I Was a Swordsman in Ancient Japan

Hearing Hanbei's words, Ogata was stunned.

Then he smiled helplessly:

"Master... I thought you would hate my words..."

"Huh? Why do you say that?"

"Because...Master, I always feel that you are a person who doesn't like violence, so I think you should be very disgusted by my words..."

"How could it be." Hanbei smiled, "I really hate violence. I always teach you that violence can't solve any problems."

"But have you forgotten? When I teach you this truth, I always add a sentence at the end-'Don't use violence unless it is absolutely necessary'."

Ogata recalled.

I found that it was exactly what Hanbei said—when Hanbei talked about this truth with him, sometimes he would add this sentence later, but sometimes he didn't.

"When it comes to the last resort, I am more violent than anyone else."

Hearing Hanbei's words, Ogata thought to himself:

——Master, what is his definition of "last resort"...

——Obviously, Yuan Shan and I were already on the verge of death in the previous competition for offering sacrifices to gods, but the master still wanted to stop me and not let me play...

——Could it be said that in the eyes of the master, the situation in the previous god sacrifice competition is not a last resort...

And Hanbei continued to speak at this time.

"The most important thing in a life-threatening deathmatch is to win and survive."

"As long as you can win in the deathmatch, no matter what tricks you use, it is justified, and there is no such thing as despicableness."

"That kind of person who doesn't understand this truth, even if he has practiced every sword technique of Sakakibara Ichidou to the peak, I will not give him the certificate of exempting everyone from passing on."

As soon as Banbingwei's voice fell, a disciple in the field suddenly said in a joking tone:

"Master! I understand this truth! In the future, when I engage in life-and-death duels with others, I will use all means! Can you also give me a certificate of exemption?"

"You?" Hanbei heard that the disciple was just joking, so he changed into a joking tone, "You just met the second condition for obtaining the certificate of exemption from general transmission, and you have met the first condition. What are the conditions? Have you mastered any sword skills?"

As soon as Hanbei's words fell, there were bursts of laughter immediately.

Thanks to the trick of the disciple just now, the atmosphere in the dojo became much more relaxed.

After everyone finished laughing, Hanbei looked at Ogata with serious eyes again.

"Ogata, there is no need to make any further excuses, just accept the certificate exempt from universal distribution with peace of mind."

Ogata turned his gaze away from the Hanbei in front of him to the scroll in his hand.

Looking at the four large Chinese characters "Mian Xu Jie Chuan" on the scroll, Ogata pursed his lips.

"...Master, I understand. I accept the certificate of exempting everyone from passing on."

"Yeah." Hanbei nodded lightly, "I hope you won't do anything that insults the teacher in the future."

"Yes!"

"Okay." Hanbei stood up, "Everyone can continue practicing swords."

As Hanbei's voice fell, the rest of the disciples who were kneeling behind Ogata immediately stood up, and then "jumped" towards Ogata.

"It's amazing! Is this a certificate that is exempt from publicity?"

"Don't let everyone pass it on... I'm so envious."

"Senior Ogata, can you show us the certificate?"

"Ogata-kun, congratulations!"

...

It was the first time to see the people who were exempted from passing on the certificate, and immediately surrounded Ogata with three floors inside and three floors outside.

Many people even reached out to take a look at Ogata's certificate of exemption.

For the requests of these persons,

Ogata naturally agreed generously, and then readily handed over his certificate of exemption from general circulation for everyone to circulate.

Just as everyone was excitedly passing around Ogata's certificate of exemption, Mikami suddenly said loudly:

"Everyone! Please listen to me!"

Mikami's loud shout immediately attracted everyone's attention, including Hanbei who hadn't left the dojo yet.

"I have a proposal!"

Mikami said with a smile on his face.

"To celebrate that Ogata-kun's injury is about to heal, and also to celebrate that Ogata-kun has become the first person in our Sakakibara Sword Gym to receive a certificate of exemption from the general pass! How about we hold a banquet?"

Sakakibara Sword Gym is a "young sword gym" that has just been established, and Ogata is indeed the first disciple of Sakakibara Sword Gym to obtain a certificate of exemption from general transfer since its establishment.

"banquet?"

"Sounds good."

"It's true that I haven't had a good drink for a long time recently."

After hearing Mikami's proposal, Ogata couldn't help being stunned for a moment.

Holding a banquet to celebrate his imminent recovery and obtaining a certificate of dispensation - when Ogata heard Mikami's proposal, he was not happy in his heart, it must be fake.

...

While everyone was discussing the proposal made by Mikami just now, Mikami added again:

"I hope everyone can participate!"

"Master." Mikami turned his head to look at Hanbei, "I hope you can come to participate!"

"I can come to attend." Hanbei said softly, "But—where are you going to hold the banquet?"

San showed an embarrassed smile, stretched out his right index finger and pointed down.

To be precise, he pointed to the dojo floor under his feet.

"No!" Hanbei refused directly without thinking, "The dojo is a place to practice swords! It's not a place to hold banquets!"

"Master!" Sanshang folded his palms together, "Please be more accommodating! You only need to prepare drinks and meals for a banquet here! If you go to an izakaya or restaurant outside to hold a banquet, it will cost a lot of money !"

As soon as Sanshang's words fell, the other disciples also echoed:

"Master! Please!"

"Please be more accommodating!"

"We'll clean up afterwards!"

...

Because they wanted to host a banquet... or rather, there were quite a few people who wanted to drink with their brothers and sisters.

Therefore, Hanbei's pleading voice is not small.

Looking at the disciples who kept pleading with him, Banbingwei gave a wry smile helplessly.

"...All right, let me just lend you this dojo."

As soon as Hanbei's voice fell, cheers echoed one after another in the dojo.

"Senior Mikami!" A disciple asked Sankami in a hesitant tone, "Then—are we sharing the money for the banquet equally?"

As soon as the disciple finished speaking, many people immediately focused their attention on San Shang.

The disciples of Sakakibara Sword Gym have different incomes due to their different jobs.

Some disciples lived a not-so-respectable life because of their low salaries.

If the money for hosting a banquet is shared equally, then those who are living in a tight budget will be very hesitant to participate.

"No!" Mikami patted himself on the chest, "All the money for the banquet will be paid by me!"

Mikami's words immediately aroused the exclamation of many people present.

Including Ogata.

"Senior Sanshang!" Ogata said anxiously, "How can I make you spend so much money!"

"It doesn't count for expenses or anything." Mikami smiled heartily, "I still have a little savings, and it's more than enough to hold a banquet."

If someone else said this sentence, it is necessary to doubt the authenticity of this sentence.

But if it was Mikami who said this, then there is no need to doubt it.

Because Mikami is considered to be one of the group with the highest salary among all the disciples in the Sakakibara Sword Gym.

However, at this moment, Hanbei suddenly said:

"Mikami, you don't need to spend money, I will pay for the banquet."