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Capítulo 110: [110] Hachiman's Change of Mood

Chapter 110: Hachiman's Change of Mood

"So, that's the story," Saeko said, nodding in understanding.

"But Hachiman, you're truly remarkable. It's not just Kendo; your culinary skills are outstanding as well," she commented.

Hachiman responded with a modest smile, saying, "Oh, it's nothing special, really. I happen to be decent at these two things, and I practice them quite a bit, so I've improved over time."

Saeko found herself momentarily at a loss for words upon hearing his humble response.

"How much practice have you actually put in?" she wondered.

She was unaware of his culinary skills, but in terms of Kendo, besides the daily one-hour club training, she only knew about the weekend sessions at her family's Kendo dojo.

"Hachiman, remember this, sometimes you need to recognize your own talents. Excessive modesty can come across as arrogance," she added, her tone carrying a touch of seriousness.

Her words gave Hachiman pause for thought. In his mind, he attributed all his skills to what he called his "system." Without it, he believed he'd be an ordinary person. While he used knowledge from his previous life to lead a more relaxed existence compared to the original Hachiman, he still didn't see himself as truly exceptional. However, to outsiders, it was a different story. As he became increasingly proficient in various areas, his talents began to shine in the eyes of others: writing, Kendo, culinary arts – he was perceived as a genius in these fields.

Perhaps, it was time for Hachiman to adjust his perspective. Regardless of whether his "system" would eventually disappear, the abilities he currently possessed were undeniably genuine.

"I understand now. Thank you for the reminder, Saeko."

With this newfound awareness, it was as if Hachiman had cast off a heavy weight, leaving him feeling more at ease.

What he didn't notice was that, in his mind, the proficiency levels of various skills had suddenly surged, particularly in Kendo, which had increased by five thousand points, nearly reaching a total proficiency of thirty thousand points.

Yet, Hachiman remained oblivious to these subtle changes.

With Saeko's positive response firmly in hand, Hachiman turned his attention to Kotonoha, who was nearby.

"Kotonoha, how about it? Would you like to join me for a beach trip in early August?" Hachiman asked.

Upon hearing his invitation, Kotonoha's face lit up with a joyful smile, but then she hesitated.

"I really want to go to the beach with you, Hachiman-kun, but my parents won't be at home during that time, and I have to take care of my little sister, so..."

"I understand. That's perfectly fine. You can bring your little sister along, and my sister, Komachi, is also coming. They should be able to become good friends by then," Hachiman reassured her.

"Really? Thank you so much, Hachiman-kun."

With her concerns resolved, Kotonoha eagerly accepted the invitation.

"Saeko, Kotonoha, I'm going back to my room. Make sure to get some rest too," Hachiman said.

"Yes, goodnight, Hachiman-kun."

"Goodnight."

Once in his room, Hachiman took a moment to review his modules:

[Host: Hikigaya Hachiman]

[Age: 16]

[Modules Loaded:]

- Cooking Level 4 Expert (2,500/50,000)

- Learning Level 4 Expert (1,200/50,000)

- Kendo Level 4 Expert (28,300/50,000)

- Writing Level 4 Expert (3,400/50,000)

- Physique Level 4 Expert (1,600/50,000)

- Conversational Level 4 Expert (500/50,000)

- Acting Level 4 Expert (500/50,000)

- Fighting Level 4 Expert (1,000/50,000)

- Coding Level 4 Expert (3,400/50,000)

- Stocking Level 3 Advanced (8,800/10,000)

- Tennis Level 3 Advanced (5,400/10,000)

- Baseball Level 3 Advanced (200/10,000)

- Basketball Level 3 Advanced (100/10,000)

- Volleyball Level 3 Advanced (300/10,000)

- Football Level 3 Advanced (300/10,000)

- Swimming Level 3 Advanced (8,000/10,000)

- Drawing Level 3 Advanced (1,000/10,000)

- Singing Level 2 Intermediate (200/5,000)

Hachiman couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment as he saw the progress he had made in various skills. He was well on his way to becoming an expert in several areas, and the system's recent update had opened up new possibilities. It was a journey he was determined to embrace wholeheartedly.

Hachiman couldn't help but reflect on how he had acquired some of these sports-related modules. It was likely due to his school's physical education classes, which always emphasized the importance of being familiar with various sports.

As for the drawing module, it made sense. Many school projects required some level of artistic skill, and he had evidently been practicing.

And the singing module? Well, that was probably a result of his habit of humming Marshmello song from time to time. It seemed the system was quite perceptive in picking up on his activities and experiences.

With a sense of contentment and purpose, Hachiman settled down for a peaceful night's sleep, looking forward to the new opportunities and challenges that awaited him in the days to come.

...

Early the next morning, the Kendo club members embarked on a bus journey to the tournament venue, ready for the competition that awaited them.

As they disembarked from the bus, they found themselves surrounded by a swarm of eager reporters who had gathered to cover the event.

Being the defending champions in the women's division from the previous year, Saeko Busujima naturally drew the spotlight. Reporters wasted no time in bombarding her with questions.

"Competitor Saeko Busujima, what is your goal for this year's competition?"

"Competitor Saeko Busujima, do you have any thoughts on this year's competition?"

"Competitor Saeko Busujima..."

In the face of the relentless questioning, Saeko maintained her composure.

"My goal this year is, of course, to win the women's division."

As for her thoughts, a hint of a smile graced her lips.

"This year, our school aims not only to retain the women's division championship but also to secure the men's division championship!"

Upon hearing her declaration of victory, the reporters' cameras went into a frenzy, capturing images of Saeko and the Kendo club members standing resolute behind her.

Just as the reporters were about to continue their barrage of questions, Saeko took the initiative.

"All right, everyone, the competition is about to commence, and it's time for us to enter the arena."

Recognizing that they had already secured their headline news, the reporters reluctantly stepped aside, allowing the team to proceed.

The highly anticipated Kendo Inter-High School Championship was finally about to begin. Hachiman, Saeko, and the rest of the team made their way to the changing room to prepare for their matches.

As the team entered the competition venue, the audience erupted into cheers.

"Look, it's Saeko Busujima!"

"Where? Is that Saeko Busujima?"

"She truly deserves the title of Kendo's Flower. I believe she'll be this year's women's division champion."

Hachiman wasn't surprised by Saeko's popularity. The spectators in attendance were all Kendo enthusiasts, and Saeko was an exceptionally skilled Kendo practitioner. Having won the women's division championship the previous year, she naturally had a significant following.

Moreover, Saeko possessed a striking beauty. Her captivating face and flawless figure had earned her the title of Kendo's Flower. When combined with her skill, it was only natural that she had garnered such a devoted fan base.

"It's no wonder the captain is so popular," one of the female team members whispered excitedly.

"Indeed. If you're new, you might not know this, but our captain won the championship last year all by herself, defeating four opponents. It was truly remarkable," an experienced member who had participated in previous competitions chimed in with pride.

"Really? Single-handedly against four opponents? That's incredible!"

"Yes, she's our Kendo club's captain, after all."

Even the newly joined members couldn't help but be in awe of Saeko's achievements. It wasn't just their team; even members from other schools who were slated to compete against her wore expressions filled with caution when they saw her enter the venue.

On the other side of the venue, there was a girl observing them, and her surprise didn't stem from the girls' beauty but rather from the guy with the seemingly lifeless eyes – Hachiman. It seemed as if they had crossed paths before, sparking her curiosity.

Glancing at Hachiman beside her, Saeko offered a warm smile and said, "Don't worry, Hachiman. This time, as the captain, if you win the championship, you'll receive this kind of applause and honor too."

As the captains of the men's and women's teams, they naturally stood side by side.

Hearing Saeko's encouraging words, Hachiman smiled with newfound confidence. "Don't worry, I'll give it my all."

The sensation of being in the spotlight, with all eyes on him, was something every young person had likely fantasized about. In the past, Hachiman might not have welcomed such attention, but he had come to terms with it recently. Since he was now perceived as a genius in the eyes of others, why not embrace the glory and recognition that came with it? It was a change in perspective that he had adopted on this new path to happiness.

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Capítulo 111: [111] The Competition Commences

Chapter 111: The Competition Commences

The Kendo Inter-High School Championship had an impressive lineup of 32 schools this year. The competition was carefully structured, categorized by gender, and featured a series of stages, including knockout, preliminary, initial, semi-final, and final rounds.

With the host's announcement, the competition began in earnest. Each match was limited to a five-minute time frame. Due to the large number of participating teams, a one-point system was employed, where the first to score a point would claim victory. If there was no clear winner within the allocated time, victory would be determined by the first point scored during overtime.

The moment had finally come for Hachiman and his fellow students from Sobu High School to take the stage. As soon as the audience caught sight of Saeko Busujima, cheers erupted from the stands. However, their opponents didn't seem to enjoy the same level of popularity.

Among the female team members, a sense of trepidation was palpable as they realized they would be facing Saeko, well aware of their slim chances of victory. Yet, there was an exception – a green-haired girl who observed them intently from the start.

As anticipated, in the female division, the girls had limited opportunities to make a move. They were quickly defeated by Kotonoha and the other three team members, with Kotonoha even taking on a two-versus-one challenge.

A wave of disappointment swept through the audience when they realized that Saeko hadn't taken the stage.

After the female division matches concluded, it was time for Hachiman and his male teammates to compete.

While their opponents in the male division were a bit more formidable than the female team, they still proved to be no match for Hachiman and Fujita, who effortlessly defeated their rivals.

However, since this was Hachiman's first-ever competition, he was paired against an opponent to get familiar with the rules. After a few simple defensive maneuvers, Hachiman quickly seized the opportunity to launch an attack. With expert precision, he struck his opponent's faceguard and secured a victory.

"Hachiman, that was a splendid strike," Saeko praised with a smile as he came off the stage.

"Yes, Hachiman-kun, you're really amazing," Kotonoha also joined in the praise.

"Well, it's because the opponent's team captain wasn't that strong, so I was able to win so easily," Hachiman shrugged modestly.

Indeed, that was the case. Their opponents this time didn't pose much of a challenge. Even the male team captain had only an advanced level of kendo at level three, which, while better than the average sword club member, still lagged behind Fujita Shuji's skills.

Furthermore, Hachiman had become the strongest member of the Kendo club. In the previous match, it felt like an adult picking on a child.

Most participants in the Kendo Inter-High School Championship had skill levels around level three, with only a few exceptionally strong ones like Fujita Shuji, who had reached the peak of level three.

And that was a rare exception.

But now, with both Hachiman and Saeko at level four in Kendo, they had the potential to dominate the entire competition if they chose to.

"How about it, Hachiman? Would you like to try one against five in the next match? I can have the Kendo club members cooperate with you," Saeko suggested.

"Um, one against five might be a bit too overbearing," Hachiman replied.

Hearing her proposal, a small, playful smile appeared at the corner of Hachiman's lips.

"But... one against three might be worth a shot."

Since they had decided to shine today, why not attempt some impressive feats as well?

The first day of the tournament eventually came to an end, with half of the thirty-two participating teams eliminated.

As Saeko Busujima and her team left the venue, they received thunderous cheers from the audience, and many curious onlookers shifted their attention to the men's team, particularly Hachiman.

Back at the hotel, they had some free time. Since they were in Fukuoka, the Kendo club members naturally formed small groups to explore the city.

However, Hachiman didn't share the enthusiasm for such activities and decided to return to his room.

Since he had committed to becoming a genius, he aimed to be an all-around one. After all, he now possessed a "system" that allowed him to automatically improve his skills by loading modules.

Most of the modules he had were already at level four, making him appear like a prodigy in various fields such as writing, kendo, and cooking to others.

His level four physique and level four learning abilities silently supported his endeavors. For example, a level three physique could rival that of a martial arts master, and a level four physique approached the limits of human capabilities.

While his body appeared ordinary in normal circumstances, he could effectively defend himself by tensing his muscles, leaving only white marks on his skin when struck with bladed weapons.

In simpler terms, it was akin to the protective golden bell or iron cloth found in martial arts novels or some magical buff often seen in isekai anime and Western fantasy.

His next objective was to load more new modules, a process not too complicated. As long as he had contact with something, he could easily acquire new skills.

For example, watching a chess match would allow him to load a chess module, playing basketball would enable him to load a basketball module, and so on.

As Hachiman pondered which module to load first, a knock interrupted his thoughts. He opened the door to find Saeko standing there, full of energy and enthusiasm.

"Hachiman, it's not every day we're in Fukuoka. Why not go out and explore?" she suggested.

"You know me well, Saeko. I'm not a fan of crowded places. I'm perfectly content on my own."

Hachiman's response was met with a shrug from Saeko, who then accepted his invitation to come inside.

"I do know you well, Hachiman, and when I say I know every aspect of you, I mean it," she said, taking a seat on the bed with a seductive smile.

Saeko had noticed a change in herself over time, becoming increasingly feminine.

Before she met Hachiman, she felt like a bloodthirsty monster. Ever since a childhood incident, she had struggled to suppress her violent urges, and the more she repressed them, the stronger they became.

Because of this fear of hurting others, she had always been hesitant to socialize. Even when people confessed their feelings to her due to her beauty and exceptional kendo skills, she rejected them all, convinced she wasn't deserving of love.

However, a chance encounter with Hachiman changed everything. During their first sparring match, she had to battle against her uncontrollable bloodlust. To her surprise, Hachiman had managed to calm her at that moment. This release of pent-up emotions had significantly diminished her inner madness.

Saeko found herself repeatedly seeking battles with Hachiman, and she even invited him to her family's kendo dojo. The thrill of pushing herself to the limits left her captivated. Simultaneously, she was delighted to discover that her once overwhelming bloodlust was gradually fading, and she felt like she was regaining her humanity. Moreover, she sensed that the formidable barrier that had held her back for so long was slowly starting to weaken.

This brought her immense joy, and with each sparring session, her feelings for Hachiman deepened. Eventually, Saeko Busujima was willing to wash his back in the bathroom and engage in more intimate activities...


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