Volume 4 Chapter 6 The Great Villain Of The World, Gains A Position
A few days later.
I, Seirei, Shouou, and Touri were set to perform the usual secret technique, 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
Of course, under the guidance of Master Raikou and Shuu-sensei.
Just like last time with Shuu-sensei, the two of them were in a separate room.
The secret technique is done without clothes, so it can't be helped.
We entered the room as instructed by Shuu-sensei, moving to the corners of the room.
After turning our backs to each other, we took off our clothes and closed our eyes.
Then, we began the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' secret technique, following Shuu-sensei's voice──but──
...I could clearly sense everyone's presence.
Even with my eyes closed, I could tell.
It was as if the shadows of Seirei and the others were reflected behind my eyelids.
Could this be because of the 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection'?
For example... right now, Shouou passed by my side.
Moving her arms like a bird, she spun around in the center of the room.
Then, she moved to the corner of the room and became the Form of the Bird, resting her wings on the ground.
After a while, Touri transformed into the form of a tree, spreading her branches.
Her thin arms swayed like branches in the wind.
Maybe her body temperature was rising, as sweat trickled down her skin. Still, Touri remained completely calm. She fully became a tree, flowing 'Ki' from her feet to her fingertips. Impressive.
Next, Seirei passed by me.
Seirei had become a monkey dreaming of the sky, chasing invisible birds.
There were no footsteps.
Having learned the guidance technique, Seirei had mastered how to move her body better.
Seirei probably applies that to her manners.
That's why Seirei can be such a graceful lady.
Feeling the presence of the 3, I continued my 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.'
I became a tree, a monkey, and a bird.
As we moved around the room, we united our 4 energies.
Our energy filled the room, creating a big flow.
While doing the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique,' we became one living being.
So, it felt natural to be close, and it was obvious to sense each other's presence. That's how I felt.
As I did this, I could feel my body healing.
I sensed faint wounds in my energy channels. But they quickly faded away.
And so, we became trees, monkeys, and birds──
Continuing to spin between heaven and earth──
"──That's enough. Everyone, catch your breath. Then, put on your clothes."
With Shuu-sensei's voice as a signal, the secret of the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' came to an end.
My body was warm.
Just like last time. I felt really refreshed.
It seemed like all the extra stuff had come out with the sweat.
"Thanks for your hard work, everyone. This concludes today's guidance. Now, go home and rest your bodies. Oh, Tenhou, you need to stay. We have to check on the condition of your meridian injuries."
"Yes, Shuu-sensei."
"""......"""
When I turned around, Seirei, Shouou, and Touri were all ready to go.
Huh?
Last time, they went home right after the guidance ended.
...Now, everyone is just staring at me. What's going on?
"Um, big brother."
"What is it, Seirei?"
"While we were doing the guidance, something strange happened."
"Huh?"
"I could feel your presence, big brother. I could sense where you were and what you were doing, kind of."
"Seirei-kun too? I felt it as well..."
"Touri felt it too..."
The 3 of them looked down as they said that.
...I see.
Just like I could feel Seirei and the others, they could feel me too...?
"Could it be... you felt it too, big brother?"
"Tenhou could sense me as well?"
"Y-yes, it's a bit embarrassing, but..."
All 3 of them were staring at me.
I nodded slightly and said,
"Yeah. I could feel all 3 of you too. It's probably because of the 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection' technique. That technique made my ability to sense other people's presence stronger. But the fact that Seirei and the others felt the same thing means..."
"You 4 were connected by 'ki'."
The one who gave the answer was Master Raikou.
"Yokumai said, right? The secret of the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' is like 4 people becoming one living being. Maybe when you use the secret technique, the 4 of you can share your abilities."
"I see. The power I have to sense everyone's presence..."
"It was shared with Kaou, Seirei-kun, and Touri-kun."
"Can this be applied to martial arts techniques?"
"Applied, huh?"
"Yes, Master. For example, by repeating the secret technique, we might be able to share abilities even with the regular 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.' If we can do that, it would be really useful, right?"
"What a coincidence. I was thinking the same thing."
"As expected of Master Raikou."
"Tenhou, your attitude of always aiming for higher goals is admirable."
"I have... things I need to do."
Defeating the Golden Feather Syndicate.
Gaining the power to stop the game protagonist, Kai Yougetsu.
That is my current goal.
For that, I will do whatever I can.
If we can share abilities with the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique,' then we could surround the enemy and beat them up together... No, I can't involve Seirei and Touri in the fight.
I also don't want Shouou to face the Golden Feather Syndicate.
So, it seems that the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' ability sharing is only useful when escaping from enemies.
By sharing abilities, we can figure out where the enemies are... and then run away.
Yeah, I guess it could be useful for that.
Now then──
"I just want to ask, how did Shouou feel about me?"
"...Sorry, I can't say."
"...Huh?"
"I, I'm confused too. When I sense Tenhou's presence, I end up like that. So... I'm sorry. I promise I'll talk about it properly someday, but for now... I'm sorry."
"That's okay. I'm the one who asked something weird, so I'm sorry."
"......Yeah."
Shouou and I fall into silence.
Seirei and Touri also keep their heads down.
It seems the effects of the secret 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' and 'Mirror of Shadows Reflection' were significant.
Maybe I should hold off on using the secret techniques for a while...
"Anyway, everyone did a great job."
It was Shuu-sensei who wrapped up the discussion.
"From now on, you should be able to do it without my guidance. The only thing left is the ultimate secret technique, 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique,' but... you can't do that until we have enough people. That's a long way off. So everyone, make sure to rest well today."
"Y-Yes, Shuu-sensei!!"
"Thank you very much!!"
"...I'm glad I could help my brother."
"And, Touri feels the same way!"
So, even though there were some issues,──
Thus, the secret of the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' was successfully completed.
For a while, calm days continued.
Shouou and I resumed our martial arts training at Hokurin, just like before.
Master Raikou still couldn't move well, so he taught us verbally.
Even so, I was happy to receive direct guidance from my master.
I need to sharpen my skills to be able to stand up against the Golden Feather Syndicate.
After some time, I plan to go on a journey.
My goal is to find the members of the Golden Feather Syndicate.
If I go to the land of the Jinkyo Tribe, I can contact the people who were under Zeng Taiga. If I hear their stories, I might find out where the Golden Feather Syndicate has gone.
Of course, the danger of the Golden Feather Syndicate has reached Aika Country as well.
Ryougen-kun has also started his investigation.
But... I still feel uneasy leaving it to others.
I want to stop them.
I want to confirm that the 'Kou Tenhou Destruction ending' is gone.
For Zeng Taiga, who lost his life because he was manipulated by the Golden Feather Syndicate.
Seirei continues to practice socializing.
Shuu-sensei and Touri have started preparing to open a clinic in Hokurin.
A few days after our normal daily life returned...
──I, Kou Tenhou, received an order from the country.
"'Kou Tenhou, the second son of General Skybear, is appointed as the vice captain of the defense unit in the eastern town'."
This job had nothing to do with the Golden Feather Syndicate, and for me, a 14-year-old with no title or rank, it was an incredible promotion.
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