The protagonists of this dialogue are two swordsmen from a small Sword Dojo, sitting not far behind Niitsuma Kan.
Even though they intentionally lowered their voices, Niitsuma Kan, with his keen hearing, heard their conversation in its entirety.
Already hanging his head, Niitsuma Kan lowered it even further.
Around 2 seconds passed... No one knew what Niitsuma Kan thought during these brief 2 seconds.
After 2 seconds, Niitsuma Kan suddenly clenched his teeth, then took out the medicine box from his chest, poured out the pill inside, and, pretending to cheer himself on, slapped his face hard and stuffed the white pill into his mouth...
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As Chokata and the others cheered, Aoto tightened his grip on his bamboo sword, donned his protective gear, and returned to the arena.
