[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-bear-school-astartes":3,"chapter-bear-school-astartes-bear-school-astartes-chapter-201":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Bear School Astartes",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1619981,2087,"Chapter 201. Lady Butterfly","bear-school-astartes-chapter-201",201,"\u003Cp>Nojima Iizuka’s training was indeed rigorous, granting his body the instinct to execute techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before him, Lann seemed to have his posture broken due to [Climbing Carp], leaving him wide open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he himself was still a bit dazed, his body’s instincts had already shown through his sword blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Iwami Style: Climbing Carp] is swordsmanship that gradually disintegrates an opponent’s posture while parrying, followed immediately by—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Iwami Style: Lower Carp]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann’s armor prevented Iizuka from a single decisive strike, so his body instinctively chose to further disintegrate the opponent’s posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Lower Carp] continues to disintegrate the opponent’s posture with successive aggressive strikes following the fluent rebound of the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Iwami People liken this swordsmanship to a carp rushing down a waterfall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Iizuka instinctively used this move, he suddenly realized something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the speed at which his posture disintegrates... a bit too fast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young warrior’s eyes widened in astonishment, meeting Lann’s gaze of excited realization.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it was his first time witnessing such swordsmanship, his instincts as a Son of the Emperor quickly began to absorb the knowledge within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And by now, although he still couldn’t grasp how this swordsmanship was executed, when it came to countering it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He almost had some ideas!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tall body seemed to naturally lean back as the blade was repelled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was this seemingly natural lean back that allowed Iizuka’s later swung blade to graze past with just a hair’s breadth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With one swing missed, the young warrior had to retract his strength and regain his breath to maintain his state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of this gap, Lann’s boots, fitted with external plate armor, twisted forcefully, leaving deep impressions on the greenish soil ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A spiral force conducted from the toe upwards, integrating the power of various joints, turned Lann’s body into a vast, drawn bow!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tension meant energy storage! Spiral meant force storage! Until this power was released from the tip of the sword!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Clang!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iizuka struggled to defend, finally managing to block this strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The immense force severely distorted the warrior’s facial expression; he was hacked so that both feet left the ground, being pushed backwards!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until Iizuka buried his sword tip into the soil, leaving a fierce sword mark on the ground, stopping five meters away!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when the warrior regained his composure and raised his eyes to look at his opponent... he only saw a standard frontal slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"His posture... has recovered?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iizuka was utterly astonished at this moment, more shaken than being slashed away by Lann!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Swordsman who first saw [Climbing Carp], within two minutes of confrontation... broke the move?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the smile at Lann’s corner of the mouth was becoming ever more cheerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His idea of a countermeasure had worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the tight war space, using a significant movement move all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My posture doesn’t need you to break, in executing large movements, it naturally cannot maintain!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after this big movement strike, returning to the normal state, this process was generally completely within self-control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the stuttering feel granted by [Climbing Carp] mostly disappeared through this ’broken and then stand’ cycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inner astonishment made Iizuka lose his composure, he barely lifted his long sword in hand, completely forgetting any swordsmanship, only resorting to simple blocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swordplay confrontation, from another perspective, is a contest for opportunities.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more disadvantaged an excellent swordsman is, the more they should think.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For someone like Iizuka, whose mind is in chaos and only focuses on supporting the immediate, with no thought for follow-up responses, he’s only leading himself into a pit of failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it seemed luck favored this young warrior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann, after that previous major slash, had a Samurai Sword already chipped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when this frontal slash came towards Iizuka, it looked like he slightly overshot his step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a result, the blade intersected with Iizuka’s blocking blade right at that chink on his own blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crisp sound of blade breaking arose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iizuka, whose brain was muddled due to immense pressure, dazedly watched as a bright blade fragment flew into the air, descended diagonally, and embedded itself into the soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene briefly fell into silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Seems I’ve lost, after all, equal weapons truly can’t defeat you, Lord Nojima Iizuka.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The calm and sincere words shifted Lann’s impression from fierce to gentle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm... Hmm?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young warrior, with hair slightly disheveled, snapped back to his senses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Lann’s Samurai Sword had shortened by a section, while his own still-intact blade remained poised at Lann’s oncoming chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve won, Lord Iizuka.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lann smiled repeating, then disengaged from his battle stance and straightened up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You accurately seized the chink in my blade, your observation skills are commendable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are...?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iizuka opened his mouth, but couldn’t utter anything for a long time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He himself didn’t know if he instinctively aimed at the chink, but he was acutely aware of just how muddled his mind was before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To seize victory amidst that chaos of thought... he couldn’t believe he had that ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the other party had already given him an out, for the sake of his warrior reputation, it was best not to cause trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hesitating slightly, Nojima Iizuka pressed his lips together, loudly declared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lann has already... lasted through forty moves! The highest skilled among the ronin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When mentioning Lann ’lasting through’ several moves, Iizuka spoke with slight difficulty, feeling somewhat ashamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the Demon Hunter himself seemed rather serene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not offending others upon arrival, this is a practical philosophy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though unsure if Nojima Iizuka was the kind who couldn’t bear loss, he wasn’t willing to risk it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, he himself had already gained new swordsmanship knowledge from the preceding bout, rendering verbal victory or defeat insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Iizuka announced the result, Nogami Genji continued on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, return to the original spot in the Castle Town to rest, the accommodating supplies and the first round of this month’s rewards will be released tomorrow. Tonight, a live chicken will be sent over, as a celebration for passing today’s examination, please feel free to indulge.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ronin who passed the examination left in high spirits, preparing to return to their lodging.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And only after Lann’s figure completely disappeared at the corner of the manor wall did Nogami Genji, who had been watching his back, speak sharply to Iizuka.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you recall the state of that person after delivering the powerful downward slash, Iizuka?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I deeply apologize, my lord... I, I cannot.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nogami Genji disregarded Iizuka’s evidently embarrassed response, speaking to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That guy outwardly caught a breath, but his hand holding the sword did not exhibit any instability due to the brief eruption, having wielded a sword all my life, on this solitary point, I hold confidence. Do you know what this implies?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iizuka’s lips twitched slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A steady hand signifies that the strike was not due to some explosive technique employed by the opponent but was regular!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And if that power was indeed Lann’s baseline, it also signifies... from the initial sword exchange stage, he could effortlessly crush himself through sheer force!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Looks like you now comprehend the caliber of the individual you’ve enlisted, Iizuka.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden elderly woman’s voice intervened unexpectedly from the roof eaves of the courtyard house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inserting herself into the two men’s conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Nogami Genji and Iizuka, along with several warriors behind, displayed no surprise. Instead, they slightly bowed towards the direction of the voice in a matter-of-course greeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Butterfly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the roof above, a gaunt elderly woman with white, withered hair lounged at ease crossed-legged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her outfit was efficient, a short cape draped over her shoulders. In her hand rested a thin, long, shimmering kunai, toyed with like a plaything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet contrary to her relaxed action, her face appeared void of emotion, remaining wooden, making it impossible to discern her thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Enough idle talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She waved a hand towards the individuals beneath the eaves as a return gesture. Her sharp eyes pinned on Iizuka.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, tell me about his background.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1338,"2026-06-06T10:40:07.942Z",1,"novelbin.me","eba4e7bd666d08922c5c7a1bf2479a3f8d5bbc295420a9e7cdf0094f8ebacf48","bear-school-astartes-chapter-202","bear-school-astartes-chapter-300",1043,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fbear-school-astartes-cover.jpg"]