I am the protagonist

But when he looked down and saw Chrome sleeping on his lap, that impulse was extinguished.

Let's talk about it later.

Everyone who participated in this mission felt mentally exhausted to varying degrees, but none of them went back to their rooms to rest. Instead, they all returned to their respective training rooms.

"As expected, studying behind closed doors is not enough. When you actually fight against a master, the gap in practical experience is too great."

During a battle with the Phantom Knight, Yamamoto realized his own strength and also saw his weaknesses.

"The Phantom Knight can break my attacks with simple sword moves, while my moves are often ineffective and only waste a lot of my energy."

Many factors contributed to the disparity in strength during the battle.

When Yamamoto now reflects on the battle situation, he realizes that his actual combat and training are completely different.

"No matter how calm you are, it's impossible to remain completely calm while fighting."

"The transitions between sword moves were perfectly fine during training, but serious problems arose during combat."

Sword techniques are not impossible to connect; each different technique can be connected in different ways.

The Shigure Soen Style is not a rigid set of moves; rather, it allows for many different combinations of techniques.

Different combinations of moves will also produce different effects.

However, in a real fight, his opponents wouldn't let him use those connecting moves so easily.

"And the illusions of the Phantom Knight."

Speaking of that illusion technique, Yamamoto felt a headache coming on again.

This time, because Tsuna was there to suppress the Phantom Knight, he couldn't use his full strength. The illusion magic was only the kind with relatively small influence, but even that kind of illusion magic gave him a lot of trouble.

"Illusions are a real problem. If we can't overcome them, we'll be at a disadvantage when dealing with sorcerers in the future."

"This is not a good sign."

Chapter Ninety-Two: The sparring partner is Squalo

Everyone can understand the feeling of being constrained when facing a warlock.

That feeling was really uncomfortable, like being unable to unleash all your attacking methods at full power.

"Perhaps we can ask Chrome later."

In terms of illusion magic, the fact that Chrome can even make the Phantom Knight fall for it means that Chrome's illusion magic is stronger than the Phantom Knight's.

Now that Yamamoto knows this, he can take advantage of the next two weeks to conduct some illusion combat training.

Yamamoto, sitting down again, began to ponder the strength of the Phantom Knight.

"His four swords attack in unison make him very strong. With his calm mind and troublesome illusions, it would be difficult to defeat the Phantom Knight head-on."

At that moment, Yamamoto's mind conjured up an image of Tsuna catching the four swords of the Phantom Knight with just one finger.

"...This place still can't compare to Tsuna's."

"He blocked the Phantom Knight's attack with just one finger. Tsuna has become so strong."

In the past, Yamamoto knew that there was a gap in strength between him and Tsuna, but this gap was always visible.

However, since arriving in the world ten years in the future, Tsuna's strength has increased like a rocket, and recently even the rocket's exhaust flame can no longer be seen.

"Although I have also improved a lot, I still can't keep up with Tsuna's speed."

Seeing such a scene would actually be very impactful for a swordsman.

Fortunately, Yamamoto had already adjusted his mindset and wouldn't be discouraged by this.

On the contrary, this gap in strength became a driving force for him to strive forward.

"It seems we need to go further before we can see it."

"You scum, Sawada Tsunayoshi's strength is not as simple as you think."

"Ah, Squalo, you've come too."

"Humph!"

Squalo gave a cold snort, clearly annoyed.

“Scum, you seem out of step with this era.”

His aura as a swordsman was completely different from that of Yamamoto Takeshi of this era.

"You mean that? It must have changed a bit too."

Yamamoto knew what those words meant, and knowing the situation ten years later, how could he not make changes?

"I've already made my choice."

He picked up Shigure Kintoki, and that was the choice that this era needed to make, and the choice that Yamamoto needed to make.

"I see."

They were the same person, yet they made completely different choices.

Squalo could tell from his eyes that Yamamoto Takeshi had become a true swordsman.

In the end, this scumbag still chose the sword.

[Hmph, that's the right choice.]

Given their status and circumstances, what they need is nothing more than the power in their own hands and a sword that can serve as their companion.

For a swordsman, the sword is his only friend and his only reliance on the battlefield.

Swords are not the choice of swordsmen.

Swords are for gambling.

They staked their lives on the sword; if the sword failed to meet their expectations, they would face certain death.

“Scum, now that you’ve made your choice, I will teach you how to use a sword for the next two weeks.”

It's easy to reach your limit when exercising alone, but if someone is there to assist you, that limit can be quickly changed.

"Let me see your level first, you piece of trash!"

Squalo didn't hold back at all and attacked directly.

"when!"

"Oh, it's blocked."

Even at such close range, such a rapid attack was still blocked in an instant.

The basics have been raised to a very high level.

[Much better than the scum of this era.]

Squalo could clearly sense the significant difference between the Yamamoto of today and the Yamamoto of this era.

Whether it's the speed of impromptu reaction or the sharpness of the sword.

This guy's understanding of swordsmanship is far from superficial.

"...Really? This guy isn't joking."

Squalo initially thought that Yamamoto's awakening was simply due to his understanding of the situation of the times, but now it seems that this is not the case.

"If you don't block it, you might as well just cut it down."

"Nonsense! What's the point of training if you can't stop it?"

"...That's really strict."

Yamamoto was right; if he hadn't blocked that knife, he would have had to go to the infirmary.

That last strike was just a casual one, but Squalo's strength was truly remarkable.

It seems my training wasn't easy either.

If you don't take a stand, you'll definitely get hurt.

Shiyu Cangyan Liu - Shoushi - Seventh Type - Fanchui Yu!

He deflected the sword, took a few steps back, and swung the sword, which was imbued with deathly flames, to create a large amount of rain that surrounded him.

[Shou style...]

Squalo glanced at the figure in front of him and immediately turned around.

[Using the spray from the heavy rain to create shadows on the reflections of the rain, the real attack is from behind!]

He swung his sword to defend himself.

【What! ? 】

I could clearly see the sword, but all it blocked was a swarm of rainwater.

Squalo caught a glimpse of the flashing sword in his peripheral vision.

[It's May rain!]

Jump back immediately.

But after that, I jumped and felt the approaching downpour.

Swift, carrying a large amount of deathly flames, and Yamamoto charged towards him.

[Hmm... my move!?]

With just one glance, Squalo could tell that it was modified based on his own moves.

But it was precisely because he knew that it was modified from his own moves that he was even more aware of the power of this move.

[If it hits, it'll be terrible!]

Just as I was about to leave, I realized that I couldn't move my feet at all.

【when! ? 】

Some deathly flames were stuck to my feet.

This discovery brought a smile to Squalo's face.

"Hahahahaha!"

A large amount of deathly flames surged from his body.

Instead of choosing to evade, he charged forward with his sword.

"You scum, you're much more interesting than I imagined."

"Then, I'll play with you a little more seriously."

The person who felt uncomfortable at the moment when Squalo got serious was Yamamoto.

Is this Squalo's true strength?

The mountain, which was barely holding on against the onslaught of the storm, was already stained crimson.

But the more intense the situation, the stronger the smile on Yamamoto's face became.

[This is indeed very interesting.]

This world is definitely more interesting than I imagined!

Little by little, Yamamoto's attacks began to become more coordinated and increasingly aggressive.

Only through such intense competition can one begin to grow stronger.

Chapter Ninety-Three: The Relationship That Worried Two Girls

the next morning.

"Alright! Mr. Tsuna and the others just participated in a battle yesterday, so let's start by having a proper celebration for them this morning."

Early in the morning, Xiaochun was already in the kitchen preparing to show off her culinary skills.

Kyoko, who was also in the kitchen, understood Haru's thoughts very well.

"Yes, Xiaogang and the others came back from such a dangerous place yesterday, so we should celebrate properly today."

"Moreover, since Xiaogang and the others started training, everyone's appetite has become very large. Without preparing some nutritious food, they have no way to train properly."

"That's right."