Chapter 110 - #109 Training (2/2)

”...” Babara didn't say anything and only narrowed her eyes while watching Akashi.

Taeko was also surprised by this but she only smiled as if she was saying 'as expected of Akashi'.

”...Huh?” Akashi suddenly opened his eyes and when he saw all the leaves cut in half around him, he looked a bit confused.

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I looked around just to see Mera, Babara, and Taeko looking at me with a shocked expression.

...These leaves...I remember being in my consciousness, similarly when I learned how to control Wrigglers and how to remove my limiters. While I was thinking about my own path, I was suddenly attacked by insects looking beasts, slightly similar to my wriggles but I couldn't talk with them in any way and they just kept attacking me. I also couldn't use my flames, or more like they were completely resistant to it which led me to think that they were ”part” of me. Since flames didn't manage to do anything to them, I was only left with the spear that remained in my hand.

When I was finally done slaughtering all of them, I was kicked out of my consciousness, most likely due to staying there for too long. Still, I was attacked only when I kept thinking that I can't keep relying on this system and its power it gives me. However, this fight also led me to an answer I was looking for.

”Akashi? Are you alright?!” Taeko approached me with a worried expression while Babara and Mera followed after her.

”...Yes, sorry for worrying you.” I replied with an apologetic smile when I saw the position of the sun and recalled the position of the sun before I went into my consciousness.

”What was that, boy?” Babara asked me with a curious expression.

I only smiled at her which told her to wait a bit.

”Taeko...I am afraid that I will no longer be able to teach you swordsmanship.” I looked straight into Taeko's lime eyes while informing her with a slightly sad smile.

”Huh? W-Why?” She was quite shocked by this judging from her expression and voice. I just hope she doesn't think like she has done something bad...

”You haven't done anything wrong. It's me...I no longer focus on swordsmanship or anything particular at all.” I explained, making all of them stare at me in shock once again.

”What do you mean? Aren't you swordsman? You could also be spearman with the amount of skill you have demonstrated here.” Mera asked with a confused expression and narrowed eyes.

”No...my path isn't anything. Swordsmanship isn't suitable for me, nothing particular is suitable for me in this world because everything is suitable for me if that even makes any sense, heh” I explained, and only then I realized that it didn't even make any sense so I chuckled a bit.

In my past life, I also wasn't specializing in any particular fighting style because I was practicing anything I could.

I am Blade Master but that doesn't necessarily relate only to swords. Anything can become a blade, be it your own hand, nails, or even a blade of the leaf.

”...Well, since you are fine and looks like your head is even clearer than ever, I see no reason to remain here any longer...” Babara just stared at me with a suspicious look before she turned around and left with those words behind.

”I don't really understand what happened but it looks like you have become much stronger yet again...You currently look like a kid who just realized his goal in life~” Mera said with a teasing tone but there was an honest smile on her face.

”Is-” I wanted to ask her something but she stopped me by putting her hand fan in front of my mouth.

”I have already sent spies to look over Chouri. I will be going ahead.” Mera said and gracefully started leaving.

What is she playing at?

”Thanks” Nevertheless, I thanked her but not necessarily for this matter, simply for everything.

She just waved her hand when she heard me before she disappeared from our sight.

”Akashi...Do you really mean it that you will no longer be able to teach me and point out my mistakes?” Taeko asked with a serious and slightly disappointed expression.

”Not really, I will be able to point out your mistakes but you will have to correct them yourself.” I replied with a small smile.

And since this day, I spent a few more days at Oarburgh's hideout training with various weapons. No matter what it was, when I was in the mood for training with daggers, I practiced with daggers. Even during meals, I practiced a bit with chopsticks. Practically anything sharp enough that can take people's lives.