Chapter 50 - Ghislaine in Ryozanpaku Dojo

Having returned home, Haruto had brought Byakko to his home much to Miu's disappointment since she wanted to play with him but he promised to bring him when he was going to train. Mikan and Rito were surprised when they saw their brother bringing a wild animal to their home but promised it won't hurt anyone.

He asked Lala if she could make a communicator for Byakko to allow him to speak with them and she eager did using her almighty tool, Also known as the All Purpose Tool, this is a wand-like device that Lala uses to quickly build a new invention wherever she is, or to modify and upgrade any old Earth object into another of her inventions. The devilish wings on the sides can make a lighter to start a campfire, or they can come together to form a long blade, turning it into a sword.

This made it easier and more reassuring for Byakko to be tamed. Mikan rather easily accepted their new pet while Rito was a little bit reluctant. Haruto simply chuckled and rested for the entire day where he would spend time playing some video games with Lala and football with Rito then helped Mikan prepare some of their food while chatting.

Few days later, Haruto went back to his usual routine of training where he would try to replicate what he understood during his fight to save Byakko where he didn't summon Ghislaine since he wanted to focus more on self discovery than being taught. It would help him further his training and gain even more proficiency.

He tried repeating everything yet unable to enter what he learned. Haruto grew frustrated and decided to give up for the time being. Eventually, he went back to Ryozanpaku to trained and brought Byakko with him where Miu hugged him.

[ "Miu. Byakko come to play." ] Everyone was surprised when they heard him speak using his collar. Haruto finds the cub to be surprisingly smart and adapting rather easily. He also finds Honoka in Ryozanpaku playing Othello with Apachai.

Haruto joined training and this time it was Shigure who was eager after hearing what he had done during his training and wanted to continue training with weapons. She notices how Haruto showed signs of being someone well adept in assassination and stealth, the result of having [ Raizo Template(A) ].

"Show me what you learn." Shigure said taking out a dokken that is still as sharp or even sharper than a normal blade. Haruto nodded, taking his sword stance similar to her and began to apply [ Ryuusui Seikuken ] where the other grandmaster was impressed to see since it takes time to master and put to practice especially while moving.

It needed extreme concentration and control where his mind was perfectly calm but still far from perfect relying solely on [ Tranquil state ]. Haruto took a deep breath and began to apply it with his [ Water God Style ] where he essentially made an improved version that was offensive since he had time to try a variety of ways in trying to achieve his other technique.

Haruto wished someone who used the [ Water God Style ] could train him but he was saving a summoning random and increased ticket to get the character that needed.

[ Yuuki Style: Flowing Dance ]

It was inspired by the [ Water Breathing Form ] and made his swordsmanship even higher than ever before where Shigure was impressed when he swung and bent his dokken in a winding motion along with his body and danced in a flowing pattern, slicing everything in its path. She easily parried them all having better flow than Haruto who still lacked the same thing as she does.

'The way she wields the dokken is really different from mine but what's her difference?' Haruto thought to himself even the most basic explanation is rather difficult to grasp. He didn't buy the [ Water Breathing ] simply to help him train his mind and learn to truly understand something. Knowing, learning and understanding always seem to be the same but vastly different.

"Focus, have you forgotten that you must not use your weapon as simply a tool but an extension of yourself." Shigure said while Haruto nodded as he also tried to feel the weapon as if it was his own body but it is easier said than done.

Wielding a bladed weapon isn't simply cut because of its sharpness but its alignment as well. Haruto was still at a stage where he had to adjust and let the weapon control him rather than the other way around. The sound of their blade clash grew more tense as the surrounding began to slice and Shigure also started to enjoy their spar.

"Show me the technique you use against the Elder." Shigure sounded demanding, showing signs of envy and annoyance with Haruto simply nodding, taking a stance completely removing the [ Ryuusui Seikuken ] where the other Grandmaster observed the sword art.

Haruto concentrated, placing his thought into drawing the sword and finished the fight as quickly as possible. He knew it was dangerous but believed that Shigure would be able to defend herself against it rather easily.

[ Sword God style - Longsword of Light! ]

They witnessed the Dou Ki was placed in a single point while the Sei shrouded itself into his movement where he almost like he had teleported from his location appearing behind Shigure who also moved in blinding speed and deflecting every slash through following his flow.

"The kid sure is a monster." Sakaki commented seeing his speed easily reach near lightspeed with only through Shigure's own understanding of Flow did she manage to deflect them. Of course, Shigure wasn't serious in the fight and simply sparring.

"Haaa….damn…still hard to get used to." Haruto said having broken the dokken from their fight and mentally exhausted and the balance between his body disrupted. He sighed and Shigure looked at him walking over to him.

"Good work. But use Kousaka Style more." Shigure said showing signs of being possessive and Haruto unsure what to say.

"I've been wondering but who is the one you've been training under with that [ Sword God style ] of yours?" Kansei Ma was close by trying to take a picture of Shigure but she threw a shuriken and easily destroyed the lens. Haruto did mention that he is training in the morning with another sword master and Shigure dislikes the idea which is why she often has every opportunity to teach him everything that she knows.

"Well, I can try summoning her. Also don't ask how I'm able to do this but I just do." Haruto wryly smiled and he already promised that he'll summon Ghislaine to meet his grandmaster. Shigure was curious who this person was and felt frickle in her heart then made the weapon master to get annoyed. She was unsure what the emotion she was feeling but she didn't like it.

The grandmaster watched closely as Haruto summoned Ghislaine who he communicated if she was fine meeting his grandmaster and agreed because she was curious how strong they were.

In the next moment, she appeared and Kansei nosebleed seeing the near naked beast woman. The other grandmasters were surprised but already expecting strange things to occur when Lala is an alien with a father that can break apart and the planet does change their view.

"Hmm, is she your weapon master?" Ghislaine sensing the intent from Shigure who looked stoic but clearly was getting possessive of Haruto and the same thing with the sword king as the two walked over where Shigure was smaller than the beast woman yet she didn't let their size get in their way.

"It's nice to meet you, I'm Sword King, Ghislaine Dedoldia and Haruto's Sword God master." She said holding out her hand while sensing their Ki or for her, it's Touki where it was a lot more compact and dense having the same power as her.

"Shigure Kosaka, Haruto's weapon Master." Shigure took her hand as both shook it where spark seemed to brew and everyone felt the atmosphere turn cold while Haruto wryly smiled looking at his [ Relationship Meter ] where Ghislaine and Shigure listed as [ Attracted ] to him.

'Why the hell is Shigure attracted to me?' Haruto pondered, still unaware of his affect on women, especially how it was increasing every time he gained more mastery. He was confused why there were so many women fawning over him.

"Hahahah damn kid, you're something else." Sakaki laughed seeing the two chick seemingly fighting over Haruto both in their similar choice of combat and their attraction to him. He rubbed his neck still feeling the bite mark made by Ghislaine while Miu watched this unsure what to feel but believed that Haruto would take responsibility. On the other hand, Honoka saw their huge breasts and compared herself to them.

'I'm still young and my mom has a great body. I'm sure I'll get one some day." She thought to herself nodding, recalling how her mother had a great figure and looked young despite having two children.

[ "Mama?" ] Byakko walked over to Ghislaine, smelling beastial senses coming off from her who turned to look at the white tiger and felt compelled to act like mother where she wagged her tail removing the tension between her and Shigure.

"Who is this?" Ghislaine asked, picking up the white either cub that purred, rubbing its fur against the sword king who seemed to see her as the mother tiger, especially how their hair seemed similar. After some time, she was introduced to everyone by Miu who was tempted to pet her since she was like a feline beast. She was welcomed by everyone except Shigure who was in the ceiling glaring at her.

"So what would label us in your ranking system?" The elder asked, seeing the strength of Haruto's Master wasn't far from being a Peak Grandmaster and lacked the "Essence" of her own fighting style.

Ghislaine had been told that she could reach Emperor rank if weren't for the fact she had lost her ambition and greed essentially in their school of sword technique. She doesn't have any more goals and reasons to move up.

"You're…a God Rank and the rest are close to Emperor rank." There are many defining answers in ranking an individual from technique, experience, understanding, etc. Ghislaine estimates purely on what she feels when showing fighting intent.

"Then I appreciate helping train Haruto-kun." The elder said and Ghislaine shook her head as she took a cup of the tea served by Miu.

"I am fairly paid and the experience gave me some excitement. He has been a great student and can agree that he is a monster of pure talent." Ghislaine never expected that he would be a beginner then reach Saint Rank in the matter of two and half months!

"But I have a request." She glanced over to Shigure since both had the same thought in proving who was the better master in weapons. The Ryozanpaku grandmaster felt the tension between the two and glanced at Haruto who was busily playing Byakko noticing their gaze and wryly smiled.

"What would that be?" The elder asked knowing what she wanted to do and Ghislaine pointed to Shigure who got down from the ceiling.

"I want to spar with her." Everyone was interested in the fight while this was happening Kenichi was currently being tor-I mean trained by Akisame unaware of the situation at the dojo. Hayato stroked his beard and nodded as Shigure and Ghislaine took their fight outside once more where their spar determined if they would understand each or not simply by the voice of their blade.

"Alright, I'll be monitoring this fight. If things get out of hand I will interfere." The elder said while everyone at the poached side of the house where Honoka and Apachai continued playing othello while Haruto had the sleeping Byakko on his lap and Miu next to him. It was then that Akisame finished up training Kenichi who felt exhausted from his torture and joined to watched the spar that was about to happened.