Year:X779 June , 18
HiroTheSwiftblade POV:
Location:TradeheavenvillageKensei(Sword Saint)Hall-
It has been roughly 500 days since I first met a disciple of my disciple.
Flashback-
Year:X778 January , 18
HiroTheSwiftblade POV:
"Spar with me."
I looked over to where and whose voice it was, I didn't even notice their presence until they announced it.
My eyes landed on a boy no older than 13 years old, don't even think he has hit that age yet.
His words were "Sparwithme", normally students would avoid me do to my harsh training or my attitude towards teaching.
However this child was different they analyzed me and knew exactly what I could offer them.
"Does that kid got a death wish!"
"Is this kid crazy!"
"S shush he can hear you."
A lot of people bicker about the young boy, who hadn't shown any weak resolve despite the criticisms.
"You are one brave kid or just some nut job."
I said to the unknown kid I then replied to the kids question.
"Fine I'll spar kid."
"The name is Takeshi!"
The kid announced his name, I then announced my name.
"My name is Hiro The "Swiftblade"
"Ready!"
Announce master Kenji who was the referee for the match.
3rd person POV:
"Ready!"
"Ready!"
The two combatants both used a similar fighting stance.
Thats drill sergeant Haruki stances Takeshi thought to himself.
Thats my stance, I never met this kid or didn't know this kid existed, why is he copying my sword technique Hiro The Swiftblade thought to himself.
•click
•clonk
Wooden sword strikes could be heard in the background clashing with each other.
Takeshi in a long time has not only gotten serious, but also has been on the defensive.Takeshi is usually the one with the offensive approach, however his opponent is forcing Takeshi to be on the defensive side.
Hiro The Swiftblade, isn't just a nickname that he claimed it was a nickname given to him by the townsfolk and even the village chief. Since the village chief and villagers acknowledge Hiro speed with a blade the village give Hiro his nickname. .Hiro The "Swiftblade".
Hiro speed with any blade had been unmatched. However this newcomer known as Takeshi has been giving Hiro The "Swiftblade", a run for his money.
This newcomer known as Takeshi is a kid no older than 13 years old, is given the village's greatest swordsman a challenge he hasn't faced in a while.
Both combatants haven't used any sort of mana enchantments , just pure raw physical abilities and sword techniques.
Hiro The "Swiftblade", is on the offensive side, giving Takeshi little to no breathing room strikes after strikes is being release any wrong move from Takeshi. The match will be no good as a loss for Takeshi.
Takeshi switches from defensive to offensive by attacking with a three hit combo strike, Takeshi first attack attempt was a diagonal strike going down to up, then the next attack was a strong vertical strike at the wooden sword of Hiro The "Swiftblade".
•click
The powerful vertical strike was meant to throw off Hiro The "Swiftblade", balance in order for Takeshi last attack to make a clean strike , however that strike was a feint to force the opponent to counterattack the strike in order to counter the opponent's attack.
Hiro The "Swiftblade", perfectly counter Takeshi third attack, then went in for an attack of his own, just as he was about to strike his years of battle experience kicked in, he pulls back by taking a step back dodging , the incoming counter strike that was delivered by Takeshi.
This move by Takeshi was originally made for drill sergeant Haruki, if Takeshi was ever able to spar with drill sergeant Haruki, then this move would have been used.
"Dammit!"
Takeshi said,Takeshi was slightly taken back by how Hiro The "Swiftblade", managed to evade the attack.
"Kid that one was a close one and how come you know my sword techniques?"
Both combatants Hiro The "Swiftblade" and Takeshi have seized the spar momentarily, words where then exchange.
"Do you know a man that goes by the name of Haruki?"
Takeshi says.
Hiro The "Swiftblade", takes in the name that was said then it clicks into Hiro head.
"Ah..you mean Ruki boy."
Dril sergeant HarukiPOV:
"Achhoo!"
What was that chilly sensation just now.
"Uh..Sergeant are you feeling well."
"Get back to Training!"
I announced to all the new patch of trainees.
3rd person POV:
"Well I learned my sword techniques from him."
Takeshi said.
"Uhh.. I see so you learned from him, now then let's take this up a notch."
Hiro The Swiftblade said.
And with that both combatants channeled their mana into physical enchantments.
Takeshi swiftly moved towards Hiro The "Swiftblade", their clashes where making all of the specters visible shock.
master Kenji who was the referee and master in his own right, is having trouble keeping up with the pace slightly.
6 minutes have passed-
6 minutes have passed and Takeshi has been slightly fatigued both physically and mentally, Hiro The "Swiftblade" had barely broken a sweat however both combatants knew the final strike will come and the victory will be decided.
•clash
•snap
•crack
Both combatants sword have been broken in half, splitting the wooden swords in half.
Takeshi then felt his entire arm burning with pain and twitches.
Hiro The "Swiftblade", plam felt a burning sensation and his hand twitched in response.
Master Kenji noticed the outcome of the final attack.
"Winner Hiro The "Swiftblade"!"
Master Kenji announced the winner.
This kid is a monster in a making Hiro The Swiftblade,thought while looking in the direction of Takeshi.
This sword master is just exactly what I have been looking for. So this is the person that taught dril Sargent Haruki , Takeshi thought to himself as both combatants locked eyes.
"I'm impressed Takeshi you've out done most people, in fact in the heat of battle I thought you were a war veteran."
Hiro The Swiftblade said complement Takeshi.
"Uh..Thank…you.."
Takeshi replied to somewhat puzzled, from the complement.
End of flash back-
Year:X779 June , 18
HiroTheSwiftblade POV:
In just 380 days he long surpassed me not only as a swordsman but also as a warrior.
Flashback back-
Year:X778 June , 3
HiroTheSwiftblade POV:
I was sparing with Takeshi with wooden sword , this kid had mange to dodge multiple of my attacks and parry my strikes when needed be.
It's been about 137 days since we first met, he was a tall kid about 162 centimeters tall has short platinum blonde hair up to his neck length.
Right now we haven't been able to catch our breath, the moment one of us slips up one of us will take the opportunity.
This kid hasn't been letting any weakness to exploit, his swordsmanship is still inferior compared to mine, however his strength, agility and speed are only slightly weaker than mine.
However something is letting him keep up with me for a while now, I don't know how or what it is. My hunch is that his reaction speed is equivalent to my sword strike speed or maybe even faster, his eyes have always been on pinpoint analyzing mode.
Takeshi has always ,strike me as the type to analyze everything, that makes him a cautious warrior.
It's been 3 whole minutes since we have been sparing until that happened.
•clash
•clink
•clack
Takeshi disarm me with a counter attack that I didn't see coming, it's like he predicted me 10-12 seconds ahead of time.
Disarming me with a sword was pretty much the best outcome he could have pulled off, simply because no one has been able to until now.
"Winner Takeshi!"
Master Kenji announced.
Well at least that's the first out of all the thousands of spars we had.
Flashback ends-
Year:X779 June , 18
HiroTheSwiftblade POV:
Now here was my last sparing session with Takeshi, my pride as a swordsman was shattered every since that one loss I haven't been able to win ,however my pride as a sensei went up, teaching my swordsman brings me such joy.
Now I'm here standing face to face with a little monster standing up at 167 centimeters tall, I can't find a single weakness in fact I'm visually 10 or 12 Versions of me attacking , I still can't see any. I was so distracted by myself that I didn't even notice that Takeshi strike had connected.
•thump
Takeshi Haruka POV:
"It looks like its your win again Takeshi."
Sensei Hiro said.
"Thank you for everything sensei Hiro, now it's time I take my leave."
I said while bowing my head.
"Okay Takeshi take care of yourself."
I waved goodbye to sensei Hiro it's been 515 days since we first met. I trained both my physical and spiritual abilities, however my swordsmanship had improved the most.
I head towards my Inn room being #23
I paid the 800 jewels fee.
Takeshi wallet before(1,659,567 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now(574,267 jewels)
(257,500- jewel fee for dojo) over the 515 days
(400,800-jewel fee for Inn)over the 515 days
(412,000-jewel fee for food)over the 515 days
(15,000-jewel fee on clothes)over the 515 days
Now time to go BHA since I have 7 bounties to cash in.
6-(C+)=15,000 jewel-bandits (bonus 2,000 jewels alive)(102,000 jewels)
1-(B+)=45,000 jewels-bandit(bonus 2,000 jewels alive (47,000 jewels)
Before taxes-(149,000 jewels)
After taxes-(74,500 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now:(648,767 jewels)
Now then time to explore Eastern side of Isvan. I need to find PoisonBoxwood-and consume a tons of its poison so it doesn't kill me.
Flashback-
1.)PoisonBoxwood- a poison like bush that can be found in both the Eastern and Western parts of Isvan,it's base color has a dark green color with dark brown stems. Rank-(A) it's the most dangerous poison located in Isvan.
End of flash back-
After I'm done searching for PoisonBoxwood and consume a tons of its poison so it doesn't kill me. I start hunting down Nagas.
Flashback-
1.)Nagas- They're creatures that have reptilian features, found in caves, waters and mountains. They're found in NorthEast regions of Isvan, ranks of (A+).
Types of Nagas-
HumanoidNagas- they have a snake body from the legs to mid upper body, their upper body from chest,arms and head are human.Rank(A) they are weaker than originals but smarter.
Original Nagas- they're large snakes with humanoid arms,Rank(A+)
End of flashback-
Since they are spices with the potential to gain an (S) class monster, and I heard their poison is that of (S) Rank ability.
End of chapter-
This chapter was more like a part 2 to chapter 28: A Lesson Of A Blade.
Word count:1,834