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Both Mirror Stream and Skykirk gave him a feeling of being so distant and unattainable…

Exactly the same as Edelweiss!

Were these two people both strong enough to reach that stage?

Because he is a demon, Tora-jiro Nango knows that there are even stronger realms beyond this one!

Just as a Super Saiyan who surpasses the Super Saiyan level is called "Super Saiyan 2," if we consider Majin as the awakening of a swordsman, then an awakening that surpasses Majin is a "transcendent awakening"!

Nango Tora-jiro has not yet reached that level, but not reaching it does not mean he has not seen it!

"Bi Yi" Edelweiss is such a strong person. He became a demon who had awakened at the age of twenty-something, which is much more talented than this old man who is over ninety years old.

As for those two in the sky, he had actually thought of taking them as his disciples; he was really overthinking things.

However, since the matter of taking on apprentices has already fallen through, the only option left is to try and win them over through special means, hoping it won't offend them...

Time passed second by second, and the fierce battle in the sky gradually faded. Jingliu and Silky were just fighting fiercely, but they didn't use any killing moves at all, because they were one person.

I'm hitting myself?

Ultimately, their goal right now is simply to demonstrate their strength; there's absolutely no need for them to actually fight. If something goes wrong in a real fight, they'll be the ones who suffer in the end… that's why they need to stop short of a direct confrontation.

As the commotion in the sky completely disappeared, the white-haired girl descended from the sky, carrying another unconscious white-haired girl in her arms... However, the unconscious girl had somehow ended up with a black eye patch over her eyes, completely robbing her of her sight.

The victor was Skork.

Of course, this does not mean that the original Skykirk was stronger than Mirror Stream; it simply means that the same person, who was controlling both bodies, chose to let Skykirk end this farce.

"I never expected such an accident to happen. It seems that I really shouldn't have let Jingliu recall those things from the past."

"Luckily I'm here, otherwise your fate would be uncertain..."

Looking at Tora-san huddled in the corner, Skykiku spoke calmly but still criticized him, reminding Kagami of some unpleasant things.

"Thank you for your help. I was too arrogant before."

It is only natural for the strong to be arrogant in front of the weak. This has been the case for Tora-san Nango all these years, and even just a few minutes ago.

However, now, the positions of Nango Torajiro, Kagami Ryu, and Skirk seem to have undergone a complete 180-degree shift.

The old man had initially treated the two as ordinary young girls, his words carrying a lecturing tone, but now he discovered…

Neither of these two girls seems to be as good as me, even if you take them out individually.

If he really angered them, then he, the "Number One Demon in the Far East," would probably have to report to the King of Hell.

"To express my apology, I will grant all your requests, I only hope... that you will not take action against this country!"

Despite Tora-san's request, Silky remained indifferent.

"Don't worry, Jingliu's berserk state just now was just a special case. I will do my best to suppress her berserk state."

"Besides, we have no interest in this country. Unless some special circumstances arise, why would we take action?"

In other words, will action be taken only in special circumstances?

Tora-san's expression didn't relax; in fact, it became even more tense, because no one knew what the "special situation" that Skylark mentioned was.

What if it happens tomorrow?

Does that mean the Far East will sink into the sea tomorrow?

However, he dared not say it. If he said something that displeased the other party, he, Torajiro Nango, would become the biggest sinner in Japan.

"However, we do have a few small things we need your help with..."

These words once again made Tora-san's heart clench.

What is she going to do?

Although his tone was indeed somewhat arrogant, Skykirk didn't seem like he would retaliate.

"Kyoryu and I have nowhere to go for the time being, so we've decided to stay here for a while. Please help us find a quiet place to stay... preferably somewhere where there's no one for miles around."

"Although you're a bit weak, you seem to have a pretty high status here, so you should be able to do it, right?"

"Since you've all said so, then this old man has no choice but to comply. I only hope you'll keep your promise and not disrupt the peace here..."

Nango Torajiro sighed helplessly, but in the end he agreed to the two women's request. He not only gave them suitable identities, but also made them temporary teachers at the Hagun Academy, just like Nishikyo Ningon, so that they could go to the academy to guide students.

In other words, it means: "Since I'm just idling around here anyway, I might as well take on some disciples to pass the time. I hope not all of them are good-for-nothings; at least a few will satisfy me..."

Look at this attitude!

They're even more arrogant than me, the God of War!

But when they said it, there was no sense of condescension at all; it was just pride.

"It's all Ning Yin's fault..."

"Why do you bring all sorts of people to my place? Can't you bring them home yourself?"

When Nango Torajiro first saw the sleeping Kagami and Skirk, he thought that Saikyo Ningon had brought back two junior sisters for him, just like Touka and the others.

What's the result now?

Not only did they fail to become master and apprentice, but Nango Tora-jiro even had to obey their orders...

This is like inviting your ancestors back to your home!

And it was two at once!

However, what Tora-san didn't know was that this so-called "ancestor" might actually be right.

Because the ages of Mirror Flow and Silky are…&#±&￥?

As mentioned before, we should not discuss the woman's age.

Mirror Stream & Silky Knight: Chapter 7 Kurogane Ikki

Before the sun had even risen, a figure sat up in bed, quickly washed up, changed into sportswear, and went out.

On the road in the early morning, a figure dressed in sportswear jogged along, perfectly adjusting his breathing and exercising every muscle in his body according to his usual training method.

The man's name is Kurogane Ikki, and he is a second-year student at Hagun Academy... no, a first-year student.

Last semester, for some reason, Kurogane Ikki was targeted by the academy, and the credits he earned throughout the entire academic year were simply not enough to support him until the second year of high school, so he naturally had to repeat the year.

Black Iron knew the whole story.

Since becoming a Blade Master, he was abandoned by the Kurogane family because of his naturally low magic power. The Hagun Academy even obstructed all of Kurogane Ikki's affairs due to pressure from the Kurogane family, and did not allow him to graduate.

The reason is that Kurogane Ikki is only a low-ranking F-class knight. If outsiders knew that the prestigious Kurogane family had produced a low-ranking magic knight, it would definitely affect the family's reputation.

Therefore, Ikki Kurogane absolutely cannot graduate!

"Whoosh! Whoosh!"

Ikki ran faster and faster, and even his voice became rapid. He was no longer as composed as he used to be when he ran, and even his breathing rhythm was disrupted.

Because a few days ago, Po Jun Academy changed its chairman.

The newly appointed chairman called him into his office alone and gave him full affirmation, even a guarantee…

Shinguji Kuro: "As long as I'm in this academy, those scumbags won't be able to lay a hand on you!"

Such a promise was like a ray of light in the darkness for Ikki Kurogane, who had always been oppressed, and it moved him so much that he almost cried.

However, before the chairman could finish speaking, the next promise made Kurogane Ikki's eyes widen in disbelief as he stared at Shinguji Kurono...

"The Seven Star Sword Dance Festival is about to begin, and the registration requirements for this year are different from those in previous years."

"Black Iron, go and sign up."

"If you can achieve a top-three finish in the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival, even if you're only an F-rank knight, I'll still let you graduate. How about it?"

"I understand! Thank you so much for your help, Chairman Shinguji!"

Given these conditions, it seems that Ikki Kurogane has no reason to refuse.

Ultimately, the Seven Star Sword Dance Festival is just a competition. In the past, because of his status as an F-rank knight, he didn't even have the qualifications to register.

But now, everything seems to be moving in a positive direction?

"Therefore, I must become stronger..."

Despite his rapid breathing, Ikki's running speed did not slow down at all; in fact, it became even faster than before.

graduate!

For students in regular colleges, this seems like a matter of course; most people who study and take exams normally can graduate from college.

However, even those two words were a luxury for Ikki Kurogane within the original Hagun Academy.

Now that he finally has a chance to graduate, how could Ichiki give it up so easily? Even knowing that this path will be extremely difficult, he must continue...

"As long as I keep working hard, I will definitely be able to defeat those talented people!"

This is what the man named Kurogane Ikki firmly believes in. So ever since he came to this academy, even though he was targeted by everyone, he still insisted on training himself and never gave up.

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However, as he passed through a bamboo grove, Kazuki suddenly felt puzzled.

"When...when did this bamboo grove appear here?"

As someone who jogs around Pojun Academy every morning, Ikki knows the academy's location better than anyone. You could say there's no place within several miles that he doesn't know.

However, just yesterday morning, this place was a dense jungle, but today it has turned into a bamboo forest…

"Whose ability is this? How did they manage to build a bamboo forest here in just one night?"

Normal methods certainly wouldn't allow for such an achievement in one night, but don't forget, the Blade Masters exist in this world!

With the help of people with superpowers, it's not surprising that such a thing could be accomplished in one night.

"But ultimately, what's planted here has nothing to do with me..."

Ikki knew his purpose very well: to exercise in the morning!

The reason he gets up at 5 a.m. to exercise is to ensure he is in the best condition to participate in future competitions, not to think about the layout of the academy's vegetation.

So Ikki was only surprised by the sudden appearance of the bamboo forest, and did not show much interest.

The boy glanced at it a couple more times before turning around and continuing along the route he used to take for his morning exercise, without stopping at all.

However, the moment the boy turned around, his expression changed.

The bamboo grove beside him swayed slightly, and a gentle breeze carried the scent of bamboo to the boy, allowing him to sense what was contained within that breeze…

Sword Intent!

Is someone practicing swordsmanship in the bamboo forest?

If it were just bamboo, Kurogane Ikki wouldn't be very interested, but if it came to sword intent, then he wouldn't be sleepy at all!

Although Ikki's magical power is not high, his physical strength and swordsmanship have undergone unimaginable training, far surpassing ordinary people, but he has never had the opportunity to show it.

Furthermore, Kurogane Ikki possesses a technique called "Imitation Sword Technique," which allows him to see through an opponent's moves in a very short time, thereby mastering the entire sword technique and even eliminating all the weaknesses in the opponent's sword technique to create a stronger sword technique!

To possess such extraordinary power simply by looking... Kurogane Ikki... seems to be more than he appears.

"What kind of person would practice swordsmanship at this time?"

Although the sword intent had become very faint due to the distance, Ikki still sensed something from it, causing the teenager to break out in a cold sweat.

Icy cold, bone-chilling!

It felt like falling into an abyss, as if I would stop breathing at any moment!

Despite the terrifying sword intent, Ikki seemed to sense a faint gentleness within it... because it was so subtle that Ikki almost thought he was imagining things.

However, after confirming it several times, he remained firm in his decision.

"The person practicing swordsmanship there is probably a kind person who appears cold on the outside but is actually gentle and considerate on the inside, right?"

Ikki actually had a good impression of this kind of person.

So the boy changed his morning exercise routine and started running towards the location where the sword intent appeared, wanting to see the person who released the sword intent.

However, to the boy's surprise, as he ventured deeper into the bamboo forest, the chill became increasingly intense... even his regularly exercised body nearly felt his blood was about to freeze.

Without a doubt, the person hiding here is a powerful individual!

Just from the sword intent alone, I knew that person…