I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

"The Vairocana sword of today has a jet-black blade that emits a purplish-black luster. It is not only extremely sharp but also incredibly tough! It is a sword that cannot be broken!"

"As for the second of the 'Three Great Swords of Kyoto,' it is the legendary Kikuichimonji Norimune!"

"It is a tachi (a type of long sword) forged by Ichimonji Norimune, a swordsmith of the Ichimonji school in Bizen Province, at the request of Emperor Go-Toba during the Kamakura period. It is now 800 years old."

"Its blade is extremely long, the blade is thin and slender, and the 16-petal chrysanthemum family crest representing the royal family is engraved near the handle."

"In terms of sharpness alone, few swords in the world can match it!"

"Unfortunately, the Kikuichimonji Norimune lineage has been lost and its whereabouts are unknown."

"However, as far as I know, this sword is currently in the possession of a great swordsman somewhere in Kyoto!"

As soon as the buck-toothed man finished speaking, his companions perked up, their eyes lighting up with delight, and they all chimed in with their own comments:

"Kikuichimonji Norimune is in Kyoto? Is that true?"

"What a coincidence! I've heard the same rumor!"

"A great swordsman? Who's that?"

The man with buck teeth rolled his eyes at the other person and said irritably:

"How should I know!"

"The Kikuichimonji Norimune is a peerless sword that is extremely rare and hard to come by. If its whereabouts could be known so easily, that would be terrible!"

"Those elders who have lived in Kyoto for a long time probably know more about Kikuichimonji Norimune."

At that moment, someone at the table had a sudden inspiration and thought: An elderly person who has lived in Kyoto for a long time? Isn't there one right here?

So he turned to look at the owner behind the counter:

"Boss, you've been living in Kyoto for quite a while now, haven't you? Have you heard anything about the whereabouts of Kikuichimonji Norimune?"

"Kikuichimonji Norimune? Well..."

The boss curled the corners of his mouth into a half-smile.

"As you can see, I am the owner of a Japanese confectionery shop, and I don't usually pay attention to news about swords and knives."

"However... famous swords often end up in unexpected places."

"I bet Kikuichimonji Norimune is gathering dust in some warehouse right now, waiting for its new owner."

The boss had barely finished speaking when he received the buck-toothed man's agreement:

"Boss, well said! Famous swords often end up in unexpected places!"

"Who knows, Kikuichimonji Norimune might be living nearby!"

For these young people, the boss's sudden remarks were just a minor incident.

They immediately returned to the main topic and began discussing the last of the "Three Great Swords of Kyoto".

"The last of the 'Three Great Swords of Kyoto' is the sword Daishiten and Daijizai, the swords of the 'Eternal Sword Saint' Ogata Itsusei!"

Upon hearing this, someone couldn't help but interject:

"Huh? What happened to the 'Three Great Swords'? Why are there four swords?"

The man with buck teeth immediately explained:

"It's perfectly normal to have four or five of the 'Three Great Swords'! Don't interrupt, let me finish!"

"The 'Eternal Sword Saint' Ogata Itsui is still alive. Not only is he not dead, but he is living in seclusion in Kyoto—this is a well-known rumor, so I will not go into details."

"The Great Shakya is a katana, and the Great Shiva is a wakizashi. Both of these swords have very ornate designs, with blue and gold stripes on the hilt and scabbard."

"Because the 'Eternal Sword Saint' is a dual-wielding swordsman, whenever he raises his sword, his long and short swords are raised together and inseparable."

"Although these two swords are top-tier treasures, one in a million, they do not have any particularly outstanding features compared to the Vairocana and Kikuichimonji Norizumi swords."

"But who can blame them when they are the swords of the 'Eternal Sword Saint'? That alone is enough to place them among the 'Three Great Swords of Kyoto'."

Someone else chimed in:

"Huh? Just because they are the swords of the 'Eternal Sword Saint', they can be listed among the 'Three Great Swords of Kyoto'?"

The man with buck teeth let out two strange, snickering laughs.

"Hmph! You just don't understand!"

Why is the Green Dragon Crescent Blade so famous? Because it was Guan Yu's weapon!

"Why is the Dragonfly Cutter so famous? Because it was Honda Tadakatsu's weapon!"

"An excellent weapon can make its user famous, and an excellent user can also make a weapon famous!"

"Based on the reputation of the 'Eternal Sword Saint,' even if he wields an unnamed sword, he can still ensure that this sword leaves its mark in the glorious annals of history!"

With his buck teeth and animated eyebrows, he got more and more excited as they chatted.

However, he and his companions quickly grew tired of the topic.

Before long, they seamlessly changed the subject, enthusiastically discussing whether "the most beautiful woman in Kyoto," Ziyang, was still a virgin.

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That night--

This Japanese confectionery shop has a two-story structure.

The first floor is the shop, and the second floor is the couple's living space.

At this moment, the couple are gathered in the living room, each busy with their own things.

The proprietress, Komaki-cho, leisurely wove cloth.

The owner, Goro Komaki, sat to the side, intently applying oil to a katana.

As we all know, ironware is very delicate.

Take swords as an example; they must be coated with sword oil regularly to prevent them from rusting.

The katana in his hand had a very ornate appearance—the hilt was made of alternating blue and gold.

Upon closer inspection, it is easy to see that its blade is sharp and its surface is as smooth as a mirror, just like a brand new knife that has just come out of the furnace. It is clear at a glance that it has been well maintained.

After applying the sword oil, Goro Komaki put down his oiling tools, held the sword with both hands, pointed the tip to the sky, and thoughtfully examined the blade from head to toe.

Just then, Atachi suddenly spoke up:

"Ah Yi, did the gossip of that group of people today rekindle your ambition?"

Upon hearing this, Goro Komaki raised an eyebrow:

"You heard everything?"

"Their voices are so loud, it's hard not to hear them."

Atachi paused for a moment, then continued half-jokingly:

"Both the Great Shakya and the Great Freedom are rare treasures, one in ten thousand, yet they can only sit on the sword rack, with no use for them... It's truly a waste of their potential."

Goro Komaki gave a wry smile and shrugged.

"Rekindling ambitions... no, not at all."

"A-Machi, I cherish these peaceful moments."

"I'm already tired of days that are full of dangers yet also exciting."

"If I had a choice, I would like to spend the rest of my life in peace."

"What a pity... the tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease."

"A troublemaker like me, even if I want to live in seclusion, trouble will automatically come to me, and I can't avoid it."

"To deal with troubles that may come at any time, I must keep my sword sharp at all times."

"For some reason, I have a feeling that I, the 'troublemaker,' am going to cause trouble again."

After saying that, Komaki Goro sheathed the sword in his hand, then turned around and hugged Omachi tightly, his two large hands moving restlessly up and down.

Atachi let the other person caress her while smiling helplessly:

"We've been married for so many years, and this happens every night... If it were an ordinary woman, she would probably have been worn out by you long ago."

Goro Komaki said, half-jokingly and half-seriously:

"Who can blame me when my wife is the most beautiful woman in the world? Asking me to suppress my feelings is asking too much of a question, isn't it?"

Amidst laughter and conversation, the two had already tumbled onto the tatami mats, their clothes scattered all over the floor...

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Chapter 1034 The Incurable Okita Souji [4300]

Qinjin Fan, Dajin, Judi, a certain corridor——

Aoto, Tenshōin, Kazumiya, and Kondo Isami gathered here.

They all stared intently at the door in front of them, their expressions grave and their hearts filled with unease—on the other side of the door, Beifang Ren was doing his utmost to heal the commander.

Tenshōin and Heikō stood stiffly, unsure whether to stand or sit.

Kondo Isami paced anxiously back and forth, his heavy, thumping footsteps the only sound on the scene.

In comparison, Qing Deng was relatively calm... However, his face was very pale, his facial lines were tense, and his naturally hanging hands were clenched tightly, his ten fingers digging deep into his flesh without his realizing it.

No one spoke... The space centered around them seemed to have an unusual flow of time, with each second and each minute feeling as long as a month or a whole year.

Influenced by this atmosphere, the air in the entire corridor seemed to condense into liquid, making it appear exceptionally heavy.

After the commander vomited blood and fell into a coma, Qing Deng contacted the medical staff as quickly as possible.