I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

"Mr. Kiryu, you're even more mysterious than I expected..."

"Could it be that 'Kuro Mamiya' isn't your real name either?"

"Could it be that I've somehow become the disciple of some incredibly powerful person...?"

Kiryu smiled slightly... Without saying a word, he glanced at Aoto with a meaningful look, then said quietly:

"My life so far, while not particularly exciting, has certainly been full of ups and downs."

"I've met a lot of amazing people and experienced many things that most people would find unbelievable."

"When I have the chance later, I will slowly tell you my past stories."

"Alright, let's end the chat here. It's about time to get back to practicing."

"Try to cut all these bamboo mats, following the steps I just corrected for you."

Kiryu clearly didn't want to tell Aoto his important secrets right now.

Since Kiryu was unwilling to elaborate, Aoto didn't feel comfortable asking for further details.

So, Qing Deng could only suppress his curiosity, compose himself, and follow Kiryu's instructions to stand in front of the pile of bamboo mats again.

For now... let's focus on mastering the Flowing Light technique first.

— Tighten your arms a little more…

—Lower your right shoulder a little more…

Following the movements that Kiryu had just corrected for him, Aoto adjusted his posture little by little.

Once you feel that your posture is no longer problematic—

Buzz...!

Draw your sword!

Another section of bamboo mat was chopped off.

"Hmm...not bad." Kiryu glanced at the cut of the bamboo mat that had been chopped off, smiled and nodded slightly. "Your movements are much better than before. Try again."

Qingdeng, beaming with joy at his improved technique, let out a long sigh of relief.

Then, with a flick of his right hand, he performed a slightly clumsy sword flourish before sheathing the sword, holding it in a reverse grip.

—That sheathing move was really cool…!

Qingdeng exclaimed joyfully in his heart.

……

……

At this very moment—

Edo, Koishikawa, Kohinata-Yanagi-cho, Shieikan, Souji's room—

“Souji, I always find it amazing when I come to your room.” Sitting on the tatami, Hikaru Okita looked around Souji’s room with great interest. “You’re such a lively and active person, yet your room is so neat and clean.”

"Although I'm lively and active, I'm also clean." Souji, sitting cross-legged in front of Okita Hikaru, pouted. "Sister, what brings you here all of a sudden?"

Okita Hikaru smiled knowingly at Souji's straightforwardness.

She was actually quite pleased that the commander-in-chief asked her directly about her purpose without any unnecessary questions.

Because she's the kind of person who likes to get straight to the point when she speaks.

"Commander-in-Chief."

As he spoke, Hikaru Okita straightened his posture even more.

A solemn expression rose on Okita Hikaru's cheeks.

"Shouldn't you... give up swordsmanship by now?"

……

……

After officially starting his sword-drawing technique training, Qing Deng went to the Senjiya almost every day.

The training of sword-drawing techniques progressed at a tedious but rapid pace.

The combined effect of the three talents—Sword Prodigy, Demonic Heart, and Spirit Gathering—is truly formidable.

Qingdeng's cultivation progress can be described as rapid as a thousand miles a day.

Even Kiryu, who claims to have seen all kinds of geniuses, is occasionally surprised by Aoto's learning speed and shows a look of astonishment.

To put it simply, Qingdeng's two months of recovery have been a "three-point line" life.

The "three points" are Shieikan, Senjiya, and the Chiba Kenkan, where Radish is currently being fostered.

To visit Luo Bo and to kill time, Qing Deng often went to the Chiba Sword Hall after being discharged from the hospital.

The peaceful days passed by one by one.

Before we knew it... it was August 12th.

As always, Qingdeng gets up at 2 a.m. for his morning exercise.

Summer days are long and it gets light early.

Soon, the eastern half of the sky began to lighten with the first hint of dawn.

Qingdeng, who had temporarily stopped his morning exercise, walked slowly to the window of the dojo and looked up at the sky where the night was slowly fading away.

—It seems like it's been a while since I've been to the Chiba Kendo Hall…

Qingdeng thought to himself.

—Let's go check out the Chiba Kendo Hall today…

……

……

On the morning of August 12, 1860 (the first year of the Wanyan era) —

Edo, Okemachi, Kochiba Sword Hall —

"Moo~~! Moo~~! Moo~~!"

As soon as the gate of the Chiba Sword Hall, which he had become accustomed to seeing from his frequent visits over this period, came into view, Qing Deng heard the familiar mooing of a cow.

Immediately afterwards, a large black bull darted out through the open gate of the Chiba Sword Hall, trotting towards Qingdeng with a "huffing and puffing" sound.

After running to Qingdeng's side in one breath, the big black ox obediently nudged Qingdeng's waist with its head.

"Good morning, Radish." Qingdeng gently stroked Radish's cow head.

"Moo~~!"

As if it understood Qingdeng's greeting, the radish raised its head high and let out a long "moo".

"Tachibana-kun, you're here."

At that moment, a pleasant female voice came from the direction of the entrance to the Chiba Sword Hall.

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Chapter 200 Sword in Hand! Slay Qing Deng! Rob Sanako! [7600]

The pleasant female voice made Qing Deng raise his gaze.

From the direction of the entrance to the Chiba Sword Hall, a young woman walked gracefully toward him.

The one who came was none other than Sanako.

At this moment, Sanako is in the state of a "female warrior".

Her long, black hair was tied up in a neat high ponytail with a blue ribbon. Her white and blue kendo uniform perfectly outlined her curvaceous figure, and a pair of clean white socks and a pair of exquisite blue-buttoned wooden clogs covered her slender feet.

Just then, a warm summer breeze blew by.

The lush green leaves on the ground danced in the wind.

Along with the dancing ribbons, there were also the blue ribbons that Sanako used to tie her hair, the smooth hair on her forehead and sideburns, and the hakama hems of her skirt.

The ribbons and flowing hair swaying in the wind gave the sky and earth around here a unique radiance.

"Good morning, Ms. Sanako."

"Good morning, Tachibana-kun. I was just playing with Radish in the yard, and when I saw Radish running towards the sword hall, I knew it was you."

Qing Deng smiled, raised his hand, and vigorously rubbed the ox's head with radish: "Haha, I wonder if this big black ox remembers my scent or recognizes my footsteps."

Radish: "Moo~~!"