Leader of the Seventh Division of the Advanced Arch Team [6100]

Among the celebrations and shouts of Kondo, Hijikata and the other big men, Kinoshita Mai's voice as clear as a silver bell stood out particularly.

Kinoshita Mai, who was four steps faster than Kiryu, kicked the flat-bottomed clogs under her feet and ran towards Aonto.

Kondo and others, who were surrounding Aoto and Souji, automatically moved to both sides to make way for Kinoshita Mai and Kiryu.

"Boss Kiryu! A Wu!"

Looking at the two people approaching, the lines on Qingdeng's face instantly relaxed, revealing a soothing and harmonious smile.

When we arrived at the competition venue today, it was already a little late.

Because I had to rush to warm up, I couldn't go to the "auditorium" to say hello to Kiryu and Mai Kinoshita before the game. I could only wave to the young and old pair from a distance.

At this moment, Qingtou talked to Kinoshita Mai for the first time today.

Although it seems a bit unloyal to say this... Kinoshita Mai's congratulations made Aoto feel happier and more excited than Kondo and the others' congratulations.

During the conversation, Kinoshita Mai had already jumped up to Qingto.

At this time, Qingteng also stood up from the ground with the general in his arms.

"Qingdeng! That blow you just gave was so powerful!"

Kinoshita Mai made an excited voice, and raised her two clenched fists to her chest. Praise of words that she wished would lift Qingden to the sky poured out from her red lips.

Generally speaking, Kinoshita Mai, who is timid and afraid of strangers, and who is not wearing a scarf, mask, or anything else that can cover her face, would find it difficult to make such a loud sound in such a place with so many strangers.

However, the excitement of being happy for Qingden who won the competition overcame his fear of strangers and temporarily overcame his shy nature.

Qingnobo and Kinoshita Mai, who were focusing on each other, did not notice the strange expressions and reactions of the people around them after Kinoshita Mai loudly called Qingnobo's name.

Qingdeng's words "Ah Wu" just now were like pouring fuel into a fire, making the strange expressions on the faces of everyone around him suddenly become more intense.

"Oh~~"

At this time, Hijikata on the side suddenly had a meaningful smile on his face and walked to Qingden's side in a swagger.

"Tachibana, when did your relationship with the little girl from Senshiya become so good? You can even call each other by name."

When he said "you can call each other by each other's names", Hijikata specially made his voice longer, and his tone was full of joking.

As soon as Hijikata finished speaking, low and joking laughter immediately echoed around him.

Everyone around them could clearly hear how Aoto and Mai Kinoshita matched each other.

In Hijikata's impression, the couple used to call each other "Tachibana-kun" and "Kinoshita-san" in a regular manner.

As a result, they started calling each other by their first names.

Men and women suddenly began to call each other by their first names... In this era, this is a great source of gossip and conversation!

Hijikata's teasing and the laughter around her made Kinoshita Mai's face turn red instantly. She quickly lowered her head and stared at her petite toes.

Although Kinoshita Mai's eyes are now in a state of chaos due to shyness...but the feeling of being misunderstood by others as to whether something happened between her and Qingto makes the chaos in her eyes lurk a faint hint of joy.

Pleasure.

However, not everyone around them was now casting playful glances and laughter at her and Qingden.

For example... Souji is still hanging on Aomori like a koala.

Because he was busy talking to everyone who came to celebrate the victory, Qingto forgot to let go of Souji in his arms. At this time, the two of them were still hugging each other tightly.

From the moment he heard Kinoshita Mai being called by her first name in the courtesy of Aitobo, the Souji's eyes became even more "out of focus".

She had a dazed expression as if she was half asleep and half awake, and used mechanical movements to cast her eyes back and forth on the bodies of Qingto and Mai Kinoshita.

It is worth mentioning that Souji himself did not realize that the expression and reaction she was showing now were completely different from those of others around her...

Because the attention of the people around them was currently focused on Qingto and Mai Kinoshita, no one noticed Souji's strange behavior at the moment.

Even Aoto, who was hugging Souji closely and within easy reach of Souji, did not notice that Souji in his arms was looking back and forth between him and Mai Kinoshita with an indescribable expression.

"My relationship with Ah Wu has always been very good."

While Aoden casually responded to Hijikata's teasing, he moved slightly and stood between Kinoshita Mai and Hijikata and the others, protecting Kinoshita Mai behind him.

Ayoto did not explain why the names between him and Kinoshita Mai had changed. It would be too long to explain such a thing, and it was difficult to explain. If there is an opportunity later, he would discuss the reason slowly and in detail with Hijikata and the others.

At this time, Qingteng finally realized that he was still holding on to the general secretary.

"Ah! Hug, sorry..."

Qingden apologized quickly and released his hands - but Souji did not fall down.

Because he is a full 20 centimeters shorter than Ayoto, Souji, whose arms are still tightly wrapped around Ayoto's neck, has his two little feet hanging directly in the air - literally hanging on Ayoto's neck.

On the body.

If it were in the past when Souji's daughter was still unknown, Aomori would not have minded having more intimate interactions that showed friendship with his good brothers who worked together to win the game.

However, now that we know the "true face" of Souji, it is not appropriate to be closely together with him... This is not appropriate.

After hearing Qingto's apology, Souji seemed to have come back to his senses, and his eyes regained their sparkle.

"No, it's okay, no need to apologize..."

Souji hesitated for a moment, then slowly released his arms, separated from Qingden's body, and his two little feet fell back to the ground with a "snap".

Kinoshita Mai must have never imagined that... Qingto had just been cuddling up with a beautiful girl whose appearance was not inferior to hers...

Suddenly, after Kinoshita Mai, another voice that was quite familiar to Qingto sounded from not far away.

"Yo! Tachibana-kun!"

It was the voice of Chiba Jutaro.

A group of people from Chiba Sword Hall, headed by Chiba Sadayoshi, walked towards them in a mighty manner.

"Uh-huh..."

After seeing Sanako walking beside Chiba Jutaro, Kinoshita Mai immediately froze as if facing a powerful enemy, then moved her steps lightly and stood closer to Aoto, her beautiful eyes widened.

De Di Liu Yuan stared at Sanako like a little kitten defending its territory.

It's a pity that Kinoshita Mai's behavior is purely useless.

Because Sanako, who had been looking at Aoto, didn't even glance at Mai Kinoshita...

"Tachibana-kun, congratulations to you." Qingden's old friend, Shannan Keisuke, showed an elegant and sincere smile, and spoke simple words of congratulations in a sincere tone.

After finishing speaking, Shannan Keisuke turned his eyes and scanned the faces of Ayoto, Souji, Kondo, Hijikata and other people in the Imperial Guard Hall.

"It's a sword hall with a great atmosphere..." Shannan Keisuke murmured at a volume that only he could hear clearly.

Chiba Sadayoshi led everyone from the Little Chiba Kenkan to express unpretentious congratulations to the Showeikan for winning the competition.

"Ju-kun, when did you learn the swordsmanship of our Beichen Yida-ryu?"

Out of the blue, Chiba Jutaro asked Qingnobo this question with curiosity on his face.

In order to defeat Chiba Tamon Shiro, Aoto used the classic starting moves and classic moves of Beichen Itto-ryu - this scene gave many people great surprise.

People like Souji, Shusuke, and Kondo who live under the same roof as Ayoto don’t know when Ayoto “stealed” Beichen Itto-ryu.

Therefore, after hearing Chiba Jutaro ask this question, they immediately focused their attention on Qingnobo.

"Learned it unconsciously."

Qingdeng smiled and replied.

"Besides the Natural Rishin-ryu, the swordsmanship school that I have been exposed to the most is Beichen Itto-ryu. So without even realizing it, I learned some moves from Beichen Itto-ryu."

Not lying or being perfunctory.

Qingdeng was telling the truth, without any adulteration.

Swordsmanship talent that is hundreds of times that of ordinary people, ghost heart, concentration... It is difficult to use specific words and numbers to measure Qingden's current swordsmanship talent.

Qingdeng has a clear feeling: Now, in terms of learning any knowledge and skills related to swordsmanship, his mastery speed and progress rate are simply unbelievable!

There is no need to study hard. In general, you can understand the principles and imitate almost all sword skills just by carefully watching them a few times.

It is true that through daily interactions with Sanako and Chiba Jutaro, swordsmen of the Beichen Ittou style, Aomori unconsciously mastered many sword skills of the Beichen Ittou style.

If someone else said that they had learned the sword skills of Beichen Ittou style unknowingly, Chiba Jutaro and the others would probably think that this person was dishonest and unwilling to tell the truth.

But these words were said by Aoto, which made Chiba Jutaro and others very convinced.

After all, everyone has already known what a genius Qingdeng is.

They have long been accustomed to seeing all kinds of incredible things and all kinds of admirable feats from Qingdeng.

"...Tachibana-kun."

Suddenly, a deep male voice that made Qingden raise his eyebrows sounded from behind him.

Qingto turned around and saw Chiba Michisaburo, Chiba Tamonshiro and everyone from the Xuanbu Hall walking slowly towards them.

The victorious army and the defeated army met... The surrounding atmosphere suddenly became a little subtle.

Most of the Genbukan swordsmen, represented by Chiba Tamonshiro, stared directly at Ayoto and the others with solemn expressions... Strong resentment, unwillingness, and dissatisfaction were beautifully reflected in their eyes.
To be continued...