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Chapter 777 The "Hidden Sword Saint" is my relative?! [4600]

——Uncle?
Bogong means grandfather's elder brother.

Boss Kiryu once said that he and Rin Kinoshita had been friends for nearly eighty years.

By calculation, Kinoshita Lin is at least 80 or 90 years old, and is of the same generation as Boss Kiryu.

A nearly 100-year-old grandfather... the time span is really huge! He should have been a figure from the last century!
Qing Deng thought about what Kinoshita Lin had just said, half-jokingly:
——Could it be that her great-uncle was also a skilled swordsman who loved fighting?

Qing Deng didn't know who Kinoshita Lin's great-grandfather was and whether he was an extremely skilled swordsman.

However, there was one thing he was sure of—Kinoshita Lin must be a martial artist! And she was quite powerful!

Although she was wearing a gorgeous large furisode that was far from the image of a "warrior", and she did not carry any weapons, Qing Deng could clearly sense that she always exuded a majestic and heroic aura!
Whether she was walking or sitting, every movement she made revealed the agility unique to a warrior.

I guess when she was young, she was also a heroic woman like Sanako.

"My lord, I am terribly sorry."

Katakura Takanobu knelt on one knee with a look of shame on his face.

"We are incompetent and have brought shame upon you."

As soon as he finished speaking, Asai Moriyasu, Makimura Taichi and others followed suit.

They knelt on the ground in a large crowd, lowered their heads, and apologized to Kinoshita Lin.

Qing Deng was secretly shocked when he saw this.

Although he had just won with ease, it did not mean that the opponent was weak.

It’s more like the opposite—the Calabash House heroes are very strong!

It’s just because Qing Deng is stronger that this situation of “they seem weak” is created.

Whether it was their individual skills or their cooperation with each other, the outstanding performance of the Huluwu heroes won Qingdeng's deep praise.

Any one of them is an outstanding talent who can serve as a captain in the Shinsengumi.

Thinking of this, Qing Deng couldn't help but feel emotional:

——A gathering of heroes... Huluwu’s heritage is indeed profound!

These outstanding warriors are all obedient in front of Kinoshita Lin... This shows that Kinoshita Lin's prestige is extremely high!
Kinoshita Lin smiled calmly:
"You don't have to blame yourselves. Just raise your heads."

"Victory or defeat is standard issue."

"Besides, losing to 'Nioh' is not a shameful thing."

After saying that, she waved her hand.

"Thank you for your hard work. Jiulang stay here, and everyone else go down and rest first."

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As Katakura Takanobu and others filed out, only Qing Deng, Kinoshita Lin, Boss Kiryu and Kinoshita Mai were left in the dojo.

"Tachibana Anyi, come closer."

Kinoshita Lin waved to Qing Deng.

Qing Deng hurried forward.

"Closer."

Qing Deng was stunned for a moment, then continued forward.

"Closer."

"what?"

Qing Deng moved slowly towards Kinoshita Lin.

"Well, sit down. Relax and don't be so reserved."

Although she said "don't be so formal", Qing Deng still sat upright with his knees together.

At Kinoshita Lin's request, Qing Deng was so close to her that their knees were almost touching.

As the distance got closer, the other person's face became clearer in Qing Deng's eyes.

Her body is really petite, like a large doll.

She was also kneeling on the ground with her back straight, but her forehead was just level with Qingdeng's stomach.

Qing Deng felt that her weight was less than 40 kilograms.

It seemed as if just a sneeze would knock her to the ground.

Her face was full of traces of time - wrinkles of varying sizes, sagging skin, and faint age spots - just like the yellow earth eroded by strong winds and filled with ravines and gullies.

But, her eyes are very beautiful.

The black and white are clear, the eyes are firm, the sight is sharp, and there is a vigorous vitality flashing in the eyes.

These eyes form a very sharp contrast with the layers of wrinkles around them... just like the bright moon in the dark night.

Qing Deng finally understood - special people like Boss Kiryu and Lin Kinoshita, who "are old but don't look like old people", must have eyes that shine with light!
"It's annoying to keep calling you 'Tachibana Aki'. Can I just call you 'Aki'? It's easier to say that way."

Qingdeng immediately said:
"Of course, please do it!"

To be fair... although he felt complicated, Qing Deng had to admit that compared to his surname (Ju), common name (Qing Deng) and real name (Sheng Qing), his current official position (Aki no Kami) was much easier to pronounce.

"Ta Chi Ba Ra" and "Mo Ri Ha Ru" both have four syllables, and "AO To" has three syllables.

And A Ki has only two syllables (A Ki), and you can pronounce these two sounds without opening your mouth wide or twisting your tongue, so it is particularly catchy.

Therefore, recently many people have begun to call him "An Yi" or "An Zhou" (A Shuu).

Even Qing Deng himself gradually called himself "Tachibana Aki", which was easier to pronounce.

"Well then...Aki, you did a great job."

She smiled peacefully.

"It is rare for someone to have such achievements in the long martial arts career at the age of 21."

"In my long life, I have known only two geniuses who have achieved such success at such a young age... besides you."

"As Jiulang's last disciple, you have not disgraced your master!"

I don't know why, but when she said the words "not bringing disgrace to the master", she suddenly emphasized her tone.

“It is a great honor to be able to witness the inheritance of Jiulang’s legacy before he is buried.”

Having said this, she lowered her eyes and glanced at Vairocana resting beside Qingdeng's legs intentionally or unintentionally.

"An Yi, you must continue to work hard and continue to improve yourself."

"Don't let Jiulang down for training you, and don't let this ancient sword down."

Although Qing Deng felt somewhat at a loss at the sudden scene of "elders praising the younger generation", he still replied solemnly:
"Yes! I have never known what 'laxity' and 'degeneration' are!"

Kinoshita Lin nodded slightly.

"Very good, good momentum!"

"It's a pity...you are already the master of a city and a place."

"Otherwise, I really want to recruit you into my team!"

Qing Deng smiled slightly and said politely, "You're too kind."

Although he seemed to be listening attentively, his mind had actually already drifted elsewhere.

(In my long life, I have known only two geniuses who have achieved such success at such a young age... besides you.)
He was very concerned about what Kinoshita Lin had just said!
He put in countless efforts, endured untold hardships, shed blood and sweat, and with the help of billions of bits and pieces from the system, he finally achieved his current level.

And now, Kinoshita Lin told him: There are two more people as strong as him...

——Who are these two people? What are their backgrounds?
"…Ms. Kinoshita."

Qing Deng really couldn't suppress the confusion in his heart.

Driven by curiosity, he raised this question.

After hearing this, Kinoshita Lin burst into laughter.

"Well... well, it doesn't hurt to tell you. Amaki, do you know 'Genichi Kinoshita'?"

Qing Deng replied subconsciously:
"How could the famous 'Hidden Sword Saint' not know about this?"

Kinoshita Lin said calmly:
"Kinoshita Genichi is the great-grandfather I just mentioned."

"..."

Silence fell between the two.

The crows' cries from afar were particularly harsh. Qing Deng's eyes widened, his expression dominated by intense shock.

Another person who also looked incredulous was Mai Kinoshita.

Facing the gazes of "Ah? Are you joking?" from Qing Deng and Kinoshita Mai, Kinoshita Lin smiled:
"What? Do you think I'm lying?"

Qing Deng stammered in response:

"No, I just...didn't react..."

At this time, Mr. Kiryu smiled and added at the right time:
"Tachibana-kun, the lord did not lie. She is indeed the great-niece of Kinoshita Genichi, the real nephew."

With the guarantee from Mr. Kiryu, no matter how shocked Qing Deng was, he had no choice but to believe it.

He blinked hard and looked at Kinoshita Lin carefully.

In Japan, "Kinoshita" is not a rare surname, it can even be said to be quite common.

Therefore, even though Kinoshita Genichi and Kinoshita Lin had the same surname, Qing Deng found it difficult to connect them together.

Genichi Kinoshita - his figure can always be found in unofficial history and folk rumors.

Such stories as "mediating the conflict between the two major ninja villages", "single-handedly attacking and destroying the Iga Ninja Village", and "Kinoshita Genichi is a descendant of Toyotomi Hideyoshi"... There are so many different legends that it is difficult to tell the truth from the false.

It is said that even in European countries thousands of miles away, the heroic deeds of Genichi Kinoshita are being circulated.

Because of his absurd strength, yet extremely mysterious and erratic whereabouts, he was given the title of "Hidden Sword Saint".

The only thing that can be confirmed is probably that "this person really exists".

"Grandma, that Kinoshita Genichi is mine... mine..."

Mai Kinoshita is stuck.

She was probably thinking about what name to use to address Genichi Kinoshita.

Grandma’s great-uncle… this generation is really too great! So great that I don’t even know how to address him!
Judging from Kinoshita Mai's current appearance...she, like Qing Deng, only realized at this moment that the legendary "Hidden Sword Saint" had such a special connection with her.

Qing Deng has become accustomed to Kinoshita Mai's "ignorance".

This girl really doesn't know anything!
I don't know if it's because she is too careless or because Kinoshita Lin, Boss Kiryu and others protected her too well.

"Uncle... likes to meddle in other people's affairs."

Kinoshita Lin smiled helplessly.

"Many times, they even look for trouble."

"No matter if this matter has anything to do with him or not, and no matter if this matter will offend many people, as long as he is in the mood, he will always come over to get involved."

"He made a lot of enemies because of this."

"There are countless people who wish to crush him to ashes, and even pass on this hatred to future generations."

"Awu, you used to be such a careless child. You don't need me to help you remember, right?"

Kinoshita Mai's face immediately turned red with embarrassment.

"If I tell you the whole story of the relationship between the Hidden Sword Master and our family, I'm afraid you will accidentally let it slip and cause trouble and disaster."

"So, for your safety, I have been keeping it a secret from you."

"I was planning to wait until you were older before telling you the truth... Well, I will take this opportunity today to explain it all to you in one go."

She paused, thinking about her words.

After a while, she said slowly:

"Bogong is a true martial arts genius."

As she spoke, a look of intense pride appeared on her face.

"The first time I held a sword, I easily defeated my senior brother who had been immersed in swordsmanship for many years."

"It only took a very short time to master almost all the sword techniques in the world."

"Because he wanted to see the vastness of the world, he ignored the shogunate's 'isolation order' and secretly boarded a Dutch merchant ship, sailing across the ocean to Europe."

"He traveled in the West for many years, visiting many countries including the Netherlands, England, France, etc. During this period, he still had the personality of 'liking to make trouble' and 'being keen on causing trouble for himself'."

"That is why his heroic deeds are spread among the people of European countries."

At this point, Kinoshita Lin seemed to remember something and suddenly changed the subject:

"Aki, according to Jiulang, you have already mastered the 'Origin Breathing', right?"

Qingden nodded.

The next moment, Kinoshita Lin made another shocking statement:
"The 'Source' in 'Source Breathing' is taken from the name of Pak-gong. The creator of this great breathing method is none other than Pak-gong."

Hearing this, Qing Deng finally couldn't suppress the shock in his heart. He stared at Kinoshita Lin in amazement, unable to speak for a long time.

As a warrior himself, he naturally knew how powerful the "Breath of Origin" was.

Simply changing the rhythm of your breathing can improve your focus.

If practiced to the peak, one can even use it as a medium to enter an extremely powerful "selfless state".

Although Qing Deng is very powerful now, he has not yet reached the realm of "creation".

From 1 to 100 is certainly impressive, but it is just an extension of the work of predecessors.

From 0 to 1, that is the true genius!

"An Yi, if I remember correctly, when Uncle was your age, he already had inspiration for breathing techniques. A few years later, he developed the 'Origin Breathing'."

"As for the other person who is of the same age and has equally amazing abilities... An Yi, you should know him too."

Qing Deng asked half-jokingly:

"Since the first person is the 'Hidden Sword Saint' Kinoshita Genichi, then the second person could be the 'Eternal Sword Saint' Ogata Issei, right?"

"Yes, you are right."

"..."

Silence fell again.

After a while, Qing Deng swallowed hard and asked carefully:

"Ms. Kinoshita, you are not going to say: 'Actually, Ogata Noriyoshi is my brother'?"

Kinoshita Lin burst out laughing:
"That's not the case."

"My brother...died a long time ago because he went astray."

"But... I do have a certain connection with Ogata."

"Anyway, I know Ogata, and I have a pretty good relationship with him."

"There's no need for an old woman like me to elaborate on the legendary deeds of the 'Eternal Sword Saint', right? You should have heard enough about them since you were little."

"Haku developed the 'Origin Breathing' at a young age, and Ogata is not far behind."

"When we were young, there was no concept of 'momentum' at all."

"At that time, we only knew that the top strong men would exude an astonishing aura that would make people breathless."

"As for what this aura is and its specific uses, no one has done any systematic summarization or research."

"It was Ogata who changed this hazy and uncertain situation."

"He named this 'aura' 'potential' and developed methods to cultivate and utilize 'potential'."

"It can be said that the concept of 'momentum' that is so popular nowadays was created by Ogata!"

"But he is too low-key and just wants to live a quiet life."

“They are obviously developers, but they never make it public.”

"To this day, few people know that it was the 'Eternal Sword Saint' who developed the 'Power'."

"By the way, as someone who developed 'momentum', Ogata's use of 'momentum' has reached an appalling level."

"He can concentrate his momentum at one point and then explode it out in an instant."

"It's no exaggeration to say that his 'power' has reached the level of a god!"

"Even if he doesn't concentrate his energy on it, just releasing his energy normally would cause most people to faint due to the pressure."

"As long as he has that intention, a weak-willed person won't be able to stay awake in front of him!"

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PS: Some book friends have reflected that even with all the elite members of Calabash House, they are still unable to take down Qing Deng, so how are they going to deal with the Fazhu Party?
It's actually very simple - use guns! If Katakura Takanobu and the others each had a revolver, do you think Qing Deng would dare to fight eight of them alone?