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After a long pause, he spoke with a hint of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of deep emotion or reflection), seemingly having no doubt about Morikawa Yu's words.

"The ultimate mastery of swordsmanship—those guys from the Metropolitan Police Department were right after all."

"I never imagined that I would have the honor of meeting a true swordsman in my lifetime."

"I apologize for my earlier offense."

Morikawa Yu did not speak.

He hadn't taken what had just happened to heart in the first place.

Even if Sakurai Seigen had actually drawn his sword and launched a sneak attack, he was confident he could dodge it.

He was just curious about how much of his information the Metropolitan Police Department had actually revealed.

What are these policemen up to? Are they so eager for everyone to know they're going to take down the people behind Furunozukawa?

He became more vigilant and included the Metropolitan Police Department in his list of suspects.

Beside Morikawa Yu, Sakurai Emi listened to the conversation between the two and her expression turned strange.

Her grandfather, Seigen Sakurai, had always been the great master of kendo in her eyes.

But now Grandpa actually says that being able to meet a swordsman like Morikawa Yu is the greatest blessing of his life.

This made her feel that Morikawa Yu, who was next to her, suddenly became a stranger.

He was at the same level as me before, and we were always about the same.

"Morikawa, what are you talking about? What swordsmanship mastery?"

Morikawa Yu shook her head.

He simply remembered that there was this label on his panel, so he mentioned it.

Even if you ask him to explain, he doesn't know.

"Grandpa, what is the ultimate skill in swordsmanship?"

Seeing that Morikawa Yu remained silent, Sakurai Emi looked at Sakurai Seigen again.

As she stared at him, Sakurai Seigen's originally serious expression gradually softened.

"Ei-chan, do you want Grandpa to explain to you a level that even Grandpa has never reached?"

He sighed and looked at Morikawa Yu.

"Grandpa only knew that if a swordsman possessed the ultimate skill in swordsmanship, then he was a true swordsman."

"A swordsman? Like the ones in movies?"

She only remembered seeing such a description in a sword-fighting movie she had recently watched.

"It's not something fake."

Sakurai Seigen smiled, his eyes filled with disdain.

"I'm talking about the kind of great swordsman who will be remembered in history and revered by all."

"For example, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna and Miyamoto Musashi?"

Sakurai Emi added a comment.

She had studied kendo for so long, so she knew the most famous swordsmen.

The former was the founder of Shinkage-ryu, and together with Tsukahara Bokuden, the founder of Shintō-ryu, they were revered as sword saints, and only the two of them had this title.

Others, no matter how strong, are only called sword masters.

"Perhaps, who can say for sure about such things?"

"It's been a long time since a great swordsman has appeared since the end of the Edo period."

"Even if one occasionally hears of such things, they are nothing more than fraudsters and charlatans who deceive the world and steal fame."

Morikawa Yu's eyes moved.

To be honest, he was very curious why Sakurai Seigen didn't suspect that he was a fake swordsman.

"Then why does Sakurai-senpai believe I'm really a swordsman?"

"Senior? I dare not accept that title."

Sakurai Seigen did not answer Morikawa Yu's question directly, but shook his head first.

"Although I am quite old, Morikawa-kun is, after all, a true swordsman."

"Swordsmanship values ​​strength above all else; I should be the one addressing you as senior."

"You're Ei-chan's classmate, so if you don't mind, you can call me Grandpa Sakurai, just like she does."

He said this with a gentle smile.

Morikawa Yu raised an eyebrow.

Good heavens, I was fucking blown away!

You old comrade, you lack martial ethics. You appear humble on the surface, but you're actually taking advantage of me because of your seniority.

But when he glanced at Emi beside him, he could only sigh.

Although he is a swordsman, he is indeed too young.

"Okay, Grandpa Sakurai."

Upon hearing Morikawa Yu's address, Sakurai Seigen's smile became even gentler, and his eyes narrowed together.

"You are a good child"

"Clearly an unparalleled young hero, yet he was utterly unassuming, treating others with the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze."

"If I were a younger version of myself sitting in front of you, I probably would have abandoned everything without hesitation and followed you."

He shook his head as he spoke, seemingly with some regret.

"Unfortunately, I'm too old now, merely a guard dog, no longer of any use."

"Mr. Morikawa, you just asked me why I don't doubt you."

Now I can answer your question.

"Because you exert a strong sense of pressure on me, like an unpredictable storm."

"Eh?"

Sakurai Emi was taken aback for a moment.

She poked Morikawa Yu's arm, but there was no reaction.

Sakurai Seigen laughed twice.

"You're not there yet, Ei-chan. After you practice swordsmanship for another thirty-four years, you'll probably understand this feeling."

Sakurai Emi pouted and glared at her grandfather.

"You're indirectly saying I'm bad, so I'm ignoring you."

She tossed her pigtails behind her, sat down alone a short distance away, and looked resentful.

Morikawa Yu also smiled.

He roughly understood that a swordsman with real skill would probably be able to sense the ultimate essence of swordsmanship emanating from him.

However, ordinary people and those with average strength cannot sense it, such as Emi and her past self.

Seeing his granddaughter walk away, Sakurai Seigen looked at Morikawa Yu again.

"What brings you here this time, Morikawa-kun?"

"You wouldn't be looking to spar with this old man in swordsmanship, would you?"

Morikawa Yu shook her head.

That was indeed what he originally thought, but now he doesn't dare to say it.

What if, just as he draws his sword, this old guy lies on the ground, claiming he was injured by the sword intent, and then demands that he inherit the dojo and take care of Emi? That would be a real problem.

"Grandpa Sakurai, I've only heard that your family's direct line of operations, the Nagayama-gumi, was attacked by the Ishikawa-gumi, which was sponsored by Furuno Tsugawa, so I've come to ask you some questions."

"This person did some disgusting things before, so I killed him, and then I found out there were other people behind him."

"I don't want to let those people get away with it, so I want to find some clues."

Sakurai Seigen frowned slightly as he listened to Morikawa Yu's words.

"I see. Actually, some acquaintances at the Metropolitan Police Department told me about your situation, Morikawa-kun, and I've heard a little about it."

"Mr. Morikawa, you've come at just the right time."

"Today, Nagayama and his group are planning to take action against the Ishikawa group in the 20th ward, and they've already gone there."

"Would you like to go check it out with me?"

"Although the fights of us guys in the shadows are somewhat ugly."

"But I think you might find some interesting clues."

Morikawa Yu hesitated for a moment.

He felt that what Sakurai Seigen said was too coincidental.

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"Mr. Morikawa, do you suspect that I want to use someone else to do my dirty work, to use your sword to wipe out the enemy?"

Sakurai Seigen seemed to sense Morikawa's suspicion and smiled.

"Don't look down on me like that. I'm not so old and useless yet. Besides, they're just a bunch of annoying guys. My kids can handle them perfectly well."

"I only invited you here because I saw that you seemed to be looking for some clues, Morikawa-kun."

Morikawa Yu nodded, but did not believe him.

No matter what, the old man in front of him is the head of the Sakurai family.

Although he didn't know the true strength of the Sakurai family, a family with so many yakuza members obeying its orders must be extraordinary.

The person who got to this position is probably not a kind person.

Although Sakurai Seigen's words sound nice, once he goes there, he definitely won't let the Ishikawa Group off the hook.

And once he takes action, the other party's goal will be achieved.

However, Morikawa Yu still decided to agree.

Sakurai Seigen wanted to use him, but wasn't he also trying to use the Sakurai family's name?

If he were to swagger around looking for clues all by himself, the enemy would probably have already run far away before he even made a move.

However, if he acts together with the Sakurai family, he can confuse the enemy's vision.

The yakuza under the Sakurai family were attacked by the other side, so revenge is only natural.

He infiltrated the group, which allowed him to both take advantage of the chaos and gain experience.

Since that's the case, they help cover for us, and we help deal with the Ishikawa group. It's a win-win situation where everyone gets what they want.

Moreover, rather than helping out, he would rather wipe out the entire Ishikawa Group by himself and, incidentally, test an idea he had always wanted to try.

After thinking for a moment, Morikawa Yu looked at Sakurai Seigen and finally spoke.

"Since you've put it that way, Grandpa Sakurai, then I'll take this opportunity to interrupt."

He stood up, and then Sakurai Seigen also stood up.

The old man was not tall, but he had a steadfast and mountain-like presence.

He waved to a spot not far behind him, and a man in a black suit walked out of a side door that Morikawa Yu hadn't noticed, handing him a cell phone with both hands.

Sakurai Seigen tapped the screen and dialed a number.

The call was answered quickly, and a very rough voice came through.

"Master, we are already here."

"Any orders?"