Book 5: Chapter 147: Akimoto Hara

The second battle, Nanas.h.i.+ versus Yokota Daizo.

That overly self confident sumo who had beaten Hojo Ujizane half to death was no match against Shenzu. Even when competing in physical strength, that mountain-like man was unable to overcome the tall delicate Shenzu. In the battle, Yokota Daizo was overrun, unable to react to Shenzus continuous linked attacks.

Yokota suffered dozens of stabs and was covered in blood, but none of the wounds were fatal. Shenzus objective was obviously the finals, she didnt take Yokota seriously at all. Considering Yokota has verbally insulted Shenzu earlier, the fact that Shenzu did not kill him with her personality was a worrying issue.

Why did this woman risk coming here? Is her target really me?

The third battle, Minamoto no Tsukawa versus Makoto Oniwa.

Oniwa was the Sinless Domains last contestant.

Lord Makoto! You can do it! Tsukako was not qualified to enter the spectator stage and could only cheer for Makoto from within the crowd. Seeing Makotos gloomy but resolute face, she blushed red. Not only was she Makotos deputy, she was also his woman.

But, Makoto Oniwas opponent was Minamoto no Tsukawa.

The Sinless Domain has nothing but a bunch of lawless roosters and dogs, yet you dare stand within this Heian-kyo? Tsukawas eyes were filled with confidence and did not care that his sentence would offend the entirety of the Sinless Domain. Seeing that Ayaka was not there, Tsukawas mood was somewhat bad. Why didnt sister Chief Advisor come? Whats the point of this compet.i.tion? You from the Sinless Domain, get off the stage! I have no interest in playing with you!

Lily watched the spectacle below the stage, she felt that Tsukawa purposefully acted provocatively in front of Ayaka not to be rude, but because he wanted her attention. For some reason, the idea of Tsukawa liking Ayaka made her feel uncomfortable.

Afterall, what right did she have to meddle with Lady Ayakas marriage or emotional affairs?

As the battle started, Tsukawa took the initiative and attacked, waving his sickle around he swung continuously, bringing the power of his vigorous tyrannical aura and his unnatural strength, the blow both fast and heavy!

Clink! Clang! Clank! Tsukawa forced Oniwa on the defense, it was all he could to parry the strikes.

Tsukawa kicked the counterweight, sending it wrapping around Oniwas blade before stomping on the chain and swinging his sickle on a collision course with Oniwas blade sending Oniwa off balance. Keeping one foot on the chain pulling Oniwa back, Tsukawa took another step and kicked out, sending Oniwa flying!

Oniwas blade still wrapped in Tsukawas chains stopped Oniwa from flying further but sent him headfirst into the ground.

Lord Oniwa! Tsukako cried out in heartache, her huge chest trembling.

With a roll, Oniwa recovered and broke his blade free from the chains. As he got up his body flared with a devilish aura and he charged at Tsukawa with the power burst.

Hmph! The way of the devil! Evil never surpa.s.ses justice! Tsukawa jumped high up and sent his sickle slas.h.i.+ng in circles.

Pow! Oniwa coughed up blood, Tsukawas weapon was too strange. The counterweight was sent in his direction, the orb embedded within releasing bursts of golden light.

The continuous impacts shattered Oniwas outfit bit by bit as blood was sent flying. Letting out an infuriated roar, Oniwa slashed out.

Tsukawa threw himself to the ground, and kicked the arms slas.h.i.+ng at him, sending Oniwas blade flying away before bouncing on the ground and using the recoil to stand back up, violently slas.h.i.+ng his sickle through Oniwas arms!

Ah!!! Tsukako let out a terrified scream in the audience.

Oniwa stood there dazed, looking in disbelief at the blood red slash on his arms.

As if he had just noticed Tsukako, Tsukawa stepped forward and grabbed Oniwas collar, lifting him up high before flinging him out of the stage at her.

Lord Oniwa! Tsukako cried out with a mixture of happiness yet sadness. Oniwa had survived, but he would probably never be able to practice again.

Asides from those throne realmed powerhouses about to ascend, it was hard to reattach a humans arms.

But perhaps, Lord Oniwa would stop taking risks and stay with her forever. As Tsukako had that thought, Tsukawas eyes shone with ruthlessness as he threw his sickle.

That huge sickle flew through the air before piercing through Oniwas back, nailing him to the ground below the stage.

Right in front of Tsukako.

NO! Seeing this, she let out a scream of horror and knelt beside the corpse crying. Lord Oniwa Lord Oniwa

Makoto Oniwa, Tsukakos first and only man, the master of her dojo, and her senior brotherhad been killed in front of her.

Minamoto no Tsukawawins! The high judge, Sasaki, seemed reluctant to describe the match.

Minamoto no Tsukawa proudly walked off the stage to the sound of bloodthirsty cheers and exclamations.

As he met Lily in the underpa.s.s, his eyes radiated a proud threatening look.

Lily remained silent and chilly watching him pa.s.s.

She didnt bother asking questions such as, You already won, why did you kill him? or Why did you kill him in front of his companion? She felt if she asked such questions, she would get some perverted answer that made no sense.

Seeing no reaction from Lily, Tsukawa couldnt hold back and taunted, Youre next1, sister Chief Advisor should enjoy the look of her little lover screaming on the stage.

Unwilling to respond to such a person, Lily flipped her hair and walked toward the compet.i.tion stage.

Fourth round, hailing from Sakura Blossom Valley, Lynne! As we all know, shes the number one eastern beauty, Kagami Lily!

Lily stepped into the arena amidst the cheers and maintained an unusually calm mood, she knew the battles in front of her would all be difficult, but she had to win.

Her opponent is the man who made Heian-kyos samurais admire, the man who risks his life with every strike, AkimotoHara!

From the cheers, she could tell Akimotos popularity was much lower than hers.

Match start!

Lily and Akimoto looked at each other from a distance. Akimoto was gloomy as always, but looking at him, Lily could only feel sadness.

During battle, Akimoto would risk everything with each clash, but he wasnt a dull man. Why are you so sad?

Lily had seen Akimotos battle, she knew his tactics. If she didnt kill him, then she would be unable to win.

Are you afraid of death? I do not want to kill women, surrender.

No, Lily responded grimly, I just dont want to kill you.

Since its like that, then I will no longer view you as a woman. Akimoto drew and raised his unadorned katana.

Ha! Akimoto charged, it was another blow disregarding defense, he cared only about attacking with his full might.

Giving up on dodging or countering, Lily clashed head-on with Yasutsuna. Akimotos blade was heavy, but Lilys blade was even heavier!

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! No matter how Akimoto attacked, Lily would stop the blow with Yasutsuna. After being bounced back multiple times, Akimoto was off balance.

You, you arent trying! Akimoto was furious, a woman was showing him mercy, it was better to die.

However, no matter how he attacked, he could not break through her defense.

She didnt attack at all, she only defended, but the difference in ability was too great!

Akimoto was a middle-staged permanence adept, his battle tactics allowed him to match a late-staged permanence expert, but Lily processed the power equivalent to a throned general. With her absolute strength and her named blade, it was easy to defend. Even if Akimoto wanted to sacrifice himself to deal a lethal blow, if Lily didnt attack, how could he sacrifice?

Youre stronger than me! Why will you not attack? Are you humiliating me?

No, I only respect you as an extraordinary samurai, I do not want to kill you! Lily replied with a gentle sad look.

Shut up! I have no need for a womans compa.s.sion! Youre stronger than me, much stronger! Kill me! Without victory, I will not leave this stage alive! Akimoto didnt hesitate to burn and harm his source for the aura to power his ferocious attacks.

Pow! With an ear piercing clash, Lily unleashed a full power slas.h.!.+

Akimotos heavy katana cut in two by Yasutsuna, the slashed off blade half cras.h.i.+ng into the ground, cratering the stage. The weight of the blade was quite obvious, it was simply not as tough as Lilys ninth grade named blade.

Akimoto stared in shock at the remaining half of his katana.

Enough. Lily looked at Akimoto, Its over.

With only half a blade left, Akimoto ceased attacking and retreated to the edge of the stage, his eyes filled with resolve. Youre right, its over.

Hearing this, Lily left out a breath of relief before realizing, Dont but it was too late. Akimoto flipped around his blade and stabbed his own stomach.

AhCough Akimoto fell to his knees, LiLily, youre stronger than I am, itsmy loss

With a burst of power, he dragged his blade up straight through his heart, destroying his spirit jade.

Lily could not stop that teardrop from falling. This result was the reason she entered the stage sad. Lily walked over and whispered, Akimoto Hara, I respect you more than some warriors with monstrous power.

Cough Akimotos face was pasty white, trembling uncontrollably, he used his last breath to say I, I need to go Izumo Mountainit seems, thats not possible. If you find news of my mother therein front of my graveplease burnsome incense andtell meKagami Lily, replace meand reach the end!ehehehe.

In the end, Akimotos unchanging, unsmiling face had a small smile.

Tilting to one side, he fell2.

Robinxen: RIP generic antagonist guy.

Robinxen: Wow thats uh one way to go out.