I became the Lord of the Eternal World in Tokyo.

Tsuchimikado Arashi thought silently, then a similar question arose in his mind: "But aside from the seemingly insignificant connection to Arakawa Ward..."

A few seconds later, Tsuchimikado Arashi and Kamo Teru both thought to themselves,

"—Could it be that Uesugi Tetsu has already married Nanjo Manami and become her son-in-law?"

Yes, only this answer can explain why the Nanjo family's closely guarded secret, the Great Yin-Yang Technique, the Spirit Control Technique, is in the hands of an outsider.

This kid is really something; he managed to win over Nanjo Manami without anyone noticing.

This is not something to be trifled with...

The two looked at each other and saw admiration in each other's eyes.

"What did I tell you? There's no need to compare at all; you can crush it with a single finger."

At this moment, the protagonist, whom Tsuchimikado and Kamo were speculating about, was casually shrugging and talking happily.

"At this rate of growth, Nanjo, you'll need several young demons under your command to help you share the burden."

Kujou Oborozuki scoffed, leaned against the wall, and sighed, "I'm a little... envious."

Nanjo Manami chuckled and then seized a whole bunch of miscellaneous items from the other demons who had bet with her that Uesugi Tetsuya couldn't win so easily.

"—Good! Brother Uesugi did a great job! Kick this charred charcoal to pieces!"

Tamamo whistled, looking every bit the bloodthirsty spectator who loved watching the drama unfold.

Chisa's eyes darted away, unwilling to witness the cruel scene.

She silently thought to herself that Uesugi was right—talented people aren't necessarily good; talent or ability really can't determine everything.

Chisa's resolve hardened.

……

"Long Er, that kid isn't specializing in Yin-Yang techniques, is he?"

“Yes,” Tokugawa Ryuji replied. “Uesugi-kun’s main practice is the same as my sister’s, namely the Natural Rishin-ryu and Corona Breathing Method.”

"He is an extremely rare top talent who cultivates both spiritual and martial arts, and is not held back by either side."

As he spoke, a hint of appreciation couldn't help but appear in Tokugawa Ryuji's eyes.

But he soon realized that he was standing on the side of Tokugawa Motoyasu, and the evaluation he gave... seemed a bit too high.

Tokugawa Ryuji did not look to the side.

Tokugawa Motoyasu listened quietly and remained silent without saying a word.

……

"Lord Che, from now on, we can handle these third-rate scoundrels. There's no need for you to take action!"

Because he was being held in Uesugi Tetsu's arms, the two-foot-tall man, whose little face was beaming with joy, patted his chest and assured him.

"You'll get hurt..."

Besides, with your current strength, you probably can't beat them.

Uesugi Tetsu paused, not saying the second half of his sentence.

So Erchi chuckled foolishly. If there hadn't been so many people around, she would have already been frantically popping her head around at her most intelligent, witty, and handsome man, Che.

In the distant stands, Okabe Motonobu was recalling the series of lightning spells he had just witnessed and comparing them to his memories, without looking up at Uesugi Tetsuya, who was holding the two-foot-tall man.

Suddenly, most of the people in the venue looked up in confusion.

Because... I sensed something invisible and intangible, yet truly real, floating in mid-air.

The next moment, the swords at the waists of the contestants in the arena trembled violently, as if they were about to be drawn.

bang bang bang!

Amidst countless crisp clangs of blades, a magnificent sword heart, impossible for any swordsman to ignore, rose above the arena.

It landed on everyone's heads.

It generously provides all those who look up with their swordsmanship with the opportunity to observe, reference, and closely examine this flawless sword heart.

The man known as the Sword of Death gave an "oh" and stroked the hilt of the sword, which remained as calm as ever, with great interest.

Hozoin Inori looked up blankly, not even noticing the glistening tears sliding down his lips.

Kitada Keiya, who had been drowsy, finally opened his eyes and straightened his back in his seat, looking down at the girl with a crimson katana at her waist.

Only Uesugi Tetsu and Tokugawa Ryuji remained calm, as if they already knew what was going to happen.

—Ririko, it's time to make your move.

If we only consider one's state of mind and realm, there are no more than ten people in this venue who can surpass or be equal to her.

There wasn't a single contestant among them.

That is precisely why it caused such a huge shock.

Under the watchful eyes of many, Ririko thought for a moment and then spoke without hesitation.

"Yanliu, wash my neck and get ready."

She grinned, revealing her teeth: "I'm coming to chop you up."

Ugh?

Having just been forcibly pulled back from the brink of death, Yan Liu, still recovering from the shock, paused for a moment, looking at Li Li Zi, who was still ranked in the eighties, with a puzzled expression.

"—Because I don't like you."

In response to Yan Liu's gaze, Ririko gave her own answer.

I'm going to cut you down because I don't like you.

This kind of logic, in Uesugi Tetsu's view, is completely...

It makes sense!

These words shocked not only the audience present, but also countless people watching the live broadcast.

After saying that, Ririko stopped showing this clown the scene and started moving up the numbers in tens.

Next, Lin Ren, who was originally ranked tenth with the One-Sword Style, also saw his ranking rise rapidly.

After a somewhat difficult victory over Raijin, Higashiyama Kei voluntarily conceded defeat again due to the influence of his shikigami.

Finally, he defeated Yanliu, who had lost his guard, by the narrowest of margins.

He stood beneath Uesugi Tetsuya and stopped his challenge.

not only that.

Before Ririko arrived, a young man named Kitamura Yoyu had already become the tenth goalkeeper.

His Iaijutsu was so masterful that it was almost divine.

This young man named Kitamura Yoyu possessed exceptionally strong energy and spirit, which continued to grow with each victory.

His iaido (intercourse) thus became faster and faster.

In Uesugi Tetsu's view, this rising star could not only defeat the already muddled Yanliu, but might even be more powerful than Lin Renye.

"Iaijutsu?"

Uesugi Tetsu lowered his eyes and smiled.

Before that, let's use Shangquan, that young sword saint, to warm up a bit...

Chapter 291 Uesugi Izumi, Defeated! The Ultimate Prize of the Secret Realm! Uesugi Tetsuya is an absolute monster!

Uesugi Tetsu lowered his head and nodded his chin at Kitamura Yoyu, who happened to be looking at him.

then.

Holding the two-foot-tall adult in his arms, he closed his eyes.

Open it again.

The crisp sound of the blade rubbing against the scabbard reached Uesugi Tetsuya's ears, but this time he didn't even utter a word.

—The young Kamiizumi, upon seeing him for the first moment, followed his instincts and drew the ordinary katana from his waist.

Uesugi Tetsuya felt a sense of familiarity with the omnipresent, pricking sensation that enveloped him.

This is Kamiizumi's sword domain.

Wearing the Red Hannya mask, Uesugi Tetsuya exclaimed in surprise, then tossed his forty-meter-long sword aside.

Before he could do anything this time, Kamiizumi had already silently released his forbidden hand.

no doubt.

Kamiizumi Ise no Kami Nobutsuna had already realized that Uesugi Tetsuya, who was standing in front of him this time, was fundamentally different.

This man wearing the Hannya mask... you can kill him.

It's possible even without the strange big sword next to it.

Uesugi Tetsu, feeling the subtle stinging sensation throughout his body, said, "Uesugi Izumi, let's not reminisce this time."

After all, the seed wars outside are still ongoing.

His purpose was merely to test his speed with Iaijutsu, to prepare himself, and to warm up.

In his confrontation with Yan Liu just now, he merely waved his hand casually without even moving his feet, leaving his body stiff.

"Reminiscing about old times?"

Kamiizumi could tell that the man wasn't lying, but rather didn't want to waste any more time.

That's why he asked curiously, "Sir, do I know you before?"

"My name is Uesugi Tetsu."

Uesugi Tetsu casually flicked a wisp of spiritual energy from his fingertip, causing Izumi Nobutsuna's pupils to flicker slightly.

"Speaking of which, you should know iaido, right, Kamiizumi?"

“Iai... it means sword drawing technique, right?” The boy, gripping the sword with both hands and aiming the blade tip precisely at the center of Uesugi Tetsu’s throat, nodded.

"A little bit, just a tiny bit."

Kamiizumi gave a slightly apologetic smile.

"But it's not quite that skillful, Lord Uesugi."

So Uesugi Tetsu stared into the other's eyes and solemnly requested, "Then please use this move to kill me. I want to experience it firsthand."

"it is good."

Kamiizumi sheathed the katana he was holding.

After a few seconds, the boy asked curiously, "But judging from your appearance, it seems you've seen me more than once."

"this problem……"

Just as Uesugi Tetsuya opened his mouth to say, "Let's not talk about these irrelevant things," a silvery-white light shone in the center of his field of vision.

The entire world is pure white.

split into two.

Bah, bah, bah—!

While Uesugi Tetsu was still trying to answer Izumi's question, the blade of the katana that had naturally emerged from its sheath landed on his body with a speed that even the most discerning eye could not detect.

To be precise, it landed on the fiery armor on the body's surface and the "armor" containing multiple cycles of Qi mixed with the Five Thunder Technique.

However, this super armor that had absorbed all of Yanliu's attacks did not even last a moment under Shangquan's blade.

The ordinary blade of the katana shattered the flame armor almost imperceptibly, then pierced through the weakest point.

The instant Yaegaki activated his attack, glaring bloodstains bloomed on Uesugi Tetsu's chest, which was far stronger than steel.

Flesh and blood rolled up, revealing bone beneath.

Yet it is healing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Uesugi Tetsuya, who also reacted instantly and avoided the vital point, showed no anger in his eyes, but was instead filled with astonishment and surprise.