Chapter 134: The Feather-Light Stone

Translator: Larbre Studio Editor: Larbre Studio

“…”

Kimura Kazuki was stunned. He turned to look at Yagyu Kenichiro, who looked at him awkwardly and gave a slight cough, “Just do it.”

He did not know how to react, but he was not averse to doing it. Perhaps that was Yagyu Shizuka’s way of paying respect. If he were to reject her doing so, that would also convey his disrespect to her.

His palm lightly grazed over her head. Even though she had a ponytail, her hair was full and voluminous, which was pleasant to the touch. He ruffled her hair for a while before moving his hand away. Seeing that her hair got ruffled, he placed his hand back and tidied it back into place.

Yagyu Shizuka kept her head low, and her eyes closed. In contrast to her father, the way Kimura Kazuki ruffled her hair was soft and light, which was pleasant for her. From her point of view, it seemed like her father just liked to mess her hair up for the fun of it.

Yagyu Kenichiro felt as if he ate some lemons when he saw that. He felt sour. He was the only person who was able to ruffle his daughter’s head last time. Initially, he got rejected by her whenever he wanted to. After that, he thought of a way to get around it. So, he told his daughter whoever’s Kendo was superior gets to ruffle the other party’s head. That was how he could still do it until now.

Now there is another person, Kimura Kazuki. Even if he was jealous, Yagyu Kenichoro could only keep a smiling face as he led the former into the quiet room.

Yagyu Shizuka sat down at the side in a behaved manner. At that moment, it seemed to bring out her lady-like character when she was not speaking. From her perspective, a defeated person must have the attitude of the defeated. Those who have lost and clamored for revenge would never be able to exact revenge, not for a lifetime.

Kimura Kazuki sat at his place as he waited for Yagyu Kenichiro to start the conversation. His eyes were full of anticipation.

If it was regular sword styles, he would not be so anxious. However, Yagyu Kenichiro had requested him to teach her daughter the Yagyu Flying Sword Style. As such, when it came to his pay, it would not be a joking matter as before.

However, right when he was expecting something, Yagyu Kenichiro opened a clothed wrapping on the table with something wrapped inside it. It revealed a long wooden box with reddish tan and unknown patterns engraved on top of it. Yagyu Kenichiro placed the long box in front of Kimura Kazuki. Under Kimura Kazuki and his daughter’s confusion, he opened the box slowly.

The next moment, a samurai sword was presented in front of Kimura Kazuki. The knife was very long, about one meter five or so. Its scabbard was blue, and the hilt had patterns of waves.

Yagyu Kenichiro softly added, “The name of the sword is the Sword of Clear Water, it was made under the request of Mr. Isshin later in his life. However, after the Sword of Clear Water had been fully crafted, Mr. Isshin departed before even having the chance to touch it.”

Kimura Kazuki was interrupted when Yagyu Shizuka exclaimed, “This is the ‘Sword of Clear Water’? I thought that this sword had been lost.”

Kimura Kazuki was curious as well. The spiritual body he absorbed was that of Yagyu Isshin’s during his prime. As for the rest, he was unclear as most of the knowledge he obtained about Yagyu Isshin was from history.

But this sword named “Sword of Clear Water” was clearly not in the records. It must have been handed down from generation to generation in the Yagyu family.

“When Mr. Isshin was in his 50s, he realized that he couldn’t improve any more than what he had for his Kendo.” Yagyu Kenichiro did not entertain his daughter’s shocked gasp. He faltered, and his tone got apprehensive, “To further his skills to another level, he commissioned this sword, ‘Sword of Clear Water.’”

Kimura Kazuki was stunned, and his emotions were in turmoil.

Yagyu Isshin originally thought that he could not give his life to the weapon, so he left home to wander and create the Yagyu Flying Sword Style. However, Kimura Kazuki did not expect that Yagyu Isshin would commission another sword named “Sword of Clear Water” in his later years to enhance the power of his own swordsmanship.

Obviously, Yagyu Isshin went astray in his later years. No wonder he could not reach the state of sword saint.

Yagyu Kenichiro used both his hands to present the “Sword of Clear Water.” In a formal voice, he said, “I would like to present the Sword of Clear Water to you, Kimura Kazuki, as payment.”

Kimura Kazuki was silent for a while. He guessed that Yagyu Kenichiro might do so ever since he took out the Sword of Clear Water. However, he did not expect his guess to come true, he sighed, “I’m sorry, but I would like to reject the offer.” Under Yagyu Kenichiro’s confused stare, he explained, “I’m here to answer a job offer, and for payment, not for a weapon.” “Payment?” Yagyu Kenichiro went blank. The “Sword of Clear Water” was made to perform the Yagyu Flying Sword Style, which can be classified as a specialty weapon. He thought that Kimura Kazuki was oblivious and quickly added, “Kimura-Kun, you must not know about the wonders of the Sword of Clear Water. You should try it for yourself.” As he finished, he handed the Sword of Clear Water over to Kimura Kazuki.

Looking at the Sword of Clear Water, Kimura Kazuki felt helpless, so he could only accept it.

As it came to his hands, he could not help but freeze.

How light!

The Sword of Clear Water was weightless, like holding onto clear water. Kimura Kazuki’s expression faltered, he said to Yagyu Kenichiro, “Was the Feather-Light Stone added when the Sword of Clear Water was crafted?”

During the era of recuperation of reiki, there was a very well-known stone. It was a material needed to create flying swords.

The stone was the Feather-Light Stone. In accordance with its name, it is very light.

Other than being the material for creating a flying sword, some would incorporate this stone into weapons that are weight sensitive. This would make the weapons lighter and maintain the weapon’s power at the same time.

The Feather-Light Stone was rarely seen during the era of the recuperation of reiki. He would never have thought he would be able to see one after the era of recuperation of reiki, his eyes glowed with joy. He just needed to let the Sun and Moon Sword eat up the Sword of Clear Water to strengthen his Art of Sword Summoning.

“I’m not sure about the Feather-Light Stone, but according to the Yagyu family’s records, the weapons master did add in a divine stone while he was forging the Sword of Clear Water. According to the weapons master, Mr. Isshin saved his life once, so he presented this stone to him, in turn forging Sword of Clear Water.” Yagyu Kenichiro observed Kimura Kazuki as he talked. Looking at his expression, he gave out a sigh of relief.

He might not be able to cough it up if he demanded payment. From his point of view, the Yagyu Flying Sword was priceless. If he had to calculate the payment, it might be billions and up! However, since Kimura Kazuki wanted payment, perhaps he was having some financial difficulties? As he thought about it, Yagyu Kenichiro spoke once more, “I will give this Sword of Clear Water to you, and if you can teach my daughter the Yagyu Flying Sword Style, I will give you another 20 million yen, what do you think?”

Yagyu Kenichiro considered the Sword of Clear Water to be a priceless piece. But in his mind, it was still incomparable to the Yagyu Flying Sword Style.

When Kimura Kazuki heard that, he lifted his head to look at him. He nodded slowly, “Sure, can you pay upfront?”

“How much do you need?”

“One million.”

Upon hearing that, Yagyu Kenichiro let out a relieved sigh, “No problem.”

“I have another agenda today, so I’ll come by tomorrow to start teaching officially.”

“Alright. Tomorrow will be the day Shizuka starts her apprenticeship under you.”

Yagyu Kenichiro made a phone call to Ono Junichi immediately after Kimura Kazuki left. When he picked up, he immediately asked, “Junichi, this is an emergency. Please lend me one million.”

Toot toot toot…

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