Chapter 13

Xunxin felt that the current situation was extremely troublesome. He definitely couldn't kill all the members of the two Shinsengumi squads, especially not Saito Hajime and Okita Souji. Otherwise, the future plot would completely collapse. The unknown is always the greatest variable, and Xunxin didn't want to risk cutting down these two people, which could lead to future mission failures. However, breaking through the encirclement while minimizing injuries and not harming Saito Hajime and Okita Souji was still very difficult.

After all, Saito Hajime's Yatotsu and Okita Souji's Shukuchi posed significant threats to Xunxin. Although Okita Souji's combat ability was limited by his tuberculosis, if he used his extremely powerful Shukuchi to fight Xunxin to the death, it would still be very dangerous. Saito Hajime's Yatotsu is a destructive thrusting sword technique; even with the protection of the wind coat, a direct hit would still cause bone fractures. Adding to this, the other Shinsengumi members, who were also skilled, were still formidable opponents even after a fierce battle and significant physical exhaustion.

"This person has a strong smell of blood. Everyone, be careful."

Saito, with his wolf-like keen sense of smell, detected the blood on Xunxin's sword from his previous killings. He led his subordinates to slowly move towards Xunxin. Okita Souji seemed to have recovered some of his strength and also drew his sword, preparing for battle. Seeing the tension in the air, Xunxin's brow twitched.

"Hey, I'm just passing through. Can you let me through?"

Xunxin tried to resolve the situation peacefully, but in this era, people still believed in force, and the Shinsengumi wouldn't believe that a swordsman who had just killed someone was just passing through.

"Do you think you can escape the Shinsengumi's pursuit with such a poor excuse?"

Saito Hajime bluntly rejected Xunxin's proposal.

"The smell of blood on you might not be detectable by others, but as a Shinobi Wolf, I can smell it, the extremely strong smell of blood on you."

Saito Hajime raised his unnamed Japanese sword, the starting stance of the true Yatotsu.

"I will take your head, as the captain of the Shinsengumi's Sixth Squad, Saito Hajime."

With that, Saito Hajime charged at Xunxin at an extremely high speed. The sound of the sword tip tearing through the air made Xunxin's eyes light up.

"Ya, ya, are we fighting again? Young people these days..."

Saito's Yatotsu alone wouldn't pose much of a threat, despite its impressive power. Seeing Saito's Yatotsu strike, Xunxin waited until the sword was thrust and then drew his sword.

The Iki Tenken-ryu's sword-drawing technique, enhanced by the Shin Kusoku Kai, was much faster than Saito's Yatotsu. A crescent-shaped blade of light flashed across Saito's sword, and he was sent flying back along the same path, a piece of his blade flying into the air and landing a few meters away.

"Impulsive."

"Captain," "Saito," ... a group of people immediately rushed to support Saito Hajime. "This person is very powerful, and I alone find it difficult to defeat him." Saito Hajime, who was not injured, discarded his broken sword and drew a new one from his waist. "All members of the Sixth Squad, we must capture this person." Hearing Saito's words, over ten people charged at Xunxin.

"Saito, I also..." Okita Souji also intended to send his subordinates, but he was interrupted by Saito.

"No, Souji. Your condition is not good, and you can't kill this person." Saito still refused Okita Souji's help, giving Xunxin a good opportunity to defeat them one by one.

Facing over ten swordsmen, it wasn't a problem for Xunxin. Even if he didn't want to reveal his most distinctive technique, the Ki Rin Zan, the difference in strength was so great that even without drawing his sword, these swordsmen couldn't defeat Xunxin.

"Tonbo, Kesa-giri and Gyaku-kesa-giri..."

The ability to read moves in a group battle is the secret of the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu's ability to fight multiple opponents. The Iki Tenken-ryu, derived from the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu, is no exception. Reading the gaps in the opponents, Xunxin rushed into a group of three, swinging his sword with the scabbard. The three felt a massive force hit their abdomens, sending them flying five meters away, unable to stand up for a while.

Xunxin then kicked a swordsman of similar build, followed by a left-handed swing of the scabbard to knock another person away. He raised the scabbard over his head and drew his sword with his right hand, using the back of the blade to knock down another person, the force of the blow shattering the cobblestones on the ground. Holding the sword and scabbard, Xunxin used the Ki Ranryu with both hands. The doubled attack made it impossible for anyone to approach him from the front, as evidenced by the other Sixth Squad members lying on the ground, except for Saito Hajime.

"Who else wants to come and fight me, or will you let me pass?" Xunxin sheathed his sword and looked at the retreating Shinsengumi members.

Saito Hajime didn't back down after hearing Xunxin's words: "The first rule of the Shinsengumi is never to violate the code of the samurai." He raised his sword with his left hand again.

"Again with that move? You should know it won't work on me."

"Then, what about me?"

Okita Souji, holding the Kiku-ichimonji, stepped forward. "No, Souji, you..." Saito tried to stop Souji but was interrupted.

"It's fine, Saito. Don't worry about me. I've recovered a lot, and I should be able to fight. Besides," Okita Souji moved his body, "it's rare to encounter such a skilled opponent. If I back down now, I'll regret it for the rest of my life."

With that, Okita Souji's figure instantly disappeared from his original position and reappeared in front of Xunxin. Shukuchi, Okita Souji's ultimate technique, with its near-supernatural speed, approached the opponent at a speed that was difficult for the human eye to catch. However, Xunxin was even faster. Drawing his long sword, the two crescent-shaped blades collided, and Okita Souji was easily deflected by Xunxin.

"Shukuchi is indeed an impressive technique, but my speed, strength, and endurance are all greater than yours. Your Shukuchi is useless against me." Xunxin, holding his sword, slowly approached Okita Souji, who had stood up, the blade gleaming with a cold blue light, his powerful sword aura and killing intent intimidating the Shinsengumi members.

"Souji, it looks like we need to fight together."

Saito's true Yatotsu was already in position, and Okita Souji stood up, raising his sword over his head.

"Right now!!!"

The two charged at Xunxin. The straight thrust of the Yatotsu was not much slower than Shukuchi, and Okita Souji deliberately synchronized his speed with Saito's, slightly slower than Saito, so that they almost simultaneously attacked Xunxin. If it were an opponent of Saito's level, this attack would likely decide the battle, but against Xunxin and someone of the level of Himura Kenshin, these two were not enough.

Seizing the slight gap between the two, Xunxin drew his Kikyo Sen Mikkazuki and deflected their swords at high speed. He then swung the scabbard with his left hand, striking both of them in the chest, sending them flying. Saito was still capable of fighting, but Okita Souji, already suffering from tuberculosis, was knocked to the ground, coughing and spitting blood.

"As you can see, you cannot defeat me. Do you still want to stop me, or do you plan to stay here?"

Looking at the fallen Okita Souji and his Sixth Squad members, and seeing Xunxin's unharmed state, Saito couldn't let the Shinsengumi's elite die here. Saito quickly made his decision: "You can go."

Saito turned and helped Okita Souji up, no longer paying attention to Xunxin. Xunxin knew Saito's character; letting him go was already the last line. So, Xunxin didn't hesitate, knowing that if the Shinsengumi sent reinforcements, he would be the one left behind. Taking this opportunity, Xunxin immediately left.

"Souji, are you okay?" Saito, seeing Xunxin walk away, sighed in relief and quickly checked on Okita Souji. Although Saito didn't want his subordinates to continue attacking, he was also prepared for the possibility that Xunxin might suddenly attack. Saito's hand, seemingly relaxed, was actually ready to use the Yatotsu Zero, and he could immediately use his ultimate technique to fight Xunxin to the death if necessary.

"I'm fine, Saito. Cough, but we were completely defeated this time." Okita Souji's face was pale, and he spoke in a broken voice, but with Saito's help, he managed to stand up.

"Yes... Unfortunately, we don't know this person's background. But I will remember this face. One day, I will challenge him again..."

Current status:

Heart Coins: 800

World: Rurouni Kenshin

Name: Xunxin (Liu Tianyin)

Gender: Male

Physical Attributes:

Physical strength is about seven times that of an average person.

Detailed Attributes:

Strength 75 (10) - Affects burst strength, pure strength, and strength beyond limits.

Agility 80 (10) - Affects speed, reaction time, and intuitive strength.

Stamina 76 (10) - Affects endurance, recovery speed, and the ability to withstand certain techniques.

Skills: Swordsmanship - Iki Tenken-ryu

Acquired Heart Powers:

Killing Heart LV1+: Does not waver in most situations when killing others, has some resistance to certain illusions, and gains a small amount of recovery from killing.

Compassion Heart LV1: Compassion is a necessary trait for a strong person, has some resistance to certain illusions, and gains a small amount of recovery from helping others.

Other powers not yet activated.

PS: Requesting recommendations, collections, and reviews.

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