My Gang of Swordsmen

Chapter 736 -25: Talent Fused Again! [Strong Muscle +1] [7200]_4

Continuously running, leading your enemy to run along with you, causing the enemy’s formation to become chaotic, creating one-on-one opportunities, turning a battle of few against many into several one-on-ones.

At this moment, Aoto’s figure is weaving and leaping among the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall.

Aoto, moving quickly without pause and never staying in any spot for more than 3 seconds, made the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall dizzy and confused.

Just as they saw Aoto right in front of them, ready to swarm him, he had already turned and moved to another spot in an instant.

In a hurry to chase, they were just about to catch up when Aoto had already, with his much faster speed and far keener timing for retreat, flashed to the next place.

Sometimes leaping.

Sometimes sprinting far.

Like the wind, impossible to catch, Aoto left the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall in disarray and repeatedly embarrassed.

At this point, two swordsmen, eager to pursue Aoto, carelessly collided with each other.

In terms of individual strength and coordination proficiency in group battles, the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall were far above the Anti-foreigner Group members Aoto had previously faced—against the former, Aoto felt the heavy pressure he had never experienced with the latter.

However, despite their strength, the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall still could not compare to Aoto, whose swordsmanship talent was a hundred times that of an ordinary person, equipped with a slew of powerful abilities, and possessed immense experience in fighting few against many.

Xuanwu Hall lacked a “commander-type” figure. With Chiba Domon Shiro out and Chiba Daisaburo busy dealing with others, no one was able to accurately command them, resulting in their chaotic and ineffective battle attempts.

Essentially, wherever Aoto appeared, they would swarm there.

Regardless, these shortcomings of the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall became Aoto’s advantages.

Aoto gradually expanded these advantages into a winning momentum using his bamboo sword!

Charging right, sprinting left, lunging forward, retreating backward… Each movement of Aoto’s figure elicited bursts of screams on the field.

One strike.

Another strike!

Aoto’s figure continuously leaped from shattered porcelain bowls to others soon-to-be shattered.

Describing Aoto’s slaughters as “chopping vegetables” or “quickly cutting the tangled threads” could not be more apt.

Though the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall fought bravely and stubbornly, each time one was knocked down, another immediately filled the gap, their spirit still couldn’t hide their inevitable defeat.

Due to “Gathering Spirit” being fully activated, Aoto’s mind was frighteningly tense.

Only the occasional system sound in his mind allowed Aoto to occasionally snap out of his highly concentrated state.

[Ding! Talent scanned]

[Successfully copied talent: “Swordsman with Minor Achievement”]

[Talent description: Swordsmanship talent amplified 7 times the average level]

[Du-du! “Swordsman with Minor Achievement” cannot fuse with “Sword Saint”]

[Talent fusion failed]

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[Ding! Talent scanned]

[Successfully copied talent: “Swordsman with Minor Achievement”]

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[Ding! Talent scanned]

[Successfully copied talent: “Swordsman with Minor Achievement”]

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[Ding! Talent scanned]

[Successfully copied talent: “Swordsman with Minor Achievement”]

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Having continuously copied the “Swordsman with Minor Achievement” 4 times… Unfortunately, Aoto’s “Sword Saint” can no longer merge with “Swordsman with Minor Achievement,” so these 4 copies were ultimately futile.

After successfully shattering yet another swordsman’s porcelain bowl, Aoto suddenly realized: Why has it become so quiet around?

He focused his eyes around—Turns out, unknowingly to himself, almost all the swordsmen of Xuanwu Hall had been defeated by him!

Excluding Chiba Daisaburo, the only one yet out is “Ghost Hachizou” Kawashima!

Aoto, while regulating his chaotic breathing, turned toward the gasping Kawashima who stood by his side.

As Aoto looked over, Kawashima was staring intently at him with a grave expression.

The title “Ghost Hachizou” is indeed well-deserved.

Aoto had quite an impression—in the earlier chaos, he had engaged Kawashima multiple times in fierce battle, with them always ending in a draw.

No need for words.

Kawashima lowered his sword, posing the Lower Rank stance.

Aoto raised his sword tip, presenting the Kasumi Stance.

In the next instant, their swords tightly clung to each other mid-air.

Aoto noticed Kawashima’s strength was inferior to his, so he adopted the strategy of wielding force, forcing Kawashima to match strength, dragging him into a realm where he wasn’t proficient.

Yet Kawashima wasn’t a rookie holding a sword for the first time, instantly seeing Aoto’s intentions, utilizing Step Technique and maneuvering to make up for his strength deficiency, striving to avoid engaging Aoto in a strength confrontation.

The two continued to quickly move across the field, continuously invoking intense offense and defense, bamboo swords clashing rapidly and tangled.

This intense battle, where any moment of relaxation could lead to irrecoverable consequences, often separates the victor suddenly at a certain moment.

Kawashima attacked with an overhead strike, menacing like a mountain falling from the cloud peaks.

Aoto lowered his waist, dodging Kawashima’s strike. Kawashima retreated half a step, retracting the bamboo sword to the best chopping position, then striking again.

In this split-second, Aoto maintained his low center of gravity, suddenly bending his knees and plunging toward his opponent’s lower body.

Kawashima, unprepared for Aoto’s maneuver, suffered greatly.

Though his sword swung down, it couldn’t stop, chopping the air.

Aoto, crashing straight into Kawashima’s lower body, spread his arms to embrace Kawashima’s legs.

The momentum of the rushing attack destabilized Kawashima’s stance—Taking advantage of this, Aoto let out a “ha” and, with Capture Techniques, flipped Kawashima to the ground.

Kawashima tumbled over embarrassingly, falling to the ground.

The outcome was decided.

Having subdued Kawashima with Capture Techniques, Aoto immediately freed his sword-hand right hand, using the bamboo sword’s hilt base to knock against Kawashima’s forehead who hadn’t yet risen from the ground.

The porcelain bowl shattered.

[Ding! Talent scanned]

[Successfully copied talent: “Iron Lung”]

[Talent description: Heart and lung functions more powerful than average people]

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The situation reversed once more!

With Kawashima’s defeat, the only swordsman left in Xuanwu Hall… is Chiba Daisaburo!

Meanwhile, Shiwei Hall still has 5 people, the 5 strongest individuals of Shiwei Hall!

5 against 1… Minutes ago holding the advantage in numbers, Xuanwu Hall just now has become on the disadvantageous side.

The rapid change in the battle situation led many spectators in the “audience seats” to quickly change expressions.

Those concerned for Xuanwu Hall showed heavy, worried faces.

Those favoring Shiwei Hall appeared excited and joyous.

Such as Mukiwa—she’s had a big excited smile since moments ago.

Yet there are some whose expressions remained calm and composed.

Such as Chiba Dingji.

Such as Kondo Shuuzo.

Such as Saito Mijuro.

Such as Kiryu Kazuma

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Seeking monthly tickets! Seeking recommended tickets! (Crying leopard head.jpg) Today’s chapter quality, not voting monthly tickets is really unjustified!

Sazanoko might also be someone who can keep exercising for hours without feeling tired… truly wonderful! (Patting leopard belly.jpg)