Volume 1: Re:Zero -Starting Life as a Samurai Chapter 61: Acquisition! Wugao Two-Sword Style! (Part 2)
However, Ogata quickly adjusted his mentality.
Since the subsequent sword skills can only be unlocked after the level of Muga's Two Swords Flow is increased, you can just increase the level slowly.
Moreover, the three sword techniques currently available in Muga Nito-ryu are all quite practical skills, so the slight sense of loss in Ogata's heart was also compensated.
The currently unlockable sword skills for Muga Two-Sword Style are: Breathing of the Origin, Stepping, and Blade Return.
Ogata recalled the introduction to these three sword techniques that he had just read in the book "Muga Nito-ryu".
Source Breathing can help people improve their concentration, and according to the introduction in the book, Source Breathing is also a shortcut to entering a state that sounds quite powerful just by listening to it - the "state of no self".
Stepping is a footwork specially designed for combat. As long as you can use it skillfully, you can more easily dodge the enemy's attacks and get close to the enemy.
Blade Return is a defensive skill that can be used to block enemy attacks with special techniques.
Looking at these three skills to be unlocked, Ogata hesitated for a long time.
These three skills all seem quite practical.
Which one should be unlocked first? Ogata was quite hesitant about this question.
It wasn't until his butt was a little sore from sitting that Ogata finally made the decision.
——Unlock "Breath of the Source" and "Blade Return"!
[Ding! Spend 1 skill point to unlock "Original Breathing". Current "Original Breathing" level: Beginner]
[Currently remaining skill points: 1 point]
[Ding! Spend 1 skill point to unlock "Blade Return". Current "Blade Return" level: Beginner]
[Currently remaining skill points: 0 points]
In a blink of an eye, Ogata once again became a pauper with 0 skill points.
It's painful, but compared with the joy I got after unlocking the "Muga Nisato-ryu" two-sword sword technique and learning two very practical sword skills, this little feeling of pain is nothing to worry about.
Although the stepping step is also a very practical skill, in Ogata's eyes, the stepping step is still inferior to the blade return.
So Ogata decided to unlock the Blade Return first, and wait until he had the skill points to do so later.
"alright……"
Ogata let out a long breath, and then whispered in a voice that only he could hear:
"Next... I will just wait for my fellow apprentices to get off work..."
Ogata's fellow apprentices usually went to the feudal office during the day to perform their respective duties.
Therefore, it is only when dusk approaches and everyone gets off work that Sakakibara Sword Hall gradually becomes lively.
"I really want to find someone to test my new sword skills on as soon as possible..."
After muttering this, Xu Fang leaned back, leaning against the wall behind him, dozing off, catching up on his sleep, waiting for dusk to fall.
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When the sky began to turn yellow and dark, Oofang couldn't wait to come to Sakakibara Sword Hall.
Because it is still quite early, there are not many people in the dojo.
But there was an acquaintance of Ogata among them.
"Mikami-senpai!"
Ogata smiled and walked towards the senior brother whom he respected very much.
"Oh! Ogata, you're here. I heard that Master asked for a day off for you today. How is it going? How is your body recovering after a day's rest?"
"After waking up from a nap this morning, I've recovered. But you, Mikami-senpai." Ogata pointed to his right cheek, "Is your face okay?"
Mikami's right face is still a little swollen today.
"Hahaha!" Mikami laughed heartily a few times, "Don't worry, although it still hurts a little, it's not a problem anymore."
I don’t know if it’s because Mikami was born with amazing recovery ability, but his cheeks that were swollen yesterday have now reduced a lot.
Looking at Mikami's lively appearance, he must have really recovered well. He can even chat and laugh with Ogata and come to the dojo to practice sword.
"Ogata. I heard this morning that you went to Ishikawa Sword Hall and made a scene yesterday , right?"
Mikami was in a coma last night, so he didn't learn about Ogata's heroic deeds yesterday until he woke up this morning from other people.
Without waiting for Ogata to respond, Mikami sighed and continued:
"Now that this matter has passed, I will not say anything more."
"What kind of conflict do you have with Yuanshan? This is your private matter, so I won't ask any more questions."
"I just want to say one thing - Ogata, you must be more careful in the future. You and Yuanshan already have a deep conflict . After you made a scene at Ishikawa Sword Hall last night, the conflict between you and him has deepened."
"I just heard from Master that he has successfully reached a consensus with Ishikawa Heima, the owner of Ishikawa Sword Hall, today. Regarding yesterday's series of disturbances, both sides have taken a step back and will not make things worse."
"We and Ishikawa Swordsman will each compensate each other a little, and let's just forget about yesterday's incident."
"Ishikawa Heima also told Master himself that he has strictly forbidden all the disciples, led by Toyama, to cause trouble to our Sakakibara Sword Hall again, especially not to cause trouble to you."
"However - although Ishikawa Heima has issued a strict order, whether Yuanshan obeys it or not is another matter."
"So Ogata, you must be careful next time."
"When you were walking on the street and not paying attention, he rushed over and stabbed you with a knife. Judging from Yuanshan's violent temper, he could really do such a thing."
“We need to be careful not only in our daily lives.”
"We must be extra careful about the sacrificial contest in a month!"
"This time, the contest for offering sacrifice to the gods is between you and that Yuanshan!"
"That Yuanshan is very likely to deliberately use heavy hands to take revenge on you during the God Sacrifice Competition!"
"Anyway - Ogata, be careful in the days ahead."
Mikami patted Ogata's shoulder.
"If you have any difficulties, or need help, feel free to come and find me, brother."
"Brother , I will help you as much as I can."
"Yes." Ogata smiled, "If I ever encounter a crisis that requires your help, Senior Brother Mikami, I will do my best to send you."
"Hahaha! Then I quite welcome your 'assignment' to me!"
Ogata looked around.
"By the way, where is the master? Isn't he in the sword hall?"
"Master was here just now. He told us about his visit to Ishikawa Sword Hall today and the whole process and results of the negotiation with that Ishikawa Heima, and then he went home."
"He said he was exhausted, so he won't come to the dojo to watch us practice swords today."
After saying that, Mikami moved his shoulders.
"Ogata, let's not talk about this for now. Are you free now?"
"If you have time, let's have a sparring match."
"I'm just looking for someone to spar with."
"I have been lying in bed for a long time today, and I feel that all my muscles are stiff. I am now desperately looking for someone to spar with me and stretch my muscles."
"Oh?" Ogata raised his eyebrows. "Mikami-senpai, what a coincidence. I am also just looking for a sparring partner."
