Volume 5 Chapter 1 The Great Villain Of The World, Handing Over The Job I
The letter from Crown Prince Rouen said, "Return to Hokurin.".
However, it doesn't mean right away.
It seems fine to do it after finishing the handover in Toukaku.
Crown Prince Rouen has come to Toukaku to see what has been happening.
So, he probably wants me to finish up my work here before heading back.
Having a boss who knows the situation on the ground is really helpful...
So, I ended up running around Toukaku town for the handover.
The first place I headed to was Shuu-sensei's.
I needed to have Fuu Senkou checked by Shuu-sensei.
Fuu Senkou's real age is 16.
Yet, she only looks about 10 years old.
It seems she ages slower than others.
This is apparently because Fuu Senkou has mixed various health methods.
As a result, the flow of 'ki' and the state of her meridians have changed.
Shuu-sensei might understand why Fuu Senkou has become this way.
Thinking that, I headed to Shuu-sensei's place with Fuu Senkou.
"Let me get straight to the point, Tenhou-kun."
Shuu-sensei, after finishing Fuu Senkou's examination, looked at me.
"Could you leave this child in my care? For a year... no, maybe 3 years."
"Shuu-sensei?"
"Senkou-kun's 'ki' is quite special. It's not just that; the meridians also have a unique way of developing. This is probably because a lot of health methods were tried during the growth period. They fit together well to create a special constitution. The 'ki' circulates through the meridians without diminishing, creating a body that ages slowly. It's my first time seeing someone with such 'ki' and meridians."
Shuu-sensei is pressing her ear against Fuu Senkou's chest and touching various parts of her body.
"Um, um... Gen-sama...?"
Fuu Senkou's eyes are wide open.
She seems to be overwhelmed by Shuu-sensei.
"Shuu-sensei. Kō-san (Heki Nei) is surprised."
"Oh, oh. I'm sorry."
When I say this, Shuu-sensei hurriedly steps away from Fuu Senkou.
"I'd like to ask Shuu-sensei. Kō-san is healthy, right?"
"That's for sure. She's healthier than most. It's just that her physical growth has slowed down."
"Does that mean she's immortal?"
"Not exactly, but it's true that she'll live a long time."
Shuu-sensei nods.
"If things continue like this, Fuu Senkou-kun's growth will stop in her mid-teens. And she will likely live for over 150 years."
"Over 150 years!?"
"Wow!?"
...That's amazing.
As expected of the strongest strategist from the future.
That's probably why the game version of Fuu Senkou looked like she was in her mid-teens.
I wonder how the game world Fuu Senkou lived after Aika Country fell.
She might have mastered the way to live long and become a being like a fairy maiden.
Perhaps she was watching over the post-war world.
I don't know if that was happiness for her, though.
"Um, um... Gen-sama."
"Yes, Fuu Senkou-kun. Even if it's by coincidence, you have an amazing constitution."
"I can tell that. But..."
"Can you tell me what kind of training you did? But... I guess that's asking too much. It's impossible to remember all the health methods I've tried──."
"No, I remember."
Fuu Senkou said, simply.
"If you don't mind, I can share what Niji has trained in."
"That's amazing! Please tell me!"
"Um, before that, Kō has something to ask Gen-sama."
"What is it?"
"Niji lives for over 150 years, right?"
"From my perspective, yes."
"That's... definitely true, right?"
"Assuming they lead a healthy life. If they eat properly, stay active, and interact with others, then yes. Of course, if they get cut or stabbed, they would lose their life."
"If they take care of their health, Niji can live for 150 years as a child."
"They will grow until their mid-teens, but after that, they will stay the same."
"What about having children...?"
"That would be difficult."
Shuu-sensei began to explain.
Fuu Senkou uses 'ki' for longevity, so while they can live long, they can't leave descendants.
Because they use 'ki' for longevity, there's little left for growth and change.
"That's a problem!"
Fuu Senkou raised their voice.
"Niji loves children! It's a dream to pass on the knowledge Niji has learned to many children. And... if Niji's generation ends the Fū family line, I wouldn't be able to face my deceased father and mother."
"I understand your feelings. Children are important."
Shuu-sensei nodded seriously.
"I see. Then, Senkou-kun should participate in the ultimate guidance method."
"The ultimate guidance method, you say?"
"My master developed the ultimate guidance method. It symbolizes the growth and change of life, allowing one to naturally integrate with nature. If you practice it, Senkou-kun's body might also start to grow."
"Please let me participate!!"
It was an amazing response.
Fuu Senkou's eyes sparkled as she pressed closer to Shuu-sensei.
"If such a thing exists, I can't help but practice it! Any kind of guidance will do. Please teach me!"
"Understood."
Shuu-sensei smiled with satisfaction.
"Great. Now we have 5 people."
...Huh? The ultimate secret guidance is the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' that requires 5 people, right?.
I've heard that it involves 5 people representing the east, west, south, north, and center.
I'm in the center.
Seirei is in the west.
Shouou is in the south.
Touri is in the north.
But there was no one in the east.
I'm in the center because, in the 5 elements, 'yellow' represents the center.
Shouou is in the south because he comes from the southern Souma Country and is skilled in the techniques of the Suzaku bird, which represents the south.
That's how we decided our positions, but there was no one to represent the east.
In that regard, Fuu Senkou would be perfect.
She is from 'Toukaku' and has mastered the 'Form of the Snake' guidance technique.
Furthermore, 'rainbow' is said to be related to dragons.
In the 5 elements, the 'Seiryuu dragon' represents the east.
Fuu Senkou is the ideal person to be in the east.
However...
I think Shuu-sensei is lacking in explanation.
"Sorry to interrupt your conversation. Shuu-sensei, Kō-san."
I called out to the two of them.
"Kō-san doesn't know about the ultimate secret of the 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique.' I think you should explain what kind of state it should be performed in."
"Ah... You're right, Tenhou-kun."
Shuu-sensei scratched his head.
"I'm sorry. I was so happy that we had 5 people that I forgot to give a detailed explanation."
"N-no, Kō got a bit excited too."
Maybe these two are quite similar.
Shuu-sensei is pursuing medical arts, while Fuu Senkou is seeking all kinds of knowledge.
They both forget themselves in the process.
"What kind of state is the guidance of the ultimate secret technique performed in?"
Fuu Senkou tilts her head.
After a moment of thought, Shuu-sensei replies,.
"Well, the ultimate secret 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' is performed with Tenhou and 4 women, including you. Moreover, it must be done in a natural state without clothes. Of course, it should be done with your eyes closed."
"Without clothes!?"
Ah, Fuu Senkou turned bright red.
She pressed her cheeks and looked down.
And then──.
"If there is such a guidance method, I have no choice but to pursue it!"
Fuu Senkou declared firmly while covering her face with both hands.
...Wait, what?.
"I can't help but participate. Please, let me join!"
"Um, Kō-san. You don't have to push yourself, you know?"
I said.
"There might be other ways to heal your condition. I'll look for them together."
"Thank you, Kou Tenhou-sama."
Fuu Senkou bowed to me.
"However, I'm not pushing myself. Of course... it's embarrassing, but... that and the pursuit of knowledge are 2 different matters!"
Fuu Senkou steadied her breath.
"I, Niji, have decided to learn all kinds of knowledge and practice as much as possible. I want to experience this world for the sake of my deceased parents. I believe it is Niji's role to pass that knowledge on to the next generation."
...Come to think of it, the Fuu Senkou in the game was like this too.
My knowledge is meant to be used for the world.
When the world becomes peaceful, I want to create a place for children to learn.
She used to say things like that while executing clever strategies.
The game's Fuu Senkou was likely a strategist to understand the world better.
"The world is not found in books. Rather, the world itself is one big book. The rainbow is related to the world, and I want to decipher the book called the world."
Fuu Senkou said something like that.
It was the same line spoken by the character Fuu Senkou in the game.
In the game, it continues with 'to fight in order to organize the chaotic book of the world.'.
To understand the world, one must practice everything.
Is that Fuu Senkou's way?.
That's amazing.
Really.
"I understand, Kō-san. Let's do guidance together."
"Yes. If I'm with Tenhou-sama, there's absolutely no problem."
"Understood. Then, as soon as I return to Hokurin, I will perform the ultimate secret technique."
With that, the members for the ultimate secret technique 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' were gathered.
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