Chapter 144 The stunt of empty mountain flow [Thanks in a 5000-word chapter]
"Is this the opponent for this trial? Shinto Muken-ryu?" Kazuyo Sorayama asked. "That's right, Senior Sorayama. This person's name is Serizawa Kamo. He is a famous master of Shinto Muken-ryu." Fuji Ohno
replied.
"It doesn't look like much. Of course, I'm still a little stronger than you, but I'm not an invincible opponent." Serizawa Kamo felt veins popping out on his forehead. He tried hard to break away from the momentum lock and shouted: "You
Who is it, the helper they invited?"
Tomuranosuke also came closer and said politely: "Who is your Excellency?"
"Senior's name is Sorayama Kazuyo. He is my senior master of Sorayama Kian-ryu and my senior of Ohno Fuji. He doesn't like to compete in martial arts, so his reputation is not good. He just returned to Edo yesterday and now serves as the top teacher of our sect.
." Ohno Fuji hurriedly explained before Sorayama Kazuyo spoke.
Yesterday, during my communication with Kazuyo Sorayama, I learned that he had never practiced in any "existing" gym.
Although Ohno just doesn't believe that the martial arts of Sorayama Chiyo, the founder of the first generation, is the Kung Fu obtained by the gods in a dream, and he doesn't believe that Sorayama Kazuha is a random practice by himself, but how can he care so much when the sect is alive and dead! Even if he is later criticized.
If you expose it, you can at most deny it, which is better than losing the competition tomorrow and closing the gym.
Tomura Nosuke said apologetically: "Sorayama-san, Director Ono, this time because my disciple Serizawa Kamo did not abide by the test rules, we will be considered defeated. Next time..."
"Shut up!" Serizawa Kama roared, "You are a weak guy who only knows how to compromise and apologize. It is because of the existence of people like you that our Shinto Muken-ryu is only one of the three major venues in Edo, not the Edo
The household is the strongest!"
"Serizawa, you, you, you are unreasonable!" Tomura Nosuke's face turned red after being scolded by Serizawa, but there was nothing he could do to him at this time.
Serizawa looked at Ohno Fuji again and shouted arrogantly: "Master Ohno, do you dare to agree to compete with me? Or do you want to wait until I break the bones of all your disciples before you dare to show your head like an old turtle?"
"
Ohno Fuji was so insulted by a junior in public, no matter how generous he was, he couldn't help but get angry. If he didn't respond, he would never stay in Edo again, and even the entire circle of Japanese swordsmen would laugh at his cowardice. He stood up
He took off the feather fabric that represented the leader of a faction, reached out and picked up a wooden sword to fight.
However, Ichiyo Sorayama stretched out his hand to stop Ohno, took the wooden sword in his hand and said: "You are the curator and the sect leader of Sorayama Kana-ryu. How can you personally deal with a disciple of his sect?"
He turned to Serizawa Duck and said, "Do you want to continue the challenge? I can try it out a few times with you, and I won't let you down."
Serizawa Kamo actually wanted to avoid Sorayama Kazuha intentionally or unintentionally, because the way the opponent appeared just now was so amazing that he blocked his attack without even seeing the opponent's movements clearly, and the opponent's aura always made him
He has a fear of facing natural enemies.
But how could the rebellious Serizawa Kamo be frightened by a swordsman he had never heard of, Ichiyo Sorayama? Where did he come from? He had investigated all the dojos and well-known swordsmen in Edo.
It was clear, but he was sure that this was the first time he heard this person's name. Maybe he came from some remote mountainous country, although this person's temperament looked more like a minister from Kyoto...
"Humph, in that case, I will compete with you first. After defeating you, Director Ohno will probably not be able to avoid fighting anymore." Hearing Serizawa Kame's arrogant words, Sorayama Kazuha couldn't help but
The corner of his mouth curled up, "No, Director Ohno won't fight even if you beat me."
"Ah? Huh?" Everyone couldn't help being surprised, not understanding what Kazuyo Sorayama meant by this.
"Have you seen that thing?" Sorayama pointed to the plaque hanging in the lobby with the five characters "Korayama misses the flow" and said, "If you win, I can give it to you."
Serizawa laughed loudly: "Is this true?" Sorayama Kazuyo nodded seriously, Ohno Fuji also nodded with difficulty and said: "Yes, I can guarantee what Sorayama-senpai said."
Serizawa pointed at the plaque and said with a smile: "In that case, why don't you take it off now to save me from wasting time after I win."
Kazuyo Sorayama couldn't laugh or cry. This was the first time he had seen such an arrogant person. He had already demonstrated his martial arts skills several times. How could this guy have the confidence to surpass himself? He took out the long ray of light from his waist and carefully touched it.
The place where Serizawa Kamogoku's sword had been blocked just now. Seeing that there was nothing serious, he handed it to Ohno Fuji and ordered: "You can keep it for me first."
After saying that, he stood opposite Serizawa Kame and said, "Okay, let's begin." As the referee, Tomura Nosuke saw that no one cared about him. Although he was unhappy, he still said: "The trial match begins."
Facing Sorayama Kazuha, Serizawa Kame didn't dare to be as relaxed as he had been with Torataro just now. Although he didn't know how strong the swordsman opposite was, the speed at which he had just saved Torataro was not something he could compare to.
Serizawa Kamo cautiously opened his stance, pointing his wooden sword directly at Sorayama Kazuha. But Sorayama Kazuha casually held the wooden sword and stood motionless. The movements of the two were exactly the same as in the previous competition.
But the targets were changed, Serizawa Kamo became the cautious one.
Everyone in the arena watched the competition with bated breath. Ohno Fuji was especially nervous. If Sorayama Kazuha lost, he would have to pay everything, and he would be the biggest sinner of the sect!
The one who was even more nervous than Fuji Ono was actually Serizawa Kamo on the field. At this time, although he didn't make any movements, he had actually changed more than a dozen ways of using muscles, which was equivalent to secretly making a dozen moves. But every time
Before he even made a move, the other party's eyes would glance at various parts of his body, as if he was going to hit him there at any time.
After deducing it in his mind, Ze Qinya found that no matter how he responded, judging from the speed shown by the other party, he would still be unable to dodge the blow!
Serizawa was panting heavily, and his whole body was unbearably hot. A stream of hot sweat formed by sweat droplets flowed from the back of his head into his spine. Looking from behind, there was already an obvious wisp of sweat stains on the black gi.
"Is this the legendary 'eye of the sword'? Legend has it that once someone has mastered it, his eyes alone can make his opponent lose the courage to strike. However, this is a state that can only be achieved by the legendary sword master! How could it be like this?
,Ahhh, you bastard! How can there be such a master in this small sect!"
Serizawa Kamo was right. This is indeed the 'eye of the sword', but it is not something that only sword masters can master. As long as you are extremely sensitive to the opponent's aura and your judgment is extremely accurate, you can achieve this legendary ability.
Effect, but generally those who can do both at the same time are sword masters, so there is a saying that "eyes, swords, and minds" are unique to sword masters.
As a great swordsman, Kazuyo Sorayama is still far behind from being a swordsman, especially in terms of his mental state, which is far from perfect. However, due to his naturally sharp six senses, and his ability to
The talent of sensing space and time, especially since the gap in cultivation level between the other party and Sorayama Kazuha is so big, it is natural for them to have misunderstandings.
Just when Serizawa Kamo was so frightened that he couldn't move, he felt that his opponent's momentum had dropped, and his eyes were no longer staring at his body. He couldn't help but let out a breath. He heard Kazuha Sorayama say: "So it's just a fierce look but a soft heart, don't you?
Once you make a move, you will never have the chance to make another move."
Serizawa's eyes were red and his nostrils were dilated. He had never been so ridiculed in more than 20 years. Sword Master? Impossible. The other party must have used some trick that he didn't know to confuse his mind. Some
Swordsmen of the school also practice magic. As far as he knows, Yagyu Shinin-ryu also practices ninjutsu, and Katori Shinto-ryu also teaches the magic of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism... Yes, that must be the case!
He roared, gathering all his energy, energy, and spirit, trying to use his swordsman's will to break Sorayama Ichiyo's "spell"!
In the eyes of everyone in the hall, the current Serizawa Duck is the real "violent tiger", and he was just a sleeping tiger just now.
Serizawa Gamo still used the move he had just used against Torataro, a weird bottom-up thrust, but the momentum, strength and speed were several times faster!
This move is his unique skill, which is called the Hidden Dragon Strike. It means "the dragon is dormant in the sea, and the yang is lurking in the yin." Dragon belongs to yang, and the sword thrust out is like a dragon; and the muscles of the whole body change like a dragon lurking in the sea.
, silent and breathless, belonging to Yin. This
The yin and yang are gathered together and are constantly changing. The opponent is often defeated before he has time to react. He has repeatedly won in previous competitions. It is his strongest move. It is also his own move that was born out of the Shinto Muken-ryu. He created this move at his age.
The move is so amazing that even his master Saito Yakuro was full of praise for it and believed that Serizawa Kamuo has the qualifications to become a swordsman.
However, he is not what he is now after all! Compared with Kazuyo Sorayama, he is still several realms behind. He will naturally be invincible against opponents with martial arts similar to his, but at this time...
Sorayama Kazuyo was not moved at all. He only waited for the opponent's wooden sword to stab his abdomen, then he slipped and twisted to avoid it, without even intending to lift the sword in his hand. Serizawa Kamo saw that Sorayama Kazuyo did not fight back.
With the intention, he immediately retreated and re-established his posture, taking deep breaths.
"Now, I'm going to teach you the essence of Sorayama Kanzaki-ryu. To deal with tricks like treacherous moves, you should not stare at the opponent's sword, but pay attention to the opponent's muscle movements, especially the fingers and toes. Just now, his left hand was almost using the palm of his hand.
Holding the handle against the end of the handle proves that he will most likely attack with a thrust, and the possibility of changing his attack is unlikely; and the toes of his feet are raised at a high angle, and all toes except his thumbs are firmly pressed against the floor, proving that he will not be able to attack once he thrusts.
Retreat quickly, so you only need to dodge sideways and chase his head when he retreats and loses his footing." Kazuyo Sorayama said slowly.
Every time he said something, Serizawa Kamo's face became uglier. The sword style he was so proud of was broken. If word spread and everyone knew about it, how could he be famous in Edo! Damn it,
I don’t believe you can judge accurately every time!
While Serizawa Kazuo was teaching the disciples in the hall, he suddenly made a sneak attack and slashed Sorayama Kazuyo's shoulder and neck diagonally from the upper right to the lower left. Sorayama Kazuyo took a step back lightly and kept explaining, "This kind of diagonal slash will strike you."
It should be noted that if you are not sure of counterattack, it is best to block or retreat, but when retreating, be aware that the opponent may hold the sword with one hand and add an additional horizontal slash, so do not retreat in a straight line with long strides, but retreat diagonally toward the opponent in small steps.
Square the hand direction."
Seeing Kazuha Sorayama using his attacks as material to teach his disciples, Serizawa Kamo was half angry and half scared. How could he fight? The opponent's martial arts skills were much higher than his own!
But why didn't he attack? Is it because he was afraid of the power of his own school? Yes, that must be the case! Serizawa Kamo didn't consider how credible this idea was, but he would continue to attack even if he was lying to himself, because once he stopped
It is not certain whether I will have the courage to swing the sword.
"Serizawa, stop! You have already lost, how long will you continue to be shameless!" referee Tomura shouted loudly. "Shut up! I haven't lost yet, I haven't lost yet!" He was desperate.
Serizawa Kamo is like a real violent tiger, launching attacks crazily, but no matter how many moves he changes or how many techniques he uses, the opponent can always get out of the way with his not-so-fast speed. Sorayama, including Fuji Ohno, misses the masters.
Disciples, listening and watching, were dumbfounded, could this be the real secret of my martial arts? No, although it is not as thorough as Teacher Kongshan said, this is what is practiced in the school on a daily basis!
Please tell me how I can be as relaxed and happy as you are! Everyone was screaming in their hearts.
Kazuyo Sorayama, who noticed everyone's sad expressions, also felt that what he said was based on accurate judgment and body control. He thought it was easy, while those disciples had to endure years of hard work.
You can do it with practice.
Even with his own talent, didn't he practice like an ascetic for nearly thirty years? In addition to his incredible experiences and wandering on the edge of life and death many times, he reached his current state. How can it be so simple!
After thinking about this, Kazuyo Sorayama decided to end this boring competition.
Serizawa Kamo has completely lost his mind, but his moves have become more powerful, and he has even gradually entered a subtle state of mindlessness, with only an empty mountain in his eyes!
Just when Serizawa Kamo held the knife in both hands and wanted to stab straight again, Sorayama Kazuha did not dodge, but acted as if he had already known it in advance, sliding forward, charging forward, raising the sword, and slashing, a series of actions that looked like
One action: The opponent stretches out his arm and waits to be chopped by Sorayama Kazuha.
"Instant kill of one! It's my secret secret of one, instant kill!" Ohno Fuji shouted excitedly. Chiyo Sorayama, the ancestor of the first generation, recorded in detail the effect of practicing this secret. The opponent was hit as if it were sent to him.
There is no way to avoid it, there is no way to hide!
Serizawa Kamo's arm was broken. He was sweating profusely, covering his broken arm in the same position as Torataro, and stared at Kazuha Sorayama with hatred. If his arm hadn't been broken, he would have wanted to immediately draw out the real sword from his waist and fight the opponent to the death.
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"Your Excellency is highly skilled, and I, Serizawa Kamo, admire it, but I hope you can stay here. When I recover from my injuries, you will definitely come back to challenge me. Let's go!" Serizawa Kamo said the harsh words and turned to leave.
"Oh? Did I let you go?" Kazuyo Sorayama's hoarse voice carried a majesty that could not be refused: "If I lose, I will let you take away my sign. If you lose, you will stay here and let you
Your master will come here in person. If you win, I will let you go back. By the way, who is your master?"
"Baga! My master is the world-famous swordsman Saito Yakuro. What qualifications does your small gym have..." Before Serizawa Kame could finish his words, Sorayama Kazuyo's wooden sword had been slapped horizontally on him.
Suddenly, a huge bloody molar flew out of his face.
"If you still dare to speak rudely, you will die here." Sorayama Kazuyo said coldly.
Serizawa was ashamed, angry, fearful, regretful... all kinds of thoughts were mixed together. He, who had been born into a noble family since he was a child, was hit again and again today. At this moment, his teeth were even more humiliatingly knocked out. What made him most uncomfortable was that he himself
How dare you open your mouth to curse again?! Is this still the ambitious self you once were? Furious, Serizawa Kamo spurted out a mouthful of hot blood, and was stunned by the anger, and fell to the ground with a thud.
Ohno Fuji and Tomura Nosuke were shocked at the same time. The former was shocked that Sorayama Kazuha actually asked Saito Yakuro to personally come to take him and compete with him, and now he humiliated Serizawa Kamo, a senior disciple.
Presumably, Shinto Muken-ryu will never give up in the future; Tomura Nosuke was surprised that he thought that Serizawa Kamo was already a rare arrogant person, but compared with the arrogance of Sorayama Kazuha opposite him, he was not as arrogant.
just in case.
This is far from as simple as a trial match between two factions. With Saito Yakuro's current status, not to mention a small gym teacher, even the contemporary shogun Tokugawa Ieyaki respects him.
It is said that he has a huge reputation in all Japanese political circles and the kendo community.
This dojo is finished, and the inheritance of the sect will probably be cut off. Tomura Nosuke thought, but in order to maintain the reputation of his sect and save this dojo, he still reluctantly said: "Your Majesty Sorayama, if you take back your words now
, and go to our faction in person to apologize, and our faction may not pursue your arrogance."
"No, please spread my words throughout Edo after you go out." "For the sake of yourself and the inheritance of your sect, I hope you will consider it carefully..." "Please come back." Sorayama Yiye pointed to the door and returned without refusal.
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Tomuranosuke sighed, shook his head and said: "Since you are so stubborn, I will take the words to you, Kogoro, let's go!"
In the corner, Kogoro, who had been like a transparent person since he entered the dojo, stood up, bowed to Nosuke Tomura and said, "Tomura Master, why don't you let me stay here in place of Senior Brother Serizawa."
"Kogoro, you..." Tomuranosuke looked at the young man in shock. He could not have imagined that a young man with a low reputation in the faction would be so responsible.
Kogoro knelt on the ground and said sincerely to Kazuyo Sorayama: "Sir Sorayama, Director Ohno, and Senior Brother Serizawa are seriously injured. Can Shihan be brought back to Paichu for treatment? Even if his behavior is inappropriate, he has been punished after all.
, and our faction will not condone his disrespectful behavior. If he wakes up and finds that he is still detained here, his character will definitely commit suicide in public, so let me, Katsura Kogoro, stay here.