I teach kendo in Tokyo

When Kazuma brought Shigeru Ikeda into the dojo, the first thing he did was naturally ask him what he did after he parted with him yesterday.

Kazuma wants to figure out where this BUFF came from.

After asking carefully, Kazuma fell into confusion.

"You said that lawyer told you that lawyers are knights of the law. Do you think they are handsome?" Kazuma decided to confirm first.

"Yes, don't you think it's cool? The law will fight!"

Kazuma suppressed the desire to complain and continued to confirm: "Then you decided to become a lawyer and enter Meiji University?"

"Yes, the teacher said that this is the only way to become a lawyer."

With Ma Fu, he was basically certain that this was the way for Shigeru Ikeda to obtain the temporary BUFF of "Ready to Fight".

Is it so easy to get BUFF? What are the conditions for obtaining BUFF? Could it be something like the ethereal intensity of the heart?

Then why can't I just add BUFF when I encounter something? Isn't my heart strong enough?

While Kazuma continued to complain internally, Chiyoko was concerned about another question. She asked Shigeru Ikeda: "Is your family rich?"

"No, my family... is quite poor."

"Then you definitely can't afford Meiji University's tuition." Chiyoko said firmly.

Shigeru Ikeda: "I can work and save money."

"Save up for Meiji University tuition? And then you have to review. Your grades must be bad, right? Are you crazy?"

"Probably not." Shigeru Ikeda answered firmly.

Chiyoko sighed: "Forget it, after all, you are my brother's apprentice. It's normal for you to be like this. After all... well, that's it."

Chiyoko didn't say what came after "after all".

Kazuma was reminded by Chiyoko's words and said to Shigeru Ikeda: "Chiyoko is right, the tuition at Meiji University is too expensive and ordinary people can't afford it. It's not realistic for you to study while saving for tuition - how old are you now?"

"Second year of high school." Shigeru Ikeda asked immediately after answering the question, "What do you think I should do, Master? If I don't take the Meiji University exam, where should I go to become a lawyer?"

"Let's go to a national university. The tuition is very cheap. In two years, if you tighten your belt and save money, you can barely afford it?"

Kazuma asked in a questioning tone, he didn't know if he could save enough.

But Ikeda Shigeru was obviously not worried about this kind of thing at all. He asked Kazuma directly: "So, which national university is similar to Meiji University?"

Kazuma replied instantly: "Tokyo University, only Tokyo University and Akechi are on the same level."

"Then I'll take the exam at the University of Tokyo!" Shigeru Ikeda said confidently.

At this moment, Kazuma suspected that the humanoid object sitting in front of him was a single-celled organism, such as a super giant amoeba or slime, transformed into a human form.

Chiyoko: "Hey, can you show some respect to Japan's number one university? One or two of them obviously didn't have very good grades, but in the end, it turned out that getting into Tokyo University was as easy as going to the shopping street to buy fish?

"Looking at your unthinking reaction, are you not thinking well?"

Faced with Chiyoko's ridicule, Shigeru Ikeda blinked: "I won't be a bad guy if I have a good mind, right?"

Chiyoko was speechless and could only say: "My brother at least has a bright mind, but he didn't like studying before. In your case, I feel..."

Kazuma interrupted Chiyoko: "It depends on people."

Kazuma said this because he could see the BUFF, and he was afraid that if he spoke nonsense now, what if Ikeda Shigeru's BUFF was wiped away?

Wouldn’t that delay other people’s lives? Ma cannot afford this crime.

Chiyoko looked at Kazuma, curled her lips, and asked, "Brother, you've finished the mock test. How was your score?"

Kazuma's expression changed: "Uh..."

"I can tell just by looking at your expression. It's really unconvincing for you to say that everything depends on man-made things."

"I did pretty well in math and English," Hema argued, "and I still have one year left."

Chiyoko: "I believe you can do it, brother. I just... forget it, I shouldn't dictate other people's dreams. If you want to start practicing sword practice, just do it. I'll go cook."

Chiyoko stood up and walked towards the door of the dojo: "I will prepare the barley tea and send it over later."

"Wait a minute!" Kazuma called to Chiyoko, "Since we have a male disciple here, we should give him some of the hard work."

Shigeru Ikeda stood up immediately: "I understand, please give me strength to work! I have the most strength!"

Chiyoko looked at Ikeda Shigeru and then at Kazuma: "Is this okay? I obviously paid money to learn kendo."

"Please leave it to me, eldest sister!"

Shigeru Ikeda showed off his Yakuza-like momentum and bowed to Chiyoko.

Chiyoko looked at Kazuma again and sighed: "Okay, then you should sweep the yard today. I haven't swept it for two days, and there is a thick layer of cherry blossom petals and fallen leaves in the yard."

"Yes!" Ikeda Shigeru immediately ran to the yard in high spirits.

Chiyoko looked at his back and couldn't help complaining to Kazuma: "It feels so strange to be called eldest sister by someone older than me."

"In terms of seniority in the dojo, you are indeed his eldest sister." Kazuma said.

"I know, I'm just not used to it. Also, should I prepare his portion for dinner tonight?"

"Get ready to serve it. If he goes home to eat, we'll save it for making rice balls tomorrow." He Ma said.

In order to save money, the Kiryu siblings always brought their own lunch boxes to school and never consumed them at the school canteen or canteen.

Chiyoko nodded and left the dojo.

Kiryu and Ma sat alone in the dojo, watching the only male apprentice waving the broom with a terrifying momentum in the yard, cleaning up the cherry blossom petals and fallen leaves on the ground.

He suddenly felt very emotional. Just a month ago, he was still deliberately planning to sell the dojo to make the first pot of gold, but now he actually started teaching kendo seriously.

Life is really full of surprises.

**

The Nanjo family.

Nanjo Honami's father Nanjo Masahito happily walked into the study of Nanjo Hiroshi, the founder of the Nanjo family and Nanjo Honami's grandfather.

"Father, Senator Asakura's reply has arrived."

Nanjo Hiroshi was listening to the enka "Spring in the Northern Country" playing on the radio, keeping time with his eyes closed.

Upon hearing what Nanjo Masahito said, the old man raised his hand and turned off the radio, then slowly opened his eyes: "How is the situation?"

"Your Excellency, the congressman, has decided to formally propose marriage to us in the near future." Nanjo Masahito did not hide the joy on his face. "This is a good opportunity for the Nanjo family to officially enter the political arena."

Large financial groups will marry their second and third daughters to the second sons of political families. This is already an unwritten rule in Japanese society.

In this way, the consortium is closely integrated with the political family.

Nanjo Hiro glanced at his son and asked calmly: "What are the results of the investigation of Senator Asakura's second son?"

"He is a very outstanding young man." Nanjo Masahito replied immediately, "I hired the best detective agency to follow up the entire investigation. So far, I have not found any misconduct in him. The detective agency should give him a report later. Produce a detailed report.”

Nanjo Hiro nodded.

"Then, just choose a suitable day and notify the head of Nezu Shrine to host the engagement ceremony?"

Shrines are "religious legal persons" in Japan, and "religious legal persons" play a unique "lubricant" role in Japanese society.

The deities of major shrines and abbots of major temples often have very formidable connections.

Such connections can sometimes even influence local council elections.

Shinto shrines maintain such connections by hosting engagement ceremonies and weddings in addition to various public sacrificial activities. Correspondingly, the main way for monks to maintain connections besides public sacrifices is by hosting funerals.

This is a very serious matter in Japan and must not be mistaken. Inviting a monk to a wedding or a priest or a shrine maiden to a funeral is a very serious mistake.

Faced with Nanjo Masahito's question, Nanjo Hiroshi shook his head: "No rush, I want to meet the Asakura Senator's second son in person before making a decision."