Volume 5 Chapter 16-2 Challenging the Guidance of Tenhou, Seirei, Ouka, Touri, and Senkou in the Legendary Secret Teaching
A window far away rattled and creaked as it swayed.
Touri's 'ki' is getting stronger.
Her Pressure Point Technique is too.
Touri...she's definitely going to grow like this and become a true righteous traveling doctor.
...I hope her dreams come true.
Soon, the Unified Ascension will end.
With a hint of reluctance, Shouou and Touri walk away from each other.
I hear Shuu-sensei's voice.
'Unified Ascension'... the same name echoes in my ears.
Senkou approaches from the east, and Seirei from the west.
The two of their hands overlap with mine.
I see Senkou all grown up.
Senkou, with her 'ki' problem solved, is engrossed in reading books in the library.
Someone is sitting on the chair, and Senkou is sitting on that person's lap.
Even as an adult, Senkou is still small.
Still, he reads relentlessly at a breakneck pace... and falls asleep with a peaceful look.
It's not just that.
Dreams of eating lots of food.
Dreams of growing up and running around.
Dreams of splashing around in an onsen.
Dreams of visiting her parents' graves and introducing her beloved to her.
Dreams of becoming a great military strategist and displaying her tactics before an audience.
──Senkou has many dreams all swirling together.
Amazing.
Senkou is running multiple thoughts simultaneously.
Did practicing the Legendary Secret Teaching allow Senkou to develop his parallel thinking ability...?
Holding onto these ambitious dreams, Senkou's hand lets go.
(...Big brother)
The moment her fingertips touch mine, Seirei's voice and image flood into my mind.
Seirei's dream is clear.
A slightly older Seirei cradling a baby.
Seirei gently strokes the black-haired baby with loving eyes.
"I'm glad it's not silver hair," she mutters, but the person next to her gently strokes Seirei's hair with a kind touch.
Seirei's hair is adorned with a hair accessory called 'Setsuenka (Snow's Edge Flower).'
Gaining a new family──it seems like a dream for Seirei.
──I hope it comes true.
──I'll help out too.
Those words suddenly cross my mind.
Seirei's fingers tighten around mine with a firm grip.
The meaning of the words I thought──uddenly, I understand them clearly.
My body heats up.
It feels like that warmth is conveyed to Seirei, and I turn my gaze to her.
Seirei, like a white shadow, nods.
Seirei's 'ki' flows through my body.
I can feel my 'ki' passing through Seirei's body as well.
Our sweaty fingers intertwine, then slowly pull apart.
The Form of the Bird ends.
The Form of the Monkey begins.
Everyone who was supposed to be in the corners of the room has gathered near me without my noticing.
They transform into monkeys, staying just a hair's breadth away from touching me.
Shuu-sensei is outside the room.
With her back turned to us...she looks surprised.
I can tell.
Further away...outside the building, there are many birds.
There are cats too.
And dogs as well.
Normally unfriendly creatures, they watch over us quietly.
Did these kids come because they were drawn to Seirei?
Seirei has the ability to call animals and talk to them.
Has that been enhanced, causing this phenomenon?
(...I want big brother to praise me.)
Hearing that voice, I reach out to Seirei.
We share a 'Brave Ape Applause' high-five, celebrating each other's courage.
(Me too, me too!)
Called over, I turn my body and high-five Shouou.
Our fingers, coated in sweat and 'ki,' intertwine.
'Divine Energy' flows into both of our bodies.
I can somehow tell what expressions are on their faces.
Seirei has a look that says this moment is precious beyond measure──
while Shouou wears an expression laced with fear that such gentle times might slip away.
──It's okay.
I respond silently, my heart echoing my thoughts.
Maybe it's thanks to the Legendary Secret Teaching that my 'chaos' is growing stronger.
I will use this power for everyone's sake.
To ensure our precious moments together last forever.
To protect the gentle times from being shattered.
──I'll make sure our dreams come true.
I can't tell if my voice reaches them.
Yet still, I keep wishing.
──For Seirei to have many family members.
──For Shouou to remain a happy princess.
──For Touri to stay healthy and continue as a righteous traveling doctor.
──For Senkou to be fine as a spoiled strategist.
──So I can defeat the 'Destruction End.'
──Not just to avoid ruin, but to step into the future ahead.
Eventually, we find ourselves back in our original positions.
We continue the form of the monkey, aligned with the 4 cardinal directions.
And then, we transform back into the tree form.
After that, we finish with the 'Beast Body Guidance'──
"Let's call it a day. You all did great."
With Shuu-sensei's words, the Legendary Secret Teaching's 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique' came to a close.
After finishing the guidance, we each tidied up our things──
"E-excuse me for leaving first! Big Brother!"
"Take care! See you tomorrow! Let's meet again! Tenhou!!"
As Seirei was waved off by the animals, Shouou soared home with the grace of 'Five Divine Steps.'
Touri──
"...I feel so much better now."
I thrust my fingers, shaped like the Pressure Point Technique, toward the wall.
A window at a distance trembles slightly.
"Wow, this is surprising! It feels like I've gained some serious power..."
"With your current skills, Touri, you could effectively use the Pressure Point Technique even against an armored enemy."
Shuu-sensei said,
"This is the secret technique of the Pressure Point Technique, 'Shintou-shi'. It allows you to shoot 'ki' through armor and affect your opponent's body. However, only use it when I'm around. The only time it's acceptable to use it without me is in an emergency. Understand?"
"Yes, Mother."
"And what about you, Tenhou-kun?"
After that, Shuu-sensei turned her attention to me.
"Have you noticed anything different? If you have, speak up."
"...I'm not quite sure."
"During 'Form of the Bird,' it felt like I was floating, though."
"I remember that vividly. It felt so natural at the time, but I'm not sure if I can replicate it now."
"First, you need to face the power within you head-on."
Shuu-sensei placed a hand on my shoulder.
"Now that you've learned the Legendary Secret Teaching, it should be easier for you to control 'Divine Energy'. From now on, you'll naturally be able to unleash your power when you need it."
"Yes, Shuu-sensei."
"And Senkou-kun..."
"I felt a warm 'ki' swirling around my body. I sensed the presence of everyone nearby. It felt like the meridians inside me were connected to all of you. However, I also sensed Kou Tenhou-sama adjusting my arm's position. It was incredibly comfortable... I was tingling all over, but... was that an exceptional experience? Or... oh, speaking of which, in the guidance technique Kō learned previously..."
"My thoughts are running wild! Calm your 'ki', Senkou-kun."
Shuu-sensei poked Senkou in the back.
Senkou's expression suddenly flickered to one of waking from a dream.
"You should stay here. I'll check your meridians and 'ki' status."
"Y-yes! Please do."
"Touri should join us too. From now on, I will teach you all my medical techniques and Pressure Point Techniques. When we work together, let's treat I'm Touri as your disciple, alright?"
"Yes! I wouldn't have it any other way!"
"Good response. Now, Tenhou-kun..."
Shuu-sensei turned to look at me.
"You should go home and rest. This is my advice as a doctor."
"Yes. Thank you, Shuu-sensei."
"And for now, you don't need to worry about the 'Kiryō town' matter either. Both my senior disciple and I will accompany you for the investigation, so there's nothing to stress over."
"Yes! I want to help too!!"
"Let me consult with Your Highness the King's younger brother."
"I'm counting on you!"
"Well then, Tenhou-kun, take care on your way home. As for you, Senkou-kun... you're undressing a bit too quickly. Tenhou-kun is still here, right? Huh? It doesn't feel awkward since you were just one a moment ago, huh? Yeah, it seems your thoughts are being pulled by your body's sensations. That's why your mind feels so juvenile. Let's start with a consultation..."
Listening to Shuu-sensei as she examined Senkou, I made my way home.
The Legendary Secret Teaching, 'Heaven-Earth Guidance Technique,' had come to an end.
I believe... my power has grown stronger.
I'll take the day to rest, and by tomorrow, I'll consult Master Raikou about 'chaos.'
So I can learn to master that technique.
During my investigation in Kiryou Town, I made sure to gather all the information I could use.
Thinking about all that, I headed back home──
I decided to just take a nap and let my ki recharge.
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