s.h.i.+gure Tendo was unskilled at thinking .

He wasn't as smart as others in the same age group . To be rather blunt, his intelligence was somewhat low . Ever since he was young, he was considered a bit of an idiot .

It would have been fine if he had only been average at Spiritual Abilities despite being the direct descendant of one of the seven major Yin Yang Master families, the Tendo family . The bad part was that the most basic spells that other children of the same age could learn so quickly would always take him more than ten times the amount of time to barely manage to learn .

It was obvious that such a child like s.h.i.+gure Tendo wouldn't be well thought of .

What made things even worse was the fact that s.h.i.+gure had a genius older brother—Raizen Tendo .

Raizen was amazingly talented, to the point where high expectations were placed upon s.h.i.+gure from birth . Yet s.h.i.+gure turned out to be an idiot, making everyone greatly disappointed .

The huge difference between the brothers increased the Tendo Family's condescension towards s.h.i.+gure . He was always looked down upon by everyone .

Raizen had an arrogant att.i.tude due to his spoiled upbringing with everyone treasuring his talent . He viewed his idiotic younger brother as burden, and even humilitation . s.h.i.+gure's father also felt that he had lost face because of such a stupid son and rarely treated s.h.i.+gure kindly .

s.h.i.+gure, who wasn't too intelligent, wasn't very sensitive towards others' condescension and ill will . But, not sensitive didn't mean that he didn't sense these emotions at all .

s.h.i.+gure only remained silent towards all the negative att.i.tudes and words sent his way . He also tolerated his older brother and father's nasty words for him without any reaction .

s.h.i.+gure would only cry in front of the only person who treated him kindly—his mother .

His mother continuously consoled him, encouraged him, and gave him advice . She told him not to hate his older brother, father, and other family members .

s.h.i.+gure did his best to listen to his mother's words . He continuously tolerated his treatment and suppressed his hatred . Even if he was called "low ability" to his face, or people spat saliva on his face, he would only silently wipe away the saliva and remain polite .

Not only that, he continued to work hard, work hard, and work even harder at cultivation… He felt that even if his growth was far slower than others, as long as he slowly reached the state where he could be considered excellent, he would finally obtain recognition .

Yet… his mother left the Tendo Family .

She was finally unable to withstand things in the Tendo Family . She had a heated argument with her husband and left the Tendo Family .

"I'm sorry for leaving you behind by yourself…" Before she left, she continuously apologized to s.h.i.+gure with tears streaming down her cheeks .

s.h.i.+gure felt really bad about this as well . But, he didn't want to hear his mother's apologies . Instead, he felt that it was actually a good thing that she left this place which was so uncomfortable .

Yet, he truly felt so uncomfortable inside . He felt so bad, far worse than the long years of insults and condescension sent his way .

Yet, in front of his crying mother, s.h.i.+gure forced his emotions down and absolutely didn't allow himself to cry .

After that, he never cried again—not a single tear .

From then onwards, s.h.i.+gure completely withdrew into his own sh.e.l.l . He suppressed all his emotions and didn't show anyone any emotion apart from iciness .

Days and months pa.s.sed just like this . Many years pa.s.sed, yet he calmly observed the pa.s.sing of the seasons in such a cold and emotionless state . Eventually, he faintly began to sense a wondrous realm .

This was a realm that was completely indescribable… at least by s.h.i.+gure's intelligence level . He could only silently feel it .

One day, he suddenly entered a mystical state, feeling as if he had transformed into the void where everything had stopped yet was still moving… He faintly came into contact with a type of mystical power .

s.h.i.+gure was deeply attracted by this mystical power and attempted to attract it into his own body, yet he had been unable to succeed .

Until, one day, news arrived that his mother was gravely ill . His father gave him permission to go and visit her .

This became the turning point of s.h.i.+gure Tendo's life .

His mother's family name just happened to be Yanagi .

On that day, he entered the doors of one of the three major samurai families, the Yanagi Family home which had given birth to the greatest number of Sword Saints!

"Milord s.h.i.+gure, it's almost time . "

s.h.i.+gure opened his eyes and stopped reminiscing on the past when he heard a gentle voice .

A beautiful girl with dark purple hair and light golden eyes was smiling at him .

She wore a light-colored dress and had slightly curly hair . Her eyes were half-open and there was a small mole next to her pink lips . Her smiling expression was extremely gentle, and she gave off an aura of being an obedient and beautiful girl .

This beautiful girl's name was Keimi Umetani . She was a Yin Yang Master from the Umetani Family, which was subordinate to the Yanagi samurai family .

Just like how the major Yin Yang Master Tendo Family had subordinate samurai families, the major samurai Yanagi Family also had Yin Yang Master subordinate families . The Umetani Family was one such Yin Yang Master family subordinate to the Yanagis .

Keimi was one of the most highly skilled Yin Yang Masters of her age in the Umetani Family . Ryuugou Yanagi, the family leader of the Yanagi Family, personally arranged to have her become s.h.i.+gure's partner in the Bloodwine Ritual tournament .

Logically speaking, s.h.i.+gure's partner should have been from the Tendo Family or one of the Tendo Family's subordinate families . Yet, his partner was a female Yin Yang Master subordinate to the Yanagi Family… something must have happened that other people didn't know about .

s.h.i.+gure himself didn't care who his partner was at all as long as she didn't drag him down .

The car he was riding in reached the destination . s.h.i.+gure and Keimi got off the car and walked to a dock, where they boarded a luxurious cruise s.h.i.+p .

Some people were already sitting down in the dining hall of this opulent cruise s.h.i.+p .

"Pleased to meet you for the first time, s.h.i.+gure-san and Umetani-san . Welcome aboard . "

"Pleased to meet you for the first time, Kurosaki-san," s.h.i.+gure responded in a low voice .

n.o.buhiko Kurosaki… he was the tournament partic.i.p.ant from the Kurosaki Family, as well as the host for this gathering on the cruise s.h.i.+p .

After exchanging greetings, s.h.i.+gure and Keimi sat down at a table . A maid immediately brought them high-cla.s.s tea and confectioneries .

n.o.buhiko told them to treat the s.h.i.+p as if this was their own home .

s.h.i.+gure responded lightly, sipped some tea, and then closed his eyes and simply sat there .

He had no intention of chatting with others . He wasn't skilled at chatting to begin with .

He was in an unfamiliar location together with unfamiliar people . Behaving politely as a Tendo Family member should would be quite difficult for him . And since the host told him to act as if this was his own home, then he would .

While his behavior couldn't be counted as friendly, it wasn't to the point of being rude . Everyone present on this luxury cruise s.h.i.+p already knew the "rumors" about s.h.i.+gure Tendo . They had various opinions of his behavior of not wanting to waste any time speaking to others and directly entering a state of meditation .

Were those "rumors" real?

Someone asked this question at the venue .

"Yes, they're real," n.o.buhiko Kurosaki replied . "Umetani-san who's next to Tendo-san is the best evidence . She's a loyal member of the Yanagi Family . "

Everyone couldn't help but glance at Keimi Umetani .

Keimi responded with a smile .

The way she currently looked as she silently sat next to s.h.i.+gure didn't make her seem like one of the more powerful youngsters in her family at all . She looked more like a maid who was accustomed to serving s.h.i.+gure .

Some were curious about s.h.i.+gure's specific experiences, while others disdained the "low ability" s.h.i.+gure who appeared to be acting cool .

Yet s.h.i.+gure was only sitting there quietly with his eyes closed, remaining as calm as if he was a statue .

More and more people arrived on the luxury cruise s.h.i.+p .

n.o.buhiko indicated to the s.h.i.+p's captain that it was time to start the s.h.i.+p . He then looked at everyone gathered in the dining hall .

The seven major Yin Yang Master families, the three major samurai families, the two major ninja factions, and the Himiki judging clan… The tournament partic.i.p.ants from all the top-level factions had gathered on this luxury s.h.i.+p!

"How about we all introduce ourselves first? It'll be easier to discuss things after we get acquainted with each other," n.o.buhiko Kurosaki offered .

He then introduced himself and his tournament partner .

"I'm Shuntou Haruta . This is my Spirit-branded Retainer, Koyuri Moriya . " A handsome youth wearing jackets and long pants introduced himself after n.o.buhiko .

"I'm Natsuki Shuurin . This is my Spirit-branded Retainer, Yuuki Sekine . " A beautiful girl with heavy makeup, a black lace dress, and short dark-red hair introduced herself .

"I'm Masas.h.i.+ Tokukawa…"

"I'm Masao Yanagi…"

"I'm s.h.i.+nichirou Himiki…"

"I'm Uemon Yuzawa…"

Various people introduced themselves on this s.h.i.+p . Any one of these names would have caused a huge commotion on the s.h.i.+p that Seiji had been riding on .

"I'm s.h.i.+gure Tendo…" When s.h.i.+gure calmly introduced himself, something obviously changed in the atmosphere .

He was the famous "low ability" individual who successfully received teaching from the strongest member of the current strongest samurai family even though he was from a Yin Yang Master family… this type of event was considered a legendary miracle in the mystical society's highest circles!

Masao Yanagi of the Yanagi Family felt more than anyone that this was truly ridiculous . That was because he knew better than anyone else present what it meant to receive personal martial arts teaching from Ryuugou Yanagi, the head of the Yanagi Family, at such a young age .

Was s.h.i.+gure Tendo a genius? No, he was more like a demonic talent!!

Chapter 657: s.h.i.+gure Tendo is an unskilled thinker. Translator: imperfectluck Editor: Kurisu s.h.i.+gure Tendo was unskilled at thinking . He wasnt as smart as others in the same age group . To be rather blunt, his intelligence was somewhat low . Ever since he was young, he was considered a bit of an idiot . It would have been fine if he had only been average at Spiritual Abilities despite being the direct descendant of one of the seven major Yin Yang Master families, the Tendo family . The bad part was that the most basic spells that other children of the same age could learn so quickly would always take him more than ten times the amount of time to barely manage to learn . It was obvious that such a child like s.h.i.+gure Tendo wouldnt be well thought of . What made things even worse was the fact that s.h.i.+gure had a genius older brother—Raizen Tendo . Raizen was amazingly talented, to the point where high expectations were placed upon s.h.i.+gure from birth . Yet s.h.i.+gure turned out to be an idiot, making everyone greatly disappointed . The huge difference between the brothers increased the Tendo Familys condescension towards s.h.i.+gure . He was always looked down upon by everyone . Raizen had an arrogant att.i.tude due to his spoiled upbringing with everyone treasuring his talent . He viewed his idiotic younger brother as burden, and even humilitation . s.h.i.+gures father also felt that he had lost face because of such a stupid son and rarely treated s.h.i.+gure kindly . s.h.i.+gure, who wasnt too intelligent, wasnt very sensitive towards others condescension and ill will . But, not sensitive didnt mean that he didnt sense these emotions at all . s.h.i.+gure only remained silent towards all the negative att.i.tudes and words sent his way . He also tolerated his older brother and fathers nasty words for him without any reaction . s.h.i.+gure would only cry in front of the only person who treated him kindly—his mother . His mother continuously consoled him, encouraged him, and gave him advice . She told him not to hate his older brother, father, and other family members . s.h.i.+gure did his best to listen to his mothers words . He continuously tolerated his treatment and suppressed his hatred . Even if he was called low ability to his face, or people spat saliva on his face, he would only silently wipe away the saliva and remain polite . Not only that, he continued to work hard, work hard, and work even harder at cultivation… He felt that even if his growth was far slower than others, as long as he slowly reached the state where he could be considered excellent, he would finally obtain recognition . Yet… his mother left the Tendo Family . She was finally unable to withstand things in the Tendo Family . She had a heated argument with her husband and left the Tendo Family . Im sorry for leaving you behind by yourself… Before she left, she continuously apologized to s.h.i.+gure with tears streaming down her cheeks . s.h.i.+gure felt really bad about this as well . But, he didnt want to hear his mothers apologies . Instead, he felt that it was actually a good thing that she left this place which was so uncomfortable . Yet, he truly felt so uncomfortable inside . He felt so bad, far worse than the long years of insults and condescension sent his way . Yet, in front of his crying mother, s.h.i.+gure forced his emotions down and absolutely didnt allow himself to cry . After that, he never cried again—not a single tear . From then onwards, s.h.i.+gure completely withdrew into his own sh.e.l.l . He suppressed all his emotions and didnt show anyone any emotion apart from iciness . Days and months pa.s.sed just like this . Many years pa.s.sed, yet he calmly observed the pa.s.sing of the seasons in such a cold and emotionless state . Eventually, he faintly began to sense a wondrous realm . This was a realm that was completely indescribable… at least by s.h.i.+gures intelligence level . He could only silently feel it . One day, he suddenly entered a mystical state, feeling as if he had transformed into the void where everything had stopped yet was still moving… He faintly came into contact with a type of mystical power . s.h.i.+gure was deeply attracted by this mystical power and attempted to attract it into his own body, yet he had been unable to succeed . Until, one day, news arrived that his mother was gravely ill . His father gave him permission to go and visit her . This became the turning point of s.h.i.+gure Tendos life . His mothers family name just happened to be Yanagi . On that day, he entered the doors of one of the three major samurai families, the Yanagi Family home which had given birth to the greatest number of Sword Saints! Milord s.h.i.+gure, its almost time . s.h.i.+gure opened his eyes and stopped reminiscing on the past when he heard a gentle voice . A beautiful girl with dark purple hair and light golden eyes was smiling at him . She wore a light-colored dress and had slightly curly hair . Her eyes were half-open and there was a small mole next to her pink lips . Her smiling expression was extremely gentle, and she gave off an aura of being an obedient and beautiful girl . This beautiful girls name was Keimi Umetani . She was a Yin Yang Master from the Umetani Family, which was subordinate to the Yanagi samurai family . Just like how the major Yin Yang Master Tendo Family had subordinate samurai families, the major samurai Yanagi Family also had Yin Yang Master subordinate families . The Umetani Family was one such Yin Yang Master family subordinate to the Yanagis . Keimi was one of the most highly skilled Yin Yang Masters of her age in the Umetani Family . Ryuugou Yanagi, the family leader of the Yanagi Family, personally arranged to have her become s.h.i.+gures partner in the Bloodwine Ritual tournament . Logically speaking, s.h.i.+gures partner should have been from the Tendo Family or one of the Tendo Familys subordinate families . Yet, his partner was a female Yin Yang Master subordinate to the Yanagi Family… something must have happened that other people didnt know about . s.h.i.+gure himself didnt care who his partner was at all as long as she didnt drag him down . The car he was riding in reached the destination . s.h.i.+gure and Keimi got off the car and walked to a dock, where they boarded a luxurious cruise s.h.i.+p . Some people were already sitting down in the dining hall of this opulent cruise s.h.i.+p . Pleased to meet you for the first time, s.h.i.+gure-san and Umetani-san . Welcome aboard . Pleased to meet you for the first time, Kurosaki-san, s.h.i.+gure responded in a low voice . n.o.buhiko Kurosaki… he was the tournament partic.i.p.ant from the Kurosaki Family, as well as the host for this gathering on the cruise s.h.i.+p . After exchanging greetings, s.h.i.+gure and Keimi sat down at a table . A maid immediately brought them high-cla.s.s tea and confectioneries . n.o.buhiko told them to treat the s.h.i.+p as if this was their own home . s.h.i.+gure responded lightly, sipped some tea, and then closed his eyes and simply sat there . He had no intention of chatting with others . He wasnt skilled at chatting to begin with . He was in an unfamiliar location together with unfamiliar people . Behaving politely as a Tendo Family member should would be quite difficult for him . And since the host told him to act as if this was his own home, then he would . While his behavior couldnt be counted as friendly, it wasnt to the point of being rude . Everyone present on this luxury cruise s.h.i.+p already knew the rumors about s.h.i.+gure Tendo . They had various opinions of his behavior of not wanting to waste any time speaking to others and directly entering a state of meditation . Were those rumors real? Someone asked this question at the venue . Yes, theyre real, n.o.buhiko Kurosaki replied . Umetani-san whos next to Tendo-san is the best evidence . Shes a loyal member of the Yanagi Family . Everyone couldnt help but glance at Keimi Umetani . Keimi responded with a smile . The way she currently looked as she silently sat next to s.h.i.+gure didnt make her seem like one of the more powerful youngsters in her family at all . She looked more like a maid who was accustomed to serving s.h.i.+gure . Some were curious about s.h.i.+gures specific experiences, while others disdained the low ability s.h.i.+gure who appeared to be acting cool . Yet s.h.i.+gure was only sitting there quietly with his eyes closed, remaining as calm as if he was a statue . More and more people arrived on the luxury cruise s.h.i.+p . n.o.buhiko indicated to the s.h.i.+ps captain that it was time to start the s.h.i.+p . He then looked at everyone gathered in the dining hall . The seven major Yin Yang Master families, the three major samurai families, the two major ninja factions, and the Himiki judging clan… The tournament partic.i.p.ants from all the top-level factions had gathered on this luxury s.h.i.+p! How about we all introduce ourselves first? Itll be easier to discuss things after we get acquainted with each other, n.o.buhiko Kurosaki offered . He then introduced himself and his tournament partner . Im Shuntou Haruta . This is my Spirit-branded Retainer, Koyuri Moriya . A handsome youth wearing jackets and long pants introduced himself after n.o.buhiko . Im Natsuki Shuurin . This is my Spirit-branded Retainer, Yuuki Sekine . A beautiful girl with heavy makeup, a black lace dress, and short dark-red hair introduced herself . Im Masas.h.i.+ Tokukawa… Im Masao Yanagi… Im s.h.i.+nichirou Himiki… Im Uemon Yuzawa… Various people introduced themselves on this s.h.i.+p . Any one of these names would have caused a huge commotion on the s.h.i.+p that Seiji had been riding on . Im s.h.i.+gure Tendo… When s.h.i.+gure calmly introduced himself, something obviously changed in the atmosphere . He was the famous low ability individual who successfully received teaching from the strongest member of the current strongest samurai family even though he was from a Yin Yang Master family… this type of event was considered a legendary miracle in the mystical societys highest circles! Masao Yanagi of the Yanagi Family felt more than anyone that this was truly ridiculous . That was because he knew better than anyone else present what it meant to receive personal martial arts teaching from Ryuugou Yanagi, the head of the Yanagi Family, at such a young age . Was s.h.i.+gure Tendo a genius? No, he was more like a demonic talent!!