"Daikoku style?

　I was curious about the word that came out of Akaneko's mouth.
　Daikoku-ryu. As I recall, the three samurai I met when I first came to the island also called themselves Daikoku-ryu.

'A dai-dojo run by Daikoku-ryu Iemoto Toukichirou. It is the largest school in the Tohakinokuni.
'If you're the biggest, is this Toukichirou a very good man?
No. No, Tookichiro only cares about money. By opening his doors wide, he gathers a large number of his students and collects money like a religion.
So the art of sword fighting is the tools of the trade?
Dear Sir. He's only a master in his own right. He's a money-maker.
So it's not looking good.
...... don't worry. There's a guy there at the gate.
Heh!

　I'm relieved. If Akaneko says it's "so-so", it must be "pretty" good. I'm looking forward to it.


Hey. Hey, how many schools are there on the island, by the way?

　On the way, I was bored, and I asked Akaneko what was on my mind.
　Well, maybe it's eight.

'You don't even know that. "You don't even know that," he said. Of course it's eight.
It's the land of the eight swords.
'That's right. But the original was five.
Seriously?
The Nankoku style was split into the Tennan and Juro ryu, and the Hiruko and Bensai ryu were born anew. This is how it became what it is today. ...... The Hiko-ryu is no longer in existence, so in effect there are only seven of them.

　I'm not sure.

So why are you leaving it?
It must be preserved. It must be preserved, an island folklore.
Lore, huh? What kind of lore?
...... To be continued later. They're arriving.
"Whoa?

　It looks like we've arrived at the Daikoku-ryu dojo.

　...... but the walls are too big to understand. Anyway, I know that it is "big".
　I looked around and found a big gate about 100 meters ahead. We should go in through there.

"Hey!　You're not going in through the gate?

　I couldn't help but shout.
　It was because Akaneko was trying to sneak over the wall.

Su ...... take a little peek at it, and then we'll be on our way.
No, you can't. We're going in the front door.
What the f*ck!　Let me go!

　He must be embarrassed to be dressed. It seems that Akaneko was planning to glimpse inside from the top of the wall and leave early.

　The wholesaler won't wholesale it. I squeezed Akaneko's hand and forcibly took her to the front gate.



''Please!　Who's the strongest guy in here!


　Standing in front of the main gate, I shouted as soon as I opened the door.

　In the moment, a large number of samurai, presumably members of the Daikokuro school, who were wielding wooden swords in the spacious grounds, turned their attention to us all at once.

''No, please don't do that ......''

　I can feel an unusual heat from the Akaneco's hand that I held. She must be embarrassed and can't stand it.

　But I'm not the person to let go of my hand now. If Akaneko escapes, there will be no one to borrow the sword from. I don't want to do that.

Ah, you!
You're a stranger!
Why are you here!

　A few seconds later, three of them came up to us. Upon closer inspection, they are the three samurai we met at the harbor.

They said, "Shut up, shut up. "Shut up, shut up, we don't want any small fry. Give us something stronger.
What?
Who are you?
I won't allow it!

　I was angry.
　The samurai's "Who are you?! Akaneko muttered in an angry voice, "Really. I have to agree with you about that.


"-Well, well, you don't need to get so upset about it.

　While the three men and I were jabbering with each other, a samurai appeared through the crowd. He was a fresh-looking man in his early twenties with a tall stature and sweet mask.

''Kanbe-dono!''
This man is an outsider, sir!
And he's a dojo-buster!

　The three of them immediately sniggered.

"Ho, stranger. And a dojo-breaker. "Oh, yeah...

　The man called Cambae turned to me and said, "I see," and then stopped moving.

　The man's gaze is next to mine. I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it.

You can find out more about this by visiting ....... It's a very good idea to have a good outfit.
Don't look. I'll have to kill you later.
Oh, my God, I beg your pardon!

　Kanbei turned his face away from the glaring Akaneko, who was blushing and glaring at him.
　But even so, its eyes flickered and followed Akaneko's thighs.

　Akaneko let out one big sigh, "Huh.


''He's the strongest in the Daikoku style?''

　When I asked Akaneko about it, she nodded after a few moments of silence, "That's right," she said.

　I thought it was. That man Kanbei, his behavior is clearly different from the people around him.


''You, what are you talking about in secret? If you're a dojo-breaker, this Kanbei is the one who will be dealing with--

　Cambei looked at me and was about to speak, when he fluttered off again.

　Then he opens his mouth, pointing at me, trembling and waving his hands in the air.


"Wha, what?　You!　What's the matter with your hands?　Why are you holding hands with Akaneko-san?


　You're just now realizing that. This guy looks at your thighs too much.
　...... I know, I can't blame him.

We're all good friends.
Joke!　What do you mean by that?

　You don't have to deny it that much: .......


...................

　Oh, dear, I was very aggressive.


"Akaneko, give me your sword.
What more do you want?
Just give me the money.

　I snatched the sword from Akaneko's waist and quickly equipped it.


''Shhh--!


　-- Instantly, Kanbei's 《Katsura Battoujutsu》 looms in front of you.

　This is a serious ...... guy.


"Kanbei you!　I didn't mean to take you by surprise!

　Immediately after, Akaneko became agitated.
　It seems the surprise attack didn't bother him. What is that, doesn't Akaneko's Kabuto Bashi style have no surprise attack?　Certainly the word "fair" couldn't be a better word to describe her than this: .......


“--!

　Me and Kanbei unleashed our skills on each other, and we passed each other.


　《Katsura Battoujutsu》 is a skill that battens the sword with a large movement. It's a skill that closes the gap between the moments that are similar to a contraction and a sharp battou. It is indeed a skill suitable for attacking with surprise.

　......, but it also has a big weak point.


''You!　Where did you get hit?　Let's see!

　Akaneko takes out a potion from her pocket and rushes over to me in a hurry. Although she says this with her mouth, it is typical of her to be concerned about me.


''You were almost dead.


　But it's the opposite of worrying.

　I ignored the Akaneko and smiled at Cambei.


'What?'　What do you say ......

　Akaneko rolls her eyes and looks at me, then slowly follows my gaze.



'...... haha ...... haha ...... haha ......!


　There was Cambei's figure, clutching his sword, his eyes wide open and breathing heavily. A large amount of cold sweat was beading on his forehead.

　Harari, Kanbei's kimono flips off. I cut the obi (・・・・・), so it's only natural.


''Wha...... what did you do...... what did you do!

　Cambaye glared at me and shouted at me, leaving the front of her kimono flung off.

　You don't even know what you've done ...... out of the question.


''Katsura Battoujutsu is a combination of movement and battoujutsu, so the moment both movements are completed, there is a large gap. Hence, if you miss, it's over. That's the basics.

　The basics. I don't know how many times I've said it against these guys in this world.

"The silver general battoujutsu is the fastest battoujutsu that you can use without holding back. With this, even if it's not very powerful, it's easy to duck and then strike a blow.
Your little tricks!
You have to win with everything you've got.
It's ......!
You're the one who caught me by surprise with a lame Katsurama Battou technique that I could not duck. You should reflect on that.
............
Come on, buddy. Let's get out of here.

　I pulled away from Akaneko's hand and turned my back to the samurai of the Daikoku school.


　As I stepped out of the main gate, I heard a voice on my back.


'What is your name, my dear?


　When I turned around, I saw Cambei clenching his teeth, his eyes bleary, and his fists clenched as he screamed.


　...... It's my favorite look I've seen so many times before. It's the look of someone who has suffered the most cruel defeat of their life, the look of someone who is so frustrated that they are determined to climb the cliff with desperate determination. I know several players who have shown this face in front of large crowds and become title challengers years later.


'Second first test. It's worth remembering.


　We'll meet at the Bishamon battle in the not too distant future.

　With that thought in mind, I smiled at Kanbei again.




　　* * * *



　Second-farth test.
　I know that guy's name now. What a high-powered name.

　...... Well, that's okay.

　I'm surprised. That guy's Battoujutsu.
　I'm not sure even I could see it through. It's a bit of a surprise, albeit a sudden one.

　Was it a fluke?　The reaction of Cambei and the way he talked about it made me believe he was the real deal. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this, but I'm sure you'll be able to match your father's talent. It's hard to admit, but the sword is the only one that doesn't lie. At last, I really don't understand this man.


　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're in the market.

　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this. Of course, not even your father.
　However, he is the best samurai in the Daikoku school. But now that he has been defeated, there are many of us who cannot ignore him.

　Finally, the evil spirits of the mountains and rivers begin to move.
　Your father and the other Iemotos will not remain silent. ......


"Sadly, that guy learned the wrong school. Isn't your place a good place to learn?
Hmm. That assessment pretty much gets to the heart of the matter. Certainly, Cambeier is corrupting talent.
Why don't you teach him a lesson?　He probably likes you.
...... I hated to hear that even more. I am the heir to the Kabobashi School. I don't have time to be a genius at love.
Don't you like older people?
'No, I'd rather have ...... say what!
So, where do you want to take me next?
Totally, this man is ......

　I don't know what I'm thinking.

"Wait here a while. I'm going to the washroom.
Kaweah?
...... The privy is the privy.
What do you mean?
I said I was going to take care of some business!
'Oh, oh, sorry, that sort of thing: ......'

　Totally!



　　* * *



　The red cat went to the bathroom, muttering angrily. Her departing thighs are really glossy.

　Now that I had some free time, I decided to rouse Angolmore and engage him in conversation.

'Hm, ho!　Well, well, well.

　As soon as I summoned him, Angolmore smiled and put his face close to mine with a grin. Apparently he sensed the bullshit in unison again.

'My second. You can see the taste in women, can't you?
What do you mean?
That sword girl looks a lot like the archer, doesn't she?
...... Ahh, if you ask me, that's for sure.
"Hahahaha!　Pretend you don't care. You want to hold her?　Hmm?
No way. I'm pretty good at talking to people like that.
I'm not gonna lie to you.
I'm sorry.

　If I could hold her, I would.

We only have ....... You're getting a little old for it.
My Second. There are some things you can say and some things you can't.
See, you can't argue with that, can you, huh?
Then I would ask you the other way. So I ask you this: if I were to speak like a maiden, what do you think of my second?
Well, okay, that's gross.
"How dare you talk to the Great Spirit King!　A most invidious bunch!　My Lord will not forgive me!
Huh ......, you gotta talk.
'Don't sigh!　I am the Great Spirit King!　I am the great king who rules over the spirit world!
That's the way it is, isn't it?
Hey, my Second is a fool!　You just keep chasing girls' asses!　Utterly outrageous!
f*ck you!　What do you say to the world's number one!　Rude!　I won't allow it!
............
............
Some say they prefer heroic colors. All right, all right.
What? You're the f*cking awesome looking guy.
"Huh-ha-ha!
"Wahahahaha!

'When you come back from the washroom, what are you doing ...... utterly, mind-blowing.'