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He had already learned the technique of cutting down from Emi, and after seeing Odajima use the Falling Flash that day, he had kept it in mind ever since.

Now that he has reached level 11 and broken through to become a great swordsman, he has gained not only power, but also insights into the way of the sword and a clear mind.

Using this one-sword style technique would be a piece of cake for him.

"Ola Ola Ola!"

He severed one of Asaka's cat tails, and Morikawa Yu shouted as he closed the distance between them again, unleashing a series of frantic uppercuts.

This time he used the technique of the Shigenryu style, a simple high-hit combo, but it left Asaka completely powerless to retaliate.

The upper combo is the most suitable move for exerting power. If you master it, as long as you are fast and strong enough, no one can withstand it.

Asaka's cat tails, which were blocking his way, were repeatedly severed by him—one, two, three—until she was left with only two tails, at which point he stabbed her in the chest.

—Steel-Cutting Flash!

But he didn't stop. Instead, he lifted her up and flung her into the air, disappearing from the spot.

—Gale-force Slash!

The wind suddenly roared, and a pale blue storm swept out, enveloping her small figure.

Morikawa Yu's body appeared in front of her, slashing repeatedly. In the blink of an eye, he unleashed dozens of slashes, severing her last cat tail and cutting off her body as well.

He raised Tsurumaru high, held Mikazuki horizontally, and slashed down in an instant, pinning her to the ground.

The final blow was aimed at her mask.

A flash of light, and her mask shattered, revealing her face.

It was a face filled with resentment and self-blame, a face that had remained frozen for who knows how long, the muscles stiffened, leaving only this expression.

She always wore this mask, and no one had ever seen her face beneath it, nor did anyone know how long she had been like this or how long she had been filled with regret.

Morikawa Yu slashed down with his sword, transforming into streaks of clear light that pierced her face, like a gentle breeze under a clear sky.

"Wake up, Asaka."

"Your atonement is your own responsibility."

"Leave the future of the big fox to me!"

"I will take responsibility!"

"This is my responsibility!"

She opened her mouth as she listened to Morikawa Yu's words, but no words came out.

But her expression of resentment and self-blame softened, and her whole figure seemed to be blown away by the wind, suddenly shattering and dissipating.

"Thank you."

A clear, cold voice appeared above Morikawa Yu.

He looked up and saw the nine-tailed giant cat he had seen outside the ward before.

It crouched on the ground and bowed its head slightly to him.

"I understand what you said. I'll leave the matter of taking care of Lady Mitsuko to you."

"And what about you?" Morikawa Yu asked.

Hearing her say those words, he was finally certain that she had let go of her worries.

The word "atonement" above her head had disappeared, replaced by new words: "sever the past."

"I will go back to Kyoto and help her and Lady Ryoko resolve the mess left behind by that damned god."

She replied that it was similar to the determination written on her head.

"In that case, how about you take me along?" He smiled.

"The big fox is also in Kyoto."

"You can't expect me to take care of her over the phone, can you?"

Asaka was slightly taken aback, but in an instant, her eyes softened.

"Okay, let's go together."

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"Yeah." Morikawa Yu smiled.

However, his smile quickly vanished, and he fell silent.

I just reprimanded Asaka, defeated her resolve, and helped her overcome her inner conflict, but I said I had to take responsibility for the big fox.

This is a difficult problem.

Although she had been greedy in the past, she had always kept within the limits that Hiizuki could tolerate.

This time is different.

Feiyue cares a lot about the big fox. If he ignores Feiyue and goes to find the big fox, she will definitely be very sad.

She's been so good to me; if I were to hurt her, I'd be no different from a scumbag.

Morikawa Yu sighed and looked up at Asaka.

"Big cat, I need your help with something."

"What is it?" She frowned slightly. "If you want to back out and take back what you just said, I won't agree."

"Don't worry, I have no regrets, nor do I intend to go back on my word." Morikawa Yu shook his head.

"I have that much responsibility, and I will not break my word."

"I just want you to be my punching bag so I can beat you up."

"Beat me up?" Asaka's eyes widened, and her tail swished lightly, instantly sweeping away a large area of ​​the ground, filling the air with dust.

Her human form just now was only a small part of her demonic power. Her current true form is enormous, and even without using her demonic power, she could easily demolish the Tokyo Tower where the two of them had just fought.

Has he become arrogant because he won over his human form?

“Yes.” He drew his knife and pointed it at her nose.

"If you use your body, we'll fight again."

Asaka paused for a moment, then immediately realized that he was in a state of extreme displeasure and wanted to vent.

She nodded, but still gave a cold laugh.

"Heh, try hitting me again. Do you think you can take me down?"

"I was just unable to face your questions, that's why I ran away. Did you really think I couldn't beat you?"

"Even if you only use your physical body, you are no match for me."

......

Half an hour later, on the park lawn.

Asaka lay on the bench, her small body tattered and torn, her face filled with despair.

"Mmm, that feels good."

Morikawa Yu let out a long breath and stretched.

He sat on the lawn next to the bench, reached into his pocket as if to take out a cigarette, but then stopped.

After he traveled through time, he quit smoking.

He used to smoke to relieve stress because of work, which resulted in poor health. In this life, he has never touched a cigarette and doesn't want to anymore.

He sighed, lay back, using the scabbards of Tsurumaru and Mikazuki as a pillow, and looked up at the sky.

"System notification: 150 experience points gained, current experience 1100/2000; 750 store points gained, current store points 5300."

While fighting Asaka, he used up all the 2640 experience points he had accumulated, plus the 240 experience points he had gained from teaching the God of War a lesson, and leveled up 3 times, reaching level 11.

According to Asaka, he has become a great swordsman, surpassing even the highest-ranking swordsman, and has officially entered the ranks of the middle-level high-ranking great yokai.

Since the Edo period, Japan has never produced a swordsman, let alone a great swordsman who surpasses even the title of swordsman.

He single-handedly raised the average level of Japanese Kendo.

Although this is of no use, since only he himself is strong and only he is a great swordsman, the level of human swordsmanship will remain weak.

In addition to improving his level and strength, he also accumulated 5 skill points, which he can use to upgrade his skill level at any time.

There were also shop points after the battle. The Household God Messenger gave him 240 experience points, which was 600 points since it didn't count as the first win. Defeating Asaka's Determination gave him 750 experience points, for a total of 3750 points.

I just had another fight with Asaka and got another 150 experience points, which gave me 750 points. I used to get 200 points.

In total, he had 5300 points, a huge gain.

The only thing that surprised him was that after reaching level 11, the experience required to level up suddenly increased.

原本他从1级往上升，直到11级，每升一级，下一级需要的经验就多100，1级升到2级100经验，2级到3级要200经验，10级到11级要1000经验。

到了11级后，升到12级需要的经验，居然是在1000的基础上增加了1000，需要2000经验才能升到12级。

He was initially a bit balding, but the thought that he had gained 750 experience points by defeating Asaka's human body calmed him down.

Although the experience required to level up has increased, the opponents he can defeat now also give him more experience, so in comparison, there is actually no change.

He sighed and opened the system panel.

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Name: Morikawa Yu

Identity: Swift Wind Swordsman

Current experience: 1100/2000

"Title: 'The End of the Divine Era', Effect: Attacks on divine targets deal permanent true damage."

"Determination: [The Wind on the Way Home], [A Man's Promise]"

"Styles: Wind Control Swordsmanship [Mastery], Ashina Style [Secret Entry], Jigen Style [Index]"

Passive: [Way of the Wanderer], [Will to Win], [Quick Draw]

Active Skills: [Return to Town], [Steel Slash - lv1], [Wind Barrier - lv1], [Forward Slash - lv2], [Whirlwind Slash - lv1]

Synchronization Skill: [Swift Step - lv1]

"Normal Skills: [Falling Dodge], [Short Sword Combo Slash]"

"Currently possesses 5 skill points"

"Wearing skin: [Nightbringer]"

Current skin task: None.

"Selectable skins/missions: [Western Cowboy], [Project: Wind], [Crimson Moon], [Odyssey], [True Damage]"

"Skin missions not yet unlocked: [Battleground Boss], [Spirit Blossom]"

Summoner Spells: [Flash], [Weaken], Spell Swap (on cooldown, cannot be swapped): [Ghost], [Heal], [Cleanse], [Clarity], [Barrier], [Teleport], [Ignite].

"Talent: Not selectable".

"Store, Balance: 5300"

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In addition to the experience gained, five skill points, and 5300 shop points, he also gained two ordinary skills and a "Determination".

The normal skills must have been something he gained after reaching level 11, since he felt his understanding of swordsmanship improved considerably after reaching level 11.

Many sword techniques that I couldn't understand before, I can now grasp just by thinking about them.

Sword skills that you have learned and used should be included.

From now on, I can not only gain experience points, but also improve my skills.

As for the determination to "make a man's promise," it was probably formed when he rebuked Asaka and defeated her; there is also an explanation on it.

"A man's promise": Is it sincere or just empty words?

He stared at it for a long time, and the more he looked, the more he felt that the system was mocking him.