Chapter 524 - 177: "Miss Sazanoko, stand back, it’s all right now!

Chapter 524: Chapter 177: "Miss Sazanoko, stand back, it’s all right now!

"Be careful! Mr. Kamino has ordered not to kill this woman! Use the flat side of the blade!"

In the darkness, a flash of white blade suddenly appeared, a tachi with its flat side facing her, slashing quickly towards Sazanoko’s shoulder. Sazanoko swung her sword to deflect it. Before she could catch a breath, a second white blade struck.

Sazanoko remained calm and focused. She lowered her body, blocked the second incoming blade, and then fiercely returned a slash, forcing the opponent to hurriedly back away.

At this moment, someone suddenly moved to Sazanoko’s front, brandishing the flat side of their blade towards her.

The incoming blade sliced through the air with a fierce and powerful whistle.

Sazanoko responded aggressively, countering with precision. Her counter was infused with skilled maneuvers and refined force-relieving techniques.

The warrior whose attack was deflected felt his palm go numb, his stance wide open. Seizing this moment of vulnerability, Sazanoko swiftly stepped forward and silently stabbed the opponent’s shoulder.

The sensation of the blade piercing flesh was palpable, and the opponent let out a scream, staggering backwards as Sazanoko reclaimed her wakizashi.

Sazanoko truly lived up to the reputation of a "genius female swordsman."

With a short wakizashi in her hand, she engaged multiple warriors simultaneously in the narrow hallway, fighting and retreating without losing ground.

But no matter how skillful Sazanoko was, she struggled to cope with the constant unexpected incidents.

"Ahhh!"

A piercing scream came from Nakamura Tsuki’s direction...

Sazanoko quickly looked over towards the sound and saw a warrior somehow appearing in front of Nakamura Tsuki with a raised blade!

Seeing this, Sazanoko acted without hesitation—she returned to Nakamura Tsuki’s side at her fastest speed, raising her sword to block the attack aimed at Nakamura Tsuki.

Sazanoko’s defense... was rather forced.

Rushing back from seven steps away to parry the powerful attack... Forcing herself with a body that had been stiffened after being confined for several days caused her stance to falter due to instability.

A warrior keenly detected this lapse in Sazanoko’s defense. This was none other than the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior," fully in charge of guarding Sazanoko and Nakamura Tsuki.

The "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior" took quick strides forward, swinging his blade fast at the unadjusted Sazanoko!

Sazanoko’s pupils contracted slightly, realizing she wouldn’t be able to parry this move. She could only retreat and dodge. But she was still a half-step late, and the flat of the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior’s" blade struck her left thigh.

The flat side of the blade felt akin to an iron whip, sending severe pain through Sazanoko’s entire left thigh, then spreading throughout her body.

—This person... is a master...

Whether it’s the sharp awareness of detecting opponents’ flaws or the fierce swordsmanship, both signified the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior" as a remarkably skilled swordsman.

Sazanoko endured the immense pain in her thigh and swung her sword to push back the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior," continuing to protect Nakamura Tsuki as they fled outside.

At this moment, Sazanoko noticed an old rack, as tall as a person, against a wall in the corridor ahead.

Sazanoko, struck by inspiration, moved the rack to the floor, creating an obstacle. The rack toppled over, creating a separation between the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior" and the two women, giving Sazanoko the chance to hold Nakamura Tsuki’s hand and escape.

After enduring so many unforeseen setbacks, the two women finally found the door leading outside.

They pushed open the door and emerged into an entirely unfamiliar neighborhood street, forcing Sazanoko to randomly choose a direction to flee.

"Is anyone there?! Is anyone there?!"

As they ran, Sazanoko shouted, trying to summon nearby residents; if enough people gathered, the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior" and his men would be deterred.

However, no matter how much she shouted, all around remained silent... no one answered her calls; there seemed to be no residents here.

With barely a breath as they crossed two streets, Sazanoko suddenly stumbled and fell to the ground.

"Miss Sazanoko?" Nakamura Tsuki exclaimed as she helped Sazanoko up, "What happened to you?"

"Nothing..." Sazanoko frowned, looking at her left leg that had been struck by the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior’s" blade, "It’s just... I can’t walk any further..."

Sazanoko initially thought she could endure the injury to her left leg, but after dragging it while fleeing, the pain only intensified instead of subsiding.

After enduring for so long, Sazanoko finally couldn’t bear it any longer... her left leg throbbed with pain so intense that even the slightest movement of muscle had her clenching her teeth.

Sazanoko suspected her left leg bone was injured.

Those compelling footsteps approached...

Thud-thud-thud-thud... like heavy, muffled thunder.

Nakamura Tsuki looked back in despair at the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior" and his men reappearing behind them.

"Miss Sazanoko, quick! I’ll help you up!"

Sazanoko, assisted by Nakamura Tsuki, looked solemnly at her leg and then glanced at the "Hanging Corner Eye Warrior" behind them.

"...Ayue, I can’t run with my leg anymore. You must go, find help. I’ll buy you some time to escape."

Sazanoko gently pushed away Nakamura Tsuki who was supporting her, then facing the pursuers, she readied her wakizashi in front of her.