Chapter 15

In 1874 (Meiji 7), after bidding farewell to Bishu, Shin looked for his destination, Tokyo. The night before his departure, the two of them drank together for the entire evening.

"Shin, you're leaving tomorrow, don't forget to inquire about our foolish disciple's whereabouts," Bishu, who had drunk four or five bottles of sake, was slightly tipsy, his face showing signs of intoxication.

"Of course, we haven't heard from Kenshin since January 1868 (Keio 4/Meiji 1). But since he is our disciple, he probably hasn't died on the battlefield. He's likely wandering somewhere. After all, he didn't come out of seclusion for power or status; we all know that," Shin put down his sake cup. Although he wasn't much of a drinker, Shin was still quite lucid, though standing up was a bit difficult.

"Yes..." Mentioning Kenshin, Bishu fell into a reverie. After a long while, Bishu sighed, "Shin, if you encounter Kenshin this time, have him come back to test his qualifications to inherit the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryu. When he left, he hadn't even learned the Kuzuryu Sen or the secret technique, Tenshu Ryu Sen. It's unfortunate for Kenshin to have gained a reputation with half-baked sword skills. His fame will attract many skilled swordsmen to challenge him. If he encounters an opponent of equal or slightly higher skill, Kenshin might struggle without the secret techniques."

"Don't worry, Bishu. I'll definitely have him come back to train. I still have many techniques to teach him. I'll bring him back and give him a good workout," Shin said confidently, tapping his chest, silently mourning the intense training Kenshin would endure. O(∩_∩)O~

In May 1874 (Meiji 7), Tenshin Shin said goodbye to Bishu Seijuro and headed to Tokyo.

The society was still chaotic during this period. On his way to Tokyo, Shin encountered many troubles, not only from bandits who robbed for a living but also from corrupt police officers who found various reasons to harass him. Since the police system was newly established, many flaws had yet to be corrected. Shin didn't think these police officers deserved to die for their wrongdoings, but he wouldn't let them off easily either. A strike with the back of his sword, Kikyo Sen, was enough to put them out of commission for months.

As for the bandits... Shin had long considered them mere practice for real combat, showing no mercy, cutting down each one and leaving no survivors to spread his whereabouts. There were no particularly noteworthy incidents on his journey, and overall, Shin successfully arrived in Tokyo.

Upon reaching Tokyo, the first thing Shin did was find a place to stay. Shin didn't want to sleep under a bridge at night, a task he thought was better suited for Kenshin. If he had the ability to create better living conditions, he preferred a more comfortable life. Shin spent a long time considering what to do in Tokyo. Although money and other resources were free in the Infinite Heart, Shin couldn't just stay in Tokyo and spend without doing anything, as such behavior would easily arouse suspicion from the police and neighbors. After running various departments and smoothing things over with merchants, Shin...

Ten days later, Shin opened his first tofu shop in Tokyo, naming it Tenshin Tofu Shop. Using the ingredients provided by the Infinite Heart, Tenshin Tofu Shop became extremely popular upon opening. Tofu was a beloved and common food in Japan at the time. During this period, Shin's tofu shop attracted many customers, and he even saw Katsura Kogoro, who hadn't appeared in the original story, bringing the young Kaoru Kamiya to buy tofu.

During this time, Tokyo was relatively peaceful, with no major incidents. The only notable event was when the Sword Abolishment Edict was issued, and many people expressed their dissatisfaction through riots. These rioters were mostly social scum who relied on their swords to extort civilians. Some who caused trouble at Shin's shop were directly thrown into the police station with broken limbs.

Due to the edict, Shin couldn't carry a sword when he went out, which made him feel very uncomfortable. However, the wise Shin found a way to conceal his sword. He crafted a top-tier katana and hid it in a cane, which could be detached by twisting a mechanism, turning it into a cane sword. While it couldn't match the Kikyo Sen in performance, it was convenient to carry and hard to detect, and it could easily cut through an opponent's weapon in a fight.

Time flew by, and it was now December 1877 (Meiji 10). Over the years, Shin had become familiar with his neighbors. Using his ki control, Shin concealed his aura well, and only Katsura Kogoro could sense his true strength. Shin even sparred with Katsura Kogoro and found him to be a formidable opponent, even surpassing the likes of Saito Hajime. Katsura Kogoro's empty-handed sword-grabbing technique was astonishing. At the beginning of their sparring, Shin held back, but Katsura Kogoro almost disarmed him with the Hiten Katsurin-ryu's secret technique, Tsubame Gaeshi.

After that, Shin didn't dare to be careless and used 80% of his strength under a weighted condition to defeat Katsura Kogoro. However, Katsura Kogoro, who believed in using the sword to save lives rather than kill, ultimately died on the battlefield. Carrying a wooden sword with the intention of saving lives on a battlefield filled with death was simply inappropriate. Despite Shin's attempts to persuade his friend before he went to war, a true swordsman's beliefs couldn't be easily swayed by a few words. The recent incidents involving the Battosai's killings made Shin realize that the main plot was beginning, and it was time for his disciple to arrive...

Current Status:

Heart Coins: 1200

World: Rurouni Kenshin

Name: Shin (Liu Tianyin)

Gender: Male

Physical Attributes:

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

Detailed Attributes:

Strength: 87 (10) - Affects burst strength, pure strength, and strength beyond limits.

Agility: 94 (10) - Affects speed, reaction time, and intuition.

Stamina: 90 (10) - Affects endurance, recovery speed, and the ability to withstand certain techniques.

Skills: Swordsmanship - Ki Control - Tenshin Kenjutsu

Heart Powers Acquired:

Killing Heart LV2: Does not waver in most situations when killing others, has resistance to some illusions, and gains minor recovery from killing.

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

Calm Heart LV1: Daily life can cultivate one's character, has resistance to some illusions, and can gain the favor of ordinary people.

Other powers not yet activated.

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