After giving Vairochana to Qingden, Boss Kiryu replaced it with a new sword with a red handle and a red sheath.

Due to Kiryu's status as the boss, even the knife he uses as a "spare tire" is not an ordinary item that can be described as "ordinary".

The sword he is using now is the famous Bizen Nagabune.

Like Nagasone Kotetsu and Izumi Mori Kanesada, Bizen Nagabune is also a brand name.

Bizen is the name of the place, and Nagabune is the name of the school.

All swords from the Bizen Nagabune series are collectively called Bizen Nagabune.

Although the quality of this new knife is definitely not as good as that of Vairochana, it is still a good knife that is only one in a million.

Qingden grabbed Vairocana by his legs and stood up slowly.

The two walked towards the courtyard in front of them one after the other.

Aoden is half a position behind Boss Kiryu.

Looking at the man in front of him with vigorous steps and tall posture, looking nothing like an old man who has passed his octogenarian years, Qingdeng couldn't help but sigh:

"The scholars and people of Edo now always call me 'Tōgoku Musou'."

"But in fact, I am very clear: what kind of 'Dongguo Wushuang' am I? I can't even be called 'Edo Wushuang'."

"There are too many hidden strong men in Edo."

"Just at this moment, right in front of me, there is a terrifying master who I have not defeated until now."

"When I defeat you, I can boldly call myself 'Edo Unparalleled'."

After hearing this, the old man smiled reservedly and turned his face sideways - and in an instant, Qingdeng felt the chewing gaze.

"Ji Jun, you are wrong to think so. Now I am not as powerful as you think."

Boss Kiryu, your words can only fool the uninformed people. The days when I was brutally beaten by you for learning the Breath of the Source are still vivid in my mind. Qingden originally wanted to retort like this, but the other party has already

Stand in the center of the courtyard.

Seeing this, Qingto could only suppress his desire to complain for the time being and stood opposite Boss Kiryu.

The two faced each other, staring at each other closely.

Qingden pulled out Vairocana from his waist.

At the same time, the sound of "choking, rang, rang, rang" was heard from the opposite side.

Qingdeng was stunned:

"Mr. Kiryu, don't you want to show me Setsuna?"

Isn't "Snap" a sword-drawing technique? Since it is a sword-drawing technique, why should the knife be drawn out? There is such an implication hidden in Qingdeng's words.

"Don't worry, I just want to show you something else before I show you 'Setsuna'."

Having said that, Boss Kiryu set up the Bizen Nagabune in his hand, and there was no flaw in his body movements.

Although he didn't understand why, Qingdeng quickly cheered up.

He took a snake-oil mid-section pose and stood ready.

Just like that, the two of them stared at each other with eager eyes, motionless as a mountain.

At this moment, the rows of cirrus clouds in the sky rolled and relaxed, and the pale golden light pouring down from the gaps shone on the tips of the two men's knives, reflecting a silvery glow.

At a moment that is indescribable in words - the sunlight covering the Bizen longship was cut in half diagonally!

Boss Kiryu disappeared from where he stood.

When the afterimage of his figure condensed into a solid body, it already appeared in front of and below Qingdeng.

The slender blade unique to the longship sword drew a thrilling arc in the air, sweeping towards Qingden's direction.

Qingdeng swung his sword to block, then jumped back lightly, widening the distance and leaving enough space for counterattack.

The next moment, Qingden swung Vairocana upwards, the sword was as sharp as the wind and unstoppable.

From blocking the opponent's attack to counterattacking with his sword, Qingden's movements are extremely fast.

However, Boss Kiryu had already regrouped during this time.

His knife returned to its original position, and his body switched to the posture most suitable for defense.

The fierce fighting continues.

The two sides went back and forth, fighting inextricably.

After a while, Qingdeng frowned involuntarily.

Boss Kiryu is very powerful, there is no doubt about it, and there is no way that this is something that a man in his 90s would do.

However, the image of him...or in other words, the image of him in the "normal" state cannot be compared with the person in the "selfless state".

In Qingto's eyes, there is no sense of oppression at all in Kiryu's boss at this time.

He even dared to believe that in another 20 rounds, he could knock the old man to the ground.

After the two had another fierce confrontation and exchanged views, Boss Kiryu did not attack again with his sword, but let out a long breath, then lowered the Bizen Nagabune in his hand, and slowly relaxed the muscles of his body.

Seeing that the opponent had no intention of fighting again, Qingdeng also put down his sword and took advantage of the situation to get out of the fighting posture.

"Tangerine-kun, do you understand?"

Boss Kiryu showed a free and easy expression.

"Although I am incredibly energetic compared to other people of my age, no matter what, I can't change the natural fact that my body is already decaying."

"I'm old."

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed at the long hair on his head.

"Unless you enter the 'realm of no-self', I am no match for you at the moment."

"Moreover, even if I enter the 'no-self state', I can't hold on for a few minutes."

"The biggest side effect of the 'selfless state' is that it will cause a huge burden on the body."

"Physical strength is not my strong point."

“Now that I’m old, I can’t stand the hardship even more.”

"In another year... no, based on your growth rate and my aging rate, I'm afraid it won't take half a year. Even if you enter the 'selfless realm', I won't be able to do anything to you."

At this time, Boss Kiryu was startled for a moment, and then looked at Qingto with a surprised expression.

For a moment, he smiled helplessly.

"Tachibana-kun, don't show such an expression."

"Birth, old age, illness and death are the common laws of the human world."

“Wrinkles and gray hair are valuable possessions that have been accumulated over time, and we should be proud of them rather than avoid them.”

"It would be better to say... being able to grow old smoothly is a lucky thing."

"Otherwise, you won't be able to explain to future generations why you always look so young."

"The pursuit of immortality will only lead to disaster."

"But, then again, your humble spirit of not thinking that you are 'Dongguo Wushuang' is very good and deserves recognition."

"I have lived for nearly a hundred years. During these long years, I have experienced many changes."

"The faith I had held since childhood suddenly collapsed."

“The knowledge we took for granted was overturned.”

"Monsters beyond imagination."

"The sword into which one has entrusted one's soul is like an embroidery needle in front of a Western naval gun."

"Perhaps, even things that I currently think are common sense will be overturned one day in the future."

"In the end, there is only one thing I am absolutely sure of - there are people outside the world, and there is a sky outside the world. You must not be arrogant."

As he spoke, Boss Kiryu raised his eyes to the sky and looked into the distance.

"Martial arts, literature, music, painting, mathematics... every field in the world has no so-called 'end'."

"Even if you are already invincible, don't think that you can really remain invincible."

"Perhaps at a certain time or place, the person who can surpass you will be quietly born into the world."

"Don't look down on young people."

"Don't underestimate the elderly either."

"When you meet a young man, treat him as an extraordinary talent."

"When you meet the old man, think of him as a survivor who has been through a hell-like cruel battlefield."

"This is the last thing I want to teach you, besides 'moment', before you go to Luo."

"Be sure to remember."
To be continued...