Chapter 229 - 206: An Inch Longer, An Inch Stronger
Iaijutsu, commonly referred to as the practice of responding to enemy attacks at any moment in daily life.
In all kinds of environments, no matter what posture one is in, one can smoothly counter attacks when faced with them, and this is the essence of Iaido.
The so-called Sword Drawing Skill utilizes the unique curve of the katana, allowing the sword to be drawn from its sheath with an effect similar to a bowstring launching an arrow, accumulating energy and then bursting forth.
However, it is definitely slower to draw the sword from its sheath and then slash compared to slashing with the sword already unsheathed. Hence, the greatest significance of Iaido Sword Drawing lies not in a head-on duel, but in situations where one party, while sitting opposite the other, suddenly draws their sword to attack, or when facing a surprise assault, they can draw the sword at the fastest speed to respond.
During regular Iaido practice, there is no sparring—it relies on imagination and movement practice. Therefore, Iaido is more about cultivating a tranquil mindset and an intimidating presence.
"Posture as majestic as Mount Fuji by the Eastern Sea, sword drawing as fierce as raging waves breaking against rocks.
Thrust as swift as gales felling large trees, the sheathing of the sword as quiet as a volcano ceasing its roar."
This is the presence and Sword Intent that Iaido seeks to harness!
At this moment, facing Wu, the Sword Master chose to use the Yonghusan Style’s Iaido Sword Drawing as the opening move. This cut might not be his quickest, but it certainly possessed the most powerful presence!
To Wu, the man wearing the Evil Spirit mask seemed like a demon that had emerged from Hell itself, with a sea of blood reaching to the skies.
The sudden flash of the sword was like the demon’s long tongue, with unbridled ferocity and burning deadly flames, seeking to lick his body.