I teach judo in Tokyo.

Now, this Atobe Sousuke was able to completely suppress Motoko Itō from the very beginning, doesn't that mean his strength...

Tenkoji Temple has already started plotting to poach members from the judo club.

Sousuke paused slightly, smiled, and let the kendo girl go, then slowly retreated back to the starting point.

Wufang Suzi stared at the man who calmly retreated in front of her, her forehead and back covered in cold sweat.

She knew very well that if it weren't for the time limit for exchanging swords in a formal kendo competition, but rather a real sparring match...

Given the situation just now, she had completely lost.

At this point, she gained a new understanding of Atobe Sousuke's terrifying power—it was a power that absolutely could not be resisted head-on.

That's perfect, the No Outflow style isn't a style that requires a power advantage to be effective!

Her expression hardened, and she gripped the bamboo sword tightly once more, assuming a fighting stance towards Sosuke.

In Sousuke's eyes, the burning effect of the "Heavenly Sword" icon above the girl's head appeared even more intense.

Do they get stronger with each war?

He seemed to be deep in thought.

Tenkoji Temple signaled for the start again.

Wu Fang Suzi charged forward silently, his bamboo sword slashing down with lightning speed.

Sosuke maintained the exact same posture as her and launched the same attack.

Although he had not studied the Wuwai Flow, he possessed the source of the Wuwai Flow, "Nen Flow." With his top-notch dynamic vision and imitation ability, he could easily imitate the movements of Motoko Gofuku.

The two men moved as if they were cut from the same mold, and in an instant, their bamboo swords clashed together.

This time, no exchange took place.

The instant the two swords clashed, Motoko deliberately used Atobe Sousuke's force to deflect her bamboo sword, but within a very short time after being deflected, she turned around and slashed at Sousuke!

Sousuke reacted extremely quickly, blocking her slash with a similar movement and then retaliating with a similar attack!

Unexpectedly, this step had already been calculated by Wu Fang Su Zi, who then repeated the third layer of attack and defense in the same way!

Unleashed Secret Sword - Overturning Blade!

This time, with the blessing of the Heavenly Sword, Motoko Gofuku technically overpowered Sousuke Atobe!

Sosuke didn't have time to replicate the move. He hastily raised his sword to barely block, then took two steps back, intending to create distance between them.

But Motoko Gofuku's swordsmanship was incredibly sharp. She seized this rare opportunity and quickly followed Sosuke's retreating steps, unleashing a barrage of sword strikes with her bamboo sword!

Lion King Sword, Dark Night Blade, Tiger's Lair, Bird King Sword, Water Moon Sword...

The many secret swords that had not been leaked were displayed one by one in her hands, and for a time she actually made Sousuke struggle to keep up!

The audience was thoroughly entertained and amazed.

Are the two people fighting on the field really just ordinary humans like them?

Such an intense contest and numerous exchanges between the two is simply impossible to occur in a regular match.

This has long since transcended the technical scope of ordinary Kendo.

This is not competitive kendo practice at all!

If you replace the bamboo swords in their hands with real swords, you can see that they are engaging in a real fight using ancient sword techniques!

Now, relying on the special techniques of the Secret Sword, Motoko Itako, who avoids Sousuke's power advantage in a way similar to "receiving flow", seems to have really suppressed Sousuke's "power" with "technique"!

Seeing that their captain had the upper hand, the kendo club members couldn't help but cheer loudly.

With the overwhelming support, Wufang Suzi's attacks became increasingly fierce. The characteristics of the Heavenly Sword, without Wufang Suzi's knowledge, granted her the powerful ability to wield the sword accurately in any situation and exert seven-tenths of her strength.

Just when she thought she could rely on this gradually built-up advantage to win.

But suddenly, he heard Sousuke on the other side chuckle!

Immediately afterwards, Sosuke braced his right foot backward, abruptly halting his retreat, and swung his bamboo sword in a sweeping motion from his left side!

Wu Fang Suzi immediately drew her sword to meet the attack, intending to repeat her previous tactic.

But at the moment she received the sword, she suddenly experienced a force far exceeding what she could "deflect"!

Her bamboo sword was immediately deflected, and both her hands were pulled to one side.

Sousuke can even increase his power!

Oops!

Startled, Wu Fang Su Zi quickly jumped back, trying to prevent her opponent from pursuing her.

Then, to her surprise, she discovered that Atobe Sousuke had not caught up.

The man stood calmly in place, quietly watching her.

"No outside flow is indeed impressive..." Sosuke sincerely praised, "I have to say, when it comes to 'skill' in swordsmanship alone, I'm afraid I'm really no match for Gofuku-kun."

Motoko Gofuku wasn't pleased by Sousuke's praise. She simply resumed her stance seriously and said calmly, "Now, you're going to say 'but,' right...?"

“That’s right.” Sosuke laughed heartily. “Let’s decide the outcome with one move. Let’s see if your many ingenious techniques can withstand my strike…”

Motoko Gofuku didn't speak; she answered Atobe Sousuke's invitation with her actions.

She struck a similar pose to Xiaoxia again—except this time, she was holding the sword hilt with one hand, and her left hand slowly stroked the blade, finally resting on the tip of the bamboo knife.

Above her head, on the other side of the "Heavenly Sword" label, the "Evil Must Be Slain" label also appeared faintly, with the special effects of the two labels shining alternately, and her aura also rose accordingly.

This pose...

Sosuke thought of the true special move marked on the Kendo Girl's panel.

Could it be this trick?

It doesn't matter anymore...

Sosuke's smile slowly faded.

Chapter 75 No Thought

They didn't care about Wu Fang Su Zi's amazing skills and stance.

Sosuke's smile slowly faded.

The so-called "no thought" does not mean the complete absence of thought, but rather the complete absence of distracting thoughts.

At that moment, he relaxed completely, focusing all his attention on the bamboo knife in his hand.

The sounds of everything in the world seem to be drifting away from me.

At that moment, his expression became absolutely calm.

Then, holding the bamboo sword in one hand, he walked towards Wufang Suzi with an extremely ordinary, leisurely gait.

Is he just being deliberately mysterious?

Wufang Suzi gritted her teeth and prepared herself, but when she saw Sosuke suddenly walking towards her with many flaws, she felt it was somewhat absurd.

However, her mind was clear and she was determined to act regardless of whether her opponent was deliberately bluffing.

She maintained her unique starting stance steadily, filled with unwavering confidence in her next move.

Five steps, four steps, three steps—

We've reached our destination!

Wu Fang Suzi's eyes flashed, and she pushed off with her feet, thrusting out the bamboo sword in her hand with terrifying speed.

Saito Hajime, hailed as the strongest swordsman of the late Edo period, possesses the ultimate technique—the Fang Thrust!

In Motoko's eyes, the sword she thrust out seemed to transform into a shooting star, hurtling toward Sousuke's chest.

Then, she suddenly realized something was wrong.

When did Atobe Sousuke raise his bamboo sword?

The way he holds the knife... is so graceful... brimming with natural, effortless elegance...

At that moment, the bamboo sword that Sousuke held high seemed to Motoko Gofuku like a divine weapon that could cut through anything.

Swish!

Sosuke's bamboo sword swung down with a seemingly slow but actually rapid motion, striking the very tip of the toothed fang precisely!

"Crack!"

To everyone's astonishment.

Wu Fang Suzi's bamboo sword suddenly burst open from the leather part!

Amid a long series of crackling sounds.

Sousuke's bamboo sword was unstoppable, cleaving through the shattered bamboo swords of the kendo girl.

Finally, it struck hard on Motoko's mask!

"noodle!"

In that instant, even the bamboo knife in his hand broke apart under the terrifying force!

The violent shock was too much for Wu Fang Su Zi to withstand; she fell backward and into a daze.

Sosuke stood high above, holding a broken sword, silently gazing down at the dazed girl.

This is the Sword of No Thought.

This technique allows users to clear their minds and unleash the full power of their body in a very short time, with the most relaxed posture and movements.

Sosuke let out a sigh of relief and declared his victory.

"Wu Fang, you've lost."

Wufang Suzi looked up at the tall man in front of her, as if she could see his slightly teasing smile under his mask.

She felt her throat was a little dry: "That move just now... was... was...?"

She thought of the final secret sword technique of the Wuwailiu—the Wanfa Guiyi Blade.

The way that move was performed was the same as what Sosuke had just done—just an ordinary vertical slash.

(Yes, you read that right. The final move of the so-called secret sword technique from Wuwailiu has such a chuunibyou name.)

Regarding this move, not only Wufang Suzi, but even her master has always said that he has never been able to understand its mystery.

Her master once lamented, "This unique skill probably refers to the so-called 'returning to simplicity' state. I'm too dull-witted; I'm afraid I'll never grasp it in my lifetime..."

Sousuke shook his head, his voice tinged with amusement: "No, this move is called 'Musou no Ken'."

As he spoke, he stepped forward and extended his hand to Wufang Suzi.

Wu Fang Suzi was instinctively pulled up by him.

"Musou no Ken!?" Motoko Goto frowned and thought for a moment, then her eyes widened. "The lost technique of the great swordsman Itto Ittosai?"

"Perhaps..." Sosuke chuckled. "Let's not talk about that now. According to the agreement, you should become my apprentice."

“Uh…” Wu Fang Su Zi hesitated for a moment, then sighed, “I agree to become your disciple.”

Master, I'm sorry, it was my fault. I can only apologize to you when I get back!

Wufang Suzi thought to herself.

Wu Fang Su Zi has submitted her application to become your apprentice.

Sōsuke breathed a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile spreading across his face, and immediately confirmed it.

You have approved Wu Fang Su Zi's application to become her apprentice.

Please ensure they pay the full tuition fee as soon as possible and begin the course.

You will obtain an SSR-level skill—please select the skill's focus.

[Selectable direction: 1. Instrument direction, 2. Freehand direction]

(After consideration, Kendo and Judo do not adequately encompass most skills, so the description has been revised.)

After a brief moment of thought, Sousuke realized that he probably wouldn't need too many kendo skills in the short term, and quickly made a decision.

You have chosen your focus in the unarmed combat direction.