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What's this kid up to all of a sudden?
Could it be because of what I just said that they don't want me to retire?!
Shizuru Mizukawa hesitated before asking, "Naruhashi, what's going on?"
Ryosuke smiled mysteriously, without explaining directly: "He's a very interesting guy. You'll see when you meet him."
Three days later, a figure came rushing over, making a lot of noise.
"Ryosuke-san! I'm here! What's this urgent mission you mentioned...?!"
Akira Moriyama slammed on the brakes and stopped in front of Ryosuke, looking somewhat bewildered at Shizuru Mizukawa beside him.
The young man's arrogance vanished instantly, and he stood at attention immediately!
"Lord Water, Lord Water Column! Hello!"
Ryosuke smiled and introduced Moriyama Akira: "Moriyama, this is the current Mizuhashi Shizuru Mizukawa."
"Yes! I've heard so much about you!"
Akira Moriyama responded loudly and respectfully.
Ryosuke looked at Shizuru Mizukawa.
“Mr. Mizukawa, this is Akira Moriyama, who I mentioned to you as being from the Narrow Mist Mountain region and who was my contemporary.”
Immediately afterwards, Ryosuke spoke to Akira Moriyama.
"Moriyama, this is your new assignment. I want you to study under Mr. Mizukawa for a while."
"Huh? Learning from... learning from Lord Water Pillar?!"
Akira Moriyama was flattered and his eyes widened in surprise, feeling a little dizzy from the overwhelming joy.
He suddenly grabbed Ryosuke's arm, his eyes filled with tears of emotion.
Even Giyuu and Sabito don't get this kind of treatment!
Ryosuke-san! You still care about me the most after all!
Waaaaah... I want to be your brother again in my next life!
But did I use connections?
Ryosuke smiled but didn't offer any further explanation.
Shizuru Mizukawa, standing to the side, sighed helplessly at Akira Moriyama's unruly nature, but ultimately nodded in agreement.
Oh well, I'll still be taking on disciples after I retire anyway.
It seems like a good idea to mentor this seemingly overly energetic junior in advance.
Consider it an early adaptation to retirement life.
After Mizukawa Shizuru finished explaining, Ryosuke pulled Moriyama Akira to a corner a little further away.
Akira Moriyama was taken aback by Ryosuke's sudden seriousness and muttered under his breath.
"No, Ryosuke-san, is there any other important instruction? Is it some kind of secret training?"
"Moriyama, my decision to have you study under Mr. Mizukawa is secondary."
Ryosuke paused, then said seriously, "I actually have another very important task, one that you could say only you can complete."
Murata is okay, but I don't know him well!
"What kind of mission is this? Even you two pillars couldn't complete it? You need me?"
Akira Moriyama's doubts deepened, and he scratched his head: "Besides, I heard that you two have already wiped out all the ghosts in this area, haven't you?"
“This sounds ridiculous, but you’re the only one I trust,” Ryosuke said.
Akira Moriyama was completely dumbfounded and couldn't help but ask more questions.
"Speak, what is it! I, Moriyama Akira, would never even flinch if you went through fire and water for me..."
"I want you to protect Mr. Mizukawa Shizuru."
Ryosuke interrupted his declaration of loyalty.
Akira Moriyama's expression froze instantly.
Dude, do you want to hear what you're saying?
A mere E-rank member! You want me to protect a Pillar?!
Are you possessed by some kind of blood demon magic?
Chapter 68 This kid is full of bad ideas!
Seeing the look of utter disbelief on Moriyama Akira's face, Ryosuke hurriedly began to explain.
"Don't worry, I'm not asking you to fight evil spirits! I just want you to be careful."
"In case, I mean in case Mr. Mizukawa encounters any unexpected situation, you can just stand by and shield him."
Ryosuke put his arm around Akira Moriyama's shoulder, his tone becoming more forceful.
"The most crucial thing is that during this period, you must stay by his side at all times! This is of utmost importance! Treat him like your most treasured Nichirin Blade!"
Akira Moriyama's lips twitched even more violently.
What kind of ridiculous demands are these?!
And it seems like you're not talking about "following," but rather "harassing," bro!
Akira Moriyama wanted to refuse, but seeing Ryosuke's unprecedentedly serious expression, he reluctantly nodded.
"I understand, Ryosuke-san. Although it sounds absurd, I promise I can stick by Mizukawa-san's side every step of the way!"
It's just like being a super clingy plaster!
After explaining everything, Ryosuke felt a little relieved.
Unfortunately, he couldn't afford to waste too much time on Shizuru Mizukawa, so he could only rely on Akira Moriyama's invincible luck buff to help him escape danger.
Afterwards, Ryosuke bid farewell to Shizuru Mizukawa and moved to an area with more rumors of evil spirits to continue harvesting his wealth.
Time flies, and more than half a month has quietly passed.
These past two weeks have been exceptionally rewarding for Ryosuke.
The little breads in the new area are still fierce, and killing them is very satisfying.
[10-year lifespan being injected; remaining lifespan: 1 year and 32 days.]
[Thunder Breathing - Fifth Form - Heat Realm Thunder upgraded to Minor Mastery!]
[Unlock Advanced Form: Heat Realm Thunder - Phantom Dragon!]
Ryosuke raised an eyebrow and jumped down from the tree.
As he swung his sword, the temperature around him surged, and lightning crackled as the Nichirin Blade was unleashed in an instant!
The originally exploding lightning transformed into a roaring dragon, which swirled and shifted with Ryosuke's movements.
Ryosuke's eyes lit up!
A sword technique that can be guided by oneself!
Legendary gunfighting? Dragon Raises Its Head? My bullets can curve?!
Do you think I'd miss a big move with this chicken feather?
Conductivity is extremely important!
We need to provide plenty of guidance! Diligent guidance!
Ryosuke felt refreshed and glanced at the Fourth Form of Thunder again.
Like the Heat Zone Thunder, it also requires a 30-year lifespan to reach the maximum level.
To be honest, the Far Thunder is somewhat useless for Ryosuke right now.
After Thunder Flash advanced, I had too many other ways to dash in, so this divine skill that could be used both at long range and in close combat was rendered less relevant.
We can only wait until we have enough lifespan points before we can develop it further.
Ryosuke stretched and prepared to return to Momoyama.
After all, there's no place like home.
After wandering around outside for too long, you always have to go home.
Time flies, the annual final assessment is just around the corner.
As a mentor, Jigoro never stopped taking on apprentices and teaching them.
As soon as Ryosuke stepped into Momoyama, he saw several young faces undergoing intensive training.
Shota and Tengen Uzui are still away on a mission and have not returned; only Rika remains.
Perhaps because she was provoked by Shinobu Kocho last time, this girl happily pounced on Ryosuke as soon as she saw him.
In the days that followed, Ryosuke was exhausted, both physically and mentally, by being entangled with Rinka.
All day long, it's always "Ryosuke-nii" before and after.
One night, Ryosuke suddenly woke up and was shocked to find Rika sneaking up on him outside the door.
"Pear Blossom..."
Ryosuke found it both funny and exasperating: "What are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping?"
Pear Blossom's eyes darted around: "Ah... I, I couldn't sleep, so I came out to look at the sun, no, I meant to look at the moon! Yes, that's right, to look at the moon!"
Seeing her guilty look, Ryosuke knew it wasn't that simple.
He was genuinely afraid that one day Pear Blossom would tie him up and play some strange imprisonment games with him!
Finally, Ryosuke could no longer tolerate it and found Jigoro on the eve of the final test.
Ryosuke leaned closer, looking around and lowering his voice.
"How about I take these kids with me to the final assessment at Fujishiyama this time?"