Chapter 253 - Country of Sakura, Cherin and Seven Holy Swords [24] (2/2)

「Right there!」

Exactly according to plan, he unleashed a diagonal slash to my left side.

(I caught him!)

The moment his sharp sword came into contact with my body,

「HA!」

I clad myself in dark robe instantaneously, and the blade bounced back.

「Nuh!? K-Kid… This darkness!?」

Due to the sudden circumstance, he eyes widened and he staggered ever so slightly.

I didn’t miss that slight opening.

「Seventh Sword – Instant Flash!」

I unleashed my fastest ultimate attack; a godspeed Iai-slash.

The fastest slash unleashed at the perfect gap in defence.

(Alright, it connected!)

The moment my slash came into contact with his body,

「Sakura Blossom One-Sword Style – Lightning Sakura」

A thunderclap-like flash ran, and erased Instant Flash right away.

(T-That’s way too fast, isn’t it!?)

He matched my slash while being more than a breath late.

That movement just now completely transcended the limits of man.

No… That’s not the only thing to note.

(That technique just now was!?)

When my eyes widened in astonishment,

「What on earth are you doing, grandfather?!」

The cry of a beautiful woman sounded.

When I looked in the direction of the voice, there was a figure of Rose who was out of breath.

Behind her were Ria, president, and the senpais.

They seemed to have heard the sound of our sword crossing, and rushed here in a hurry.

「Errr, “grandfather”?」

As I was taken aback,

「Oh, Rose, it’s been a while! You got so big in the short time I didn’t see you!」

The mysterious swordsman sheathed his sword into his scabbard and smiled very softly.

Rose dropped her shoulder and sighed loudly.

「Haa… Why were you fighting with Allen?」

「That’s because… you can’t find a swordsman with this kind of spirit core that easily! My blood just boiled in excitement.」

「You are already old, so please take things slow.」

「Bararara! Rose is a really kind-hearted child. You are always concerned about grandfather’s well-being.」

…In addition to this affable exchange, and the word ‘grandfather’ that she mentioned earlier.

It seems that these two are related.

「I’m sorry, Allen. This person is the 16th legitimate successor of Sakura Blossom One-Sword Style, Bacchus Valencia. He’s a top-notch swordsman who was hailed as the “strongest in the world” in the past.」

When Rose introduced him as such,

「Bararara! Not just in the past, I am still the strongest swordsman in the world!」

Bacchus-san corrected her while laughing heartily.

「Kid, you seem to know my granddaughter. What is your name?」

I was asked that question.

「Ah, yes… I am Allen Rodore. I’m getting along with Rose-san at Thousand Blade Academy.」

For the time being, I introduced myself politely.