Although this competition is just a semi-public "Swordsmanship Friendship Match," a considerable number of people have come to watch.
The reason lies in the high prestige of Xuanwu Hall and its numerous close associations with individuals and organizations; most of the spectators in the "audience seats" are friends and relatives of Xuanwu Hall.
If Xuanwu Hall were competing against Shiwei Hall a year ago, it would not have attracted such a crowd.
However, the current Shiwei Hall is no longer what it used to be.
Since Shiwei Hall, under the leadership of Aoto, secured a brilliant victory over Little Chiba Sword Dojo at the "Plum Blossom Festival" half a year ago and gained widespread recognition, both its overall strength and the spirit of its disciples have undergone a transformation akin to rebirth.
Many people want to witness this with their own eyes.
