Chapter 72 - The Azuma's Man

The participants of the banquet stayed in the Azuma estate, getting rid of their fatigue as Yachiho was relaxing in their bath house as she was stretching her body.

"Haahh…there's nothing like taking a bath at home. Today was a good day…."(Yachiho)

He remarked while she remembers something that has happened earlier when she was talking with her sister, Himari.

"Hey, there this thing I was just thinking about…"(Himari)

"What is it?"(Yachiho)

"When I was younger you'd stick to me every day, Yachiho. Could that have been…because you were protecting me from Homare?"(Himari)

"Hmph, not really. It's just that you were a troublesome little sister."(Yachiho)

She tries to hide her true feelings glancing at Himari who shook her head and said.

"Thank you, O—...."(Himari)

Yachiho turned to look at her little sister and was surprised at her next words.

"Onee-chan."(Himari)

At that moment, Himari quickly walked out at that time and Yachiho couldn't help but give a bright smile while she remembered it. Being called "Onee-chan" by Himari filled her with so much joy.

"You look happy, Yachiho."

"Maia!?"(Yachiho)

She was surprised at the sudden appearance of her older sister who was completely naked except for her glasses. Maia was blessed with the same aesthetically pleasing body as her mother.

"It's been a while since the last time, so wash your big sister's back."

"Huh?"(Yachiho)

She looked at her as if Maia was crazy until she moved her hands and the water began to transform into giant hands.

"Nowah!"

[ The Great One ]

"I'm not leaving up to you."(Maia)

"This is no place using your ability!"(Yachiho)

In the end, Yachiho was forced to wash her sister back much to her displeasure. Maia giggled at this and once she finished washing her back went to submerge her body removing the stiffness of her body then began to talk with Yachiho.

"I still find it hard to believe our mother lost against that boy."(Maia)

She was told what happened after the fight and was shocked to hear that Fubuki lost against Yuuki, even using her technique against him. Though, she has more up her sleeves but a loss is still a loss.

"Tell me, what is it like training with him?"(Maia)

Maia was curious of what kind of man he was and how someone can fight on far with her Mother who always grows.

She pondered if her mother chose to lose but that should be the case. In truth, both were holding back and did not use any of their trump cards. Yachiho thought at the time he experienced being trained by him and said.

"It's difficult to describe but the best I can do is that his training was simple yet complicated. He gave me an exercise and a routine to follow in order to help me last longer and use my ability."(Yachiho)

Yachiho recalled training what he calls [ Total Concentration Breathing ] or [ Hamon ] that utilize a person breathing to reinvigorate their body. Yuuki didn't give her difficult training and wanted to build a solid foundation before starting.

"He is able to fight people with ability by simply relying on his fighting style."(Yachiho)

Maia finds it strange that he's able to combat against ability users as if saying a man with fist alone survives fighting someone with a gun.

Unknown to her even during his time as Daniel and fighting a gang who uses guns was able to survive and fight them. Though, not unscathed, the sight was brutal at how ruthless he was. Yuuki defied logic and the norms.

"Is that so, is there anything else about him you know?"(Maia)

"Why do you even want to know?"(Yachiho)

She was glaring at her sister who simply giggled then said boldly.

"Nothing, I just wanted to see if he's a man worth my time."(Maia)

"Whaaat!? Don't tell me you're interested in having Yuuki-san!?"(Yachiho)

Maia, surprised to get a reaction from her, then opted for a mischievous smile and said.

"Of course I am, a man with an ability capable of fighting Mother would surely be worth my time. Though, I want to know his character as well but my intuition tells me it isn't a problem."(Maia)

Yachiho annoyed yet couldn't deny it considering that Yuuki is likable and always carefree similar to Tenka. She was great at cooking and a genius who can invent things that is a man of rarity.

"By the way you reacting, I can see you are also interested aren't you?"(Maia)

"What!? Of course not!!"(Yachiho)

"Your face says otherwise."

She saw the clear blush on Yachiho's face making her smile grow wider.

"Don't worry, I believe Tobera-sama plans on sharing with him."(Maia)

"I said I'm not! And what are you even saying?"(Yachiho)

"Hmm, you're too young and inexperienced to understand it. Perhaps, I can educate you?"(Maia)

As the two sisters were bickering about Yuuki, the said person was currently in his room. Yuuki had sent a clone to accompany Himari and Fubuki for the simple fact that he needs to reevaluate his training as his mind since he'll eventually gain what his clone experience once it dispel.

He took out his sword that had been destroyed after the fight as the weapon was simply made from Titanium and Tungsten.

He does train forging recently trying to make a good sword but realizes that he doesn't have the talent for it therefore had to work hard to master it. After years of making swords only reach above average in terms of the quality of his weapons.

'Still lack something and I don't know what.'

Forging and making inventions are too different things that found pleasure in learning as it is one of the few things he doesn't have the natural talent for. Yuuki was not satisfied with the quality of his sword and simply used his [ Transmutation ] to destroy the sword turning into dust.

He decided to make a better sword later and began to enter a meditative state trying to remember the fight he had with Fubuki.

Yuuki had to be honest at the fact that the Eight Thunders Gods never lost and rely too heavily on their power that they lack the spirit that humans have. Fubuki has both where she is strong yet retains her spirit to fow.

He prioritizes unarmed combat yet he is eager to learn more on how to use the sword. Yuuki concentrated on leaving his mind blank like still void until he was able to vision himself standing on an empty canvas and in front of him was Fubuki.

Yuuki imagined fighting Fubuki with his swordsmanship alone having the option of using technique from [ Sun Breathing ] but wanted to challenge himself to see how much he improved with the [ Shadow Blade of the End ].

He stood up, closing his eyes, trying to train his swordsmanship where Yuuki imagined himself holding a sword like how his fist turned into a weapon. Yuuki began to take his first step as a ripple in vast ocean nothingness reverberated.

His movement was fluid like it is a dance and Yuuki was not move quick nor slow only at the level where he was dancing against an opponent.

"Thank goodness you're here, boy."

He sensed someone entered and clearly knew who it was yet he was too fixated on his mental training that he ignored them as he was in a crucial state.

[ A/N: Okay, sorry I'm being influence by Murim/Martial art Manhwa ]

Tobera entered wearing a female school swimsuit wanting to tempt him and seal the deal with him. She knows some of her members won't be bold like her and decided to take him or never.

However, she fell silent witnessing him training and someone who is close friends with Riu's late husband can see how skilled Yuuki was in swordsmanship.

'I'm confident his age doesn't match his soul…'

His soul was at least the same age or older as her eldest daughter, it's even possible he's the same age as him. Tobera saw his footwork and how precise it was, noticing how he still wields a sword without having one.

It sounded like fantasy but those that study martial arts should know it isn't simply for fighting, rather it is an art that has physical, mental, spiritual and emotional training in them that sharpens through years of experience and battle.

A great example is when looking at a painting, where normal people won't be able to see the meaning behind certain art while those who study them would sense its profound meaning.

It is why it's called Martial Art where someone doesn't simply hone their body but their mind and soul, not in a literal sense.

'The Source of the First Energy is promised with a Shadow

The Second Energy shall change the Rule

And the Ten Thousand shall become One

As the Light covers the World I alone shall hold one Shadow'

Yuuki thought those worse countless times never found the true meaning until he slowly grew and began his journey. He was ascending higher than his previous power, learning to apply what he learned after fighting Fubuki.

Tobera felt the blade wielded by his hand become more visible where her mind was being tricked that he has something in his hand like Mime who can create an illusion through their performances.

Time weaved in and out where Tobera only watched in awe and amazement until he stopped moving, exhaling where eyes open where she was able to see his red eyes that were more mature and steady. She got out of daze and smiled then said.

"Sorry for disturbing you boy. You seem to reach a new level of understanding in your swordsmanship."(Tobera)

"No problem, though, I must ask why are you wearing that?"(Yuuki)

He didn't show any reaction but was interested in Tobera considering she's stronger especially her ability but Yuuki considered her ability as no use for him beside healing him but he already has the ability to recover much quicker.

Tobera was not disappointed since he is a martial artist and has great control over his emotions but he can't bear someone who is experiencing like Tobera.

"Isn't it clear boy? I want you to knock me up so I can birth strong Azuma. The other would take too long, that's why I'll take it."(Tobera)

Yuuki raises his eyebrow as she begins moving closer to him and frankly despite her childlike appearance she has a strange allure that attracts him.

"I don't even know anything about you besides being Grandmother of Himari-chan."(Yuuki)

"Oh, that's the only problem? Well, we can always get to know each other after you give me what I want."(Tobera)

She began to feel his body enjoying how masterfully his chiseled body was. Tobera can't deny that getting strong seed isn't the only thing she wants. Yuuki felt her pressed her body into his where he could feel her breast in his abs.

"You know, Himari-chan is my girlfriend right?"(Yuuki)

"Hehehe I didn't realize it at first but it's she's isn't the only one when I sense your connection with Chief Izumo and Chief Uzen."(Tobera)

Yuuki knew that she is stubborn like every Azuma with two other straight presences that is either being straightforward or being Tsundere.

"Come on, boy, I know you want it."(Tobera)

Her hands grabbed his nether region causing her eyes to widen then lick her lips.

"Well, you're also gifted in other areas. So what do you say, boy?"

Yuuki sighed, pulled her then leaned down taking her lips where the two made out sloppily kissing each other until he pulled them said.

"I won't knock you up right now but I'll take your offer and promise to do that later."(Yuuki)

"Fine by me, boy. It's been a while since I had a good time with a man."(Tobera)