Bleach Swordsman of Kusajishi

Chapter 50: Thinking and Accumulation

Pant pant ~pant pant ~

Kimura Muyang fell to the ground weakly. Although his body was covered with sweat that it was so sticky and uncomfortable, he didnt even want to move one finger.

Is that all it takes to put you out of breath, kid?

Captain-Commander Yamamotos voice came from the side. Although he sounded as indifferent as usual, those who were familiar with Captain-Commander would know that there was a hint of satisfaction in his tone.

Ah, Im afraid so, Old man Yama. Your fist is too powerful!

Kimura Muyang was still lying down there, gasping for air, and continued.

My whole body is in pain that I cant even move a finger.

Just like his Zanjutsu, Captain-Commander Yamamotos Hakuda was rigid, solid, and absolute power. His power was on a whole different level. He lifted the heavy as if it was as light as a feather. From the way he punched, Kimura Muyang could guess how powerful it was. Although it seemed plain, the destructive power each punch packed was unbelievable. Kimura Muyang himself was the proof of that!

Yamamoto Genrysai just looked at Kimura Muyang, who couldnt move with a satisfied look on his face. Although Kimura Muyang often complained, Kimura Muyang still did everything he told. He was also talented and tough.

Maybe he could inherit my Hakuda.

That thought suddenly crossed Yamamoto Genrysais mind and couldnt leave his mind. Therefore, he, who at first simply intend to check out what Kimura Muyang got, became strict and serious at teaching him now that Yamamoto Genrysai has treated Kimura Muyang as his own disciple.

By this time, Kimura Muyang and Yamamoto Genrysai had bonded to the point where the way they addressed each other has changed from Captain-Commander and Lieutenant Kimura to Old man Yama and kid.

Okay, lets wrap this up for today. Upon seeing Kimura Muyang was too tired to move a muscle, Yamamoto Genrysai thought that he was too strict. He himself was anxious as he never trained anyone this strict before in his life. He never expected that Kimura Muyang could come this far because he just wanted him to experience the training firsthand at first. But to his surprise, Kimura Muyang could keep up with the training!

So, were done for today?

Kimura Muyang immediately got up and smiled the moment Yamamoto Genrysai said they were done with the training.

This kid!

Yamamoto Genrysai was surprised. He thought that Kimura Muyang was too tired to move a muscle, but it turned out he had the gal to trick him.

Ouch~ ouch! It hurts!

Seeing Yamamoto Genrysai was staring at him intently, Kimura Muyang immediately pretended to fall to the ground while holding his shoulder and shouted as if he was in pain.

Relax, I wont take back my words. Todays training ends here.

Even Yamamoto Genrysai couldnt help but chuckle after seeing Kimura Muyang turned out to be faking his exhaustion. Although that was a hopeless part of Kimura Muyang, he didnt take back his words.

However, before Kimura Muyang could even breathe a sigh of relief, Yamamoto Genrysai immediately added.

Tomorrows training will be doubled.

Kimura Muyang almost fainted when he heard those words. His daily training was already brutal as it was. Imagine double of that!

Since todays training is over, care to join me for a cup of tea?

Kimura Muyang immediately nodded in response to Yamamoto Genrysais invitation. By this period of time, Kimura Muyang has learned about Yamamoto Genrysais hobbies and interests. The tea ceremony was a leisure activity that he enjoyed.

As Kimura Muyang took a sip, he felt rejuvenated. This relaxing activity really soothes his mind and body after intense training.

Oho? So, you at least know how to enjoy a tea. This time Yamamoto Genrysai seemed like an ordinary old man, completely different from his usual stern and strict self.

Dont follow Shunsuis example. He only knows how to drink sake all day.

Kimura Muyang suddenly blushed embarrassedly. He has always been drinking with Shinji as soon as he was free. In fact, he just drank with them until midnight last night, and he was pretty sure that he drank more than Shunsui. Shunsui and Lisa ended up stopping him as he drank too much, even though Lisa herself drank even more than him.

Yamamoto Genrysai pretended not to notice Kimura Muyangs awkward expression and picked up the teacup and took a sip, savoring the tea.

Learning how profound a tea ceremony is should be good for you. It can calm your nerves, help you concentrate so that you can understand yourself, understand what power is, why your power exists, and how you should use it.

Try to calm your mind and concentrate on essential things that are most important for you.

Kimura Muyang conscientiously took in the meaning of Yamamoto Genrysais words. The more he thought about it, the more he realized how profound those words were. What is power? How to face yourself? Will you be the master of your power or merely a slave to it? These philosophical questions suddenly flooded Kimura Muyangs mind

As Kimura Muyang held the teacup in his hand, his eyes were drawn to a few tea leaves that slowly converged in the middle. Kimura Muyang felt that his impetuous heart was soothed the more he focused on the tea leaves. Then it was as if there was something that arose deep down inside him that intensified as time passed.

By the time Kimura Muyang came back to his senses, the tea in his hand had already cooled down, and the sky was already dark before he realized it. It turned out so much time had passed since he was lost in thought.

Kimura Muyang looked towards Yamamoto Genrysai, who was still sitting across him apologetically. From the looks of it, Yamamoto Genrysai seemed to keep him company the whole time. A Captain-Commander was usually so busy that the chance of having an audience with him alone didnt come that often, yet he kept Kimura Muyang company until nightfall.

Seeing Kimura Muyangs expression, Yamamoto Genrysai immediately knew what Kimura Muyang was going to say and just shoved a freshly brewed cup of tea toward Kimura Muyang instead of saying a word.

After taking a sip of the tea that Yamamoto Genrysai just brewed for him, Kimura Muyang slowly sorted out his thoughts. Too many things entered his mind at once, and he couldnt process it all yet. It felt like he almost grasped something, yet nothing came to mind.

It seems that you have thought about a lot of things. Theres no point in rushing it. Just take your time thinking.

Kimura Muyang was silent for a moment as Yamamoto Genrysai was right. He could take his time pondering about it. Brooding over it right now would result in nothing but trouble

Youre right. Ill ask you some other time.

Kimura Muyang quickly put these thoughts aside. That was how he has been. If there were something he didnt understand, he would simply put it aside.

Its getting late. Ill take my leave, Old man Yama.

Kimura Muyang finished his tea and bid his farewell to Yamamoto Genrysai.

Wait a moment, Yamamoto Genrysai said out of the blue, ignoring the curious look on Kimura Muyangs face, and then he put down the teacup in his hand. I have taught you for a quite while.

Although its a bit weird that Yamamoto Genrysai said that out of the blue, Kimura Muyang sat back out of respect and then said after a brief pause: Yes, its already been around a year and 3 months. why did you ask all of a sudden, Old Yamamoto?

During that period, you should have learned almost everything. I have nothing left to teach you for the time being, so you dont need to come again starting tomorrow.

Huh? Kimura Muyang immediately raised his head and looked towards Yamamoto Genrysai surprisedly, really, Old man Yama? Didnt you say that tomorrows training is doubled?

Seeing Kimura Muyang had a hard time believing that he was telling the truth, Yamamoto Genrysai was slightly touched, but he didnt show it on his face, Your Zanjutsu is excellent, your Kid has improved ever since youre in Captain Hikifunes care, as for Shunpo and Hakuda, I have taught you personally, and it should be enough. You now have reached your limit in Shinigamis four fighting techniques, Zankensoki.

Kimura Muyang listened carefully to Yamamoto Genrysai. Usually, there would be a but right after because he knew Yamamoto Genrysai wouldnt simply praise him. He must have something else to say.

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