So——the God Lord found Zhousuke and Dingyoshi, whom he was familiar with, and sent invitations to the Shiwei Hall and the Xiaoqianba Sword Hall.

The Lord of God was also quite generous. He did not intend to let his two friends work in vain. He offered them a generous appearance fee of "15 taels of gold each for each sword hall."

Faced with this novel invitation from the Lord of God, Zhousuke and Dingji happily agreed due to different reasons.

Regarding this "red and white battle", it can be said that both the Shiwei Hall and Xiao Chiba Sword Hall are very familiar with it - because in recent years, they have been using the "red and white battle" to make each other's halls more familiar.

Disciples exchange sword skills with each other.

The reason why Boss Kiryu originally recommended the Shoeikan to Aonto who "wanted to compete with as many people as possible" was because the Kondo family and the Chiba family have a deep connection that has lasted for decades.

Thanks to this karma, the Shiweikan often holds "swordsmanship exchanges" with the Genbukan opened by Chiba Shusaku and the Kochiba Swordsman opened by Chiba Nobuyoshi.

Qingden always thought that the Shiwei Hall, the Xuanwu Hall, and the Little Chiba Sword Hall were all about "fighting each other", with each side sending one person forward to compete, allowing each other's apprentices to exchange swordsmanship.

It was only now that Qingden learned from Okita that this was not the case.

At the very beginning, the way they communicated about swordsmanship was indeed "pairs of two fighting each other".

But gradually, as the masters of the hall, Shusuke, Dingyoshi and others all felt that this communication method of "pairs fighting against each other" had an obvious flaw - it could only test the individual martial arts level of the disciples.

The original intention of these three sword halls to hold frequent "swordsmanship exchanges" with each other is to allow their respective apprentices to discover their own shortcomings and improve their skills through competition and exchanges.

Let the disciples fight one-on-one... What can the disciples gain through this method of swordsmanship communication? What can the disciples learn?

It's nothing more than gaining a little "one-on-one" combat experience. Other than that, there is no other gain worth mentioning.

Therefore, Zhousuke, Sadaikichi and others realized that "fighting in pairs" could not train their disciples well. After some discussion and research, they finally decided to change the way of communicating swordsmanship to "

"Red and White Battle".

From "individual battle" to "group battle".

Group battles are far more difficult than individual battles, and they also test the comprehensive abilities of the disciples more.

Personal force is no longer the only factor in victory.

Team battles require both strong personal force and a certain "overall view", strong adaptability, and ways to work in tacit cooperation with companions who may not be very familiar with you...

Zhou Zhu and others, who unanimously believed that group battles can more effectively train their disciples, fully promoted the "Red and White Combat" about two years ago.

Since then, the Trial Guard Hall, Xuanwu Hall, and Little Chiba Sword Hall have all exchanged swordsmanship in the form of team battles, and no longer engage in such old-fashioned things as "catching opponents to fight."

After quietly listening to Okita's introduction, Aoto made a low sound of praise:

"Let the disciples compete and exchange skills in the form of "Red and White Combat"... This method is indeed more interesting and can better cultivate the comprehensive abilities of the disciples..."

The "one-on-one duel" in which one can win as long as one's personal strength is strong enough, and the "red and white battle" in which one is likely to lose no matter how strong one's personal strength is... Which of the two can test the disciple better?

Their comprehensive capabilities are evident at a glance.

Moreover, the boring "one-on-one duel" and the fun and simple "red and white battle"... obviously the latter can better mobilize the enthusiasm of the disciples.

As for Qingdeng, he naturally welcomes such a "team battle" competition.

Because compared to "individual battles", "group battles" are obviously more convenient for Qingto to compete with the masters of Xuanwu Hall and Xiaoqianba Sword Hall, and then copy the talents from them!

Qingdeng couldn't help but silently give a thumbs up to Shusuke, Sadaiki and the others for reforming the way of communicating with swordsmen.

As soon as Aoto's low voice of praise ended, Okita continued:

"In the past two years, we have fought countless 'red and white battles' with Xuanbu Hall and Xiaoqianba Sword Hall. We are already very familiar with how to organize a lively 'red and white battle'.

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"Master and Mr. Sadayoshi have already accepted the invitation from the god of Yushima Tenmangu Shrine and are willing to hold a 'red and white battle' in Yushima Tenmangu Shrine on the day of the 'Plum Blossom Festival'."

"As a result - some priests at Yushima Tenmangu Shrine continued to obstruct us..."

"Those people said: The 'Plum Blossom Festival' is a festival commemorating the 'God of Learning' Sugawara Michizane. How can you invite a group of samurai to come and fight in such an elegant festival? It's unseemly. This has never happened before.

precedent."

"They kept putting pressure on the god, asking him to cancel his plan to invite us to the Yushima Tenmangu Shrine on the day of the Plum Blossom Festival."

"Although the shrine lord is the head of Yushima Tenmangu Shrine, he is not the only one in the shrine and cannot be a 'one-spoken man'. Therefore, facing the pressure from his subordinates, the shrine lord is miserable."

"It's just that the Lord God didn't give in. He insisted on holding some activities that the common people would like to see on the day of the Plum Blossom Festival."

"So - this matter has been at a stalemate, and there has been no decision to come up with a solution."

Qingto, who finally finished listening to Okita's "previous summary", pursed his lips and silently digested the massive amount of information he had just learned.

"So that's what happened..."

"Then...listen to Chiba-kun..."

At this time, Jutaro suddenly burst into hearty laughter, interrupting Ayoto's words:

"Tachibana-kun, there are two 'Chiba' here, who are you calling?"

"Just like Yong-kun and the others, just call me 'Jutaro' and my sister-in-law 'Sanako'. That way it will be convenient for you and me."

Qingdeng was stunned: "Call you by your names...? Wouldn't that be too offensive?"

In Japan, it is very impolite and quite offensive to call a person by his or her first name. When facing strangers or relatively casual friends, you can only call them by their last names. Only people with very close relationships will call them by their first names.

"Hahahaha." Chiba Jutaro laughed boldly again, "It's okay, my roommate and I don't care about such trivial matters."

"In order to easily distinguish me and my roommate, my friends basically call us brother and sister by our names."

Sanako, who had been silent just now, also quietly interjected:

"Tachibana-kun, there is no need to worry, just call me and my brothers 'Sanako' and 'Jutaro'."

Now that the brother and sister have said so, Qingdeng has nothing to worry about.

"Then..." Qingnobo picked up what he had just interrupted, "According to what Shigetaro-kun said just now, this plan to hold the 'Red and White War', which has been delayed for a long time due to the opposition of some clergy, is finally allowed to be held.

Yet?"

"Hahahaha, yes." Chiba Jutaro sighed with emotion, "During this period, the priest of Yushima Tenmangu Shrine has almost worn out his lips in order to persuade those who oppose him."

"However, his hard work has been rewarded. He managed to persuade most of the die-hards before the Plum Blossom Festival was held, and they all agreed to let us hold the Plum Blossom Festival this year.

'A lively 'Red and White Battle' will be held inside."

"My father also just learned the good news."

"After learning about this good news, my father immediately asked us, brother and sister, to come to your house as soon as possible to bring you this good news."

"Hoo ho ho."

Zhou Assistant smiled apologetically.

"I'm so sorry to bother you, brother and sister, to come all the way late at night to report this good news to us..."

"Actually, you two, brother and sister, don't have to be so anxious to tell us the good news.

"Anyway, our trial defense hall will know about this good news sooner or later."

"It's okay, Mr. Shusuke." Chiba Jutaro once again let out his signature generous laugh, "This is just a trivial matter."

"Has it finally been decided that we are allowed to hold the 'Red and White Battle' at the 'Plum Blossom Festival' site..." At this time, Kondo suddenly let out a long breath, then raised his hand with a wry smile and held his chest,

"Ah... I'm already getting nervous... On the day of the 'Plum Blossom Festival', I don't know how many tourists will come to watch..."

"Ah, Yong-kun, I'll tell you the truth -" After hearing Kondo's words, Chiba Jutaro also smiled bitterly and raised his hand to hold his chest, "After learning that this matter was confirmed, I felt very happy.

I’m nervous…”

"To be precise, I feel very nervous until now..."

"On the day of the 'Plum Blossom Festival'... there should be hundreds of tourists coming to watch our 'joint battle'... That scene, tsk tsk, I feel nervous just imagining it..."

Looking at Chiba Jutaro who was also clutching his chest, Kondo smiled knowingly:

"Are you nervous too, Jutaro-kun... Then you must hurry up and adjust your condition in the remaining half a month. Don't make yourself embarrassed on the day of the 'Plum Blossom Festival' because you are too nervous."

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"Hahaha, Yongjun, each other!"

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Jutaro and Sanako made a sudden visit to the Imperial Guard Hall tonight just to inform Kondo and others of the good news.

Now, the brother and sister's goal has been achieved.

It's not too early now. Now that the purpose of this trip has been achieved, the brother and sister are embarrassed to stay in the trial guard hall for a long time.

Jutaro and Sanako, escorted by Kondo and others, quickly walked to the entrance of the house.

"Tachibana-kun." After putting on his own straw sandals, Jutaro put his hands on his hips and said to Qingnobo with regret on his face, "If time and conditions permit, I really want to talk to you more! I really want to tell you in detail

Ask for advice: How on earth did you defeat so many 'anti-barbarian' thugs with less?"

Qingteng smiled politely: "I am also very interested in having a good chat with you again, Jutaro-kun. When we have time and opportunity in the future, let's have a good chat together."

Qingdeng's words were not entirely polite.

Aoto had always had a good impression of a person like Chiba Jutaro, who had a cheerful and forthright personality, was generous in his behavior, and was not arrogant.
To be continued...