Flat Cyan Eye Three-Stage Thrust... This is likely the name Toshisuke gave to this profound technique.
To be honored with the name “Profound Technique”, it must be a move Toshisuke is exceedingly satisfied with.
“Yes.” Toshisuke nodded vigorously, speaking with an unyielding tone, “You didn’t remember incorrectly.”
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“...”
In the next moment, the two harmoniously readied their swords!
Whether it’s the lethality or the application of Natural Reasoning Heart Stream sword techniques, it absolutely deserves the name “Profound Technique”!
Like the sun melting ice and snow.
When Aoto’s gaze met Toshisuke’s sun-like smile, his worries and doubts slowly dissolved.
For at that instant, Toshisuke sensed Aoto’s inquisitive gaze.
Yet Toshisuke did not notice this subtle change occurring in her “spirit”.
(...Miss Chokata, you really love swordsmanship. To learn swordsmanship, you quarreled fiercely with your sister whom you see as a mother, even changed your name and hid your gender... Such determination, such love for swordsmanship, it’s truly admirable.)
“I will do my best.”
Joined by Toshisuke in laughter, Aoto randomly thought this, blurting it out.
Still felt the intense heartbeat that seemed to leap from her throat.
However... regarding the fluidity of motions, this profound technique is undoubtedly a semi-finished product.
——That was close, that was close...
“No.” Toshisuke’s tone remained resolute, “Strictly speaking, this profound technique of mine is still very incomplete and needs much improvement. I’ve never used it in real combat, so I’m unsure if I can use it to force Chiba Daisaburo to reveal a flaw.”
“Flat Cyan Eye, Unconscious Sword... Mr. Chokata, if I recall correctly, didn’t you say this new move of yours is still under development and needs substantial refinement?”
Aoto hadn’t expected to be inspired one day by Toshisuke’s carefree, childlike demeanor.
Toshisuke let out a peculiar laugh.
Despite Toshisuke’s attempts to control her thoughts, trying not to dwell on “Will it succeed...?”, “What if it fails?”... the effort was minimal.
“Let’s give our all together, and win together!”
Toshisuke further lowered her body’s center of gravity, aiming the bamboo sword’s tip forward with the opening move of Flat Cyan Eye!
At the same moment, within Toshisuke’s body... or more precisely, within her “spirit”, something shattered...
“...Mr. Chokata, your mood and physical state are really good lately.”
——I just need... to fully enjoy the joy of wielding a sword!
For humans, only when in a very good emotional state can one show such a genuine smile from the heart.
With no introduction... these words, treasured like a gem in the sea of memories, suddenly echoed in Toshisuke’s mind.
His actions of course meant, “Is it really okay to use such an ‘unfinished’ technique...?”
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...
Emotions were extraordinarily calm.
——There’s no need to overthink about these things.
...
Not to mention exposing flaws in Chiba Daisaburo, Toshisuke isn’t even confident if she can execute it smoothly.
But at this moment——
Her body was sweating profusely, every part radiating heat due to the severe battle moments ago.
Until just now, her mind was disturbed by emotions like worry and distress, leaving the bamboo sword’s tip entwined with anxiety, but at this moment it completely disappeared.
But as a certain memory surfaced in his mind, Aoto couldn’t dwell on the name further.
Aoto, now silent, confirmed with his gaze toward Toshisuke.
Perceiving and comprehending the message in the gaze Aoto sent her, she instantly smiled brightly at him.
Though trying not to think of such discouraging matters, strands of worry climbed and chained Toshisuke’s heart like shackles.
“Is that so... So does this mean your new move is finally developed?”
——Busy thinking about “Can the move succeed”, “Can I win the match”, almost forgetting the most important thing.
——Will it succeed...?
These negative thoughts, coupled with pessimistic emotions, disregarded Toshisuke’s personal will and grew wildly in her mind and heart.
Toshisuke’s eyes, now shining brightly, carried a peculiar gleam like they were cleansed.
Toshisuke, whose mental state had rapidly adjusted, spoke with a voice and smile filled with unpretentious optimism and positivity.
Worry vanished.
Though her physical temperature was soaring, her “heart” remained quite cool.
The name is quite dazzling, surprising Aoto slightly.
She had a strong confidence in the power of her new move.
At this moment, Toshisuke’s mindset wasn’t as calm and composed as it appeared.
“Eh-heh-heh~~”
“So in return, Mr. Tachibana, don’t slack off either.”
Tranquil smiles gradually spread across Toshisuke’s eyes.
Toshisuke still heard her heavy breathing.
Though some time had passed, Toshisuke still felt as if the words spoken to her that night were fresh.
Aoto placed his fingertip lightly on the bamboo sword’s hilt, gathering power with a tense waist!

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