readytorunbook Chapter 692 - 692
Chapter 692 - 692
An experienced veteran who had survived countless life-and-death battles only lasted seven days?"Stimulating intense cell division and migration throughout the body—this procedure carries severe side effects. During the treatment, muscles atrophy to life-threatening levels, bones become so brittle they could shatter at any moment, and to maintain cellular activity, even when reduced to skin and bones, he had to endure training as intense as that of a top-tier athlete. His body was destroyed thousands of times over—the pain is unimaginable to ordinary people..."
The low voice seemed lost in memories, meticulously describing those arduous conditions.
When Eiji snapped back to reality, he realized his own voice was trembling slightly.
Having gone through similar experiences, he could deeply empathize.
The mere thought of childhood memories made every cell in his body shudder.
The others were too absorbed in the story he was recounting to notice his unusual state.
"In any case, Yuudai Moroboshi persisted for five years."
Eiji let out a slow breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.
"Five years later, he made his comeback as a Blazer and won the championship at last year's Seven Star Sword Art Festival."
A treatment that even a veteran could only endure for seven days—he persevered through it for five years.
If nothing else, in terms of willpower alone, Yuudai Moroboshi was no less formidable than Eiji.
He was a knight with immense mental and physical strength.
For his senior sister, he was undoubtedly an excellent opponent.
"The match is about to be decided."
Eiji's reminder snapped everyone to attention, and they hurriedly turned their gazes back to the arena.
Eiji regulated his breathing, gradually slowing his heart rate and steadying his pulse.
Suddenly, he felt a cool touch on his hand.
Kanata Totokubara, her eyes fixed on Touka's match, had silently reached out and taken his hand.
Eiji was momentarily startled, then smiled gently and interlaced his fingers with hers, giving a light squeeze.
...
The battle between Touka and Yuudai Moroboshi was far more intense than the audience had anticipated.
Their skills were evenly matched, their physical abilities comparable. They repeatedly gained the upper hand over each other, yet neither could secure a decisive victory, igniting an unprecedented wave of excitement in the stands.
"Raikiri!"
Touka sheathed her sword, golden lightning erupting across her body!
As the battle escalated, her full-power, supersonic draw strike finally roared forth!
Yuudai Moroboshi's expression tightened.
Facing this legendary iaido technique renowned throughout Japan's knight community, even he felt immense pressure!
Last year, against this very move, he could only retreat hastily to evade, not daring to confront it head-on.
But this year was different!
"Watch me break through it!"
Yuudai Moroboshi roared.
He charged straight toward the attack!
Over the past year, whenever he had a spare moment, he had contemplated how to counter this technique—he already had a strategy in mind!
The instant the electromagnetic draw strike was unleashed.
Yuudai Moroboshi dropped low and dashed into Touka's striking range!
"Broom Star!"
He didn't even adopt a defensive stance—instead, he thrust his spear with all his might!
He knew full well that his frontal assault power could never surpass Raikiri, so this spear thrust wasn't meant to clash directly with it.
The moment the spear tip shot forward, Yuudai Moroboshi abruptly twisted his wrist!
In Touka's eyes, his spear shaft suddenly bent like a spring.
Touka's expression changed abruptly!
"Clang—!"
A violent humming sound erupted.
Yuudai Moroboshi was forced back several meters.
Yet his eyes shone like stars, with no trace of defeat on his face.
"Raikiri was countered! Incredible—this is the first time since its creation that it's been directly countered! How did it happen?"
"To be honest, even I was shocked... The Shooting Star of Naniwa subtly twisted his wrist the moment he thrust. How many strikes do you think he delivered in that single move?"
"Wasn't it just one? The cameras showed the same."
"That must be an optical illusion. In reality, the instant he twisted his wrist, he shifted the spear horizontally and executed three consecutive thrusts. To an observer, it appeared as if the spear shaft had curved."
"So Raikiri was deceived by the spear's arc?"
"No, quite the opposite. Raikiri was blocked precisely because it wasn't deceived. If she hadn't halted it, the spear tip would have pierced through her!"
Compared to a sword, the spear's greatest advantage is its length.
Yuudai utilized this advantage, unleashing a triple thrust the moment it clashed with Raikiri.
Of course, such a maneuver couldn't escape Touka's notice, as she possesses the supreme skill of the Insight Eye, capable of seeing through an opponent's movements.
Thus, Yuudai employed an open stratagem.
Touka could only execute a single slash in an instant, unable to counter three consecutive strikes simultaneously. If she didn't actively intercept the spear tip, it was uncertain whether Yuudai would be defeated, but she would inevitably be impaled first!
"Now's the chance!"
Yuudai's expression blazed with intensity as he charged forward!
Raikiri is an iaido technique—it requires sheathing the sword beforehand, making consecutive uses impossible!
The moment after Raikiri is executed is Touka's vulnerability!
By striking with a thrust at this precise moment, the chance of victory exceeds ninety percent!
"Heh."
But at that moment, Touka suddenly laughed.
Her hand remained on the scabbard.
Her Device, Narukami, had somehow been sheathed unnoticed!
Yuudai's pupils contracted.
"Raikiri—"
Touka uttered a low cry.
Immediately, a golden blade light illuminated the entire arena!
Yuudai hastily halted, fortunate to be just outside the attack range, avoiding a direct hit—
"Raikiri: Double Strike!"
But then, Touka actively charged forward.
Despite being an iaido technique, despite having already swung the blade, the sword had somehow returned to its scabbard!
A second blade light roared forth!
This strike hit Yuudai head-on!
"You did counter my Raikiri, but I have indeed redeemed my previous defeat."
Two figures crossed paths.
Touka, gripping her sword, declared victory with imposing dignity.
Yuudai remained silent.
"...Magnificent."
A massive spray of blood blossomed from his chest as he slowly collapsed to the ground.
"Match decided! Medical team, hurry!"
Shinguuji Kurono fired a shot at Yuudai, stopping his time, and the medical team quickly carried him off the field.
"Touka is amazing!"
"She actually defeated the Shooting Star of Naniwa?"
"No, it's more like the Shooting Star of Naniwa was truly defeated in the first match..."
A wave of fervent cheers erupted throughout the stadium.
Countless people were fired up with passion, marveling at how spectacular this battle had turned out to be, while others trembled in awe—last year's Seven Star Sword King hadn't even made it past the first round this year. Just how terrifying must the current level of competition be?
"The fights in Block C are almost over. Block D is up next."
Eiji rose from his chair, his expression utterly calm and unruffled.
Kanata Totokubara silently withdrew her hand.
"I'll be back soon."