While the eighth match of Yuuto's match was over in less than ten minutes, and there was a murmur of surprise from the bleachers, there was a buzz in the seats where the heavyweights of Shitennji were stationed, as if they had received an even greater shock.
　In the center of that organizer's seat, Zhu Yin was rejoicing with her hands and holding Ruiho's hand.

''I saw Mizuho!　Yuto, you're still strong after all!　For Mizuho!　This is fighting for Mizuho!　Oh my God, lovely.

Hey, hey!　Mom, stop fussing!

'Because he's such a serious fighter, you know?　For Mizuho.

'Wow, we're the host, Mom!　It would be rude to be happy about some people's victory!

'Already........you're actually happy. Mizuho, you should go talk to him when you come back, Yukihito. Since you're my friend, that's the least you can do, right?

Well, that's...

　Beside this kind of exchange between Zhu Yin and Mizuho's mother and daughter, especially the faces of the head of the Shitendera family's branch of the Shinzenji family, Zamanosuke Shenzen and Soun Omine, there was not a single slackening in their faces, or even a sense of tension.

''What the hell is that.......Soun. The people watching are making a lot of noise, but how much do they understand about this?''

''Yes, Master Zamanosuke. This..............That boy has a different field of strength to begin with. It's as if that........no, I'm sorry......I don't know how to describe it right away either.

　There was a heavy silence between them.

''The dark night leopard I heard about you and the dead bird but I didn't think so.

　Those who have passed a certain level and have a high level of experience in various battles can understand this.
　Of course, even if you look at the results as they are, you can understand that Yuto's fighting ability is substandard.
　But that's not what the two of them are astonished about.
　What this victory of Yuto's showed elsewhere, not where it was reflected in his eyes, made the two heavyweights lose their words.
　It let them know that the level that the young teenage boy was stooping to was not something that even they could measure.

''Ming Liang!''

'Yes, what is it?　Grandfather.

'Grandfather would have told you not to do this. No, he didn't, why didn't you tell me this!

　Sambanosuke's voice was slightly raspy to Akera, who was standing behind him. There was no subject, but Akera already knew who Sabanosuke was asking about.
　As if he knew ahead of time that such a question was coming, Akera replies with a smile, unfazed.

''Yes, without seeing Yuto-kun's fight just now, would you have been convinced by me to explain it to you, Master Saumanosuke?''

....

　Akera's words caused even Zamanosuke to be silent.
　And Sakiun, who was beside him, couldn't help but agree inwardly with what Mingliang said.

''It was you, Doudou-kun........ Does Lord Zhu Yin see this boy fighting?　Meira-kun.

''No, I don't think I've ever seen you before, Zhu Yin-sama. However, it seemed that Akane-sama was very interested in you as soon as she heard about you. That was surprising to me as well.

''........I see. Don't tell me that's also an ability as a spirit priestess?

'No, I wouldn't go that far either...'

　When Hayoun showed a thoughtful gesture, Zhu Yin suddenly shouted cheerfully and loudly.

''Oh my goodness, welcome!　Hisae.

''Zhu Yin-sama, I'm sorry to interrupt you.

'What do you mean by that?　You're from Shitennji, too, so come on over.

Thank you.

　Akane smiles and beckons to Hisae, who appears from behind the host's seat at the Shitendera family's table. Mizuho is also surprised by Nisasae's appearance.
　Hisae bowed to Zhu Yin and turned to her father, Hayoun.

''Hi Sae, you're here too. Is the agency's work good?''

''Yes, father. Besides, the developments of the Shitenji family are important to the agency, and I'm also concerned about some things...

Well....

Hi Sae, who's behind you?

　A distance behind Hisae, Zhu Yin noticed a large man wearing a deep hunting cap, and she looked at the man as if to check him closely and then put her hands together.

''Well!　Aren't you the Sword Sage!　Don't stand there, please don't stand there, come over here.

　The other heavyweights were startled by the word "Sword Saint" in Vermilion Sound and focused their gaze on Sword Saint Alfred.
　That was no wonder, he was not someone they could meet in a place like this.
　The Sword Saint was a person who was even said to be a living legend, who was named alongside the head of the Shitennji Family, Yi Cheng.

''Akane-sama!　

'Well, well, but that's good. My husband will be here soon. Why don't you wait for the Sword Saint here as well?

　Hisae was flustered by Akane's suggestion.

''So, but........this is the hostess seat of the Shitenji family.

'Thank you, miko-dono. Now, I'll take your word for it and wait over here.

Al?

　Next to Alfred's smiling reply, Hisae triangulates her eyes, but sighs heavily when she sees that Zhu Yin has a seat ready for her.

''Be quiet so you don't stand out, okay? If they find out that there's a Kensho in this place, there will be a lot of commotion.''

It's okay, Nisae. I'm in disguise, so they won't find out.

..... Well, okay it's better than being able to move around freely without me.

　When Nisasae and Alfred sat down on the seat Zhu Yin had prepared, Nisasae leaned over and looked into Mizuho's face.

''Hi, Mizuho. How are you?　How's it going?

Oh, Hisae-san.......

That's as good as it gets!　Because you're doing a great job, Eugene!

Shit!　Shut up about your mother!　It's so depressing!

　Mizuho's face turns bright red, but Nisae reacts to the word Yuto that came from Akane. At the same time, Alfred also narrowed his eyes.

''Zhu Yin-sama, this is Doudou-kun, where is he?''

As her eyes shift to the large monitor, Hisae asks a question about the boy who was the reason for her visit here.

''Yes, Eugene's match is over now. Of course, he won.

"?　Already?　It's not ... well ... it hasn't even been fifteen minutes since it started, has it?

'Hmmm, I'm curious, aren't I?　And, of course, the Sword Sage...

　Zhu Yin smiled wickedly and turned her head to Akela.

''Akela-san, I'm sorry, but could you please bring the footage of the eighth game here?　I just want to go over something again.

"Yes, Akane-sama.

''Oh, Zamanosuke-san and Soun-san, come this way too. You two must be curious about it too, right?

....
....

　Meira prepared a monitor at the front and played the video of Yuto's battle once again.
　As she watched the footage, Nisae's expression changed to one of astonishment.
　Although she had seen it once, but still, the expressions of Zamanosuke and Hayoun became hard, too.

''This, this........I've heard about him, but.......''

　When Nisasae snarled, Alfred became sharp-eyed and covered his mouth with his fist.

(This............is he still a Taoist? But this way of carrying himself........something is different. (That gait is like a swordsman.)

'Isn't it great!　Yujin-kun.

　Zhu Yin rejoiced as if she was proud of her own child.

''But this last part of this Doudu-kun.......the technique that knocked the opponent down.......what is it? It's as if he split his body into three bodies........rather than being an alter ego, they all look like the main body.

Hmm.... does Nisae look like that too?

Yes, Father.

''That's not all. This boy is running through countless traps, knocking down all the traps near him with these three bodies. This eagle has lived a long time, but I've never seen anything like it.

....
....

　Hisae and Soun were also shushed.

'Perhaps this is ... a thought body.

What?

　When Alfred mumbled, Nisae and the other heavyweights of Shitenji widened their eyes.

''Nonsense!　There is no such thing as a conceptual entity!　There are families in Japan and China with special abilities to manipulate the thought body, but both of them must have gotten their information from trees, flowers, and animals. And besides, no matter how skilled an abilityist it is...

　When Umanosuke dismissed Alfred's idea in a fretful manner, Hayoun agreed with him.

It's a good thing that there are people who are skilled in the art of thought that are able to leave something like their own "presence" on the spot and play with their would-be opponents, but.... ........I've never heard of anything with such a clearly visible figure, and yet it was indistinguishable from the person in question. Isn't this indeed misguided by the Sword Saint?

It may be natural to think that way. But this is definitely a thought body.

''......... You sound as if you know someone who has the ability to handle such a thought body, Sword Saint.

　When Hayagumo gave Alfred a long, thin look with his eyes, Huh.......Alfred turned his head to Hayagumo and Zamanosuke while showing a smile.

''Yes, I've seen them, actually. I can't say who it was, but..........He was a ridiculously talented man.



Absolutely, sir. It's amazing.

No, it's a big world, gentlemen. And by the way, that person, I would prefer not to join hands with you.

'What?　You're a swordsman, right?

So you think this boy has a mind equal to that ridiculously talented person?

''That's right. But in terms of strength, it's hard to say just from this alone to what extent... But yes, this boy Dou Dou Dou is definitely in control of two things at the same time that are on par with that person's thought body.

!
....!

　The talented people of Shitenji, including Nisasae, were speechless at the remarks of the Swordsman Alfred, and Nisasae shifted her eyes to the video of Yuto's match again, showing her face as an executive of the institution.

　Behind the four of them, Zhu Yin was smiling, and also Mizuho, the party involved in this great festival of entrance, meditated and exhaled only with a hoot.
　On her face, it said.

　If you're surprised at every single thing about Yujin, you won't be able to associate with him in the future, okay?　And.

And as soon as Mizuho opened her eyes, several other venues started to move in.