I Was a Swordsman in Ancient Japan

"That's it..."

Ogata stretched vigorously.

"Then it looks like... I have to work harder... Try to become stronger before the action starts."

"Ogata-kun..." Cang Yong cast complicated gazes at Ogata, "I've heard what Flying Monkey said... you practiced sword very hard today..."

"Although practicing sword hard is a good thing, Ogata-kun, you must also learn to pay attention to rest."

"Also—although practicing swords hard now can indeed improve one's sword skills a little bit, but it won't improve too much."

"No matter how much you practice Ogata-kun, it is impossible to become a great swordsman with unparalleled swordsmanship in just one month."

"So, Ogata-kun, don't try too hard."

"If you break your body before the action begins, you will be in trouble."

To Cangnanaga who told him these advices, Ogata straightened his clothes, and then bowed respectfully to Cangnanaga.

"Yes, I will pay attention."

Although the tone is very respectful, Ogata's words are just perfunctory Kura Naga...

"By the way, Ogata-kun, this is for you."

After finishing speaking, Cang Yong waved to Fei Yuan beside him, and Fei Yuan immediately handed to Cang Yong the thing that he had been holding in his arms since just now and was covered with a piece of white cloth.

"Ogata-kun, this is the knife I... specially prepared for you."

After finishing speaking, Cang Yong tore off the white cloth above, revealing the things inside - a sword and a wakizashi.

"I bought these two knives at a large price."

"A precious sword matches a hero. Whether a sword is useful or not has a huge impact on the swordsman."

"The weight, curvature, and length of these two knives are all different from the knives you used to use, Ogata-kun."

"So these days, Ogata, you should practice a lot and try to get familiar with these two knives."

"My lord,

thanks. "Ogata was not hypocritical, saluted Cang Yong frankly and openly, and took the knife from Cang Yong.

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The next time Matsudaira Gennai went out to hunt in the city was when their action started.

Maybe I will go hunting at the end of this month, or I don’t know when next month.

I don't know when the action will start, which makes the people with lofty ideals have a deep sense of crisis.

One by one, they practiced their swords harder in the dojo, trying to become stronger, and trying to increase the odds of winning even a little bit in the subsequent shocking action.

The seven Ogata are currently living in Kuranaga's mansion.

There are only a few things to do every day: eating, going to the toilet, sleeping, and practicing sword.

At least two-thirds of the day is spent in the dojo.

Maybe it's because the food has improved. In the past, Ogata felt a little weak after two or three matches with his brothers.

And now, after several matches with the rest of the patriots, I still have enough energy to continue practicing.

Or maybe it's because of the change in mentality compared to before, Ogata feels that practicing sword is not as hard and boring as before.

Whenever Ogata felt tired and bored, he would think of the faces and voices of his master and brothers.

When I think of their faces, their voices, I feel emotionally—power is like a spring!

There are a large number of guards around Matsudaira Gennai all the time.

When the assassination operation begins, the seven of them will face hundreds of guards in Matsudaira Gennai...

So——Ogata has only one thought in his mind now: upgrade.

Do your best to upgrade the "Wuwu Two Swords Style" who is good at one enemy and many!

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August 20——

[Gain 50 personal experience points, 50 experience points for swordsmanship "Sakakibara Ichidou style\