My Gang of Swordsmen

“Oh? Sazanoko. It’s already late, and you’re still training in martial arts?”

“Mm. I’m feeling good physically today, so I wanted to stay a little longer in the dojo.”

“I see…” Chiba Shigetarou laughed heartily, “Diligent martial arts practice is a good thing, but make sure you rest a lot as well.”

“Brother,” Sazanoko replied helplessly, “I’m not an outsider who doesn’t understand the principle of ‘balance between work and rest’.”

“Hahaha, as long as you know it yourself, that’s good. Well then, I won’t disturb you anymore. You can practice in peace!”

Leaving these words, Chiba Shigetarou turned around and walked away in big strides.

As he ascended the stairs to the second floor, ready to return to his room—

“Shigetarou.”

His father’s voice, Chiba Dingji, came from beside him.

“Hm? Father?” Chiba Shigetarou turned around, facing Chiba Dingji who suddenly appeared beside him, hands behind his back expressionlessly, “What’s wrong? Is there something?”

“Shigetarou, you… come with me for a moment.”

“Uh? Where… where to?”

“To my room. I have some questions for you.”

“Questions? Hmm… Alright then…”

Though puzzled, Chiba Shigetarou obediently followed orders.

He followed Chiba Dingji through several corridors, arriving at his father’s bedroom.

Crossing his legs, as soon as he settled onto the tatami, Chiba Shigetarou asked eagerly:

“Father, what questions do you have for me?”

“It’s nothing serious,” Chiba Dingji said softly, “Lately, Sazanoko always looks in high spirits and is practicing martial arts very diligently. So, I wanted to ask you, do you know any reason behind Sazanoko’s change?”

“Hm? This… I don’t really know either…”

“You don’t know either…”

“But speaking of which, Sazanoko has indeed been very diligent lately! I just saw her practicing with the glaive at the Alpha Hall!”

With that, Chiba Shigetarou sighed with a myriad of emotions.

“Although it’s unclear why Sazanoko suddenly became so diligent… it’s a good thing! Sazanoko has just hit a bottleneck recently. If she works hard now, she might just break through her current bottleneck in one go! Reaching new heights!”

“…”

“I only hope that Sazanoko can maintain her current state. She has never lacked talent! If she can keep the current momentum and double her efforts, it shouldn’t be long before she reaches new heights!”

“…”

As Chiba Shigetarou spoke more fervently, he straightened his back.

“Given time, Sazanoko might become a female warrior with achievements worthy of being recorded in history!”

“…”

Compared to the excited Chiba Shigetarou, Chiba Dingji had exhibited a completely different expression since a while ago.

He said nothing, his expression was solemn…

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Little Chiba Sword Dojo, Alpha Hall—

—No, I still feel the movements aren’t smooth…

Sazanoko furrowed her brows, staring thoughtfully at the glaive in her hand.

—I’ve clearly followed Father’s instructions… Which part is still not done well…?

—Better go ask Father again…

Deciding to seek further advice from her father, Sazanoko once more carried the glaive and walked swiftly towards Chiba Dingji’s bedroom.

Just upon arriving at the door, she was surprised to hear the voice of Chiba Shigetarou from within.

—Hm? Brother?

Sazanoko paused outside the room, blinking at the closed door in front of her.

—Why would Brother be in Father’s room?

Not knowing the reason for Chiba Shigetarou’s presence in Father’s room, out of courtesy, Sazanoko decided to visit later.

However, just then—

“Father, you said ‘Sazanoko can’t do it’… What does this mean?”

Chiba Shigetarou’s exclamation penetrated the door, clearly reaching Sazanoko’s ears.

Suddenly hearing her name… this made Sazanoko’s delicate body stiffen involuntarily.

Stopping instinctively and listening intently, she soon heard a sentence… a low whisper like thunder roaring in her ears.

“It’s literal. Sazanoko can’t do it; she simply won’t become a female warrior who can achieve martial arts glory recorded in history. Her achievements… will only halt here.”

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