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In that instant, Qing Deng's pupils contracted slightly—even though Kiryu hadn't finished speaking, he had already realized something.

"After Vairocana and the Breath of the Source, it is time for me to impart this last thing I possess."

"It is not profound at all, and it does not even need to be written on paper. Its essence can be explained simply by speaking."

Mr. Kiryu pulled his hands out of his sleeves, and at the same time, his expression became extremely solemn.

"Tachibana-kun, do you know what the 'strongest sword-drawing technique' really is?"

Qingdeng blinked, and after thinking for a moment, answered:

"The strongest sword technique is one that cannot be dodged or defended against."

"So, how can one reach the state of 'unavoidable and undefendable'?"

The response came very quickly, almost without hesitation:

"Day after day, I continue to train without any slackening, pushing my physical fitness and martial arts skills to the limit."

Mr. Kiryu nodded.

“Well said. But the enemy won’t be foolish enough to wait for more than ten years until you’ve honed your body and skills to the limit before coming after you.”

"Muscle strength is limited. No matter how hard you try or how much you push yourself, the amount of power you can generate is ultimately limited."

"Therefore, if you want to unleash greater power, you need to rely on external force... namely, the power of running."

"Charge towards the enemy with the force of a pig charging forward, squeezing out all the strength from the body with every step."

"When taking the last step, use the opportunity of pushing off the ground to transfer the power from your legs to your arms that are holding the knife."

"On this basis, make good use of the force brought by the weight of the sword when it is drawn from its sheath—the combination of these two forces will unleash the energy accumulated between the blades in one go, killing the enemy and defeating the general in an instant!"

"Under the current circumstances, by employing daring techniques, one can push the force of their limbs and the speed of the blade beyond their usual limits, unleashing a powerful and explosive strike!"

"This is the essence of the Flowing Light, and also the secret of my self-created style, the Flying Swallow Remnant Heart Style, the super-fast sword-drawing technique—'Setsuna'!"

As if hearing the resounding tolling of a bell, Qingdeng wore a dazed expression, as if chewing on each word, softly repeating:

"'moment'……"

Before the Kiryu boss finished speaking:

"At first glance, this move doesn't seem particularly remarkable; it's just a simple use of the potential energy from running."

"But in fact, even for me, it took several years to fully perfect and master this profound secret."

"The prerequisite for launching the instant is to have enough distance from the opponent to facilitate the run-up."

"One must have extremely precise control over one's own limbs and a keen sense of distance between oneself and the enemy in order to deliver the most powerful strike at the most opportune moment and at the most appropriate distance!"

"Rushing too far, rushing too hard to the point of losing balance, or failing to get into a good attacking position can all lead to irreparable serious consequences."

"Most importantly, one must have the unwavering belief of 'not being afraid of death'."

"Because it's a full-speed sprint, there's absolutely no room for maneuver."

"Either kill the enemy or be killed by the enemy."

"If one has even the slightest thought of clinging to life or fearing death, one will absolutely not be able to act even for a moment."

Qingdeng listened attentively, nodding thoughtfully as if deep in thought.

Just then, Mr. Kiryu suddenly changed the subject:

"Tachibana-kun, you don't need to listen so seriously. All of the above are just early moments."

"...Huh? Early stage?"

Qingdeng's "thinking" expression turned into "dumbfounded" look.

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Chapter 550 "The First of the First!" The Strongest Sword Drawing Technique! [4200]

"An early version? Could there be a later version as well?"

The Kiryu boss nodded.

"Yes."

"When I was young, I thought the strongest sword technique was 'unavoidable and undefendable,' just like you."

"To reach such a level, one must continuously improve and refine oneself."

"Power and speed are everything—'Moment' is the secret technique developed based on this idea."

"But when I reached middle age, after experiencing many things, my thinking changed."

"Ju-kun, let me ask you: In the world of martial arts, what do you think is the definition of 'fast'?"

It seems that Kiryu's question is not intended for Aoto to answer.

Before Qingdeng could answer, he muttered to himself:

"Is it that you swing the blade so fast that even the afterimage is invisible?"

"Is it that when you're about to kill your target, the knife arrives before the sound does?"

"neither."

"In the world of martial arts, there is only one definition of 'speed'—being able to act before your opponent."

"'So fast that you can't even see it clearly,' 'So fast that you can't even keep up with the sound'... These comments are meaningless."

"Even if your knife is incredibly fast, as fast as lightning, so what? What if your opponent has a higher speed than you?"

The definition of 'fast' is based on comparison. If you can't outrun your enemy's sword, you're a useless sword.

"The essence of swordsmanship lies in the art of drawing the sword... or rather, the art of swordsmanship."

"What swordsmanship should pursue is not overwhelming power, nor lightning speed, but 'striking first'."

"Everything else is a heretical and deviant path that deviates from the essence."

"Over the centuries, through the continuous research and improvement of swordsmiths, the forging techniques for blades have become truly remarkable."

"A knife weighing a dozen ounces, when used with a certain amount of force, is enough to kill a person."

"In a situation where both sides possess 'weapons that can absolutely kill the other,' whoever seizes the initiative will have an overwhelming advantage."

Upon hearing this, Qingdeng couldn't help but retort:

"Mr. Kiryu, what you're saying... to me, isn't it just a disguised way of emphasizing the importance of strength and speed?"

"Without extraordinary strength and top-notch speed, how can one always stay ahead of others?"

"A swordsman who can always seize the initiative must be a swordsman with the strength to uproot mountains and the speed of lightning."

Mr. Kiryu smiled slightly.

"Yes, you're right. Strength and speed are fundamental; without them, nothing else matters."

"But... our perspectives are limited to those of 'ordinary people'."

As he spoke, Mr. Kiryu leaned back, raised his head, looked up at the sky, and let out a long breath.

"...Tachibana-kun, have you ever seen 'the first of the first'?"

"...?"

Qingdeng remained silent for a while, then gave him a questioning look.

As if anticipating Aoto's reaction, Mr. Kiryu curled the corners of his mouth—an indescribable expression spreading across his cheeks.

"How should I put it... the so-called 'first in front' means seeing through everything about your opponent."

"Your opponent's expression, their behavior, their thoughts are all laid bare before you. It's as if a god is looking down upon his plaything."

"His attacks are unlikely to threaten you because you have already seen through his intentions."

"And every strike and every move you make can easily land on your opponent because you already know how they are going to defend and dodge. All you have to do is, like calculating 'what does 1+1 equal,' release your attack to a position and trajectory that will never miss."

"To reach that level..."

At this point, Mr. Kiryu abruptly stopped talking.

Just as they were getting to the important part, it suddenly stopped... Qing Deng unconsciously leaned forward, held his breath, and stared intently at Mr. Kiryu, waiting for what was to come.

However... what the other person said next almost made him fall off the veranda.

"...I'm sorry, I don't know exactly how to reach that level."

"..."

Qingdeng pursed his lips, suppressing the urge to complain.

This is even more unpleasant than hearing "To find out what happens next, please read the next episode."

At least it had a sequel, but this one didn't even have a sequel!

Today, Mr. Kiryu is an exceptionally enigmatic person.

From the moment he started speaking, he was like a drunkard, spouting incomprehensible and nonsensical words.

What exactly is this "first of all"?

After talking for so long, what's with the ending, "I don't know exactly how to reach that level"?

"Mr. Tachibana, please understand."

Mr. Kiryu shrugged and restarted the conversation.