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

Ishibashi and Tsukasa stand in a mid-section posture, holding a large sword in their right hand and a small sword in their left hand, crossed over each other.

Uesugi Kai, on the other hand, stands in the opposite posture, holding a large sword in his left hand and a small sword in his right, with his upper body holding a bamboo sword high.

"Reverse Double Slash?"

Ishibashi Kazushi looked at his posture and felt a little puzzled.

It wasn't that he was holding the sword in the opposite direction, but rather that his posture was far too standard, giving off a... school of thought vibe.

Chapter Fifty-Three: Sword Practice###

【Precision Lv5】

Description: Enables the user to make action corrections when performing a goal they understand, with a corresponding probability of refining the goal to perfection.

Current probability of judgment: 50%

Kendo Lv5

Description: To acquire experience and skills equivalent to a fourth dan in Kendo.

The Legend of Miyamoto Musashi

Description: Temporarily acquired the skills of Miyamoto Musashi, a representative figure of the "Niten Ichi-ryu" school.

Status: On (Remaining time: 9:20:32)

Precision is not just about hitting the target accurately, but also about being able to precisely correct movements to the correct standard after understanding a sport.

Now, with all the corrections, Uesugi Kai's movements have become perfectly standard.

'Reverse Dual Blades? Besides, this stance doesn't seem like someone encountering dual-wielding for the first time.'

Ishibashi and Tsukasa's expressions gradually became serious, and they unconsciously gripped the hilts of their swords tightly.

Just being a target...it seems that won't work.

He became more alert, holding two bamboo swords at his waist, and slowly turned to the right of Uesugi Kai.

Uesugi Kai's expression was solemn, with his left hand holding a large sword high and his right hand holding a small sword in the middle for defense.

Because of the effect of [The Legend of Miyamoto Musashi], at this moment, in his eyes, Ishibashi and Tsukasa's movements were all flaws.

Every part of it is a flaw—his torso, his bow, his face, his small hands...

Now, he can subdue it instantly if he wants to.

The air seemed to freeze as the two slowly confronted each other.

Snapped--!

Two bamboo claps sounded simultaneously, precisely at the same time.

His strikes and swings were completely blocked by Uesugi Kai's twin swords.

"It actually blocked it!?"

Ishibashi Kazushi's pupils contracted as he saw the bamboo sword blocking his attack, and he was surprised.

It wasn't his reaction speed that surprised me, but rather the trickiness of his angle and the precision of his positioning.

The two wooden swords, one long and one short, blocked his attack almost completely from the extreme distance and with the ultimate force exertion.

It's as if shifting the point where they collided even slightly downwards would ruin the beauty of the moment.

His reverse double sword technique involved using a short sword against a long sword and a long sword against a short sword for defense.

'What...what's going on?!'

Ishibashi and Tsukasa didn't quite believe what Uesugi Kai had said before.

The standoff ended instantly, and the two immediately relaxed their stances and each took a step back.

"Uesugi-san, is this really your first time trying dual swordsmanship?" Ishibashi Kazutsukasa's extremely puzzled voice came from behind his mask.

"Yes." Uesugi Kai answered calmly, without the slightest fluctuation.

“No, impossible,” Ishibashi Kazutsukasa’s experience told him, “Your stance is completely unlike that of a novice. Although you are lacking in reaction and strength, your skill level is absolutely not what a novice should be at.”

"You give me the feeling of facing Superintendent Hanamaru."

"I was just following my heart, my body reacting instinctively to the attack." Uesugi Kai felt the helmet on his head was a bit heavy, and even his voice sounded muffled.

Ishibashi Kazushi frowned: "Your defense just now had a 'Niten Ichi-ryu' feel to it; both hands were exceptionally synchronized, and the long and short swords blocked my attack almost simultaneously."

"Could this kind of action be subconscious? When faced with an attack, people will subconsciously dodge and evade, or even close their eyes. Only through continuous training day and night can one produce this level of reaction."

"This defense is at least at the fifth dan level of Kendo, and it's the fifth dan of the dual-wielding style."

"You must have had some training, right?"

"..."

Ishibashi Kazuya's questioning gaze grew increasingly sharp, leaving Uesugi Kai somewhat speechless.

This... went too far?

Is the double judgment brought by 【Precision Lv5】 plus 【The Legend of Miyamoto Musashi】 really that powerful?

That was just a defensive move he casually made while he was not attacking and was trying his best to restrain himself.

Just a casual wave of the hand, and it's met with such suspicion.

It seems that cheat codes aren't so useful after all.

“Forget it,” Ishibashi Kazutsukasa shook his head and said, “These things are not my concern. No wonder Inspector Hanamaru told me not to hold back. It seems you are quite capable.”

Ishibashi and Tsukasa took a step back and stood in a natural posture, holding their swords in their left and right hands.

Then, lean your upper body forward at about 30 degrees and look at Uesugi Kai.

Standing at attention, he solemnly said, "Ishibashi Kazushi, fifth dan in kendo, Tenshin Den-den Kato Shinto-ryu Two-Sword Technique, please guide me! Uesugi-san!"

This shows that they treated him as a serious opponent and did not underestimate him because of the age difference between them.

Uesugi Kaiya immediately straightened up and returned his bow:

"Uesugi Kai, no dan, nice to meet you."

......

Half an hour later.

"Whoo~"

At the edge of the dojo, Ishibashi and Tsukasa took off their sweltering helmets, revealing their sweat-drenched foreheads.

He looked at Kitada Hisanobu and Itagaki Kyusaku, who were still competing ahead, and said to Uesugi Kai, who was sitting cross-legged beside him:

"After a battle, I can still see many of your shortcomings."

"My strength and reflexes are still insufficient." Uesugi Kai looked at the bamboo sword in his hand, the numbness from the previous exchange still lingering.

Ishibashi Kazushi was no weakling; every move he made was aimed at vital points. The short sword in his left hand was perfectly suited to his movements, making him both offensive and defensive.

“That’s right!” Ishibashi Kazuya laughed. “Your skills and experience are superb, and your Qi is also good, but you are still lacking in physical strength. If you want to reach a higher level, you must work on this aspect.”

"However, your skill level is already enough to dominate your high school's kendo club, and you're among the top in the national competition."

"How about it? Interested in participating and proving your abilities?"

"I'm aiming to win first place in the national kendo competition."

Ishibashi Kazutsukasa looked at Uesugi Kai beside him, paused for a moment, and then suddenly burst into laughter: "Good! Very classy!"

Snapped--!

In the dojo, the two people facing off with their bamboo swords also looked in the direction of the sound.

"Inspector Ishibashi, what's got you so happy?"

"Haha, it's nothing, I've just already seen the champions of future kendo tournaments in advance."

"Oh!" A voice of approval came from inside Itagaki Kyusaku's helmet. "That's very ambitious, Uesugi-san. I wouldn't dare to be this confident at your age."

Kitada Hisanobu, standing calmly in front of Itagaki Kyusaku, said, "You're the kind of guy who'll be kicked off the field the moment you step onto it for committing a foul. Only I would put up with your so-called kendo."

"Haha, no matter what, you still have to treat me to some barbecue skewers!"

Itagaki Kyusaku stepped back, pushed off with his left foot, slid forward, and struck out with his bamboo sword.

Snapped--!

The sound of bamboo swords clashing rang out again, accompanied by their nimble movements, never ceasing.

Buzzing...

After much difficulty, Uesugi Kai managed to pull his phone out of his hakama and said to Ishibashi Kazutsukasa beside him:

"Officer Ishibashi, I'm going to take this call."

"Go ahead, you can come back and continue practicing. It's still great to spar with you."

"Ah."

Arriving at the corridor outside the kendo dojo, Uesugi Kai leaned against the window where the night breeze blew in and answered the phone:

"Hanabi, is something the matter?"

The call connected, and a panicked voice suddenly came from the other end:

"Uesugi-kun, Uesugi-kun! Are you alright? Are you okay?"

###Chapter 54 Uesugi Kai's Capture###

"What happened?" Uesugi Kai could clearly sense that Hanabi Hanabi's voice was somewhat anxious.

"Dad! Dad said Uesugi-kun, you're in the hospital right now! Are you alright? Hanabi wants to come and see Uesugi-kun."

"In the hospital? No, not at all."

"No...? But... but Dad found out about what happened this morning... Dad seemed really angry with Uesugi-kun..."

Kai Uesugi turned around, holding his phone, facing the window, and saw the dazzling neon lights of Tokyo at night.