The Jerky Dragon Sword Swordsman

The Grojogan Sewu

After Ganendra defeated the demon Bajul Ijo who messed up Boyolangu Village. Life there became peaceful. Many villagers were grateful for Ganendra's help. Gayatri smiled happily to see many residents who complained - he knew the name of his adoptive brother. While the two were staying at the house of Jaka Opal, the fat man they had helped.

"Kisanak, I as the head of Boyolangu Village really thank you for your help. Defeating the Demon Bajul Ijo. Our lives are peaceful now."

Ganendra has recovered his strength. Accompanied by Gayatri sat cross-legged in front of the village chief. The two humbly refused to be considered the saviors of the villagers.

"Village chief, I am just an ordinary person who happens to pass by this place." said Ganendra humbled.

"Father, I saw for myself. Ganendra is great. He could be the protective warrior of our village. Also... Also... This beautiful nine." Jaka Opal glanced at Gayatri with a seductive smile.

Gayatri replied with a glaring look. His hands clenched as if he wanted to hit Jaka Opal who was teasing him. Opal just laughed and devoured two pieces of boiled cassava at once. Make his mouth full of food.

The Village Chief as Jaka Opal's father. Just shaking your head. Seeing his son's lack of manners.

"Children, Nini.... Forgive my son for not keeping the tattoo."

Ganendra just smiled. While Gayatri just stared annoyed at Opal. Jaka Opal as if not care and still greedy eat boiled cassava served.

"Father... What if Ganendra and Gayatri ask us to stay here. If at any time the demon attacks. They can be protectors." Opal until the food he was chewing.

The village chief who was Opal's father. Beard for a moment. There is also a point in what his son said.

"Kiss... Null... What if you live in this village?"

Ganendra smiled and replied politely.

"The head of the village, me and adhi Gayatri from the beginning already have a purpose."

"If allowed, where exactly are the goals of the two children?" asked the village chief.

Jaka Opal is listening. His mouth was busy chewing food.

Turn Gayatri who replied, "our real destination, was about to go to the Grojogan Sewu Padepokan. Want to learn from Mpu Wiyasa."

"What?! So you're not gonna live here?" ask Jaka Opal.

Ganendra nodded confidently.

"I also want to learn. Let me follow them Father." Opal.

"Ngger, if you go. How's your father and your nuns?"

"Father... I also want to be strong and protect this village from the demons. I'll keep going Father. No matter what you allow it or not." Opal is still sulking.

The Village Chief could only be silent for a moment. Thinking of his son's request. Opal is quite adult. It is time to have the knowledge for his life later. Wading through the twists and turns of life.

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The Rawi began to show a faint light in the eastern horizon. In a forest in the southern part of the Duchy of Ngrowo, a few footsteps were heard. Walk the tree-lined path. Cheerful babble sounded from the fat man who was none other than Jaka Opal. Occasional chanting kidung-kidung. The chant of his nose slipped into the eardrum.

Mamut roso kamanungsan

Murang toto, tamah, and durjono

Wonowoso jambul gundhul

Sujanma tan biso pinilo

Mawingo - wingo

Kuwondho awut mawut

Rekso bumi ajeg asri

Mindho among karso sagotro

Raneh amlas asih tumrap martho

Naledro kang enut abiloso

Mingkoro Hyang Widi

Janoloko datan badho ladhu karmo

Jaka Opal chants about the canticles of life. The journey of Gayatri and Ganendra. The three want to take knowledge to the Grojogan Sewu Padepokan located in the hills of the Ngrowo Duchy. Opal's merry chatter consoled both Ganendra and Gayatri.

Opal is a cheerful young man. The body is thick with a distended stomach that goes up and down. When he laughs or walks.

"It seems we're close. The plaza is behind a hill over there" said Jaka Opal while pointing at a hill.

"Alright, we better hurry up" Ganendra excited.

Gayatri nodded. But Jaka Opal was still sitting while leaning under the tree. The cloth that was draped on his shoulder, he used to wipe away the sweat.

"Oh duh... Don't rush. I'm still so tired."

"All right, you can rest. But me and Ganendra's brother will continue the journey." said Gayatri while holding Ganendra's hand.

"Yes it's up to you. I want to take a break." said Jaka Opal.

Ganendra and Gayatri just shook their heads and continued to walk away. As if he didn't care about Opal. The opal left alone looked around the silent forest. He began to creep, afraid that there would be demons that would prey.

"Hiii demon, dedemit, demon... Snapshot... Prepets.. Shabbiness went all the way shuh.." then Opal moved while holding his stomach. Running after Ganendra and Gayatri.

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The Grojogan Sewu.

In a field. Some college students seem to be practicing kanuragan. The sound of the whirring of swords clashing with each other mixed with excited cries. Practicing martial arts. In Padepokan Grojogan Sewu there are several buildings. Standing 9-10 meters above the ground. The floor is made of planks covered with smooth rattan mats or woven grass mats. The roof section uses hardwood planks that are split and shaped precariously.

Quite a lot of students studying at Padepokan Grojogan Sewu.

Not just men. But women also learn kanuragan. Ganendra was amazed to see all that. Neither Gayatri nor Opal. Not long after, a young man approached. The upper body is not covered with cloth. While the bottom is covered with two flowery fabrics. To tighten the cloth, used a thin cloth or linen tightened around the stomach. The young man walked without wearing footwear.

"Boy, it seems you've come."

The words of the young man just now. Making Ganendra and the others feel confused. They came without notice. But why is it as if their arrival is already known.

"Baby, how did you know we were coming here?" ask Ganendra astonished.

The young man replied with a smile. Then ask Gayatri and Jaka Opal to go with a woman somewhere. Although Gayatri and Opal were confused but they complied. Ganendra frowned. He immediately asked the young man who was one of the disciples of the padepokan.

"Kang, then what about me? Why don't I go with Adhi or my friend?"

Again the young man smiled.

"Kis son, come with me somewhere."

Ganendra is still confused. Not many questions and just follow where to go. Both walked away from the building. Walk down the path. The sound of animals along the road. Sayup-sayup from a distance heard the sound of rushing water. Not far from Padepokan there is a waterfall that is quite swift flow. Fresh air began to infiltrate Ganendra's breathing. He wondered why he was brought to this place.

"Kang, where am I supposed to go?"

The young man looked.

"Spu Wiyasa ordered me to bring the kids here."

Ganendra was astonished.

"Did Mpu Wiyasa already know of my arrival?"

The young man nodded. Ganendra was silent, as if he understood now. Why was it that first Eyang Sabdo Palon ordered him to take knowledge from Mpu Wiyasa. It turns out that the Mpu is a clairvoyant person (\*know something first).

"Where is the Mpu? So I can learn to her."

"Mpu Wiyasa doesn't want to accept you as a student. If you can't walk on water with this piece of wood." the young man replied, giving him a wooden board.

Ganendra was about to say something. But the young man had already walked away leaving her. Although confused. But Ganendra did not ask much. He tried to put the wooden planks on the water. Then climb it so that it can walk on it. But his efforts have not met results. The board was upside down because it could not withstand the weight of his body. He fell into the water and got drenched.

The handsome young man was no less resourceful, he used *Ajian Saipi Wind*. But that Ajian could only make the board slide. But he could not walk on water.

He tried many times, but failed. Even though his body was soaked. Ganendra kept trying. Dear thousand dear. His efforts again have not found results. Until he ran out of patience and hit the water.

"I didn't come here to play wooden board like this." - Ganendra.

He looks riled up. Adiwilaga's adopted son Demang began to lose patience.

It was then that suddenly an old man with his white beard, as well as wearing a brown cloth covering the body. Walk lightly on the water. Ganendra who watched became amazed. He felt that this old man was not a random person. It is true, this old man is none other than Mpu Wiyasa.

Mpu Wiyasa took the wooden board and placed it on the water. Then step on and walk on it lightly. Contrary to Ganendra. Mpu Wiyasa stroked his white beard while staring at Ganendra. He was still standing firmly on the wooden board.

"True science lair tumekaning ati. Ngilangi hawa lust kang ora migunani. Train patience, because patience is the key to the main kang (\*the true you are born from the heart. Eliminate useless passions. Practice patience, because patience is the main key)." Mpu Wiyasa's voice sounded full of advice.

Ganendra who was listening started to realize. That to be able to practice true science must be accompanied by patience. He also put both hands on his head. Paying respect to Mpu Wiyasa.

"Well, I want to learn about true science. So that I who have no knowledge will no longer be a fool."

Mpu Wiyasa smiled and patted Ganendra on the shoulder.

"Yes ... Yes. ngger.... I've been waiting for you for a long time..."