This is the scene when Kitahara asked Isshikika's friends "What kind of man does Isshikika like?" and these friends of Isshikika answered Kitahara.

He received different answers, but most of them gave the same answer. Isshikika likes people with strong sword skills.

After these strings of memories flashed through Beiyuan's mind, Beiyuan's face suddenly turned white.

As if consciously, his eyes automatically turned to Isshikihua.

After turning to Isshikika, he happened to see...Isshikika looked at Ogata who was walking back slowly with a faint smile.

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Just now, when she saw Ogata help her take An Yun's slash that would have seriously injured her if she had taken it forcefully, and when Ogata instantly killed An Yun, who had been defeated by Nanjo, Shimura, and the arrogant one, with just one blow, she passed by

Memories flashed before Iseka's eyes.

She recalled the previous scene where she and Ogata fought against pirates.

The scene at that time was surprisingly consistent with the scene in front of me.

When she was almost seriously injured, Ogata appeared in time and helped her defeat those who almost hurt her.

Since knowing Ogata, this is the second time she has been rescued by Ogata.

Isshikika feels very strange now.

Previously, when she and Ogata were fighting against pirates, she felt a little depressed when she was rescued by Ogata.

She is a strong girl.

Being rescued by others due to lack of strength made Isshikika feel like her self-esteem was frustrated.

However, the miraculous thing is that after being rescued by Ogata again today, she miraculously did not feel depressed at all.

Not only did he not feel depressed, but when he saw Ogata walking back slowly, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and a hint of joy and smile appeared along with the raised corners of his mouth.

Isshikika now feels more than just a touch of joy.

After seeing everyone in the venue looking at Ogata with awe, an emotion... similar to pride emerged in Isshikika's heart.

"Mr. Majima." After Ogata came back, Naoshu hurriedly came up to him, "Thank you so much just now. If you hadn't come to the rescue in time, I would have had to carry my little girl away in a hurry now.

It’s the hospital.”

"You're welcome." Ogata shook his head gently, "I just did what I had to do."

After solemnly thanking Ogata, Naoshu turned his serious and angry gaze to Yagi, who was looking very ugly for some reason.

"Yagi Matahachiro." Naoshu called Yagi by his full name, "You must have seen the contest between your host An Yunosuke and my little girl just now, right?"

"No matter how you look at it, the blow you just used on your little girl, An Yunosuke, is beyond the scope of sparring."

"If this distinguished guest hadn't come to my aid in time, my little girl would have been rushed to the hospital for treatment."

"I can turn a blind eye to the various behaviors of your disciples disrupting the 'Great Examination'."

"But what your disciples did to my little girl just now, I will investigate to the end no matter what."

"Yagi Matahachiro, I hope you can give me an explanation that satisfies me."

Yagi did not immediately answer Naoshu's stern questioning.

Instead, he glanced at An Yun next to him who was being hurriedly carried onto the board and was about to be sent to the hospital for treatment immediately, and then said quietly:

"...I understand. In the competition between my disciple and your wife just now, it was indeed my disciple who did something wrong."

"When my disciple wakes up, I will take my disciple to your residence to solemnly apologize to you and your wife."

"I will give you an explanation that will satisfy you."

While Naoshu was questioning Yagi, Ogata had already bent down and sat back down in his original position.

As soon as he took his seat, Isshikika sat down beside him again.

"……grown ups."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"……Thanks."

"You're welcome." Ogata smiled freely, and then repeated the same words he just said to Naoshu, "I just did what I had to do."

Finally, Ogata added:

"As long as you're fine."

"...Thank you." Isshikika lowered her head, with a faint smile, and said thank you to Ogata again.

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The "Grand Trial" has become the mess it is now, and the owners of each sword hall are not in the mood to continue holding it.

Therefore, after some discussion, all the museum owners decided to let this year’s “big test match” end here.

The annual "big test match" ended hastily.

The first to leave were the people from the Isshiki Sword Hall.

When Ogata stood up with Naoshu and others and walked out of the dojo, everyone in the arena looked at Ogata's departure with awe, as if they were watching a king.

"Mr. Majima, I'm very sorry..." Naoshu said apologetically to Ogata who was walking beside him as soon as he stepped out of the dojo, "You worked so hard to come here, but you saw such an embarrassing scene.

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"Mr. Isshiki, it's okay." Ogata smiled, "Accidents are always inevitable. Although this 'big test match' ended without any problem, I still enjoyed watching it."

For the sake of politeness, Ogata decided to tell a white lie and said that he enjoyed watching it.

"Alas..." Naoshu sighed heavily, "What happened to Yagi... He was clearly not like this before... He seemed to be a different person today, and he actually allowed his disciples to do something in the 'Grand Examination'

'Trouble making trouble..."

While they were talking, their group had already left the military hall.

As soon as he left the military hall, Oufang stopped and said to Zhizhou and others:

"Then Mr. Isshiki, I will leave first."

"Mr. Majima, are you leaving?" Naoshu exclaimed.

"Yes." Ogata nodded, "After all, I just agreed to come and see the 'Grand Trial Combination'. Now that the 'Grand Trial Combination' has ended, it's time for me to leave."

"Mr. Majima," Naoshu said quickly, "Unfortunately, you have seen such an indecent scene today. To express my apology, I would like to treat you to a meal. It happens to be almost noon now."

Because the "Grand Trial Combination" was forced to be interrupted, the "Grand Trial Combination" was supposed to end at 12 noon. As a result, Ogata and the others came out of the All Military Hall at early 11 o'clock.

"Thank you for your kindness." Ogata shook his head, "But no need. I have bothered you for too long today, so I won't bother you any more."

Seeing Ogata rejecting his invitation without hesitation, a look of hesitation appeared on Naoshu's face.

After hesitating for a long while, Zhizhou sighed heavily.

"...Okay. Then Mr. Majima, let's meet again if we are destined."

Naoshu bowed deeply to Ogata.

Then he let out a long sigh.

"Sigh... after we say goodbye this time, I really don't know when I will see Mr. Ogata again next time."

Ogata bowed in return and smiled:

"It's not like you and I will never meet again."

"I'm not familiar with the place in Osaka. I only know you and Miss Isshiki."

"Whenever I have free time, or I encounter something in Osaka that requires your help, I will definitely come to your house to bother you."

"Hahaha." Naoshu laughed heartily, "No problem! In the future, Mashima-sama, if you encounter anything that needs help, just come to the Isshiki Sword Hall to find us!"

"Anything I can do to help, I will definitely help!"

"Then I will remember your promise." Ogata said in a joking tone.

Although he said that just now, Ogata actually knew in his heart that the chance of him having an encounter with the Isshiki Kenkan again would probably be gone.

He was busy greeting Naoshu and saying goodbye to Ogata. At this time, he didn't notice Isshiki Hana, who was folding his hands in front of him and standing behind Naoshu in an elegant posture... now he was looking down.

My own tiny toes.

There was a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

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Osaka, a not-so-popular izakaya

Squeak...

The door of the izakaya was slowly opened.
To be continued...