I teach judo in Tokyo.

Then, everyone saw Yagyu Tsukumo raise his hand.

He declared loudly, "If it were a real sword duel, I would already be dead, so—"

I surrender!

boom!

The audience was initially in an uproar, followed by a torrent of shouts and cheers.

Ignoring the audience's approval of his upright behavior, Yagyu Tsukumo turned to Okita Souji and said, "Okita, I didn't expect you to have a trump card up your sleeve. What's it called?"

Okita Souji, recovering from Yagyu's surrender, also revealed a hearty smile: "This move is called 'Mumei Reverse Flow,' a unique technique that I created myself, independent of my ancestor's divine skills!"

"That was truly an amazing move. I hope we'll have another chance to spar next time. By then, I won't lose to you." Yagyu Tsukumo smiled contentedly, then turned and walked briskly off the stage.

'That was truly a stunning move. It seems that Okita Souji is my final opponent in the battle to capture the flag...'

'However, before that—'

Below the stage, Atobe Sousuke and Tsukahara Soichiro looked at each other simultaneously.

"We need to take care of this person first!"

***

Chapter 189 Sousuke VS Tsukahara

Soon after defeating Yagyu, Okita Souji defeated the entire Yagyu team, taking the lead in Group A.

Then came the match between Atobe Sousuke's Tsurumine High School and Tsukahara Soichiro's Rakuzan High School.

The vanguard of both teams was Atobe Sousuke and Tsukahara Soichiro, respectively.

The atmosphere didn't immediately become lively.

The main reason is that the audience seems to still be immersed in the spectacular duel between Yagyu Tsukumo and Okita Souji.

To put it bluntly, the previous climax was a bit too much, leaving them in a daze and unable to muster any enthusiasm for the new match.

Atobe Sousuke stood calmly below the arena, while Itamoto Motoko helped him put on his protective gear.

"Motoko-chan, your master is about to go up on stage to fight that descendant of the Sword Saint. Aren't you going to give me some encouragement or something?" Despite facing a formidable opponent, Sousuke didn't seem nervous at all, and even had the leisure to flirt with the kendo girl.

The kendo girl looked up at him and said coldly, "Master, I just saw you fight your master yesterday. Even if you only used half... or even a third of your strength in that battle, Tsukahara Souichirou wouldn't have lasted a single round against you. I can't think of any reason to encourage you."

"Uh... Motoko, do you have to be so direct?" Sousuke gave an awkward smile.

Relying on his thick skin, he relentlessly pressed on, "The reasons are quite easy to come up with. It's not just about Tsukahara. If I, the teacher, defeat both Tsukahara and Okita and seize the Jade Dragon Flag, how about Motoko grants me one request as a prize?"

Motoko Gofuku didn't say anything, but silently tied the straps to his protective gear.

Then, after tying the straps and completing the inspection, she turned her head and said calmly, "If the request isn't too unreasonable..."

Hmm! ? Is there a chance?

Atobe Sousuke immediately perked up and pressed his advantage: "Then it's settled! The request won't be unreasonable at all; it's something Motoko can easily do~"

"Um......"

Motoko Goto kept her face turned away from Sousuke, but there was a faint pink tinge on her cheeks.

"Hehehe!" Sosuke grinned heartily, then quickly put on his face armor and picked up his bamboo sword.

Stimulated by the "prize," he felt that his mental and physical strength had been enhanced.

He didn't need to look to know that the word "Martial Arts" above his head was burning fiercely.

Then, let me surprise everyone here!

"Let's go." He patted the kendo girl's head, then confidently walked towards the stage with his teammates.

The two teams stood together as instructed by the referee, with Sousuke in the forward position facing Tsukahara, who was also in the forward position on the opposite side.

Through the gaps in the mask, he could see the burning fighting spirit in the other's eyes.

After the ceremony, the other players from both teams left the field, leaving only the forwards to squat in their respective starting positions.

After finishing his match, Tenkoji Kenji asked Itamoto Motoko next to him with a nervous look, "Itamoto, do you think Atobe has any chance of defeating this guy who's supposed to be one of the strongest swordsmen in high school?"

Motoko's cheeks were slightly flushed as she regretted her sudden impulse to agree to Atobe Sousuke's "gift."

She could guess exactly what kind of prize this perverted teacher could come up with.

Hopefully, he won't go too far, like making me cook while only wearing an apron and then serve him meals...

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became. When faced with Tenkoji's question, she simply said irritably, "Minister, you have greatly underestimated Atobe-sensei's strength. If he really put his strength into it, Tsukahara could probably win easily with one hand... He's just here to have fun."

"Huh!?" Tenkoji Kenji was completely dumbfounded, not even caring about Gofuku's bad tone, and hurriedly asked, "Gofuku, is what you said true? Is Atobe really that strong?"

“Strong, extremely strong…” Motoko Gofuku nodded coldly. “In other words, while those genius swordsmen have already surpassed the level of high school students or even professional players, Atobe-sensei is beyond the human level.”

"..." Tenkoji looked embarrassed. He felt that Gofuku was exaggerating a bit, and could only awkwardly say, "Gofuku, aren't you being a little too dramatic..."

"You'll see when you see it," said Wu Fang Suzi calmly, without any hurry.

“Okay.” Although Tenkoji Kenji still didn’t believe it, seeing how confident and calm Motoko looked, he inexplicably felt less nervous.

On the stage, Sousuke maintained his crouching posture, staring at Tsukahara Soichiro opposite him.

"Tsukahara, how about we save time and decide the outcome in one move? You should know the One-Sword Technique, right?"

Sosuke made a suggestion.

Unexpectedly, Tsukahara Soichiro was not buying it. He replied directly, "I need to see your strength first. If you are not strong enough, then there is no need for me to use my ultimate move in advance. I might as well save it to deal with Okita."

He answered quite seriously, and his words did not show any disdain for Sousuke.

However, what he said was actually quite offensive.

This guy is so direct, he's probably a bit of a simpleton.

Sosuke smiled helplessly: "Alright, I've already warned you, don't cry if you lose later."

Tsukahara Soichiro: "I have never cried in my life."

Sousuke:......

Soon, the referee's arrival on stage interrupted their conversation. He glanced at them and decisively announced the start of the match.

"Shh!"

The moment the referee announced the start, before the entire audience had even gotten into the zone.

Tsukahara Souichirou suddenly took a step forward and rushed in front of Sosuke in a second, then raised his sword to strike!

As the bamboo sword fell, it emitted a loud cutting sound, symbolizing how terrifying the power of this sword strike was.

Then, Sosuke gently parried it with his sword.

The bamboo knives clashed, producing a crisp sound.

Tsukahara's expression changed, and he immediately retreated while simultaneously drawing his sword to parry.

Just as he retreated, Sosuke seemed to have anticipated his move, taking a precise step forward and unleashing a series of slashes with his bamboo sword, each strike hitting Tsukahara's most vulnerable spot.

Tsukahara blocked nearly ten attacks in a row, but the more he blocked, the more uncomfortable he became. He was surprised to find that Sousuke's fighting style had the shadow of his old rival.

Decisive, Unparalleled Sword, Heavenly Dog Scroll...

This feeling of getting more and more uncomfortable the more you fight is a tactic of Shinkage-ryu!

I'm an expert at navigating the unpredictable nature of IPOs!

Tsukahara Soichiro's eyes widened, he roared, and raised his bamboo sword to deliver a large kesa slash.

Just use brute force to overcome skill, and you're done!

To his utter surprise, Sousuke, as if anticipating his change of tactics, unleashed a similar attack the instant he unleashed his Great Kesa Slash!

The two bamboo knives collided violently, making a crackling sound.

The next second, as if their moves had been rehearsed in advance, the two launched a fierce attack and defense using extremely similar tactics!

Xiangche, Tushen, Xiangxia, Basan, Chaiyin, Liuye...

The two advanced and retreated, dodging and weaving, their bamboo swords moving back and forth with remarkably similar techniques, as if they were disciples of the same school practicing their swordsmanship.

Tsukahara Souichirou's expression grew increasingly strange as the fight progressed. Finally, after a powerful slash, he used the momentum to retreat, asking with a look of surprise, "How come you know our Shinto-ryu style!?"

Sosuke smiled and stopped his attack: "Perfect, I know a little about it."

Kid, I know three major schools of thought, and isn't the Shinto school the ancestor of your Kashima Shinto school?

It's normal for them to look alike!

***

Chapter 190 The First Sword, Nothing More Than This!

Sousuke had already discovered it before.

Some specific, powerful attributes, in addition to providing dual bonuses to physical health and skills, also possess special effects.

For example, Wu Fang Su Zi's Heavenly Sword not only gives her extra bonuses when using swordsmanship, but also allows her to easily see through her opponent's sword moves so that she can make appropriate responses. Overall, it's as if she is acting as a swordsman on behalf of Heaven, and no matter how she fights, it's correct.

For example, Yotsuba Saki's doppelganger, Yotsuba Emi, has the extra attribute "Madman," which gradually increases her physical and technical bonuses as her arrogance increases, and also gives her greater strength.

When she uses the Golden Eagle Banner, and her Berserker stat is boosted to Berserk mode, every sweeping kick she delivers will cause unbearable pain to her opponent.

Or perhaps it's the "Yanwu" entry that Sousuke himself possessed.

Like other special combat modifiers, his modifier, in addition to enhancing his physique and skills, also comes with special effects.

To be more specific, when his skill is active, it not only allows him to master his existing skills and use them at will, but also enables him to accurately select the appropriate moves to fight his enemies.

He can also gain additional bonuses when he performs various "martial arts" actions.

He becomes exceptionally powerful whenever he fights in a way that catches his opponent off guard.

For example, use powerful techniques that your opponent has never seen before.

For example—suddenly displaying incredible physical abilities that leave opponents speechless.

For example, fighting with the same fighting style or even the exact same moves as your opponent.

Even more so—fighting in the style of a "villainous BOSS," characterized by leisurely strolls, elegant composure, and unparalleled tyranny.

How should I describe this effect? ​​It's somewhat like a "prestige boost."

in short.

The higher his prestige, the stronger he is.

Correspondingly, he must never do anything that would lower his status during a battle, such as shouting "Impossible!", or saying something meaningless like a loser, or expressing surprise or astonishment at the opponent's sudden burst of power.

If such behavior lowers one's prestige, the additional bonus effect of the entry will not only be weakened, but may even disappear.

......

In conclusion, although his Shinto-ryu swordsmanship level is not as high as Tsukahara Soichiro's Kashima Shinto-ryu.

However, with the added bonus of his "martial arts" attribute, Sosuke, who used the same moves against his opponent, displayed a level of sophistication that would astound Tsukahara Soichiro.

As a result, he ended up dominating Tsukahara Soichiro, and the scene became somewhat like a teaching session.

Tsukahara Soichiro could not bear such humiliation.

He's always been a straightforward person, and as soon as he realized he seemed to have been tricked, he immediately decided to unleash all his power to turn the tide.

The next second, his aura became incredibly violent, and he suddenly raised the bamboo swords in his hands, assuming a stance similar to the upper stance.

At the same time, in Sousuke's eyes, the words that had never appeared above Tsukahara Soichiro's head suddenly popped up.

Flesh-Severing Divine Slash!

At that very moment, Tsukahara Souichirou's speed and strength suddenly increased dramatically!

This is actually a burst-type entry that increases instantaneously.

Tsukahara Souichirou leaped over two meters and flew toward Sosuke!

First sword—Slash!

The so-called "Ichi no Tachi" is actually a lost and legendary sword technique.