Chapter 43: Takeshi vs. Genkishi & Hayato vs. Gamma

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The two swordsmen stared each other down--although Takeshi was grinning brightly the entire time.

In Takeshi's original world, Genkishi became a great practice partner when it came to sword fights; to make it short, the two became close friends.

But now...Genkishi didn't know who Takeshi was.

The four-sword wielder gazed indifferently at Takeshi as the teen spoke.

"Aren't you going to draw your sword out too?"

Genkishi scoffed.

"There will be no need for me to do so."

"Haha!  Is that so?" Takeshi gripped the hilt of his blade tighter. "...Then I'll make you draw your blade."

"Arrogant words of an inexperienced child."

The happy-go-lucky teen glanced over at the unconscious Lal before returning his gaze to Genkishi.

'...That one's an illusion...'

Takeshi acted oblivious as steadied his katana in front of his face, ignoring the real Genkishi that was standing on the side.

Splash!

The ravenet teen suddenly disappeared in a flash of blue; the real Genkishi on the side widened his eyes with surprise.

'Where--?'

The real Genkishi blinked before drawing one of his swords out in time to block a blow from Takeshi, who suddenly reappeared in front of him.

The ravenet grinned.

"I made you draw out your sword~!"

Genkishi tsked and pushed Takeshi away with his blade; the Millefiore swordsman regained his stoic expression.

"So, you have actions that back up your words, but that does not mean that you will win."

Takeshi laughed and shouldered his katana.

"Well, you never know until you try!" 'I actually have to lose in order for things to turn out as they did before...'

Genkishi gazed at Takeshi silently, swinging his sword to the side.

"Come, then.  Show me the strength of the left-hand man of the Vongola Decimo."

The teen grinned and positioned his sword behind him.

"Shigure Soen Ryuu...14th Offensive Form..."

Genkishi blinked in surprise when the water started to make waves away from Takeshi.

The ravenet narrowed his eyes and took one step forwards, lifting his katana above his head.

Suddenly, Takeshi jumped and swung his sword down onto Genkishi's

"...Canzone della Rondine!" (Song of the Swallow!)

SKREEECH!

Genkishi winced when his ears were assaulted by a loud, sharp screech of metal.

The Millefiore member narrowed his eyes as he was about to attack Takeshi.

But...he couldn't move.

Genkishi widened his eyes in shock as Takeshi grinned right in front of him.

"Canzone della Rondine is like Squalo-san's Attacco di Squalo.  It freezes an opponent's nerves, but, it uses sound instead of vibrations."

Genkishi narrowed his eyes once more before biting his tongue.

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