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Using the Momentum Received

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“““Do-dojo breaker!!?””” (Disciples)

The disciples all shouted at once.

The man at the entrance of the dojo was the rumored disheveled-haired man. His height was about average for this country, but he was so thin that his cheeks were sunken, and he wore clothes like tattered rags.

“…Where… are… the ones… I… shall… prove… myself… the strongest…” (Dojo Breaker)

Muttering something, he entered the dojo.

“Dojo breaker…!” (Disciples)

“He really showed up!” (Disciples)

While the disciples retreated in fear, Henriette and the others quickly drew their weapons and prepared for battle. However, before they could, there was someone who faced the intruder.

“Everyone, stand back.” (Elderly Swordsman)

It was the elderly swordsman who was the master of this dojo.

“Y-You are…” (Dojo Breaker)

The dojo breaker’s bloodshot eyes peeked through his long bangs and glared at the old man. In the next moment, the man vanished. By the time they noticed, he was already swinging his sword down from above at the old man.

*Kiiiiiin!!*

However, with a high-pitched metallic clang, the strike missed the old man’s head and only grazed his shoulder slightly. The old man caught the movement with astonishing reflexes and skillfully deflected the blow with his own sword. Just as he was about to launch a counterattack…

*Bshuuu!!*

“Gah…!?” (Elderly Swordsman)

Blood sprayed from the old man’s shoulder.

“““M-master!!””” (Disciples)

“What!? What happened!? That was just a graze, right!?” (Disciple)

“Th-that graze was a slash deep enough to carve the flesh…!” (Disciple)

“What!?” (Disciple)

The bleeding was severe and would be life-threatening if he did not stop it immediately. However, the old man did not fall and stood his ground. His eyes had not lost their fighting spirit yet. He intended to fight to the very end, even in this state. But the dojo breaker seemed uninterested in his samurai spirit,

“…Fragile… not… this one…” (Dojo Breaker)

The dojo breaker spat with disappointment and without even using his sword, delivered a powerful kick to the old man’s waist. The small body was sent flying, and the disciples hurriedly caught him.

“G-get treatment immediately!” (Disciple)

“But the dojo breaker is still here…” (Disciple)

“Leave this to us!” (Henriette)

Henriette shouted and stepped forward to challenge the dojo breaker in place of the old man.

“…You… are…?” (Dojo Breaker)

The dojo breaker responded by raising his sword,

*Don!*

He kicked off the floor. Once again, the dojo breaker closed the distance at an unbelievable speed, his sword attacking Henriette.

“Hah!” (Henriette)

However, she could clearly see the attack coming. She reacted immediately to the incoming slash with her own sword.

*Gakiiiiiin!!*

(Guh… what strength…!? Where on earth does such power come from in that scrawny body…!?) (Henriette)

Henriette was confident in her arm strength, but she was completely overwhelmed by the opponent’s power. The dojo breaker launched a furious assault. Henriette was on the defensive, barely able to parry. Each time, a tremendous impact ran through her arms, gradually numbing them.

(If this continues, my hands won’t hold…! Then… like the old swordsman just now… deflect…!) (Henriette)

“?!” (Henriette)

For the first time, the dojo breaker looked surprised. Henriette’s improvised deflection succeeded, and she skillfully disrupted his posture.

“Wha…?” (Disciple)

“Could it be, that was the master’s signature deflection…!?” (Disciple)

Though it was their first time seeing it, the disciples were amazed by the accurate reproduction. However, Henriette had no time to rejoice.

(This is it…! Use the received momentum… slash!) (Henriette)

The dojo breaker tried to recover immediately, but Henriette was faster.

*Zan!!*

Her powerful strike cut off several of the dojo breaker’s fingers. His sword, now unable to be held, flew through the air and slammed into the floor forcefully. Without screaming or showing pain, as if a string had suddenly been cut, the dojo breaker silently collapsed on the spot.

“Hah, hah… D-did I do it…?” (Henriette)

There was no sign the dojo breaker was getting up. Kanae cautiously approached.

“What was that guy? Ugh, he stinks.” (Kanae)

“Kanae, be careful.” (Filia)

“No worries. He’s completely unconscious.” (Kanae)

“That’s strange… Could he really faint just from losing fingers? Many swordsmen in this country are strong enough to commit harakiri themselves. I don’t think someone would pass out from a wound like this…” (Filia)

Filia’s observation made sense. Of course, there were weaklings like these disciples, but a man who had stormed many dojos alone would not lose consciousness from a minor injury.

At that moment, Henriette noticed the sword stuck in the floor.

“This sword… what is it? Somehow, it feels unpleasant…” (Henriette)

Muttering that, Henriette moved closer as if drawn in. Then, nervously reaching out, she touched the hilt.

“!?” (Henriette)

“Hmm? Henri? What’s wrong?” (Kanae)

Kanae noticed Henriette’s strange behavior and looked at her with suspicion. The friend who pulled the sword from the floor had vacant eyes and was staggering toward the dojo exit.

“That sword… it belongs to that old dojo breaker guy…” (Kanae)

“Not the vibe of a restroom…” (Tina)

“Ah, Henriette-dono?” (Disciple)

Ignoring her friends’ calls, Henriette dashed out of the dojo.

“…Where… are… the ones… I… shall… prove… myself… the strongest…” (Henriette)

Leaving behind such murmurs, she went off somewhere.

 

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