Chiba Jutaro slapped his thigh suddenly, and then told Chiba Tamonshiro his so-called "new idea" with great interest: try to persuade Sanako to put on makeup tomorrow night...

…

…

About half an hour later——

Edo, Okemachi, Little Chiba Sword Hall, the No. 1 field exclusively used by members of the Chiba family——

Huh——! Huh——! Huh——!

The sound of the wooden naginata being swung at high speed filled every corner of the dojo.

Sanako, dressed in a white and blue kendo uniform, stood in the center of the dojo, waving a wooden naginata that was a head taller than herself at high speed.

The ponytail swung and the black hair flew.

Her pretty face glowed with a seductive red light, her pink neck was covered with glistening beads of sweat.

Looking at the delicate skills contained in the sword, the speed of the sword that can swing such a large sword up and down makes people dare not underestimate Sanako's naginata skills as "just a woman."

It’s a trick.”

Although Sanako is proficient in the Kodachi technique of Hoichen Itto style, the naginata technique is her best skill.

After completing a whole set of sword movements in one breath, Sanako handed the naginata to her left palm, gasping "Ha...ha..." while she put her free right hand into the lapel of her clothes and took it out.

A handkerchief for wiping sweat, gently testing the sweat beads on the face with graceful movements.

"It's still not going well..."

Sanako looked at the naginata in his hand and murmured.

She had just been practicing the new moves Chiba Sadayoshi taught her a few days ago.

I have practiced it over and over many times, but there is always a certain movement that just doesn't go smoothly no matter how I do it.

"Go and ask father for advice..."

After his breathing returned to steady and the sweat on his face and neck was wiped clean, Sanako held the naginata in his arms and strode towards the room of his father, Chiba Nobuyoshi, at a leisurely pace.

After a while, Chiba Nobuyoshi's bedroom appeared in front of Sanako's eyes.

"Father."

"Huh? Sanako, what's wrong?"

"There is something about the new move you taught me that I can't practice well, so I want to ask you for advice."

"Oh... then come in."

"yes."

At this moment, Chiba Nobuyoshi was taking some time out from his busy schedule to sit at the desk and read a book.

After Sanazi opened the door, he put down the book in his hand and said softly to Sanazi:

"Sanako, what part of the action do you don't understand?"

"Father, I don't know why, when I exert force in this position and lift the blade upward, I always feel that the power cannot be transmitted..."

…

Sanako succinctly informed Chiba Sadakichi of her urgent need for clarification.

"Oh... That's because your posture is not right. Your legs are too spread apart, so the force cannot be transferred smoothly from the ground to your waist and arms..."

Chiba Sadayoshi patiently guided Sanako.

"I see...I understand. Father, thank you for your advice."

After saying this, Sanako was about to get up and return to the dojo to test whether the tips Chiba Sadakichi had just given were a coincidence.

However, just when she was about to stand up, Chiba Nobuyoshi suddenly called out to her.

"Sanako, wait a moment."

"Huh? Father, what's wrong?"

"Well...it's nothing, I just have a question I want to ask you."

"Question?" Sanako knelt down and sat back down, "Father, may I ask."

"Sanako, I noticed that you have been practicing martial arts very diligently recently, and you are still in a good mood..." Chiba Nobuyoshi smiled, "So I want to ask you: What have you encountered recently that made you feel good?

Is it a good thing?"

Sanako was startled.

Then smiled:

"Father, you are worrying too much. I haven't encountered anything good recently that made me feel happy."

"The reason why I have been practicing martial arts so much recently...is not for any special reason. I just feel that my physical condition is quite good recently, so I want to take advantage of this good momentum to practice more martial arts."

"..." Chiba Sadakichi glanced deeply at Sanako, then said "huh" and took a deep breath, "Okay. No matter what, it is a good thing that you are diligent in practicing martial arts and in a good mood.

.”

"Keep it up."

"But you must pay attention to the balance between work and rest, and don't injure your body."

Sanako: "Yes!"

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…

After coming out of Chiba Nobuyoshi's room, Sanako did not leave immediately.

"Aha……"

She took a deep breath and used her back to find the corridor wall beside her.

She just lied.

She recently... indeed encountered something good that made her feel happy.

…

(Miss Sanako, you don’t need to belittle yourself. If you strive for the best and move forward bravely, no one or anything in this world can stop you from shining. Miss Sanako, with your ability, one day you will be able to excel in martial arts.

Achieve achievements that everyone agrees with.)

…

Qingden's voice echoed in Sanako's ears...

These were the exact words Aintome said to Sanako a while ago when he was wiping sweat and resting in the inner courtyard after defeating the heroes of the Little Chiba Sword Hall.

After the words that were still ringing in my ears even though a lot of time had passed, a faint smile appeared on Sanako's cheeks.

Qingden probably didn't expect that...his words at that time could actually inspire Sanako so much.

Yes, I do not have the talent of Tachibana-kun... But as long as I work hard persistently, I can achieve outstanding achievements in martial arts that cannot be lost to anyone!

Sanako took a deep breath.

The heart is full of pride and ambition.

I wish I could immediately grow a pair of wings on my pink back, fly back to the dojo quickly, and continue to practice my martial arts hard.

However, at this moment, Sanako suddenly felt his brain recalling past events uncontrollably.

After recalling what Qingdeng said that day, I began to involuntarily think back to the scene I accidentally saw that day...

The half-fruited Qingdeng... has almost no fat, only a muscular upper body...

"..."

Sanako pursed her lips slightly, closed her eyes tightly, bent the index and middle fingers of her right hand, and tapped her forehead repeatedly with the second joint of her two fingers like a wooden fish.

"This kind of scene...is there anything worth remembering...?"

While muttering to himself in a scolding and annoyed tone, he used his tenacious willpower to force himself not to think about this "obscene" scene again.

After his mind calmed down a little, Sanako shook his head vigorously a few times, then hugged the wooden naginata and quickly returned to the dojo without stopping.

Returning to Field A and setting up a stance in the middle of the field, ready to start practicing again, Sanako suddenly heard familiar heavy footsteps coming from the door.

Following the sound, my brother's figure jumped into view.

"Brother, you are back."

Tonight's "secret meeting" between Chiba Jutaro and Chiba Tamonshiro ended successfully just now.

As far as the result is concerned, the two brothers' meeting tonight produced some meaningful results, and it was not a waste of time and drink money.

The two of them reached a unanimous consensus on the suggestion that "when the fireworks are set off tomorrow night, they both find excuses to leave, leaving Qingto and Sanako enough space to be alone."

Chiba Jutaro, who had returned from all the excitement, stood at the door of the dojo and cast a surprised look at Sanako inside the dojo.

"Eh? Sanako. It's so late, and you're still practicing martial arts?"
To be continued...