Chapter 149 V9 Chapter 7. The Imprisoned Yasushi

How have things come to this?

Yasujirou, or Yasushi, was deep in thought inside his cell, sitting in a seiza while looking as composed as ever.

Standing on the other side of the bars was Chester, the governor.

How dare you deceive us, Yasujirou or should I say Sword God Yasushi!

He had planned on remaining hidden by employing a pseudonym, but his opponent this time was the planets governor.

Chester could figure out Yasushis true identity by checking the documents he submitted when he entered the planet.

Since Yasushi was to become his Swords Instructor, hed conducted a background check.

I had my suspicions that you were the real deal after seeing your disciples skills, but to think Id truly hit the jackpot. It was the right call to conduct an investigation. With you by my side, Ill be able to be like the Banfields, bisecting a battleship and such.

Back in the Capital, Liam had cut down a battleship.

This became a well-known fact, which lead to a rumor that those who studied the One-Flash could even smash down battleships.

Chester, as the planets governor, wanted that sort of power.

(Bisecting a battleship?! As if a human can do such a thing! Wheres your common sense?!)

Cutting down a battleship went beyond the realm of human capabilities.

To begin with, Yasushi didnt consider Liam, Rinho, and Fuuka to be humans like himself.

However, Chester was too excited by all the possibilities to notice what was going on inside Yasushis mind.

Ill have you tell me everything. Lets start with the secrets of One-Flash.

Chester was demanding to be taught everything he knew, but Yasushi had already done so.

Im not someone deserving of the title of Sword God, and Ive already taught you everything I know. The rest depends on the effort that Chester-dono puts in.

He tried to talk his way through this, but his opponent was Chester and not Liam. Unlike the latter, Chester didnt possess an ounce of kindness or diligence.

After all, he was a villain through and through.

Yasushi, I hate putting in effort. If theres any secret to getting stronger, tell me now. Strength is nothing but a tool for me, a tool for me to replace the Banfields, and obtain the pinnacle of glory.

Yasushi couldnt help but sweat when he saw the glazed look in Chesters eyes.

(T-thats unreasonable! If strength is all it takes to prosper, no one would be having a hard time!)

By becoming a Sword Saint, would someone be able to defeat the emperor?

Everyone would shake their head at that.

Just because someone mastered martial arts, it didnt equate to achieving success as an aristocrat.

From Yasushis point of view, Chester and Liam were fundamentally different.

He didnt think theyd have the same level of success.

No, um, Chester-dono? If you wish for fame and glory as an aristocrat, shouldnt you put your eyes on something other than One-Flash? How about making an effort to develop the territory?

(In fact, our lives are difficult precisely because you arent a capable governor! You should focus on your duties!)

He was trying to tell Chester that with mastery of One-Flash alone, he wouldnt be able to get the fame and glory that he desired.

Chester responded while looking irritated.

The planet were at right now is managed by my family, not by me. So wouldnt it make more sense to squeeze out as much money as I can from the people, and increase my fortune while I can?

Eh? No, no, no, no. If you continue to oppress the people, the territory wont be able to develop.

A territory would develop by itself even if I leave it unattended. I just have to suck the people dry, and leave them in a state where theyre neither dead nor alive. Even if they happen to die, so what?

Thats! Theyre living, breathing humans!

They only exist in number! A true human refers to aristocrats like me. Peasants like them are no different from bugs that crawl on the ground.

Yasushi was about to give up on Chester, who thought of his citizens as nothing but bugs.

However, an idea flashed through his mind.

What if Chester-dono masters the martial art, and becomes the next head of the Counts family? If Chester-dono doesnt change his ways, the territory would become worn out. This translates to a reduced source of future profit. As a lord, its important to be compassionate.

Yasushi believed he had just said something really good, but Chesters ambition went beyond that.

Count? Thats nothing more than a stepping stone for me. I intend to climb higher. The peasants that get stepped on in the process should be honored that they can be the stepping stone for my path to glory.

Yasushi stared at the aristocrat in front of him in a daze.

(Hes an aristocrat, and he behaves like one.)

Aristocrats like Liam were just rare exceptions.

Chester continued his speech.

When it comes to those that arent aristocrats, their worth boils down to whether theyre useful to me or not. If theyre not, theyre the same as garbage. Yasushi, do you show compassion to garbage? No, right?

Yasushi was fearful of this man who didnt view humans as humans.

(Its useless. No matter what I say to him, it wont reach his ears.)

Even Liam would be preferrable over Chester.

However, Yasushi was currently imprisoned, and Chester was about to threaten him.

Yasushi, you have a family, dont you? If you dont tell me the secrets of One-Flash, I might have an idea as to how I can obtain them.

Wha?! No, not my family!

Yasushi, who valued his family a lot, failed to maintain his composure before the threat.

Chester smiled when he saw this.

Then make sure you can satisfy me with your answer during my next visit.

With that, Chester left, leaving Yasushi with his head hung low inside the prison.

(Theres no secret to speak of! To begin with, One-Flash itself is a big fat lie of mine!)

Rinho and Fuuka arrive at the small apartment building.

I called them here forcefully while they were exchanging swords with those of the same school, so Rinho appears visibly resentful.

To show my back to my enemies as a member of One-Flash Fuuka, you seemed rather willing. Arent you better off dead?

And what do ya mean by that, huh?!

Seeing them argue inside this small apartment, Ellen looks toward me for help.

They wont calm down unless I step in.

Rinho, are you questioning my orders?

! B-but Senior Brother should understand what Im getting at! I had to show my back to my enemies during a fight! Me! Despite being Masters disciple, I ran away from my enemies! I refuse to back down when it comes to this, even if its Senior Brother!

Although shes afraid, she pushes forward with her beliefs with tears in her eyes.

Rinhos anger is, of course, justified.

If Im told to run away from an enemy, I would absolutely refuse.

Fuuka seems to have reluctantly obeyed my orders, but shes probably dissatisfied as well.

Fret not, for we will kill all our enemies.

Huh?

Those folks that claim to be from the Original One-Flash, theyve kidnapped Master Yasushi.

I tell them the truth, and the girls eyes flash open while their mouths close.

They must be so shocked that theyve become speechless.

The one governing this planet appears to be a disciple of the Original One-Flash. He made those from the same school his knights, and hes apparently been going on quite the rampage with them.

As Fuukas about to jump up, I grab her by the shoulder and stop her.

She glares at me with vicious eyes.

Let me go! Ill kill them all, and retrieve Master!

Calm down. There are several things that have caught my attention.

I calm Fuuka down before turning to face Nina-san, our Masters wife.

I adjust my posture, and ask her a question.

Madam, why was Master taken away by those guys from the Original One-Flash? Since its Master were talking about, he shouldve been able to resist them.

Troubled by my question, Madams eyes wander around the room.

Um, I think Yasu-kun, our Yasushi, is someone else with the same name. After all, hes not strong.

Are there any family photos, or videos?

Y-you can take a look at these.

What were shown confirm that were talking about our Master.

Rinho and Fuuka cause a scene.

Its Master! But he seems a bit thin?

Its Master Yasushi, no doubt about that. But youre right, he does seem a bit thin.

I havent met him face-to-face in a long time, but Master certainly looks a bit small.

Is it because I grew up?

Regardless, theres no doubt that the one in the photos and the videos is Master.

While the three of us are tilting our head inquiringly, Ellen seems suspicious.

Master, is this man really Yasushi-sama?

Naturally! Theres no way wed make a mistake!

As my disciple, its rude of her to not recognize Master Yasushi.

However, Ellen remains doubtful.

It does seem like he knows his way around a sword, but his movements are strange. Is he really a skilled swordsman?

We rebut her argument when she claims that his movements arent of someone thats mastered martial arts.

Its just that you cant tell how great he is! I-its true that he may look weak at first glance, but hes my Master!

Triggered as she is, Rinho explains things to Ellen.

Its true that he seems weak, but hes my Master. Hes reached a realm where he can unleash a One-Flash thats totally beyond us. Theres just no way hes actually weak!

Fuuka tries to do the same.

Ellen, there are certain things that shouldnt be said. I-its certainly true that he looks weak. B-but you see, he wasnt like this before.

The three of us look at one another, and wonder if somethings happened to him.

Madam claims that Masters not strong, and those from the Original One-Flash took him away.

Its also worth noting that Masters been using the pseudonym Yasujirou.

Anyway, theres a lot of things I dont understand, but the fact that those from the Original One-Flash kidnapped our Master still stands. Well make sure that they disappear.

Rinho and Fuuka decide to contain their anger for the time being after hearing my resolve.

They sit down and look at Yasuyuki, whos next to the Madam, with curious eyes.

I introduce him to them.

This is Yasuyuki, Masters son.

Fuuka fluffs up her hair and gives him a bright look.

So, yer names Yasuyuki! Since yer Masters son, that makes ya my little brother. From now on, ya can call me, Shishigami Fuuka, big sis!

Rinho pushes Fuuka to the side, and also begins to introduce herself.

Im Satsuki Rinho! Ill be your elder sister from today, so you can depend on me!

Theyre trying to compete over him, but the person in question seems confused.

Ellen looks at them as if shes fed up with them.

This child threw a rock at Master, you know?

Shes stillangry about that?

Since hes Masters child, Ill forgive him for such a small offense.

Ellen, that never happened.

Eh? But

I dont remember such a thing ever happening, so I cant question him about it, neither do I intend to. Okay, end of story. We should prioritize rescuing Master.

Why was Master, whos so powerful, taken away by the folks from the Original One-Flash?

Ellen looks at me worriedly.

Well be clashing with people from the same school. Master, what should we do?

Easy. Well just barge into that governors mansion.

Meanwhile, at the governors mansion, Chester was receiving reports from his knights.

He was practicing the One-Flash, so he wiped his sweat as he listened to the reports.

What did you say? You met other members of One-Flash aside from us?

Yes. They said were from the same school of swordsmanship. But they also mentioned how they couldnt forgive us whove fallen.

Fallen, you say? No, wait.

Chester recalled a certain rumor that was going around.

It was a ridiculous rumor about Liam traveling around the country disciplining aristocrats.

At first, Chester dismissed it, thinking Who in their right mind would go around disciplining aristocrats?

Liam, now the head of a huge faction, would not do something of that nature.

However, it was true that evil lords and governors were being disciplined, or outright destroyed, in various parts of the country.

Although it was just a rumor, he had no choice but to acknowledge that something was happening.

One-Flash were they women?

Yes, and they mentioned something about a senior brother, so there should be one more.

If were talking about a man whos mastered the One-Flash, it has to be Banfield. So, the rumors werent wrong after all.

Chester laughed as he predicted that Liam, and the others would try to storm in.

Call our home planet. Tell father that we have a chance to kill Liam.

Will that be alright?

We belong to His Highness Calvins faction. Ill also reach out to the other lords around us. If we kill Banfield, His Highness will no doubt favor us. Luck seems to be on my side.

Chesters plan was to turn the tables on Liam.

Chester picked up his sword, and swung.

Although it was still crude, a log 10 meters ahead was cut down.

Ill defeat Banfield, and be showered with all the glory that an aristocrat can ask for. Theres nothing that I cant do that Banfield can.

Liam was coming for him, but Chester just laughed.

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