Super Fighting Tokyo.

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In the audience, [Martial God] Yudi Dubu clenched his fists, bared his teeth and frowned, saying, "So... he couldn't even stop San Zhanli?"

"—What Miyamoto Musashi unleashed was a genuine slash!"

"..."

As Yudi Dubu said.

Looking at modern martial arts, there are quite a few schools that pursue the weaponization of the limbs, such as the Guji-ryu Karate, or the slashing style of the "Rope Breaking Technique" Hōōshō.

Even Baki Hanma, Sho Shiraki, and Kaoru, etc...

For those martial artists, cutting through bottles or wires is certainly within their capabilities, and slicing through a human body is not difficult either.

However, what they did was not a real "slash," but merely an imitation of a slashing motion, which can be considered a direction after the continuous refinement of unarmed skills.

In terms of process, it is—

Clench your fist, strike, change direction, and finally achieve "bare-handed chop".

But Miyamoto Musashi did something different—

Grip the sword, swing the sword, no sword, and finally complete the "slash without a sword".

While their ultimate states may seem similar, they are actually quite different, originating from two different sources!

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On the arena.

After Miyamoto Musashi unleashed three consecutive strikes, he returned to a standing position, his hands still loosely clenched, holding two invisible swords.

He looked at Kuroki Gensai, examining the wounds on his body. He saw that each cut was deeper than the last, leaving the Fudo Myoo statue covered in blood.

With hands clenched and swung loosely, as if wielding two swords, one can slash!

"Hum..."

Musashi pursed his lips, a slight upturn at the corners of his mouth revealing a smug expression.

Well done!

The swords and blades were polished...exceptionally well.

The realm without swords is almost here.

At this moment, it is already the eve of completing the Two Heavens Ichi-ryu style!

"Kuroki Gensai..."

Musashi murmured softly, his body emanating a demonic aura that conveyed everything without words.

Gensai Kuroki!

Faced with my Miyamoto Musashi's soon-to-be-completed swordless statue, can your Fudo Myoo statue be sculpted even more perfectly?

"—!!"

Kuroki pursed his lips and glared, his left hand wielding the [Demon Spear] in a rapid attack forward.

Swish!

Musashi dodged to the side, then swiftly slashed downwards with his left hand, using invisible sword energy to create another cut on Kuroki's forearm.

puff!

More blood splattered and dripped.

However, the next moment—

Kuroki's left hand, which he had been swinging, suddenly spread its five fingers and slapped horizontally towards Musashi's face.

lb!

Musashi was slapped across the face, and blood from both of them spurted out, exploding on the field like bright red fireworks.

Swish!

Tears welled up in Musashi's eyes, his brows furrowed, and he leaned back.

But this time, Musashi didn't fly backwards, or even fall to the ground; instead, it seemed as if he was being "pulled" back by something.

The audience stared intently—

It was noticed that the "sash" that Musashi had used to wrap his clothes had been removed at some point and was now hanging on Kuroki's right arm.

Even as it went around his right armpit, it was thrown forward and landed on Kuroki Gensai's neck!

It seems that Musashi intends to take advantage of the close proximity to wrap the black wood with his sash.

However, due to the suddenness of Kuroki's right-hand [Demon Spear], Musashi had no choice but to abandon his original plan and instead grab the sash to steady himself.

"call……"

Musashi landed on his feet, grabbed the sash and pulled back to straighten his back, shook his tearful eyes, and looked at Kuroki, who had firmly planted his feet.

Those scattered tiger eyes also turned back to normal at that moment.

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This scene caused an uproar among the audience.

Some people angrily denounced Musashi's treachery.

"Still trying to cheat?!"

"Talking about realms and such is utterly despicable and vile!"

Of course, some people were amazed by Musashi's prowess.

"They actually threw the rope in an instant?"

"Incredibly powerful!!"

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"Well……"

Musashi paid no attention to the voices, rubbed his sore face a few times, and casually loosened his grip on his sash.

"Of all martial arts, this is the binding technique."

He casually explained, "Also known as 'Rope Technique,' it's just a trivial skill, and as expected, it can't shake Kuroki Gensai's abilities..."

"Didn't the restraints succeed?"

"..."

Kuroki did not reply.

He merely trembled slightly, shaking off the sash that hadn't completely wrapped around his body.

Splash...

The sash was shaken loose.

Kuroki thrust out with his left hand, using the [Demon Spear] to sever the middle section of the sash, freeing it from his body and completely breaking free of its restraints.

It is obvious that Kuroki Gensai's [Demon Spear] is now much sharper.

Furthermore, when Kuroki returned to his stance, the audience was astonished to find that Kuroki's aura was even more stable, as if it were a natural talent.

Is this... a counterattack?

But looking at the bloody cuts on Kuroki's body, everyone present broke out in a cold sweat, and none of them dared to say anything!

"..."

Musashi gazed at Kuroki, whose appearance could only be described as "tragic," and gently exhaled a breath of hot air.

That stance has indeed become even more refined!

amazing!

Kuroki Gensai, you actually used "Miyamoto Musashi's sword" to hone yourself? Not everyone can do that!

Unfortunately...

After all, I was the one who took the first step!

Thinking this, Musashi once again made a fist with his hands and grasped two invisible swords.

Chapter 647 The Way of the Demonic Spear

Musashi looked at Kuroki, his tiger-like eyes scanning the other's stance from head to toe.

With his right toes pointing forward and his left foot firmly planted, he raised his bloodied right fist and clenched it tightly, while his left hand held its five fingers together and placed behind him.

This pose is called "Cat Stand".

Even the peerless Miyamoto Musashi couldn't help but marvel at the perfection of this stance.

Just like at the beginning of the war, it was all very ordinary...

Although it was ordinary, it had a higher level of completion, revealing the true essence of one's martial arts in the posture.

As the saying goes, "A thousand days is forging, ten thousand days is refining."

Kuroki Gensai's actions laid bare his "Way of Martial Arts," which he had put into practice, making the image of Fudo Myoo even more awe-inspiring!

"..."

Musashi's expression remained unchanged, calm and still, his eyes wide open despite the blood streaming down his face.