Type-Moon, joins the Lion King at the beginning

Chapter 398: The gorgeous Tianyuan flower - its sword can reach the height of the void

Musashi's expression did not waver, as if he was simply stating an everyday matter.

In response, Li Ye, as if he had tasted a delicious meal, clapped his hands and sighed, saying: "The skills of the divine realm——"

Witnessing the completion of a divine skill with your own eyes was an experience more valuable than any battle.

After dealing with Yagyu Tajima no Kami Munenori, Musashi and Li Ye did not stay there for long. They arrived at the top floor where the sorcerer was with Senko Muramasa who had been watching not far away.

In that top floor, besides the sorcerer, there was also Princess Matsudaira, a relative of Tokugawa.

Without paying attention to the existence of that blood relative, Li Ye saw the so-called sorcerer as soon as he stepped into the top floor.

"Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, that's not right."

Li Ye looked up and down at the man who was full of resentment, like a collection of hatred, and said: "You are Amakusa Shiro, but you are not Amakusa Shiro."

"what?"

Hearing Li Ye's address to the sorcerer, Chizi Muramasa couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, with a look of some disbelief.

There is no other reason. Amakusa Shiro Tokisada was a participant in the Shimabara Rebellion and can be said to be an unrecognized saint.

Even Sengo Muramasa knew about this kind of person.

But how could it be that evil spirit-like thing in front of me?

"Oh? You actually recognize my face?"

The man named Amakusa Shiro Tokisada grinned, "It must be the heroic spirit of Amakusa Shiro who saw the so-called correct history."

"Well, that's it."

Li Ye thought about his experience in the Holy Grail War, nodded, and said, "Then where did you come from, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada?"

"Humph, from the moment he stood on the side of protecting humanity as a heroic spirit, he became a completely different person from me!"

With red eyes, Amakusa Shiro Tokisada screamed, "Even after going through Shimabara Hell, he didn't turn into a flame of rage, and was honestly accepted as the Seat of Heroes. This is simply too funny—"

That is something that is absolutely unforgivable and is as ridiculous as surrendering to the enemy.

"I think Amakusa is pretty good. He gave up his anger and chose to save all mankind."

Li Ye spread his hands and said, "It's just that it seems that your experience and choices are not quite the same."

"Hmph, Miyamoto Musashi——Is that so? Empireo was defeated."

Amakusa Shiro glanced at Musashi, put away his ferocious look, and said sarcastically: "Foolish, if you can obey the star Satan and truly give everything you have, you will never lose.

He is just a guy living in the Edo era, a mediocre person who can't even be a soldier."

Amakusa Shiro's remarks on the failure of Yagyu Tajima-no-kami were extremely sarcastic.

This behavior naturally caused Musashi's dissatisfaction.

"——A mediocre person. You said that the Sword God was a mediocre person."

Musashi looked indifferent, but his words were inevitably filled with dissatisfaction: "This is the so-called confession. It is true that we cannot expect vulgar guys to understand the lofty figure. Even if I degenerate into an evil ghost, I will not distort the dignity I hold for the sword.

It is easy to imagine how powerful you are as the Heroic Swordsman.

That is the Sword Saint, a person who is far beyond the reach of even Ishizōzhai, a person who stands at the level of Sword Saint!"

This is the only point that Musashi cannot compromise on, as he is a swordsman who should not be insulted.

"Shut your stinky mouth, undead!"

Musashi's eyes widened as she said, "A fellow like you can't possibly evaluate Lord Yagyu! If you hate this world, then go kill it!
The way you turned humans into creatures and played with their fate was not out of anger, but out of envy and jealousy!
How can such vulgar words be spoken in the castle tower where the people are governed? "

Musashi's scolding echoed endlessly between the floors. Amakusa Shiro, who had no reaction, smiled contemptuously: "Humph, the man who embarrassed himself in Shimabara dares to speak so arrogantly. No, you are a different Musashi from him.

——It seems that Shinmen Musashi is indeed a swordsman as the rumors say. In order to pursue the ultimate in martial arts, he gave up everything except the sword.

Most so-called martial artists are idiots like this, but you are different.

A swordsman without great skills cannot discuss world affairs. Only those who are proficient in everything are qualified to discuss the ultimate [One].

In order to master all kinds of martial arts and reach the highest level of swordsmanship, you have learned a lot of knowledge and acquired many skills.

Although he is an enemy, he is worthy of respect. His spirit is truly commendable."

Amakusa Shiro was not stingy in his evaluation of Musashi, but instead praised him highly.

"That's true. If you had this awareness, you wouldn't be standing here confronting me."

Amakusa Shiro raised his lips slightly and said, "You said I was a ghost, right, Musashi? I will return this sentence to you intact.

I did travel through many worlds for revenge, and in the end, I transformed into an inhuman [Disembodied Thing] while maintaining my human form.

But, the same is true for you. I have no interest in your reasons for traveling between worlds.

But you have long been neither human nor non-human, just an alien object that has broken away from the human framework.

[This body is not needed by anyone], do you have this awareness? "

"—"

Musashi did not speak, but stared at Amakusa Shiro quietly.

"Of course, you are just a drifter, a foreigner who is a nuisance to the world wherever you go."

As if he was expecting Musashi's expression, Amakusa Shiro continued, "From your expression, it seems that you still hope to return to your original world, but this is impossible.

Musashi, it's not because you lost your way back. People like us who travel to another world will be moved back to the [original world] by the world's repair power. Despite this, we always travel to other worlds. This can only prove one thing——"

"That is, it's not that you have lost your way back, but that your world has abandoned you and disappeared completely."

Even Amakusa Shiro looked a little solemn when he gave this answer: "There is no place to return to, and no one remembers you. Your existence itself no longer belongs to this world.

This is your true self, Shinmen Musashi. Like me, you are a ghost hated by the world."

A sorcerer named Amakusa Shiro revealed Musashi's true identity.

This is undoubtedly a disappointing fact, but——

"It's really strange, isn't it? How can a creature that can travel between worlds be a human being——"

Musashi raised his hand and elbowed Li Ye's waist and abdomen, and said with a smile: "Don't you think so?"

"I don't think so."

Li Ye raised his hand to press down Musashi's elbow and said with a smile: "This thing is mainly a subjective view."

"Yeah, sure, so I don't mind."

Musashi looked at Amakusa Shiro and smiled, “Perhaps you travel through the worlds out of hatred, but I wander freely between worlds, searching for a way home that does not exist, that’s all.

This journey can end at any time.

Although it does hurt my heart—"

Musashi stuck out his tongue, trying to confuse it.

And the moment Musashi finished speaking, a certain old man also sorted out his thoughts.

"Ah, I see, that's how it is - hey, so it's you."

Sengo Muramasa, who suddenly understood, looked at Amakusa Shiro Tokisada and said with a smile, “I have never understood the reason why I was summoned here, but now I finally understand it.

Amakusa Shiro and Tokisada, it's all because of you that I carry the vengeance of the spirit and become a world mover or a mobile singularity or something like that.

Anyway, you become a threat to destroy the world, so [the world is still a restraining force or something] is——ahhh damn it. "

Unable to fully explain what he meant, Sengo Muramasa looked annoyed and said, "It's so troublesome. Anyway, I don't really understand it. Besides, the so-called Heroic Spirits summoned by the Suppression Force as Guardians should be different from Servants and have no personality.

It should be about pruning matters or the parallel world. This is too troublesome. Let's just leave it aside.

Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, I will kill you right here."

Sengo Muramasa looked at Amakusa Shiro Tokisada who was like an evil spirit and declared his death.

His name was indeed Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, and he did bear a striking resemblance to the historical figure involved in the Shimabara tragedy.

However, he is not a heroic spirit engraved in human nature, but a being without a spiritual basis who came from a different side of known history.

【Humanity】

He is a regretful person who survived alone in the hellish island, and at the same time, he is also a man who went crazy at the extreme of anger.

As "others" belonging to the fixed phenomena that cannot be passed on to future generations.

He, unknown to others, crossed many worlds, traveled through unknown worlds, and traveled with many worlds——

The resentment that grew into a living being accumulated strength and unknowingly surpassed the realm of humanity.

Just like the new Musashi.

"Exactly. You finally realized your mission, Senko Muramasa!"

Amakusa Shiro immediately moved away from Musashi and said with a grin, "The hand of restraint has reached this non-singular point! Therefore, you are the one summoned by the world.

If you had been an honest and peaceful owner of a thatched hut, I would have ignored you until the end of the world.

I didn't expect you would come here in person to die. How ridiculous!
My body has long surpassed that of humans, and I am confident that I have the strength to rival that of the Heroic Sword Master. Don't think that the rags in your hand can kill me, Muramasa!"

"You are no longer human, but whether you are dead or alive has nothing to do with me."

Chiko Muramasa drew his sword and said, "You are a collection of hatred, like a human's vengeful spirit, and a human like a vengeful spirit, you have this kind of face.

His mere existence will corrupt the world, he is a great evil heretic, just like that Caster, but this is the world where Tail and Tamaki live, not your amusement park!"

In addition to his own mission, Sengo Muramasa also has people he wants to protect.

Even if it was just a sudden impulse, he had to protect those two children.

"Hahahaha, of course it's an amusement park. I will destroy the Tokugawa of all worlds!"

With an increasingly ferocious expression, Amakusa Shiro finally moved his gaze away from Senko Muramasa, looked at Li Ye, and said with a smile: "Edit matters! Correct human principles and human history! After destroying this place, it will engulf your world!"

The difference in strength was known from the beginning. Even the Heroic Sword Master was defeated by them. It was impossible to defeat them by oneself alone.

but--

Now is the time!

With this long conversation, the genius Shiro finally completed the preparations for his magic!
"Let me show you for yourself what kind of hell this being was born from!"

With his magic power instantly boiling, Amakusa Shiro shouted, "Enjoy my sorrow! The inherent barrier - Shimabara Hell Scroll!"

The World Egg that was liberated at an astonishing speed bloomed at this moment. Even Sengo Muramasa and Musashi could not stop it. It was a barrier different from the stage of a deadly battle with a mountain of corpses and a river of blood. It was a [real inherent barrier].

It reflects someone's unforgettable mental landscape.

As the strong light disappeared, what appeared before Senko Muramasa and others was an endless sea of ​​hell.

The blazing sea of ​​fire spread all over the mountains and plains, and countless wails rose and fell with the fire. It was a hell called the Shimabara Rebellion.

"What's this?"

Chiko Muramasa put down his hand with a stunned look on his face. He looked at the hell and said, "It's all blurry. There's fog and fire everywhere. I can't see the front clearly."

Not only the existence of fog and sea of ​​fire, but also caused Sengoku Muramasa to lose the figures of Li Ye and Musashi, as if they were completely separated.

"The slash has no effect. The blessing of Guanyin-sama is ineffective. It seems to be a closed world, or -"

Holding his breath tightly, Musashi looked around and said, "This is the original world of the sorcerer. I have lost mine, but that guy has been imprinted in my soul?——"

What kind of persistence is this? He has completely turned into a demon.

Although he couldn't see anyone, Sengoku Muramasa still heard Musashi's self-narration, and then he curled his lips and said, "That's why it's called Shimabara Hell Picture Scroll, no wonder I feel like this place is familiar.

This is hell for you, Shimabara—"

"Exactly! Did you hear my voice, Senko Muramasa?"

The voice coming from the void was none other than Amakusa Shiro, who unfolded the scroll of hell. Even though the person was not seen, the voice had arrived.

"This is the realm of resentment where my anger has reached its extreme. Here, the existence of the living is unforgivable! My inherent barrier - Shimabara Hell Picture Scroll has no exit. The endless hell, the waves of struggling pain and resentment, disappear like a bubble, you bastards!
All of you who are still alive, please make amends and apologize to us!

Then feel it well, the good news that appears before my eyes, the city of disgust and filth is fully activated here! "

Amakusa Shiro, who was left alone in the outside world, looked fanatical and couldn't help but open his arms to embrace the sky.

That was a miracle that only he could appreciate.

Not so.

Someone who also chose not to be contained by the barrier and stayed in the outside world was standing behind Amakusa Shiro, looking up at the silent miracle with him.

That was something that was summoned after the Ulterior Castle was fully activated.

The night is melting, something is falling from the sky, shining brightly, a thin tail of light reaches the sky, what is it -

"Ahh, the sky is melting and dripping, the roots of fantasy are falling from the universe!"

Unable to suppress the surging passion in his heart, Amakusa Shiro said with an extremely fanatical look: "-How beautiful, is this the end of the world-the messenger of Satan!

Hahahaha, I've been waiting for this moment! My endless drifting has finally paid off!

What a miracle it is that this scene can be spread in the world!

No one can stop it now! No one can stop it!"

Ding.

The sound that was heard was not from anything else, but the sound of metal clashing.

As the flames burst out, Musashi, who recognized the source of the sound, subconsciously asked, "Grandpa?"

"Oh, I don't know where you are, but you all should shut up. It's my job now—"

Something like an iron hammer kept hitting the red sword embryo, and Chizi Muramasa said slowly: "No, I have been patient and waiting until now, and finally I have made it.

Do you think we don’t have a trump card? You are stupid, of course we have that kind of thing. "

As if mocking someone who was not here, Qianzi Village was hammering the sword blank in a methodical manner. The crisp sound of the sword kept echoing in this world, becoming the only one.

"It's not the invincible swordsman Jubei, nor the shinobi daimyo Hanzo, nor the legendary Caster. Abe Haruaki, why did you summon me, a swordsmith? You have already lost if you didn't anticipate this."

The spiritual base was burning, but Sengoku Muramasa did not react to it at all. He just silently practiced the skills he had accumulated in the past.

"The ultimate sword I pursued in the past was not a steel blade that could shred flesh, break bones, and kill people. What I pursued was to settle the accounts of hatred, to sever the cause and condition, to sever the fate, and to sever the past karma.

—That is, liberation from past karma.”

Zheng.

The blade was pulled out from the blazing fire, and pale green magic circuits began to appear on its body. Chiko Muramasa issued a declaration: "--It took countless studies to get here, using thousands of swords as models, and piling up countless sword mounds.

Arriving here is a gathering of all things;
To be displayed here is the long-cherished wish of all things;
Gathered here are all non-karma - everything in our life exists for the purpose of reaching this knife.

The pulse of the sword is here——

Take it, this is mine, Tsumukarii, Muramasa!"

That was the ultimate sword that a certain swordsmith had been pursuing all his life.

It is not the sword skills that reach the divine realm and cut off the cause and effect karma, but the forging skills. The magic sword forged at the cost of one's own spiritual foundation is called [Tsumukari Muramasa].

Its power is so strong that it can sever cause and effect, sever karma, sever fate, and even -

Cut off the world!

The inherent barrier called Shimabara Hell Scroll was cut apart in an instant, and the unstoppable sword light even continued to move forward, reaching no limit and finally reaching the end.

Boom!

Under the gaze of Amakusa Shiro, the terrifying sword light cut through the Yanli Ulterior Castle as well!
A raging fire instantly ignited, starting from the sword mark, burning this disgusting filthy city!
With the death of Anri in the Edo Castle, no one cared about Amakusa Shiro who also died at the same time.

Sengo Muramasa's spiritual foundation collapsed because of that swing of the sword, and he returned directly to the Seat of Heroic Spirits.

In this regard, Li Ye could only express his respect.

Li Ye could also get a glimpse of the elegance of that sword.

He is worthy of being a person who has reached the realm of gods.

-

"So hot, so hot!"

Musashi came to his senses and found himself surrounded by another sea of ​​fire. He shouted subconsciously: "How come I came back from the battlefield and found the whole city on fire~!"

Soon, Musashi noticed that the ominous aura in the air dissipated. It was obvious that the sorcerer who was the source had disappeared.

Realizing this, Musashi understood that Amakusa Shiro was dead.

Then, the next step is to escape from this city.

Just as Musashi was about to leave—

"Hey?"

With a look of astonishment, Musashi looked at the man standing on the other side of the flames with a long sword on his back.

"I'm sorry, but this staircase is off-limits while I'm here."

The nameless man spoke in a relaxed tone, as if he was just describing his daily life.

"incredible--"

Musashi, who was able to clearly sense the other party's presence, had an expression of disbelief: "In a place like this, in such a short time, I can actually meet two Sword Saints.

A sword master who is many times stronger than me."

There was no mistake about the sword energy lingering around that man; he was a sword saint who had already reached the divine realm.

How is it possible that two swordsmen of this level appear one after another in this remote place?
"I don't know where you came from, but it looks like you have something to talk to me about, right?"

Musashi stared at the nameless man and said, "If you don't run away quickly in this flame, even your life will be in danger."

"Well, I value my life very much and I am also very aware of the current situation, so after the duel with you, I will leave this city as soon as possible."

The nameless man did not intend to leave, and said: "Although you are a beautiful woman, I have no intention of dying for love. Get ready, Lord Musashi."

"—Is it necessary to do so?"

Musashi seemed a little distressed and said, "I don't think there is any reason for us to fight each other."

"No, although the sorcerer has done me a favor, as for this, as long as I pay tribute to him afterwards, he should forgive me."

The nameless man also knew about Amakusa Shiro's death, but he was not fighting for him. He had only one reason to swing his sword.

"There is only one reason for our duel, and that is that we are meeting two swordsmen who are proud of their own strength."

The man's words were very bland, and the reasons he stated lacked any will.

But this reason is enough.

No more hypocritical excuses are needed, this alone is enough.

"--Too.

I withdraw my preface for no better reason than this.”

Musashi closed his eyes slightly, relaxing his body as he spoke, "Even though I've never seen you before, I know your name, as if fate has caught up with me."

Should we say it is fate or coincidence?

Opposite the blazing flames, there was a swordsman standing calmly and coolly.

You recognize his figure.

You know his name.

He was known as the man who had practiced a single move to the realm of infinity, and it was said that he could kill Feiyan numerous times in an instant, making him a master with terrifying skills.

It is said that even later generations cannot confirm whether he actually existed.

Its name is——

"In that case, we have no choice but to fight to the death here - sorry to have kept you waiting, Sasaki Kojiro!"

"——I see, this is my name."

As Musashi finally revealed the name of his old enemy, Sasaki Kojiro, who finally knew his own name at this moment, said: "Then allow me to tell you my name again. I am Sasaki Kojiro, a swordsman who uses the [clothes pole] that others cannot swing as his weapon.

However, this is not the rock flow, please forgive me for using my flow."

Musashi shook his head and said, "I think the schools and so on are all far-fetched by later generations. You are Kojiro, and that is enough."

Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro are old enemies, and everything else is irrelevant.

"Likewise, who you are, whether you are a man or a woman, are all minor details."

The man named Sasaki Kojiro said calmly: "As long as your sword is of Niten Ichiryu, it is worthy of my attack.

The path I take is an imaginary journey, and my existence is that of an imaginary swordsman.
It's illusory and like a dream.

Only in the narrow gap of history - the ultimate act of killing Feiyan.

But Musashi, but Musashi.

Now, there is a beautiful flower down there."

This fateful confrontation lingers in the minds of both parties.

This scene was seen by Li Ye who was not far away.

Even Li Ye is very clear about this.

This is a fateful showdown.

No matter the place, no matter the time.

Even if there was no point in fighting, this kind of thing was completely unnecessary for the two of them.

Because, as long as these two people meet——

"Now that Musashi has finally met Kojiro—"

Sasaki Kojiro fixed his eyes on the flowers in the sea of ​​fire and said, "Only one thing can happen."

"Yes, that's right, you are right!"

Finally showing a smile, Musashi slowly drew out his two swords, his expression suddenly solemn, and shouted: "That's it!"

Sasaki Kojiro, who had also pulled out the [Clothes Drying Pole] behind him, said in a deep voice: "We are neither Heroic Spirits nor Sword Masters! We are two Sword Ghosts!"

"A soul-shaking duel!"

The girl named Miyamoto Musashi stared at her fate: "Unprecedented and earth-shattering, this is the proof that we are who we are!
This is——a true fight to the death!!!"

Li Ye, who had no intention of intervening in this fateful battle, just watched quietly as two completely opposite divine swords collided.

——Blades collided violently, both strength and skill were evenly matched.

No, the swords of the two people that transcend time, space, existence and concepts are the exact opposite extreme.

One side wants to surpass the unique Sword of Zero, which is the so-called pursuit of the "unique correct answer".

Verify and eliminate tens of thousands or hundreds of millions of [options] until they are meaningless, and finally arrive at the unique [correct answer], which is the so-called [finite] sword.

It has reached its ultimate point, its existence has been reduced to the point where it cannot be further reduced, and something still exists in this state.

That is Musashi's [Zero], the sword that determines the [End] that even gods and Buddhas cannot avoid.

The other side is a series of multiple continuous clone swords, which is the so-called way of recognizing [many possibilities]. It was originally a limited hand that could only perform one slash within a limited space and time. It recognizes it at the same time and creates many [correct answers], which is the so-called infinite sword.

Reaching the limit, making one's own existence transparent to the point of non-existence, and still being able to control something on this basis.

That is Kojiro's [Swallow Return].

A sword that weaves the "future" that gods and Buddhas cannot avoid.

The collision of these two opens the way to infinity.

The realm of infinity, or, the realm of nothingness.

There is neither time nor space.

There is neither cause and effect nor good or evil.

Is this the state of having no thoughts and no desires that can only be achieved by those who place their soul on the blade and rush forward?

Or maybe it was the manifestation of the filth in the eyes of a dying criminal, the end of dreams.

"Musashi!!!"

"Kojiro!!!"

The swords collided, and only this time the blades intersected.

It is also the sword that leads to infinity.

If there were only these two, they would surely continue to fight forever, repeating this cycle endlessly and endlessly.

This is not the world, it will not be compiled as a phenomenon, nor will it be edited.

A slit in the slit of the Esperanto dream.

An impossible zone where infinity and zero intersect.

However, however.

Here - there is another person who is watching them.

Witness it.

Witness the end of this one-time, miraculous swordplay that lasts for what seems like eternity.

At the end of the dreams of the strong, there is only one winner.

He who saw the finite and the infinite, who was the person reflected in his eyes?

"Musashi——"

Under his witness, the Sword of Zero defeated the Sword of Infinity!
"Oooo!!!!!"

The girl swung her sword with all her might and reached the end while shouting.

Declare it.

Let's announce the moment of separation to the two who are destined to meet each other.

"The winner is - Shinmen Musashi no Kami Fujiwara no Genshin."

The third person who reached the divine realm in silence made the judgment for this battle.

This fateful battle is over.

"Alas--"

The man, whose figure was hidden by the flames, chuckled and said, "It was a satisfying short time. I really hope you think so too.

His Excellency Shinmen Musashi Genshin.

I will go ahead with this emotion, with this undoubted feeling. Perhaps I will disappear in the cracks where the sun cannot shine, and let it end here - if my wish comes true, yes.

Is that called fabricating things? If there is a man like me among those who sit on the seat where the imprint and human principles are interdependent, even if it is just one person, I really want to convey this brief taste to him.

Alas, truly, truly, a woman as gorgeous as the flower of Tianyuan, Musashi——"

The man named Sasaki Kojiro disappeared.

"It's not a good idea to fall asleep now, Musashi."

The man named Li Ye gently picked up the sleepy girl and walked out. His words with a faint smile echoed in the girl's ears: "You found the realm of zero. Did the completion of Nitianyishu make you lose your future goals-"

"Brother, you are still teasing me now--"

Musashi, leaning on Li Ye's shoulder, was completely exhausted. She had gambled everything she had to fight Sasaki Kojiro.

"I have found Zero, the thing I was looking for—"

With his eyes closed, Musashi whispered, “In this case, the journey should also come to an end, because after reaching the Zero Realm, there is nothing left to do, and the world I can return to has long since disappeared.

Sorry, brother, we had an appointment——"

"Then find another one. I look forward to you fighting me, Musashi."

Jumping down from the broken city wall, Li Ye walked towards the outside holding the dying Musashi.

"I'm greedier than I thought—"

Musashi opened his eyes slightly and saw an incomparably pure white world. That was the dream of stars that had not yet dissipated. He said, "If the last scene I could see was a clear blue sky, that would be great."

"That day will come, Musashi."

Listening to the girl's wish, Li Ye chuckled and said, "The blue sky and the future will all be there, the day we meet again."

"Then the agreement—"

Before falling asleep, Musashi smiled and said, "I really want to eat udon."

(End of this chapter)