City Children's Palace, Musashi Kendo Training Center.
In the middle of the field, two people wearing protective gear and holding bamboo swords were facing each other.
The tips of the two bamboo swords crossed each other, and the bamboo sword on the left trembled slightly. It was not because the sword holder was timid, but rather, it was a test. At the same time, it was also to hide the fact that he might launch an attack in the next second. It was similar to the quick steps of Taekwondo, Sanda, and Jeet Kune Do.
However, the person holding the sword on the right did not move. In any sense, he did not move. The bamboo sword in his hand was very stable, and his breathing was long. He only moved his feet a little to adjust the best position to meet the attack and counterattack.
The arena was very quiet, and countless pairs of eyes were fixed on the battle. The competition of sword arts was not like a fight. Victory and defeat were often decided in an instant like a spring thunder. If it was in the era of the ronin, what sounded after the thunder fell would not be applause, but a silent red rain.
The arena was silent for two whole minutes. The two swordsmen did not move. They just kept moving, advancing, and retreating. No one made the first move.
In the third minute, the person on the left who had been testing the waters finally couldn't take it anymore. He let out a loud roar from under his protective mask, and the roar shook the entire venue. However, he still didn't draw his sword.
The person on the right was not disturbed by this sudden Kiai. He did not move at all, and the bamboo sword in his hand did not even tremble.
Three minutes and twenty seconds later, the person on the left finally launched an attack. Without any warning, he raised his bamboo sword high and slashed down, a move that he had practiced tens of thousands of times.
The sword wielder on the right side struck out the moment his opponent raised his arm. He raised his bamboo sword and slammed it against the attack that was coming at him. This sure-kill slash was deflected. He took a step forward and took advantage of the opponent's unorganized movements to cleanly slash down.
Hit the face.
The duel that had been in a stalemate for three minutes ended in less than three seconds.
Thunderous applause sounded outside the arena, and…The children cheered.
This was the largest children's palace in the city. Of course, there would be many children here.
Therefore, the duel that was taking place now was not the world-famous duel between sword saints, but an exhibition match held in the Kendo class of the Children's Palace. The original intention of the competition was to show the charm of Kendo to the children and the parents who came with them, so that the new spring enrollment of the Kendo class of the Children's Palace could be held.
"If it wasn't for the fact that my face is still a little dazed from the shock, I would have thought that I was dreaming.”The person on the left side of the arena took off his mask and revealed the face of a middle-aged man. He was about 40 years old and had a look of emotion and disbelief on his face.
On the right, the winner of the duel also took off his mask. However, below him was a young boy with black hair and black eyes. His face was full of calmness, and there was no joy from his victory. He bowed to the middle-aged man and stood up."The fist is afraid of the young, and so is the Dao of the Sword.”
"What you eat is your reaction and speed. However, you have to change your habit of not testing at all and only attacking from behind.”The middle-aged man hugged the mask to his right waist and looked at the boy who was about sixteen or seventeen years old in front of him in amazement."If I hadn't taught you the basics, I would have thought that you had started learning the sword in your mother's womb. The sudden qi combination in that kind of situation couldn't even make you lose your footing.”
The Qi in Kendo referred to the sudden shout of the middle-aged man in the duel just now. It had the effect of refreshing and intimidating. Nowadays, more people called that thing " Battle Roar ". As long as the voice was loud and suddenly burst out to shock the enemy and make them reveal their flaws, they could seize the gap and defeat them in one breath.
"Coach, you're thinking too much." The boy finally revealed a helpless smile.""I really just reacted quickly. When you were in the Kiai just now, your fingers that were holding the sword didn't show any signs of exerting force. How could I have been hit?”
"You still know how to call me coach?”The middle-aged man glanced at the excited children on the sidelines and the parents who were fumbling for their pockets with pain on their faces and sighed."I passed the sixth dan last year, but I lost to you.”
"Disciple doesn't need to be inferior to master." The boy shook his head." Besides, I was taught by you. Doesn't this mean that your teaching skills are far better than your own skills?"”
"That makes sense." The middle-aged man was deep in thought. However, he reacted a few seconds later and immediately spat out,"You've only beaten me a few times, and you dare to say that you've surpassed me? Duan, did you take the exam? Have you practiced your footwork?"
"Alright, alright, alright." The boy wisely chose to avoid the topic."But why didn't you invite Senior Brother Chu Zihang instead of me?”
"Isn't he taking the college entrance examination this year?" The coach shook his head and said," Besides, I don't know him very well. If it weren't for you, that kid wouldn't have contacted me at all. After all, he didn't come to school after graduating from primary school. He was only invited back occasionally as an honorary graduate to perform. Besides, why would I hire him? Isn't it good to have a ready-made coolie like you?”
"If he takes the college entrance exam, do you think I won't take the college entrance exam?”The boy sighed." Besides, I think Chu Zihang is more handsome than me. He'll be more appealing in the exhibition match. He'll be able to balance the Yin and Yang in your Kendo Gym."”
"Nonsense, you're also very handsome, not worse than him. Speaking of which, do you have any plans for which university you want to go to in the future?”The coach smiled, revealing his snow-white teeth, and pulled the boy over with his left hand. The parents and students facing the sidelines took a few photos. In the crowd, there was a beautiful blonde foreign girl holding a camera and taking photos of the two of them.
"Soon." The boy in front of the camera also smiled. After taking the photo, he immediately put away his fake smile and said calmly,"Whatever, leave it to fate."
"How can we leave it to fate?" The coach patted the boy's shoulder." You still have to study to broaden your horizons. Besides, you're born with fast reflexes and good body coordination. If you're interested in developing your Kendo in the future, I can introduce you. Your coach is a sixth-dan after all.”
" Forty-three-year-old Stage Six." "When are you going to take the 7th dan exam?”
"It will be five years later. The rules are there. It's a pity that the rules are too rigid. Otherwise, I reckon that with your ability, it shouldn't be a problem for you to practice and become a sword saint before you turn 30.”The coach rubbed the boy's hair and smiled.
"Don't flatter me. After all, the Dao of the Sword is just a hobby.”Faced with the coach's good opinion, the boy was obviously lacking in character.
"Make good use of your youth and experience dating in high school so that you won't be ignorant when you go to university in the future.”The coach said with emotion," I heard that Shilan High School has a lot of luxury cars in front of the rainy sky gate like a car show. There are a lot of young ladies in the school. If you hurry up and harm one or two of them, your college tuition fees will be covered."”
"What kind of vicious words are these? I didn't realize that you're a scumbag who cheats on women.”The boy looked at the coach in surprise.
"If I could eat, I would definitely eat it. Unfortunately, time waits for no man. However, it's a pity that you don't live off a woman.”the coach said seriously.
"My stomach is quite good and I like to eat dry rice. Besides, I'm not interested in that aspect.”The boy shook his head.
"Alright, alright, don't be humble. Do you think I don't know how popular you are in school? There are many people who like you. Young people should put less sour ink in their stomachs that is dissatisfied with the world and put more butterflies in the spring flowers.”The coach pushed the boy and kicked his butt.""Go do what you have to do. In a while, the front desk will collect your salary.”
"You still get paid? Isn't it a voluntary exhibition match?" The boy turned around and said.
"Have you collected enough money for your tuition fees for next year?”The coach raised his eyebrows.
"Isn't it still early?" The boy smiled helplessly.
"It's getting late. Focus on your studies in the second year of high school and pick up girls. Don't waste your good years working.”The coach waved his hand and walked to the eager children on the sidelines."Get lost. Study hard and improve every day. I'll look for you next time there's an exhibition match. Remember to go easy on me.”
The boy was stunned for a moment, but he didn't say anything. He just smiled and turned around to leave.
"Oh right, Lin Nian." The coach suddenly shouted at the boy.
"What?" The boy turned around and asked.
"Nothing. I just wanted to tell you that my daughter said that she saw your sister in a new coffee shop in the High-tech Zone a few days ago.”the coach said.
"Are you working?" The boy was stunned.
"Yes, I'll tell you." The coach nodded.
"Got it." "Let's go," said the boy.
"Yes."
After saying that, the boy left the venue with his hood and bamboo sword. However, his back seemed a lot heavier for no reason.
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