Chapter 85: Bounce and Ashina Style
"So it's you... you scared me!"
"Feel sorry…"
As they were talking, the two had already walked out of the Butterfly House and came to the courtyard where they had previously traded with Wolf. Under the setting sun, Wolf saw that there was no anger on Shinobu Kocho's face, but instead a hint of blush.
Seeing this, Lang was about to ask about Minako, but after looking around Lang, Ninja took the initiative to speak.
"Hey? Didn't Minako come to see Mr. Wolf? She was obviously saying that she missed you a few days ago."
Having said that, he held his chin and thought for a moment, muttering to himself.
“…Did he go to play with Kanao?”
Wolf, on the other hand, was more concerned about Minako's health, and asked her after sitting in the pavilion with Shinobu.
"…How is Minako feeling?"
Seeing Wolf's serious question, Shinobu naturally spoke seriously.
"I'm sure my sister has already told you that Minako fainted for some unknown reason a day ago, but she recovered in the morning."
"And when I checked on him, he didn't look sick."
Shinobu's description is consistent with what Kanae said. Perhaps, as Kanae said, Minako is just overly worried about herself, or... she is too tired from playing with Kanae.
Thinking of this, the worry in Wolf's eyes disappeared, and he thought of another thing. Looking at the still serious Shinobu, he slowly spoke.
"…The time is right. It's time to fulfill my promise… Let me teach you…Ashina-ryu."
Hearing this, Shinobu's serious face was stunned for a moment, and then a cheerful smile appeared on his face.
"it is good!"
Just as Wolf was about to draw his sword to demonstrate, he seemed to suddenly remember something and inserted the half-drawn sword back into the scabbard.
He turned around and trotted away, leaving a sentence in the pavilion.
"…Wait a mininute…"
Seeing Wolf leave, Shinobu Kocho lowered her head in disappointment for a moment, but the words Wolf left behind made her raise her head again, her little face slightly flushed.
He glanced in the direction the wolf left, with a hint of anticipation in his eyes.
………………
After a while.
"what?!"
"Why is this bastard coming violently!!"
Two voices sounded in the courtyard at the same time. The two men stared at each other with eyes wide open, one with bloodshot eyes and the other full of anger, staring at each other without showing any weakness.
It was Busai who came with the wolf and Shinobu Kocho who had an angry look on her face but a hint of disappointment in her eyes.
The instigator of all this, Wolf, stood between the two and suddenly remembered Kocho Shinobu's attitude towards Busei in the carriage.
Just as they were regretting their feelings, the two men pointed their spears at the wolf again, turned their heads together, and stared at the wolf without saying a word, as if asking the wolf to make a judgment.
"..."
The wolf had never seen such a scene before, and at this moment he could not help but fall silent. The courtyard instantly became a strange situation.
The wolf lowered his head in thought for a moment, glanced at the two of them, and then slowly spoke.
"…Buzukawa is only here to learn how to play… He is not suitable for the Ashina style."
Hearing what Wolf said, a light flashed in Shinobu's eyes, and he looked at Busei provocatively. Busei had nothing to say and could only respond with a glare.
Wolf breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Shinobu smile again, but as for Busei… he always had that vicious expression on his face.
The wolf thought to himself that the atmosphere in the courtyard had become "relaxed".
Finally... we can start...
Then Wolf's expression became serious. He grasped the hilt of the knife and slowly pulled out the wedge ball and swung it. The blade sparkled in the setting sun. He narrowed his eyes and whispered.
"Well then... let's get started..."
As soon as he finished speaking, the wolf stepped forward, leaned over and rushed towards the Undead River. In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of him!
Looking at the wolf rushing towards him with a knife raised, his cold eyes full of seriousness, Busikawa raised a ferocious smile at the corner of his mouth.
"Real sword training... pretty good!"
He then drew his sword and held it in front of him, watching carefully the traces left by the blade.
That's it!
Just now when I went to find Busou, I wanted to train the wolf to use the medicine gourd to heal Busou's injuries.
At this moment, a quick, accurate and ruthless knife blocked the wolf's swinging trajectory. Just when Busei thought that he had succeeded on the first try and would definitely surprise the wolf and the annoying little kid next to him.
The wolf suddenly stopped its slashing attack, and took advantage of the momentum to turn around, then stabbed towards him!
Not good!
In a hurry, Busei could only barely hold the raised sword across his body to block.
Boom!
The powerful momentum of the thrust pushed Busei back, and his feet drew long tracks on the ground.
Amazing!
The ninja standing by was watching the two's training in surprise. He thought it was not his turn for the time being, but he did not expect that the wolf's attack would fall on him the next moment.
The thrust forced Busei to retreat, but Wolf did not continue chasing him. Instead, he turned his head to look at Shinobu Kocho beside him, then jumped up, circled in the air, and slashed at him with a falling momentum!
Send eagle to kill!
When Shinobu saw this, he quickly drew his sword, stepped back, and used his small body to dodge the sword. Wolf stood up and spoke to him calmly.
“…Cut it over here.”
Although Ren was hesitant, seeing how serious the two men were just now, he gritted his teeth, moved his feet, flew up, and chopped down at the wolf with a vertical knife from above!
The wolf obviously reacted, but still did not dodge or evade. He stood in the direction of the ninja's attack, slightly bent his body, and raised his sword to block.
clang!
Crisp sounds and sparks bloomed between the two, and the slash was easily blocked by the wolf. In mid-air, Shinobu felt as if he was hit by a huge wave, and his figure was instantly thrown backwards.
Just when his head was about to hit the ground, the wolf slowly squatted down and put his hand behind his head. After making sure that he didn't hit it, he pulled his hand out and let him fall to the ground.
The look in the wolf's eyes instantly changed from shy to speechless. At the same time, the defeated Busei behind him walked towards the wolf. Seeing this, Shinobu also slowly stood up.
After the wolf stood up, he looked at the two people in front of him, organized his words, and spoke to them separately.
"…Buzukawa, be careful of the enemy's changes in tactics…If you don't know how to adapt, you will be defeated sooner or later…"
What Wolf said made sense. Even Busei didn't say much this time, and carefully reflected on his mistake.
Seeing this, Wolf nodded slightly, then turned his gaze to Shinobu and spoke softly.
"…How did you feel just now…"
Holding his chin, Shinobu thought carefully and hesitantly expressed his feelings.
"When the attack was blocked just now, it was like... like being hit by a huge wave on the shore."
After hearing the other party's description, the wolf nodded with satisfaction.
"That feels right. The Ashina-ryu is a style that combines both softness and strength... When attacking, you should be extremely strong and fierce, and when defending, you should return the enemy's strength like flowing water."
"…Whether it's attack or defense, it relies on skills rather than brute force, so…even someone with little strength can master this style."
Listening to Wolf's long explanation, Shinobu Kocho's eyes gradually lit up.
It suits me perfectly!
Then he looked expectantly at the wolf, who was panting because he was a little uncomfortable after speaking a long paragraph, and his face straightened, holding the knife in front of him.
At this moment, Busei seemed to have figured something out and slowly walked towards the wolf with a knife in hand.
Seeing the two of them like this, Wolf raised a smile, raised his knife, and whispered softly.
“…I’m about to start…”