In order to become a Heroic Spirit, I had no choice but to cause trouble in history.

The Tennen Rishin-ryu school of swordsmanship was located not far from Edo Castle. Because it was not very well-known, it was often jokingly referred to as "countryside swordsmanship".

However, everyone who has practiced the Natural Rishin-ryu knows this.

Besides teaching you the basics, the Natural Mind Flow mainly focuses on improving your speed.

Speed ​​is the highest standard of natural mental flow.

When you're fast enough, is your lethality really that low?

However, at least for now, no one in the Tennen Rishin-ryu school has the ability to convince everyone to stop jokingly referring to it as "countryside swordsmanship."

The gym owner, Shusuke Kondo, might be able to, but no one has ever seen him actually use his skills.

Okita Souji, on the other hand, was still in the process of increasing his strength.

The others in the Tennen Rishinryu Shieikan are also not yet at a level sufficient to obtain "unpermitted transmission," so the self-certification of Tennen Rishinryu is still a long way off.

"Once inside, use your swordsmanship by feel. I can have my master take a look and see if he can tell which school you belong to."

Zuo Cun was a little nervous; his palms were sweaty.

"I understand. Thank you for your help, Ms. Okita."

"Okay, let's go inside first."

"Ah, yes!"

Okita Souji and Samura Anno entered the small building, one after the other, which had a huge plaque that read "Natural Reason" on it.

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Chapter 281 Never practiced it?!

“Master, I’m back.” Okita Souji knelt before the dignified middle-aged man and bowed solemnly.

The man sitting cross-legged on top is Kondo Shusuke, the current head of the Tennen Rishin-ryu school.

"Okita, you're back." The man was about forty years old, with a beard, and looked thin but full of authority.

“Yes, Master.” Okita Souji raised his head, his expression calm.

"Loss of blood, injured, did you draw your sword?" Kondo Shusuke observed Okita Souji and asked.

Kondo Shusuke's gaze was intense, filled with inquiry.

"Yes, Master, I fought back home, with Mr. Samura behind me," Okita Souji reported truthfully.

Instead of asking who Samura was, Kondo Shusuke continued to ask Souji.

"What was the reason for drawing the sword, and who was the target?"

“My hometown village was attacked by bandits. I drew my sword to kill them,” Okita Souji said, looking into Kondo Shusuke’s eyes.

The master and apprentice looked at each other.

Zuocun Anuo felt a little palpitated.

Both Kondo Shusuke and Okita Souji exuded a terrifying aura.

This feeling... these two people have definitely killed someone.

Especially Kondo Shusuke, he must have killed quite a few people!

Kondo Shusuke closed his eyes.

He agreed with Okita Souji's words and said with a faint smile, "Slaying bandits is the mark of a successor of the Natural Rishin-ryu school!"

His gaze shifted to Zuocun Anuo, who was sitting on the other side: "So, who is this...?"

"I apologize for the intrusion, but I apologize for the disturbance." Zuo Cun bowed, feigning composure.

Regardless of age or swordsmanship, Kondo Shusuke was Samura Anno's elder, so this gesture of respect was necessary.

Kondo Shusuke nodded: "No need for formalities, let's explain the situation first."

Okita Souji continued, "It's like this, Master..."

Okita Souji recounted his entire story, from the moment he met Samura Anno to the moment he returned, to Kondo Shusuke.

Kondo Shusuke pinched his chin: "Did something like this really happen...?"

“Samura Anno, is that right?” Kondo Shusuke got down from his chair and stood in front of Samura Anno.

Somewhat flustered, Samura stood up and looked directly at Kondo Shusuke: "Yes!"

Kondo Shusuke observed Samura Anno for a moment, frowned, walked around Samura Anno, and said, "Come with me."

"Okita, come here too."

"Ok."

"understood."

The three of them left the room and came to another room, which was the dojo of the Tennen Rishin-ryu school.

In the dojo, a few teenagers were practicing here and there.

The boys stood at attention and said, "Master."

"Go to the side first," Kondo Shusuke nodded and said expressionlessly.

Several boys ran to the side and sat on the ground, and Okita ran over as well.

"Hijikata, Shimazaki."

"Oh!"

"Okita, you're back!"

The Tennen Rishin-ryu school, Kondo Shusuke's disciples, Hijikata Toshizo and Shimazaki Shota, are two young men who look very hairy.

Okita Souji excitedly squeezed next to the two of them.

“Inoue, you’re here too!” Okita Souji saw another young man.

Inoue Genzaburo was also one of the disciples of the Tennen Rishin-ryu school, and the group had a good relationship with each other.

“Yes, I got back a day earlier than you.” Inoue Genzaburo looked rather quiet, completely different from Hijikata Toshizo and Shimazaki Katsuta.

Within the Tennen Rishin-ryu school's training hall, these four individuals possess the highest strength. Among them, Souji, despite being the last to join and having the shortest training time, is the strongest due to his exceptional talent. Next are Hijikata Toshizo and Shimazaki Katsuta, the two brothers who resemble young children. Inoue Genzaburo is merely more outstanding than an average person, far inferior to the top three.

A disciple of the Tennen Rishin-ryu school took the pheasant feather from Samura Anno and handed him a wooden sword, while Kondo Shusuke also picked up one.

Zuocun gripped the wooden sword in his hand with some nervousness.

"I will confirm your swordsmanship style in actual combat," Kondo Shusuke said seriously. "Don't worry, I've sparred with most of the masters of various styles when I was young. Once I've had a chance to fight someone, I'll definitely be able to tell at a glance, so—"

“I understand, thank you, then—” Zamura Anno gritted his teeth, held the wooden sword in front of him, and faced Kondo Shusuke.

Kondo Shusuke frowned.

This child... I feel something's off.

Let's try it first.

"You attack first," Kondo Shusuke said in a deep voice.

"Excuse me—"

Although Zuocun was flustered, he still followed his instincts and rushed forward.

Although I'm very reluctant to admit it...

But the blood in Zuo Cun's body had already heated up.

Snapped--

pop-

Snap snap—Snap—

The sound of wooden swords clashing together rang out, the rhythm extremely fast, as Kondo Shusuke and Samura Anno unleashed several sword strikes in an instant.

However, Samura was the one attacking, while Kondo Shusuke was merely parrying.

But the more Kondo countered the moves, the more alarmed and confused he became.

Snapped--! ! !

Kondo Shusuke countered with a move, sending Samura flying.

Zuocun Anuo had a slight smile on his lips, panting heavily.

"Wow, this guy is amazing!" Shimazaki Shota exclaimed excitedly.

Hijikata Toshizo didn't speak. He was rather taciturn, but he also looked at Samura Anno in the middle of the dojo with a surprised expression.

Okita, on the other hand, was not surprised at all.

After fighting alongside Amano Saemura that day, she knew that Amano Saemura's strength was definitely not low.

Inoue Genzaburo looked on with a hint of envy.

Samura Anno and Kondo Shusuke bowed and sheathed their swords.

"Mr. Kondo, may I ask, what have you discovered?" Samura asked impatiently.

Kondo Shusuke looked at Samura, seemingly deep in thought.

"Zuocun, come with me."

"Huh? Oh, yes."

Zuocun quickly followed.

The two approached the room they had been in before, and Okita Souji also ran over and squatted outside the door to listen.

Fujiwara Shusuke sat in his seat and pondered for two seconds: "I'm sorry, Samura Anno, I couldn't tell what style you belonged to from our previous encounters."

Zuocun Anuo remained silent for a while.

“No, rather than saying I didn’t recognize you, it’s more like…” Kondo Shusuke shook his head, “The swordsmanship you used wasn’t from any particular school of swordsmanship; it was more like… a haphazard approach.”

"It's completely chaotic and disjointed; it's just simple slashing. It's only because the speed and force are so great that it gives the impression that you're using a different school of swordsmanship."

"This..." After hearing Kondo Shusuke's words, Samura Anno was dumbfounded.