I'm having fun in Tokyo

Because this world is ultimately a world where ordinary people make up the majority, and only a very small number of people possess extraordinary powers, even the upper-class families are no exception.

If someone were to use extraordinary power to massacre members of upper-class families, it would undoubtedly cause panic within those families and jeopardize the interests of powerful figures operating in the shadows.

Therefore, once a problem arises, the hidden powerhouse will step in to eliminate the threat to the world.

For example, a high-ranking demon among the monsters accepts offerings and becomes the household god of an upper-class family, training household god messengers and bestowing power upon family members.

For example, the most powerful gods establish shrines and palaces, control the household gods of various families, arbitrate various events, and exert deterrence over the present world and the hidden world.

From ordinary people to the government, then to various upper-class families, and finally to the powerful figures in the shadows, a very stable social pyramid is formed.

The powerful receive offerings from upper-class families, who in turn influence the government's operations. The government maintains social stability, while ordinary people remain oblivious, yet enjoy a peaceful life.

It is rare for a powerful figure hidden in the shadows to come out into the world and flaunt their power to ordinary people.

"If you're not happy about being bossed around by big shots, why make things difficult for those ignorant ordinary people?" This was probably what Fujiwara Bunta thought when he first realized this through the teachings of his elders.

"Damn, this is so awesome, I want to do this too."

This was his second thought.

"Would a powerful being really come to the mortal world to attack ordinary people? Are there really people with such a lot of free time?"

This is his third thought.

But now such a dreadful person has actually appeared, right in front of him, and he is none other than the world's greatest swordsman whom he greatly admires.

He was about to have a match with his opponent, who then pinned him down and started hitting him.

Moreover, he knew he wouldn't have a better outcome, because the other party was a great swordsman who had defeated the lord of the demon race, while he was just an ordinary person who couldn't even become a shrine official.

So what the hell is going on here?

Isn't it said that powerful figures in the shadows don't actively interfere in the real world or get involved in the affairs of ordinary people?

What exactly is Mr. Morikawa doing here?

Bunta Fujiwara looked up at the sky, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his chaotic thoughts.

He thought about it for a while, and then suddenly another question came to mind.

The hidden forces do not directly interfere with the present world because of certain conventions between the hidden world and the present world.

For example, shrines and upper-class families.

The shrine allows members of upper-class families to become stewards and to borrow the power of their household gods, but restricts stewards from participating in competitions for ordinary people.

If the officials disobey this order from the shrine, they will be punished by the shrine and their families.

Monsters that harm ordinary people will also be punished by the powerful monsters in higher positions.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be him who won the Kui Xing Flag last year, and who is standing here now preparing to defend his title, but rather his more powerful brothers and sisters from the main family who serve as administrators.

But who is Mr. Morikawa?

A renowned swordsman in Tokyo and Kyoto!

Not only is he very strong, a powerful figure who defeated Qingluo, but his background is also quite terrifying.

The Yoshiko Shrine in Tokyo regarded him as her successor and treasured him dearly.

The shrine maiden of Mitsuko Shrine in Kyoto, the ruler of Kansai, has a crush on him and spoils him rotten.

Not to mention, the other party is said to have a first wife who is a notorious and fearsome great demon from the Age of Gods who destroyed two daimyo countries in history.

Who dares to teach him a lesson?

Who dares to stop him?

Ugh, I'm numb.

Bunta Fujiwara ended his contemplation with a blank expression.

He took off his other glove and handed it to Qianyu along with his mask: "Hold this for me, I'm going to say hello to an acquaintance across the street."

"Is that someone I know across the street?"

Qianyu took the gloves and mask, somewhat puzzled.

He glanced at the competition schedule on the table next to him: "Sakuragawa Academy Kendo Club?"

"Do you know anyone at the kendo club across the street, Captain?"

"Yes, there is an acquaintance, and someone I admire a lot."

"Huh?" Qian Yu looked surprised.

The club president is the strongest swordsman in his own kendo club, having won the Kui Xing Flag Championship last year. He comes from a very privileged family and is definitely a successful and fulfilled person.

He was somewhat curious about who this person was that the minister admired and idolized.

But before he could ask, he noticed that the minister's gaze was complicated, his eyes were lifeless, and he was running his hands through his hair, stroking it again and again, looking like a programmer who had been working for three days and three nights and still couldn't figure out why the program code he wrote was still not working.

"But then I suddenly realized that the guy I admired was actually the star player of the team I was going to play against in the next match!"

"And I still don't understand why he would participate in such a boring competition for ordinary people!"

"Why is this happening?!"

Chihiro was even more astonished.

The other members who heard him speak also looked bewildered and confused.

Fujiwara Bunta glanced at them, sighed, and offered no explanation.

He haphazardly smoothed his hair, turned around and left his team's preparation area, headed to the restroom, fixed his hair in front of the mirror, washed his hands, and went out to Morikawa Yu's team.

With the help of the club manager, Morikawa Yu was putting on protective gear while explaining tactics to Emi and the others.

Because the Kui Xing Flag competition system in this world is similar to that of the Jade Dragon Flag, as long as the players are strong enough, if a player from one team can defeat five players from the other team, from the forwards to the generals, then the rest of the players will not need to play.

Therefore, he didn't make many moves in the first four rounds of the knockout stage.

However, Kyoto Fushimi High School was last year's champion team and is very strong.

He didn't care, but he knew he might not be able to beat them.

While explaining the tactics, Morikawa Yu noticed Fujiwara Bunta approaching.

Fujiwara Bunta quickened his pace and walked towards Morikawa Hayao: "Mr. Morikawa, it's been a long time."

Morikawa Yu stopped explaining, nodded to him, and smiled: "Yes, it's been a long time, Bunta-san."

"Please give me your guidance during the match."

They also looked at Fujiwara Bunta.

They recognized Fujiwara Bunta as the key player of the opposing team in the next quarterfinal match, and they all looked wary and remained silent.

Bunta Fujiwara returned Morikawa Yu's smile, but his expression was bitter: "Mr. Morikawa, you flatter me."

"It is you who are instructing us."

He turned his head and looked at Huijian and the others.

"Mr. Morikawa, are you giving them pointers on their next tactics?"

"Yes, after all, we'll be playing against your team soon, so we need to prepare properly." Morikawa Yu looked at him with a smile.

Fujiwara Bunta's expression was complicated upon hearing this: "I see..."

He felt that Morikawa Yu could play the entire game by himself, without needing any preparation.

But since Morikawa Yu said so, he had no intention of refuting it.

He took a few steps closer to Morikawa Yu: "Mr. Morikawa, I have some questions I'd like to ask you. Is now a convenient time for you?"

Chapter 344 Killing the White Scholar

Morikawa Yu nodded: "Yes, that's fine."

He could tell that Fujiwara Bunta had something to say privately, so he turned and walked towards a corner of the hall.

Fujiwara Bunta caught up and walked beside Morikawa Yu, lowering his voice: "Mr. Morikawa, when I saw you just now, I thought I was hallucinating."

"I never expected it to be you."

"Why would you participate in a competition like this?"

He understood why Morikawa Yu had appeared, and knew that no one dared to say anything about Morikawa Yu participating in the ordinary people's competition, but he couldn't understand why Morikawa Yu had come.

How could a competition for ordinary people interest a strong person like him?

"Because I want to get the Kui Xing Flag, and I'm a high school student, so it's normal for me to participate in a high school kendo competition, right?"

Morikawa Yu patted the Sakuragawa Academy logo on her protective gear.

Fujiwara Bunta was stunned upon hearing this.

Because I am a high school student, I came to participate in the high school kendo competition.

Damn, that's a really straightforward reason.

He couldn't find anything to complain about for a moment.

Morikawa Yu patted Fujiwara Bunta on the shoulder: "Bunta-san, the match is about to start."

"Don't feel burdened just because my opponent is me."

"Fight me to your heart's content."

Bunta Fujiwara nodded.

He watched as Morikawa Yu turned and walked back to her position in the Sakuragawa Academy team, his heart gradually becoming numb.

Even though he knew the reason for Morikawa Yu's appearance, he still couldn't accept it.

While participating in a competition, he unexpectedly encountered the great swordsman he admired.

Two joyful things, when combined, should have brought even more joy, weaving together a dreamlike time. But why did it turn out like this?

Bunta Fujiwara walked back to the Fushimi High School Kendo Club with a blank expression.

He raised his head.

Since I can't accept it, I'll prove myself to Mr. Morikawa.

Even if you lose, lose with spirit.

He looked at the starting players: "Listen up, all of you! Our next opponent is Sakuragawa Academy from Tokyo!"

"Get your act together, everyone! Don't embarrass me!"

"Yes, Minister!"

On the other side, the referee walked over with two assistant referees.

"The Kyoto Fushimi High School Kendo Club and the Tokyo Sakuragawa Academy Kendo Club are about to begin their match."

"Contestants, please take your positions."

Bunta Fujiwara patted the starting forward on the shoulder: "Let's go."

The vanguard nodded, put on his mask, and walked towards the center of the arena with his bamboo sword.

Morikawa Yuya led his team away from the preparation area and stood outside the field, watching his own vanguard take the field.

The vanguard of the Fushimi High School Kendo Club immediately shouted with great enthusiasm, "Kyoto Fushimi High School Kendo Club, Vanguard!"

Then Morikawa Yu heard his own Vanguard respond in a louder and more energetic way.

"Sakuragawa Academy Kendo Club, Vanguard! Reporting!"

Ever since I taught them Kihe, these guys have gotten louder and louder, completely drowning out the other side.

This situation is not shameful.

The referee stepped between the two and shouted, "Courtesy!"

So the two vanguards stepped forward at the same time, then drew their swords together and crossed their bamboo swords.

"Alright! First test! Begin!"

The referee stepped back.

Fushimi High School's vanguard launched a direct thrust.