"Ryougi, I have been waiting for you for a long time."
In the training ground, Domon sat upright, his hawk-like sharp eyes looking towards the girl at the entrance, meeting the girl's lifeless brown eyes.
"My apologies, I've simply had too many things to deal with recently."
Shiki said as she walked onto the platform, then slowly drew the Kujikanesada from her waist. The chilling blade reflected dazzling light under the sun.
Domon narrowed his eyes slightly, then also drew his sword.
"Meikyo Shisui-ryu · Domon."
"My style, Ryougi."
At this moment, the Hatamoto appointed by Kujou Sara to confiscate Visions arrived, accompanied by a squad of Foot Soldier.
After closing the large gate, this squad of Foot Soldier surrounded the two in a semicircle.
He certainly wasn't there to stop the two from dueling, but to prevent some cliché events from happening, such as sympathetic opponents saving each other to ensure they could continue sparring in the future.
It didn't matter if people left, but the Vision had to stay!
Shiki was a consultant of the Kamisato Clan, so he couldn't currently control her, but Domon was different.
However, the two in the arena were not disturbed by the Tenryou Commission. Domon was excited because he knew the girl might be the strongest opponent he had ever encountered. Facing such an opponent, how could one be distracted?
Shiki, on the other hand, simply felt that it was very impolite. Domon had lent her his dojo before, and he himself showed great respect, so she also had to reciprocate with the same respect.
Fine streams of water emerged from the arena. Then Domon stomped, and the water streams were shaken into the air, forming tiny droplets.
Shiki stood rooted, staring intently at Domon. Following Domon's manipulation, these water droplets gradually extended, finally transforming into fine needles formed from water streams.
'Needles?'
She muttered inwardly. electro element formed a golden shield around Shiki. She didn't know what these needles were for, so a shield was the safest approach.
At the same time, the blade of Kujikanesada slowly turned golden yellow to ensure sufficient destructive power.
After all, this was not a life-and-death battle; there was no need to use the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception.
"Not attacking? Then I'll start first."
As his voice fell, Shiki left an Thunder Sphere in place while her body transformed into a bolt of lightning, rushing towards Domon. The golden-yellow blade in her hand quickly thrust towards his face.
So far, the speed Shiki displayed remained the same as in the dojo last time, so Domon quickly reacted.
Of course, he was old, and his reaction speed was certainly not as fast as when he was young. The fact that he could react was largely thanks to these probes.
Water is a very soft liquid; even the slightest ripple can cause waves on its surface, and the influence that elemental power can create is among the best.
Domon precisely utilized this point, creating this radar-like technique. One could say that even with his eyes closed, he would know what the opponent was going to do.
So, although Shiki's speed was very fast, Domon still had enough time to react and block this strike.
Clear water flowed from the blade. Enchantment was the most basic application of elemental power. Domon rested his katana on his right shoulder, then lunged forward, deflecting the thrust to the side.
Seeing this familiar scene, Shiki frowned, pondering the relationship between Tejima and Domon.
She felt that their relationship should be more than just old friends.
But Domon was currently in high spirits, so she couldn't ask, and decided to wait until after the duel.
Whoosh!
Shiki instantly vanished from Domon's sight, then reappeared at her initial position, and this temporary Thunder Sphere also dissipated due to energy depletion.
'Oh?'
Domon naturally noticed this Thunder Sphere-like creation. He initially wondered what it was for, but it turned out to be a one-time version of an Thunder Sphere!
If that was the case, then he had to be careful of this thing. With this nearly instantaneous movement speed, he might very well not be able to react in time.
It seemed the best option would be to prevent the opponent from using the Thunder Sphere, or to destroy the Thunder Sphere using elemental reactions.
Meikyo Shisui-ryu emphasizes striking after the opponent, so, he could only choose the latter.
Thinking this, Domon increased the output of his Vision. Instantly, the platform was covered with a thin layer of water.
However, he seemed to have forgotten one thing: water conducts electricity.
Although the shield made of lightning around Shiki was rapidly depleting, these currents also spread rapidly outwards along the water surface.
And most importantly, because Shiki possessed the power of the previous Raiden Shogun, the lightning she released was within her tolerance, meaning the widespread electro-charged effect on the ground had no impact on her at all.
Shiki's shield was rapidly depleting. Seeing this, Domon quickly manipulated the water flow to create a clear space beneath his feet, preventing himself from being shocked and trembling.
At the same time, Shiki closed in!
Gripping her sword with both hands, she swung it down forcefully. Domon used his old trick, deflecting it again, but Shiki was no longer the sword-fighting beginner she was at first.
After Kujikanesada was deflected, Shiki immediately spun in mid-air along the direction of the deflection. The golden blade, after completing a circle, slashed towards Domon again.
Clang!
The clash of sword tips created a grating sound on the field. Domon blocked this strike once more, but by now, the rhythm had shifted to Shiki's side.
The girl danced gracefully amidst the swordplay, her wide, flowing sleeves forming a beautiful picture – provided one ignored the golden sword light filling the air.
This was Mikoshi Chiyo's sword dance, which Shiki had also named "Torrent of Vortices."
While unleashing an attack like a downpour, it also slays enemies like a vortex.
Facing this fierce offensive, Domon suddenly paused, then took a deep breath. The water covering the field was like a single drop falling into its center; a few ripples spread out, then it returned to calm.
Secret Art: Still Water
Snake-like streams of water appeared on Domon's body. This was a technique he created only after entering middle age.
Water benefits all things without contention. No matter how the opponent strikes, it remains calm and unperturbed, just like water.
Clang, clang, clang!
The familiar clanging sound reappeared, only this time it was more muffled than before, because Domon, using the water flow, directed all the force into the ground.
For a moment, the water in the arena was like it had encountered a storm, beginning to ripple, yet Domon, at the center of the storm, remained steadfast.
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