Female Swordsman Training Dojo

So he continued, half persuading and half commanding, "Don't do anything reckless after this. Once the plan is finished and the festival is over, you'll be stronger. Wouldn't it be better to kill him yourself then?"

Ryuichi Suzuki heard the command in Ippei Suzuki's tone and sat back down in his seat with feigned fear: "I understand."

The sunlight slipped away from the now-cold and quiet room, stirring up a cloud of dust.

It landed on the swaying broom.

Hanazawa Nana, who was being punished by Harunobu to sweep the floor, said listlessly, "Ugh, I don't want to do it~"

"Hurry up, the training ground still needs cleaning up." Saten Yoko, carrying a broom as if it were a wooden sword, sternly supervised Hanazawa Nana, her tone full of disdain.

"Waaaaah... Yezi, you've changed. You never used to be so mean to me... It hurts!"

Hanazawa Nana let go of the broom, covered her head with her hands, and looked pitifully at Saten Yoko. But Saten Yoko was completely immune to this kind of coquettish attack. She picked up the broom and pretended to hit her again, but before she could, the doorbell rang.

"I'll go open the door~"

As if granted a pardon, Hanazawa Nana ran quickly towards the entrance of the Aozora-kan. Saten Yoko sighed, picked up the broom from the ground, and prepared to let Hanazawa Nana continue working later.

After all, what that guy said yesterday was really too much. He clearly knew that Shifan and Xingzi were already a couple, but he still said those kinds of things. It went beyond the boundaries of joking. Didn't you see that Xingzi didn't even speak up for him this time?

Hmm... why hasn't he come back yet?

Could he have secretly run away? That guy might actually do it...

Saten Yoko put the broom down against the corridor railing and quickly walked towards the door, but slowed down after only a few steps.

Chapter 104

Because she heard a familiar voice.

"Nana, is Master Taira really not here?"

"Yes, we just wanted to thank him for taking care of you..."

"Not here." Hanazawa Nana's tone was calm and proper, completely unlike her usual relaxed and lazy demeanor. She spoke as if she were the most proper young lady. "The instructor went to visit a friend today, leaving only us disciples behind. Moreover, this is an all-female dojo, so we cannot receive outsiders."

"You silly child, I... Ah, Yezi, you're here too?"

"Greetings, Uncle Hanazawa, Aunt Hanazawa." Saten Yoko bowed meticulously to the two people at the door, her posture elegant and proper. "What brings you two here?"

The capable female college student, who was dedicated to sword practice, transformed into a traditional Yamato Nadeshiko in an instant. Even her kendo uniform couldn't conceal her gentle temperament, and Hanazawa's parents breathed a sigh of relief.

"Yoko, is Master Ping here? I'd like to thank him for taking care of Nana." It was Hanazawa Taiga, Nana's father, who spoke, his back straight and his tone confident.

Hanazawa Nana's mother, Hanazawa Yoshiko, maintained a polite smile, completely ignoring Hanazawa Nana's previous answer, which Hanazawa Nana was used to.

Saten Yoko shook her head slightly, in a manner befitting a Yamato Nadeshiko, but she also lied without hesitation: "No, the teacher left early this morning and I don't know when he will be back."

"Ah... I see. Well then..."

"Huh? Ye Zi, Nana, what are you two doing? You finished cleaning so quickly?"

To the surprise of Saten Yoko and Hanazawa Nana, Harunobu, who was supposed to be doing his morning practice at the dojo, walked in from outside and casually asked, "And who are these two?"

"Oh my, you must be Director Taira?" Hanazawa Taiga took a step forward subtly and extended his hand to Harunobu. "My name is Hanazawa Taiga. I hope you will take care of my daughter, Nana."

"Oh, oh." Actually, Harunobu had already heard about Hanazawa Nana's tug-of-war with her parents, but there was no need to say it. He pretended to have just returned from outside and chatted enthusiastically with the Hanazawa couple.

As for the content of the conversation, it wasn't entirely devoid of substance, but it was certainly full of nonsense, consisting of nothing but social niceties and meaningless small talk, leaving Hanazawa Nana and Saten Yoko watching in a daze.

When did teachers' colleges start talking such nonsense?

However, they certainly wouldn't say it aloud, maintaining their polite smiles as if two guardian deities had suddenly appeared at the Aozora Pavilion.

Finally, it was Hanazawa Taiga, the one with ulterior motives, who couldn't hold back any longer and tentatively steered the conversation toward serious matters: "Master Taiga, I wonder if you would be free next month and could spare some time to attend my daughter's coming-of-age ceremony?"

"Of course I'll have time to attend my disciple's coming-of-age ceremony." Harunobu glanced at Hanazawa Taiga and smiled. "But you're here for more than just that, aren't you?"

Hanazawa Taiga looked at Harunobu, hesitated for a moment, and then immediately realized that he had been exposed.

In the end, he could only smile wryly and say, "Yes, I actually wanted to see the relationship between Nana and you, and whether it was possible for me to become your father-in-law."

"Uh……"

Now it was Harunobu's turn to smile wryly.

After Hanazawa Taiga confessed, his expression relaxed considerably, and he looked directly at Harunoku and said, "I wonder what Master Taira thinks of my daughter? My daughter has mastered such profound swordsmanship in such a short time; you must have put in a lot of effort..."

"Enough!" Hanazawa Nana couldn't take it anymore and bluntly confronted her parents, "How many times do I have to tell you? I'm not a tool for you to use to win over others!"

However, the Hanazawa couple didn't even acknowledge her, and just kept looking at Harunobu, as if Hanazawa Nana was not important at all, as long as Harunobu agreed.

In this atmosphere that felt like a one-woman show, Hanazawa Nana's tightly clenched fists fell limply to her sides.

Qingxin shook his head slightly: "I already have a wife, although we haven't had a wedding yet. Besides, marriage requires the consent of both parties."

Hanazawa Dai didn't hide his disappointment and let out a long sigh: "Alright, I was presumptuous."

"No, I don't feel offended at all; on the contrary, I feel quite honored." Harunobu tried to ease the tension, but this effort was immediately shattered by Hanazawa Taiga.

He looked at Hanazawa Nana and said calmly, "We're home, Nana. The young master of the Onomiya family happens to be free tomorrow, so you two can meet him first."

Hanazawa Nana's hand trembled slightly, and she was about to speak when Harunobu spoke first: "Excuse me, Mr. Hanazawa, what do you mean by this?"

Hanazawa Taiga turned to look at Harunobu, but instead of suddenly turning into a fawning expression, his tone softened considerably: "It's like this, Director Taira, a young master from the Onomiya family has previously proposed a marriage alliance with our family. This is a very important opportunity for both me and my daughter."

To put it another way, what Hanazawa Taira meant was, "Since you're not interested in my daughter, then don't interfere with me selling her to someone else; this is my family matter."

Harunobu completely ignored such weak words of teasing and looked at Hanazawa Nana: "Nana, have you finished your homework... no, do you want to go?"

Daigo Hanazawa's eyes widened, but he restrained the urge to interrupt Harunobu. He and his wife silently looked at Nana Hanazawa, putting pressure on their daughter as they always had.

But this time the situation is different.

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Author's Note: An extra chapter for May Day! Happy May Day everyone!

Chapter 102: The Use of Privileges by the Imperial Family (3K4) == Second Update

Hanazawa Nana grabbed Saten Yoko's outstretched hand, as if she were grabbing another, stronger arm. A strange courage made her open her mouth and say clearly, "No, I don't want to go. Rather than going to see some rich young master, I'd rather stay here and see you, Master."

"Don't say stupid things."

Harunobu and Hanazawa Taiga said the same thing almost at the same time. They both paused for a moment, and before Hanazawa Taiga could speak with joy, Harunobu took a step forward: "So you heard it too, my disciple doesn't want to go. Could you please leave?"

Hanazawa Taiga's pupils dilated in shock: "Master Taira, this is my family matter! You have no right to interfere!"

"Ah, I know." Harunobu stared at Hanazawa Taiga. "You have a problem with that?"

An invisible pressure weighed on Hanazawa Taiga's heart, causing all his subsequent questions to be swallowed back down, and his impression of Harunobu was completely overturned at this moment.

Harunobu could probably imagine that from now on, Hanazawa Taiga would be regarded as a typical bad samurai who "commits evil deeds" and "bullies others with his power".

However, Harunobu didn't care. Although he valued his image, he wasn't so bad as to abandon his disciple to death because of other people's opinions.

"Then, I won't see you off."

As Harunobu was speaking, he was about to close the door, but Hanazawa Taiga no longer maintained his composure and shouted, "Nana, have you thought this through? Where is all the money you're using coming from?!"

Living expenses warning!

Although it seems childish, it is indeed a problem. Hanazawa Nana is still a student, and she can't just quit her studies to become a factory worker—she would probably be taken home in a few days.

Harunobu can't very well become her bodyguard. As for Harunobu supporting her... that's not a problem, but then Hanazawa Taiga's original goal would be achieved.

His daughter is now with Taira no Harunobu.

However, before Hanazawa Taiga's ultimate technique could complete its damage calculation, a calm voice suddenly rang out from the side: "What's wrong, Hanazawa-kun? What are you saying to a child?"

“Satenko Yusuke—” Hanazawa Taiga’s face twisted, looking even worse than when he was intercepted by Harunobu.

And what turned him into this was someone who was about his age.

Chapter 105

There were many men, all dressed similarly, but their temperaments were completely different.

Upon seeing the man, Saten Yoko suddenly spoke up: "Dad?"

"Hey~ Yoko, my darling~" Just now, Saten Tora Yusuke's face was all righteous and awe-inspiring, but he was about to pounce on Saten Yoko. But he was interrupted by the skillful kidney strike from the woman next to him.

"I'm sorry, Director Ping, my husband made you laugh. I am Yoko's mother, Saten Hanako." Dragging her husband, who had been beaten to his knees, Saten Yoko's mother bowed to Harunobu. "Although I've heard my daughter mention you many times, I thought the little girl was a bit too naive. Now it seems that you are even more outstanding in person."

"Mom!" Saten Yoko stamped her foot in distress, her previous image as a Yamato Nadeshiko completely vanished.

Harunobu glanced at the Saten family, then at the Hanazawa family, and shook his head: "They're all parents, Mr. Hanazawa, don't you feel ashamed?"

“Speaking of which,” Saten Hanako helped her husband up, “Nana, if you need money in the future, just ask Yoko for it… no, you can just keep her living expenses with you.”

"Mom!!!" Saten Yoko cried out, "Who is your daughter anyway?"

Saten Hanako hummed in agreement, then looked down at her full chest. Her black and white floral kimono bulged out, and she couldn't even see her toes when she looked down.

Looking at the two girls in front of her, one is young but already has a flat chest, while the other is burdened by two large breasts. So, who is her daughter...?

"mom!!!!!"

Saten Yoko was completely panicked.

Hanazawa Taiya was also getting anxious.

"Saten, do you really have to go against me?"

“It’s not that I’m trying to go against you, Hanazawa, but the Onomiya family isn’t a good business partner. You’ve been too impatient lately.” Satenko Yusuke patted his gray suit and stood up, looking quite respectable. “Besides, using your own family as a bargaining chip, have you wasted everything you learned in the dorm?”

"I don't need you to teach me!" Hanazawa Taiga was enraged. "You should focus on managing your company first! Let's see how long you can keep these money-losing machines around!"

"Hmph, at worst I'll just go back to the docks and carry bags again." Satenko Yusuke said seemingly nonchalantly, but Harunobu still caught the trace of worry in his eyes.

The Hanazawa couple naturally couldn't stay any longer and left.

Harunobu invited the Saten couple into the Nihon-ryo, but Sachiko and the others were still doing their morning exercises, so Yoko was the one who prepared the tea in the end.

"Oh, the tea my daughter made—"

"Stop joking around. Director Taira isn't that idiot Hanazawa." Saten Hanako glanced at her husband. "Director Taira, you should already know why we're here."

"Hmm, besides looking at the leaves?" Harunobu put down his teacup. "Are you trying to borrow my brand?"

“No, that’s not it.” Satenko Yusuke became serious. “Our relationship hasn’t reached that point yet. We’ll talk about it when you start calling me father-in-law—ouch—cough. What I mean is, I’d like to ask you to help take care of Yoko recently.”

"that's it?"

"That's it. To be honest, if I had seen how you dealt with Hanazawa earlier, I wouldn't have come today." Satenko Yusuke laughed, his expression cheerful. "Let's not involve children in adult matters—oh, but you can't be considered a child."

"Saten-kun, you and that Hanazawa-san are so different, but you two seem to know each other well?" Harunobu asked curiously, genuinely curious about the situation.

Generally speaking, shouldn't the combination of "brainless" and "unhappy" lead to a happy family for the brainless and to the unhappiness of the unhappy? Why is it the other way around in their family?

"Actually, there's not much to say..." Satenko Yusuke said, explaining his relationship with Hanazawa Taiga in the most straightforward way.

Simply put, the two childhood friends become rivals who can't stand each other because of life's circumstances. They have to compete to see who is better in everything, from academic performance and physical fitness to even wives and daughters. However, Satenko Yusuke is not as obsessed as Hanazawa Taiga.

“Besides, things have been a bit off lately. Both of our companies are having some problems, so that guy probably had no choice.” Satenko Yusuke shook his head as he spoke. “However, that’s no excuse for using family as tools. Anyway, Nana, why don’t you come stay at my place for now? With Master Taira’s approval, don’t worry about Hanazawa forcibly taking you back…”

At this point, Satenko Yusuke suddenly stopped and pinched his chin: "You mean, he can't beat you at all now, right? The first generation of Hanazawa from the Natural Harushin-ryu style."

"Speaking of which, I was actually about to make a suggestion..." Qingxin put his hands in his pockets, "about the employment of my disciples."

"Hmm?" Satenko Yusuke instinctively sensed the potential for profit. "Master Taira, are you planning to expand?"

"No, no, these guys aren't skilled enough yet." Harunobu waved his hand. "I'm planning to have them try being bounty hunters."

"what?"

Not only the Saten couple, but also Saten Yoko, Hanazawa Nana, and even Hira Yukiko who had just entered, all exclaimed in surprise.

Harunobu shrugged and explained, "Although I've dealt with most of the bounties in Asakusa, it's impossible to completely eradicate all petty theft. Besides, there are still Shimotani and Kanda, right? Anyway, the other dojos don't get involved in this, so why don't we go and make money from it?"

"But this is too dangerous!" Satenko Yusuke's first thought was his daughter's safety. "Those criminals don't follow any competition rules. They even dare to break the law. Besides, they're not samurai. They can't go with wooden swords or iron bars, can they?"

"That's why I'm only now preparing to do this," Qingxin said with a smile. "Now I might be able to figure out a way to get some swords for my disciples."

"what?"

The others were stunned by yet another bombshell, but Satenko Yusuke was the first to react: "Could it be that you've become a member of the Gokenin?"

"Yes... I really didn't expect that there would be so many twists and turns after the upgrade, besides what was said on the surface."