Female Swordsman Training Dojo

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Author's note: Volume 1 is finished!

Here's a quick preview of Volume 2: The Demon Dragon Society is completely wiped out, and its backers are gone too. A new villainous organization appears, and it's related to monsters.

Please give me some votes since I'm still updating like crazy even while running around naked >﹏<

Volume Two

Chapter 115: The Bracer Guild

Time flies, and it's already January 13th. The festive atmosphere of the New Year has mostly dissipated, and people have returned to their normal lives. Even the Aozora Hall, which had once become famous and bustling with visitors due to the rise in samurai status caused by the True Sword Tournament, is much quieter today... Hmm?

Pedestrians looked curiously at the somewhat noisy Aozorakan, and found that the usually closed doors were wide open today. Many female swordsmen were moving among them, their white-on-top and black-on-bottom kendo uniforms forming a unique scene, leading to a two-story building next door.

"What's going on?" someone asked, puzzled.

Someone replied, "Didn't you know? The head of the Aozorakan, Taira, was promoted to a member of the Gokenin."

"Of course I know that, but that was a long time ago. And what does that have to do with that house that's been vacant for half a year? Isn't the owner going to Osaka to open an opera company?"

The murmurs attracted more people, and gradually a crowd gathered. Finally, someone who knew the inside story revealed the truth.

"My wife's cousin's husband's housekeeper's cousin's daughter is studying at the Aozorakan! She said it's a new department that Headmaster Taira set up in conjunction with the National Police Agency to better prevent yokai problems."

"Now that you mention it, I think I've heard that before. I remember it was said that if anyone encounters anything that might be related to monsters, they can come here to report it, and they can even ask the disciples of Qingkong Pavilion to help investigate and confirm it."

"really?"

"Who knows? But it's right here in front of us, why don't we go and take a look?"

"Let's go!"

A huge crowd surged toward the recently reopened two-story building. Qingxin stood on the second floor and looked down, patting the cat's head beside him: "You've done a great job with the publicity. Why don't you switch careers and sell newspapers?"

"No way." The kitten rubbed against Qingxin's palm, half-closing its eyes and revealing a happy, cat-like smile. Ever since breaking through that final barrier, this kitten has completely stopped pretending.

"Master, it's about time we went down too." Hirayukiko walked over, holding a rather ornate sword. It was a sword bestowed by the Emperor not long ago, but unfortunately, only its ornate appearance was worth mentioning; in actual combat, it was probably not as good as Harunobu's wooden sword.

But this is the perfect occasion for it to make its appearance.

After fitting the sword, Harunobu straightened his clothes in front of the full-length mirror. Just as he was about to turn around, Hirako pushed him back and made him straighten his collar and the folds and stripes of his hakama, as if he wanted to adjust everything meticulously to be in the most handsome state.

Harunobu helplessly opened his arms.

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He let Hirako manipulate him like a doll, while her gaze drifted to the clueless and unhappy onlookers.

Why aren't you two going to help?

"The shrine maiden Kinoshita said I'd only make things worse and wouldn't let me go." Hanazawa Nana proudly puffed out her chest, while Saten Yoko beside her wore a look of despair. Harunobu was speechless, unsure what to say about this increasingly lazy and irresponsible girl.

It's worth mentioning here that the so-called Kinoshita Shrine Maidens are actually exchange students from the Inari Shrine. They were the disciples recommended by Harunobu from the shrines, temples, and churches during the previous True Sword Tournament, and they all arrived recently.

Including the shrine maidens, nuns, and other nuns, plus the disciples who came to seek apprenticeship during this period, the total number of disciples at Qingkong Pavilion has exceeded one hundred for the first time, reaching one hundred and thirteen—forty-eight of whom are international students.

It's a pity that there are only fifty R-rank individuals in total—excluding Hirako and her friends—and forty-eight of them are exchange students. That's right, all the exchange students are R-rank. Although there are no SR or SSR individuals, it's still quite impressive.

It's a pity the disciple roster is still stuck at 4/4, otherwise Qingxin doesn't even dare to imagine how far he would have soared by now. Even if they all started from practicing the Flying Sword Style, with so many disciples combined, it would probably take more than a day to accumulate enough for one draw.

Unfortunately, I can't save them up.

Getting back to the main topic, what Harunobu is going to do today is the thing that the passersby outside were just discussing: to preside over the opening of the building he is currently in, and at the same time, to announce that the O-inin Taira Harunobu has officially taken over the management of the yokai prevention issues in Asakusa Ward.

What the passersby said was pretty much true, since it was the message that Harunobu had the cat spread. There were only slight discrepancies, such as the fact that they didn't just accept requests related to yokai, but anything—as long as it wasn't illegal.

From small tasks like finding a cat to fix a streetlamp to large-scale tasks like slaying demons and catching criminals, as long as your request is legal and reasonable, you provide corresponding compensation, and you can pass the cat's vetting and the police department's review, then Qingxin will arrange for his disciples, or even personally, to handle it. Of course, this isn't because Qingxin is greedy and wants to exploit his disciples' surplus labor; in fact, he only takes 10% of the commission, and the rest goes to the person who completes the task.

In this way, the disciples gained money and practical experience, the people had a more convenient channel to solve problems, and Harunobu gained a more convenient intelligence platform, enabling him to better protect the Asakusa area.

So who got injured? Probably those scumbags from Asakusa, like the Demon Dragon Society, the Demon Dragon Society, and the like. That's one of Harunobu's goals.

From the beginning until now, the Demon Dragon Society has been causing him trouble, and has even set its sights on his disciples, including Hirako and the others. Of course, Harunobu is not going to let them off so easily.

But Qingxin couldn't just pick up a knife and kill them all one night. Unless he could kill them all without attracting any attention, he'd be in deep trouble if he took so many heads. And he wasn't strong enough to single-handedly destroy the world yet; he needed to eat some beef first.

Therefore, we need to use more normal and gentle methods, preferably only killing the leader of the Demon Dragon Society. But unfortunately, that guy seems to know this too, and hasn't shown up for a long time. I've been searching for a long time but haven't found any information.

Therefore, Harunobu had no choice but to resort to a more troublesome method: directly replacing his ecological niche. The so-called Yakuza organizations, their primary source of income might not be protection money, but once they stop collecting protection money, their existence becomes unnecessary. This is because it means they have lost their most crucial element: the deterrent power derived from violence. Without that, how powerful could those Yakuza, whose members are practically kindergarten dropouts, possibly be in any other industry?

With the free protection offered by the Blue Sky Pavilion, who would care about the expensive and ineffective protection offered by the Yakuza?

Forced collection by violence?

I, being a righteous person, cannot stand idly by.

Open the door! Exterminate the monster!

To be honest, Qingxin really hoped they were that stubborn; that would be much faster than having to find evidence one by one.

"Teacher, are you ready yet? The reporters are already in position."

Amu Hosho pushed open the door and walked in. Yukiko Taira finally released Harunobu with satisfaction: "Alright, teacher, you look especially handsome today!"

"Am I not handsome normally? I'm so sad." Harunobu said in a good mood, making strange remarks, and led a room full of disciples down to the first floor. Rows of standing cameras were already crammed into the entrance, and Tanaka Yu was talking to the owners of those cameras in official jargon. When he saw Harunobu coming over, he visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

When the other disciples of Qingkong Pavilion saw Qingxin arrive, they all stood up straight and found their places in the spacious first-floor hall. Of course, it was impossible for all of the more than one hundred people to fit inside, so the extras lined up outside.

Harunobu walked to the front of the gate, began to deliver the standard salutations as instructed, and then, amidst enthusiastic applause, drew the ceremonial sword from his waist.

A flash of light. The bright red cloth above his head snapped in half, revealing a sign underneath with five large Japanese characters: Guerrilla Association!

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Author's note: Because some people probably know what kind of reference this chapter is using... I think so...

Regarding the issue of sex in the previous chapter, both sides have their supporters. We'll alternate between them in the future, depending on which one feels better to write.

Chapter 116: The Bracers Deploy

As the bright red cloth fell, thunderous applause erupted, creating a tremendous sound wave. Amidst this roar, Harunobu slowly sheathed his sword, suppressing the noise.

Flashbulbs went off one after another, turning Harunobu and the surrounding scenery into a two-dimensional, black-and-white image. After the barrage, the impatient reporters swarmed around Harunobu: "Master Taira, what is your purpose in establishing this Bracer Guild?"

"Master Ping, I heard that this Bracers Association was jointly established by you and the National Police Agency. Are there any police officers on duty here?"

"Master Taira, I've heard that your disciples have the right to carry swords and can legally wear and use real swords in Asakusa. Is that true?"

Like sharks drawn by the smell of blood, the reporters surrounded Harunobu. It was only because they knew their place, or perhaps because the knife at Harunobu's waist kept them alert, that they were able to do more than just surround him.

Faced with this barrage of questions, even though he was mentally prepared, Harunobu still felt a little dizzy and quickly spoke up to stop the group: "Please be quiet! Your questions will be answered soon."

As he spoke, Harunobu looked at his disciples, including those who had been posing in the room earlier, all of whom had come outside. The unusual movement, combined with Harunobu's command, successfully brought the reporters back to their senses; they stepped back, allowing the cameras to work more effectively.

"Well then, let's get down to business today." Qingxin turned to his disciples and began to talk about what he had told them before.

"Those who join the Bracer Guild will be authorized by me to carry swords within the Asakusa area, but these are for self-defense and practice, not for reckless behavior. The law and I will be watching you."

"The law goes without saying; those who don't know it should read a book themselves. If I were to explain it, it would take until tomorrow morning."

A soft chuckle rippled through the audience, but quickly subsided. Some reporters who had intended to ask provocative questions glanced at the police officers and high-ranking officials surrounding Qingxin and silently returned to their seats.

Harunobu continued his speech: "My personal requirements are actually very simple, there are three points in total."

"First, you are not allowed to swing your knife at innocent people. As for who..."

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If you are innocent, please judge and verify for yourself. If you feel you cannot judge, then use whether or not you have posed a real threat as the criterion.

"Secondly, do not draw your knife without evidence. We are just volunteers, after all, and we cannot break the law."

"Third, killing is strictly prohibited. Although that's the rule, self-defense is allowed. Please prioritize your own safety. You are just volunteers, not police officers. You are not obligated to sacrifice your lives for the country."

There was no laughter this time, because Harunobu's supplementary clauses were so outrageous that many people in the audience couldn't laugh. What did he mean by "self-defense is allowed"?

The "Guerrilla Warriors" in the audience were all quite serious, their faces tense, as if Harunobu was about to send them into battle against monsters. Harunobu was a little bewildered; were they all just too nervous in front of the cameras?

Okay, let's continue.

Harunobu then explained the basic structure of the Bracers, dividing the disciples into a logistics group and a field operations group based on their wishes and combat abilities. The logistics group, needless to say, consisted of disciples whose practical combat skills were not yet sufficient. They were responsible for accepting commissions within the headquarters and liaising with Koneko and the police department to confirm the intelligence, risks, and rewards of the commissions.

Conversely, the field team is responsible for going out to carry out missions and patrols. Considering the time and route issues, the field team was divided into five groups.

Three of the groups were led by two people each: Hirayuki Yukiko, Hosho Amu, Hanazawa Nana, and Saten Yoko. The remaining two groups were led by Kinoshita Asaharu, a shrine maiden recommended by Inari Shrine, and Hoe, a nun recommended by Senso-ji Temple.

To be honest, Harunobu didn't know these two very well, but the fact that they had gained the recognition and recommendations of all the international students meant they were at least very capable. They could probably handle ordinary criminals, let alone ordinary-level monsters, on their own. In fact, because they were international students, there was even less concern about them being bribed or corrupted.

In fact, Harunobu's disciples didn't need to worry too much about being bribed. After all, these female disciples of Harunobu were wealthy women who had both money and time to learn swordsmanship. These girls, if not noble ladies, were at least from families with considerable wealth, like Saten Yoko and the others. Not to mention those foreign student spellcasters, ordinary offers wouldn't be enough to sway them.

As for something even better... unless one can offer something superior to the swordsmanship of Kabuto and Harunobu, but at least Harunobu's enemies can't offer that right now—yes, that's referring to the Demon Dragon Society.

That's about it for now. Harunobu turned back to the reporters: "So, if you have any questions, please ask them now, but please be quick, we're about to set off for our first patrol."

The reporters, who had just been furiously scribbling in their notebooks, immediately swarmed towards Harunobu again. However, this time they were much more orderly, probably because they had been moved by Harunobu's speech and certainly didn't actually realize that the hundred or so women in front of them were all female swordswomen capable of drawing their swords and killing people.

"Master Taira, what is the purpose of the Bracer Guild? Is it simply to help you fulfill your duty of protecting Asakusa?"

"From 'King' magazine?" The question was rather pointed. Harunobu glanced at the reporter's name tag and was immediately unsurprised. They were the ones who had been most enthusiastic in criticizing the Women's Dojo before, and now it seemed they were still secretly a little resentful of Harunobu.

"Master Taira..." The reporter swallowed hard, beginning to regret his words, but Harunobu replied nonchalantly, "The Bracers Association's mission is to protect the safety of civilians and maintain regional peace, just like what I, as a member of the Goken, should do. I don't think there's any conflict between the two, right?"

"The conflict is huge, okay? The samurai's duty is only to deal with monsters. When did it become the samurai's turn to maintain regional peace?" The reporter thought to himself, but seeing the group of Asakusa police officers and bureaucrats, including Tanaka Yu, he wisely shut up and backed away.

A new reporter chimed in: "Master Ping, if you're handling both the public's requests and the monsters, do you have enough manpower to deal with them?"

"What makes you think these novice swordsmen have the ability to fight monsters? Is it Fukuzawa Yukichi?" Harunobu asked rhetorically, not waiting for the embarrassed reporter to continue his stubbornness, and continued, "I handle all the monsters. Their duty is to find monsters. As I mentioned before, the Bracer Guild receives all information about monsters. The patrols are just to find monsters more promptly."

Another challenger stepped forward, asking confidently, "Master Taira, I noticed that there seem to be some Eta among the logistics team you just instructed. Does this conflict with your duty to fight monsters?"

There was some commotion in the crowd; it seemed that Edo's influence was far greater than that of feminism. But the commotion didn't last long, because Harunobu readily admitted it.

"Yes, so what? Isn't Eta human?" Harunobu lowered his head slightly, looking down at the reporter in front of him, his imposing aura pressing down on him like a mountain. "Answer me, is Eta human? Or a demon?"

"Humans... are human beings."

"Does the law prohibit Eta from fighting against demons?"

"No...no."

"Finally, do you think I can't even control a mere problem like Eta? Or do you have some kind of discrimination against my disciples?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Very well, do you have any other comments?"

"have nothing left."

The reporter ran away, clutching his wet crotch, and the others showed no sign of coming up. Harunobu raised his hand towards the kitten, then looked back at the fully prepared field team: "Well then, my disciples, and my guerrillas! Let's begin today's work!"

"Remember, we are fighting to protect civilians and maintain peace in the region!"

"Yes! Normal!"

A unified response tore through the sky, followed by the sound of rapid footsteps. Dozens of people split into five groups and launched their own attacks. Qingxin thought for a moment and then ran to the group of "Brainless" and "Grumpy," since those two were the weakest.

After all the Bracers had set off, a voice belatedly drifted out from the crowd: "Today, it seems, is the day the Dragon Society collects its dues... right?"

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Author's Note: Starting tomorrow, I'll begin my mass slaughter of the Demon Dragon Society.

Then, as usual, I'm asking for votes~

Also, some people might not know that you can exchange coins for monthly passes. You can do this in the "Discover" section of the app, specifically the "Black Market Shop." Ten coins can be exchanged for one pass.

Chapter 117: The Dragon Society's Unlucky Day

Gojiro Yamashita is working.

As a member of the Jinshan Group, a direct affiliate of the Demon Dragon Society, his job was to collect protection money from the Jinshan Group on the 13th of each month and then bring it back to the agency. However, recently, due to the vacancy of the group leader, several factions have emerged within the Jinshan Group, leaving no one to assign tasks.

To be precise, several factions wanted to collect protection fees from all the territories, since internal strife also costs money. As for whether the common people could actually pay the increased protection fees (three, four, five, or even six times), that was none of their concern; all they wanted was money.

"So! I'm telling you! Old man Yamamoto, I don't care who you've already given your monthly allowance to, I just want to see the money!"

With a kick, the table that was in his way was blown away, and Yamashita Gojiro swaggered into the room. Several diners who were eating hurriedly got up and left, but one person took out two small bills and placed them on the table.

"Wow, you're making pretty much money, aren't you? And you said you had no money?"

Gojiro Yamashita, sticking out his tongue, grabbed the old man Yamamoto by the collar and suddenly roared, "Are you looking down on me, you bastard! I'll kill you, you bastard!"

"Let go of my father!"