Life in Tokyo starting as a child star

Take in a disciple.

This is a common phrase in some competitive 5v5 games.

But Sakata Koji didn't mean that at all.

He was serious about wanting to take in Kita Sumi as his disciple, and he wasn't kidding.

He just asked when he had time.

The number of viewers of this promotional event (live broadcast) has exceeded 3,500, and it's still rising.

This popularity is really terrifying.

Sakata Koji even felt that if he could put a sign on Kita Sumi and put it in a display cabinet, he might be taken pictures of as an exhibit.

You know, it's incredible that it's just a simple promotional event.

If he could take in Kita Sumi who created this grand occasion as his disciple.

If Kita Sumi could continue to be popular in the future.

Wouldn't he have a constant source of popularity?

Sakata Koji naturally couldn't refuse.

In addition, Kita Sumi was able to win the flag in the Jade Dragon Flag Competition at the age of 9.

His kendo strength and talent are beyond doubt.

This. The performance of the new disciple may be seen, but being his apprentice is completely fine.

Such a "apprentice" who is both talented and can indirectly bring popularity to himself.

Who would be willing to give up?

Thinking of this, Sakata Koji, who always had a stern face, lowered his head, and a rare smile appeared on his face:

"Of course, I will not force Bei Chengjun, it still depends on Bei Chengjun's wishes."

After all, the organizer was not notified before this link, it was completely his impromptu idea.

And he is a kendo 7th dan after all, and he has to be a little bit arrogant. Naturally, he can't chase Bei Chengshi to ask, so as not to get the bad reputation of forcing a disciple at that time, which is not appropriate.

Sakata Koji's words can indeed be regarded as a measure of advance and retreat.

Even the reporters present could not find fault with it, and could only pick up the camera and shoot a lot.

Sakata 7th dan took the initiative to give in, and did not use the reporters and the surrounding atmosphere to force Bei Chengshi to "become a disciple". It is indeed magnanimous! It is really a good story!

So how will Kita Chengshi, the young swordsman of the Jade Dragon Flag, respond?

Sure enough, he will agree, right?

In the current situation where there are no 9th and 10th dan swordsmen in Japanese kendo, and at most there are only 8th dan swordsmen, Sakata 7th dan is already considered a very high rank.

With Sakata 7th dan helping to lead the way, Kita Chengshi may be able to get another title of professional kendo shoushi in addition to shoushi.

Why not?

And in fact, it is just as they imagined.

Kita Chengshi raised his head and smiled and replied without hesitation: "Sure."

When these words were spoken, the reporters present could not help but nod their heads.

Even several sports newspaper reporters nearby had already written the news headline "The 9-year-old swordsman of the Jade Dragon Flag became a disciple of Sakata 7th dan, and the master-disciple guidance created a good story" in their small notebooks at hand - this is at least a big section of news, and if there were no other competitors, it might even make the headlines.

Of course, they have to take it seriously.

Sakata Yukiji, who was standing on the side, breathed a sigh of relief.

He was indeed quite nervous, and was more worried that Kita Sumire would directly refuse.

After all, this link was not included in the planning process, and it was understandable for the other party to refuse as a sub-servant.

But what he didn't expect was that Kita Sumire was so "sensible".

Not only did he not mean to refuse at all, but he agreed immediately.

This made him quite satisfied, and the more he looked at this "sensible" disciple, the happier he was.

Not bad! Really good! I thought I had taken on a tough job, but I didn't expect to meet such a good disciple.

But——

"What if I beat Sakata Shidan in the coaching match later, I don't know how this should be calculated?"

Kita Sumire suddenly raised his head and asked a question with some curiosity.

"Huh?"

When this sentence came out, Sakata Yukiji was stunned for a moment.

In fact, it was not just him who was stunned.

Even the reporter next to him was stunned for a moment.

The main thing was who could have thought that Kita Sumire actually mentioned what happened after "winning".

The atmosphere in the venue instantly became cheerful.

Everyone couldn't help laughing at this time.

Because Kita Sumi's words really brought the show to a full effect.

This shoujo is really good at grasping topics, no wonder he is so popular in the industry.

As for Kita Sumi's words "what if I win".

Naturally, no one at the scene would care.

A 9-year-old shoujo wants to beat Sakata 7th dan?

Isn't this pure nonsense?

Sakata Yukiji next to him was also amused by this sentence.

He now thinks that Kita Sumi is really smart - he actually thought of using this method to liven up the atmosphere. He is worthy of being a shoujo who has been active in TV and movies for many years, and his ability to grasp topics is strong.

For people like him who have been practicing kendo for many years, he really needs to learn from Kita Sumi in this regard.

You can't be too rigid and unwilling to change.

Thinking of this, Sakata Koji smiled and leaned over, and simply followed Kitasumi's words and said to him with a smile: "If Kitasumi can beat me in the coaching competition, then it's not impossible for me to become Kitasumi's apprentice."

"I understand! I will work hard! Sakata 7th Dan!"

Kitasumi nodded seriously, and there was no trace of pretense on his handsome and cute face.

And his serious look of encouragement made everyone present smile, and they thought Kitasumi was really cute.

After all, everyone present knew that Sakata Koji was just joking along with Kitasumi's words.

But Kitasumi took it seriously.

This serious look with clenched fists is really cute.

After a simple interview and exchange.

Kitasumi and Sakata Koji went down to prepare to wear protective gear.

On the other side——

The female swordsman Shizuru Airi became a little interested when she saw Hosokawa Shibaizumi staring at Kitasumi without blinking.

She still likes children, especially cute and energetic short-haired girls like Hosokawa Shibaizumi, who hit her strike zone.

So she smiled and took the initiative to talk.

"I wonder which side Shibaizumi thinks will win?"

This question is actually equivalent to asking in vain.

After all, professional kendo players and kendo players. It doesn't even need to be thought about, who will win and who will lose can be seen at a glance.

Shizuru Airi was just looking for a topic to communicate with Hosokawa Shibaizumi.

However——

"I must hate Kitasumi-kun for winning."

".Huh?"

This unexpected answer made the smiling Airi Shizuru stunned.

She was really stunned for a moment.

The key is that Shibaizumi Hosokawa's expression was quite serious.

She couldn't take it as fake at all.

But Kitasumi really wanted to beat Sakata 7th dan?

Do you know what 7th dan means?

8th dan is the highest kendo rank in Japan today, and the 7th dan is below it.

In other words, in sports like kendo, Sakata Koji is a well-deserved top echelon.

There was no way, Shizuru Airi laughed dryly.

"It seems that Shibaizumi-chan is very confident in Kitasumi-kun, but that's Sakata 7th dan. Kitasumi-kun's strength is indeed strong, but compared with professional kendo players, it's unlikely that he will win, right?"

Her words really appealed to her emotions and moved her.

Even if it was just to perfunctorily please herself, at this time, Shibaizumi Hosokawa should not continue to insist on his point of view.

However——

"Even if that's the case, Kitasumi-kun will definitely win."

"." Shizuru Airi.

She discovered something.

It seems that as long as it involves Kitasumi, Hosokawa Shibaizumi will become particularly serious.

There is no way.

Shizuru Airi can only shake her head and stop arguing: "Okay, since Shibaizumi-chan is so confident, let's wait and see the results."

Since we can't convince Hosokawa Shibaizumi, let's wait and see the results.

Compared with Shizuru Airi's speechless.

Hosokawa Shibaizumi, on the other hand, put his hands on his waist and snorted triumphantly.

This bad woman!

Although what she said seemed to be reasonable.

But what she said was all bad words of a nasty ghost.

What do you mean it's impossible to win?

She doesn't want to hear this.

Even if she really wants to say bad things, she should say bad things about Kitasumi, and no one else is allowed to say it!

And she really has confidence in Kitasumi!

After all, whether it's movies or knowledge, Kitasumi is omnipotent in her eyes!

At this time, Kita Sumire had already put on the kendo protective gear with the help of the staff.

As for Sakata Yuji who was opposite him.

He actually didn't want to wear the protective gear.

To put it bluntly, even if Kita Sumire won the Yulongqi Championship, he was still just a 9-year-old child.

Is it too much of an underestimation of Sakata Yuji's ability to teach a 9-year-old child to wear protective gear?

But this is a 'kendo exhibition' after all.

As the highest-ranked kendo player present, Sakata Yuji's every move will be broadcast live as a template for the kendo demonstration.

So he must comply with all the specifications in the kendo demonstration.

Therefore, even when facing a little guy like Kita Sumire.

Sakata Yuji still needs to put on the kendo protective gear neatly.

At this moment, seeing Kita Sumire changed into protective gear and picked up the bamboo sword.

Sakata Yuji couldn't help but nod his head, quite satisfied.

I have to say that my prospective apprentice looks pretty good. He looks decent in protective gear.

That is

"What kind of kendo posture is this? It looks weird?"

Sakata Yukiji stared at Kita Sumire for a while and felt puzzled.

Posture, or the "form" in kendo, is a very important thing.

And the posture Kita Sumire put on is really quite strange.

Holding the sword in his right hand, with the tip of the bamboo sword pointed at him, he lowered his waist and raised his left hand to his chest to make a virtual pressure movement.

This made Sakata Yukiji a little puzzled.

Although there are many kinds of postures in kendo.

But this kind of posture is the first time he has seen it.

It looks a bit like the ancient style, but not quite. Overall, it is a mess.

It seems that after accepting Kita Sumire as an apprentice, he will not only teach him about swordsmanship.

The most basic posture of kendo also needs to be put on the agenda.

At least let Kita Sumire change this messy posture.

Then first let Kita Sumire know the gap between them.

Sakata Yukiji's eyes fixed, while holding the bamboo sword, he stepped forward, his eyes widened, and shouted directly!

Katori Shinto-ryu is the most complete ancient sword school preserved in Japan.

Therefore, it is different from other kendos that have been transformed into competitive kendos.

To this day, the main family of Katori Shinto-ryu still has a method of cultivating "momentum".

This is called "momentum" in kendo, but in kendo, it is actually the term "murderous aura".

This sounds quite mysterious, but in fact it is to intimidate and suppress the opponent through eyes and offensive movements.

According to the Katori Shinto-ryu clan, it can even achieve the effect of 'hurting people without drawing the sword'.

As a seventh-dan swordsman, he is also one of the disciples of Katori Shinto-ryu.

Since Koji Sakata came into contact with kendo, he has been practicing these methods to hone his ‘murderous aura’.

However, the most ideal situation is to actually kill a few people.

Let the knife in your hand see blood——

This is the way to really cultivate your own ‘murderous aura’.

After all, no matter how much you imitate or how much you practice.

A swordsman who has killed someone and a swordsman who has never killed someone give people a different feeling.

Of course, this is the 21st century now.

In this era where a gun is fast within seven steps, and a gun is fast and accurate within seven steps.

Of course, it was impossible for Sakata Koji to really kill a few people to sharpen his sword.

But even so, the 'murderous aura' he has honed over a long period of time is completely sufficient.

At this time, Sakata Koji stared angrily, and moved forward smoothly with the soles of his feet. The bamboo sword in his hand moved forward little by little with the movements of his wrists.

The sharp movements, as if they were about to commit murder at the next moment, gave people an indescribable sense of oppression.

only.

‘As expected, you should relax a little, right? ’

Seeing Minoru Kitumi standing there without any movement, Koji Sakata maintained his 'murderous intent' while feeling a little funny in his heart.

Although Kitazumi Minoru said something like 'what if I win' before, I don't know how high or high it is.

But he is still a child after all.

When faced with his fierce 'murderous intent', I was immediately frightened to the point of being unable to move.

But after all, I was just instructing the other person. It would be bad if I really scared the other person to tears.

Thinking about this, Sakata Koji was ready to relax his momentum and lower the intensity of Kitaki Minoru.

But the next second.

Snap.

Crisp footsteps sounded.

The footsteps were quite abrupt, making Sakata Koji a little confused and looked up.

And just at this glance, he couldn't look away.

With good eyesight and the excellent light of the Budokan.

Koji Sakata saw at a glance, hidden under his visor, Kitumi Minoru's cold murderous intent.

Well? !

Koji Sakata trembled.

It really shook.

no way.

The look in Kitumi Minoru's eyes was too terrifying.

If Sakata Koji's murderous intention is to draw a sword and kill people.

So Kitumi Minoru's look was as if he was going to be cut into pieces by a thousand knives.

That cold and ruthless gaze stared at him.

It was like looking at a dead person.

Sakata Koji could only feel his originally high momentum.

In front of the other party's ice-like 'murderous intent', it was like paper, shattering at the touch of a touch.

And his light steps became so heavy at this moment that he couldn't even lift them.

A hint of fear arose out of thin air in his originally fearless heart.

He couldn't help but take a step back.

When he noticed this action of his, Sakata Koji showed an incredible expression for an instant.

He actually lost to a 9-year-old child in a duel of momentum?

Even scared?

no?

Why is this? !

You must know that it has been more than twenty years since he came into contact with kendo.

For more than twenty years, I have been polishing my momentum and honing my skills every day, and this is how I have reached this point in practice.

Kitazumi Minoru is a 9-year-old child.

How could he be completely crushed by his momentum?

This is simply impossible, okay? !

The key is that Kitaki Minoru's momentum is too oppressive, right?

The chilling air seeped out.

It was as if even the air was vibrating.

The fear of suffocation is everywhere!

He was obviously wearing protective gear, but in front of Kitami Minori, he seemed naked, as if he would be beheaded by the other owl in the next second.

The smell of blood hit his face even more.

Koji Sakata has faced off against countless kendo masters of the same level.

But no one has ever given him such evil feelings as Beicheng Minoru.

This situation made Sakata Koji immediately think of the most effective way to cultivate murderous aura in Katori Shinto-ryu - killing.

But Kitazumi is just a 9-year-old child!

Where could he go to kill people?

And it’s impossible for a ‘one-man slayer’ to have such murderous intent, right?

‘Ten people beheaded’.

No. It could be ‘killing a hundred people’.

Or even more to achieve Kitami Minoru's murderous aura that seems to have solidified, right?

Koji Sakata swallowed, his scalp numb.

The sense of oppression brought by Kitumi Minoru in front of him was indeed too much.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"You see, Shibaizumi-chan, this is the essence of Katori Shinto-ryu. It can bring great psychological pressure to people and suppress the opponent's momentum through shouts, footsteps, eyes and movements of the wrist. "

Looking at the situation on the field, Shizuru Airi became energetic.

At the same time, she stretched out her hand and pointed into the field.

"Look, Sakata 7th Dan has suppressed Beicheng-kun so hard that he can't even move, right?"

".is that so?"

Hosokawa Shibaizumi didn't understand kendo, but he could see that Kitumi Minoru didn't move much, so he felt a little worried.

"That's right."

Seeing the change in Hosokawa Shibaizumi's expression, Shizuru Airi felt relieved.

The main reason is that the opponent just refused to admit that Beicheng Shi would lose, and his words were terrifying.

Now I saw her relenting.

Shizuru Airi also smiled, put down her barriers, pointed at Kitumi Minoru on the court, and patiently explained to the other party.

"Even though Beicheng-kun doesn't seem to have much of a problem now, in fact he has been suppressed to the point of being unable to move. This will inevitably affect his mentality. He will most likely choose to break the pot and take the initiative to attack, and Sakata 7th Dan You will seize that momentary flaw and score a point.”

The biggest test of this long-term confrontation is mentality.

Koji Sakata has been involved in kendo for more than 20 years, and there is no doubt about his mentality.

Faced with Kitaki Minoru's restlessness, he was naturally an old man playing tricks on a naughty boy - Kitaki Minoru had no chance of winning from the beginning.

To put it bluntly——

"How can Sakata 7th Dan really lose? You can't really be Beicheng-kun's apprentice, right?"

Shizuru Airi laughed out loud: "If that's the case, it won't just be Sakata's seventh-dan face, but the entire kendo circle will be in trouble."

Lost to a 9-year-old child at the seventh level of Kendo.

Want to be an apprentice to a 9-year-old?

If this really happened, the entire kendo circle would be embarrassed.

At that time, in order to maintain the face of the kendo circle, there may be a wave of enthusiasm to challenge Kitazumi Minoru.

But no matter how you think about it, it's impossible.

Airi Shizuru looked confidently into the field.

She could feel it as a female swordsman.

The confrontation on the field has reached a fever pitch.

Kitaki Minoru will most likely be unable to withstand the pressure!

As if to respond to her thoughts.

Shizuru Airi keenly observed that Kitumi Minoru's footsteps moved slightly.

"Coming!"

Her eyes widened, and she was mentally prepared for Beicheng to break the jar and lose.

"ah!!!"

A roar of struggle sounded just in time!

However--

"Why?"

Shizuru Airi was stunned for a moment.

Because it was completely different from what she had imagined.

It's not that Beicheng Shi broke the pot and risked everything.

Instead, Koji Sakata, who was confronting him, took the lead in attacking.

This is the offensive posture

It doesn't look like he's doing it with ease, but instead he feels like he's scrambling and trying to fight to the death.

What's going on?

The situation was completely different from what he had imagined, which made Shizuru Airi look incomprehensible.

But soon, something happened that she could not understand even more.

The seventh-dan professional swordsmanship skills are indeed very strong.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

Even if it's a hasty move.

That sharp blow still slightly deformed the bamboo knife in mid-air.

The angle is tricky, irresistible and at the same time full of power.

However, this knife is very fast.

Kitazumi moved faster!

He pulled his feet forward.

The whole person's body quickly approached.

He turned sideways to avoid the blow.

But the strength of the seventh-dan professional swordsman is indeed online.

When Sakata Koji's bamboo sword failed, he actually turned his wrist.

Unexpectedly, at this critical moment, the bamboo sword dexterously changed its moves and hit Kitumi Minoru in the abdomen as he dodged sideways.

pretty!

Even Shizuru Airi had to lament that this change of move was too decisive and had no intention of being sloppy at all.

This blow was like a returning white wave.

No matter where Kitumi Minoru is, as long as he is within the attack range of Sakata Koji's bamboo sword, he will definitely not be able to escape.

However, Shizuru Airi didn't expect it.

Kitaki Minoru turned sideways and sent out the bamboo sword at the same time!

Cackling! ! !

A harsh friction sound sounded.

It was as if it had been expected.

Kitazumi actually used his sword to hold off Sakata Koji's surprise bamboo sword!

".This level of swordsmanship."

Shizuru Airi was stunned.

You must know that this short offensive and defensive battle takes place in an instant.

From Sakata Koji's sword to changing his moves.

The reaction time during this period is probably not even one second.

Even ordinary seventh-dan kendo players may not be able to react.

But Kitazumi not only didn't panic at all, she even blocked Sakata Koji's attack!

What's even scarier is.

Because it is a temporary change of tactics, the old strength has not been exhausted and the new strength has not yet arisen.

Koji Sakata's bamboo sword actually doesn't have much power on it!

so--

Kitazumi did not hesitate to block Sakata Koji's bamboo sword with his sword.

At the same time, he caught the opponent staggering and losing strength.

The bamboo knife slipped out from the bottom of my hand!

Like a bird returning to its nest.

Another example is mercury pouring down the ground.

Everything looks so natural and harmonious.

Bang! ! !

It was the dull sound of a bamboo knife hitting the face.

Under the gaze of Airi Shizuru.

Koji Sakata sat down on the ground.

It's over.

Shizuru Airi was stunned.

He looked at Koji Sakata, who was sitting on the ground with a confused face.

Then he looked at Kitumi Minoru, who was still slashing forward with his bamboo sword, and the reporters behind him who were starting to go crazy.

A current seventh-dan professional swordsman lost to a 9-year-old kid who had no dan and needed to take a dan assessment.

Gudu——

Shizuru Airi swallowed and wiped the cold sweat from her forehead.

Now I'm afraid it's not just a matter of whether Sakata Koji wants to become a disciple.

But the entire kendo community is probably going to have a big problem.

6200 words - I guess this is the only update today! I kept writing until I finished the climax of this update, and I have been writing until now.