These were eyes that reflected the soul. This was not only a description of himself but also of its abilities.
Soji, frozen in her sword-thrusting stance, suddenly stiffened on the spot, as if her time had stopped in that moment.
Her expression was stunned, as if she had seen something unbelievable.
Instantly, her hair, which had begun to turn white, completely reverted to its original pale gold color.
The sword in her hand fell to the ground. Soji instantly lost consc...
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Soji seemed not to have expected Yusei's movements to be so fast. She showed no intention of dodging at all.
Yusei executed his Iaido strike, the blade about to land on her neck. But the next moment left Yusei somewhat stunned.
He saw a bloodthirsty, excited smile on Soji's face. She didn't dodge or avoid… instead, the long sword in her hand was aimed directly at Yusei.
This was an unbelievable scene because, in terms of movement and speed, Yusei was undoubtedly faster.
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At this moment, Old Man Koken below the stage appeared calm and unruffled, as if not disappointed by his granddaughter's earlier elimination.
Tomei, sitting beside him, looked at Yusei on stage and suddenly said to Koken,
"No wonder you aren't disappointed about your granddaughter being eliminated, and Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu losing to Tennen Rishin-ryu. So you had a backup plan all along."
Hearing this, Koken showed a light, faint smile, "I don't have any so-called backup plan....
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Her best friend's excited, expectant tone made Kaguya pause. Combined with her own dazed state, still immersed in her recent defeat, she didn't immediately grasp who Chika was referring to.
"Found who?" Kaguya asked instinctively.
A blissful smile spread across Chika's face, her expression one of pure joy.
"It's the boy who saved me last time! He really came to the Kendo Tournament, just as I thought."
"Eh? The tournament?" Only then did Kaguya realize who Chika meant....
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At this life-and-death moment, the three images of Soji thrusting towards Kaguya were joined by another.
A boy in black casual sportswear flashed in front of her, holding her sword in his hand... her sword?
Only then did Kaguya realize that her sword had been taken from her at some point, and then she felt a force on her abdomen.
Thud.
This was the second time she had been kicked flying, but compared to the force of Soji's kick, this one was very light.
Before sh...
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Watching his granddaughter get kicked flying on stage, Koken showed no sign of worry, only nodding.
"A very incisive assessment."
Yusei didn't respond further. As someone on Koken's side, he naturally hoped Kaguya would win.
But her opponent was a being who had become a Heroic Spirit after death, so it was impossible for her to be defeated by Kaguya, who didn't possess such extraordinary talent in swordsmanship.
Did Kaguya have talent in swordsmanship? Naturally, she d...
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However, immediately after, a command from his superior came through his earpiece. His expression first showed astonishment, then he quickly nodded.
About ten seconds later, he picked up the microphone and announced loudly.
"Everyone, please remain calm. This is a normal procedure. This is a duel between two master swordswomen. Moreover, with Okita Tomei-sama overseeing the match, there will be no problems."
Okita Tomei, the former head of the Okita Family. His swordsmanship...
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Shibuya, inside the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the audience took their seats with excitement, watching the arena, awaiting the upcoming semi-final match between two competitors.
As time passed, two girls simultaneously arrived at the center of the arena, and the spectator stands instantly erupted with thunderous exclamations.
There was no other reason than their sheer stunning beauty.
These two girls weren't wearing the standard protective gear for Kendo matches, which in...
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Looking at the girl's gradually infatuated expression, the black-haired, straight-haired girl sighed.
"Alright, my match is about to start soon. My opponent today... isn't simple. Let me prepare properly."
Hearing her best friend's words, the pink-haired girl stopped reminiscing about that boy and thought for a moment, asking uncertainly.
"Is it the young lady from the Okita Family?"
The black-haired, straight-haired girl nodded, and her eyes sharpened slightly.
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Shibuya, a prefecture located in Tokyo in western Japan, is a major commercial center.
The Toyogasaki Academy’s Kendo Club didn't make Yusei take the train… this was also Yusei's request because he wanted to bring Utaha and Shiro along.
Taking the train felt somewhat inconvenient, and the bus was just easier.
After some time, they finally arrived around noon at the hotel arranged by the organizers for the competition period.
Yusei didn't have much luggage because t...
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Koken smiled and clapped, praising, "A beautiful strike."
Yusei returned the sword in his hand to the maid and looked at Koken.
"So, the championship is mine for the taking. But honestly, dominating among a bunch of high schoolers isn't really that interesting."
"Is that so? I’m not so sure about that." Koken surprisingly played devil's advocate.
Yusei raised an eyebrow, "Are you talking about the competition rules? Even with those, it doesn't matter. My speed and in...
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Time passed in the blink of an eye. Everything these past few days had gone surprisingly smoothly, as if following a script.
First, the game helmets were delivered as scheduled. Then, Kayaba provided a detailed explanation of the data modifications he had made for Yusei and Shiro.
Just as Yusei had envisioned, it included the various stages of the Sharingan's abilities and the addition of Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu.
Furthermore, Shiro was given the Byakugan, one of the Three Great ...
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Naturally, Yusei promised and agreed. It wasn't like he had nothing better to do than pick fights… what a waste of time!
He felt his time was very precious, so how could he waste for something so useless?
"Alright, I promise I won't pick fights randomly. If I do fight, it will definitely be to protect you. How about that?"
Yusei looked at Utaha's stunning face and spoke with a hint of teasing.
Utaha rolled her eyes at him but didn't say anything, handing over one of ...
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The message notification sounded. Eriri happily opened it to view her Kouhai's work.
She had never felt this sense of accomplishment before… it felt really good to guide a Kouhai, almost like teaching a student.
There were only three images, but Eriri didn't mind.
She herself only had a superficial understanding of manga, and she just knew the basics about publishers.
So, in her mind, when she wanted to guide her Kouhai, the number of pages didn't matter much.
...
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By the time Yusei woke up, Kanako had already come to call the siblings for dinner.
Shiro had slipped away at some point and was lying nearby playing on her phone. His manga manuscript was neatly arranged on the table.
Rubbing his still somewhat groggy head, he told Kanako they'd be out shortly, then took out his phone.
He had fallen asleep so suddenly earlier and hadn't gotten to his proper tasks yet.
With the manuscript ready, he actually planned to find a publisher....
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‘Robbing someone right in front of the police station... did they think no one could pull them off their motorcycle?’
After a moment of silence for these two idiots' intelligence, Yusei picked up the bag, ran over to the girl, and returned it to her.
The girl was wearing a black mask and coughed from time to time. Yusei didn't get a clear look at her face, so he didn't pay much attention. Before she could say anything, he smiled and waved his hand.
"Be more careful next ...
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"It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been caught! I'm going to kill you!"
Taiji, with one leg broken, lunged and bit like a madman, mounting the police chief.
He hit and bit without holding back!
After a brief moment of stunned silence, the police chief quickly reacted, subdued Taiji in an instant, and even drew his pistol, pointing it at him.
He wondered why Taiji suddenly went berserk like this.
Assaulting an officer, threatening police ...
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"You..." Utaha closed her eyes. Facing the increasingly near face, the usually strong-willed her actually chose to escape, seemingly ready to accept her impending fate.
But in reality, her heart held both nervousness and a sliver of anticipation.
No matter what, the feeling of being protected was something every girl secretly yearned for.
However, the expected kiss didn't come. She only felt a warm breath by her ear, sending tingles through her.
Then, she felt the guy ...
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Yusei knew the school must be in chaos right now. Not only would the teachers be busy, but the students wouldn't miss this rare opportunity for big news either.
So, instead of staying at school, Yusei took Utaha for a walk in the nearby park.
He was somewhat worried that Utaha might be badly shaken, so he wanted to take her to a quiet place to stroll and relax her mood.
The two walked in silence along the path, under the shade of the trees in the park… a rare, slightly coo...
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Yusei then stopped paying attention to him and instead looked at Utaha in his arms.
The girl in his arms was 168cm tall and weighed 52 kilograms, a golden figure.
Yusei's predecessor might have been malnourished… although handsome, his height was a weak point.
He was only around 172-173 cm, but at this moment, it happened to be just right.
The two were almost face-to-face, extremely close. Yusei could feel the sweet, orchid-like fragrance of the girl's breath against...
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"Very real. You'll need more time to understand me deeply."
Yusei smiled and naturally walked over to stand beside Utaha.
"Perhaps that's true."
Utaha unusually refrained from sharp remarks. Instead, her beautiful eyes looked at Yusei with curiosity.
For a girl, a strong protector, someone to rely on, can provide a great sense of security.
Yusei was now playing that role.
She had thought he was a weak little kitten, but now she discovered he was actually a ...
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He looked towards the other side. There, Taiji was fully geared up, only his head exposed, wrapped in layers of bandages. He looked somewhat ridiculous and laughable, yet also had a tragic air about him.
Injured so badly and still taking the field? He's really pushing it.
But at this moment, Taiji appeared fierce and menacing. His eyes were bloodshot, fixed intently on Yusei as if he had seen the murderer of his father.
Yusei didn't mind. He directly stepped onto the platfor...
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Kendo Club.
For students who didn't attend elite schools and hadn't systematically learned Kendo from a young age, joining the Kendo Club was often driven by pure passion.
But this pursuit relies on more than just interest. Kendo depends on two things: 1. Diligence and hard work... and that's still not enough! It also requires the accumulation of time.
Talent! A natural aptitude for the sword!
Clearly, very few members of the Kendo Club possessed both these qualities, ...
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"The Kendo Club’s selection competition? Are you really planning to participate in the National Kendo Tournament?"
Utaha looked at Yusei with suspicion, wondering if he was overestimating himself.
She recalled the scene at the school gate where Yusei was looking at the Kendo Tournament’s poster, but back then, she had thought he was just joking.
Although recent rumors said Yusei had beaten up Taiji on the very day he joined the Kendo Club-
But that was just undisci...
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"Good morning, Kazami-kun."
"Good morning, Kazami-kun."
In the vibrant morning atmosphere of the school, Yusei walked along the path to his classroom, occasionally greeted by girls with blushing faces.
Yusei, who was already somewhat 'well-known' at school, had recently undergone a change.
The confident aura radiating from within had truly elevated him to the status of a minor celebrity.
At the very least, Yusei's natural appearance was quite handsome. Before, he...
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Utaha felt her eyebrows twitching, a mix of panic and helplessness washing over her.
According to her expectations, the other party should have been blushing, hurriedly waving their hands, and suggesting some other simple request.
Like wanting to look at her legs, or maybe pushing it a bit further, asking to touch them?
‘But who directly says something like 'don't go back tonight'? Doesn't he know that a guy saying that to a girl comes across as very... hormone-driven?’<...
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Below the stage, the people who genuinely loved manga were amazed to see the girl drawn by Yusei come to life, and they exclaimed in admiration.
They found it hard to believe that this randomly selected young man could draw on par with the manga master next to him.
That was a master in the manga world, and how old was this young man?
This was actually a misconception on their part. A mangaka doesn't necessarily need outstanding drawing skills… they need an imaginative mind...
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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, Yusei had been in this world for a week.
Many things had happened this week: transmigration, the system, Utaha’s favorable impression, taking a master, preparing for SAO, planning to make money by drawing manga, etc...
Yusei felt his life was incredibly fulfilling, and every day was busy.
This busyness was especially evident at school: discussing novels and life with Utaha, chatting with his deskmate Megumi.
And from time to ...
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Yusei cleared his throat lightly and looked at Kayaba, who was full of respect and even admiration in his eyes.
For some reason, he felt a bit embarrassed, especially under the other party's worshipful gaze.
Pushing aside his thoughts, Yusei asked, "Do you have any game helmets that haven't been tampered with?"
"None, but if Yusei-sama needs them, I can have them custom-made for you immediately."
"Good." Yusei nodded in satisfaction. After thinking for a moment, he loo...
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Perhaps due to the vast market potential of the SAO, this place was clearly one with strict access control.
The security guards at the entrance were alert, their eyes scanning the passing pedestrians and vehicles, wary of any corporate spies.
Yusei was also pondering how to sneak in.
Just hypnotizing the guards wouldn't work, after all, the guards couldn't even enter the building themselves, only guarding the outer gate.
‘I need to find a researcher,’ Yusei pondere...
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