Volume 2 Chapter 10 Kou Tenhou And Sou Ouka, Receiving Guidance From Shuu-Sensei
I decided to attend the meeting.
If I refuse the Crown Prince's invitation, it would be seen as rude.
That wouldn't be good for the Kou family either.
Also, I want to see what Crown Prince Rouen is really thinking by meeting him in person.
I want to observe the high officials around Crown Prince Rouen and see what kind of people they are.
This should help prevent the 'Kou Tenhou Destruction End.'
Thinking this way, I told my mother that I would attend the meeting.
"I understand. Then, take Seirei with you."
When I expressed my intention to attend, my mother said.
"That child said she wants to handle the Kou family's social events. It will be a good experience for her to see the faces of noble people."
"It's an official meeting, right? Is it really okay to bring Seirei?"
"We just need to make sure she doesn't attend the banquet. There is usually a waiting room for companions at these kinds of meetings. Seirei can wait there with Hakuyou. She should dress up so that everyone knows she is the daughter of 'General Skybear.'"
My mother smiled gently.
"Seirei also needs experience in front of people. Plus, if Tenhou praises her dressed-up appearance, Seirei will gain confidence. Then, she will be able to talk comfortably with nobles. It's necessary for socializing."
"I understand, Mother."
"Seirei, I will teach you etiquette. It will be good for expanding your world. Tenhou, stay by her side. That will probably make Seirei the happiest."
As expected of Mother. She's thinking about Seirei.
It's true that Seirei doesn't go out much.
Before attending the Kou family's social events, she should gain some experience being in front of people.
Seirei is an incredibly beautiful girl.
If she realizes that, she will gain confidence and be able to live more comfortably.
With that comfort, she should be able to communicate with others normally.
I just hope she grows up honestly.
However, caution is necessary.
In 'History of Swordmaster,' Seirei becomes the favorite of Crown Prince Rouen.
I want to avoid going down the same path.
So, I should do my best to keep Seirei and Crown Prince Rouen from meeting.
Fortunately, this time, Seirei is going to the waiting room for the meeting companions, so the chance of Crown Prince Rouen coming is low.
But... it's better to be prepared.
While listening to Mother, I was thinking about all this.
After that, the guidance from Shuu-sensei and Touri-san continued.
However, starting the next day, Seirei would be out.
She would be receiving etiquette lessons from Mother.
I would be the one to teach Seirei the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' at home.
I practice 'Beast Body Guidance' with Seirei every day.
During that time, I teach her the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
When Seirei heard about the meeting, she replied, "I want to follow you, big brother."
She had a serious expression.
For the Kou family, socializing is something Seirei really wants to do.
'I want to do what I can for the Kou family.'
'By socializing, the Kou family has taken in a wonderful young lady.'
'She is a woman worthy of the Kou family.'
It seems that being told such things is Seirei's dream.
Since Seirei is reliable, I think she will be okay.
Maybe her path is different from the game route.
I hope she can move toward the future she wishes for.
So, Seirei decided to step away from the guidance practice──
Starting the next day, Shouou and I were instructed by Shuu-sensei.
The training place is Shuu-sensei and Touri's home.
Ryougen-kun lent us the house next to Master Raikou.
Shouou and I would go there every day.
Shuu-sensei checked the 'ki' energy of me, Shouou, and Seirei.
The condition of our 'ki' energy was fine.
The results showed that Shouou is suited for 'fire' and 'wood,' while Seirei is suited for 'water.'
My special trait is 'none.'
I only have 'Divine Energy' inside my body. I don't have any normal 'ki' at all.
So, it seems that my suitability can't be confirmed.
The conclusion from Shuu-sensei was that I should just change 'ki' into whatever attribute I like and use it.
"From now on, I will teach Tenhou-kun and Ouka-kun how to use 'ki' energy."
Shuu-sensei said.
"First, you two will experience the Pressure Point Technique."
"The Pressure Point Technique, you say?"
"W-What do you mean, Shuu-sensei?"
"Do you know what the Pressure Point Technique is?"
"Y-Yes!"
In response to Shuu-sensei's question, Shouou raised her hand.
"I've heard that the Pressure Point Technique sends 'ki' into the pressure points of the opponent's body to disrupt their 'ki' flow. This can stop the opponent's movements."
"You're studying well, Ouka-kun."
"Thank you!"
"Just as Ouka-kun said, my style, 'Finger Control Art,' deflects the opponent's attacks and uses that opening to apply the Pressure Point Technique."
Shuu-sensei nodded,
"By practicing the Pressure Point Technique, you'll get better at handling 'ki' energy. It's faster to try it than to explain. Now, Ouka-kun."
"Y-yes, Sensei!"
"Go ahead and attack me."
Saying this, Shuu-sensei stood in front of Shouou.
She was in a relaxed stance, just slightly bending his knees.
Shouou held a wooden sword, while Shuu-sensei was barehanded.
She lightly extended her fingers, waiting for Shouou.
"Use the swordsmanship you learned from Raikou and try to cut me."
"N-no. I can't use sword techniques against my mentor..."
"This is an order as your teacher. Come at me."
"Yes!"
Shouou readied her wooden sword.
"I'm going! 'Five Divine Swordsmanship'!!"
Shouou charged at Shuu-sensei.
The technique he used was 'Suzaku Flame Dance'—a move shaped like a bird dancing in flames, which was Shouou's specialty.
Zeng Taiga, who received this technique, almost dropped his spear.
But Shuu-sensei──
"'Finger Control Art'──'Flowing Water'."
──easily deflected Shouou's sword──
"'Finger Control Art'──'Falling Water'."
And then, she touched Shouou's wrist and elbow.
"──Huh?"
The sword fell from Shouou's hand.
Her right arm hung limply, unable to move.
"Wh-what! Just by Shuu-sensei's finger touching me!?"
"Ouka-kun used a fire attribute technique. In response, I sent in water 'ki' to counter it. That's why the flow of 'ki' in your body was disrupted, and your arm couldn't move."
...Amazing.
So this is the 'Finger Control Art'──Pressure Point Technique.
The game 'History of Swordmaster' also had the Pressure Point Technique.
If successful, it could immobilize the opponent and capture them without injury.
However, it had a low success rate, and if you failed, you would take heavy damage as a counter──an 'hazardous skill.'
But Shuu-sensei's Pressure Point Technique is incredibly strong.
It can slow down the enemy's movements, and you can escape right after.
To survive, I definitely want to learn this technique.
"Ah, Shuu-sensei! How do I break free from this...?"
"Think about it."
"Uh, um..."
"Then Tenhou, you should think about it for Shikei."
Shuu-sensei looks at me and grins.
"What do you think you should do, Tenhou?"
"This is also training for 'ki' energy, right?"
I think for a moment, then say,
"Then I understand. Since Shuu-sensei stopped Shouou's fire 'ki' with water 'ki'... I just need to create earth 'ki' to win against water. In other words, I should use the earth attribute technique of the Kirin!"
"Uh, yeah. I got it. Tenhou!"
With her arms hanging down, Shouou took a deep breath.
She was desperately fidgeting like that.
She was trying to use the Kirin technique with her body that wouldn't move well.
After a few minutes of doing that──
"...Ha!!"
Shouou swung her right arm up.
She checked to see if she could feel it again, then opened and closed her hand.
"Thank you, Tenhou."
Saying that, Shouou wiped the sweat from her forehead.
"I was surprised. I didn't know the Pressure Point Technique was such an amazing skill..."
"Isn't there anyone in Souma Country who can use the Pressure Point Technique?"
"Yeah. There are a lot of people who use techniques that overwhelm their opponents with 'ki' energy. But with this, it doesn't matter about size, you can fight bigger opponents."
"I don't want to make you fight someone like that."
"Hehe. I thought you'd say that, Tenhou."
Shouou looked a bit shy and said,
"But I want to learn all kinds of techniques and become stronger. For the friendship between Souma Country and Aika Country. I want to achieve something that both countries will recognize and make my wish come true."
"That's impressive, Shikei."
"Hehe. It's been a while since you called me Shikei."
"Sorry. I just did it without thinking."
"It's fine. I like being called Shouou by you and Shikei too."
Saying that, Shouou smiled while squeezing the hand that had received the Pressure Point Technique.
Then, Shuu-sensei looked at me and said,
"Alright, it's your turn, Tenhou-kun. Are you ready?"
"Yes! Shuu-sensei!!"
"Just like Ouka-kun, attack with your best technique. Got it?"
"Yes. Then... here I go!!"
Since it's a good opportunity, I'll try various things.
If I just go straight at it, I'll end up like Shouou and just take the Pressure Point Technique.
So, I'll surprise her──
"'Cat's Sphere'!"
I rolled on the ground using 'Cat's Sphere' from 'Beast Body Guidance.'
While rolling, I headed towards Shuu-sensei's feet.
I kicked the ground──and activated 'Storm of the Lurking Dragon King' from 'Five Divine Swordsmanship.'
'Cat's Sphere' was a technique I used when I took back Seirei from Ryuu Gen.
It's a guidance technique, but it helped me catch my opponent off guard.
I had always wondered what would happen if I combined it with 'Five Divine Swordsmanship.'
This is a great chance. I'll give it a try.
"Using the guidance technique as a distraction!! You really are interesting!!"
Shuu-sensei easily deflected the wooden sword coming from my feet.
Then, she touched my wrist with 2 fingers.
Right after that, my arm went numb. It was Shuu-sensei's Pressure Point Technique.
I quickly used a different technique. I changed the 5 elemental attributes to cancel out the 'ki' that Shuu-sensei had sent at me.
Regaining the feeling in my arms, I readied my wooden sword──
"You're doing well. But it's still not enough, Tenhou-kun."
Tap, tap, tap.
Shuu-sensei tapped my shoulders, knees, and back.
Her 'ki' flowed into 5 points on my body──
Before I knew it, I had collapsed face down.
"Tenhou!? Are you okay!? Stay with me!!"
──I couldn't move.
My arms and legs were completely numb. Even when I tried to move, nothing happened.
"Try to break free, Tenhou-kun."
"Y-yes."
"By repeatedly releasing the Pressure Point Technique, you will get better at handling 'ki' energye. That way, your techniques will become stronger, and you'll be able to control 'Divine Energy' freely."
"Y-yes! I understand!"
"If you can't break free, just let me know. But before that, look within yourself. Understand what kind of 'ki' is inside you. Only after that will I help you break free."
Shuu-sensei is stricter than Master Raikou.
It's as if there's an enemy somewhere that I need to defeat, and she's desperately trying to teach me how to fight back.
I focused on my breathing.
Inside my body, Shuu-sensei's 'ki' was stuck like a wedge.
I began to circulate my 'ki' energy to cancel it out.
My whole body is numb, so I can't use the 'Five Divine Swordsmanship' techniques. I have no choice but to use 'Divine Energy' to cancel out Shuu-sensei's 'ki.' Since 'Divine Energy' has all attributes, I should be able to convert it to 'Wood' or 'Water.'
Speaking of which, when I took the exam before, Master Raikou said,
"Try becoming the Four Gods."
──Just memorizing the techniques isn't enough.
──You need to fully become Seiryuu dragon, Suzaku bird, Byakko tiger, and Genbu turtle.
──'Beast Body Guidance' is meant for that.
If I follow Master Raikou's teachings... by fully becoming the Four Gods, I should be able to change the 'attribute' of my 'ki' energy/inner force.
I don't need to use any techniques.
I just need to imagine the Four Gods... Five Divine Steps and fully become them.
While thinking about that, I struggled for a while.
After about ten minutes of that──
"......I have released the Pressure Point Technique."
──Finally, I was able to stand up.
It took longer than Shouou.
It seems that Shouou is better at using 'ki' energy.
"...............I-I see."
Shuu-sensei touched my wrist.
Maybe to check the state of my 'ki,' she seemed satisfied and said,
"You both did well. That's it for today."
"Thank you very much!!"
I, along with Shouou, bowed our heads to Shuu-sensei.
For some reason, Shuu-sensei was staring at my face.
Then, she cleared her throat and said,
"Well then, come inside and do the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' and 'Beast Body Guidance.'"
"Yes, Shuu-sensei!!"
"Touri is preparing tea, so drink that afterward. I want you to include Touri in the guidance too. After that, take your time to rest."
And with that, Shuu-sensei announced the end of today's training.
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