Grandma Chio and Sato stood facing each other wearing do-gi under their armor. It was not an official match so there were no referees but they decided to end it after three strikes. They bowed to each other and the fight started. Sato came running towards granny and tried to make an initial attack. But she was unable to make a strike. As grandma Chio managed to stop her sword and stroke her back . She took the lead in the first round. Sato was amazed yet didn't react much as it was only the first round. In the second round she decided to use her special technique. She made her own special flying fish attack, but granny chio stopped it using the Katsugi Waza Technique ( This provides a surprise attack by lifting the shinai over the initiator's shoulder before striking. Here a skillful use of the kensen and spirited attack is crucial for effective katsugi-waza or luring the opponent into breaking their posture ). Sato was astonished because she had never met someone as skilled as Grandma Chio. Her students and subordinates were cheering for her. Inoue didn't know what facial expressions to give, she was confused. She felt sad for Sato. Where as Hina was enjoying her green tea given by a random student.
Granny Chio ended the match with ippon uchi no waza (single strike technique) in the final round. Sato felt hopeless, as it was the first time she had lost so badly to someone she had just met. She bowed to Grandma Chio and went out crying. Grandma Chio stood back and smiled while staring at her. Inoue was about to go behind Sato but she stopped her saying "Icku Chan let her go. I think it's better to leave her alone for now. By the way you're visiting your grandma after a year but looking at your face I don't think, you are that happy to meet me . I think you've forgotten me " " No grandma I can never forget you even if I try. You are the only person I love the most in this world " Inoue replied jumping,and hugged her tightly. " Sorry granny for not greeting you properly earlier. But I can do this now. Nice to meet you grandma Chio . And thanks for having us." While they were hugging each other and smiling Hina scared them from behind. Grandma Chio nodded her head saying " Hina-chan you haven't changed at all."
Here Takemichi was lost. He was wandering here and there looking for everyone and suddenly he saw Sato crying alone. He ran to her and extended his handkerchief towards her . Sato looked at Takemichi and accepted his generosity. Then while wiping the tears away she asked "Where have you been till now?" "I was lost but you found me," he replied blushing. " Sato's eyes widened as she remembered something from the past. She stood up. While hugging him she wept bitterly. She asked "Do you also think I'm a bad kendo player? I can't do anything. right?" "Whoa, Sato give me some break to answer your questions. Calm yourself down first. Now tell me what happened? Takemichi asked as he pulled himself away from her and his voice was also trembling. His face was all red as he hugged a girl for the first time. Sato told him everything about how she lost to Inoue's grandmother, how she was unable to score even a single strike . Takemichi listened her patiently and then replied "Mmm, so you lost to Grandma. That's why you're feeling disappointed. I know kendo is the only thing you are the best at. This is what helps you to release all your anger, frustration and emotions. And you love to do it too, that's what Grandma Chio felt. It's when you first offered to fight her . She understood how good your skills would be. So, she agreed to fight you. She likes good and honest opponents. You lost because there must have been some reason behind it. Maybe you need to work on your techniques more." " Takemichi's words made Sato realize her mistake." You know Grandma Chio is a national level champion in kendo play. Therefore, she never fights anyone who doesn't deserve to be her opponent. But for me it's different. She knows very well that I hate kendo so whenever I come here to meet her she makes me her rival just to tease me " Takemichi said rubbing his back neck. "Thank you Gengi after listening to you I finally understood , Why Grandma Chio is the best and why I lost to her?" Sato smiled.
Inoue and granny Chio were talking to each other while smirking. Hina had made a new friend who was just as scary, beautiful and well behaved as her. So, she was enjoying another cup of green tea with her. Meanwhile, Takemichi and Sato entered the room. She went to Granny Chio and said "Grandma, can you teach me the proper technique to play kendo. I want to be a good fighter just like you. Please don't say no." Sato inclined her head in front of her . Granny Chio stood up, crossing her arms as she stared briefly at Sato. Finally she said "If you want to practice kendo with me you have to completely dedicate yourself to it. Just be yourself. Can you do that?" Sato was amazed to hear her . She raised her head and was overwhelmed too, she didn't say a word but simply nodded with a smile. Grandma Chio also beamed looking at her. Inoue and everyone else felt relieved too. "So, your practice will begin tomorrow for two weeks. Then we will have a match. So, are you ready?" "Yes mam" she said out loud.
" So, this place connects our world to where those evil guys came from. "Mr. Haruto was inside the cave where Minamoto used to live. After that crazy event happened and then Minamoto's sudden disappearance, this was bothering Mr. Takahashi a lot. Since then he has been searching for clues and the truth behind all these loads of crap. Because he knew well that Minamoto can't get away from Inoue not even in his dreams . So, he had already ordered one of his subordinates to confirm this . And was now looking for a way to bring Minamoto back to Inoue, away from the Bunny Land because he had already foreseen the future. That If he stays with Kabuto for some more time then it can bring a big disaster to there Land.
The next day granny Chio handed Sato a mop, a bucket and asked her to clean the floor of the kendo practice hall. "What is this? Don't you remember what you said the previous day. You were supposed to coach me and correct my mistakes in kendo, Right?" Of course I remember, that's what I'm doing. Your training has already been started from today and from now on…" Grandma Chio said, keeping both her hands on her waist. "huh....? Are you crazy what kind of training is this?" Sato shouted out loud as she didn't understand the use of a mop and bucket in Kendo. "If you don't want to do it, enjoy your summer holidays with others and then leave .Go back to your home and don't waste your precious time fighting me. she said, turning. Sato was scared as she doesn't wanted to leave her only chance of defeating her. For that she needed to train herself properly and Grandma Chio was the only person who could help her to correct her mistakes. So, she stopped her by saying "Wait, Grandma, sorry for my unreasonably cold behavior. But I promise that from now on I will do whatever you ask me to because I need to know my mistakes." And I'm not going back without defeating you." Her eyes twinkled up. Seeing her insistence, she smiled and said, "Call me master?" Her words really touched her, her face lit up again, and she replied out loud "Roger Master". She started mopping the floor here and there. Inoue and Takemichi they both stood speechless. And as usual, Hina was enjoying her green tea with her new friend Roko. Who was beautiful, smart, and scary just like her.
Roko enrolled in Granny Chio's kendo school last year just because she wanted to control her anger. And Granny Chio was also helping her with that.
"Icku-chan..." Grandma Chio called out Inoue as stepped towards her. "Yes, Grandma? Do you need anything?" She replied "No! No! I just want to talk to you privately. Like grandma like granddaughter, shall we?" She asked. " "Of course Grandma. I want to talk to you a lot too." "Okay then shall we go to our favorite place?" said Granny Chio, pulling Inoue's hand. "Takemichi, we'll be back in a while, please take care of Sato. She's working really hard," Inoue informed Takemichi as she left. "Ah sure..." he replied nodding.
They went to the roof, Inoue stepped forward and stood near the railing. She smiled looking at the village. "Grandma, this city looks so beautiful from this angle, doesn't it?" "Absolutely Icku Chan" She spoke coming from behind with a wide smile on her face.
" Mrs, Inoue Your order is here, sorry for the delay "A delivery boy called Grandma Chio to receive the parcel." Yes, I'm coming! "Takemichi replied because of Granny Chio's absence. As he walked towards the door carrying the stamp. He saw Fuji holding the parcel. "Fuji, what are you doing here and why in that outfit ? " Takemichi was astonished to see him. "Takemichi? Wait, don't tell me Mrs. Inoue is Inoue's grandmother" He was also very surprised and bewildered. "That means Hina must be here too." Just a thought of meeting Hina again made him blush . Takemichi received Granny Chio's order and welcomed him to join them . "Fuji, did you take a job as a delivery man here just because you can't face Hina. So, you are going to stay here for all your life, how sad " He faked his tears " Takemichi what are you saying I'm only going to be here until the end of our summer vacation . And this outfit is not mine. Its Botan's, last night I ate all of his chocolate pudding without even asking him . So, it's his way of punishing me, he asked me to wear his uniform and work for two days at his place" " Oh, so you're not a delivery man here? And you're not hiding from Hina? Man it's no fun" Takemichi sighed. " So, you wanted me to leave tokyo forever ? " Fuji screamed in anger. Takemichi took him straight to the kendo practice hall where the other members were present. He waved his hands towards them saying , "Hey, look Hina, Sato who did I bring?" They turned around "Its Fuji". "Fuji?" Sato walked closer to them. "Gengi, where did you find him ?" she queried. " When Hina came close to him. His face turned red and he was about to faint due to nervousness. Takemichi wanted to help him, so he made an excuse that he wanted to talk to Sato about something important in private. He pulled her hand and took her to another side. Sato was bewildered yet happy. Fuji was shocked, his heart was beating faster than before. "I don't think you have anything to say to me. So I'm going to enjoy my Japanese green tea ." There was no facial expression on Hina's face as she said this. Fuji was disappointed as she turned around but he wanted to be with her for even a while, so he dared to ask her "Hina c-can I join your tea party too?" His voice was quavering. She stared at him for a few minutes then answered "Sure". Takemichi was marking the two of them from a distance, his enthusiasm didn't last for long . "Idiot, I didn't leave you to join her at the tea party." "Gengi, so what do you want to talk to me about? " Sato asked, making a charming face. " Ah, I wanted to say that you are not concentrating on your work. You need to wipe the floor properly" Takemichi replied teasingly. After hearing that, Sato got furious, she gave him a triple kick. Then walked away as if nothing had ever happened. " Do I look like a punching bag to you...?" Takemichi murmured laying in the ground...
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Inoue was enjoying the beautiful view of the village. Granny Chio came up to her and, placing her hand on her shoulder, she asked "Icku-chan, is everything okay?" Inoue's eyes widened and a tear rolled down. When no one else understood her pain she was bearing since that terrible incident. Her Grandma read her mind just by seeing her face.