There are five days remaining until the competition.
The sound of bamboo rustles in the courtyard, its leaves swaying gently in dappled light, evoking a tranquil summer atmosphere.
Occasionally, a few leaves spin down onto the pond surface, causing ripples and startling the fish, which in turn create playful splashes against the backdrop of bamboo hitting rocks, bringing a sense of calm and joy.
There is a pond here, as well as a corridor, and by following it upward, one can reach the dojo with a plaque reading "One-Mind One-Sword Style".
Uesugi Sakura spends most of his time in the dojo sitting in the resting area, gazing at the four large characters visible when you look up straight ahead.
He often looks at them, and often thinks about them.
What thoughts did the person who penned these four characters have back then?
After warming up in the Kendo Dojo, Kusunoki Kubomaru was in high spirits.
