I became the Lord of the Eternal World in Tokyo.

He didn't even know whether he should continue listening.

But in an instant, Uesugi Tetsu realized that the Hojo family had actually come under the watchful eyes of the forces of the modern world!

I just don't know which era or which person is the current head of the Hojo family.

Shihan Dai ignored his reaction and continued, "The Yagyu Dojo and the Hojo Clan will each send three people to fight. If the Hojo Clan loses, they will not take action against the mortal world before the second wave arrives."

If the Yagyu Dojo loses, it will not interfere when the Hojo clan attacks the human world.

Uesugi Tetsuya remained expressionless, feigning ignorance as he asked, "What is the point of you telling me all this, Saionji-sama? If it was just an accident, I can pretend I didn't hear it."

Teacher Fan smiled.

"Young friend, don't you already have a very clear answer in your heart?"

The old man spoke up: "Young friend, you should go into battle and be the last one to cover for us."

Uesugi Tetsuya and Shihan Dai exchanged a silent glance.

After a long pause, he spoke, puzzled.

"Why choose me?"

There should be many more, and even stronger, three-and-a-half-star powerhouses to choose from compared to him.

The person in front of me must understand this principle.

"Because you don't have a complicated family background, and what you want is very clear."

Teacher Shi Fan's words sent a chill down Uesugi Tetsuya's spine.

Then, Uesugi Tetsu heard the old man continue, "Young friend, I have seen your battle videos so far."

"Your foundation is solid, your swordsmanship is complete, your mind is calm, and you have even learned some Yin-Yang techniques. You can be said to be comprehensive and almost without flaws."

Teacher Fan paused here, cast a glance at him, and said quietly,

"However, it lacks only one sufficiently refined footwork, making it not agile enough."

"Young friend, am I right or wrong?"

Uesugi Tetsu opened his mouth, but had no words to refute it.

—There are indeed many footwork techniques in the Natural Rishin-ryu school, but most of these footwork techniques are used to adapt to special sword techniques and are very simple to use.

If we're talking about a single skill that's enough to elevate his overall abilities to the next level, then there really isn't one.

Therefore, Uesugi Tetsu could only sigh helplessly.

"Lord Saionji, you have indeed come to the right person."

The crisp and decisive answer surprised Shi Fandai, who couldn't help but praise, "What spirit!"

Even with the temptation of what one needs, it's not something everyone can do to put their life on the field without hesitation or agonizing.

But the young man in front of us did it.

Aside from gamblers who are extremely envious, anyone capable of doing such a thing must be an undisputed powerhouse.

Just as Shihan Dai was about to speak, he saw Uesugi Tetsu glance outside before saying, "Lord Saionji did not choose Yagyu-kun as one of the candidates because he was worried, right?"

Uesugi Tetsu shook his head and sighed, "So spoiled."

"How could you possibly have noticed that, young friend?"

Shi Fandai chuckled, a rare smile appearing on his aged and rough face.

He openly and frankly admitted, "Who told me that I only have Yagyu as my successor? He hasn't had enough growth and experience yet, and it would be a great pity if he were to perish in such a place."

No, actually that's not the reason.

Uesugi Tetsuya understood perfectly, but he didn't expose her again.

Given his relationship with this teacher, that's enough.

To say anything more would be to overstep one's bounds.

The instructor composed himself: "Young friend, the footwork I'm offering as payment is the 'Eightfold Wall' style, which I've greatly improved through my own practice."

Although this name is one of the original secret techniques of the Yagyu Shinkage-ryu school, it has little to do with the Yaegaki I taught you, so there's no need to worry.

"in addition."

Teacher Shi said, "I will teach you this footwork before you go on stage."

Now it was Uesugi Tetsu's turn to be stunned.

He scratched his head: "Lord Saionji, you're so generous, aren't you afraid I'll learn it and then sneak away and never go back?"

"This is impossible."

Shihan Dai stared into Uesugi Tetsu's eyes and asserted without hesitation, "Because you have long been desperately craving powerful enemies and battles."

……

After finishing their business conversation, Shi Fandai left the quiet room.

"Why did you come out with me, Lord Saionji?"

"As the head instructor of the Yagyu Shinkage-ryu dojo, don't I need to teach students and disciples on a regular basis?"

This answered Uesugi Tetsuya's question quite naturally.

After pondering for a moment, Uesugi Tetsuya felt that this made sense.

However, there are too many unscrupulous religious schools these days. Let alone teacher training colleges or teacher training colleges, it would be considered quite conscientious to find a religious school that allows its closed-door disciples to teach the public.

Following behind Shihandai, Uesugi Tetsu walked past three dojos that had already seen a change in disciples, and murmured with a sigh,

"The dojo is very prosperous."

Teacher Fan shook his head: "Let's not talk about this false prosperity."

"It would be fine in peacetime."

The old man silently gazed at his disciples, who were full of energy and shouting: "But the situation is already turbulent, and chaos is imminent. Simply strengthening the body is of little use."

"There are too few disciples who are fearless of death and single-mindedly pursue power. When they encounter demons, they still cannot put up an effective fight and cannot do anything to help this world."

Uesugi Tetsu shrugged.

"Moreover, fearlessness of death is something that cannot be forced. The first wave has only just passed, and ordinary people always need time to adapt to new changes."

"The consequence of not being able to adapt is death."

Teachers' College representative withdrew their gaze.

Uesugi Tetsu followed behind him: "Grandpa, that's really cruel of you."

Teacher Fan responded indifferently: "Isn't this the truth?"

After giving a few pointers to the crowd, the elderly man turned around and looked at him: "The tide is coming, the world is rising, and the stable era that has lasted for hundreds of years has come to an end."

From this moment forward, those who fail to adapt to the new era and fail to rapidly become stronger will only be swallowed up by the tide, both in terms of will and life...

Is there even a sliver of warmth left in this world?

"But Lord Saionji is still spreading the breathing technique far and wide, isn't he?"

Uesugi Tetsuya met that imposing and cold gaze directly, and nodded with a smile.

"that's enough."

The teacher remained silent.

Uesugi Tetsuya stopped following behind him and yawned, "Alright... I should rest for a bit too."

He gave a thumbs-up to Shi Fandai, who was slightly turning his gaze to the side: "Old man, you must keep up the good work!"

After saying that, Uesugi Tetsu turned and left, wanting to find a quiet place to lie down for a while.

By the way, let's strengthen Xiao Jia a bit more.

Earlier, when they went deeper into the tunnel, Kaga Kiyomitsu's Soul Points had already exceeded 1,000, reaching 1027 points.

The enhancement effect, [Slash Mastery], only requires a mere 1,000 points.

Because upgrading the Slash Specialization to [Slash Expert] will synergize with the original Thrust Expert, giving Xiao Jia an unknown new ability.

Based on previous experience, this enhancement should also take quite a while.

This time difference is just enough for Uesugi Tetsu to catch up on some more sleep.

After all, unleashing the Sword of No Knowledge against that giant, ghostly eyeball under extreme conditions takes a tremendous toll on one's mental energy.

"Xiao Jia, if you wake up first, remember not to wander off."

Uesugi Tetsu took Kaga Kiyomitsu out of his storage bag and gave him a warning.

Having just met Shihandai, Uesugi Tetsu naturally wouldn't wear Kaga Kiyomitsu on his waist.

—It's a traditional skill for Xiao Jia to be able to firmly attract the swordsman's attention, so he tries to avoid trouble as much as possible.

"Okay, okay!"

Although the constant sound of swords being swung around him was quite novel to Kaga Kiyomitsu, he would obediently listen to his master's orders.

"Good boy, I'll take you to chop down those big guys later."

After promising Xiaojia a grand promise that would soon come true, Uesugi Tetsuya left the lively and noisy dojo and found a bench to lie down on.

[Do you wish to consume 1000 Soul Points to enhance "Slash Mastery"?]

"Yes."

With a thought, Uesugi Tetsuya comfortably enjoyed the breeze and closed his eyes on the bench.

……

"Hello? Hello? Hello! It's time for Uesugi-nii to get up!"

Uesugi Tetsu was awakened by Tamamo's distinctive Kansai dialect.

He opened his eyes contentedly, but did not look at the girl who was standing close to him first.

Instead, he looked at Kaga Kiyomitsu, who had already completed the enhancement of his slashing specialization and was now spitting out his blade and greeting him cheerfully.

Chapter 215 The Hundred-Eyed Demon Awakens! Powerful New Special Skill! The Warring States Secret Realm Projected with Records of the Era

"Xiao Jia, how are you feeling?"

"Great...very good! I've never felt this good before...!"

Uesugi Tetsuya plucked at his heartstrings and exchanged a few simple words with Kaga Kiyomitsu, whose voice was constantly buzzing.

However, since Tamamo and Yagyu Akira were both in front of him, he couldn't just ignore them and openly look at the changes on Kaga Kiyomitsu's panel.

The control panel isn't going to grow legs and run away, so there's no rush to check it again in a couple of hours.

"By the way, Uesugi-san, you really like your sword."

Tamamo observed the interaction between the master and servant.

She didn't care that Uesugi Tetsu hadn't looked at her first; instead, she pinched her chin and struck a detective's pose.

Uesugi Tetsu thought for a moment, then sat up and replied,

"If you had kept the pen you used on your first day at work until now, and it could still talk to you and call you master, you would have just as deep feelings for it."

Tamamo opened her mouth, then fell silent.

Yagyu Akira nodded behind her, "Uesugi-kun is absolutely right."

"Alright, what do you want from me?"

Uesugi Tetsu shook his head, clearing his mind of drowsy thoughts: "My work has arrived?"

"Um... Uesugi-nii, you're a pure workaholic too. It's only been a little over four hours since we risked our lives to close that passage."

Tamamo put her hands on her hips and sighed.

She looked up, shielded her forehead with her hand, squinted at the cloudless sky, and said, "The weather is so nice now, and I haven't eaten for so long."

"Of course, we should go get something to eat first... a bowl of noodles!"

She flashed a peace sign and said with a smile, "I know a noodle shop right next to the dojo that's absolutely amazing!"