I assembled the strongest swordsman group.

These words, as if by magic, immediately calmed the Yakuza's commotion.

With just one sentence, he calmed his men down... This shows the extent of Shimizu Eiichi's prestige.

With the arrival of Sanako and the others, the factory descends into unprecedented chaos.

A chaotic battle filled with flashing swords, clashing spears, and the clanging of bows... everyone displaying their unique skills!

Qingdeng's "Indoor Combat Techniques" teacher... also known as Grandpa Tiancangxiao took the lead, holding a kunai in his left hand and a wakizashi in his right, and with both hands, he killed three people in a flash.

Under the leadership of Grandpa Tenkura, the soldiers of the new Imperial Guard threw themselves into the battle and fought bravely.

Rakshasa and Shimizu Eiichi knew that ordinary people could not do anything to Qingdeng, so the Yakuza gathered here were not ordinary Yakuza. They were almost the most capable fighters in the Shimizu clan.

However... in terms of skill alone, the new Imperial Guards brought by Grandpa Tenkura and the Nijō sisters are no less capable than the strong and brave soldiers of the Shimizu clan!

Why are the two sisters, Master Tenkura Owl, and the elite soldiers of the new Imperial Guard here?

This is all thanks to the generosity of Tenshōin.

About 20 minutes ago, Qing Deng rushed back to the Moon Palace Shrine at his fastest speed to convey the news that "the Great Shio Party has extended a cooperation invitation" to Tenshōin.

To be fair, Aoto was not opposed to Ebina's invitation to cooperate.

The enemy of the enemy is the friend.

The Great Salt Party and the Law Extermination Party are at odds, and they also want to eliminate the Phantom Lake—and this is enough to constitute a reason for the two sides to cooperate!

In terms of their stances, Tenshōin and the Ōshio Party were sworn enemies.

After all, one side was the Ōmitō-sho of the Edo Shogunate, and the other side was the "anti-shogunate group" determined to overthrow the shogunate.

Qingdeng had thought that Tianzhang Academy would hesitate because of this.

But to everyone's surprise, she nodded without hesitation.

"I understand. Sheng Qing, I will now hand over all the combat power I currently have to you. Please."

Qing Deng and his team's battle plan was very simple.

Given that Ebina and his group were ambushed after storming into Phoenix House Yataro's residence, the possibility that Rasetsu also set a trap in the Gensuke's workshop cannot be ruled out.

So, after a brief discussion, everyone reached a consensus—Aoto and Ebina would act as bait and infiltrate the factory first. If anything went wrong, Sanako and the others waiting outside would immediately come to their aid.

Qing Deng only gave a vague explanation regarding the identities of the reinforcements who suddenly arrived, led by Grandpa Tian Cangxiao and the Erchong sisters.

Even Sanako and Souji had no way of knowing about the existence of the new Oniwaban, let alone Ebina and others who were only temporary allies.

Fortunately, Sanako, Souji, and Ebina were not idiots who couldn't read the room. Seeing that Aoto was unwilling to talk in detail, they stopped asking and regarded Amagura and the others as Aoto's friends.

However, after discovering that the two sisters seemed very attached to Aoto, and that Aoto also had a good relationship with these two legally-loved lolis, Sanako and Souji both cast very intriguing glances at Aoto...

The chaotic battle has begun. The survival of Huanfudian, the future of Fazhu Party and Qingshui Clan, the life and death of Qingdeng... everything will be decided tonight!

Qing Deng gripped the Echizen shogun, Tsuri no Kami Kanetsugu, and leaped towards an enemy not far away, like a hungry tiger pouncing on a sheep.

With a single slash, the blade gushed forth a rainbow of blood, followed by splattered brains and flying limbs.

In the next instant, Qing Deng strode forward and charged ahead, swinging his Echizen-no-Kami Kanetsugu like a wheel. In the blink of an eye, four Yakuza members let out dying screams.

In the blink of an eye, a burly man blocked Qing Deng's way—it was 'Oni Nagano', Nagano Binjiro!

Without wasting words, Nagano Binjiro swung his sword and slashed at Aoto the instant he faced him.

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Today marks the long-awaited 6000-word milestone! (Crying leopard head.jpg) Although this word count isn't much, it's enough to prove that Leopard is determined to keep writing! (Leopard head crying.jpg)

目前的剧情已经差不多突入进第2卷的最后决战了，所以本书也久违地来一次月票悬赏吧——只要能在8月4号的0点之前达到150票，那么本书明天就豹更7000！170票则是8000，200票则是1W！

Fun fact: Qingdeng hates it when people say he's a womanizer, because it makes him feel guilty... Ah, no, never mind, I didn't say anything. (Leopard playing dumb.jpg)

Chapter 471 Five Generals Slain in Succession! New Talent Copied: [Nine Bulls and Two Tigers]! [7000]

Qing Deng instinctively took a step back and held his sword horizontally in defense.

A flash of cold light, and then a clang rang out as the two swords clashed, the metal striking metal.

In the very next instant that the two swords were entangled, Nagano Binjiro's sword slid down and aimed at Aoto's chest.

Qing Deng leaped lightly upwards, easily dodging the opponent's knife. The moment he landed, he slashed down with his knife in mid-air, aiming straight for Nagano Binjiro's face.

Nagano Binjiro hurriedly dodged to the side, and although he skillfully avoided Aoto's slash, unfortunately... Aoto's slash was just a feint.

Qingdeng's true killing move... is hidden in his left hand!

In the blink of an eye, Qing Deng raised his left hand and accurately grabbed Nagano Binjiro's right wrist, which was holding the knife. His thumb, ring finger, and pinky finger gripped the bone, while his index and middle fingers held the tendon.

Nagano Binjiro instantly felt a strong tingling sensation, like an electric current, coursing through his entire right arm. His hand went limp, and he almost couldn't hold the knife.

With the added benefit of "Skillful Hands +2", Qingdeng's finger strength, while not enough to break bones, is more than sufficient to make people feel pain and numbness in their tendons.

Taking advantage of Nagano Binjiro's vulnerability due to loss of feeling in his right arm, Qing Deng used his grappling skills from his previous life, spreading his legs apart, shifting his center of gravity, and slamming Nagano Binjiro heavily to the ground.

Thump—like a boulder falling, Nagano Binjiro landed on his back, sprawling on his back.

At the same time, Qingdeng's left hand left his right wrist.

"Oh no!" Nagano Binjiro thought in alarm.

Losing balance and falling to the ground—this is a major taboo in close combat!

Nagano Binjiro hurriedly sat up, trying to regain his footing.

However, the instant he sat up, a silver blade of light filled his vision—

Pfft!

Qing Deng lowered his center of gravity, held the knife at his left waist, gathered his strength, and struck from his waist.

Echizen-suke Tsutachi-no-kami Kaneshige drew a graceful arc in the air, slicing open Nagano Binjiro's throat perfectly.

[Ding! Talent detected]

[Successfully replicated talent: "Iron Waist"]

[Talent Introduction: Lower back is less prone to strain, injury, and fatigue]

[Ding! Detected that the host already possesses a talent of the same type]

[Ding! Initiating talent fusion]

[Ding! "Iron Waist +1" is beginning to fuse with "Iron Waist"]

[Please wait, host... Please wait, host...]

[Ding! Talent fusion successful]

[Upgrade to "Iron Waist" Ability - "Iron Waist +2"]

[“Iron Waist +2” Talent Introduction: The talent effect is enhanced on top of the original. “+9” is the highest level.]

"Oni Nagano" Nagano Binjiro, killed in action!

"Waaaaaah!"

Before Qing Deng could catch his breath, a samurai wielding a short spear immediately attacked.

Another notorious figure in the underworld—"Spear Eisuke" Nanami Eisuke!

Qing Deng swiftly swung his sword to parry the spearhead that was thrusting towards him.

Just as Nan Rongzhu was retracting the short gun that had lost its power... in the blink of an eye, another short gun attacked Qing Deng—this time, there were two short guns!

It's "Dual Gunner" Mantaro Kishishima!

Mantaro Kishijima wields two guns, thrusting with his left pistol and sweeping horizontally with his right.

Using a knife to defend against two guns at the same time... The difficulty was so high that Qing Deng had to leap backward and dodge out of Kishijima Mantaro's attack range.

However, the moment Aoto's feet touched the ground, Naneisuke's face and gun once again entered his field of vision...

Judging from the level of understanding between Mantaro Kishijima and Eisuke Kusunoki, the two must have collaborated quite a bit.

Two people, three guns, ever-changing moves, and a fierce offensive like a storm.

Despite the fierce enemy forces, Qingdeng remained calm and composed.

He took a deep breath, held it, and focused his mind.

"Lone Wolf," "Gathering Spirit," activate!

Faced with three short guns aimed menacingly at his face, neck, chest, and waist, Qingdeng did not directly engage them. Instead, he tried his best to adopt a defensive stance that was "steady and composed, fighting without breaking through."

He would sometimes strike with the sharp edge of his blade, or deflect the tip of a spear and push away the shaft; or he would boldly advance, forcing his opponent to change his tactics.

His steps shifted and his body spun, like a swift breeze, sometimes fast, sometimes slow; like a fleeting moon shadow, sometimes square, sometimes round.

Aoto's slashes, Nan's stabbing and chopping by Nan's Eisuke and Kishijima Mantaro... the three of them continuously swung, stabbed, and smashed their knives and guns at each other like a raging storm.

Amidst the raging storm, swordsmen and spearmen, katana and pistol, offense and defense, leaps and sprints, panting and roars... a sword and three spears together form an invisible barrier that outsiders cannot approach.

The higher the level of the battle, the more difficult it is for outsiders to intervene.

The dazzling flashes of blades and the frenzied movements of guns left no doubt that the battlefield of these three was an absolutely forbidden zone!

Just then, Qing Deng suddenly changed his position, taking a half step back with his right foot and slightly turning his body diagonally forward to avoid facing Nan Rongzhu directly.

At the same time, Nan Rongzhu suddenly thrust his spear straight at him without warning.

Just as the spear tip was about to pierce Qingdeng's chest, Qingdeng twisted his body slightly to the right, narrowly avoiding the thrust, and then slashed back with the white blade in his hand.

The blade traced a semicircle in the air, striking Nan Eisuke's gun shaft with lightning speed.

With the explosive power of "Tiger's Arm +1", the core strength of "Elephant's Core +2", and the combat power boosts of "Lone Warrior" and "Gathering Spirit", Nan Rongzhu's short gun was deflected as expected.

The gun barrel, raised high, seemed ready to slip from his grasp and fly into the air at any moment.

Judging from Nan Rongzhu's pained expression, Qing Deng's powerful blow had indeed nearly caused him to lose his grip on the gun.

A gun is not as flexible as a knife, and it would take Nan Rongzhu some time to retract the short gun.

Taking advantage of the moment, Qingdeng kicked off with his hind feet.

With the explosive power of "Leading the Way +1" in legs and the explosive power of "Bear Waist +1" in waist... Qing Deng used teleportation-like speed to flash in front of Nan Rongzhu.