In the private Hero High School, where young talents of dungeon explorers gather, Makoto Akaya enrolls, believing in his own abilities. However, upon discovering the gap between himself and his classmates, he realizes that he is the biggest failure in the school. Nevertheless, in the midst of despair, he encounters a skill tree that only he can use, and Makoto Akaya's life begins to change for the better.
Shibahime and I faced each other at the center of the clubroom, gripping our wooden swords firmly, tips pointed directly at our opponent.
"Ten thousand strikes, bundled into a single slash. My secret technique—"
"Stop making speeches and just swing your sword. Trying to give your opponent secondhand embarrassment is downright dirty."
"It's cool though, right?" I muttered.
It was clear—this girl and I just didn't get along.
It was time to teach her a lesson.
"I won't go easy on you, Shibahime."
"I'd suggest not letting your mouth run wild. Do you even know who you're talking to?"
Here we go.
"The essence of Akaya-style swordsmanship is distance control! First form: Swallow Cut!"