[66] Learning the Busujima Sword Technique

"I see." After listening to Saeko's words, Hachiman nodded.

From her words, he understood that her father, the current head of the Busujima Sword Technique, had already reached the level of a sword master. There were not many people in all of Japan who could reach this level, so his status was quite high.

Having resolved his doubts, it was time for him to change his clothes as well.

It didn't take long for Hachiman to change his clothes and return.

The clothes fit his body quite well, except for the slightly wide shoulders.

Seeing Hachiman in his new clothes, Saeko's eyes lit up.

Because the shoulder part of the clothes was a little wide, it made Hachiman's broad chest slightly exposed, revealing his somewhat muscular physique.

"I didn't expect Hachiman-kun to be quite muscular." Saeko covered her mouth and chuckled as she looked at his well-developed chest.

"Saeko-senpai, please don't make fun of me." Hachiman was surprised to see Saeko, who is usually serious, teasing him.

"I'm not joking, Hachiman. Your physique is really good," Saeko said with a serious tone after the teasing.

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. Let's get started." Saeko's tone became serious.

"Yes, please teach me, Saeko-senpai." Hachiman's expression also became serious.

After all, his purpose for coming here was to improve his swordsmanship by learning the Busujima Sword Technique.

Saeko began by giving her evaluation of Hachiman, who stood in front of her.

"Hachiman, you have strength, but lack technique. Although you have a solid foundation, you don't know how to apply it."

After several sparring sessions, Saeko had already understood Hachiman's strengths and weaknesses very well.

"That's right, because I really don't know any sword techniques, so I often rely on brute force in my attacks." Hachiman was well aware of his shortcomings.

"In our Busujima Sword Technique, the focus is on the strike. We generate power from the tip of our toes, transferring it through ankle rotation, hip elevation, waist twist, body extension, arm raise, wrist flick, and other techniques to combine the power from different positions, making our strikes faster and more lethal."

As she spoke, Saeko swiftly swung her wooden sword, seemingly without exerting much force, but the air emitted a sound of breaking.

Seeing this, Hachiman felt a tinge of envy towards the power generation technique she mentioned.

He could certainly swing his wooden sword to create a breaking sound as well, but it would never be as effortless as Saeko's.

Hachiman's physical fitness could already rival that of a military expert, but it was only in terms of physique.

He still lagged far behind in terms of technique and combat experience.

If it came to a real fight, he would probably be defeated in a short amount of time.

Even so, if it was solely based on physique, he was confident that he could surpass Saeko, who was a girl.

However, in their few encounters, Hachiman hadn't gained much advantage.

This showed that in a situation where the difference in strength between both sides wasn't significant, technique played a crucial role.

His physique was forcibly improved through a system module, and he still couldn't fully grasp it.

It was like an unopened treasure, and these techniques were the keys to unlocking that treasure.

Putting away the wooden sword, Saeko turned to Hachiman.

"Hachiman, your foundation is very solid. I will now teach you the training methods of our Busujima Sword Technique. I believe you will be able to master it quickly."

"In addition to swordsmanship, I will also teach you a set of footwork that will make you more agile and better at evading enemy attacks."

"Thank you, Saeko-senpai." Hachiman couldn't help but feel eager upon hearing her words.

"Let's get started then."

"Yes."

Saeko took the wooden sword and began explaining each move to Hachiman.

In terms of the footwork, she meticulously deconstructed it, articulating each step in meticulous detail. Elucidating the art of movement and highlighting the crucial aspects to be mindful of when skillfully sidestepping.

Saeko was incredibly patient, and Hachiman, who had a Level 3 learning module, was undoubtedly the best student.

Every time the girl demonstrated a move, he was able to learn it with precision.

However, it's just a superficial display. There are still many small details that haven't been learned.

Seeing this, Saeko began to teach him step by step. Unbeknownst to them, their bodies gradually drew closer as they immersed themselves in their learning.

"Hachiman, your footwork here needs to be more agile to prevent attacks from the side."

"Keep your steps small and avoid taking big strides forward or backward."

"... "

In addition to instructing him on footwork, Saeko also provided guidance on sword techniques to the young man.

"For this move, the sword should be tilted at an angle, allowing you to deflect the enemy's attack while maintaining your own offensive."

"For this technique, your waist needs to continuously sway, generating a cumulative power that strengthens your strikes."

"Come on, relax your body and follow my movements."

As she spoke, Saeko moved behind Hachiman and reached out with her arms to hold his hands from behind, intending to use her own movements to guide his body.

However, this action inadvertently brought their bodies closer together.

The proximity between them was uncomfortably close, and the girl's figure was undeniably attractive. Every part of Hachiman's back that came into contact with Saeko was soft and supple.

He could clearly feel the weight of Saeko's ample curves pressing against his back.

The warm breath that escaped her lips as she spoke also tickled his ears.

These sensations caused Hachiman's mind to wander.

However, his body remained obediently following Saeko's movements.

What Hachiman didn't realize was that his swordsmanship skills seemed to be absorbing something, rapidly increasing in proficiency.

(8500/1000)... (8900/10000)... (9200/10000)... (9500/10000)... (9800/10000)... (10000/10000).

After surpassing a proficiency of 10,000, his skill continued to grow, albeit at a slower pace.

Just as Hachiman was still lost in Saeko's captivating physique, he suddenly felt a breakthrough in his mind, causing his expression to become dazed.

"Hachiman, what's wrong?" The girl, who was practically leaning against his face, naturally noticed his unusual state and asked.

"Senpai... I... I think I just had a breakthrough?"

Hachiman's voice was filled with uncertainty.