Chapter 652 - 7: Instant Victory! Aoto vs Sazanoko Pursuer Corps [7400]_3

Chapter 652: Chapter 7: Instant Victory! Aoto vs Sazanoko Pursuer Corps [7400]_3

"Brother Shigetarou." Chiba Domon Shiro heard this and immediately pursed his lips, "No matter what, you’re still part of the Chiba family, aren’t you? You ought to cheer for Xuanwu Hall, right?"

"Hahahaha." Chiba Shigetarou laughed heartily a few more times.

As the laughter subsided, he was about to say something to Chiba Domon Shiro—

"Mr. Tachibana!"

A full-throated shout caught the attention of Chiba Shigetarou, Sazanoko, and others, as well as half the dojo’s apprentices.

Everyone turned their gaze in the direction of the voice.

"Wada." Chiba Shigetarou raised an eyebrow, and looked at the person who had shouted "Mr. Tachibana" with confusion—an unremarkable fellow, "What’s the matter? Are you looking for Mr. Tachibana?"

Wada ignored Chiba Shigetarou’s inquiry.

He just stared intently at Aoto.

"Mr. Tachibana."

He said slowly and deliberately.

"I’ve long heard that Tachibana Aoto, who has repeatedly achieved remarkable feats at the Magistrate’s Office in recent months, is a genius swordsman with exceptional skills."

"I’ve admired your swordsmanship for a long time, so I’d like to ask for your guidance, and hope you can teach me!"

Wada’s voice was very loud.

Everyone in B Area clearly heard his call.

For a moment, the previously noisy dojo fell silent.

Everyone focused their gaze on Wada and Aoto, who had just received a challenge request.

These gazes directed at Aoto and Wada mainly fell into two categories.

One was pure astonishment.

For example, Yamanaka Keisuke was now looking back and forth in surprise between Wada, who suddenly expressed a desire to spar with Aoto.

The other type of gaze... was one of schadenfreude.

Those who had this gaze were all members of the "Sazanoko Pursuer Corps."

"Wada." Chiba Shigetarou frowned after his brief astonishment, "You..."

"Alright."

Chiba Shigetarou had just managed to say "You" to Wada when his words were interrupted by a calm voice free of joy or sorrow.

"I wouldn’t dare call it teaching, let’s just take it as an exchange and discussion in swordsmanship."

"Hmm?" The recently faded astonishment reappeared on Chiba Shigetarou’s face.

"Mr. Tachibana...?" Sazanoko emitted a low exclamation.

At this moment, everyone’s gaze in the dojo focused on the owner of the calm voice, Aoto.

Wada and the other members of the "Sazanoko Pursuer Corps" were now all shocked—they hadn’t expected Aoto to agree so readily.

"Mr. Tachibana." Chiba Shigetarou blinked forcefully a few times, "Are you really going to spar with Wada?"

Chiba Shigetarou wasn’t surprised that Aoto accepted Wada’s challenge.

What surprised him was Aoto’s readiness and lack of hesitation in agreeing.

Aoto smiled faintly and then, while moving his gaze to make eye contact with each apprentice in his view one by one, spoke leisurely:

"Just now, I’ve been standing at the edge of the dojo watching everyone practice."

"Everyone practiced diligently, each person focused on their sword training."

"Seeing everyone in the dojo not wasting any time filled me with an itch; I desired so much to grab a bamboo sword and join your practice." ℯℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

"At this moment, someone wishes to exchange swordsmanship with me... it suits me perfectly."

With those words, Aoto walked straight toward a nearby sword barrel, casually took a bamboo sword from it...

...

...

——These people sure are quick to act...

After donning a mask and wearing a full set of protective gear, Aoto lifted his gaze and looked expressionlessly at Wada across from him.

Sazanoko’s pursuers had launched their offensive against him so quickly... this did surprise Aoto a little.

He had just returned from the restroom, and these people were eager to carry out their plan, launching a "battle of attrition" against him.

The one leading the charge, Wada, was one of the five individuals Aoto had just overheard, namely the unattractive guy with sparse hair.

——Oh well.

Aoto half-closed his eyes and let out a long breath.

——Whether they come quickly or slowly... the tasks remain unchanged.

Aoto suddenly opened his eyes.

His eyes erupted with flaming brilliance.

Actually, as soon as he first visited the Little Chiba Sword Dojo, Aoto had an inkling that some people there did not hold a friendly attitude towards him.

Initially, Aoto thought it was because he was an outsider and not part of the Little Chiba Sword Dojo, which is why so many people had a rather negative attitude toward him.

Only later did Aoto realize: he was treated coldly by so many people at the Little Chiba Sword Dojo because of Sazanoko...

Being too close to Sazanoko now made him unsettling to many admirers of Sazanoko.

Aoto had long been mentally prepared for Sazanoko’s popularity. A beauty of her caliber being admired by many is unsurprising.

As for Sazanoko’s admirers and pursuers... Aoto maintained a stance of "complete disregard."

Let those people continue to harbor a cold attitude towards him.

For some reason, Aoto simply didn’t want to change his current mode of interaction with Sazanoko due to the reason of "Sazanoko’s pursuers dislike him."

Those people not liking him... let them stay displeased!

As long as they didn’t actively stir trouble, Aoto couldn’t be bothered with them.

Aoto only wished to steadily adhere to his "mind your own business" strategy to the end.