A youth story of a passerby at the end of the world

“Yes.” Hachiman had no objection. He glanced at the protective gear and bamboo swords placed in the corner, which he had just helped tidy up.

He thought of something and then asked, "What about those guys from before?" Those suicide squad members, who were like disciplinary battalions, were not incorporated into the executive department's organization.

"This is a regular army, we'll talk about that later, these people are enough for now." They'll definitely prioritize recruiting "good guys."

Then the only option is to send them to some of the more dangerous groups within the Organization Department, Hachiman thought to himself.

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“This is Hachiman Hikigaya, and this is Hayato Hayama,” said Genshin Uesugi, pointing to the two men to his left and right.

Everyone knows Hayato Hayama, but Hachiman only recently appeared in public, or more precisely, in the last few days.

"These two are my trusted deputies, each in charge of their respective teams," he introduced them to the crowd, lest anyone be unaware of their roles.

"Tamashita from Seaside High School will be Hayama's deputy." This was what Hayama Hayato and Uesugi Genshin had agreed upon.

Following Uesugi Genshin's direction, everyone looked in that direction.

"Please, please give me your guidance." Yu Sheng bowed nervously.

Even though I used to be the student council president, I still get nervous in this situation, especially with the person on stage.

"Dozens of zombies have already died at the hands of Captain Hachiman and Captain Hayama. Unlike most of you who are inexperienced, please treat these two with respect. Do you understand?"

"Yes!" Everyone except the three answered in unison.

This was the most direct and simple way to establish the authority of Hachiman and Hayama. Hachiman's introverted nature and Hayama's easygoing and popular image both influenced the formation of the club's atmosphere.

He didn't care how his teammates addressed him or treated him in private.

"Our Executive Department is a special operations unit formally established to carry out field missions; in other words, it's an armed group for external violence," Uesugi Genshin summarized briefly.

He shifted his posture, placing one leg on the floor and crossing the other. This change from his previous solemnity instantly made the air feel more relaxed. "I invited you all here today not only for our first meeting, but also to test your combat abilities."

"Could it be?! Minister, are you planning to teach us dual-wielding swordsmanship?" Tobe Sho couldn't hide his excitement. He had seen such unparalleled bravery on TV before, and now he had the opportunity to experience it firsthand.

However, he still respected the rules and, like a retainer speaking, placed his fists on the ground, bent down, and asked.

"Strictly speaking, what I used wasn't dual-wielding; I just used the other sword as a shield." It was a sword and shield technique used on the battlefield; he had never learned dual-wielding.

"Huh? Isn't it Niten Ichi-ryu?"

"No, you've been playing too many games." Uesugi Genshin even wanted to roll his eyes, besides, Niten Ichi-ryu only has a long sword and a short sword.

He explained the situation at the time: "The zombies were attacking so fast that I had to use two knives. It was an emergency measure I had no choice but to use. I never and will never recommend that you use two weapons when facing zombies."

"Because no matter what, it's always more flexible and powerful to have a weapon in both hands. I once wielded two knives and slashed through a street, but I didn't kill many zombies."

Many games portray dual-wielding as potentially dealing more damage when swinging the weapons in parallel, but this is not the case and is completely impractical in real combat.

However, mastering the art of dual-wielding weapons with impenetrable precision and perfect coordination is not something the average person can achieve.

"Is that so?" Listening to the firsthand account, Tobu Sho, who was both confused and impressed, widened his eyes.

A true swordsman has no weak points!

"So what I'm going to teach you is the application of a weapon, the basics of combat, and practical training."

If possible, we would add a shield to increase the margin for error.

For a proper riot shield, he would have to go to the police headquarters again. Just thinking about the dense buildings and crowds in the Central District gave Uesugi Genshin a headache, and he felt an urge to rub his Jingming acupoint.

It's true that you still have to play with knives. Everyone dreams of one day being able to travel through a fantasy world with just a knife. That's why Kawahara-sensei's "Sword Art Online" is so popular. It's the romance of youth.

The executives looked relaxed and expectant, which made Uesugi Genshin chuckle. They were so naive.

“Except for Hachiman and Hayama, everyone else go over there, put on your protective gear and grab your weapons. I’m going to test your strength first.” Uesugi Genshin pointed to the kendo club’s protective gear and bamboo swords in the corners on both sides.

So, everyone except Hachiman and Hayato Hayama got up and walked toward the corner.

"This is the kendo club, right?" Ooka whispered, picking up a mask to protect his head, throat, and shoulders.

"It fits surprisingly well." Qin Ye put on the suit and tried it on.

"Really?" Yoshiteru Zaimokuza felt a little nervous.

“That’s your own fault,” Sagami retorted.

Hachiman and Hayato Hayama had already prepared suitable sizes according to everyone's body types, while some were simply too big. Although they could be adjusted, there were limits.

"Alright." Uesugi Genshin stood in front of the calligraphy and painting at the end of the kendo club, leaning on his wooden sword.

He was afraid that the bamboo knife would break if he hit it too hard later, so the wooden knife was just right.

They stood in front of Uesugi Genshin, one or two of them dressed in kendo protective gear, while one or two of them hopped and skipped around.

"Alright, all seven of you, attack me together."

"Huh?" Tobu Sho thought he hadn't heard clearly.

Uesugi Genshin walked straight to the center of the dojo, beckoned with his finger, and said, "Come on together."

Now everyone could hear it clearly. The minister's right hand, which was holding a knife, fell down, but his demeanor gave people a feeling that he was not easy to attack.

At first, everyone looked at each other in confusion. Ooka, who was standing at the front, had no choice but to raise his bamboo sword and charge forward first.

"what!"

result.

"Boom."

He was struck diagonally at the neck, thankfully protected by his protective gear, but the impact still produced a loud thud.

Ooka collapsed to the ground.

Now I'm even more afraid to go forward...

The group looked at each other again. This time, Qin Ye swallowed hard and slowly stepped forward.

Uesugi Genshin kicked away Ooka, who was trying to get up from the ground. Ooka slid to the edge of the smooth wooden floor and was stopped by the wooden wall. He then raised the wooden sword vertically to his chest with one hand.

As Qin Ye cautiously advanced, and once he reached a suitable distance, Uesugi Genshin used a feint to lure Qin Ye's bamboo sword into a close-range attack before swiftly closing in with a horizontal slash and grappling move. Qin Ye was then struck in the back and thrown to the ground.

"Ugh..." Qin Ye collapsed before he could even react.

After being released by Uesugi Genshin, he struggled and crawled back to his companions, saying, "Too, too strong."

"What should we do...?"

"I told you all to come at me together, what are you dawdling for?" Uesugi Genshin roared.

"Yes Yes!"

"Hurry, hurry up!"

Back in the group, Ooka, panting, encouraged himself, "As long as we're together..."

The seven men surrounded Uesugi Genshin with hurried footsteps.

Behind Uesugi Genshin, Zaimokuza Yoshiteru took a step forward with the intention of launching a sneak attack, but... he made too much noise.

Footsteps reached Uesugi Genshin's ears, and he moved, deftly shifting the position of his wooden sword.

The knife in his hand, like a spear, pierced straight into his throat, sending Yoshiteru Zaimokuza flying and crashing heavily to the ground.

"Aaaaaah!!!" At the signal given by Yoshiteru Zaimokuza, the others roared and charged forward together.

Then, with a "bang," Sagami and Tamaboshi collided and fell to opposite sides.

"What?" "Idiot!" they shouted at each other as they fell to the ground.

Hachiman sat to the side, covering his face with one hand, unable to bear looking at them. "These two are really idiots."

Yamato rushed to Uesugi Genshin without any hindrance, which was a success.

Then he was suddenly pulled into Uesugi Genshin's arms, and he bent down to grab him and flip him onto the floor.

"..." Yamato stared blankly at the wooden ceiling, his mind a complete blank, trying to recall how he had collapsed...

Seeing that even a big guy like Yamato had been thrown to the ground, Hayama Hayato had a wry smile on his face. Uesugi-kun is indeed very powerful.

However, Uesugi Genshin was not shorter than Yamato; at least he was a head taller than Hayama himself and Hikigaya Hachiman.

The larger horizontal area of ​​the body makes it appear larger than Uesugi Genshin.

Without any suspense, in the midst of the chaotic battle, the seven men were knocked down and got up again and again, trying to attack, but they never managed to hit Uesugi Genshin.

The crackling sounds from the dojo never stopped until they finally ceased intermittently.

"Not bad," Uesugi Genshin said, looking at the group who barely had the strength to get up.

"Yes, the minister is too strong..." Tobe Sho gasped for breath, "The minister is too amazing."

“It’s a difference in experience.” Uesugi Genno wiped the sweat from his forehead with his sleeve. “The more you cut, the better you become.”

“No way!” Yu Sheng shook her head and retorted, “It’s just that the minister’s abilities are too high.”

"Yes, the minister is indeed worthy of being called the minister."

"Yes, the minister's kendo is truly superb."

"So the minister is indeed a hidden swordsman?"

"Sword Saint Minister." Yoshiteru Zaimokuza nodded, sitting on the ground.

"Did you see it clearly?" Uesugi Genshin asked Hachiman and Hayama Hayato, who were sitting on either side of him.

"Hmm, they really are a rabble." Hachiman's words were utterly merciless.

"Haha, everyone still needs to work hard," Hayama Hayato could only say, offering words of encouragement.

Then Uesugi Genshin achieved his goal, and by not letting the two of them join him, he wasn't confident that he could remain unharmed after they joined in.

Killing zombies with your own hands is a completely different experience. Although he, Hachiman, and Hayama are at different levels, those who have killed zombies are at a different level than others who haven't.

"Let me first correct your basic postures, everyone stand properly," Uesugi Genshin instructed, and Hachiman and Hayama Hayato also joined the group.

"This afternoon, I need to take a team out to the supermarket."

"Huh?" everyone exclaimed.

"Hmm~" Uesugi Genshin pondered, looked around, and finally called out, "Then let's go with the people from Hayama."

"No~"

I just got beaten up, and now I have to go out again this afternoon.

The minister is a ghost...

Chapter 78: First Battle

"Is everyone here?"

"Yes, everyone's here." Hayama Hayato nodded.

Behind him, Yu Sheng, Hu Bu, Ooka, and Yamato were all bundled up tightly, wearing sportswear over their school uniforms.

Yu Sheng's sports uniform must have been borrowed from someone else, because he was also wearing a green Soubu High School sports uniform.

Yamato's hands were still wrapped up, protecting them well, while Ooka's were wrapped around his legs. He and Hayama Hayato used to belong to the same club, the soccer club.

They probably couldn't figure these things out yet; it must have been something Hayato Hayama specifically told them to do after he went back.

"So, what's wrong?" Uesugi Genshin immediately noticed that Hayama Hayato looked different from usual, with a worried expression that seemed to hide the sunlight behind the clouds.

"Miss Haruno has come to see me." Hayama Hayato took a step closer, a wry smile playing on his lips.

"Didn't she contact you before?"

"Even so, this time she talked about what happened over there and asked if I wanted to go back and see my parents." This time was different; before, Miss Yang was just chatting idly, seemingly without any purpose.

"Get in the truck." Uesugi Genshin first looked at the team members standing in a row behind him, then patted the light truck. "You guys sit in the back."

That is, in the open cargo box at the back, there are only two seats in the front of the light truck.

“Since you’ve made up your mind, don’t hesitate.” Uesugi Genshin patted Hayama Hayato on the shoulder. “And you’ll drive this time.”

"Yes." Hayato Hayama breathed a sigh of relief and returned to his usual Little Sun form.

"Ha, do I have to cheer you on? You need to think this through yourself." Sitting in the passenger seat, Uesugi Genshin said to Hayama Hayato, who was wearing a seatbelt.