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No one is allowed to pass it on - this object is not only a symbol of strength, but also a proof of honor!

Obtaining the exemption means that you can officially start teaching and be able to stand on your own.

In the Japanese swordsmanship community, there is no specific model for assessing the level of each disciple, and each school uses different methods. Since ancient times, there have been no certain regulations.

However, generally speaking, "pass without permission" is definitely the highest level of permission certification!

The upgrade that is allowed does not depend on the time spent learning, but on one's mastery of the technique.

In other words, as long as your level is up to the level and your strength is sufficient, no matter your age or the time you started, you can be granted the title without permission!

Chief Secretary, Saito Ichi and others are typical examples.

When Saito was 16 years old, he received a no-disclosure letter.

The general secretary won this honor at an even younger age.

Strangely enough, Ayoto had never been able to obtain the exemption from the natural Rishin-ryu before.

The same is true for Hijikata Toshisan.

He started school earlier than Aoto, but Kondo Shusuke has not awarded him any dan certificate.

Ayoto has mastered every move and style of Natural Rishin-ryu.

When it comes to personal strength... to put it bluntly, Aoto's current strength is far superior to Kondo Shusuke!

Although Hijikata Toshizo's skills are not as good as Aoto's, he is still one of the highest combat powers in the Shoeikan.

Whether it is their mastery of the Natural Rishin-ryu or the development of their own strength, both of them have reached an extraordinary level.

To give a vivid example - their academic level has reached the level of being able to win the Nobel Prize, but as a result, their previous university has not awarded them diplomas.

Many people complained about the "injustice" suffered by the two men.

However, Ayoto and Hijikata Toshizo, who were involved, did not take it seriously.

In Qingdeng's view, the so-called "passing on everything without permission" is nothing more than a false reputation.

It is indeed gratifying to receive this honor.

However, its actual meaning... to put it harshly, is just that.

Once upon a time, Qingdeng also thought that it was quite a great thing to be granted exemption from Xu Jie Chuan.

But now, after experiencing many things, he suddenly discovered that leaving the dojo was just... standing at the starting line.

Qing Deng has experienced hundreds of battles and has seen countless opponents.

Swordsmen who have directory permission, or even permission to pass without permission, should have outstanding strength, but turn out to be a mess in actual combat... Qingteng has seen many such guys.

Ultimately, a sword is a murderous weapon, and swordsmanship is a killing technique.

A sword skill that is difficult to kill is just a useless skill.

A swordsman who cannot win is just a weak man.

In a nutshell - as long as you can win!

It doesn't matter whether you have those false names, whether you have been granted this license or that certificate.

In the world of martial arts, the power contained in the body and the sword in the hand are the only reality!

Therefore, Qingdeng completely looked away.

Instead of pursuing these false reputations, it is better to work hard and move forward in a down-to-earth manner! Continuously improve your strength!

To be honest, if Shusuke Kondo hadn't suddenly taken out this permit, Ayoto would have almost forgotten the fact that he had not yet obtained the exemption certificate.

Qingden turned the scroll over and looked at it.

"Master, can I open it?"

Kondo Shusuke nodded gently

After getting the other party's consent, Qingdeng grabbed both ends of the scroll and slowly unfolded it.

On the nearly 2-meter-long scroll, from right to left and from top to bottom, there are graceful calligraphy of dragons and phoenixes dancing.

The first thing that caught Ayoto's eyes were all the sword skills of Tennori Shinryu.

From the most basic Sword of the Preface, Sword of Oblique Sword, to the profound Sword of Yan Sword, Lion King Sword, and Wuming, we have them all.

Immediately following the "move list" is Kondo Shusuke's comments.

This apprentice is a disciple accepted by this dojo in January of the 7th year of Ansei (1860). This student has completed all the sword skills of Natural Rishin-ryu, meets the awarding standards of the Immortal All-inclusive Discipline, and is allowed to graduate. This is hereby certified - approximately

That's the content.

Finally, at the very end of the scroll, there is written the date when this certificate was issued, which was June 23, Bunkyu 3rd Year (1863), and the signature of the person who issued it...that is, Kondo Shusuke.

Of course, the full name of the recipient Qingteng is also indispensable - Ju Qingteng Shengqing.

At the end of Hijikata Tozo's scroll, his full name is written: Hijikata Tozo Yoshitoyo.

Very standard certificate content that is not required to be passed on.

Hijikata Toshizo flattened the scroll on the floor, looked at it roughly, and suddenly asked:

"Master, why is it so sudden? I thought I would never have the chance to receive the certificate of exemption from all transmissions in my life."

Qingto then raised his eyes and cast a confused look at Shusuke Kondo in front of him.

Kondo Shusuke crossed his arms in front of his chest and sighed silently.

"To be honest... I do have the idea of ​​'I will never grant you immunity in this life'."

"Jijun, Suisan, do you know why?"

They both shook their heads.

Kondo Shusuke continued:

"It's not that I'm deliberately suppressing you."

"You are my favorite disciples."

"I'm proud of you."

"But... 'Only those who are proficient in Natural Rishin-ryu can be awarded Natural Rishin-ryu' - this is the rule of this sect."

"But what about you two?"

Speaking of this, Kondo Shusuke narrowed his already slender eyes and stared straight at Hijikata Toshizo.

"Suisan, you...tell yourself, can your swordsmanship still be considered natural and rational?"

"You added a mess of wild tricks to the moves of this genre."

"Poke in the eyes, kick in the crotch, choke... in your hands, everything I have has changed!"

After Hijikata Suisan heard this, he immediately lowered his head with a guilty conscience and looked at his eyes, nose and heart.

Immediately afterwards, Kondo Shusuke turned his gaze and his eyes fell on Qingto.

"Jijun, you too. You and Suisan are evenly matched."

"Suisan is a wild kid who gets involved in street fighting."

"And you are adding moves from other schools."

"Beichen's one-sword style's opening and chopping gestures, the showman style's ape cry, the Shinto's Wu Nian style's heavy slashing... your swordsmanship is totally different!"

Aoto also looked away silently, just like Hijikata Toshizo.

Randomly changing the sect's moves - in the eyes of old-school martial arts masters, this is a very taboo thing.

Speaking of this, Kondo Shusuke sighed silently again.

"The swordsmanship between the two of you can no longer be regarded as natural Rishin-ryu."

"Therefore, there is naturally no reason to grant you the full exemption of the natural Rishin-ryu."

"However……"

His conversation changed.

"Recently, my mind has changed."

As he spoke, he turned his head and looked at the distant eastern sky.

His eyes seemed to be trying to penetrate all the obstacles and reach another distant world.

"The 'British Ship Attack' not long ago made me understand one thing deeply - when the Western Yi drove the black ship to attack, the only thing we and the swordsmen could do was to look at the ocean and sigh."

"It probably won't be long before the swords... and our swordsmen will completely lose their shelter..."

A bitter look gradually spread across his cheeks.

Although he tried his best to speak in a plain tone, both Aomori and Toshizo Hijikata could clearly feel that there was a strong sense of loneliness between his words...

The two of them couldn't help but pursed their lips, their expressions heavy.
To be continued...