Chapter 43:
Suyou's Absolute Power
The Old Covenant
A few days later...
Suyou and “The Brothers” returned to Kenji’s place.
This time, Suyou decided to face Kenji himself.
Kenji was in his room when Suyou arrived.
Knock... Knock...
Kenji, who was sitting calmly inside his room, turned toward the sound of the knocking.
“Mr. Kenji. There are some people here who want to see you,” one of Kenji’s men said.
“Who?”
“The two men who came yesterday and their leader, Suyou "The Dragon Slayer".”
Kenji frowned slightly.
He'd heard of the title “The Dragon Slayer,” a name given to Suyou after he defeated the strongest masters from various dojos across Japan.
Kenji opened the door and walked toward them.
Kenji and Suyou’s eyes met.
The atmosphere inside the factory suddenly became heavy.
“I know why you’re here. But if you want to fight, don’t do it here,” Kenji said as he led them outside.
Suyou smiled.
“Hmm... Kenji Thorne from Brooklyn!” Suyou muttered.
Kenji, who was walking past him, suddenly stopped.
He stared at Suyou with a surprised expression.
Suyou smiled.
“Let’s get this over with quickly...”
Suyou walked outside first, followed by “The Brothers,” and waited outside.
Kenji remained silent for a moment.
“Mr. Kenji, are you alright?” one of his men asked.
Kenji simply nodded and followed Suyou outside.
Once outside, Kenji looked Suyou up and down.
“Do all three of you want to attack me at once, or will you fight me one at a time?” Kenji asked coldly.
Suyou smiled.
“Hmm... How about you and I fight one-on-one? Besides, it’s been a long time since I’ve faced a strong opponent,” Suyou said, pointing at Kenji.
“You’re quite arrogant, "The Think"! You’re definitely going to lose this time!” Nobuyuki shouted.
Suyou turned and looked at Nobuyuki.
“Nobuyuki, there’s no need to shout. Stay there and don’t interrupt my conversation with "The Think".”
Suyou’s voice remained calm and deep.
“Ah. Forgive me, Lord Suyou,” Nobuyuki said, bowing his head.
“Let’s begin. I don’t want to waste any more of my time,” Kenji said.
Suyou’s expression became serious.
He slowly drew both katanas from their sheaths.
Shing!
Suyou remained still for a moment after drawing both katanas.
Then, he gave a faint smile and suddenly disappeared, rushing toward Kenji at incredible speed.
Kenji was caught off guard and quickly drew his katana to block Suyou’s attack.
Clang!
Boom!
Kenji managed to block Suyou’s attack.
However, the force behind Suyou’s two katanas was so tremendous that Kenji was sent flying backward and crashed into the wall behind him.
Crash!
“Ugh... Cough...”
Kenji slowly tried to get back up.
A drop of blood ran from the corner of his mouth.
He wiped it away and smiled.
“So there really is someone in this world as strong as you. I’ll fight seriously now,” Kenji said with a cold stare.
Kenji rushed forward with his katana in one hand.
Whiz!
Clang!
Clang!
Slash after slash rained down on Suyou.
However, Suyou calmly blocked every attack with his two katanas.
A sinister smile even appeared on his face.
“Quite fast,” Suyou muttered.
Kenji didn't answer.
He suddenly changed the direction of his attack.
One slash aimed at Suyou’s shoulder...
Fake!
In an instant, Kenji spun around and attacked Suyou’s other katana.
Clang!
Suyou quickly dodged.
Kenji’s blade passed only a few centimeters from his body.
But that was exactly what Kenji wanted.
He wasn't trying to injure Suyou.
He was trying to knock one of his katanas out of his hand.
Kenji continued his attack.
Swoosh!
Clang!
Swish!
Suyou continued stepping backward while blocking every attack.
Step by step, Kenji forced him farther and farther back.
Until finally...
Thud!
Suyou’s heel touched the wall behind him.
There was nowhere left to retreat.
For a moment, Suyou was caught off guard.
Kenji immediately took advantage of the opening.
Clang!
One of Suyou’s katanas was knocked from his hand and fell to the ground.
Suyou looked at the katana lying beside his foot.
A sinister smile slowly returned to his face.
Kenji stood several meters in front of him, still gripping his katana with a serious expression.
“Now we’re even...” Kenji said calmly.
Suyou smiled widely.
“Haha... Interesting! You managed to entertain me a little, Kenji!”
They remained silent for a moment.
Both of their breathing remained calm.
They both possessed incredible stamina.
Neither Kenji nor Suyou showed any signs of exhaustion.
“Brother, do you think our leader will defeat "The Think"?” Nobuyuki whispered to Masanobu.
“Be quiet! Suyou has earned the title of the strongest kenjutsu master in all of Japan. Even Kenzo Saegusa acknowledged his strength. Let’s see what happens...”
Suyou’s gaze changed.
It became sharper.
More terrifying than before.
Suyou took another fighting stance.
Kenji also prepared himself.
Both of them rushed forward at incredible speed, and their katanas clashed violently.
Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
Suyou’s absolute power became more and more apparent.
Slash after slash, Suyou continued moving at incredible speed.
Kenji blocked and dodged his attacks.
But Kenji was constantly forced backward by the tremendous power behind Suyou’s strikes.
Kenji attempted a straight attack.
Suyou tilted his body and struck Kenji’s katana with tremendous force, making Kenji’s hands tremble.
Kenji jumped backward to create some distance and catch his breath.
The sound of his vibrating blade could still be heard.
Clang!
Swish!
Swoosh!
“He’s too strong...” Kenji muttered.
Suyou stopped for a moment and looked at Kenji.
“You know, Kenji? I could easily make you kneel before me and beg me."
“Don’t joke around. Even if I have to die, I'll never join you."
“Really? Then what if I kill your entire family living in Brooklyn, America, first?” Suyou asked with a sinister smile.
“You!”
Kenji clenched his fist.
“Rather than using such dirty methods, I want to see the true strength of the genius swordsman known as "The Think". That’s why I came here,” Suyou said.
Kenji stared at him coldly.
“You think losing one katana makes me weaker? Kenji, even though you're a genius swordsman, I'm the absolute power of a samurai!” Suyou said.
Suyou suddenly rushed toward Kenji.
Kenji tried to block his attacks.
However, Suyou moved with incredible speed.
He ducked, spun, and changed his attack patterns unpredictably.
Kenji was overwhelmed.
He dodged, jumped, and continued moving backward until he finally lost his balance and fell to the ground.
Suyou stood directly in front of him.
One of his katanas was pointed directly at Kenji’s head, its blade only a few inches from his neck.
“Decide the fate of your family, Kenji...”
Kenji remained silent for a moment.
Then, he closed his eyes.
“I admit defeat. I’ll join you. But don’t hurt my family!”
Kenji opened his eyes again and stared firmly at Suyou.
“Hmm... We’re not negotiating here, Kenji. You follow my rules. If you break them, I'll punish you!”
Suyou sheathed his katana.
Then, he turned around and walked away with “The Brothers".
Kenji remained silent where he stood.
Kenji Thorne became a member of “The Covenant".
Suyou and “The Brothers” returned to Kenji’s place.
This time, Suyou decided to face Kenji himself.
Kenji was in his room when Suyou arrived.
Knock... Knock...
Kenji, who was sitting calmly inside his room, turned toward the sound of the knocking.
“Mr. Kenji. There are some people here who want to see you,” one of Kenji’s men said.
“Who?”
“The two men who came yesterday and their leader, Suyou "The Dragon Slayer".”
Kenji frowned slightly.
He'd heard of the title “The Dragon Slayer,” a name given to Suyou after he defeated the strongest masters from various dojos across Japan.
Kenji opened the door and walked toward them.
Kenji and Suyou’s eyes met.
The atmosphere inside the factory suddenly became heavy.
“I know why you’re here. But if you want to fight, don’t do it here,” Kenji said as he led them outside.
Suyou smiled.
“Hmm... Kenji Thorne from Brooklyn!” Suyou muttered.
Kenji, who was walking past him, suddenly stopped.
He stared at Suyou with a surprised expression.
Suyou smiled.
“Let’s get this over with quickly...”
Suyou walked outside first, followed by “The Brothers,” and waited outside.
Kenji remained silent for a moment.
“Mr. Kenji, are you alright?” one of his men asked.
Kenji simply nodded and followed Suyou outside.
Once outside, Kenji looked Suyou up and down.
“Do all three of you want to attack me at once, or will you fight me one at a time?” Kenji asked coldly.
Suyou smiled.
“Hmm... How about you and I fight one-on-one? Besides, it’s been a long time since I’ve faced a strong opponent,” Suyou said, pointing at Kenji.
“You’re quite arrogant, "The Think"! You’re definitely going to lose this time!” Nobuyuki shouted.
Suyou turned and looked at Nobuyuki.
“Nobuyuki, there’s no need to shout. Stay there and don’t interrupt my conversation with "The Think".”
Suyou’s voice remained calm and deep.
“Ah. Forgive me, Lord Suyou,” Nobuyuki said, bowing his head.
“Let’s begin. I don’t want to waste any more of my time,” Kenji said.
Suyou’s expression became serious.
He slowly drew both katanas from their sheaths.
Shing!
Suyou remained still for a moment after drawing both katanas.
Then, he gave a faint smile and suddenly disappeared, rushing toward Kenji at incredible speed.
Kenji was caught off guard and quickly drew his katana to block Suyou’s attack.
Clang!
Boom!
Kenji managed to block Suyou’s attack.
However, the force behind Suyou’s two katanas was so tremendous that Kenji was sent flying backward and crashed into the wall behind him.
Crash!
“Ugh... Cough...”
Kenji slowly tried to get back up.
A drop of blood ran from the corner of his mouth.
He wiped it away and smiled.
“So there really is someone in this world as strong as you. I’ll fight seriously now,” Kenji said with a cold stare.
Kenji rushed forward with his katana in one hand.
Whiz!
Clang!
Clang!
Slash after slash rained down on Suyou.
However, Suyou calmly blocked every attack with his two katanas.
A sinister smile even appeared on his face.
“Quite fast,” Suyou muttered.
Kenji didn't answer.
He suddenly changed the direction of his attack.
One slash aimed at Suyou’s shoulder...
Fake!
In an instant, Kenji spun around and attacked Suyou’s other katana.
Clang!
Suyou quickly dodged.
Kenji’s blade passed only a few centimeters from his body.
But that was exactly what Kenji wanted.
He wasn't trying to injure Suyou.
He was trying to knock one of his katanas out of his hand.
Kenji continued his attack.
Swoosh!
Clang!
Swish!
Suyou continued stepping backward while blocking every attack.
Step by step, Kenji forced him farther and farther back.
Until finally...
Thud!
Suyou’s heel touched the wall behind him.
There was nowhere left to retreat.
For a moment, Suyou was caught off guard.
Kenji immediately took advantage of the opening.
Clang!
One of Suyou’s katanas was knocked from his hand and fell to the ground.
Suyou looked at the katana lying beside his foot.
A sinister smile slowly returned to his face.
Kenji stood several meters in front of him, still gripping his katana with a serious expression.
“Now we’re even...” Kenji said calmly.
Suyou smiled widely.
“Haha... Interesting! You managed to entertain me a little, Kenji!”
They remained silent for a moment.
Both of their breathing remained calm.
They both possessed incredible stamina.
Neither Kenji nor Suyou showed any signs of exhaustion.
“Brother, do you think our leader will defeat "The Think"?” Nobuyuki whispered to Masanobu.
“Be quiet! Suyou has earned the title of the strongest kenjutsu master in all of Japan. Even Kenzo Saegusa acknowledged his strength. Let’s see what happens...”
Suyou’s gaze changed.
It became sharper.
More terrifying than before.
Suyou took another fighting stance.
Kenji also prepared himself.
Both of them rushed forward at incredible speed, and their katanas clashed violently.
Clang!
Clang!
Clang!
Suyou’s absolute power became more and more apparent.
Slash after slash, Suyou continued moving at incredible speed.
Kenji blocked and dodged his attacks.
But Kenji was constantly forced backward by the tremendous power behind Suyou’s strikes.
Kenji attempted a straight attack.
Suyou tilted his body and struck Kenji’s katana with tremendous force, making Kenji’s hands tremble.
Kenji jumped backward to create some distance and catch his breath.
The sound of his vibrating blade could still be heard.
Clang!
Swish!
Swoosh!
“He’s too strong...” Kenji muttered.
Suyou stopped for a moment and looked at Kenji.
“You know, Kenji? I could easily make you kneel before me and beg me."
“Don’t joke around. Even if I have to die, I'll never join you."
“Really? Then what if I kill your entire family living in Brooklyn, America, first?” Suyou asked with a sinister smile.
“You!”
Kenji clenched his fist.
“Rather than using such dirty methods, I want to see the true strength of the genius swordsman known as "The Think". That’s why I came here,” Suyou said.
Kenji stared at him coldly.
“You think losing one katana makes me weaker? Kenji, even though you're a genius swordsman, I'm the absolute power of a samurai!” Suyou said.
Suyou suddenly rushed toward Kenji.
Kenji tried to block his attacks.
However, Suyou moved with incredible speed.
He ducked, spun, and changed his attack patterns unpredictably.
Kenji was overwhelmed.
He dodged, jumped, and continued moving backward until he finally lost his balance and fell to the ground.
Suyou stood directly in front of him.
One of his katanas was pointed directly at Kenji’s head, its blade only a few inches from his neck.
“Decide the fate of your family, Kenji...”
Kenji remained silent for a moment.
Then, he closed his eyes.
“I admit defeat. I’ll join you. But don’t hurt my family!”
Kenji opened his eyes again and stared firmly at Suyou.
“Hmm... We’re not negotiating here, Kenji. You follow my rules. If you break them, I'll punish you!”
Suyou sheathed his katana.
Then, he turned around and walked away with “The Brothers".
Kenji remained silent where he stood.
Kenji Thorne became a member of “The Covenant".
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