"That's right." Misaki clasped her hands together, "Although I do have this plan, I don't have enough money......"

"The day before yesterday, a friend of mine whom I hadn't seen for a long time came to me, and I entertained that friend of mine and spent a lot of money, so ...... I'm not getting enough money right now......"

"Miss Aki......" Ogata smiled helplessly, "You'll have to learn how to manage your money wisely in the future......"

"Well, I'll lend you money. But I don't have much money in my deposit. ”

Although Ogata's life was very poor, when it came to savings, he still had a little bit of it.

Misaki and Afuku, the mother and daughter, are already quite important acquaintances and friends to Ogata.

Not to mention anything else - Ogata eats and drinks so much for nothing on weekdays, and at this time Akira borrows money from Ogata, and if Ogata doesn't take out the money happily, it really can't be said.

So borrowing money is such a trivial thing, Ogata nodded in agreement without any hesitation.

Ogata reports the amount of his current deposit and asks Misaki if it is enough.

And Misaki also nodded hurriedly, indicating that enough was enough.

Then he made a pact with Ogata - Ogata would bring his savings tomorrow night.

During the day after tomorrow, Asaki took the money of the two to the Wu clothing store and personally went to buy Wu clothing that Ah Fu might like.

……

……

At the same time—

Many sword hall masters' homes and sword halls are one.

In other words, many sword halls are divided into two parts.

Part of it is open to all disciples for them to practice swords and rest.

The other part is the residence of the owner himself.

But this is not the case with the half-guards.

His home was separate from his sword hall.

Hanbei's home was built on a distance from the Sakakibara Sword Museum.

As the owner of the first hall, the half-guard is naturally not short of money in terms of living expenses.

But his home was surprisingly plain.

It's just an ordinary room.

The half-guard, who was staying at home at this time, was holding an oil lamp with a serious face.

Slowly walked towards his room.

After opening the door and entering the room, the half-guard walked straight towards the small cabinet placed at the foot of the room.

This crimson wooden cabinet is a few years old.

When the half-guard pulled out the bottom bucket, there was a "squeak" sound, and at the same time, a little dust was raised.

When the bottom bucket was pulled out, the scene inside the bucket was revealed—a thread-bound book that filled the bucket.

Analects, Book of Songs, Book of Songs, Spring and Autumn, University...... These thread-bound books are basically all four books and five classics.

The half-guard took all the four books and five classics out of the cabinet.

Revealing a book placed at the very bottom.

This book is also a thread-bound book.

But...... Judging by the yellowed cover and pages, this thread-bound book is some years old.

The half-guard placed the oil lamp that he had been holding in his left hand from the beginning on the ground at his feet.

With the help of the dim light, the half-guard used his hands to pull the book, which had been several years old, out of the cupboard.

The cautious movement was as if he was holding some fragile object.

After the book was taken out of the cupboard, the dim, wind-swaying light of the oil lamp cast onto the cover of the book.

illuminates the 5 Chinese characters on the cover of this book - no self and two knife flow.

Looking at the five Chinese characters on the cover, a slight look of nostalgia appeared on Hanbei's face.

Raise your right thumb and caress the old, yellowed cover.

It's like I'm reminiscing about something.

After I don't know how long, the half-guard, who had been silent since just now, finally whispered to himself:

"With Ogata's talents...... Do you have the ability to comprehend this set of swordsmanship......

The half-guard's tone was like asking someone else.

It's like asking yourself.

……

……

Hirose Domain, the home of Toyama Renjiro-

The Toyama husband and wife, who had just finished dinner, were now sitting on tatami mats, each doing their own thing.

Ah Shi sat on his knees and practiced calligraphy.

Japanese calligraphy is actually calligraphy.

Practicing calligraphy is one of the few pleasures that Ashar has in his daily life.

And Toyama was refilling his two sabers.

The katana is a very delicate weapon.

They need to be cared for and maintained every day.

If you neglect the maintenance of your katana, the blade of the katana will quickly develop rust spots.

"Ahh As Toyama continued to apply sword oil to his saber, he suddenly said in a loud voice, "The Sakakihara Sword Pavilion's internal competition is over. Guess who is the chief of the Sakakibara Sword Hall this time. ”

Ah Shi stopped the brush in his hand.

After thinking for a moment, he hesitated:

"Is it Ogata?"

"That's right, it's Ogata. It's the same as I guessed - the person who won the chief position this time was indeed him. ”

“…… That is to say...... The person who is going to face Dana in the god sacrifice contest will be that Ogata Yoshisa? ”

"That's right."

Yuanshan just had the oil on his knife at this time.

Yuanshan looked at the blade of his sword.

"I wish I could get to the beginning of the god worship contest...... This time, I must defeat Ogata Esai beautifully! ”

Compared to Toyama, who was full of fighting spirit, after learning that Toyama's opponent in this year's god worship competition was actually that Ogata Yisei, Ashi's face showed obvious loss.

“…… Dana. Ah Practical said in a cautious tone towards Yuanshan, "You...... I'm really sure to defeat that ......."

Before she could finish her words, she quickly shut her mouth.

Because Toyama was now looking at her with displeasure.

In order not to stop eating a slap from Yuanshan like last time, Ah Shi hurriedly stopped his mouth and didn't dare to say any more.

"Humph!"

After snorting heavily, Yuanshan said in a deep voice:

"Don't ask me such stupid questions again."

"I already said it last time - if I were to compete with Ogata again, I would definitely be the one who would win!"

"If you dare to ask me such a boring question in the future, I'm welcome."

With that, Toyama inserted the good knife back into the scabbard, then pulled out his own wakicha and began to apply knife oil to his own wakacha.

Although Toyama confidently said "I will never be defeated", Ah Shi's face still had a very strong look of worry.

Ah Shi lowered his head slightly, as if he was thinking about something.

After a long while, Ah Shi seemed to have figured out the answer to some question, and the "dark clouds" that had been accumulated on his face gradually dispersed.

……

……

After 2 days –

Hirose Domain, Ryukaya –

At this time, the drift house is temporarily closed.

Ogata, Aki, and Fuku, three people, gathered in the flow house.

"How, how......?" In a timid and at the same time a little excited, Afuku asked Aki and Ogata in front of him softly in a cautious manner, "Is it good-looking......?" ”

"It's so pretty!"

As soon as Ah Fu's words fell, Misaki was busy praising him.

At this time, Ah Fu was wearing a cherry-colored Wu suit.

This cherry blossom-colored Wu costume is a gift purchased for Ah Fu with the funds of Ogata and Misaki.