I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

"The new Oniwaban is positioned as a covert force specializing in various covert missions, not a combat force responsible for direct combat with the enemy."

"Therefore, at Lord Yu Du's request, almost all of Yunliu's ninjutsu serve the following purpose: 'How to infiltrate the enemy's base; how to gather intelligence; how to fight the enemy in narrow spaces such as rooms and corridors.'"

"Therefore, although there are many ninjutsu in the Cloud Stream, they can be roughly divided into the following three categories."

Sha Zhong held up three fingers.

"A movement technique that facilitates movement in various complex terrains and infiltration into various buildings."

"Indoor combat techniques for suppressing the enemy in confined spaces"

"Unusual skills such as lock picking, makeup, disguise, and medicine making."

"Mr. Ju, what you are about to do is train your body movements."

"My younger sister is one of the best at agility in the new Oniwaban."

"Barring any unforeseen circumstances, my younger sister will be your movement technique teacher until you graduate."

—Will Yae teach me body techniques?

Qing Deng raised an eyebrow and turned his gaze to the young senior.

—This little girl is actually so amazing...I didn't realize it.

Although he already knew that the "two" sisters were the same age as him, their childlike appearance still made Qing Deng subconsciously treat them like children.

Noticing Aoto's gaze, Yae closed her eyes smugly.

With her hands on her hips, she tilted her head back, exposing her entire white neck to Qing Deng's gaze.

"Without further ado, let's begin today's training."

Sajiro pulled out the scroll he had just taken out of his clothes.

"Mr. Ju, let my younger sister demonstrate the Cloud Flow movement technique for you now. Yae, go."

"Okay... Hey! Why do you sound like you're ordering a dog around!"

After exchanging a few words with Sae, Yae turned her gaze back to Aoto.

"Junior! Cheer up!"

Yae raised her ten hands and gently patted her right shoulder.

"I'm going to demonstrate Yunliu's movement technique to you now! Remember to watch carefully!"

After saying that, Yae kicked off her red straw sandals and stomped her small feet, which were covered with clean white cloth socks, directly onto the ground.

After a few simple running steps, Yae leaped and landed on a wooden stake in front of him.

Dressed in a white-on-top, red-on-bottom shrine maiden outfit, Yae moved like a beautiful butterfly, flitting back and forth on the wooden stakes as if walking on flat ground.

At first glance, Yae looks as if she has broken free from the constraints of gravity and is floating up. No matter which wooden stake it is, whether it is as wide as a bowl or as narrow as a cone, Yae's small toes can stand firmly on it.

Sae said that Yae is the best at agility in the new Oniwaban... It seems that this is not a lie or an exaggeration.

As a martial artist with considerable skill, Qing Deng quickly discerned the profound techniques and intricacies hidden beneath the graceful and ethereal figure of Yae.

Each of Yae's jumps is not a casual leap.

Each time she gathers strength, jumps, and stabilizes her center of gravity... her movements all involve a very unique way of generating muscle power.

—Is this the Cloud Flow footwork...?

Qingdeng suddenly realized that "Yunliu," which was created by combining the strengths of many schools of thought, seemed to be far more powerful than he had imagined.

Just as Qingdeng wanted to watch Yae's footwork and power techniques a little longer, the red and white "butterflies" stopped flying.

Yae stood on the thinnest stake in the forest of wooden stakes, in a one-legged stance—the stake was only the width of two adult fingers.

This can no longer be called a "stake". Calling it a "stick" would be more accurate.

Even someone as petite as Yae could only stand on this "stick" by standing on one foot and tiptoe.

Yae braced herself against the wooden stick with her big toe and second toe of her right foot, relying entirely on these two toes for stability—yet she stood extremely steadily, without even swaying.

"Great!"

A grown man could stand firmly on a stick with just two toes—Qingdeng, marveling at this utterly illogical scene, clapped his hands in genuine admiration.

Yae seems to be easily flattered.

Hearing Qingdeng's praise, she chuckled and, with her hands on her hips and an air of superiority, lightly tiptoed off the wooden stick.

"This forest of wooden stakes is specifically used to hone the basic skills of the Cloud Flow Footwork."

Yae carried her jitte and strode towards Aoto.

"Only after you have practiced to the point that you can move freely in this forest of wooden stakes can you be said to have laid a solid foundation in footwork."

"Junior, did you watch carefully how I moved on each of the wooden stakes just now?"

"Alright, now you can get on the stake!"

Yae used his ten hands to point to the forest of wooden stakes behind him.

"Stand on the wooden stake and try to imitate the movements I just made."

As soon as Yae finished speaking, Sae quickly interjected:

"Yae, are we going to have Mr. Tachibana put on the stake now? Isn't that too fast..."

Before Sae could finish speaking, Yae interrupted her:

"I am the one who teaches the younger generation movement techniques!"

Yae put her hands on her hips and stomped her foot.

"How to teach apprentices is up to me! When the Heavenly Emperor taught us movement techniques, wasn't this how he taught us? After demonstrating the Cloud Flow footwork to us, he immediately put us on wooden stakes."

“…” Sage, who usually verbally suppressed and bullied Yae, was unusually speechless after being spoken to by Yae.

While the two sisters were bickering, Qingdeng silently stared at the wooden stake in front of him.

"...I understand. Although I don't know if I can perfectly replicate your movements just now...I will do my best."

Qing Deng held the sword at his waist and walked straight towards the forest of wooden stakes ahead.

"Hmm?" Yae was slightly surprised by Qingdeng's quick acceptance of her teaching request.

"Uh, um... junior, let me remind you anyway! A common mistake beginners make is underestimating the wooden stake."

"Jumping over wooden stakes is much harder than you think! So you have to be extra careful! If you fall and get injured, and it delays your subsequent training, that would be a real problem!"

"Oh dear." A half-smile appeared on Sae's lips. "Yae, you're so cute, trying to act like a strict teacher while also feeling sorry for your junior and disciple."

"Stop being so long-winded!"

Yae, whose face turned bright red again, grinned at Sae, revealing a pair of fangs near the corners of her mouth.

Qingdeng turned around, smiled slightly at the two sisters who were unexpectedly noisy but also unexpectedly interesting, and then turned her gaze back to the forest of wooden stumps in front of her.

—Wooden stakes, huh… I wonder how they compare to a roof…

Qingdeng did not jump over the wooden stake.

But previously, accompanied by Mai Kinoshita, he jumped across many rooftops as "Fox Boy"!

Qingdeng only lingered for a moment in front of the thickest wooden stake before turning around and walking towards a wooden stake that was only as wide as a fist.

Aoto's action left both sisters, including the usually composed Sage, completely taken aback.

Hey! Junior! What are you doing?!

Yae hurriedly said.

"Didn't you hear what I just said? Didn't I tell you? Jumping on wooden stakes is much harder than you think! Fine, you won't listen to my advice, but why are you being so unrealistic?"

Saeshige then joined in the persuasion.

"Mr. Ju, I suggest you start practicing with the simplest wooden stake. Even the simplest wooden stake is not easy for beginners to stand on."

Yae took over the conversation again:

"Let me warn you upfront! If you accidentally fall off the stake and land face-first in the dirt, don't blame me for not warning you..."

Yae's words came to an abrupt halt.

At the same time, Sae also became speechless.

The two women, speechless, stared at Qingdeng with blank, dazed eyes.

While the two women were earnestly advising Qingdeng not to go to the trouble of finding something that was closer, Qingdeng deftly flipped his body upwards like folding paper, and stood firmly on the wooden stake that was only the width of an adult's fist with just one foot.

His body didn't even sway.

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I... never mind, enough said—I'll stick out my leopard head. (Leopard head gets chopped off.jpg)

The author realized that directly announcing a massive update schedule makes it easy to set a bad precedent, so today I won't guarantee that I'll definitely be able to update a lot tomorrow. That way, I might actually be able to write a little more. (A leopard head has grown.jpg)

Although there weren't 8000 words today, the word count is still quite high! 6300 words! And it updated right on time at 10 o'clock, so please give this book some monthly votes! (Like a leopard crying.jpg)

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Those who have played Persona 5 will surely be familiar with the individual appearances of Sae and Yae (chubby leopard.jpg).

When I played Persona 5, my favorite characters were Carolina and Justina, especially Carolina. I've always wanted to include this fierce yet adorable little girl, who is actually quite old, in my works.

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When Sae, Yae, and Amakura Akira first appeared, they were all sweeping the floor, which is actually a historical reference.

According to historical records, when the general summoned the soldiers of the Imperial Household, the soldiers were required to carry a broom and hold it flat on the ground with their left hand to prove their status as Imperial Household soldiers.

Chapter 258 The Overpowered Ability Reappears: Multiple Physical Talents Allow Him to Do As He Pleases! [8300]

Thanks to the activities of Nekosō-sō... namely Kinoshita Mai, the outlaws of Edo are now living in fear.

Currently, the "criminal world" in Edo is roughly in the following state—