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

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The next two senior students, Hu Xin and Higuchi, both won their matches against their seniors who were ten and twelve years older than them, respectively.

"Mirror! You'd better thank me properly now!"

Hu Xinjing took off his helmet, revealing a forehead covered in sweat, and glanced at him.

"Your achievements cannot be denied, but that's all."

"What do you mean by 'limited to this'? Aren't the sword techniques of those two people later evolved from Shinto-ryu's Iaijutsu and staff techniques? Mirror, didn't you lose the first match after the transformation?"

"That's called adaptation. Didn't you still win next time?"

"Damn it, you really don't know how to be grateful."

Nanmyu Maru chose not to stoop to Hu Xin Jingjian's level and instead looked at Uesugi Kai, who was preparing to go fifth, "Junior brother, if you win this match, we'll advance from the semifinals!"

"rest assured."

The referee blew the whistle, and Uesugi Kai stood up from the waiting area. At the same time, Naito Genichiro, who was sitting cross-legged directly opposite him, also stood up.

This match is the final showdown of the semifinals, and also the most exciting match of the semifinals.

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auditorium.

"Why is Dad coming today?"

"I took a day off and came to visit," Hanamaru Hiroki replied to Hanabi Hanabi. "After all, he's my future son-in-law."

Hanamaru Yuuki looked at his daughter, wondering why she liked that boy so much.

My daughter is about to get married, and all I feel is heartache.

Although this wasn't something that had been decided long ago?

But the thought of his daughter's wedding day still made him a little sad.

"Dad...what are you thinking about?"

“Thinking back to the days when you were just born,” Hanamaru Hiroki thought for a moment, then sighed. “Hanabi, I’ll tell him to treat you well and not let you do housework and cooking every day. I’ll ask him to help you with those things as much as possible.”

"But... Dad has said these things to Kai-kun so many times already..."

"Does he usually bully you? Does he suddenly become irritable and impatient with you? If so, you must tell us."

Have you been bullied...?

Hanabi Hanamaru suddenly became a little flustered, remembering that Kai Uesugi always asked for a good morning kiss every day.

"N-nothing..."

"That's good, that's good."

Hanamaru Hiroki, seemingly oblivious to Hanamaru Hanabi's unusual behavior, repeated his words twice.

After a moment of silence, Hanamaru Hiroki continued:

"Have you decided where to hold the wedding? Is it Meiji Shrine, which we arranged before? Or somewhere else?"

"Dad...aren't you watching Kai-kun's match right now...? Why are you asking these questions now...?"

"I'm just showing my concern."

When the topic of marriage came up, Hanabi Hanamaru seemed a little flustered, her gaze drifting to her hands on her skirt.

"I...I haven't decided yet..."

“Your mother should be preparing for these things. Your father has been very busy with work and hasn’t had much time to take care of you.”

"It's okay... Hanabi will be getting married soon too..."

I'm getting married soon...

This reminded Hanamaru Hiroki of the way Hanabi used to laugh with her on his back when he was a child.

Before you know it, the little girl is about to get married...

I'm getting married...

The words "got married" are like a blow to the soul.

Time kept passing, and his work became even busier.

When he used to come home, his daughter would run out to greet him, calling out, "Dad, Dad!" But now she was going to another home.

Hanamaru Hiroki turned back to watch the game, but he had no heart to analyze the game situation anymore.

My mind is filled with memories of Hanabi Hanabi from kindergarten to elementary school, then to junior high and high school...

But when he looked back, he couldn't help but notice that Uesugi Kai's shadow was in each of these portraits.

Going to school, coming home...

His daughter was like a little follower, always behind him.

But that kid has always been very mature.

This made Hanamaru Hanabi, who was a child, like him more and more.

Hanamaru Hiroki thought about it and realized, "That little rascal, he's been plotting something since he was little, and he's got my daughter figured out!"

But... it's too late to get angry... it's better this way...

His daughter loved him for the rest of her life.

Now, because of his daughter's affection, he can no longer escape.

It can be considered a happy outcome...

At that moment, applause suddenly erupted from the audience, signaling the end of the battle.

Hanamaru Hiroki's attention was focused on the rectangular playing area surrounded by three referees.

The referee was raising a white flag.

"Will Naito be the first to get one?" he murmured.

Currently, both sides have the same record, with two wins and losses each.

However, the amount obtained is different.

The semi-finals are a best-of-five series.

In a best-of-five format, the first player to reach level three wins the match.

If only one player gets a book, and the competition ends, that player wins.

If the number of players who have reached the end of the game is the same or no one has reached the end of the game within the regular time, an overtime game will be played, and the first player to reach the end of the game wins.

If no one scores after overtime, the winner will be determined by referee decision or by drawing lots.

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After four matches.

There are a total of 7 books in the Katori Shinto style.

Uesugi only has 4 copies.

In other words, if Kai Uesugi can win this fifth round, he can advance directly from the semifinals to the finals. If it's a draw, with the same number of wins and a lower score, then he will suffer the same fate as being eliminated.

They've lost another point.

The opponent is currently at eight points.

Uesugi Kai admitted that the Katori Shinto-ryu master opposite him was exceptionally difficult to deal with.

His technique was skillful, and he defended well against his probing attacks and sword swings.

His mid-range stance allowed him to defend against attacks from almost any angle, and after a five-minute stalemate, he actually found his weakness.

"Katori Shinto style..."

As Uesugi Kai muttered the name, Naito Genichiro was not much weaker than his cheap master. Having become the teacher's supervisor, he must have obtained the Shinto school's catalog, and he should be close to being able to establish his own school and become a master of all arts.

In the second round, both sides bowed to each other, squatted down, and started with a mid-range holding position.

Reporter Kazuhiro Miyata was curious to see what new tricks this youngest player in the history of the tournament could pull off after his first defeat.

Uesugi Kai, wielding a wooden sword, was unsure of how to begin his attack. Naito Genichiro seemed to have no intention of making the first move, constantly probing him by swinging his bamboo sword.

You're over forty years old, why are you being so cautious with a young person like me who just turned eighteen?

Despite thinking this, Uesugi Kai did not dare to let his guard down.

Although Naito Genichiro appeared to have no intention of attacking, his true nature was like a mask, impenetrable to the eye. If one let their guard down, a sword could pierce through that false facade and launch a sudden attack at any moment.

Katori Shinto style...

Kai Uesugi recalled that Isshin Sakakibara had demonstrated several Shinto-ryu techniques to him.

The Greatsword of the Face -

The Great Sword of Five Passes.

Nanatsu no Tachi.

The sword of the gods.

The sword of Yagami.

Five Elements Katana

Matsu no Tai Sword.

Yotsu no Tachi (Sword of the Four Seasons)

The Yin Blade.

He discarded the katana.