[Ding! Use Sakakibara's Ichitō-ryu Suiluo to kill the enemy]
[Acquire 230 personal experience points, 200 experience points for the swordsmanship "Sakakihara One-sword Style", and 180 experience points for the "Mugoi Two-sword Style" swordsmanship]
[Ding! When the experience points are full, the level of the swordsmanship "Wuwo Sword Style" will be increased by 1 level, and 2 skill points will be obtained]
[Currently remaining skill points: 2 points]
[Current personal level: LV10 (770/900)]
[Sakakihara Itto-ryu level: 6th level (760/1500)]
[Wuwo-sword style level: 2nd stage (60/500)]
[Ding! The level of Wuwo Ersword style has reached level 2, and the new sword skill - "Flow" is now available. You can currently spend skill points to unlock the new sword skill "Flow"]
It wasn't until the series of system sounds in his mind fell that Ogata finally had the extra energy to listen to what everyone in the Ishikawa Kenkan in front of him was roaring about.
"Ogata Issei! You despicable villain! You used such a despicable method to kill my senior brother!"
"Give me a life for a life!"
"You despicable and shameless guy! You win in such a dirty way! Can you still be considered an upright samurai like this?!"
…
Regarding these accusations made by the disciples of Ishikawa Kenkan, Ogata's lips curved into a mocking arc.
"Despicable?"
Ogata said softly.
"Being mean and shameless is just an excuse for losers. As long as you can win, no matter what you do, it is right."
Ogata's words are tantamount to adding fuel to the fire.
The people who were already furious because of the killing in Yuanshan pulled out their sabers one after another.
The moment everyone at the Ishikawa Kenkan drew their sabers, everyone at the Sakakihara Kenkan, led by Hanbei, also drew out their sabers.
"Everyone, stand down!" Hanbei shouted at the disciples of the Ishikawa Sword Hall.
"What are you doing here!" Ishikawa Bingma arrived belatedly at this time, "Please take the knife back quickly!"
Ishikawa Hyōma's words were harsh in tone.
But the already angry disciples of Ishikawa Sword Hall could no longer listen to their master's words.
They clenched the sabers in their hands, glared fiercely at Ogata, who was protected by everyone at the Sakakihara Kenkan, and vowed to kill Ogata to avenge Toyama's murder.
The masters and apprentices of the Sakakibara Sword Hall also vowed to protect Ogata.
Just as a big melee is about to break out——
"enough!"
A loud and powerful shout suddenly exploded.
Affected by this powerful shout, most of the strong murderous aura in the arena dissipated, and everyone on the arena turned their heads in response to the sound.
The owner of this big drink was naturally the elder in the audience - Kuranagi.
Kuronaga stood up from his small stool at this time and scanned the people in the competition field with his dull eyes.
"Take the knife back!"
"Are you planning to start a scuffle under my nose?"
"Everyone has watched the whole battle just now."
"Every sword strike from Toyama-kun is fatal. Every sword strike is aimed at taking Ogata-kun's life."
"Since you fight with the intention of killing the opponent, you must also be prepared to be killed."
"Toyama-kun wanted to kill Ogata-kun, but because he was not good at swordsmanship, he was killed by Ogata-kun instead - this is reasonable and irrefutable."
As soon as Kurunaga finished speaking, some dignitaries in the audience echoed:
"That's right. What the boss said makes sense."
"Both of them have taken out real swords to compete. There will definitely be casualties."
"If you are not good at swordsmanship, you will be killed by your opponent - this is reasonable and I don't think there is anything to criticize."
…
Those who echoed Kuronaga's words did not necessarily agree with what Kuronaga just said.
The reason why they agreed with Kuronaga was purely to gain favor with him and get close to him.
Everyone in the Ishikawa Sword Hall clearly heard that Kuronaga intended to protect Ogata, so they all looked anxious.
"My lord!" shouted one of the disciples of the Ishikawa Sword Hall, "This Ogata Issei used such a despicable method to win! We really can't bear it!"
"Despicable?" As soon as the disciple finished speaking, Kuranagi sneered a few times as if he had heard some funny joke, "Ogata-kun just said it right, being despicable and shameless is just an excuse for losers.
, as long as you can win, no matter what you do, it is right."
"Must you defeat your opponent in an upright manner? This rule only applies to practicing swordplay with others in the dojo! In a real death duel, who cares about benevolence, morality, and uprightness?!"
"Put away your sword quickly! Today's competition is Ogata's victory! No one is allowed to say anything anymore, and no one is allowed to embarrass Ogata-kun in any way!"
Hearing Kurunaga's sonorous and powerful words, everyone present looked shocked.
Whether it was the masters and apprentices of the Ishikawa Sword Hall, the nobles in the audience, Hanbei, Mikami and others, all looked shocked at this time.
Even Ogata's face showed a look of shock at this time, and the look of shock on Ogata's face was also mixed with a little doubt.
As far as Ogata knew - today was just his first meeting with Kuronaga.
He really couldn't figure it out - he just met Kuronaga for the first time today, and they didn't even say a word. Why did Kuronaga protect him so much?
Although everyone at the Ishikawa Sword Hall was in a good mood, after hearing Kurunaga's "suggestion" which was no different from a threat, their anger gradually subsided, and then they sheathed their swords with a look of reluctance.
Seeing everyone in the Ishikawa Kenkan sheathing their swords, Hanbei also ordered Mikami and others to sheath their swords.
After ending a melee that was about to break out with a few words, Kuronaga turned his head and said to a servant next to him:
"Go and call Xuan An and ask Xuan An to treat Ogata-kun."
"yes!"
…
…
"finished……"
Looking at the people in the Ishikawa Sword Hall who had sheathed their swords in front of them, Ogata muttered in a voice that only he could hear clearly, and then let out a long sigh of relief.
After the nerves that had been tense just now relaxed, Ogata felt fatigue coming to him like a tide...
Ogata took out the pocket paper he carried with him and wiped off the blood, fat and other substances on the knife, then slowly sheathed the knife.
"...Renichiro Toyama is dead...the days to come...should be a little calmer..."
"Ah... people from the Ishikawa Sword Hall might take revenge on me later..."
"Forget it... let's talk about this kind of thing later..."
Ogata didn't notice.
When he relaxed his nerves and took a deep breath, Kuranagi, who was still standing in the audience, was silently watching him with intriguing eyes...
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Volume 1 "Samurai Life from Scratch" - End!
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Volume 2 "The Executioner" trailer:
"Ogata-kun, let me tell you directly, are you willing to be the executioner?"