The Sabozuku

Guard: someone grabbed the sword and schedule scripts of the sabozuku group.

Jumpei, a swordsman of the sabozuku group: what?

Reading out loud.

Once a young boy reaches the age of 10 his training begins and Ken was no exception.

Luka: That is the tradition of the sabozuku group. The Sabozuku group are the legal swordsmen of this era. They are the only group that do not participate in the bloodshed war happening in this era. It is not as if they are saints either, they used to participate in these wars until five decades ago when they made a deal with the provisional rulers to avoid the wars as long as they are being paid to do so.

Years ago, the war was so gruesome and unfair to the sabozuku group, they lost countless members and floors. Their best swordsmen and territories were lost. They were hopeless and insufferable because they kept fighting regardless. Then, a young man now known to history as a genius worked to create a sword style called "The legal sword style" alongside his fellow swordsmen. They were a part of the sabozuku group. This sword style came with rules and evolution.

The sword style was called the legal sword style because it incarnated a style called "senses". This style is more suitable for defense and protection rather than attack a style that shook the whole era at the time. It was unheard of. A sword style that prioritize defense over attack. Kyoko the genius. He and his fellow swordsmen thought of a way to defend themselves from the constant attack of the other groups.

When the sabozuku group heard of this, there were mixed feelings at first. But when Kyoko led his floor to victory with this style, the sabozuku group members were convinced. The enemies saw this style as a sensible yet unconventional one.

The senses incarnate sword style brought victory and so the sabo group ponder on how they could attack the other groups after they sent shiver down their enemies spines while defending themselves.

The sword style however could not be used, it needed some modifications so they could use it as an attacking style. Kyoko knew this, in fact he wanted this to happen. Kyoko hated the violent ways sword styles were being used. He thought the styles of sword fighting were being misused, he thought of it as a defensive took rather than a violence evoking tool.

The Sabozuku group could not do anything about it, they had to withdraw and stay at their territories. They became the legal swordsmen after the era groundbreaking deal, they avoid participating in the fights between the other groups, they were compensated for this.

They organized their territories to train for defense and protection, the individuals living in these territories are under their protection.

The other groups have long counted the sabo group out of the war. And at so, they got the name; "the legal swordsmen" since they were the only group the meiji era recognized and revered.

7 am. Tuesday, march.

(The C tier floor, sabo group territory at Tokyo)

Ken sabozuku, a young man about 16 standing next to his peers is discussing the topic that picked their interest; the sabozuku group's transfer.

The Sabozuku group transfer also known as the sabozuku group floor transfer is an annual event that takes place within the Sabozuku group.

I know the transfer sounds a bit scary, but it is for our sake, so we should not be afraid. Said Luka.

The wimp is speaking, said Nani. Rolling her eyes.

Luka: Nani, I know personally I should not be asking you this, just trust the process, I have no experience concerning it, but...

Nani: but?

Luka: I have information on it.

Nani: how do you always get information on things, you don't even know how to wield a sword beyond a one swing level. How come you know everything about being a swordsman? Tell me! I want to know too.

Luka chuckled, then sigh.

Luka: there's more to knowledge than violence. There are other things you use knowledge for, it is not just for swinging.

Nani: Resting her finger under her chin, she thought; is he saying I am stupid? What do you mean? She asked out loud.

Luka: don't worry about it.

Zay: so you are saying the transfer is going to happen soon?

Luka: yes, I guess about thirty hours from now. The heads must be discussing the results and the top students.

Ohari: oh. That's better, more time to rest.

Luka: unless...

Nani: unless what?

Luka: what is it again? Stop attacking my every word.

Zay: I don't know.

Ohari: don't worry, it will be fine.

Zay: yeah.

Ken: Luka. If it is starting soon, don't we have to finish our morning training first? Then the transfer resumes.

Luka: huh?

Ken: I am saying how are they going to judge us when they haven't seen our performance yet. We have to train first.

Luka: no, they will judge us on our six years records of performance.

A voice suddenly said: You students are expected to be at the training ground soon.

Ohari: it is starting now.

Nania: what?

Luka: I don't know, are we doing training first? That's odd, I thought they judge on records, maybe they are finally modernizing!?

Nania: hmmm.

Ken: You are not wrong, Luka. The training is in fact a demonstrative one, it is not our morning training that I mentioned, I said that to see how strong your stance is.

Luka: and?

You did not disappoint. You stick to books too much, Luka. It does have benefits and surprises after all. This is just one of them. By the way, this was announced while you were all sleeping. We are still going to be judged based on our records, this is just a replacement for our morning training.

Nania: okay, I see. Thinking out loud.

Smirking, ken left.

Luka: so he heard the announcement, at what time? He didn't sleep? Was he training all night and he still wants to train this morning? After the heavy training we did all day yesterday too? What a monster!

Luka: Gasp. Yes, that's ken, I should not be surprised. He is full of incredible feats, he does have surprises himself. I should have limited my ranting, he knew everything all along. I knew he was listening to me and I could have been careful, but I just never expected to be wrong.

Nania: so Luka, smiling gently, what's going to happen next. Am confused, this is pretty unusual. Closing her eyes she asked.

Luka: leave me alone, woman.

Luka walked away, clearly following ken.

Ohari: oh, we are being ignored.

Nania: sigh. That's why I hate him.

Ohari: I thought it was too much, but maybe you are right after all. Sigh. Let's go take care of ourselves.

Zay: you go, I have my own plans.

Ohari and Nania: what?

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