The battle with Okita Souji made Zhang Heng's sword skills, which had been stuck at level 3 for a long time, finally break through to level 4.
For Zhang Heng, this was like entering a new realm.
Every major level promotion is a qualitative leap, let alone level 4, which few people can reach. After promotion, Zhang Heng not only has his five senses strengthened, but also the insights and combat experience he accumulated from previous challenges in various dojos. The fusion together, coupled with the foundation he developed in Black Sail, finally formed a set of sword techniques of his own.
In order to commemorate the battle with Okita Souji, Zhang Heng finally decided to name the new school he founded Tento-ryu.
In addition, he also gained a skill similar to "Mind's Eye", which allows him to continue fighting even when his vision is blocked.
Could it be that he will change his profession and become Daredevil in the future? Zhang Heng touched his chin and thought, in addition, he could feel that there seems to be room for further improvement in this mind eye skill. Perhaps the ultimate goal in the future is to maintain combat effectiveness even when all five senses are blocked?
But in that case, the sixth sense probably needs to be sharp to an incredible degree.
This sounds a bit mysterious, but generally speaking, as a master, you will have a certain sense of the impending danger, but the strength is different. It is still very useful when guarding against sneak attacks, but if you want to rely on the sixth sense throughout the process There is indeed still a long way to go to fight.
Zhang Heng is not in a hurry. His dungeon journey is coming to an end. His sword skills have been upgraded as expected. Weapons of the same level as those of Sanriyue Zong have also been found, and there are two of them. As for more advanced weapons, Zhang Heng has no more. Know where to look.
Tian Congyun, one of the three artifacts?
The name of that sword is big enough, but it is mostly used as a ritual weapon, and it is too old. The materials are too different, and its practicality is questionable. The other main reason is that the sword is not in the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Instead, it has been stored in Atsuta Shrine. Zhang Heng couldn't get it even if he wanted to.
It stands to reason that the Five Swordsmen in the World are already the best swords that players can get in the dungeon. Although Crimson Sword had previously guessed that there were A-level props in the dungeon, she herself had no clue about it.
Zhang Heng has no intention of forcing it. He has done everything he can. If he can't meet her, then he won't meet him.
And next he has to face a happy trouble. According to the rules of the dungeon, he can only take one of the two swords out. Whether he should choose Suzumaru Tsuneji or Kikuichi Monji Norimune is a question.
Zhang Heng estimated that both knives were B-grade. As for their respective characteristics, he could basically only rely on guessing before completing the appraisal. In addition to the characteristics of Shuzumaru Tsuneji being difficult to damage, the rosary wrapped around the handle of the knife is likely to be Let it have properties like warding off evil spirits.
As for Kikuichi Monji Norimune, this is Okita Souji's favorite sword. The blade is lighter than Sukumaru Tsuneji, and its sharpness is still better than Sukumaru Tsuneji. It can easily cut the fallen leaves on the tree into two pieces, and cooperates with Okita. Zhang Heng's unique skill, Ping Qingyan, is hard to guard against. Zhang Heng's moves with this knife can be three points faster than his own fastest speed.
Each of the two knives has its own advantages, making it really hard for him to decide.
Even while hesitating, the copy is coming to an end.
The Battle of Toba Fushimi finally broke out as recorded in history. When the political situation became increasingly unfavorable, Okubo Toshimichi, Saigo Takamori and others made a decisive decision and finally embarked on the road to collapse by force. In January of that year, he defeated the shogunate's army that was several times larger than his own, ushering in a new era.
It's just that people who are immersed in joy now don't know what fate awaits them in the future.
In accordance with the agreement with Souji Okita, Zhang Heng used the contacts he had accumulated during this period in the Overthrow Faction to meet with Katsura Kogoro. The latter promised that if Isamu Kondo is willing to put down his weapons and no longer be an enemy of the new government, he can Sparing his life was just to announce that he was dead. As a price, Kondo Isamu had to change his appearance, return to his hometown to work in farming, and was not allowed to step out of his house for the rest of his life.
Zhang Heng knew in his heart that it was almost impossible for Kondo Isamu to accept such conditions, and he knew that Katsura Kogoro also knew that Kondo Isamu would not agree. However, Zhang Heng had fulfilled his previous vow to Okita and helped Kondo Isamu find a way out of a certain death situation. He will not help Kondo Isamu make a choice because everyone has their own destiny.
After doing these things, the next step is to wait for the day of departure.
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The cherry blossom tree in the yard finally lost all its leaves. Although it will sprout new buds next year, Zhang Heng can't wait for that day.
On this day, he was sitting in the courtyard of the small mountain dojo, eating grilled fish and pickled radish while watching several samurai practice swordsmanship.
Shortly afterwards, Akane Koyama, who had just finished teaching, walked out of the main room.
She wiped the sweat from her forehead, took a bowl of red bean soup from Zhang Heng, took a sip, and asked, "Have the ferry tickets been booked?"
"Well, just tomorrow afternoon."
Zhang Heng smiled and declared that he still had unfinished business in the Western countries and would go back again. As for the return date, he was uncertain.
Now that the Oyama Dojo is completely on the right track, the era of samurai is over. However, the new government will establish the Metropolitan Police Department, which will also teach sword techniques. In history, the Metropolitan Police Department has changed from the ten sword techniques in the world to They took a style from each school and created the Metropolitan Police Style.
Zhang Heng changed the history a little bit, and through hard work, the little-known sect of Koyama Myoshi-ryu was included in one of the ten sects. Later, the Koyama Dojo will become a cooperative dojo of the Metropolitan Police Department, helping to teach swordsmanship. , so that even in the Meiji era, Akane Koyama’s dojo can still develop.
Xiaoshan Qian bit her lip. She has seen everything Zhang Heng has done for Xiaoshan Dojo during this period. However, it is difficult for her to repay him. She can only silently enjoy the benefits brought by him. This is something she very It was something difficult to accept, so he was silent for a while and said, "Weren't you collecting swords before?"
"Oh, I haven't done that kind of thing anymore after Miss Jing Qian reminded me." Zhang Heng said.
But in fact, the main thing is that after getting Sukumaru Tsuneji and Kikuichimonmonori Mune, he no longer has a sword that he can see.
"My father also has a Tibetan sword, but it's not a famous sword, and I don't know who made it." Xiaoshan Akane said, "I know it can't be compared with the sword in your hand, but just use it as a parting gift. "
"Oh? Then it's better to be respectful than to obey." Zhang Heng nodded.
Although he was destined to be unable to bring out a copy of this knife, he did not refuse Koyama Akane's kindness and still stretched out his hands to take the gift from the girl's hand.
He took out the knife from the scabbard and took a look. It was just as Akane Koyama said. It was an ordinary knife. It should only be less than a hundred years old. It had been well maintained, but its hardness was not as good as a few beads. Maru Tsuneji's blade is not as sharp as Kikuichi Mononori Mune, and the blade looks dull, and there is no inscription left by the maker of the blade. At first glance, it is not a famous product.
However, Zhang Heng still solemnly accepted the knife, because he did not want to let down the girl's heart, and then stood up and bowed.
"Thanks to Miss Akane for taking care of me during this time."
Xiaoshan Qian tried her best to raise her face and did not let the tears fall in her eyes. She just said softly, "I will always keep the small courtyard for you. Come back when you have time."
