Tanuki Rise of the Yokai Clan

Chapter 64: Amagiri Shinmeiryuu? I have mastered it

Chapter 64: Amagiri Shinmeiryuu? I have mastered it

When the duel started, no one was moving.

Whether Amagiri or Tamazuki, no one was moving.

Still, this was normal since, with his indecisive attitude, unless someone told him to do so, Amagiri wouldn't do anything. He was someone that needed to be led, and it might be Amagiri's first time to fight someone who didn't take the initiative, but the others felt it was normal since they had seen Tamazuki fight several times.

Amagiri didn't think too much at this moment and thought that he should take the initiative as he closed the distance between them as raised his blade, ready to start a downward slash.

However...

'It's too slow.'

Tamazuki could still see this goofy-goofy expression on Amagiri's face, which made him shake his head, and just deactivate his sword Lux as if this duel was wasting his time.

Amagiri was confused by Tamazuki's action, but suddenly Tamazuki appeared before him.

"!?"

Holding Amagiri's wrist before, Tamazuki lowered his body slightly and then sent an elbow strike at Amagiri's belly.

Amagiri was thrown several meters away before he fell to the ground as his entire body was in intense pain.

"....."

"How boring."

Tamazuki shook his head, feeling that he was wasting his time.

"AYATO!"

Saya was startled and quickly went after Amagiri, but the rest could only shake their heads, feeling that this duel was really wasting their time.

If Amagiri didn't stop Tamazuki, shouldn't Tamazuki fight the fourth or third rank?

As for Julis, she was dumbfounded since she knew how strong Amagiri was, yet this Amagiri was beaten so easily.

'How long is it?'

It had just been a few seconds since the duel started, yet it had already ended.

Her expression changed, and she suddenly thought about why she came to the Asterisk.

Her dream...

She knew if she wanted to realize her dream, she needed someone as strong as her partner, and that person was...

Meanwhile, Amagiri, who was struck down, felt his entire body was so heavy and powerless. He realized that he might have underestimated Tamazuki as it was his first time facing him, and he didn't use all of his power and only used his so-so-like physical ability.

"Are you alright, Ayato?" While Saya was worried, she was dumbfounded at how weak Amagiri had become.

"Wait, the battle hasn't ended."

However, this time, Amagiri decided to ignore Saya and used his power without hesitation. While his big sister sealed his power, he could use his power for a limited amount of time.

Yet, before that limited time, he felt that it should be enough to defeat Tamazuki.

However, by using this martial art, he could relax their body and make it take on the characteristics of a piece of paper. This granted him extraordinary flexibility that allowed him to avoid any attacks.

This martial art also allowed him to float on the wind, as well as the ability to bend and contort his body.

Moreover, as a tanuki, this martial art was easy to master, or rather, this martial art was born to be mastered by a tanuki, who was a master of shape-shifting.

Still, this martial art seemed to be quite awkward in the eyes of the others since he dodged everything by a hairbreadth, yet those who faced him knew how amazing his dodging ability was.

Amagiri tried everything, yet he couldn't do anything, so he decided to use his technique.

"Amagiri Shinmei Sword Style, First StyleShikibachi!"

Tamazuki was speechless at someone who announced their technique out loud, but Amagiri moved around him at lightning speed, then thrust forward multiple times while his arm was stretched out and wrist was twisted.

This was the martial arts of the protagonist.

Amagiri Shinmeiryuu.

It is an ancient art that has been around for five hundred years. It was created at a time when heavy armor was used when fighting, which greatly restricted movement. The basis of this fighting style rests upon shifting one's posture and, therefore, the center of gravity when using moves.

As a style created for use in war instead of duels, the Amagiri Shinmeiryuu, although famous for its sword techniques, is a comprehensive art that incorporates a wide range of weapons in its courses, among them being a spear, double short swords, as well as hand-to-hand techniques. Designed to fight many opponents instead of one-on-one duels, many of its techniques incorporate slower yet wider, sweeping arcs.

Which is why it was rather slow.

Tamazuki easily dodged Amagiri's technique as if it were nothing, causing Amagiri, Saya, Julis, and even Yabuki to be dumbfounded. However, no one was surprised somehow.

Amagiri was strong, and his technique surprised them, but that's all, and now, it was Tamazuki's time.

"It's an interesting martial art, but do you need to say it aloud?" Tamazuki asked.

"Haha..." Amagiri could only show an awkward laugh.

"What are you saying? It's cool to say your technique name out loud!" Saya was furious.

However, once again, Tamazuki ignored her.

"?!"

If Tamazuki wasn't in a duel with Amagiri, Saya would really blast this guy with her cannon.

"But now, it is enough of playing. I have mastered your martial arts."

"Huh? What do you mean?" Amagiri frowned, feeling confused.

However, everyone was excited.

"It's time! It's time!"

"Show it to us, King!"

"King! King! King!"

Julis and Saya were confused, but Yabuki could only shake his head helplessly, thinking that everything was over.

However, soon, all of them opened their eyes wide and showed disbelief when they saw Tamazuki was using Amagiri Shinmeiryuu!