It only took Zhang Heng five days to obtain the certificate of exemption from Koyama Akane's Shinryu. The speed was so fast that Akane Koyama was stunned, but from a technical point of view, she really had no reason not to give Zhang Heng the certificate.
So from today onwards, Zhang Heng can declare to the outside world that he is a disciple of Koyama Akishin-ryu.
He was in a good mood, and it just so happened that Gabriel's group was taking collective action today. Without him, Zhang Heng would have a whole day to spare.
However, there has been little movement recently from either the Choshu Domain samurai or the Shinsengumi, making it unclear what they are busy with.
No one comes to cause trouble, and although the dojo is still not improving, Akane Koyama, as the owner of the dojo, is extremely satisfied with her current life.
However, for Zhang Heng on the other side, the current situation was a little different from what he had planned before.
But it doesn't matter, no one comes to the door to cause trouble, he can still take the initiative to cause trouble.
In fact, Zhang Heng has been inquiring about the whereabouts of famous swords recently, and by the way, he also followed Akane Koyama, a native of Kyoto, to learn about the various dojos in Kyoto.
Finally, he set his sights on a dojo called Suzakukan.
This is a dojo that was opened in Kyoto in recent years, but it is not small in scale. The owner, Sugawarazaemon, traveled around the world when he was young and learned the strengths of various schools. Finally, he realized the Shigenshin Kairyu and defeated several people. A well-known swordsman at the time, it was rumored that he had fought against the former director of the Shinsengumi, Serizawa Kamo. Although no one knew the outcome, the fact that he could save a life from the violent Serizawa Kamo said a lot in itself. Problem.
After Serizawa was eliminated by Kondo Isamu, Hijikata Tobizo and others, Sugawarazaemon established the Suzaku Hall in Kyoto, and immediately welcomed many disciples under his sect, and the current development momentum is good.
Then Zhang Heng came to the door.
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"Oyama Akishin-ryu? Is there still this school in Kyoto?"
The disciple in charge of reception at Suzaku Hall raised his face and said. Zhang Heng could hear a hint of disdain in his tone, but his attitude was not without reason. When Sugawara Zaemon came to Kyoto, he looked for masters to challenge and become famous. It was great when he was doing it, but after he gained some fame on his own and opened a dojo, others would challenge him and try to gain fame.
It doesn't matter if he is really a capable person, but there are some small schools that he has never heard of who are also coming to gain popularity. After all, Sugawarazaemon also used this trick in the past. As long as he has fought against anyone, no matter he wins, If I lose, the opponent can brag about any number of tricks. Sugawarazaemon can't do anything to me.
Just like when he fought against Serizawa Kamo, but Serizawa Kamo wanted to find a sparring partner, he was selected, but in the end it was passed as if Serizawa Kamo wanted to kill him but failed to kill him.
So now when the disciples of the Suzaku Pavilion looked at Zhang Heng, they felt that he was just like those unknown people who came before to do porcelain marketing, until Zhang Heng explained his purpose.
"I heard that the owner of your museum has a famous sword made by Miike Noita Mitsuyo in his collection. I would like to borrow it for a look."
The disciple in charge of the reception immediately changed his face when he heard this, and the next moment there was an angry shout from behind Zhang Heng, "Bold!"
Miike Noita Mitsuyo is a famous blacksmith in the history of Japanese swords. He was active in Miike County, Chikugo Province at the end of the Heian period. Every piece of his work is priceless. Of course, the most famous one was during the Muromachi Shogunate period. Dadian Taiguangshi is known as one of the "Five Swordsmen in the World".
Zhang Heng first came to the Suzaku Museum because of rumors that Sugawarazaemon had a work by Miike Noita Mitsuyo.
But what he said just now obviously angered the people in the Suzaku Pavilion.
Samurai attach great importance to their most loyal partners - their swords. Although most people are not able to reach the state of death with the sword, they will not borrow their swords casually, let alone Lend it to a stranger.
Zhang Heng's request can be said to be very rude, and of course it will be even more rude later. If what Sugawarazaemon has in his collection is really Taikōse Odeni or a famous sword of the same level as Taikōse Odeni, Zhang Heng's request will be even more rude. I don't plan to pay it back if I borrow it.
"Let me teach you about your Oyama Akishin-ryu!" Immediately, a disciple from the Suzaku Hall jumped out and said.
Zhang Heng nodded, as if he didn't notice the hostile eyes around him, took the wooden knife handed by others, and said calmly, "Please enlighten me."
Because he was angry at Zhang Heng's previous disrespectful remarks, the visitor rushed up to him without even a courtesy. Zhang Heng was not in a hurry, and took a defensive stance like Oyama Akishin-ryu, with the tip of the sword raised slightly and leaning slightly to the left. , allowing the other party to launch an offensive.
Naturally, the visitor would not be rude and immediately made a proud blow of his own.
However, there was only a "snap" sound, and the wooden knife in Zhang Heng's hand held his blow firmly.
The person who drew the knife seemed to be dissatisfied and shouted, "Again!" Then he immediately drew the knife and slashed again, this time the target was Zhang Heng's right shoulder.
But the result was the same, he was still intercepted halfway by the wooden sword in the opponent's hand.
He didn't believe in this evil, and kept making strange screams from his mouth, and kept swinging the wooden knife in his hand. However, the evil thing was that no matter which direction he slashed, he was easily defused by the opponent, and he couldn't even touch the corners of other people's clothes.
Zhang Heng just stood there, not even moving his feet, watching his opponent jump up and down, getting angry with anxiety.
It has to be said that Zhang Heng didn't pay much attention to Koyama Akira Shinryu's moves at first, but when he used them now, the effect was surprisingly good, although he mainly relied on speed, strength and his well-honed fighting sense to bully People, but Koyama Akishin-ryu's moves did make this process easier. For example, no matter where the opponent attacks from, he can set up his wooden sword as quickly as possible to defend.
Pirates' sword skills are broad and open, and they don't pay too much attention to details. Japanese sword skills have been passed down for hundreds of years, so they naturally have their merits.
For Zhang Heng, this dungeon is not only a journey to find a sword, but also a great opportunity to hone his sword skills. Therefore, although he has countless opportunities, he is not in a hurry to defeat the opponent in front of him, but intends to use the opponent to Study the sword technique of Shi Yuan Zhen Jie Liu.
However, he could not watch it for long before the competition was stopped.
"Stand back!" A deep voice shouted, "You are no match for him."
Zhang Heng's opponent, a young man with a fluffy mouth, blushed, but did not dare to make any rebuttal. Hearing this, he stopped what he was doing and stepped aside obediently.
The person who spoke was a middle-aged man, but it didn't seem to be Sugawara Zaemon himself (Zhang Heng asked about Sugawara's appearance when he came).
"Isshin Shimizu, the chief of Suzaku Hall, please give me your advice." The visitor said seriously.
