Volume 2 Chapter 29 The Great Villain Of The World, Prepares To Return Home I
After that, I, Shouou, and Shuu-sensei decided to rest in a room in the fortress.
Everyone was pretty tired.
Shuu-sensei was injured from the fight with Kai Shuujaku, and Shouou and I had been using 'Divine Energy' to take down the Jinkyo Tribe soldiers.
We needed to rest for a while until we recovered.
"Are you really okay, Tenhou?"
While drinking hot water, Shouou asked.
"You got your 'Divine Energy' drained by Kai Shuujaku, right? Is there anything wrong with your body? If I could, I'd like to give you mine..."
"I'm fine. Please don't worry about me."
This was true.
I was tired, but there was nothing wrong with my body.
This was probably because I never really had 'ki' energy before.
My body remembers what it was like without 'ki' energy.
So even if I lost some 'Divine Energy,' it felt like going back to how I was before.
It's no big deal for my daily life.
"More importantly, I'm worried about Shuu-sensei. Please don't push yourself too hard."
"Hehe. I'm a doctor. I know my own body well."
After entering the room, Shuu-sensei quickly took care of her own treatment.
She has been absorbed in reading the letter she took from Kai Shuujaku.
Even when I or Shouou call out to her, she just gives half-hearted replies.
But, this can't be helped.
Kai Shuujaku is the enemy that Shuu-sensei has been searching for all this time.
What was he thinking?
What was his intention?
Why did Shuu-sensei and Touri-san get attacked?
Shuu-sensei probably wants to know that.
"...Yeah. I mostly understand the contents of the letter."
After a while, Shuu-sensei folded the letter.
Then, she looked at me and Shouou.
"The letter didn't have any information related to 'Kyuuki.' What it had was a promise that Kai Shuujaku made with a certain organization."
"A promise, you say?"
"What kind of organization is it, Mentor?"
"This is important. You both should know about it."
With that, Shuu-sensei began to explain the contents of the letter.
Kai Shuujaku was acting under the orders of a certain organization.
The name of the organization is 'Golden Feather Syndicate.'
It seems that this organization is widely spreading the story that 'Aika Country will be destroyed.'
'According to the prophecy, Aika Country will eventually collapse, and chaos will come.'
'For the sake of the people, we must quickly end the chaos.'
'We need to gather power for that purpose.'
──Those words were written in the letter.
The organization that Kai Shuujaku belongs to, 'Golden Feather Syndicate,' is acting on the premise that Aika Country will be destroyed.
And so, they desire the power to quickly end this chaotic era.
The power they sought was the 'Four Fiends Technique.'
The invasion of the 'Bokou Tribe' was supposed to happen much later.
The situation changed when Zeng Taiga, the strongest warrior of the Jinkyo Tribe, lost his arm.
The 'Golden Feather Syndicate' took advantage of that.
They whispered to Zeng Taiga, "There's a martial art that can make you the strongest even with one arm."
They stole the secret martial arts book and borrowed soldiers under the pretense of presenting it to Zeng Taiga.
Thus, the Jinkyo Tribe and Kai Shuujaku attacked the 'Bokou Tribe' village.
To obtain the martial arts secret book 'Four Fiends Technique: Chaos.'
"Are you saying that the invasion happened because Zeng Taiga lost his arm...?"
...I was the one who cut off Zeng Taiga's arm.
If that was the trigger for this invasion... does that mean I, myself, hastened the plans of the 'Golden Feather Syndicate'?
So, the cause of this incident is because I fought Zeng Taiga──
"...You're not thinking that the 'Bokou Tribe' is being invaded because of you, right? Tenhou."
Suddenly, Shouou grabbed my hand.
"If that's the case... that's not true. We fought the Jinkyo Tribe's prince because they attacked us. Tenhou and I were just fighting to protect the Crown Prince of Aika Country. We cut off his arm to protect the people. It's a shame we let him escape, but we did everything we could."
Shouou seemed to be trying to convince me as he said,
"Who would know that would lead to the Bokou Tribe's invasion?"
"...Shouou."
"If you feel responsible, that's... way too much to think about."
Shouou placed her hand on my cheek and stared at me intently.
"You're amazing. But you can't change all of fate. The world is complicated. We can't know what events will happen or how people will act. Even I never thought I would end up like this until I met you... No, wait!"
Shouou shook her head quickly.
"No one knows what will happen in the future. There's nothing predetermined in this world. Didn't Master Raikou write that in her letter!?"
"Y-yes, Shouou!!"
"Then don't make that face."
"Did I really make such a weird face?"
"You did! I watch you all the time, cough cough!"
"Shouou!? Are you okay!?"
"I-I'm fine! More importantly, Shuu-sensei, please continue the story!!"
Shouou said while covering her mouth, looking at Shuu-sensei.
Shuu-sensei had a smile on her face, as if she was watching something heartwarming.
Then, she returned her gaze to the letter and said,
"Well then, let's continue."
She started explaining again.
What Shuu-sensei found suspicious was that Kai Shuujaku had come to steal the 'Secret Book of Chaos.'
He was a user of the 'Four Fiends' technique: Kyuuki.
If the 'Golden Feather Syndicate' was gathering power, they couldn't afford to lose him.
"Maybe the 'Golden Feather Syndicate' thought that the Bokou Tribe has a user of the 'Konton technique'."
That was Shuu-sensei's guess.
The 'Bokou Tribe' was told by the hermit never to reveal the secret book.
They had all followed that rule as a tribe.
But outsiders wouldn't know that.
If there was a secret book of strong techniques, it was a martial artist's nature to read it.
So, the 'Golden Feather Syndicate' probably thought there was a user of 'Konton' in the 'Bokou Tribe' and sent Kai Shuujaku to counter them.
However, if they lost Kai Shuujaku, their plan to gather power would fall back.
Still, the reason Kai Shuujaku was used in this plan was──
"I heard that there is another user of 'Kyuuki' in the 'Golden Feather Syndicate.' Someone with much more talent than Kai Shuujaku. It seems to be a 'relative' of Kai Shuujaku. The letter said, 'That person will travel the continent with us to broaden their knowledge.' They probably didn't write the name to hide that person's identity."
A relative of Kai Shuujaku.
The important person that the organization he belongs to is holding.
That's probably Kai Yougetsu, the main character of the game 'History of Swordmaster.'
I see. So Kai Yougetsu is with the 'Golden Feather Syndicate.'
And it seems he's traveling.
If he's with the Jinkyo Tribe, I could have contacted him...
Also, Kai Yougetsu has mastered the 'Kyuuki' technique.
His father is a user of 'Kyuuki,' so it wouldn't be strange if he learned it.
But in the game, Kai Yougetsu never used something called 'Poison Ki.'
Why is that? Was it just not shown in the parameters?
Maybe the Kai Yougetsu in the game had completed the 'Four Fiends Technique'?
Is there a more powerful 'Four Fiends Technique' that made using 'Kyuuki' unnecessary?
Or is 'Poison Ki' just one of the abilities of 'Kyuuki'?
...I don't know.
Anyway, contacting Kai Yougetsu is dangerous.
If it gets out that I captured Kai Shuujaku, I'll become the enemy of the main character.
In fact, among the Jinkyo Tribe, I'm the one who cut off Zeng Taiga's arm...
Plus, I don't think I can win against Kai Yougetsu with my current strength.
I was able to defeat Kai Shuujaku thanks to Shuu-sensei's advice and Shouou's power.
If I can successfully channel 'Divine Energy,' there might be a chance... but I don't even know if Kai Yougetsu is using 'Poison Ki' in the first place...
Still... I want to at least find out where he is.
Also, I need to get a bit stronger myself.
I'll contact Kai Yougetsu after that.
"I can tell this much from the letter."
Saying that, Shuu-sensei placed the letter on the desk.
"Anyway, my revenge is over. I thought I would feel more emotional about it, but... not really. It just feels like I've put down a heavy burden..."
Shuu-sensei let out a long sigh.
"No, no, this isn't the end. I still have the job of healing Touri's wounds and having you all perform the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique'."
"'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' secret means..."
"...no way."
"Yeah. It means having you perform the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' in the most natural state."
The natural state means... as little clothing as possible.
In that state, I, Shouou, and Touri-san will close our eyes and perform the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
By doing this, our 'ki energy' will rise, and the training for the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' will be completed... apparently.
"You might be misunderstanding, but it's not like you're going to stick your bodies together for the guidance, okay?"
"...Huh? "
"...Is that so? "
"Yeah. Each of you will stand in the 4 corners of the room, facing away from each other, and just follow my instructions for the guidance. Of course, I'll be outside the room. The only problem is... we need 4 people."
"Four?"
"Why is that?"
"Because that way, we can cover the north, south, east, and west. This will complete the guidance that represents heaven and earth. So, I have a request for you, Tenhou."
Shuu-sensei looked at me.
Then, I understood what the teacher was thinking.
"Could it be... Seirei? "
"You're really sharp. That's right. I want you to convince Seirei-kun to join us."
Shuu-sensei nodded with a really happy expression.
"This kind of opportunity is rare. To have 4 users of the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' come together and create the ultimate guidance that represents the 4 directions. Plus, you're all around the same age. When people of the same generation work together, the flow of 'ki' will be smoother. I bet even Master Gyoun didn't expect such perfect conditions! "
"...Is that so? "
"It might never happen again. It's a one-of-a-kind opportunity. That's why I really want Seirei-kun to participate."
Shuu-sensei's eyes were shining.
Since it's the secret technique of guidance created by Master Gyoun, I guess he really wants to pass it on.
Yeah. I understand how he feels.
I'm learning the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' with Shouou, Touri-san, and Seirei.
Seirei is being taught by Touri-san.
Right now, Touri-san is staying at my family's home.
They're probably practicing guidance together every day.
Since Touri-san is an excellent mentor, there's no doubt that Seirei's skills are improving.
Since the guidance represents heaven and earth, it makes sense to have 4 people representing the 4 directions.
But──
"Seirei is shy. I don't think she'll join us for guidance when we have to take off our clothes──."
"I think she will."
It was Shouou who answered.
She crossed her arms and looked serious.
"Actually, if you don't invite her, you should worry about getting scolded later."
"Is that so?"
"Listen, Tenhou."
"Yes, Shouou."
"This is just advice as a friend, but... if your sister is the type to hold grudges, you definitely should invite her."
So, you mean Seirei is the type to hold grudges?
Yeah... that might be true.
In 'History of Swordmaster', Seirei was the type who never forgot a grudge.
The reason she became twisted in the first place was that her uncle, Ryuu Gen, sold her off.
If I secretly practiced the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' without telling Seirei, and if that turned out to be something she couldn't forgive... she might hold a grudge for over ten years.
"I understand. I'll ask if Seirei can join us."
"Yeah. I think that's a good idea."
"Please take care of it, Tenhou."
"Yes, Shuu-sensei."
With that, the conversation ended.
After a while, Tanshi-san and the others arrived.
He told us that they had imprisoned the soldiers from Kai Shuujaku and the Jinkyo Tribe.
They would interrogate them and then decide what to do next.
"Shuu-dono and Tenhou-dono, Kaou-dono have worked hard enough. Please, take a rest."
Saying that, Tanshi-san informed us that the sleeping arrangements were ready.
The next meeting would be tomorrow.
He said we should rest for today.
We decided to take his advice.
So we each went into the rooms that were prepared for us and fell asleep.
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