The mysterious swordsman and I ran out at the same time, as if we were in agreement.

"Huh!

Nnngh!

　Red sparks flew up from the collision of the slashes with all our strength.

　As the tense battle of Tsubajin continued.

As the tense clash between them continued, "Haaaaaaaaaa!

Noooooooooooooooooo!

　Their cries echoed throughout the quiet island.

(Gosh, what kind of stupid power are you using ......?

　I'm sure I had a fair amount of confidence in my arm strength, but the results of the battle of Tsubagazuke were evenly matched.

(......) No. I'm not sure if I'd be able to do that if I were you.

　I'm not sure what to make of it.

I'm not sure what to make of this.　Interesting. Interesting, kid!　It's interesting, kid, that your slender frame can compete with my strength. ......

　He laughed loudly and unleashed a storm of blows.

"......?

　You'll be able to duck, duck, duck, duck, duck, duck, duck.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

　(It's just a slash, but it's so powerful, .) I felt like my sword was going to break just by blocking it.

I'm not sure what to do.　I'm not sure what to do.

　He took a big step forward, hoping to launch a further attack.

　He took a big step forward, hoping to push me further.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out. ......　The first sword, the Hie!

　I countered with a blow from almost zero distance.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

　But he grabbed it with his left arm and crushed it from top to bottom.

(You're lying. ......!

　It is true that the power of the flying shadow is modest, and it is mainly used as a checking blow or, as before, a cutting back move........

　I never dreamed that I would be able to screw them over with my bare hands.

(Then how about this: ......!

　I dropped my center of gravity and slid deeper into his bosom.

I slipped deep into his bosom. "Eight swords--Yatagarasu!

　Eight sharp and mighty slashes bared their fangs.

"Eight in one swing. ...... Not bad!

　It's a good idea to take a look at the website and see if there's anything you can do to help.

(It's fast ......!)

　He was over two meters tall, yet surprisingly agile.

"There, there, there!　Not like this, kid!

"Gosh!

　And so we had a fierce sword fight, keeping our "soul armor" intact.

　How much time had passed since then?

(Okay, I think I'm about ready.)

　As I fought with him again and again, I became accustomed to his absurd arm strength.
　Now, in a simple slugfest, it's a 50-50 split.

　From here on out, it's a battle of swordsmanship and soul armor.

(......)

　I dare to create an opening on the left side to lure an attack.

"Right there!

　Then, just as I aimed, a kesa-slash to the left flank was unleashed.

(This is where I'll break down ...... at once!

　At the moment the sharp sword made contact with my body.

"Haa......!

　The dark robe was deployed at once, and the blade was repelled.

I'm not sure what to say.　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

　He opened his eyes wide at the suddenness of the situation and staggered slightly.

　I did not miss a moment of it.

I'm not sure what to do.

　I tried to kill him with the fastest Iai slash I could muster.

　The fastest slash from a perfect collapse.

(Okay, it's in. ......!

　The next moment I got a solid response.

"Sakuraga Itto Ryu -- Raiou.

　I'm not sure what to make of this.

(It's too fast (・・・・), isn't it (......)?

　(It's too fast.() ?) From that state of being more than a beat behind, he was brought to an even match.
　This move is completely beyond the limits of human beings.

　No, ...... is not the only thing to pay attention to.

(Now that move was ......!

　Just when I opened my eyes in astonishment.

"Grandpa, what the hell are you doing?

　A beautiful woman's voice sounded as if she had rolled a bell.

　When he looked in the direction of the voice, he saw Rose gasping for air.
　Behind her were Leah and the chairpersons.

　It seemed that they had heard the sound of the sword fight and rushed to the scene.



"Uh, let's see, ...... 'Grandfather' ......?

　I muttered to myself in disbelief.

"Oh, Rose, it's been a long time!　You've grown a lot in the short time I've not seen you!

　The mysterious swordsman put away his sword and gave her a very soft smile.

　In response, she slumped her shoulders and sighed loudly.

"Haha. ....... I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.

That's you ....... You'll be able to find a lot more than just a few of them.　It's called a 'blood boil'!

You're old enough to know better. ......

"Relax!　Rose is really a kind-hearted girl who cares for her grandfather!

　...... In addition to this uncomfortable exchange, she also mentioned the word "grandfather" earlier.
　It seems that the two of them are related.

I'm sorry, Allen. This man is the 16th generation of the Sakuraga Itto Ryu, Bacchus Valencia. I'm sure you've heard of it.

　Rose introduced him.

"Oh, no!　Not 'once'!　He's the world's strongest swordsman, both in name and reality!

　Bacchus laughed loudly and corrected him.

"Well, kid. You seem to know my granddaughter, what is her name?

　I was asked this question.

"Oh, yes. ...... My name is Allen Rhoddle. I've been a good friend of Rose's at the Thousand Blade Academy.

　At any rate, I politely introduced myself.