RESURRECTION

Chapter 26

The afternoon match finally continued. There were only a few schools left as most had been eliminated, there were 20 teams left.

The Kendo club are strong but have won only two games.

Instructor Omura is thrilled with his Kendo Club as they get into the quarter-finals for the first time. Rumi being appointed vice-captain was a wise decision. This was a thought by a middle-aged man who was satisfied with his own decision.

While everyone was excited, only Ogata was angry. 

He did not understand why a beautiful girl like Rumi was interested in this ordinary male student. No matter which aspect was mentioned, Ogata believed she was far superior to him, but even then Rumi still did not see it.

Ever since Rumi joined the kendo club, she was captivated by this beautiful girl, whom she decided to get.

But after an effort of over a month, Rumi still had no feelings for him. Although he was always polite and courteous, he still could not get close to her.

Everyone could see Rumi's dependence and respect towards her. Either before or after the game, as long as there was free time he would stay by the boy's side. He showed a kind of funny and joyful expression that not many people saw.

Looking at Masashi, Ogata's anger grew fiercer and wanted to attack him viciously, while pretending to be innocent.

At the same time, Ma Fang, the manager of the club was very curious about this man named Masashi.

Along with everyone, Rumi listened carefully to the instructor's lessons but acted differently in front of the man named Masashi. He had yet to see Rumi have such respect for someone.

At other times, Rumi would talk to him very casually. But every time his match ended, he would consult him, expressing a respectful look at him.

“Be careful with one of your opponents, Guang Yong, and if he beats you, then refer to them. "Masashi warns Rumi after one of those matches.

“Seeing Guang Yong's match, his attack was ferocious and powerful, a very formidable opponent. It's just that it doesn't make people very strong, why did senior tell me to be careful with him? ”Rumi looked at Masashi with a puzzled look.

"Didn't you see it? The man was hiding his true strength. ”

"What's he been hiding all this time?" Rumi looked at her opponent in surprise.

“Yes, apart from his opponent he always showed a slim win. If I'm not wrong, he's not showing his strength because the goal is not a team competition, but in an individual competition. Such people are formidable opponents. Guang Yong showed a lot of his talent, even though it was quite fierce, he was always wary of his opponent, so it would be very difficult to win. However, he will probably only show his best in the final. I don't think that there will be someone in high school who will be an interesting person. "Masashi showed a playful smile.

"Isn't this too scary?" Rumi said dissatisfiedly.

"What's that? I guess not. You think kendo has to be a clean competition, but he wants to increase his chances of winning his games. It's just a matter of personal choice. There is no right or wrong. ”

“Senior, I don't really understand. "Rumi shook her head.

"I'll give you a simple example, you like to drink soda, and Kazumi likes coffee, I like beer, each preference is not the same, do you think this is wrong? You may think that what he does is evil, but this is his own principle, remember that. Do you understand now?"

"I understand, senior. ”

“Because you already know that he is hiding his strength, when facing him, do not underestimate his strength, that's what I want to tell you. ”

“Senior, I will definitely do my best. "Rumi's eyes revealed a raging fighting spirit.

Masashi smiled, this beautiful man is completely pure.

Furthermore, in the quarter-final match, the opponents of the kendo club were from the Chu private school. This high school kendo club is very famous in the region. They have also won the championship of previous competitions, making them the seeded team.

The competition was fierce, but the result was as expected the kendo club lost with one win and two losses.

Even though they lost, some instructors like Omura were very happy after all this was the best result the Kendo club had compared to the past. Omura celebrated with the others.

The next day was everyone's most anticipated individual competition. After all, high school students want to be famous. Just getting a good rating in individual competitions, can lead to significant and sensational events on campus. Therefore, each player forced their threatening attitude, showing their readiness to fight.

In order to select their opponents, each of them chose a ballot, which was also an elimination competition. Rumi is in the fifth match. Ogata and the other member, Ida, were in the eight and third matches respectively.

In order to select their opponents, each of them chose a ballot, which was also an elimination competition. Rumi is in the fifth match. Ogata and the other member, Ida, were in the eight and third matches respectively.

Unfortunately, Ida's opponent was the best at the moment, Guang Yong, as soon as he saw the draw he made a tearful face.

“Ida seems very depressed. ”

“Rumi, you're laughing. You little boy ”

"Senior, you're talking nonsense, how can I laugh at people's misfortunes?" Rumi immediately protested.

"On behalf of my grandfather, I swear that I saw you laughing. ”

“You think you're good, Senior is bad. “Rumi laugh.

Because Ida played in the third match, made him lose the competition in the first round. There was no tension in the first half. Ida fought Guang Yong, so it was clear he was going to lose.

Seeing Ida's gloomy face, Rumi felt despair.

"Thank you, senior. "Rumi held her hand, saying softly.

“Go and prepare your match. ”

“Senior, please wait a moment with Kazumi. “Then he went to the waiting room to get ready.

Holding the equipment and the bamboo sword Rumi went to the competition area, almost all the boys stared at him.

Since she was the only female competitor in this competition, plus her cute and charming face, it would certainly attract the attention of many men. No one admired his ability, even when he won the match because they believed that his opponent was too weak.

After both sides put on their protective gear and performed the swordswoman ritual, the official match began.

After both sides put on their protective gear and performed the swordswoman ritual, the official match began.

Rumi's opponent was Aso, a tall third-grade man. He immediately posed. Combined with his height, he showed a very impressive attitude.

Rumi was not impressed, as she was only wearing a very ordinary middle posture.

Looking at the extremely strong posture of the opponent, made everyone worry about Rumi. Kazumi also nervously grabbed onto Masashi's clothes. 

The first attack came from Aso's opposition, like a tiger, he rushed towards him, attacking Rumi's head.

While everyone was worried, Rumi swung his sword upwards at the same time, cleverly breaking this fierce sword attack. Then relentlessly swung his sword at his opponent's chest.

Aso, the opponent reacted quickly to Rumi's sword, and very awkwardly took a step back to dodge his attack.

The whole process only took a second or two that shocked everyone, Rumi's movements were really light like a charming butterfly. 

Rumi's voice could be heard as she continued her assault taking advantage of the gap the opposition made. This sudden attack forced Aso into a corner with no choice, but to retreat.

This fight made people's blood boil making them cheer loudly. As for the other division matches, there was only silence.

“Hitting and effective. ”Wasit raises its red flag.

Finally, Rumi hits opponent Aso on the wrist, winning his first round. Soon after that the crowd can be heard.

“My brother, he won. "Kazumi excitedly pulled Masashi's hand.

"Hitting the enemy many times, he did well," Masashi said with a smile.

In the second half, Aso's opposition rushed straight towards Rumi after hearing the referee's cry "Start".

Seeing Aso's fierce attack made Kazumi worried.

In the second half, Aso's opposition rushed straight towards Rumi after hearing the referee's cry "Start".

Seeing Aso's fierce attack made Kazumi worried.

"Brother, Rumi's okay, right?" Kazumi looked very worriedly at Masashi.

“ Rest assured, this kind of attack rate that he should be able to maintain. As long as he made it through the first round of his opponent's attack, the opponent would have no chance anymore. ”

Kazumi looked at Rumi, and of course he did not show any panic. Although he did not know why, but he could see Rumi defending very well, continuing forward and backward.

“Rumi was raised by her grandfather, Nagakawa Kyuujirou, through hard training, although her female physique made her innately inadequate, whether it was speed or skill, she was not inferior to adults. Looking at her skills, one could imagine how hard she worked, especially for a girl like her. "Masashi sighed.

Kazumi attentively watched Rumi. At the same time, the direction of the match gradually changed. Aso's offensive attacks eventually began to slow down, taking advantage of Rumi's changes over time. After the opposition attack, the match became one-sided. Soon Rumi is effectively about Aso.

Winning two rounds allowed Rumi to win his first match in the competition. The audience responded with warm applause. 

From then on, Rumi's strength as a swordsman was recognized by everyone. No one treated him as a weak competitor. 

When Rumi returned, she was surrounded by her instructor and kendo club members, Kazumi took her hand, handed her a bottle of water, and then used her handkerchief to wipe the sweat off her forehead, in a gentle way.

Masashi smiled, it seemed like Kazumi really looked at her as a sister. 

"You work hard. You did well . "Masashi walked over and patted his head.

Rumi blushed like a child who was suddenly praised by someone who rarely praised people.

Kazumi, looking at the scene, could not help but laugh.

Rumi's face became redder. At the same time, Ogata came from winning another game. Since almost everyone saw Rumi's match, she was ignored. Accustomed to being the focus of attention, this is unbearable. But since it was their favorite girl, there was no problem. But seeing the man standing next to her made her feel very bad.