Tokyo: Bubble, but the system is Sengoku.

Soon, after two people had passed by, it was Sato Ryo's turn to appear.

This audition was different from usual.

In addition to the Toei directors, screenwriters, and directors, Shinichi Chiba, the action director, was also present.

At this moment, everyone looked at Sato, but their faces did not show much emotion; they all had serious expressions.

Sato shuddered involuntarily when he saw that his killer, Shinichi Chiba, was also there.

After all, being killed by the other party so many times, and in all sorts of ways, would leave any normal person with psychological trauma.

The fact that he only trembled subconsciously already shows that he had a strong will.

Seeing Sato's timid movements, the judges all frowned in unison.

Although the movement was subtle, it was noticed by the observant Sato.

He quickly became serious.

He cannot succumb to fear!

"Sato Ryo, let's begin."

Seeing Sato gradually relax, the director's raised eyebrows eased slightly. He coughed lightly and continued, "First, let's start with the sword-drawing scene, and then the death scene."

Drawing a sword signifies physical ability and the foundation of action scenes.

As for the scenes of death, they represent the most glorious moment for this character.

The other party set up these two tests, which means that in their view, even if the acting is a little lacking, it is acceptable if these two things are present.

This is pretty much in line with what he had envisioned.

Having regained his composure, Sato felt more confident after hearing the other person's words. He nodded politely and took a deep breath.

Gradually, the boy's ordinary appearance began to change subtly with each inhale.

A genuinely chilling aura slowly emanated from the boy.

This feeling sounds mysterious, but it's not the kind of silent, colorless domineering aura. Rather, it's the feeling conveyed by the subtle expressions on Sato's face and the changes in his muscles throughout his body.

That was a habit that the boy had truly developed from the battles fought in his mind, seeping into his body.

Just like how people who have actually killed someone give off a different vibe.

The repeated deaths and battles taught him far more than any teacher could have.

Seeing Sato's expression, the director and others were still puzzled, but Chiba was the first to feel a chill run down his spine.

His eyes were fixed on Sato, as if trying to see through him.

At the same time, I couldn't help but start to look forward to the opponent's strike.

The boy gave him the feeling that his swordplay might make him a sensation.

Although those around him seemed unaware.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, the boy, who had already gotten into character, picked up the prop knife in front of him.

There are many kinds of knives. The one he was holding was a katana, a wooden katana used for practice.

The boy picked up the knife, and a sense of ease and skill welled up within him. Before long, he looked up at Shinichi Chiba.

From a status perspective, staring directly at someone so abruptly is quite impolite.

However, this gaze was too chilling, preventing anyone from having any other thoughts for a moment. All that remained was the anticipation for the boy's imminent unsheathing of his sword, and... a slight fear, all under this oppressive atmosphere.

The atmosphere inside the arena seemed to have reached freezing point, and at that moment, Sato's mind was once again filled with the scene of Chiba Shinichi charging towards him.

On the brink of life and death, the young man drew his blade.

"call!"

The wooden sword was swung, the suppressed sound turning into a crisp whistling sound. The wind from the sword blew across Shinichi Chiba's face, slightly ruffling the hair on his forehead and even getting into his eyes.

Clean and efficient is precisely the skill of killing.

"good!"

Before the director from Toei and the other screenwriters could finish their shock, Shinichi Chiba, as if he couldn't wait any longer, stood up to face the boy's pointed blade.

"Did you teach yourself?"

Chiba spoke a few quicker words as he asked.

"I learned it from Chiba-san's Shadow Legion."

People who come for auditions might say that to flatter him, but the young man's swordsmanship just now did indeed have some of his style.

Even the well-informed Shinichi Chiba felt a bit of his brain malfunction at this moment.

After all, is this kind of knife skill something you can learn by watching TV?

I don't know whether to believe what the other person says.

Of course, what the boy says is not important.

Importantly, the talent and swordsmanship displayed by the boy were a perfect fit for their "Shadow Legion".

Why were you afraid when you saw me before?

He didn't believe that someone capable of wielding such a sword technique would be so afraid of an audition that they would tremble.

Shinichi Chiba has finally voiced the question that was on the minds of the director and the others.

Sato's initial impression on them wasn't good at all, which was quite a contrast.

"It's not that I'm scared, I'm just excited to see my idol."

Sato Ryo said.

He couldn't possibly say that he had imagined being killed countless times in his mind, filled with fear.

This statement perfectly connects to the previous discussion about the Shadow Legion.

Upon hearing this, Chiba quickly put on a proud smile.

Flattery depends on the person.

The flattery of an ordinary actor who needs something from him has limited effect, because everyone knows it's not genuine.

However, it is certainly pleasing for a martial arts senior like Sato, who is considered a talented athlete, to say that he is his idol.

Hearing this, I stopped worrying about it.

Seeing the expressions on the faces of the people in front of him, Sato, though still expressionless, breathed a sigh of relief.

His reputation has turned around, and it looks promising!

Meanwhile, seeing Chiba's excitement, so different from the others' earlier auditions, the supervisors, who knew nothing about martial arts, exchanged glances.

I immediately knew who would play this role.

Although the casting wasn't solely based on Chiba's attitude, even laymen could see that the slash was truly powerful.

Compared to the two before him, he's worlds apart. I doubt even the people who come after him will be any better than Sato.

"Ahem, next up is the scene of his death."

The supervisor coughed lightly, interrupting Shinichi Chiba, who was still excitedly talking to himself.

"I'll do it!"

Chiba took over the supervisor's words and picked up the wooden sword that was placed on the other side of the supervisor's desk.

This task was originally to be carried out by staff members in a professional and bureaucratic manner.

But Chiba, eager to seize the opportunity, clearly wasn't going to let it slip by.

[Detection indicates you are about to spar with the legendary ninja, the Third Hattori Hanzo!]

[Unlock Mission: Persistence Leads to Victory]

Note: This legendary ninja lasted three rounds.

[Achievement to be unlocked: Mentor and Friend]

"..."

Sato was stunned by what he saw.

Is this even possible? This system is actually mistaking Chiba for Hattori Hanzo?

However, if it's three rounds, then it's also three rounds of mental combat.

It works!