Throughout Edo, there are no less than a hundred famous martial arts halls. If he could challenge them all... Aomori couldn't even imagine how far his natural abilities would expand!

However...he had never had the opportunity to turn this idea into reality before.

In the past, he was weak and powerless.

In the Edo period, it was not easy to compete in the gym.

Most martial arts gyms do not welcome kickers.

Whenever someone comes to kick you, they may give you some money and send you away, or they may swarm you and beat you into a cripple.

But now, times have changed.

Qingdeng is no longer the unknown person he once was.

Who dares to ignore Niou's challenge?

Who dares to despise Niou?

After Seito led the Shinsengumi to Luo, it was difficult for him to find time even if he wanted to return to Edo.

If you don't take advantage of the last period of time before you leave to put this "talent gathering plan" that has been hidden in your mind for a long time, how long will it take?

Moreover, this trip to Kyoto is unpredictable.

Although Qingdeng is now very powerful, he is not so arrogant that he thinks he is invincible.

There are people outside the world, and there is heaven outside the world.

Regardless of the fact that in such a low-martial world, it is not surprising that some kind of perverted and powerful people would appear.

The increasingly advanced guns and artillery alone could make Qingdeng feel powerless.

No matter how powerful Qingdeng was, no matter how fast he swung his sword, he was no match for the roaring guns and roaring warships.

No matter what, before going to Luo, it is right to copy more talents and enhance your own strength!

Of course, what he just said to everyone - I want to confirm where my current limit is is not a lie.

When did it start specifically... Qingdeng has forgotten.

In short, since a long time ago, he has never had the feeling of "fighting with all his strength against an equally matched opponent".

Those who he once thought were just out of reach are no longer his opponents.

Looking around Qingden, among all the people he knows, the only one who can make him try his best is Boss Kiryu.

What a pity, since the "Breath of the Source" was passed on to Aoto, Boss Kiryu has never competed with Aoto again.

On the one hand, his own strength is constantly growing.

But on the other hand, he has yet to find an opponent who can force him to use his full strength.

This made Qingdeng feel a little... lonely.

Therefore, with the help of Sanako, he sent a letter to the man in Mito Domain... and to the man who was known as "The Strongest in Edo"!

Aoto has already copied the talent from Eijiro Chiba.

From the perspective of "gathering talent", he does not need to compete with Eijiro Chiba at all.

But...he really wanted to find out.

Find out where your current limits are.

Find out who is stronger or weaker between yourself and the famous big shots in Edo!

Are you already stronger than them?

Or is there still some distance?

Leaving Edo without any regrets—Aomori had this idea in mind.

After getting dressed and wearing a snow hat, Qingdeng stood up slowly.

"Are you coming back for dinner tonight?"

While groping for his bare chin, Kondo Shusuke laughed and asked a question that he didn't want to answer at the moment.

"I'll be back in time for dinner tonight."

After saying that, he pushed open the door in front of him.

As soon as he stepped out of the trial defense hall, Qingdeng felt the warm sunshine and the bundles of eyes with different emotions.

Looking up, there were many unfamiliar faces around the trial defense hall.

They are all busybodies who came here after hearing the news and rushing to join in the fun.

Qingdeng ignored their gazes, looked at them, expressionless, and walked alone on the street dyed white by snowflakes.

It snowed heavily the day before yesterday.

The snow-covered road stretched into the distance, gradually covered with a layer of pale mist.

Qingdeng feels that he is in a great mood now.

When he thought that he would fight all the powerful men in Edo next...in an instant, goosebumps appeared all over his body, and an indescribable excitement rushed through the veins in his body.

His solid body pushed away layers of fog and moved forward with his head held high.

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Edo, Seigakukan——

"I want to compete with Master Nakamura Ichiro!"

Qingdeng stood outside the gate of Jingxue Hall and shouted loudly.

Thanks to his gift of "One Eye and Ten Elements", Aomori was already familiar with the names of the owners of all the martial arts schools in Edo.

Those curious idlers followed Qingdeng closely, keeping a certain distance from him for fear of disturbing him.

Ever since, such a strange scene appeared - wherever Qingdeng went, he was dragging a large group of people behind him, much like a mother duck leading her ducklings for a walk.

By the way, the group of idlers following Aonto include Souji, Mai Kinoshita and Sanako.

It's funny to say that there was no prior agreement, but the three of them made the same decision.

When Aoto set out to rush to various martial arts halls, Souji, who was half-stepping out of the gate late in the morning, and Mai Kinoshita and Sanako, who had been waiting outside the training hall for a long time, naturally merged into the crowd.

They were worried that Aoto would be injured in this unprecedented "Edo Conquest", and out of strong anxiety, they were unwilling to leave Aoto's side. This statement seems to be incorrect.

I saw that they looked calm and there was no trace of worry or fear on their faces.

Even Kinoshita Mai, who is the most emotional and sentimental, looks calm and composed.

They opposed Setobo's "Edo Conquest" - this view does not seem to be accurate.

It has been quite a few days since I sent the challenge letter.

Such a long time was enough for them to nag Qingdeng in his ears hundreds of times.

What's more, the General Secretary was the one who helped Qingdeng send the challenge letter.

Although helplessness, sadness and other emotions could be seen in the expressions and eyes of the three women, none of them stepped forward to dissuade Qingdeng.

Just quietly and silently following the flow of people, always sticking to the place where Qingdeng could be seen at a glance, and Qingdeng could also see them at a glance.

It was as if they simply wanted to accompany Qingdeng and accompany him to do whatever he wanted to do.

In addition to the three of them, Aoto's relatives and friends mixed in the crowd include Harada Sanosuke, Toudo Heisuke and others.

The reason why they are here is relatively simple - they just want to join in the fun.

Under the eager anticipation of everyone, within a moment, a "clang" sound was heard, and the sound of the door tip being pushed open came from behind the door of Jingxue Hall.

Then, with a "squeaking" sound, the originally closed door gradually opened into an "eight" shape.

The two young apprentices who opened the door saluted Qingdeng and said seriously and respectfully:

"Your Majesty Niou, please come in!"

Qingden took off the snow-proof hat on his head, took out the Dingguishen and Vairochana from his left waist, carried it with his right hand, and under the leadership of the two young apprentices, he crossed the threshold and strode towards the magnificent building.

For the rest of the journey, the onlookers could no longer follow him. They could only stay outside the museum, watching Qing Deng's back, and then wait for his return.

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The owner of the Seigakukan, Nakamura Ichiro, had a tense face and sat upright on the main seat of the dojo. The apprentices sat on the left and right sides below him with nervous expressions.

Qingden walked swiftly and swiftly to the middle of the apprentices, directly in front of Nakamura Ichiro, and sat down with his knees bent.

"Master Nakamura Ichiro, I would like to have a competition with you!"

There is no nonsense, no unnecessary pleasantries, just an almost uncontrollable fighting spirit!

Nakamura Ichiro pursed his lips and then let out a long breath.

His expression seemed to say: He is finally here...
To be continued...