Volume 2 Chapter 7 Tenhou And Seirei, Starting New Training
──Tenhou's Perspective──
"I'm back. Mother. Seirei. Hakuyou."
"Welcome back. I'm glad to see you completed your 'duty' safely."
"Welcome back, Hou-sama."
"Welcome back, big brother... Huh? Who's that behind you...?"
When I returned to the Kou family, I was greeted by my mother, Hakuyou, and Seirei.
My mother seemed to be in good health and came to the entrance to welcome me.
It looks like Hakuyou protected the Kou family while I was away.
Seeing me, she had a relieved expression on her face.
Seirei was... staring intently behind me.
She seemed curious about the guest I brought along.
"This Touri-san from Souma Country."
I introduced Touri-san to everyone.
"Shikei and I will be receiving 'ki' energy training from Touri-san's mother. Her mother, Gen Shuuyoku-sama, is a renowned doctor recognized even by His Royal Highness the King's younger brother. If possible, I would like her to examine you as well, Mother."
"Oh, is that so?"
"To have such a person come to Aika Country..."
Both my mother and Hakuyou were surprised.
I continued explaining.
"Gen Shuuyoku-sama is currently meeting with His Royal Highness the King's younger brother. In the meantime, please stay with the Kou family."
"I am Gen Touri. Nice to meet you!"
Touri-san bowed to the mothers.
"From now on, I will help everyone with my mother."
"Thank you, we appreciate it."
"My name is Hakuyou. If you are a guest of Hou-sama, you are very welcome."
"...So you are the doctor's daughter."
Mother, Hakuyou, and Seirei each returned Touri-san's greeting.
After confirming that, Touri-san said,
"Touri has been told by mother to explain the guiding method to Tenhou-sama and Seirei-sama."
She looked at me and Seirei as she said this.
"Tenhou-sama, Seirei-sama. May I begin the explanation?"
"We just arrived. It might be better to rest a bit first..."
"N-no."
Touri-san shook her head at my words.
"It's better to do this quickly. If we take too long, hesitation will arise. Please, could you accompany me?"
Saying that, Touri-san deeply bowed her head.
I guided Touri-san to my room. Seirei came along too.
In this room, I always do 'Beast Body Guidance' with Seirei.
There's enough space. It should be fine for all 3 of us to do the guiding together.
"Are there any points to be careful about when starting the guidance method, Touri-san?"
I asked Touri-san.
After thinking for a moment, Touri-san replied,
"Please make sure no one looks into the room."
"The room?"
"Because it's a secret technique."
"I see. It's a secret technique, then."
I left the room and told my mother and Hakuyou to 'stay away from the room for a while.'
After that, I returned to my room and informed Touri-san about it.
Then, Touri-san said,
"First, I will confirm something."
Looking at me and Seirei, Touri-san continued,
"Tenhou-sama, Seirei-sama, and Ouka-sama have a powerful 'ki' energy called 'Divine Energy' within them. Seirei-sama, are you aware of this?"
"Yes. I've heard about it from my brother."
Seirei raised her hand
"It's something that was created when my brother and I exchanged 'ki' through 'Beast Body Guidance.'."
"That's right. And those who possess 'Divine Energy' can gain special powers."
"Special powers? Like being able to talk to animals?"
"The effects vary from person to person. It's possible for such abilities to manifest."
...I see.
Since Seirei started doing guidance with me, she has been able to talk to animals.
So, it was related to 'Divine Energy.'
"The guidance method I will teach you from now on is to grasp 'Divine Energy' and control it with your own will."
Touri-san began to explain.
"This was created by my mother and Gyoun-sama. It helps to balance the 'ki' in the body, strengthen the meridians, and has healing effects. It's called 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.' Since it connects to heaven and earth... in other words, it becomes part of nature, that's why it has such a name."
"So if I do this 'Guidance', I can be of more help to big brother?"
Seirei said with an excited face.
"Please teach me! I'll stay up all night to learn it!"
"Seirei. You don't have to push yourself that hard."
I said.
"Seirei is already helping a lot. Even in the northern lands, Seirei's dove delivered letters, so my father was able to fight advantageously. Both my father and my older brother and I are grateful to Seirei."
"Y-yes. Big brother..."
"Let's take our time and learn slowly."
"I-I understand."
"Now, Touri-san. Please teach me how to do 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'."
"P-please!"
Seirei and I bowed.
Touri-san nodded with a nervous expression.
It's probably a difficult 'guidance' technique.
It's a 'secret technique' that 'should not be seen by anyone.' It shouldn't be easy to master.
Still, I want to learn this technique.
In the game 'History of Swordmaster,' there is no such thing as 'Divine Energy.'
I don't know if it's a hidden parameter or if it's just not implemented.
I also don't know what effects this 'ki' has.
And... there's also the dream I had.
In the dream, King Rouen said, 'This country will be devoured by the "Four Fiends."'
Those 'Four Fiends' don't appear in the game either.
I have too many things I don't understand.
So, I have no choice but to try everything.
I want to be prepared for anything that might help me avoid the 'destruction ending.'
I really don't want to be torn apart by oxes like in the game Kou Tenhou, or hung up and have stones thrown at me.
"No matter how difficult the guidance method is, please teach me the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' with Seirei."
I deeply bowed my head to Touri-san.
Touri-san nodded and said,
"It seems you are ready."
"Yes."
"Y-yes. I'm the same as my brother."
"Understood. Touri will also make up her mind."
Saying that, Touri-san placed her hand on her obi.
"As I mentioned before, 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' is about becoming a part of nature. Therefore... you need to do it in a form close to nature."
"...Huh?"
"Wait, isn't that what I was just saying...?"
Seirei looked like she realized something.
Yeah, she definitely said before that the 'Beast Body Guidance' would be more effective if you took a form closer to an animal.
I thought it meant moving more like an animal and making a lot of animal sounds.
I was planning to try it together when I got back from Souma Country.
"Well, Seirei-sama, that's amazing."
Touri-san's eyes sparkled.
"It seems Seirei-sama has grasped the essence of the guidance method."
"That's incredible, Seirei."
"Y-yes. It's thanks to my brother. When I was doing 'Beast Body Guidance' with him, I started to feel that this is the right way to do it..."
"You're right, Seirei-sama. 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' means becoming close to an animal... in other words, we do it without clothes."
Touri-san said.
"By exposing your true self to the world, you become one with nature. This makes it easier to take in energy. Also, without the weight and movement of clothes, it's easier to understand the state of 'ki' inside your body."
...It made sense.
As expected of the method created by the great master.
"I will guide you. First, you should try it."
"B-but, showing my skin to anyone other than my brother is..."
"It's fine if you wear underwear and put on a light robe over it."
Touri-san said, gently smiling at Seirei.
"I will show you how it's done. After that, you can decide what to do."
Touri-san said as she began to prepare for 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
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