Shigure Tendo wasn't skilled at thinking.
His brain was not as smart as his peers. To put it bluntly, his IQ was relatively low, and he had been stupid since he was young.
Not only was he a direct descendant of the Tendo Family, one of the seven major Yin Yang Master families, but his talent in Spiritual Power was only average. What was even worse was that he had to spend more than ten times the time to barely learn the basic spells that children of the same age could learn quickly.
It was inevitable for such a child to be looked down upon.
More importantly, he had a genius older brother — Raizen Tendo.
Raizen's talent was astonishing, and even his younger brother, Shigure, who was born after him, was highly anticipated. However, Shigure turned out to be an idiot, causing everyone to be greatly disappointed.
The tremendous difference in power only made the Tendo Family members look at Shigure with even more disdain.
The pampered and arrogant Raizen viewed his stupid younger brother as a burden and even a disgrace. Because of the pressure, his father didn't have a good attitude towards his stupid second son.
The slow-witted Shigure wasn't very sensitive to other people's disdain and malice, but not being sensitive didn't mean that he didn't feel anything at all.
Facing the negative gazes and words directed at him, he could only remain silent. He could only endure the beating and scolding from his elder brother and father.
Only in front of his mother, the only person who had ever treated him kindly, would Siyu cry.
His mother constantly comforted him, encouraged him, and enlightened him. She told him not to hate his brother, father, and other clansmen.
Shigure tried his best to do as his mother told him. He kept enduring and suppressing his hatred. Even when he was called an "imbecile" and spat on his face, all he did was silently wipe it away and maintain his etiquette.
On the other hand, if one continued to cultivate diligently, diligently, diligently, and even more diligently … Even if one's growth speed was much slower than others, as long as one achieved sufficient excellence bit by bit, one would eventually be recognized.
But … his mother had left.
She finally couldn't take it anymore. After a fierce argument with her husband, she left home.
'I'm sorry for leaving you alone …' Before she left, she repeatedly apologized to Shigure with tears streaming down her cheeks.
Shi Yu was also very sad, but he didn't want to hear his mother's apology. Instead, he felt that it was a good thing for her to leave this uncomfortable place.
However, it was really sad, very sad, much sadder than being despised and scolded for many years.
But in front of his tearful mother, Shigure suppressed his emotions and didn't allow himself to cry.
After that, he did not cry, not even a drop of tear.
From this moment on, Rain completely sealed herself off, suppressing all her emotions, no longer showing any expression other than indifference to anyone.
Such days passed day by day. Spring, summer, autumn, and winter rotated like a windmill. He looked at the flow of the world indifferently and began to vaguely feel a wonderful state.
This was a realm that couldn't be described with words … At the very least, with Shigure's intelligence, he couldn't describe it at all. He could only silently experience it.
Until one day, he suddenly entered a mysterious state. He felt as if he had turned into an illusion. Everything had stopped, but it was still flowing … He vaguely came into contact with some kind of mysterious power.
He was deeply attracted by this mysterious power and tried to absorb it into his body, but he didn't succeed.
It was not until the news of his mother's illness came that he finally got his father's permission to visit her.
This was the turning point in Shigure's life.
His mother's maiden name was Liu Sheng.
That day, he walked into one of the three samurai families, the Yagyu family that had produced the most Sword Saints!
…
"Lord Siyu, we're almost there."
Shigure opened his eyes when he heard this gentle voice.
A beautiful girl with dark purple hair and pale golden eyes was smiling in front of him.
She was wearing a light and elegant dress, her hair was slightly curled, the corners of her eyes were slightly drooping, and there was a small black mole on the side of her pink lips. Her smiling expression was very gentle, emitting a respectful and charming aura.
This beautiful girl's name was Keimi Umetani. She was a Yin Yang Master who belonged to the Umetani family of the Yagyu family.
Just like how the Tendo Family had a samurai family as vassals, the Yagyuu Family also had a Yin Yang Master family as vassals. The Umetani Family was one such family.
Keimi was one of the elites of the younger generation in the Umetani family. Liu Sheng Long Gang had personally arranged for her to be Shi Yu's partner in the Blood Wine Ritual.
Logically speaking, Shigure's partner should have been a disciple of the Tendo Family or a subordinate of the Tendo Family. However, Shigure's partner was a Yang Master that the Yagyuu Family arranged for … Something must have happened in between, but the person involved didn't know.
It didn't matter who his partner was as long as they didn't drag him down.
When the car arrived at its destination, the two got off and walked to the pier, where they boarded a luxurious yacht.
Some people were already seated in the luxuriously decorated hall of the yacht.
"Nice to meet you, Tendo-san and Umetani-san. Welcome."
A tall, slender, and handsome young man with fluffy brown hair and gray eyes that were almost hidden by his bangs, dressed casually, welcomed them.
"Nice to meet you, Kurozi-san," Shigure responded in a low voice.
Nobuhiko Kurosaki … He was one of the tournament participants from the Kurosaki Family, and also the host of this gathering.
After greeting each other, Shigure and Keimi sat down. A maid then brought them high-class tea and desserts.
Nobuhiko told them to make themselves at home and to treat this place as their own.
Shigure calmly agreed. He took a sip of tea and then closed his eyes while maintaining his upright sitting posture.
He had no intention of conversing with others. After all, he wasn't very good at small talk.
Since he was in an unfamiliar place with unfamiliar people, it would be quite difficult for him to act like a disciple of the Tendo Family. Since the host told him to make himself at home, he would do as he pleased.
Although this wasn't friendly, it wasn't rude, either. Everyone present knew about the "rumor" about Shigure Tendo. They all had different opinions about how he didn't seem to want to waste any time in meditation.
Was that "rumor" true?
Someone asked this question.
"It's true," Nobuhiko Kurosaki answered. "Umetani-san, who's next to Tendo-san, is the best proof. She's someone the Yagyuu Family arranged."
Everyone couldn't help but glance at Keimi Umetani.
Keimi smiled in response.
She sat silently next to Shigure. She didn't seem like a Grand Mistress at all. Instead, she seemed more like a maid who was used to serving her master.
Some people were curious about Shigure's personal history. Others disliked Shigure's "low level" of acting cool.
Meanwhile, Shigure simply closed his eyes and sat there quietly. He seemed as calm and calm as a Buddha statue.
More and more people arrived.
Not long after, everyone was present.
Nobuhiko instructed the pilot to set sail. He then looked at everyone in the hall.
The seven major Yin Yang Master families, the three major samurai families, the two major ninja sects, and the Himiki Tribe … all the top-level tournament participants were gathered here!
"Let's first introduce ourselves. Only after everyone gets to know each other will we be able to discuss what to do next, "Nobuhiko Kurosaki stated.
Nobuhiko then introduced himself and his battle partner.
"I'm Haruta Shuntou. My Spirit-branded Retainer's name is Koyuri Shouya," a handsome boy wearing a jacket and long pants introduced himself.
"Natsuki Shuurin, Spirit-branded Retainer Yuki Sekine," a beautiful girl wearing a black lace dress with short dark red hair and smoky makeup spoke up.
"Masashi Tokugawa …"
"Masao Yagyuu …"
"Shinichiro Himiki …"
"Youemon Yuzawa …"
Names were announced one by one. Each of these names was powerful enough to cause a huge commotion on Seiji's ship.
"Shigure Tendo …"
When this name was announced calmly, the atmosphere in the hall became noticeably different.
Someone who was a Yin Yang Master had received the personal teachings of the strongest samurai family member of the current generation. Before this, he was publicly acknowledged to be "low level" … such a thing would be a legend even in the upper echelons of society!
Masao Yagyuu of the Yagyuu Family felt this the most. That was because he knew better than anyone what it meant to receive the personal teachings of Yagyuu Ryugō at such a young age.
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