The all-powerful middle schooler

A few years ago, when Mori Summer was guiding another newcomer, that newcomer also showed a similar look.

By the way, it seems... her name is Sophia?

……

"Boo."

Pulling the ring, Izumi Hanegawa sat down on the bench, tilted his head back and took a sip of Coke, then looked at the senior who looked ready for action.

"Bujima-senpai, what do you think of the realm of kendo?"

"Are you referring to the kendo rank?"

This was the first thing that came to Busujima Saeko's mind.

"Of course not. That is just a subtle division of strength in modern society and has nothing to do with the realm of swordsmanship."

He shook his head and raised a finger, saying, "It's like a state of no thoughts, no ideas, no self or something like that."

"Well, I've heard my father talk about something similar. For example, the first realm of a swordsman is superb swordsmanship, which mainly relies on practicing speed and techniques. After having a high enough level of swordsmanship, there is also the practice of mental training, adjusting one's mental state to the most ideal level. This is 'sword and heart are one'. Then there is the 'state of no mind', which means not being attached to anything. The sword is your soul, and the sword and the person are integrated. Then you will be more comfortable using the sword."

Busujima Saeko recalled her father's teachings and then slowly told the story.

Currently, she is in the realm of 'Sword Heart Oneness', which is how she can suppress the violent impulse in her heart. However, it is not stable. Only by reaching the 'mindless state' can she get rid of this impulse and even use it to enhance her swordsmanship.

"It's pretty much the same."

He spoke.

The so-called 'sword and heart are one' means that one has mastered the sword style to a profound degree, being able to strike first after being attacked and making the most appropriate change of moves. The 'mindless state' is equivalent to 'the unity of man and sword', which means that one can make the mind and the hands move in sync, and perform whatever moves one thinks of, without any delay.

"Then I will teach you how to quickly enter the state of no mind."

"Eh?"

These words made Busujima Saeko stunned for a moment, and she could hardly believe what she heard.

She had also heard her father talk about the difficulty of this state of no mind. In modern times, only masters could reach that state. Even her father, who was a famous kendo master, did not reach it until he was 38 years old.

She is only a sophomore in high school now, can she really master it?

But then she thought, didn’t Hanezegawa-san do it?

She gained confidence instantly.

"Let me see your sword-fighting moves first."

After throwing the Coke can into the trash can ten meters away, Izumi Hanegawa officially began to preach.

Busujima Saeko held her breath and took the wooden sword out of the cloth sword bag. She began to practice swordplay like she usually did. She swung the sword freely like a dancing elf.

"Whoosh~"

There was a faint sound of tearing wind in the air.

"Well, the movements are very standard. It can be seen that you have put a lot of hard work in this area, but hard work alone has its limits."

Izumi Hanegawa first applauded and praised, and then began to find fault.

"As I said before, your sword is too heavy and not flexible enough. You have reservations in your heart, so your sword is always in shackles and you are unable to open up a new path."

Busujima Saeko frowned slightly.

She didn't care when she heard this before, but now it sounds like she understands why she has reached her limit, or it's the violent impulse hidden in her heart that is difficult to release.

He continued to analyze, "Although your inability to control your instinctive bloodthirsty impulse is your limitation, it is actually a help to you, Senior Sister."

Emotions are actually a kind of power. For example, when a person is confident or inferior, they are in two completely different states. When a person is extremely angry, he or she can exert a much stronger power than in a normal state.

“Can it be solved?”

Busujima Saeko's heart was filled with emotion.

If she could do that, then she wouldn't have to worry about causing harm to others due to losing control, and she would be able to interact with others normally.

"can."

Izumi Hanegawa answered in the affirmative, then came up to her and stretched out his hand.

"Give me the sword."

"Oh."

Busujima Saeko opened her red lips slightly and subconsciously handed over the wooden sword. She followed the other person's figure with her eyes and turned around.

Under the setting sun, the heroic young man held a long sword in his hand, pointing it diagonally at the ground.

"Bujima-senpai, pay attention and remember this sword technique well."

As soon as he finished speaking, he began to swing the sword. It seemed very fast, but it felt very slow. His movements were smooth, direct and swift.

Busujima Saeko stared intently, forgetting even to blink, she was completely immersed in the sword dance.

The steps of the sword dancer keep changing, and the sword styles also change accordingly, but it seems that the essence remains the same.

In addition, although the same wooden sword was used, it seemed to flash with cold light and emit a chilling chill in the opponent's hand, which was daunting.

Soon after, the practice of thirteen sword moves was completed.

"Have you made a note of this, Senior?"

Izumi Hanesegawa made a gesture to put away his sword, turned around and asked.

"take note of it."

Busujima Saeko paused and then continued.

“It doesn’t look that difficult.”

"This sword technique emphasizes intention rather than form. It also requires the use of formulas to unleash its maximum power. I will pass on the formula to you next."

He took out his cell phone, added the senior as a LINE friend, and then sent the formula to her.

“Is this a mental method?”

Busujima Saeko glanced at him with a puzzled look.

This reminded her of the method of regulating her mental state.

"Yes, this is the mind method."

After giving a mysterious smile, Hanegawa Izumi turned and left without any reluctance.

Watching the other person's back until he disappeared from her sight, Busujima Saeko silently clenched the wooden sword in her hand and thought silently in her heart.

“The grace of preaching is remembered today.”

"If necessary, I am willing to be the sword in your hand and cut through everything for you!"

It's getting late.

Izumi Hanegawa stopped at the door of his house, hesitating for a moment.

There was a click, and the moment he pushed the door open, his sister's voice rang out.

"Kukuku, my half~! Have you completely forgotten me today? The time to offer sacrifices has long passed!"

Xiaojiu came running over from inside, pouting her lips, looking extremely dissatisfied.

"Cuckoo~"

In the few seconds of his silence, the sound coming from his sister's stomach was deafening.

"babble."

Xiaojiu blushed instantly and covered her cheeks.

"Okay, I'll go cook first. You can complain later if you have anything."

He reached out and ruffled his sister's smooth blonde hair, then hurried into the kitchen.

Escaped successfully!

86 “Isn’t that good?”

"Sawamura-kun, is it really okay to continue like this?"

"Hey, I don't understand what you mean, Sagano-san."

"I'm talking about Hanesegawa-san. You two are childhood sweethearts, right? This is already known to everyone, but I feel like you guys rarely interact with each other, and even a little cold. This shouldn't be the case."

"Childhood sweethearts doesn't mean we have to act very close, right? It just means we have known each other for a long time."

"Does Sawamura really think so? Even I feel uncomfortable when I think of Hanesegawa-san hanging out with those girls every day. Maybe one day their relationship will become so deep that..."

"I understand this feeling, but it doesn't apply to me and Quan... Quan has been alone for a long time, and I was the only one by his side. It was too lonely. Now his social circle is getting bigger and bigger, and he has more like-minded friends. This situation... isn't it good?"

Holding the handles of her handbag with both hands, Ying Lili walked slowly on the plank road of Detective Hill. All that appeared in her mind was the conversation from yesterday. She suddenly felt a little uncomfortable and bit her lips.

She admitted that she was a little unhappy.

From the past to now, during the time we have been together, I am the only one who can talk to Quan.

But everything changed when high school started.

Quan unexpectedly became so dazzling that the light from his body even overshadowed everyone in Shuchiin.

Damn it, he's obviously just a chuunibyou!

Why are you admiring it so much?

I can't even find a place for others to use their skills...

"Eri, what's wrong? Why do you look so sad so early in the morning?"

Suddenly, a familiar voice sounded.

"......spring?"

She looked up and saw the person she was thinking about. She was embarrassed for a moment and her cheeks flushed.

At the intersection under the detective slope, the childhood sweethearts met unexpectedly.

Because she has established herself as a kind young lady, Eriri always takes the train to and from school instead of taking her own car, so there is actually a certain chance that the two of them will meet in the morning.

But due to various reasons, this was the first time the two met by chance at school after entering high school.

After intersecting, the two tracks became parallel and continued in the same direction.

"You haven't answered my question yet, Eriri."

The breeze ruffled her bangs, and Izumi Hanegawa spoke again.

"Nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night, ah~"

Ying Lili stretched her waist and then yawned.

"If you keep saying things you don't mean, you'll only get hurt, Eriri."

He raised an eyebrow.

"Don't act like you know her very well. You just know her a little longer."

The girl snorted and turned her head away.

"Really? I think I understand girls' hearts very well."

"Haha? Stop kidding. Don't think you know everything just because you know a few girls. It's ridiculous for someone who has never even been in a relationship to say something like that."

The girl closed one eye and looked at him with the other eye, with a mocking look on her face.

"Who says you can't understand it if you haven't tried it? Didn't you, Eriri, also not have any..."

"That, that's two completely different things, okay!? I'm talking about reality!"

"Ah, we've arrived at our stop. Let's not talk about this topic anymore."

Izumi Hanegawa looked up.

Inside the tram.

The two sat down in the corner.

"By the way, I haven't asked Quan about the purpose of forming the Far East Magic Society. Is it just for fun? After all, only a fool would follow a fool to do such nonsense without hesitation."