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"Returning Heaven Sword Dance - Six-Strike Combo" is Cang Zi's ultimate move, a skill he honed over many years. Hua Yin's imitation is merely superficial; there are significant differences in the subtle details.

On the other hand, Hanon is also a top expert. Her control over power and timing in her attacks is even better than Aoshi's. Although her "Returning Heaven Sword Dance - Six-Strike" is not the original, its power is no weaker than the original, and it is even better than the original.

"Ding." Hanon's fingers tapped on the blade of "Kikuichimonji Norimune," producing a crisp sound of metal clashing. There was more than one sound; there were two, three, four, and five. "Ding ding ding—ding."

Five consecutive strikes meant that the sword had struck the blade five times. All five strikes hit the same spot on the "Kikuichimonji Norimune" sword, which was the weakest point in the blade. After the fifth strike, the sixth strike did not come, because the famous Japanese national treasure sword "Kikuichimonji Norimune" had broken into two pieces!

Oh dear, when she clashed with Musashi, Kanon broke the "Daibannya Nagako," and now it's the "Kikuichimonji Norimune's" turn. Kanon can be considered the destroyer of Japanese national treasures...

Before she could savor the moment, the Heavenly Sword Dance, also known as the "Six-Strike Combo," was a six-hit combo of kodachi swords. Kanon's first five strikes destroyed Sojiro's weapon, allowing her final attack to penetrate without hindrance, slicing through Sojiro's skin and flesh.

With a "poof," a burst of blood erupted from Sojiro's right shoulder to his left ribs. He was seriously injured, and coupled with the fact that he had missed his sword in the high-speed battle, he lost his balance and collapsed to the ground, unable to get up.

The outcome is decided.

Interestingly, Anji's strength was inferior to Aoshi's, and Aoshi's was inferior to Soujiro's. Yet, Kanon fought Anji for almost ten minutes, exchanged blows with Aoshi for a minute or two, but only managed to defeat Soujiro in three moves. This was partly due to the compatibility of their fighting styles, and partly because the stronger the opponent, the more dangerous the battle, and the less control Kanon had over the outcome. Her less ruthless attacks made it difficult to ensure her opponent's safety.

"Ugh, what a mess!" Now that Sojiro was injured, the ground was quickly covered in blood. If left unattended, it would be a death. So Kanon could only sigh and bend down to bandage Sojiro, as if to make up for her rough handling.

After the bleeding was stopped and the wound was bandaged, Sojiro still kept his eyes tightly closed. Kanon's heart pounded: "Hey, what if he bleeds to death?"

However, when she reached out to check, Hanon rolled her eyes – Soujiro was breathing steadily and evenly, clearly he was fine and was just resting with his eyes closed!

"Damn, what a laid-back guy."

Heh heh heh, Soujiro truly lives up to his reputation as a master at stirring up trouble. Even after his defeat, even without uttering a single word, he still managed to make Kanon's anger surge upwards...

But there's something even more infuriating about him. For example, he'd accuse the villain first, saying things like, "Miss Xia, you're so cunning."

"Damn it! Am I cunning?" Hanon almost couldn't resist drawing another symmetrical line on Soujiro's body.

"Despite adhering to the weak belief of 'not killing,' you have cultivated to such great strength that you broke 'Kikuichimonji Norimune' with your bare hands. You are truly a monster with unparalleled strength. And how did you dodge my 'Instant Heaven Kill'? I still don't understand why."

"Thump." Kanon punched Soujiro hard on the head: "What do you mean by 'unparalleled strength'? I'm all about technique. That's physics, not some kind of superhuman strength."

Even when he was defeated and seriously injured, Sojiro still had a smile on his face: "Yes, yes, Miss Aya makes a lot of sense."

"Hey, you..." Kanon thought he was mocking her and was about to retort when she heard Soujiro say, "It seems I was wrong... I found the answer in this battle. It turns out that 'not killing' is the strongest way."

"Thump!" Another sharp thud landed on the same spot, making Sojiro speechless with pain.

Hanon shook her head at him: "If my winning means I'm right, then it means you still believe in Shishio's theory of 'the strong forcing the weak' and 'the winner takes all.' Actually, my 'not killing' has complex factors. I don't blindly stop other people's actions. For example, Anji took revenge on those villains who burned down temples and burned orphans to death. I think it's a blood debt being repaid in blood, and it's only right."

Soujiro was confused: "So... what exactly is right?"

"Everyone has their own sense of justice!" Kanon wasn't usually one to preach, but since she'd run into the bewildered Sojiro, she felt it necessary to share some of the platitudes she'd heard in her past life: "Across the ocean, there's an old saying in China: 'What you learn from books is never enough; you must put it into practice to truly understand.' There's no truth you can grasp just by listening to others talk about it. Only through personal experience and reflection can you form your own worldview. Which concept—'non-killing' or 'survival of the fittest'—is closer to the truth of the world? You should find the answer for yourself."

“Oh dear…” Sojiro covered his eyes: “Miss A-Xia is about the same age as me, yet she knows so much, and she’s so strict that she won’t tell me the answer.”

“Perhaps it’s time to go out and travel.” Sojiro rolled over. “I’ve been following Shishio-sama for many years now. Maybe… it’s time to go my own way.”

He raised his hand and pointed to another door in the room: "Just follow this path and you'll reach Lord Shishio's residence. Miss Aya and Lord Shishio are bound to have a fierce battle. I wonder if Battosai and his group have arrived too; tonight's going to be chaotic..."

"Okay." Hanon nodded and got up to leave, but Sojiro called her back: "Please, please wait a moment."

With difficulty, he got up and walked to a cabinet. Sojiro took out a short sword, which looked much worse than "Kikuichimonji Norimune" and was not a valuable weapon.

But as Sojiro stroked the dagger, tears welled up in his eyes—who said this boy was truly heartless and carefree? He clearly had his own feelings too!

"This was given to me by Lord Shishio when we first met, and I have treasured it for the past ten years... Please pass it on to Lord Shishio for me." Sojiro said, "Tell him that I have been taken care of all these years..."

Taking the dagger, Hanon hesitated slightly: "Hey, I'm the one who's going to take him down..."

“But Miss Xia adheres to the principle of ‘no killing’ and doesn’t seem to intend to break it for Lord Shishio. I think I can trust you.”

"...Tch, alright then." Hanon sheathed her dagger, turned and left the room quickly.

Now only Shishio is left.

Author's note: I'm trying to write the third update, but whether I can finish it... is up to fate.

Section 904, Chapter 895: The Unexpected Battle

"Tap tap tap..." The sound of Hanon's footsteps echoed in the empty corridor. Following Sojiro's path, she ran all the way to the final battle location, which was Shishio's real residence.

At this moment, all the combatants of the "Ten Blades" have been defeated, and Shishio's side is left with only him alone. The infantry henchmen, whose main force had already been annihilated, are now scattered like monkeys falling from a tree. Some run away, some leave, and Kanon doesn't see a single person along the way.

This feeling of quiet... is quite nice.

To be honest, Kanon still doesn't understand why she keeps time-traveling, and can only guess that the reason she started this journey was because Tokugawa Hanako accidentally kissed her. She began this unpredictable journey in a state of inexplicable confusion, not knowing whether she would still be in the world she was in tomorrow or even the next second. Like duckweed, she drifted with the current, constantly wandering... For Kanon now, heading towards a clear goal is a kind of comfort.

However, as she continued her journey and drew closer to Shishio, the silence could no longer be maintained. The sound of metal clashing and men shouting filled the air. It wasn't just one or two men; the battle cries were deafening. Even Hana, who hadn't yet arrived at the scene, could vaguely sense the intense fighting spirit.

"Oh? It looks like someone has already clashed with Shishio. It must be Kenshin Himura and the others!" With a burst of power, Hanon launched herself forward with a series of "Illusory Transformations," closing in on the battlefield even faster.

At this very moment, behind Shishio's residence was a courtyard, which was a fighting arena. Because Kanon had killed the last of Shishio's men, Hishimura Kenshin was able to get there unimpeded and started fighting Shishio before Kanon.

No, it wasn't just Kenshin; Saito Hajime, Sagara Sanosuke, and even Shinomori Aoshi were all on the battlefield. Compared to Shishio's side, where Hoji and Yumi had no fighting ability, Kenshin's companions were clearly truly involved in the battle!

"Boom—" After the violent explosion, Kenshin Himura was struck by Shishio's heavy blow and flew backward, temporarily losing consciousness. In terms of swordsmanship, the two generations of Meiji Restoration executioners were evenly matched. However, Shishio, who had survived being burned to death and emerged from hell, had unpredictable moves. In a narrow encounter, Shishio gained the upper hand over Kenshin Himura.

"Hey, boring." Shishio concluded with some dissatisfaction: "I thought 'senpai' would bring me more fun."

Shishio's dissatisfaction stemmed from a warrior's perspective, while his two companions cheered from a pragmatic standpoint. Yumi, clutching a pocket watch, exclaimed happily, "Great! It only took a little over five minutes. Lord Shishio is perfectly safe, and everything is over perfectly."

"Dream on!" The lovers' conversation was completely oblivious to everyone else, but it was suddenly interrupted by someone behind Shishio. Shishio turned around abruptly, only to find that the person was even faster—it wasn't Kanon, but Saito Hajime, the former Shinsengumi squad leader and now a senior detective in the Metropolitan Police Department.

Saito Hajime was skilled in the "Tooth Thrust" stance, a very standard thrusting move. Over the years, Saito had honed it to the point of being invincible, advancing like lightning. "Whoosh—" As he spoke, he had already rushed halfway. When Shishio turned around, Saito Hajime's sharp sword immediately pierced his head!

"Aaaaaah—" Yumi screamed, Fang Zhi was stunned, their reactions were not as calm as Shishio who had taken the sword.

Shishio remained unfazed, allowing Saito to attack him. When he was stabbed, a "ding" sound came from his forehead.

Huh, "ding"?

"Ten years ago, I was ambushed by my 'comrades,' suffered a head injury, and was even burned. To avoid repeating the same mistake, I have reinforced my head quite a bit over the years." Shishio was covered in bandages, and at this moment, a corner of the bandage on his forehead was torn off due to Saito's sword stab, revealing a steel plate.

Zhizhi Xiong swung his sword back, saying, "You should have aimed for the throat, you bastard! Now you've missed a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!"

Shishio's swordsmanship was superb; with a single sweeping strike, Saito's legs were severely injured, spitting out two jets of blood. But Saito was, after all, a hero of the late Edo period; this minor injury could not deter him. He stood still, his hands retreating and then extending forward in a wide arc, causing the sword in his hand to regain its momentum—"Fangzhuo Zero Style!"

"Pfft!" Blood splattered, and it was... Saito's blood.

This move, "Fang Thrust Zero Style," is Saito Hajime's signature technique. It allows him to unleash a powerful thrust at extremely short distances, combining speed and ferocity with advanced technique, making it formidable. Shishio's sword-wielding speed couldn't match Saito's, but his reaction was superior. He directly turned to the side and used his unarmed left arm to deliver a hand chop, the power of which was surprisingly considerable, comparable to a weakened version of "Demon Spear." The chop struck Saito's shoulder, breaking through the "Fang Thrust Zero Style."

"Think I'd be careless? No, I'm just very composed." Shishio laughed, "This 'Zero Style' move is quite powerful. For a government lackey, you did a very good job. Unlike Battosai, who came here to defeat me, you came purely to kill me. I don't dislike that purity... I will carry this memory with me as I move forward, while you will die here!"

"Boom!" Another deafening explosion rang out, and Saito Kazuya was sent flying backwards, lifeless.

"Damn it!" Sagara Sanosuke, the third member of Kenshin Himura's team, finally couldn't hold back and punched Shishio in the face.

Zhizhi Xiong, however, was completely unharmed.

"It's Anji's 'Double Force'... You used this to break my gunboat the other day, delaying my progress in conquering the world." Shishio's neck bent from the huge impact, but as strong as he was, he pushed back with his face against Sanosuke's fist: "But if you want to defeat me, please understand how vast the difference in our strength is!"

Alas, Sanosuke has good talent, but unfortunately, he lacks intelligence. Shishio said that he had done a lot of special treatment on his head, but Sanosuke still wanted to blow his head off as soon as he tried, so naturally he could only return empty-handed.

"Boom!" With his attack thwarted, Sanosuke immediately retaliated. His heavy punch had no technique; it was just an ordinary hook punch honed through long-term combat. Apart from its weight, it had no other advantages... but it was heavy enough. This punch landed on Sanosuke's face, denting his cheek, and sent him flying backward once again.

"Hahahaha, ahahahahaha—" Having defeated Battosai and his two companions in such a short time, whether out of a grand strategy to seize the country or a martial artist's petty motives, Shishio had achieved great success. He was smug and laughed wildly.

Such a victory was truly impressive, and coupled with that extremely arrogant laughter, Yumi and Fang Zhi were also infected by their boss and began to celebrate.

"So strong, so strong, so strong..." Fang Zhi was sweating profusely with excitement; "I was so stupid to think that Lord Zhizhi was in danger. He is so powerful. As long as we follow him closely, we can have as many men and resources as we want. We will definitely be able to change this country!"

While excited, Yumi checked her watch: "Thank goodness, it only took less than a minute longer."

But on Kenshin Himura's side, there was another person—not Kanon, but the leader of the Oniwabanshu whom she had just defeated, Aoshi Shinomori.

"Clang." The two small katanas reappeared in Aoshi's hands. He still had that cool look and walked silently to Shishio.

Zhizhi Xiong also saw him and sneered: "A defeated general dares to talk about bravery? Weren't you chasing the title of 'strongest'? You've already been defeated, how do you still have the right to stand on this highest stage?"

“No, I no longer pursue the ‘strongest’.” Aoshi spoke up: “Now, I am fighting for my friends. I may not be your match, but I will try my best to hold on a little longer and buy Battosai more time to rest.”

"...Heh, what a lame excuse. You should worry about yourself first." Shishio also stepped forward: "Our alliance has broken down, and now it's time to use you as a sacrifice."

Cang Zi is covered in injuries and his condition is greatly reduced. Facing the in-form Zhi Zhi Xiong, his prospects are indeed worrying...

Just as he and Zhizhi Xiong were getting closer and about to start their fight, the large iron gate at the edge of the arena was suddenly smashed open.

Now it's finally Kanon's turn to appear!

Author's Note: I'm finished writing! But I'm so sleepy. Please point out any typos, and I'll correct them as soon as I see them.

See you tomorrow.

Section 905, Chapter 896: Fire Enchantment

Breaking through the gate, Hanon slowly walked in through a cloud of dust. In the arena, everyone's eyes naturally focused on her, regardless of whether it was Shishio's side or Himura's side.

"Cough cough cough..." Hana choked on the smoke.

"...Cough." After finally finishing coughing, Hanon walked up to everyone and raised her hands...pressing them down: "Everyone, please sit down. This is normal procedure, no need to get excited."

"Cough cough..." Now it was the others' turn to cough. This girl who suddenly appeared was too unreliable!

However, the atmosphere at the scene eased somewhat, and it was no longer a state of intense confrontation.

Hua Yin surveyed the situation and naturally noticed the person still standing. It was Cang Zi, an acquaintance she had just fought. She raised an eyebrow: "You're badly injured, yet you still struggle to fight?"

"I just need to buy some time for Himura to get back on her feet." Aoshi's voice was still cold, but those who knew him well could sense that his tone had become more relieved and at ease after seeing Kanon.

"Who...who is this woman?" Fang Zhi exclaimed in surprise. "Could it be...could it be that she's the one who defeated An Ci?"

Yumi nodded as well: "That's right, it should be this girl." She had led the way for Kenshin and the others before, passing by the library, and overheard Aoshi's description of Kanon. It seemed to be her: "If this girl appears here, then Soujiro..."

Has Soujiro, the top fighter of the "Ten Blades," been defeated?

While Yumi and Fangzhi were wondering what was going on, Kanon came to the side of the red-haired man.