Chapter 22: The Heart of a Swordsman
Joy, excitement, sleepless nights. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
Since leaving the world of Wanderer, Arashi has not felt this throbbing from the depths of her heart for a long time. The world of the Hokage is more like a vacation for him, and the people in it are indeed strong, but that's all.
He was not interested in the development of ninjutsu at all, and the sword level of the Seven Swords of the Fog Shadow was barely eye-catching. It's Kirabi's so-called Eight Knife Stream, which is simply a joke in Arashi's opinion. Giving up flexible hands and holding a knife with the parts of the body is not a fool who sacrifices his roots.
Sasuke might have become a good sword-wielder, but his eyes and talent for ninjutsu led him to another sky. Except for not having the opportunity to compete with Konoha White Fang, Arashi really didn't have anything special to miss in Konoha days. If it weren't for Hinata, he probably wouldn't even be participating in the fourth ninja war.
For a long time, this emotion has been shrouded in Lan's heart. The so-called apex of kendo, how far is it from himself, or is it within reach? He could no longer find an opponent in his eyes, so he had to fall into a boring battle with himself.
Coming into this world, Rheinharut once ignited some interest in him, but this interest quickly turned to loss. After the first battle with the mansion, the opponent's swordsmanship level had already been guessed by him. Without those messy protections, what can the so-called Juggernaut be left behind?
Everything is different, though. The monotonous and boring days are all in the past, and Musashi and Kojiro appear again, blocking their path with their combined swordsmanship.
Great, really good. Don't think about the pinnacle of swordsmanship, and don't think about the subtlety of swordsmanship, as long as I think about defeating them, my swordsmanship can reach a new level.
"After defeating them, let's start preparing to go to other worlds. Red Lotus!" Lan thought of this in his heart, and did not intend to hide this idea, but truthfully conveyed it to his partner beside him.
"What's wrong?" This is the second time that Red Lotus has heard the words of wanting to leave from Arashi's mouth, and it is also the first time that she has felt Arashi's obsession wanting to leave so clearly.
"I discovered the wider sky. Arashi looked at the sky above his head with a smile of excitement on the corner of his mouth, "What will happen to the level of Zoro and Hawkeye?
"The thought of one of them who could beat me made me sleepless with excitement. Unparalleled in the world, it is indeed just a sentence. But as long as there is an opponent, there is still point in my sword swinging. ”
The joy revealed in Lan's words, even if Honglian just listened silently, could feel it so clearly. It felt like it had watched Arashi hold the sword for the first time, and the images of traveling through time and space overlapped with memories.
"I will be the strongest swordsman. ”
"Hahaha, Lan, you're dreaming again, you can't beat Kojiro of the village!"
"Isn't it funny? But the world won't laugh at me. ”
For some reason, the red lotus, who remembered the boring past, looked at her partner who was sitting alone on the stone, always looking up at the stars in the sky. I felt a breath of pride also surging from the bottom of my heart, and I responded heavily: "Okay." ”
Arashi laughed and flew to the surface. The karma in his hand unfolded under the moon like splashing ink, and the swordsmanship of flowing clouds and water gave birth to new vitality in the swing again and again.
"The four seas are home, there is no concern, this life is only love and death!"
After saying this, Lan raised the long sword in his hand high, a karma that was sharper than ever, as if even the sky could be cut with a single sword.
On a full moon night, the moonlight scorched the hot blood in his chest.
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"Old woman, why are you back again. Garfield looked at Ryuori who reappeared, rather irritably, "Found Barbary and them?"
Ryuori, who looked extremely ugly, shook her head, hesitated for a moment but decided to hide what she saw, and just asked, "Mistress Emilia is still inside?"
"Well, I don't know how the trial went. Natsuki kicked the stones on the ground anxiously, staring at the lights at the entrance of the cemetery. He was ready, and as soon as the lights went out this time, he would rush in and rescue Amilia.
"Don't worry. Garfield patted Nanatsuki's shoulder rarely, "Mistress Emilia, you won't be as unlucky as that white-haired ghost." ”
"En......" Caiyue nodded and was about to continue, but suddenly stood up and looked at the entrance of the cemetery.
Because of Natsuki's movements, Garfield and Ruori's eyes couldn't help but look over, only to see that in the swaying lights, Amilia's figure was walking out of the inside step by step.
Although there was a tired look on her face, the girl who walked close to them could still make people feel the joy that overflowed her. Affected by this emotion, Ruori's heart couldn't help but flash a glimmer of possibility.
"Emilia, you...... Did you succeed?" said Caiyue with some disbelief.
"Sort of. Emilia nodded noncommittally, and then said in a subtle tone, "Let's talk about the specific situation later, the trial has changed a bit." ”
Although they didn't know the meaning of the girl's words, everyone still obeyed each other's orders. After rushing all the way back to the stone house, centered on Rozval's bedroom, the trial team sat together again and began to talk.
"I passed the trial. Picking up the strong tea that Ram had specially placed in her hand, Emilia took a sip and said lightly.
"Is this true?"
"Well done, how do you say the seal is lifted?"
"Not yet. Looking at the cheering crowd, Emilia shook her head and said, "What I passed is only the first step of the trial, and there are two more trials to follow, and only when I pass all of them, the seal of the Sanctuary will be lifted." ”
"How could it be? There were two more times?" The experience of going from great joy to great sorrow suddenly made Garfield dumbfounded.
And what is even more rare is that Caiyue Pleiades did not show any special look. Rozval, who also saw this scene in his eyes, showed a silent smile.
"Yes. Emilia put down the teacup, and after knowing the situation, she was also very disappointed.
"Let me take the liberty of asking, Mistress Amilia. As the person in charge of the Sanctuary, Ryuori instinctively voiced her doubts, "How did you know about the three trials?"
"A woman named Minerva. Emilia frowned slightly. After passing the trial of 'facing her past', the woman who appeared in front of her would always remind her of Priscilla.
"Minerva?" Ryuori's eyes lit up, "the angry witch who disturbed the cause and effect of the world, brought disaster and destruction?"
That's what she called herself. Emilia smiled wryly, "It seems that there is more than one witch buried in this cemetery. ”
"Ah~ah~ I really heard it--I can't even think of it. Deliberately elongated his tone, Rozval looked at the ceiling above him, his face relaxed.
"Why would Miss Ram serve someone like you. The straightforward Garfield grinned irritably, his gaze wandering between the maid and his master.
"For people who are already seriously ill and disabled, don't say anything that falls into the ground. Ram continued as he refilled the empty teapot, "If you are too angry and let the bandaged wound reopen, it will only add unnecessary burden." ”
"I don't want to be treated like a man with a small belly in a few words, Ram-chan. Following Caizuki's speech, Rozval deliberately winked at the other party before changing the subject again, "Mistress Amilia, what are you going to do?" ”
"No matter how many trials there are, I will pass it. ”
The silver-haired half-elf looked around at everyone in the room with a determined gaze.