My Gang of Swordsmen

Chapter 380: Chapter 144: Another Instant Kill! Swordsmanship Talent Amplified 62 Times!

”Natural Reasoning Heart Stream, Shiwei Hall, Tachibana Aoto!”

Wow!

As the judges announced the results, waves of sound erupted from the various spectator areas.

Another instant victory!

Following Adachi and Morioka, Aoto once again defeated his opponent with a single strike!

And the person who was defeated by Aoto wasn’t just a minor character, but a distinguished swordsman, also ranked as one of the ”Three Heroes.”

Within just one day, two of the seats in the ”Three Heroes” were defeated by Aoto, and all were rendered completely defenseless by a single strike... Even those swordsmen who had noticed Aoto’s extraordinary skills during the first elimination round couldn’t help but be amazed and silently raised their assessment of Aoto’s strength.

[Ding! Talent detected]

Unsurprisingly to Aoto — the system prompt sounded in his mind.

[Successful talent replication: ”Swordsman with Minor Achievement”]

[Talent description: Swordsmanship talent amplification is 7 times the average level of ordinary people]

[Ding! Similar type of talent detected in the host]

[Ding! Initiating talent fusion]

[Ding! ”Sword Genius” and ”Swordsman with Minor Achievement” starting fusion]

[Please hold... please hold...]

Sure enough, Tsuzaki also possessed the ”Swordsmanship Talent Amplification” talent!

—7 times... Even with the same name, the talent content might not be entirely identical...

The ”Swordsman with Minor Achievement” replicated from Morioka had a swordsmanship talent amplification of 5 times the average level.

Whereas the talent replicated from Tsuzaki, although also called ”Swordsman with Minor Achievement,” had a swordsmanship talent amplification of 7 times.

Even with the same name, the specific talent content can vary slightly.

[Ding! Talent fusion successful]

[”Sword Genius” ability upgraded]

[”Sword Genius” talent description: Swordsmanship talent amplification is 62 times the average level of ordinary people]

62... Upon hearing the number announced by the system sound, Aoto exerted great effort not to let his mouth curve upward too much.

This Swordsmanship Competition was definitely worth attending!

Who could have expected — within a day, his Aoto’s swordsmanship talent would have escalated tremendously!

”...Thank you for the guidance.” Tsuzaki stood directly in front of Aoto, holding his bamboo sword, bowed respectfully to Aoto.

Defeated with no chance to strike back by Aoto’s single blow... Tsuzaki showed no dissatisfaction or resentment.

On his face and in his eyes, there was only pure admiration.

Despite his opponent’s humble background, Aoto held great affection for him, and when Tsuzaki bowed to him, Aoto promptly returned the bow.

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By the time the third round of elimination matches were finished, the western sky was filled with evening glow, with the setting sun casting a yellow hue over the sky and earth.

Today’s matches concluded smoothly and successfully as planned.

After having eliminated half of the contestants, the remaining dozen will battle again tomorrow!

Satisfied viewers scattered in groups of three and five from the spectator stands.

Many spectators, still wrapped in excitement from the ”thrilling competition,” eagerly discussed today’s splendid matches with their friends and family while heading home.

If we were to name the most dazzling performer of today, it would undoubtedly be Aoto.

Three consecutive battles, all sweeping and instant victories, and the three opponents he defeated were all previously praised as ”talented”... this performance was truly astonishing.

”This competition is far more exciting than I anticipated!” Asi exclaimed as he patted his ample chest that filled out his kimono, expressing his delight, ”Thrilling match after match keeps my heart still thumping wildly.”

”Shusairo, do you agree... hmm? Shusairo?”

Only now did Asi realize — his husband beside him was supporting his elbows on his legs, fingers intertwined beneath his nose, deep in thought.

Asi wanted to ask his husband what he was contemplating but hesitated, fearing that interrupting him might disturb his thoughts.

After short deliberation, Asi chose to remain silent and patiently wait beside him.

After some time passed, and nearly all other spectators had left their area of the stands, Asi finally saw his husband’s stony demeanor begin to animate.

Clap— Shusairo suddenly slapped his thigh and laughed heartily.

”Of course! How did I not think of this!”

Asi blinked in confusion at her husband: ”Shusairo, what did you realize?”

”Asi! I’ve got writing inspiration!”

Upon hearing this, Asi froze for a moment before lighting up with joy.

”Really? What have you decided to write?”

”Well... It’s a secret for now!” Shusairo grinned slyly, ”I’ll tell you when I’m done writing!”

”Asi, let’s head home! I’m going to write all night!”

With that, Shusairo sprang to his feet and briskly walked towards their home.

”Wait for me!” Asi hurriedly heightened her kimono hem, slipped her bare feet into her straw shoes, and hastily chased after Shusairo.