I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

At that time, the total length of bamboo swords popular in Edo was 73cm.

After being defeated by Oishi Susumu, the various martial arts schools in Edo followed Oishi Susumu's example, abandoning their original short swords and adopting long swords. Bamboo swords over four feet (1.2 meters) in length began to become popular.

It wasn't until Otani Seiichiro intervened that the length of the bamboo sword was finally set at the current three feet and eight inches.

It can be said that Daishi Jin contributed to the "bamboo sword reform" in the world of martial arts dance.

Because Susumu Oishi is so strong, so unreasonably strong, it is often said that as long as Seiichiro Otani and Susumu Oishi are in charge, the Kōbō-shō is a fortress that even a million-strong army cannot conquer!

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P.S.: Historically, Susumu Oishi was born in 1797, making him a contemporary of Seiichiro Otani, but a year older. Therefore, in the current timeline of this book, he should be an elderly man with white hair. However, for the sake of the novel's plot, I've slightly reduced Susumu Oishi's age, making him middle-aged. Please be aware of this.

Chapter 532 Clash of Ultimate Techniques! The Ultimate Technique of the Natural Mind-Body Style vs. the Ultimate Technique of the Great Stone God Shadow Style! [4800]

A height of 2.1 meters plus a bamboo sword of 1.6 meters... an indescribable sense of oppression.

Even Qing Deng, a veteran of countless battles, couldn't help but feel tense all over because it was the first time he had faced a giant of such size.

"Oishi Shenying Flow"

Military Academy Normal School

"Oishi Susumu"

"I'm going!"

The space inside and outside the dojo was dominated by a powerful shout.

Daishi Jin charged forward like a raging torrent! He swiftly swung his longsword!

As expected of such a tall and imposing man, he leaped across a 5-meter gap in just 2 steps!

Qingdeng felt as if a terrifying beast was pressing down on him with the force of churning the seas and overturning rivers.

In an instant, a slash that filled the entire field of vision was already approaching in an arc.

Undeterred, Qingdeng shook off the oppressive feeling on his shoulders, steadied himself, and before Da Shijin's bamboo sword could reach its maximum speed, he unleashed a fierce strike.

Snapped! !

The shockwave swept in all directions, causing the sleeves of both men to flutter loudly.

The two people in the eye of the storm remained expressionless, staring at each other through their bamboo swords pressed together.

The next instant, as if scalded by boiling water, Qingdeng used the reaction force to jump back a step, widening the gap.

He clenched his fist in preparation for the next punch—with lightning speed, he adjusted his stance to the "Misty Strike" position, then charged forward in an instant, launching a knightly charge.

At the same time, Oishi Jin, showing no sign of weakness, leaped up and attacked head-on.

The latter had an advantage in height and weapon length, so the former, who had initially gained the upper hand, fell behind.

Daishi Jin's longsword pierced Qing Deng's waist and abdomen.

Qingdeng twisted and dodged, leaping over the opponent's defensive circle, and swung his sword to slash at Dashi Jin's chest.

Its attack range far exceeds that of its opponent—which means greater room for error and more opportunities to react.

Oishi Susumu casually took half a step back to the best defensive position, then held his sword to his chest.

Immediately following was the resounding clang of bamboo swords clashing together.

The reason why Susumu Oishi was able to sweep across Edo without being defeated was due to only four things: his superb Oishi Shadow Style, his unparalleled physique, his bamboo sword as long as a dachi, and his superhuman strength.

Legend has it that Da Shi Jin often used the method of "repeatedly lifting a boulder half the height of a person" to train his muscle strength.

Qing Deng has no way of knowing whether this rumor is true or false.

However, judging from the current situation, it is an undeniable fact that "Oishi Susumu is as strong as an ox".

He didn't use any sophisticated techniques to deflect the force; he simply relied on his arm strength to catch Qing Deng's heavy strike.

Both men were incredibly strong. After rushing forward and brushing past each other, they continued to charge forward for several more steps without losing momentum.

When the two turned around and faced each other again, it was Daishi Susumu who took the initiative to attack first.

He raised the tip of his sword, lifted it to the top, and swung it fiercely and powerfully.

Each time his attack missed, he would swiftly raise his upper body again and swing it down once more...

The onlookers could only watch as Daishi Susumu repeatedly raised and lowered his bamboo sword.

In modern internet terms, this is the most standard "New Year's greeting sword technique".

Faced with the overwhelming offensive launched by the opponent, Qingdeng calmly took a deep breath and prepared to meet the challenge.

He shifted his position from time to time, nimbly dodging in all directions.

He would sometimes counterattack sharply, fiercely parrying the attacks.

Whenever he engages in a direct confrontation with Oishi, Qingdeng will unleash his most powerful slash with all his might.

He planned to use the reaction force to paralyze his opponent's wrist and arm, thereby creating an opening he could exploit.

However, no matter how much effort he put in, Daishi Jin remained unaffected, his expression unchanged and his arms still steady and strong.

The intense back-and-forth between the two sides lasted for about 8 minutes.

During this time, Oishi Susumu swung his sword over a hundred times—not a single one of which hit Qingdeng.

Perhaps realizing that "such moves are no match for Nioh," Oishi Susumu suddenly changed his attack method.

He nimbly leaped backward, creating a safe distance, then lowered his sword, switching the upper stance to Blue Eye, relaxing his shoulders, and making his arms appear as if they were about to fall to the ground.

Realizing that Oishi Jin was about to come up with a new trick, Qing Deng held his breath, concentrated his mind, and waited for the opponent to attack.

Although Qing Deng had made ample mental preparations, he was still taken aback by the speed of Oishi Jin's subsequent attacks.

In the blink of an eye, the sword tip, which appeared as small as a bird's eye due to the distance of ten steps, suddenly magnified within his field of vision!

The oncoming thrust seemed to be the best description of words like "ruthless" and "fierce," causing Qing Deng's eyes to hallucinate—it wasn't a bamboo sword that was thrusting at him, but a large spear!

Oishi Shinkage-ryu is a new school of swordsmanship created by Oishi Susumu, who combined the Shinkage-ryu swordsmanship and Oshima-ryu spear techniques he learned since childhood.

In other words, the swordsmanship used by Susumu Oishi was a product of the fusion of swordsmanship and spearmanship.

Oishi Susumu's thrust contained the techniques and destructive power of spear fighting.

Before the sword tip even reached him, Qing Deng felt a slight pain on his skin—this was because the wind pressure generated by the thrust was blowing against his body.

With such momentum, there was no doubt that if the stab landed, it would definitely send Qing Deng flying, making him crash heavily into the wall several meters behind him.

In the blink of an eye, Daishi Jin's bamboo sword pierced through Qing Deng's body!

However, just half a moment later, "Qingdeng's body" became blurry, transparent, and then dissipated into the air.

It turned out that just before the opponent's stab was about to hit him, Qingdeng swayed to the left and narrowly dodged the attack.

Oishi Susumu did not show any negative emotions because his move failed, as if he had expected that he would not succeed so easily.

He swiftly and methodically withdrew his bamboo sword, aimed, and thrust it out—the movements were fluid and seamless.

Qingdeng dodged it once again.

Then Oishi Susumu sheathed his bamboo sword again, and then thrust it out again.

He was like a machine that faithfully followed the program, ruthlessly thrusting the sword in his hand repeatedly.

Following the "New Year's Greeting Sword Technique" just now, Qing Deng is now under even greater pressure.

Compared to a slash that requires drawing an arc, a thrust that strikes in a straight line undoubtedly has a faster attack speed.

The shortest distance between two points is a straight line – this is a truth that will never change even if the world were turned upside down.

This is also one of the most important reasons why the spear is known as the "king of weapons" and why the most powerful moves in various sword styles are often thrusting attacks.

The key to spearmanship lies in making good use of the feet and waist.

When wielding a gun, one must follow the waist with the feet, the arm with the waist, and the wrist with the arm. In this way, the gun can follow the wrist, allowing for rapid advances and retreats, and combining offense and defense.

To steady the bamboo sword in his hand, Daishi Jin spread his legs, assumed a horse stance, and lowered his waist, making him look like an indestructible fortress.

Qingdeng did not adopt an aggressive defensive stance, but instead circled around, easily dodging the sword's edge while constantly moving his body to the right.

His movements were light and agile, like a piece of music, sometimes fast and sometimes slow; like the moon's shadow, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden, as if he were drifting freely on the vast sea.

Oishi Susumu's offensive intensified, his massive body seemingly possessing inexhaustible strength.

Just then, Qingdeng suddenly changed his posture, holding his sword slightly to the side of Dashi Jin's front, facing him sideways.

At the same time, Oishi Susumu launched a new attack.

No one else noticed anything amiss—only the male protagonist Seiichiro Tani and Kiyone Kuboda, who were seated at the head of the table, frowned simultaneously.

"……pretty."

Otani Seiichiro murmured softly.

In an instant, Daishi Jin's bamboo sword was only inches away from Qing Deng... This time, Qing Deng did not dodge.

He moved to the right to avoid the direct thrust, and then slashed diagonally—target: Daishi Jin's sword!

Oishi Susumu's thrusting speed was incredibly fast; he could complete a "contraction" in the blink of an eye.

To intercept a sword in mid-air, one needs exceptional eyesight, reaction speed, muscle strength, and swordsmanship skills—all are indispensable.

The window of opportunity left for Qingdeng was less than half a second.

Even so, he still made bold moves.

The sword drew a semicircle in mid-air, and then... it struck the opponent's sword with perfect accuracy!

For thrusting attacks, it can withstand a frontal impact and absorb a considerable amount of force, but it is quite ineffective against attacks from the side.

As expected, Daishi Jin's bamboo sword was deflected. At the same moment, Qing Deng took advantage of the situation and rushed forward, closing in on Daishi Jin in the blink of an eye.

Up until just now, Qingdeng had been completely overwhelmed, only able to parry and unable to retaliate.

As a result, the situation reversed in the blink of an eye.

Everyone watching from the sidelines, except for Otani Seiichiro and Kubota Kiyone, was utterly astonished.