Only I Have the Law: Tokyo Fantasy Daily Life

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"Not wearing protective gear, standing so casually, your whole body is full of openings. With this attitude, do you even deserve to stand here and compete with me?!"

Hori Mio felt a surge of anger at being slighted, realizing that this blonde delinquent had no respect for swordsmanship.

Although what she held in her hand was not a real sword, but a bamboo practice sword, that did not mean that bamboo swords were not lethal.

Because of its sufficient power, Kendo competitions require the use of heavy protective gear such as the "men", "dou", "kate", and "dare" to protect the athletes.

"You ignorant brat, you'll regret this later!"

"Hori-senpai, you're only a year older than me."

Yato-hime retorted without backing down.

Hori Mio said no more, and suddenly let out a powerful battle cry.

"Horse——!"

The loud roar was like a thunderclap, startling Hoshino Saori, who was standing nearby, so much so that her heart clenched.

At the same time, Hori Mio charged forward like a cheetah that had been poised for a long time, bringing with her an oppressive aura.

The bamboo sword in her hand transformed into a bolt of lightning that tore through the air, accompanied by a whistling sound, and slashed straight at Yatohime's chest.

Yato-hime may not understand the complicated rules of swordsmanship, but she knows a lot about how to fight, especially how to deal with armed opponents.

This is not the first time she has fought with "weapons".

On one occasion, she was surrounded and attacked by more than a dozen thugs armed with knives. She survived by fighting and running, using whatever she could grab to fight back.

Through countless street battles, she has come to understand that there are only two core principles.

First, they possess exceptional eyesight, enabling them to accurately capture every detail of their opponent's movements and determine which way to run.

Secondly, absolute speed is crucial, allowing the strike to be completed before the opponent can react.

Faced with Hori Mio's fierce attack, Yatohime reacted almost instantly, swinging her bamboo sword with one hand.

Snapped!

The two bamboo swords clashed fiercely in the air, producing a crisp and loud collision sound.

A powerful recoil force traveled along the sword, causing Hori Mio, who was gripping the sword with both hands, to feel a tingling sensation in the palms of her hands.

This guy... he's incredibly strong!

A look of astonishment flashed through her mind.

He was wielding a sword with both hands, yet he was being outmatched in strength by the opponent wielding a sword with only one hand!

But swordsmanship is not just about strength.

She immediately tried to change tactics and find a new angle to attack.

However, just as she was about to change her move, Yatohime's second sword struck swiftly and relentlessly.

So fast!

Hori Mio had no time to organize an attack and was forced to switch to defense.

"Clap! Clap! Clap!"

Yatohime's bamboo sword transformed into afterimages, constantly attacking from various tricky angles.

Hori Mio was forced to retreat repeatedly, completely unable to fight back.

But as an experienced captain, she remained calm and maintained a tight defense.

She knew very well that such a fierce attack could not last. As soon as the opponent slowed down and revealed a slight opening, that would be the moment for her to turn the tide of the battle.

However, Yatohime's attacks showed no signs of weakening; on the contrary, each strike was faster and heavier than the last, as if her power was inexhaustible.

"noodle--!"

Suddenly, Yatohime imitated the shouts of swordsmanship, letting out an even more explosive roar, like a thunderclap from a clear sky, which startled Hori Mio and caused her to freeze in her tracks for an extremely brief moment.

In that split second, Yatohime's bamboo sword seized the opening, striking Hori Mio's helmet precisely on top of it like a venomous snake emerging from its hole.

"Snapped!"

A muffled thud reached my ears through the protective gear.

Hori Mio froze on the spot, somewhat incredulous.

I... actually lost to a delinquent girl who has never received proper kendo training?

Thinking of her earlier boast, a strong sense of shame surged up instantly, making her cheeks burn.

Fortunately, she was wearing a mask at the moment, so no one could see her flushed face.

"amazing!"

Tanaka Satomi burst into enthusiastic cheers, rushed forward, and exclaimed excitedly, "Now the kendo club will be changed to the karate club!"

"Thank you so much, Yato-san, Hoshino-san, and Aozawa-sensei!"

She bowed repeatedly in excitement.

At the same time, the blue "Stupid Knight" tag above her head instantly merged, turning into a beam of blue light that swiftly entered Qingze's brow.

The exhilarating feeling of his spirit and strength being simultaneously enhanced flowed through his entire body, causing Qingze to unconsciously take a deep breath and savor this pleasure.

Hoshino Saori looked at Tanaka Satomi curiously and asked, "Tanaka-san, what's the name of the girl you like?"

"Yuki Maeda!"

Without hesitation, Tanaka Satomi said the name, her face beaming, "You should know her, right? She's your class representative!"

Qingze, who had just recovered from the afterglow of his increased power, was somewhat surprised to hear this and said, "Maeda? She's the manager of the soccer team."

"what?!"

Satomi Tanaka's smile froze instantly, replaced by utter shock. "Teacher, you're not joking, are you?!"

"How could I joke about something like this?"

Qingze retorted irritably, "You don't even understand this basic situation?"

"I've been busy these past few days recruiting members for the karate club and applying for a venue, so... I really haven't noticed whether she's joined any clubs..."

Satomi Tanaka answered blankly, then suddenly clutched her head with both hands and wailed, "Ah! She's the manager of the soccer club, so there's no way she can join my karate club?!"

My dream of seeing her in karate culottes... is shattered!!

Her knees buckled, and she collapsed onto the hard solid wood floor with a thud, her hands supporting her on the ground. She looked as if her soul had been ripped away, as if she had suffered a devastating blow.

Looking at her, Qingze felt no sympathy whatsoever, only that she had brought this upon herself. "Tanaka, next time before you make any grand plans, can you at least find out the basic information about your target?"

"Damn it... Since that's how it is," Tanaka Satomi suddenly jumped up from the ground again, a strange fighting spirit rekindled in her eyes, and she clenched her fists and said, "Then I have no choice but to join the soccer club!"

After a tough training session, I was covered in sweat, and then Maeda gently handed me a towel and wiped my sweat away...

That scene sounds pretty good!

She found a new purpose in life.

As for Qingze's advice, she completely ignored it.

It's not that she disrespects her teacher; it's just that her mind is too linear, and she simply can't think about anything too complex or reflective.

Upon hearing this, Yatohime frowned and asked, "Hey, what should we do with the kendo club's training grounds now?"

"Anyway, the student council won't let this place stay empty forever!"

Satomi Tanaka waved her hand dismissively.

Since Yuki Maeda is in the soccer club, her core motivation for forming the karate club has disappeared.

She stood up, regained her energetic self, and rushed out of the kendo club.

As Hoshino Saori watched her disappearing figure, she murmured, "Teacher, do you think she'll be able to join the soccer club?"

"Of course not possible."

Qingze could easily conclude with a simple thought: "Given her single-minded personality, she would most likely state her true purpose directly during her application to join the club."

How could the head of the soccer department possibly let her join the department after learning of her 'lofty' goals?

Chapter 52 Hoshino is a little depressed

After school, Tanaka Satomi came to the philosophy club's activity room once again.

Without even changing her shoes, she flung open the door, expertly knelt on the floor by the doorway with a thud, performed a perfect dogeza (a traditional Japanese kneeling gesture), and cried out, "Yato! Hoshino! Please help me think of a way to join the soccer club!"

The loud sound echoed in the activity room.

Seeing Tanaka's posture of prostrating herself, Hoshino Saori couldn't help but admire Aozawa's foresight, while also feeling a little curious. "Tanaka, how did you write your application to join the club?"

"The minister didn't even look at my application form carefully!"

Satomi Tanaka looked up, her face full of frustration. "She started the interview right away, asking me right off the bat: 'Do you like soccer?'"

Of course I don't like it!

Upon hearing such a blunt answer, Hoshino Saori couldn't help but rub her temples.

Human nature is truly wondrous; even the greatest philosophers would likely struggle to fully articulate its complexity and diversity.

Then she asked me, 'If you don't like football, why did you join the football club?'

I said I wanted Maeda to hand me a towel to wipe my sweat, and then…

She got angrier and angrier as she spoke, pounding her fist on the floor and angrily saying, "She actually had someone drag me out!"

He even warned me never to go near the soccer club again!

Don't you think she went too far?!

"Although I have always advocated that people should be honest."

Yatohime couldn't help but comment, "But your honesty seems a bit excessive."

Sometimes, learning to tell a few harmless lies is an essential survival skill.

Tanaka Satomi suddenly straightened her back and raised her head, saying, "Whether you're male or female, you should always be upright and honest!"

Lying is something only a despicable person would do.