Momentum in Japanese swordsmanship is not just about staring and yelling, but a combination of a person's temperament, experience, courage, will, martial arts, mind and even some special secret techniques.
When judging the opponent's martial arts, the first thing to observe is the body shape and posture. However, all warriors who have practiced swordsmanship for a long time are almost the same. They are not as sensitive as a leaf in the sky. It is almost impossible to tell the difference. You can tell at a glance that they are weak.
Either he was working as a civil servant in the domain, or he had been killed long ago;
The second is to observe the opponent's momentum. This is the instinct left in the soul of human beings since ancient times when they struggled with nature. No matter how large the herbivore is, it cannot exude the momentum of a saber-toothed tiger. Once it senses that the opponent is an irresistible opponent,
At that time, the oppression on the soul was unimaginable. For Japanese swordsmanship, which pays special attention to the "unity of sword and heart", the integration of sword and heart, body and sword, not everyone has the courage to swing the sword.
The specialness of Kazuyo Sorayama lies in his aura that can freeze the opponent's will to resist. After passing through the Seven Samurai world where human life is regarded as trivial, and the battle royale world where there will be no psychological fluctuations after killing, the Yojimiki can freely release the murderous intention.
After the world, Kuyama Kazuyo's state of mind cultivation at this time finally completely caught up with his swordsmanship cultivation, and he became a veritable swordsman, and gradually formed his own special field.
"You are very good." Sorayama Kazuyo praised again, and then sighed leisurely: "It's a pity that it's not enough."
Being able to break through with his momentum, Shintaro can be said to have far surpassed others in the cultivation of mental skills! Compared with Fuji Ohno who dared not make a slight move, and Katsura Kogoro who stopped at a distance, Saito Shintaro has already
With the foundation of becoming a swordsman, once the external swordsmanship reaches a "subtle" level, becoming a swordsman will be a matter of course. However, this cannot be achieved in one step, and must be practiced hard for a long time.
"Sorayama-sama, you... have you already reached that point? Heaven and man are one, you can do whatever you want, you are almost invincible in your own field, the peerless swordsman..." Shintaro Saito stared at the silhouette of the man in front of him tremblingly,
Recalling the great freedom that my father was so fascinated by.
As far as he knew, after the sword master Miyamoto Musashi, no one had reached this level in 200 years. In the past 2000 years in Japan, there were only a handful of people. Basically, they were born in an era of extreme war and reached this level during the Warring States Period.
Ting Ting, Tsukahara Buden, Kamiizumi Nobutsuna, and Yagyu Sogan were all in this period.
According to his father Yakuro Saito: If you don't kill one person, you will always be an apprentice. If you kill one person, you will be called a swordsman. If you kill ten people, you will be called a swordsman. If you kill twenty people, you will be a swordsman.
, it is no longer a matter of how many people are killed.
The Sword Master is the ultimate in swordsmanship, and even he has no idea how to take the path. This is actually the main reason why Saito Yakuro gradually devoted his energy to Western science. He wanted to explore another unique path.
Kazuyo Sorayama raised the corner of his mouth, shook his head slightly, and did not directly answer Saito Shintaro's words. What kind of swordsman talk about a "junior" who is not even a swordsman? He knew that there was still a gap between him and a real swordsman! Measured by combat effectiveness.
, he may not be much worse than a sword master, but in the cultivation of the unity of heaven and man, and the realization of the great road, he will touch the threshold.
It's not that easy for a sword master!
Even Miyamoto Musashi, who established the "Two Ten First Class" and achieved the realm of "Shenwu Ahimsa", once wanted to commit suicide and become a Taoist. After being enlightened countless times by Monk Ze'an, he gave up his beloved Atong forever and sacrificed his whole body and soul to the sword.
Only then did he finally become a swordsman.
Saito Shintaro has actually determined in his heart that Kazuha Sorayama is definitely a genuine swordsman. With his father who is a swordsman as a comparison, he cannot imagine anyone other than a swordsman who can achieve such a level as him. And now.
Even if Sorayama Kazuyo doesn't admit this step, it won't work! He also has unavoidable difficulties and plans in his heart...
Seeing that Sorayama Kazuha did not speak, Shintaro did not dare to show any slightness, and still said respectfully: "Sorayama-sama, my father is not in Edo, so he may not have personally taught his disciples for a long time. He has left the training hall to me for several years.
It's been a long time, but I have already reported this matter to him, and I believe I can rush back to the dojo in a few days. My father has extended an invitation to Master Kongshan, hoping that he will come to the training hall to discuss swordsmanship with my father."
Kazuyo Sorayama didn't think too much, nodded slightly, turned to face Shintaro, "Master Saito, there is no need to be polite. This time it was due to my lack of consideration and caused unnecessary trouble to your sect. I am extremely sorry."
Saito Shintaro didn't even dare to say that, and his sense of Sorayama Kazuha was raised to another level out of thin air. He originally thought that a super master who could do such arrogant behavior must not be so easy to talk to, but he didn't expect to be so knowledgeable. In addition, the other party did not make it clear.
Refuse, that's fine, that's fine, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart.
Kazuyo Sorayama continued: "Senior Yakurō Saito's name has been well-known to me for a long time, and I will pay him a personal visit in the near future. If nothing happens, you can go."
Is this about to start chasing people away? According to the normal procedure, shouldn't I be invited to the reception room for a chat? After all, I am also the second generation of Shinto Muken-ryu, and the master of the military training hall! It seems that he is not that well-versed in affairs.
Well……
Shintaro, who was slandering in his heart, did not show a trace of disrespect. Instead, he said more respectfully: "Yes! I will restrain my disciples and will not let them be disrespectful, but... Lord Sorayama, can you please put the wooden sign outside the door..."
"Just watch and deal with it." Kazuyo Sorayama waved his hand, leaving Shintaro, who was still bowing and saluting, and walked away minding his own business.
Seeing that the two seemed to have finished communicating, Ohno Fuji wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, took a deep breath, walked a few steps quickly to Shintaro Saito, bowed with some fear: "Master Saito, I am sending..."
Saito Shintaro, who was originally respectful, watched Sorayama Kazuyo go away, then straightened up, and naturally showed a very similar expression to Sorayama Kazuyo just now, and said calmly: "Master Ono, there is no need to be polite, this matter is for my disciples
Serizawa is rude first, and there is no essential conflict between the two factions."
There is no such thing as a conflict. If Lord Kongshan, the sword master, is not here, your small gym cannot even handle a senior disciple from me! Without Lord Kongshan, your gym would have been wiped out long ago.
Sorry, it's not certain whether you low-level swordsmen can escape Edo alive, so there's no need for me, the owner of the museum, to come here in person to express my apology!
Ono Fuji breathed a sigh of relief, "Sir Saito is so generous, I am extremely grateful. Please be sure to stay and let me fulfill my duty as a landlord."
"Where's Lord Sorayama?"
"Sir, Senior Kongshan never likes to be disturbed..."
"Oh? He is truly a swordsman! Will Master Kongshan practice swordsmanship?"
Ohno Fuji shook his head in embarrassment. He had never seen him practice before, "This... to be honest, senior Sorayama should be drinking right now."
"Ah?! In addition to drinking, doesn't Sorayama-sama do other exercises?" This is considered to be asking for information, which is a very impolite behavior, but Saito Shintaro couldn't help it, and finally had a kendo that could reach the extreme.
Senior, being able to get a glimpse of his daily life might also be a great reference for himself. He glanced sideways at Ohno Fuji, who looked honest and loyal, and couldn't help but feel a strong sense of jealousy in his heart.
You, Sorayama Kian-ryu, have such a peerless master, but your martial arts skills are still so low that people cannot bear to look at them. What a waste of resources! If there is a sword master in my training hall, how can other schools in Edo survive?
What he didn't know was that Ono Fuji only learned about such a powerful senior in his sect yesterday. Even the specific realm of Sorayama Kazuha was only known by listening to Saito Shintaro's words just now. After all, the realms are too different!
"Except for drinking... oh, Sorayama-senpai likes to maintain his beloved sword over and over again, which is the peerless treasure of our sect 'Bizen Nagasaki Hikaru' that has been handed down from ancient times. Other than that, there seems to be nothing else." Ohno Fuji said.
The understanding of Ichiyo Sorayama is limited to this.
Shintaro Saito couldn't hide his deep disappointment and indescribable sadness. He had been practicing for more than thirty years, but the other person seemed to be a little younger than him. Sure enough, no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't do it? The swordsmanship was the last.
It’s still a competition for talent...
He no longer thought about this kind of problem that made him particularly depressed, "Master Ono, I will take Katsura Kogoro away. I believe Master Sorayama will not hold hostages anymore." In fact, Sorayama Kazuyo had already forgotten about this matter.
Everything was clear. In his eyes, the young Katsura Kogoro was far from qualified for his attention.
"Of course, of course." Ohno Fuji nodded repeatedly.
But what I didn't expect was that Katsura Kogoro, who had been silent all this time, suddenly took a few steps, knelt down in front of Saitō Shintaro and begged: "Master, yesterday I saw Sorayama-sama performing martial arts, and I felt deeply about the practice of swordsmanship.
I would like to stay in Kongshan to practice the practice for some time, and I hope the owner will agree."
Saito Shintaro sighed in his heart, the results of this trial between the two factions have begun to appear.
Katsura Kogoro was not only a figure that his father favored, but he also admired him very much. He originally planned to teach him carefully for a few years and then let his father accept him as his direct disciple. If he became a master of martial arts, it would not be impossible for him to inherit the training hall in the future.
, but after all, I couldn’t stay. In fact, it’s understandable, because even if I want to stay here now to receive swordsmanship instruction from Sorayama Kazuha, that is the instruction of the sword master!
Seeing Shintaro Saito not saying a word for a long time, Katsura Kogoro bowed again: "Mr. Yakuro will always be my master, and I will always be a disciple of the Shinto Muken-ryu..."
"Okay, I understand. Practice well with Master Kongshan. When you return to the sect, I will personally test your martial arts. If you don't make progress, be prepared to accept the punishment." Shintaro's expression relaxed, and then he said seriously.
Katsura Kogoro looked happy and said loudly: "Yes, senior! I will work hard to practice and I will not let down the expectations of my teacher and seniors."
Ohno Fuji was happy on the surface, but he was extremely embarrassed in his heart. I am obviously the current leader of Kongshan Nianliu and the official gym leader, so you are making a decision for me? But he didn’t dare to say this, who
Knowing that the person inside was not happy one day, he disappeared directly. He promised to stay for a few months, but he did not promise to stay in the gym for the rest of his life. And a big shot like Sorayama-senpai, it is estimated that not long after, even the shogun and even the emperor will personally summon him
Well, now that I have offended the Shinto Mu-Nen-ryu, will this sect still have a way to survive in the future...
Shintaro Saito walked out of the gym sadly. Outside the door was still a dark place of Shinto Wu Nian-ryu disciples. Under the orders of the teachers, no one dared to make any noise anymore. They just stared at the gym quietly with a serious face, and even did their best.
If something unexpected happens to the master of the gym, Saito, he will draw his sword and rush in to kill everyone in the gym.
Saito Shintaro bowed slightly towards the direction of the gym, turned around and said softly: "I have been defeated. Sorayama-sama has not even made a single move, and I have been defeated to the point where I have no power to fight back."
Everyone was shocked! Is this a defeat? What happened without even using a single move? Is "Oniichi" really that strong? If even Master Saito is not an opponent, then what do we think of this group of people?
Saito Shintaro walked to the wooden sign and wrote with a pen: "Sword Master Sorayama Kazuha-sama defeated Saito Shintaro without even making a single move."
The people below held their breath for a moment, and some even rubbed their bulging eyes, wondering if they had seen it wrong. Sword Master! That is a Sword Master! Japan has not had a Sword Master for many years. How can this empty mountain be worth anything?
How could he be called a swordsman!
You must know that Sword Master is the pinnacle of martial arts among swordsmen who focus on practicing martial arts, and it is an extremely sacred title. To be called a Sword Master, the minimum standard is to be the first to start a school, and to create a new school through one's own martial arts. The second is to conquer the world.
Be invincible and gain the respect of all swordsmen.
Usually there is only one sword master in an era, but in the past two hundred years it has become more of a title, because purely from a martial arts perspective, even those sword masters themselves know that they are far from reaching the realm of swordsmanship, but because of their martial arts
It's just the highest honorific title.
The "Kiichi" Sorayama Kazuha inside seems to be a character who appeared out of thin air. I have never heard of his deeds before. But if you think about it more carefully, he can defeat hundreds of Shinto Muken-ryu masters in a few hours, and all of them are
Defeating the enemy within one move should be something no one can do, let alone the second-generation leader Shinichiro Saito who failed and returned without even making a move. Is he really a sword master? Two hundred years later, finally,
Is anyone worthy of the title of Sword Master...
Everyone's eyes were once again focused on the sign that symbolized the shame of Shinto Muken-ryu. Their hearts felt hot, and they hated themselves even more for why they didn't come to challenge yesterday.
The name originally recorded on it was a great humiliation for the loser, but if Kazuyo Sorayama was really a sword master, the meaning would immediately be reversed. Those people were the ones who had fought against the sword master. How big is this?
glory!
Once the reputation of Sorayama Ichiyo Sword Master is established, the Shinto Muken-ryu will not be embarrassed at all, but will greatly enhance its reputation. Why does the Sword Master not fight with other schools, but condescends to compete with the disciples of my sect? He is obviously on good terms with our sect and is optimistic about it.
I am sending you kendo juniors to guide them based on their potential!
And everyone looked at Saito Shintaro with more and more respect. It was a different kind of affirmation that the sword master could not make a move. The two of them must have fought at a level that their disciples had not yet reached, such as the legendary eye-catching battle.
, Heart War, Divine War, etc. If the martial arts are too low, which sword master will spend energy to fight these, they have already been dismissed with a single sword.
There is no fool who can become the leader of a sect. Saito Shintaro had already planned to write on the wooden sign like this, and his prediction of the outcome was completely within his expectations. He knew what he was going to do just by looking at the momentum of the people under him.
Made the most correct judgment.
Although I am a big shot and cannot afford to lose, if I lose to the Sword Master, everything will be fine. Being able to face the Sword Master is an honor in itself. As for winning? If I really win, I will be the Sword Master. I will practice my martial arts.
The letters of challenge from those kendo seniors whom I know very well will be delivered to me on the same day.
However, after the reputation of "Kiichi" Sorayama Ichiha as the swordsman spread throughout Edo, I believe that within three days, I will receive invitations from those people.
According to Saito Shintaro's knowledge, Chiba Shusaku, the leader of the Beichen Itto-ryu, will definitely come! This great swordsman who was once as famous as his father, Saito Yakuro, has been basically invincible in the world since twenty years ago.
In recent years, he has been practicing swordsmanship. In terms of martial arts alone, he has surpassed his father in the hearts of all swordsmen. No one would object to being said to be the best swordsman in Japan.
It's just that it's basically impossible for people of their level to have a big fight, and their father is devoted to Lan Xue. Chiba Shusaku has privately rejected several requests for discussion. It is estimated that the other party also knows that his father is not interested in this, so he refuses.
Because of this kind of thinking, I haven't competed in person for many years.
However, through the disciples of the other professor, we could get a glimpse of his martial arts skills. At least his own Shinto Wu Nian-ryu disciples basically suffered more defeats in many trials, and their words were mostly disdainful.
Even his elder brother Tosai Kannorosuke was defeated at the hands of his son Chiba Eitaro. As a result, his brother, who was more talented than himself, suffered a huge blow and has been unable to recover since then. Every time he thinks about this, he hates Beichen deeply.
The arrogance of Yidao style.
This time, half of the reason why I publicly recognized Kazuyo Sorayama as a swordsman was to see how Shusaku Chiba and his Hokatsu Itto-ryu had a bloody head-on collision here. In this regard, those who have witnessed Kazuyo Sorayama's martial arts
Saito Shintaro is more confident than anyone else.
He took one last look at the dojo of Sorayama's Nian-ryu, and said silently in his heart: Lord Sorayama, our sect is a stepping stone for you to create the name of Sword Master, but whether you can hold on to it depends on whether you can withstand the impact of Beichen's Itto-ryu.
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Saito Shintaro picked up the big wooden sign with his name written on it and carried it on his shoulder. He said loudly to the disciples below: "Everyone, my Shinto Wu Nian was defeated in the hands of the sword master. It is an honor to lose, and Lord Sorayama also
I personally promised that after taking care of some trivial matters, I will come to visit the training hall. Everyone must practice diligently these days. I will let Master Kongshan see everyone's progress, and I will also ask him to guide everyone in person." Everyone.
There was a cheer, this is the guidance of the sword master!
"I will find someone to repair this wooden sign, and then put it in our sect's ancestral hall, where it will be passed down forever, so that the younger generations of the Shinto Mu-Nen-ryu can admire the grace of their predecessors, and always be reminded that the path of swordsmanship is never-ending!"
After saying that, he led everyone to separate the countless onlookers and strode away. The morale of all the disciples in the sect was unprecedentedly high.
The name of the swordsman "Kiichi" Sorayama Ichiha also spread among the major sects in Edo, and reached the ears of various Japanese feudal lords. It was even reported to the shogunate Tokugawa family through the intelligence of the head.
Facing this once-in-two-hundred-year-old swordsman, some people were excited, thinking it was a symbol of Japan's upcoming rise; some hoped to recruit Sorayama Kazuha immediately, even if it was only in name, which would be of great benefit to enhance their reputation; some people were heartbroken.
Some people have doubts, thinking that this is because Shinto Wu Nianliu cannot afford to lose, so they deliberately lie about the strength of their opponents and are eager to challenge them; some people are worried about whether the name of the sword master will be used once the empty mountain is established.
New science forms a trend and has an impact...
In short, because of his appearance, the whole of Japan was completely excited!