There was no need to rush into learning the Flying Felyne Sword Style, and the inn wasn’t exactly a suitable place for sword training anyway. So, Sherwin simply continued chatting idly with Seijuro ow.
It was a rare occasion to et a Felyne who had actually participated in real hunts with Hunters. His experiences intrigued not only Sherwin but also kept Klee ow and Sanji ow listening with rapt attention...
"Huh? Sanji, you’re back to life?"
Sherwin scooped up the little yellow cat who had sohow snuggled up to him without him noticing. While holding him, he gave him a full-service pampering, as a way to soothe the kitten deeply wounded heart.
Whether it was because Sherwin massage was just too comfortable, or because Sanji ow still hadn’t quite recovered from the blow to his spirit, he only rolled his eyes and then collapsed into Sherwin arms,
letting out soft whimpers as he enjoyed the touch of the Kato-style massage. anwhile, his ears perked up to keep listening to Seijuro ow tale of adventure.
Within Seijuro ow story, Sherwin heard many familiar nas, but also quite a few monsters and locations that were unfamiliar—even absent from the Hunter mory inheritance Sherwin possessed...
He wondered if they were content introduced only after his transmigration.
"...I perfected the Flying Felyne Sword Style after single-handedly defeating the Pink Rathian, ow.
The mont the style was completed, I inexplicably felt a summoning—like sothing was calling out to , asking whether I wished to see a broader world.
And by the ti I ca to my senses, I was already knocking on Master Sherwin door, ow."
As he told his tale, Seijuro ow maintained a "seiza" posture just like a true samurai.
Of course, due to the feline body structure, his seiza was more like a typical cat squat, but even so, he exuded a serious, disciplined air. This made the cute little "ow" he tacked on at the end of each sentence feel oddly out of place—but also sohow amusing.
However, Sherwin attention had long since drifted away from Seijuro ow contradictory charm.
"Challenged the Pink Rathian alone... and won..."
Sherwin lips twitched. As expected of the combat powerhouse from Rurouni Kenshin, not a support Felyne, but an actual Felyne Hunter?
In the Monster Hunter lore, the first Felyne to hunt solo ca before the introduction of Palicoes.
But since most Felynes weren’t as strong, they eventually beca partners to Hunters as companions. Yet, so extraordinarily gifted Felynes still managed to rise up as full-fledged solo Hunters.
It was clear—Seijuro ow was one of those genius Felynes.
But when Sherwin glanced over at Klee ow, who was shouting "Big Brother Seijuro is amazing, ow!" he suddenly felt that Seijuro ow combat power wasn’t all that shocking after all...
Co to think of it, in Sherwin inherited mories, whether it was Palicoes or Felyne Hunters, their "breeds" were never as colorful and diverse as Klee ow and the others. At most, they just differed a bit in body size.
So, was it that the golden finger had enhanced Klee ow and the others? Or was the world in Sherwin inherited mories not the sa one Klee ow ca from?
Either way, it was good news for Sherwin.
"Master Sherwin, may I boldly ask—what is the state of swordsmanship in this world, ow?"
After finishing his own story, Seijuro ow took the initiative to ask.
"I don’t actually know much about the sword styles of this world either. I only learned one technique that mainly focuses on thrusts."
Sherwin shrugged, then roughly explained to Seijuro ow the key points of Brook fencing style.
"Hmm, a very interesting style of rapier technique. But it doesn’t quite suit my style, ow." Seijuro ow picked up his tsuba-less tachi and casually perford a few thrusting moves.
"..."
Just from a simple explanation, he already grasped the essence of the technique... As expected of the genius slashing cat who created the Flying Felyne Sword Style on his own.
Seeing how sharp those few thrusts were, Sherwin was moved to tears.
Good thing they had already left the West Blue. If Uncle Buck saw this, he might be so crushed he’d retire on the spot...
Thinking that, Sherwin nervously yet expectantly opened his mouth: "Aside from swordsmanship, there another special power in this world that every strong person must master. It called Haki..."
After explaining the concept of Haki to Seijuro ow, Sherwin stared anxiously at the samurai cat before him—hoping he’d show off his talent again, but also afraid he’d get dealt another emotional blow.
"Haki, huh? Sounds like a very unusual power, ow." Seijuro ow was clearly intrigued. "Please, allow to experience it firsthand, ow!"
"Klee can do it too~ Klee can do it, ow!"
Still excited from the story, the little ragdoll bounced around waving her arms, volunteering with enthusiasm.
"Uh..." Seijuro ow was montarily stunned, but quickly returned to his serious deanor and nodded respectfully to Klee ow. "Then I shall trouble Princess Klee, ow."
"...Princess Klee..." The corners of Sherwin mouth twitched wildly. He had no idea how to even begin roasting that.
"Just call Klee, ow~" Klee ow clearly found the title awkward too and quickly waved her paws. Then she bit her paw and muttered in distress,
"Also, Klee only knows Observation Haki... I don’t know how to show it to Big Brother Seijuro, ow..."
It was only then that Sherwin noticed—Klee ow had been calling Seijuro ow "big brother" all along.
Since it wasn’t easy to tell a cat age after they reached adulthood, Sherwin had assud Seijuro ow was like in the manga—a full-on uncle.
But if Klee ow was calling him "big brother," then maybe Seijuro ow really was the sa Seijuro from the manga, just a younger version.
Considering Sanji ow and Klee ow were both younger than their original counterparts, it wasn’t entirely impossible.
It would also explain why Seijuro ow personality was so different from the world-weary Seijuro of the manga.
After all, Kenshin himself used to be the infamous Battosai when he was younger, a man-killing sword-drawing demon.
Of course, whether Seijuro ow was based on the manga character or not didn’t really matter. Sherwin shook his head and lightly patted the still-frowning Klee ow, gently reminding her, "Silly kitten, just cover your eyes and dodge Seijuro attacks."
"Oh, right!" Klee ow suddenly lit up, then used her two tiny paws to cover her eyes. "Klee ready, ow! Go ahead, Big Brother Seijuro!"
Seijuro ow glanced at Sherwin, who gave him a small nod of approval. Then he picked up his sheathed Kikyo Xian Dongyue and lightly but swiftly jabbed it toward Klee ow.
His strike was exquisitely controlled. Seijuro ow was confident that even a seasoned Felyne warrior wouldn’t be able to sense that attack by sound alone.
Yet, the little kitten in front of him, eyes covered, casually twisted her body and dodged it with ease.
Just as Master Sherwin said, ow!
Seijuro ow eyes lit up. He tested a few more quick strikes against Klee ow—every single one dodged just as effortlessly.
Of course, that was with Seijuro ow suppressing his power and speed. If he hadn’t held back, even if Klee ow sensed the attacks coming, she wouldn’t have had ti to dodge... she would’ve just gone straight into elental mode.
"It definitely a curious power—sowhat like ’mind eye,’ but still different, ow." Seijuro ow stopped attacking and gave Klee ow a respectful nod. "Thank you for the demonstration, ow."
"And now, Armant Haki... Sanji?" Sherwin lifted the limp yellow kitten still sprawled in his arms.
"Don’t bother . It just Armant Haki—you don’t need to move for that, ow..." Sanji ow lazily waved his paw, making no effort to get up.
Sherwin gave his tail a light pinch in annoyance, then extended his hand toward Seijuro ow, wrapping it in Haki.
"This is Armant Haki. You can scratch it with your claws or try cutting it with a blade."
"Then please forgive , ow."
The old-fashioned Seijuro ow didn’t draw his sword. Instead, he extended his claws and scratched the back of Sherwin hand a few tis, each scratch harder than the last.
Then he held Sherwin palm in both paws, squeezing and feeling it for quite a while before finally nodding and saying, "Many thanks, Lord Sherwin. I have finished examining it, ow!"
After speaking, Seijuro ow returned to a formal seated position, placing his sword horizontally in front of him and slowly closing his eyes... Most likely beginning a much more traditional sword ditation than Sherwin.
Sherwin didn’t disturb him. Instead, he picked up Klee ow and began petting both cats—one in each arm.
After a long while, there was finally movent from Seijuro ow side. He suddenly opened his eyes, then drew the sword placed in front of him. Monts later, the blade of Kikyo Fuyutsuki gradually beca shrouded in a layer of black...
Seijuro ow: "This seems pretty easy, ow."
Sherwin: "..."
Why does that line sound so familiar?
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