"Your center of gravity is wrong when you draw the sword." Kazuyo Sorayama, holding a bamboo branch, taught Kikuchiyo how to practice swordsmanship in a serious manner.
In Kazuyo Sorayama's view, Kikuchiyo's swordsmanship was useless except how to effectively cut people and avoid being cut.
Of course, judging from the killing effect, five contemporary kendo masters are no match for Kikuchiyo and may die together, but as opponents, masters trained in contemporary competitions will undoubtedly die. In a kendo competition with the ultimate goal of winning, their
When using a real sword to exert force, even straw mats can be cut continuously.
The swordsmanship of this era was not for competition. Its essence was to study how to kill people without being killed. It was based on taking human lives. Those rigorous postures and standard swordsmanship movements were not suitable for this era at all.
Especially when faced with sieges and sneak attacks, no one will wait for you to form your sword stance, move your sword forward in a precise manner, and draw the sword. Maybe your head will be missing before you can draw the sword according to the standard posture.
The biggest difference is that contemporary kendo competitions stipulate many parts that cannot be hit, as well as illegal hitting methods, and there are clear requirements for hitting strength. A slight scratch on the opponent's body or torso is considered an invalid attack.
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But when using a sharp real sword, just a scratch by the edge will cause a long wound, especially on the arms and legs, which seriously affect flexibility and agility. Once injured, the result may be death.
Therefore, it is impossible for Kazuyo Sorayama to follow the requirements of contemporary kendo and force Kikuchiyo to change his 30-year-old sword-drawing habit. Not to mention that it would be difficult for him to make any substantial improvement in just half a day.
Hesitate and lose your life.
But in the eyes of a master like Sorayama Kazuha, although modern kendo is incompatible with the actual life and death combat of this era, it is after all a skill that has been summarized and refined by thousands of people, especially in some basic training, its systematic and scientific nature, and
The simplicity of this era is completely incomparable.
"Do you know what your strengths are?" Kazuo Sorayama asked. Kikuchiyo scratched his head and murmured: "Aren't you afraid of death? Maybe..."
"Your advantage is your strength!" "Ah? Yes, yes, yes, I have always been very strong."
Kazuyo Sorayama said: "Your nodachi is about five feet long, but you can easily swing it with one hand; while the average sword is only 3 feet, and its weight is only half of the nodachi. The average samurai still needs to hold it with both hands. This means that you
It can have a longer strike distance and faster attack speed. If you hold the sword with both hands and strike hard, you can easily break the opponent's sword if the sword is precise."
It's been a long time since Kazuyo Sorayama spoke in such a long paragraph. His hoarse voice seemed very difficult, but a different kind of majesty came over him.
"So I'm so powerful!" Kikuchiyo said excitedly: "Then let's see if I can beat that guy Jiuzou!"
Kazuyo Sorayama frowned and shouted: "Do you think this is sumo wrestling? The sword is used for killing people, not for smashing. Even if you can lift two Kamizumi Nobutsuna with one hand, but 10 you
If you can't even touch his hair along the way, he will be killed!"
Kikuchiyo snorted and said in dissatisfaction: "I killed three bandits last time, and Jiuzang didn't have more than me!" "How many swords did you use to kill the bandits?" "Who can remember this?
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"You killed the first person in a sneak attack, so you used two swords. The first sword chopped off the bandit's left arm, and the second sword split open his head. You dodged the second bandit first.
When cutting across, the bandit held him with a knife, but you were strong, so you still cut into his waist. Then you continued to use force and almost cut off the bandit's body. In the third time, you were almost cut off by the bandit.
He stabbed him in the chest from behind, but you leaned over and hit him back, cutting off his knife-holding wrist, and finally turned around and thrust the knife into his abdomen. Am I right?"
Kazuyo Sorayama clearly described the process of Kikuchiyo killing the enemy that day. Kikuchiyo was stunned, opened his mouth wide and pointed at Kazuyo Sorayama and said tremblingly: "You, you are a human or a ghost!"
Kazuyo Sorayama ignored Kikuchiyo and continued: "But Jiuzou is like me. Every time he kills, he only uses one sword, and one blow is fatal! And there is no block in the whole process, only relying on steps and body skills to dodge. You feel that you are different from him.
How many?"
Kikuchiyo was really convinced this time, and said dejectedly: "Then I'm not very good at martial arts." Sorayama Kazuyo's purpose was to make Kikuchiyo dispel his unrealistic fantasies, not to make him lose his confidence, especially when he was about to face him.
In case of attack by bandits.
He shook his head and said: "Your martial arts skills are not bad." Kikuchiyo's face darkened again. "But if it's a real life and death fight, except for Jiuzang and I, none of the other samurai can be your opponent."
"Oh?" Kikuchiyo's eyes began to shine: "I think that guy Shichiroji's big gun is also very good." Kazuyo Sorayama didn't know what he was thinking. He just wanted Kazuyo Sorayama to use detailed and professional skills.
The theory confirms his status as the third best player in the team.
Kazuyo Sorayama nodded and said: "Yes, Shichiroji's big gun is indeed quite good, but like Kanbei, he is too cautious in his moves and can easily fall into a passive defensive situation. And you are so powerful."
The guys just restrained their style. It’s not that your martial arts are better than theirs.”
"What about those annoying guys Gorobei and Hayashida Heihachi?" "Although I haven't competed with Gorobei, I can see that his martial arts skills are not as good as Shichiroji's. His agility is the lowest among all.
He is better at using strategies to win, rather than fighting with others head-on. As for Hayashida Heihachi, his moves are too dull and he obviously has not experienced many battles."
In front of a master-level swordsman like Sorayama Kazuha, the strengths and weaknesses of masters who are much lower than him are often seen through at a glance. This is equivalent to having a God's perspective when facing the enemy.
Of course, Kikuchiyo didn't know how incredible this kind of vision was. He only felt a sense of pride in his heart: It was normal to be unable to compare with Kuzo, and he didn't expect to be able to surpass such a swordsman who had been focusing on swordsmanship for many years. But what he didn't expect was
, he was actually more powerful than those orthodox warriors who had experienced hundreds of battles, which made him feel elated.
But Kazuha Sorayama immediately poured cold water on him: "This just means that in a one-on-one duel of life and death, if you are put on the battlefield, Kanbei and Shichiroji will definitely survive the longest. This is even more than
Rokuzo. But you, Kikuchiyo, only know how to rush and fight, and you are often the one who dies the fastest."
As expected, Kikuchiyo no longer had the arrogant attitude he had just now, but he didn't care whether his fighting style could easily lead to death. He asked resolutely: "How should I train to kill more people?"
Sorayama Kazuha said seriously: "Kanbei said that bandits will come for a sneak attack at night. He has not predicted the wrong time yet, so you have to maintain your physical strength to kill the enemy. There are still three hours before dark. Among these three hours
, I only teach you how to control your center of gravity and balance with your steps."
"Ah?! I thought you were going to teach me some powerful killing moves..."
"Shut up!" Sorayama Kazuyo shouted: "Do as I say! From now on, as long as the enemy comes within your attack range, you must not rush over with a big stride. Look at my steps. This is called sending a foot."
Kazuyo Sorayama's body didn't move at all, and he was right in front of Kikuchiyo in the blink of an eye. Before he could react, he returned to his original position, his figure as light and swift as a ghost.
"This is called opening the foot." As he spoke, he remained motionless, flashing left and right a few times, alternating steps several times until he was in Kikuchiyo's visual blind spot, which dazzled him. Not to mention locking onto Kazuyo Sorayama's body, he even
It was extremely difficult for the eyes to capture his figure.
This is not to show off, but just the instinct of a swordsman. "Practice at full strength for an hour, practice at full strength for an hour, and I will attack you with a bamboo stick for an hour, and then end it. Rest and restore your strength to wait for the bandits." Ichiyo Sorayama.
He said coldly.
He has never taught others so wholeheartedly. When he taught others swordsmanship before, no one was a beginner who had not even practiced the basic steps.
Teaching Kikuchiyo this time was actually an idea that had already existed in his mind. He had also been thinking about where to start teaching Kikuchiyo in an environment surrounded by powerful enemies.
In the end, it was decided not to change Kikuchiyo's erroneous power usage habits and flawed moves, but to start with the pace. This would not delay killing the enemy, but also allow him to add some life-saving means. From this point of view, Sorayama Kazuki
Ye can be said to be trying his best, far more eager than the indifferent attitude he shows.
In the next three hours, Kikuchiyo was beaten with bamboo branches countless times, but his steps gradually gained a trace of a swordsman's.
Especially at the last moment, he was afraid of being whipped. Perhaps because of a flash of inspiration or because he was already familiar with Sorayama Kazuyo's attack methods, he actually dodged two bamboo branches that were about to hit his head!
It has to be said that Kikuchiyo, a rough guy, has a swordsman talent or a fighting talent that is a bit better than Kazuyo Sorayama imagined. He is quite self-taught. Although he has long passed the age of rapid advancement in martial arts,
What Kazuyo Sorayama can be sure of is that if he gives himself three months, he will definitely be able to change Kikuchiyo's appearance and become a first-class master of this era.