Female Swordsman Training Dojo

The original Amu Hojo gave people a very ordinary feeling. Although she was excellent in appearance and figure, her temperament was not outstanding and she did not have a strong presence. Of course, she was not so much ignored as to be overlooked, but just... ordinary.

But at this moment, her aura was so strong that it was impossible to ignore her or look away. The change before and after was so obvious that it was like the ugly duckling turning into a swan, a sudden and astonishing transformation.

1000% Hojo Amu!

Under the guidance of a single heart, a thousand thoughts were unearthed, revealing the girlish feelings they had buried together.

Why did she fall in love with Taira no Harunobu?

The goodwill she felt for Taira Harunobu began when she saw him teaching Taira Sachiko how to deal with her disciples. It was a mixture of goodwill towards Harunobu's challenge to tradition, but it wasn't love yet. Especially after she learned about the ambiguous relationship between Taira Sachiko and Taira Harunobu, she naturally extinguished that goodwill.

However, the conflict between Hosho Dojo and Aozora Dojo intensified until Taira Harunobu single-handedly speed-cleared the entire Hosho Dojo and even took the time to acknowledge her talent. It would be strange if he didn't have a good impression of her.

Up to this point, it was just a good impression of an outstanding person, more like respect and trust, which was why she came to become his apprentice. However, because of Hanazawa Nana's joke about "marriage alliance," she did have a fleeting thought, but she quickly dismissed it.

After all, at that time, Harunobu and Hirako were basically an open couple, and Amu Hosho didn't have any NTR (Netorare) interests, but that didn't stop her from thinking that Harunobu was a good man and having the thought that "it would be great if my future husband was someone like Shihan (a teacher)."

Then, because Hosho Ichijo kicked her out of the house, she could only stay at the Aozora-kan, watching Harunobu and Hirako show their affection every day, watching Hirako enjoy Harunobu's special treatment... How to put it, envy? Jealousy?

A thousand thoughts and countless ideas converged, telling Hosho Amu that she had all of these things, and more.

If things had ended here, they could still have kept things under control. After all, Harunobu was kind to Yukiko, not to Amu Hosho. She wasn't the kind of person who thought she was superior.

But, but...

At this point, Amu Hosho moved forward slightly, stared intently into Harunobu's eyes, and laughed: "But, who told you, Master, to be so brave as to come and save me? There were twenty-seven Red Oni, you know. That's a number that would require spellcasters, or even the army, to deal with. Ordinary samurai would never choose to attack, let alone go alone."

"I am confident—"

"Ah, talking about this makes it even more...?" Amu Hosho interrupted Harunobu again, extending an index finger to simulate the trajectory of the Steel Waltz in the air. "The combination of Fire and Thunder God and Steel Waltz almost killed you. In other words, you were willing to give your life to save me, right?"

"That's because I knew Sachiko would be arriving with people soon! And I even tested her beforehand."

Chapter 114

"I'll only use it if I've tested the strength of those red oni and can guarantee I can defeat them within limits!"

"Then why don't you just wait for the instructor to come and take care of it together? If you did that, you wouldn't have gotten hurt at all, since there was actually only one Red Oni."

As she spoke, Amu Hosho moved forward little by little, getting closer to Harunobu, her eyes never leaving his face, as if she wanted to devour him alive.

Harunobu struggled to say, "I didn't know it was all illusion at the time. I thought it was a clone technique. I had to deal with it quickly, otherwise what if Sachiko got hurt?"

Amu Hosho paused for a moment, but quickly moved forward as if nothing had happened, only this time Yukiko Hirako reached out and blocked her way.

With an indifferent smile, Amu Hosho leaned forward, almost pressing her face against Harunobu's, and they could even feel each other's breath.

In this incredibly ambiguous distance, Amu Hosho murmured, "So, you never thought of giving up on me, did you? Teacher."

"Uh--"

"So, now it's my turn to ask a question, Teacher's College, do you like... no, do you love me?"

Her clear, black-and-white eyes were so close, and the subtle fragrance of rue wafted from her pink lips as they opened and closed. The girl's awkward teasing gripped Qingxin's heart.

Hirako looked down at him, her hands supporting him tense.

There was also a kitten openly peeking at them from the side.

Harunobu took a deep breath, moved his right hand with difficulty, and grasped Hirako's hand.

"I love you," Harunobu said frankly, squeezing Hirako's hand tightly. "And everyone else too."

The author says:

Author's Note: Mr. Lei, a role model for us all.

Chapter 110: Beauties Deserve Only the Strong

"Scumbag."

"lowest."

"Rubbish."

Harunobu's benevolent speech unsurprisingly received unanimous criticism from his disciples, and all three pairs of beautiful eyes turned into expressions of disgust. However, thankfully, that was all. Taira no Yukiko didn't throw him out directly, and Hosho Amu didn't slash him with her sword—she really did have that kind of feeling at 1000%.

After a moment of awkward silence, Amu Hojo—still cheek-to-cheek with Harunobu—continued to ask, "So, why did you fall in love with me, Master?"

“Uh…” Harunobu thought for a moment and answered honestly, “Initially it was because you had a great talent for swordsmanship, and you were also very good-looking…”

"He really is a scumbag."

"Landering man."

"abnormal."

Qingxin, helplessly enduring the disciples' sharp tongues, continued, "What follows is your dedication to swordsmanship, which even surpasses mine. It is indeed very attractive."

“I know that Sachiko and Koneko are also very serious, but it’s different. Sachiko is practicing so hard for me, and Koneko is simply trying to become stronger, just like me. If she could learn magic, she might switch jobs right away.”

"No way!" the kitten denied loudly.

Harunobu couldn't move, so he could only give her a look and let her figure it out herself, while continuing, "Among us, only Amu and Yoko are so obsessed with swordsmanship itself, but Yoko doesn't like me."

"I think it's because Saten Yoko's breasts are too small, which doesn't match your perverted hobbies."

The kitten was barking loudly.

Amu Hosho and Sachiko Hira exchanged a glance, and then Amu Hosho changed the subject: "So, Teacher, do you think we can accept this kind of thing?"

Haruki was a little apprehensive, after all, this wasn't the Edo period anymore, but on the surface, he put on an extremely confident and certain expression: "I think it's possible! And it absolutely must be possible!"

"Does this mean you'll force us even if we don't want to?" Amu Hosho was a little angry. Although she admitted that Harunobu was telling the truth, couldn't she just coax her a little?

But Harunobu continued confidently, "That's why I asked you before."

"I'm really defeated by you, Harunobu." Amu Hosho glared at Harunobu, then suddenly darted forward and bit Harunobu's open lips, silencing his unfinished words.

Hirako held Harunobu in her arms like a mother hen protecting her chicks, her feelings at that moment were quite complicated.

She certainly didn't want to share Harunobu's love with anyone else, but if it was Harunobu's request, should she really refuse? If she refused, would Harunobu give up on her? If not, should she make Harunobu abandon his love?

But if she obeys Harunobu, then she...

This complex emotion was revealed in her slightly trembling body and her increasingly tight embrace, and was conveyed to Qingxin. Qingxin could only lean on her apologetically and cast a loving gaze at her.

The scene then shifts to Taira Yukiko and Harunobu gazing deeply into each other's eyes, while Hojo Amu leans down to collect Harunobu's saliva.

The room was filled with the sounds of kissing, and the three of them, maintaining their strange positions, seemed to have formed a unique stability, which made the kitten start to get anxious.

No, I was the first one here!

And me?

Hiraharu, you bastard, why didn't you ask me?!

No, I can't stand it anymore. I have to stop them and prevent them from joining forces, otherwise she will have no chance at all.

As for how to do it... it's very simple. Although Japan still practices polygamy, the difference in status between the principal wife and concubines is huge. Right now, these two are probably too infatuated with Haruno to remember this. It doesn't matter, she, Little Cat, will be the good person and make them remember this important matter.

The kitten looked up and said sarcastically, "Congratulations, congratulations! When are the two ladies planning to arrange the 'order' of their nights with the emperor?"

The delicate atmosphere was broken, and the kitten's intentions were perfectly successful. Her deliberately emphasized word 'order' did indeed remind both Hirako and Amu Hosho of that important matter.

Who is the rightful wife?

Taira Yukiko naturally assumed that she was the one, but Hosho Amu didn't think so. There was no way to punish this scumbag, Shihan, since she had already fallen for him.

But that doesn't mean she's willing to be a mistress for other women.

The two stared at each other, and Hirako spoke first: "Amu, you should be satisfied now, go to sleep."

Hosho Amu licked her lips, which still tasted of Harunobu, and smiled at Hirai Sachiko: "Teacher-in-waiting, you must be tired enough today. Let me take care of you."

The brief tacit understanding was instantly shattered, and the tense atmosphere rose again. The two women, both with broad minds, stared at each other, and it seemed as if sparks were flying in the air.

The kitten lay quietly to one side, watching the two women, who were on the verge of fighting, with immense smugness in its heart. "Let them fight, let them fight, that's how I'll have a chance."

Just as the kitten was stirring things up with ulterior motives, Qingxin looked over and said, "Little kitten, does that mean you've given up on being the main wife?"

In an instant, the kitten became the center of everyone's attention, but the kitten didn't care about that at all; all it could think about was Harunobu's words.

"I knew you pervert wouldn't let me go... Hmph, you fetishist!" she muttered under her breath, as if she were disgusted, but she had already floated over and leaned against Qingxin.

But halfway through, two hands grabbed her shoulders at the same time.

The kitten instantly snapped out of its euphoric state, its brain, free from the negative effects of romance, rapidly processing the information and arriving at a conclusion.

Oh shit, it's over.

The two ladies-in-waiting picked up the kitten and threw her onto the floor. For the first time, Sachiko Taira looked at Harunobu with a dark expression: "Harunobu, who exactly is the legal wife?"

If Harunobu didn't speak, Taira Yukiko could tolerate not asking him directly, but since Harunobu took the initiative to speak, she had no choice but to ask for an answer herself.

晴信

Chapter 115

I had thought of this scenario before I spoke, but I was still a little nervous when I actually faced it. I even felt that I would rather fight those twenty-seven red demons again.

However, he still didn't intend to play dumb: "I don't think there's any need to set up a principal wife. Times have changed, and you are all equal."

Harunobu spoke sincerely, but it was clearly not what anyone needed.

Hirako reluctantly placed Harunobu on the pillow and covered him with the blanket. This was the first time she had ever pushed Harunobu away on her own initiative, though it seemed more like she was trying to make sure Harunobu got some rest.

Hojo Amu stood up, holding her wooden sword: "It seems that in the end we'll have to decide this using the swordsman's method."

Hirako took a deep breath, and a thunderous voice boomed: "Hosei, are you challenging me as a teacher's representative?"

“Beauty is only meant for the strong. Let’s settle this here.” The kitten also stood up and stepped between Hirako and Amu without hesitation.

Lying on the bed, Qingxin closed her eyes and kicked her legs, feeling that she really shouldn't have taught the kitten to say those strange things.

But it was too late.

The author says:

Author's Note: I still haven't recommended "Naked Running" next week; it looks like this book is going to flop again.

(bursting into tears)

Chapter 111: Narukami's Thoughts

Although the three of them said that, they did not actually fight in front of Harunobu. Instead, after a brief standoff, they opened Harunobu's door.

Saten Yoko and Hanazawa Nana, who hadn't had time to escape, were exposed.

"Um... Teacher's College representative, Senior Sister Baosheng, Little Cat Girl, good evening?"

The three people in the room exchanged glances, and finally, Hirako said, "Let's save our match for the final."

“Hmm, I have no objection.” Amu Hosho lowered her wooden sword, her gaze sweeping over No-Brain and Unhappy. “One-on-one would be fairer.”

The kitten seemed a little reluctant, after all, she was the weakest at the moment, and she didn't mind at all that Hanazawa Nana and Saten Yoko were also participating. In fact, it would be better if the three of them were together, as they would have a chance to defeat Hirako.

The problem is that nobody listens to her. No-Brain and Unhappy look at Hirako like mice seeing a cat and run away trembling.

They're so useless; they deserve to not even get to drink the soup.

The kitten was angrily picked up by Amu Hosho and Sachiko Hira and thrown out of the room. The two women then left the room after giving Harunobu a look.

After a long while, once the footsteps had completely disappeared, Harunobu finally opened his eyes and accepted his fate of being left alone in an empty room.

This is already quite lenient.

Although he didn't do anything wrong, he just wanted to give everyone a home... Well, that's a bit too much of a scumbag. He should go to sleep and recover as soon as possible. It's better to be pushed around by his disciple than by someone else.

Speaking of which, I haven't asked that brat Kitty why she likes me yet, nor have I asked about the details of Amu's 1000% state. I always felt that Amu's mentality was a bit extreme in that state.

Qingxin lay stiffly on the bed and slowly closed his eyes.

Time flies, and it's now the 29th. The final of the Asakusa Ward Sword Match Tournament has finally begun.

The judges gathered in their seats, but their eyes inevitably focused on Harunobu. This was due to many reasons, such as Harunobu's previous absence and the fact that the final had almost become a one-man show for Aozora-kan.

In the semifinals, three of the participants were from Aozora-kan—thankfully, Saten Yoko didn't advance, otherwise they would have lost all face.

Although there's no difference now, since most of their disciples have been eliminated.