"Even from a pragmatic perspective, establishing a good relationship with such a young swordsman, who is both remarkably talented and of excellent character, and whose future is bound to be bright, is nothing but beneficial for our Sword Dojo and the Chiba family."
As Chiba Shigetarou spoke, he discreetly glanced at his sister beside him with a barely noticeable movement...
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The next day—
Rustle, rustle, rustle...
Just as dawn broke, the bustling noise in Asakusa never ceased.
The scene of the Swordsmanship Competition... was even more lively than yesterday.
It might be because many people heard about the extraordinary excitement of this competition last night, so quite a number came upon hearing the news, causing the number of spectators in the viewing stands to rise significantly. Many were left to lament outside the stands when they couldn't squeeze in to see the events on the stage.
