-- "Ocean Senpai . If you see him first, please tell him that everyone is looking for him!　Next time, I'm going to win!


　--It'll probably be difficult for you to see the champion again. But I'll tell him just in case. Make that man promise to fight again.


　--I'll go first, Ocean. If you change your mind and see him before I do, make sure you punch him in the face at .......


　--I'm leaving now. If he comes back to the Colosseum, let me know. How do I do that?　You can just write him a letter. ...... address?　Do you need it?


　--It is my desire to cut you into pieces. But more than that, I want to cut that man. Oh, and if I see you first, I'll be glad to meet you then.


　--I've taken the liberty of resigning from the Colosseum for the day. Please give my regards to everyone. If you find Mr. Futa, please let me know.





　--Because it's you, no one else. Only Oceanic Big Wave would say something like this. You're the only one I can trust.











I'm sure you'll be able to do the same for me.

















《Soumi Wave Currents: Hammer Waves (Shore Break)

　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's a good idea.

　Grasp it with both hands.

　Swing down the fastest blade in the Colosseum.

　The true value of the Ocean Big Wave is not in its useless movements, which could be considered "playful". Rather, it is the unimaginable slowness that comes from that "play.

　Book 322.

　A strength that symbolizes Ocean Big Wave, a man who is unrivaled in the number of times he has cut down an opponent's weapon.

"Huh.

　And yet, a swing with all his might is stopped halfway down.

　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I think it's a good idea.

"Are you serious?
I'm not sure what to do.
I'm telling you, it usually breaks!

　The point of impact where the blade collides with the blade.
　I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

"Whoa, whoa, whoa!
"Ha-ha!

　Instead of supporting the blade, he flashed his arm as if to shake off the entire Seven Seas Conquest of Ocean.
　Instead of supporting him, he flung his arm at Ocean with the Seven Seas Conqueror. The blade was dull and damaged, but still better than broken.

　Ocean flies backwards lightly and starts laughing uncontrollably.

"No, no, no, no. That's crazy. How can you be so stupid?
You should be able to.
You should be able to do it." "But I have the Seven Seas Conquest!

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it.

You're really strong, Futa.

　You can find a lot more than just a few of these in the marketplace.

"No, you're strong too. Ocean.
I'm so embarrassed!
At least you're a lot stronger than the last time we fought.
Oh, well, that's just the way it is. I'm a guy who hasn't had a shot in a long time. Besides.

　He lifted the Shichahai Conqueror as if it were a stick or something, and while looking at the blade - with its gaping hole in his body - he said.

You're not prepared for this, are you?
"Huh, I see.

　Futa couldn't help but laugh.
　What a light way to say it.
　Even so, his determination was strangely palpable.

　Oh, I see. That's how a man with high expectations should be.

"Oh, you have a really nice smile. Should I go get a painter?
No, I'll just go to ....... I don't see the point in me painting.
Really?　Well, you're right, it would be better if you were a little more handsome.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.

I'm not happy with the compliment right now. I'm a boy.

　The speed at which he runs is not as fast as the Rikunotachi.
　But the speed at which he swung his sword, the top speed at which he cleaved, was faster than Prim Lancaster's spear.

"You're only happy if you get it yourself, right?

　It is a horizontal movement that is subject to greater wind resistance than the vertical movement of thrusting. It is a horizontal movement that is subject to greater wind resistance than the vertical movement of thrusting, yet the blow that exceeds the speed of the opponent's reaction is truly that of a giant wave that bears the name of the fastest.



　But "fastest" is never the best move.
　If you're up against a bunch of ordinary people, you're up against the best swordsman in the Colosseum.

　With a dull thud, Futa's sword receives the flash.
　His stance of being on the receiving end is a fortress that does not falter even when struck with the fastest of blows.

　But Ocean Big Wave is unfazed.
　His moves are already in play.
　A master of mimicry won't go down when he's given 100% of himself.

　I know that.

　That's why Ocean Big Wave will calmly find a way to win.

　He does not pull back the blocked Conquest of the Seven Seas, but rushes to trace the bluntness he received.
　He did not try to pull back the blocked Conqueror of the Seven Seas.
　The hero's hymn (Sinbad) of the conqueror of the seven seas is a height gained by riding any wave.

　He is the fastest at slashing in reverse.
　It is a prelude to attack and consolidate without allowing Futa to go on the offensive.

　You can't overcome Futa's sword if you attack him with all your might.

　That's why you have to be the fastest. Show yourself at 100 percent and use the drop to break your opponent.

　Avoid the reverse kesa. Then swing down from the top. If he catches you, turn into a thrust. If he catches you, slash at the surface.

　It was as if Richter was using the "Lander Style Dueling Technique: One Stroke", a flowing sword technique that other swordsmen would not be able to resist.

　Even Lilac, who is trying to beat Richter before he gets hit by that move, is just a check on Ocean Big Wave.

　You're not going to sink with this, are you?　He laughs at the trust that seems to be placed in him, and of course he responds.

　--You're so strong.

　--You're the best, Ocean.

　Their gazes crossed for a moment.

　Futa had told Lilac before.
　Of the eight flashes that roared under the heavens, the first and second swords were exceptional.

　Once again, Futa realized that his words had not been a mistake.

　It had been a long time since they had crossed swords, but he could see the skill of their opponents. The quality of the training he had accumulated. And the formula for defeating the enemy, not just by brute force.

　The number of training is the minimum that all people who hold a weapon, whether they are in the eight-flame class or a minor class below that, must be able to do.

　Skill is the skill and experience acquired through that training.

　If you have both of these, you will not be defeated by an enemy less than your equal.
　The opponent will bow his knees, helpless and uncomprehending, to the tremendous techniques that come from overwhelming skill.

　However, when you want to cross blades with an opponent of equal or greater skill, the formula for defeating the enemy, in other words, the training for victory, comes into play.

　Both you and your opponent have all your cards in the air. How do you achieve victory as a swordsman?

　The answer to the Ocean Big Wave is slow and steady, like a wave.
　It's not just about speed. It's not just about power. His unique fighting style allows him to manipulate his own skills to confuse his opponent, while always being prepared for his opponent's best.

　He understands his own strengths and has developed a fighting style that utilizes them, and he has continued to refine the blade that is his strength.

　In Futa's eyes, he can see the trajectory of his opponent's training.


You're working hard, aren't you?


　That's what he told Ocean one day.
　It was because he knew that he was not only improving his own skills, but that he was also constantly training to catch his opponent off guard and, above all, to "pretend" to be bad at it.

　His skill as a warrior, which even Lilac could not see through.

　This is because Ocean has always trained himself to be undetectable, because he understands his own optimal solutions, and because he has always trained himself towards his ideals.

　--Futa had always respected him.

　He continued to train. He continued to train. He continued to train.
　It was natural for him to become stronger. In order to be recognized as a swordsman, I could only do what I had to do to improve my skills.

　I was dazzled by Ocean's understanding of who he was and how he kept improving.

　But apparently.

　But apparently he doesn't get this honest respect.

　It's a boy, he said.

　That means...

《Blue Ocean Wave Current: Damper》

"Huh!
Hahaha!

　The "Soukai Wavoryu: Collapsing Wave" was the end of a series of attacks. It's a double blow that will kill you if you just take it.
　Ocean took the liberty of rearranging it and calling it "Damper".

　You can't take that move, named after the wave you can't ride.
　Knowing this, you can either avoid it or take it forcefully.

　But any attempt to avoid was blocked by Ocean's furious attack.
　It was a perfect trap. After being blinded by attack after attack, there was no way for Futa to evade.

　So this is the only way for Futa.

《Mimicry: Ocean Big Wave = Blue Sea Wave Current: Damper》

　That's right.
　It is impossible for anyone but a fellow student to perform the same technique. And for someone like Ocean, who has already mastered Sohkai Hato-ryu and even added his own arrangements, there is no one who would try to use the same techniques.

　So.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.
I'm not sure what to say.



　The moment Ocean muttered that, Futa's eyes widened.

　The first strike of the damper was a sidewise cleave. As soon as Futa matched it with his sword, he realized.

You can't ride the damper. Don't surf too hard or you'll get hurt!
No way, Ocean.
I'm not doing this to anyone but you!

　Yeah.
　I'm not doing this against you!

　--Ocean's Big Wave was intentionally lazy.

I don't know what's going to happen if he hits me with a corrupted corruption wave. I've been thinking about it for two years. I've been thinking about this for two years, just so I can beat you, even if it's just once. ！！！！

　On the day of his last fight with Futa, Ocean was defeated before he could give an answer to the technique he had arranged and imitated.

　This is why I've been honing my skills just to beat Futa.

So I'll decide with this one!

《Soukai Wavoryu: Paring Wave》

　If you get hit by the wave, you can't avoid the second hit.
　In this case, both Futa and Ocean were "hit" at the same time, but Ocean, who was deliberately lazy, deflected the blade to avoid the first blow.

　The fastest of the Colosseum, the Seven Seas Conqueror, stabs the eighth ocean before Futa's second strike.

　As soon as he was hit, he rotated his wrist and turned it into a thrust.
　The sky screams as it roars at the speed that leaves the wind behind.

　If he wins by stopping, he will aim for Futa's throat. It's a little scary.

I'm afraid to cut corners.
I'm not sure what to say.　You!　You're going to take all of me with you!

　You can't evade in time. You'll never get the blade in time.
　Then there was only one answer.
　Just like the ocean in front of me, I'd have to intentionally collapse my body.

　Easy for you to say. But Ocean's move was not a move.
　He was going to do everything in his power to knock his opponent down.

　Knowing what would happen next, knowing that he might be trapped, he fell back without even taking a step.

　But it was the only way to escape Ocean.

　Fight with 70% of yourself. Even the essence of it was mimicked by Futa.

"......

　Futa suddenly touched his cheek.

　It's been a long time since I've felt a warm, slick touch.

It's been years since I've been hurt by a blade.
"Haha!

　I've never been hurt by a blade in years." "Haha." Ocean laughs as he places the Seven Seas Supreme on his shoulder.

That's super nice of you to say. It's a boy.
Yeah.
Oh, yeah. And for the record, Futa's looking pretty good right now, isn't he?
Yeah.

　Futa was convinced that getting him to be handsome meant a scar.

Are you ready for this, Ocean?
I'm ready. I don't know what you're talking about.
I'm going to make you better looking than ever.
That's great. That's great.

　Futa stands up, grabs his sword, looks at Ocean in front of him, and says.

All you have to do is copy both your best and your worst.
Seriously? Can you do that?
...... I don't understand. I've never tried to mimic the same person as if there were two of them. But...
"But?

　Hooter laughs.

"But?" laughs Futa, "You did such a great thing just to beat me. I don't think it's right to just say you lost.
"I don't get it!

　Ocean laughs.

　They exchanged glances for a few seconds.

　If there was any reason why Futa should not lose, it was because he had promised Lilac that he would remain the strongest.

　But strangely enough, Futa didn't feel that pressure right now.

　All he wanted to do was to give his all to the coming Ocean.

"Well, no matter. If I can't beat the full force of Futa, there's no point.
"No point?
"Oh.

　Ocean closes his eyes as he readies the Seven Seas Conqueror.

　The words of the other eight flashes echo in his mind.

　I thought I was never going to see Futa again, but...


　Still, if we can cross blades like this...


But I'm carrying eight flashes of lightning on my back.
"...... I see.

　I'm not sure what to say.

　I'm sure you've seen some of the best major players of all time in the past.

For example, if I were to greet the eight swords that would come my way.　

　I would no longer run away.

　I'll just respect my opponent for doing his best.

"Come at me. I'm a lot stronger than I was two years ago.