yuzuki patted his shoulder and said with a smile, "Alright, I know how strong your cousin is now. Next, it's your turn, General."

"I have a stomach ache."

"Are you on your period?"

"Hmm." Uesugi Kai said seriously.

Everyone looked at him with exasperation.

Hanamaru Yuzuki patted his back: "You didn't have any last month, and it's only the beginning of the month, what kind of period is this? You brat, get to work, don't drag it out."

Kai Uesugi was forced to go to the changing room to change into public protective gear.

Where is your general?

Kumazawa Kijiro glanced around at the members of the kendo club and said, "It seems they haven't arrived yet."

"Could it be that he/she just happens to be out today?"

"No, he said he would come today."

"What's his name?"

At this point, Kumazawa Kijiro gave him a strange look:

"Hanamaru Shinzuki."

Chapter 171 was quite ordinary to me.

"..."

"That kid studies at this school?"

"Hanamaru-san, you don't know?"

"How could I have known I'd get this expression?"

Hanamaru Yuzuki suppressed his surprise and fell into thought: "But it's actually Nobuzuki... hmm..."

Hanamaru comes from a family of police officers, and it's expected that his children will all attend police academies during high school.

But nothing is absolute. Hanamaru Hiroki didn't let Hanabi go to police academy, nor did he let her get involved in these things.

Of course, her personality is also not suitable for being a police officer.

It's also partly because Hanamaru Hiroki protected her too well.

"Sorry I'm late."

Hanamaru Shinjuku, walking briskly, entered the kendo club and nodded apologetically to Kumazawa Kijiro.

He has delicate features and a straight posture, but he is a bit short.

"Uncle Youyue!"

Upon suddenly noticing Hanamaru Yuzuki turning her head away, Hanamaru Nobuzuki was very excited, "What are you doing here?"

Hanamaru Yuuki seemed a little reluctant to see him. After sighing inwardly, she turned around, smiled, and raised her hand to greet him: "Good morning."

""

Hanamaru Nobuzuki looked at the beam of light streaming through the window and said, "Uncle Yuzuki, isn't it afternoon?"

"Ah...? Haha, it does seem to be afternoon, no wonder it's so hot." Hanamaru Yuzuki smiled, then put her sunglasses back on and fell silent.

Uesugi Shio, who had taken off her helmet, sat in the rest area and glanced at him, feeling that Uncle Kai had become a little strange.

As Uesugi Kai came out of the lounge after changing his equipment, he saw Hanamaru Nobuzuki.

He had a vague memory of Xiaohuahuo's cousin, but they had never really interacted.

For a moment, I really didn't know what to call him. Calling him by his given name would be too intimate, but calling him by his surname would feel a bit strange with my uncle present.

All I can say is a polite "Hello".

"Just call me by my name, Kai-nii," Hanamaru Nobuzuki said with a smile. "Everyone in the family knows Kai-nii."

The subtext is, 'We're all family, no need to be so polite.'

Upon hearing his words, Uesugi Kai naturally addressed him by his first name.

But did the Hanamaru family already know about the engagement? And Hanabi's grandfather agreed to it?

“Let’s catch up and then begin the generals’ competition,” Hanamaru Yuzuki interjected, raising her hand before quickly putting it down again. “After everyone has finished observing and learning, they can rest on the spot as soon as possible.”

Chizu Higashiyama, the head of the Waseda High School Kendo Club, is not the best in his club.

Because no matter how talented they are, they can't compare to their peers who grew up in a family of police officers, learning the Jigen-ryu style and being exposed to kendo.

Whether or not they end up becoming police officers, they will gain more and richer practical experience and knowledge.

The more than ten years of study they underwent were something their peers could hardly match, and the difficulties they encountered during their studies were much easier to overcome.

Therefore, Hanamaru Nobuzuki, who had just entered high school, was qualified to serve as the captain of the Hayaka Kendo Club.

No third-grade student could beat him.

Meanwhile, his classmates who joined the kendo club at the same time were still helping their seniors maintain their bamboo swords.

Those who practice Kendo usually carry their own bamboo sword with them. Not only are they more comfortable to use, but they are also much better maintained than ordinary public bamboo swords.

Uesugi Kai isn't so particular; as long as it works, it's fine.

Maintaining a bamboo bow was already beyond his tolerance for trouble; he didn't want to carry a bamboo knife with him as well.

After completing a set of bowing rituals in the rectangular competition area, the two players each took a few steps back and began the competition.

Higashiyama Chizu: "First test, begin!"

Even though Hanamaru Shingetsu had never seen Uesugi Kai's kendo before, he still adopted the standard Jigen-ryu stance when facing a familiar opponent.

The unique starting stance of the Jigen-ryu school is "Dragonfly Eight Forms"—holding a sword with both hands on the right side of the shoulder.

Its blade, angled upwards, and its bent right arm, when viewed from a distance, resemble a dragonfly, coupled with its unique footwork that makes its body "float."

The name "dragonfly" came into being.

This starting stance, which evolved from an ancient sword style, inherently possesses a sense of intimidation.

Manifestation flow—the combination of qi and power is essential.

This is a concise and swift sword technique that eliminates any unclean movements.

His aura changed after Hanamaru Nobuzuki raised his sword.

The members of the Hayaka Kendo Club were also very familiar with his posture, having been defeated by him countless times.