While spears are no longer used in modern times, spear techniques had been passed down to bayonets. In fact, when Japan adopted the Western military tech during the Meiji era, they also adopted the bayonets. To establish the bayonet techniques, the ancient Japanese spear techniques were used as reference Rei-chan said.
That means, our Kuromiya style is no longer suitable for the times?
Kuromiya-san asks with a straight face.
As for the martial arts used in real combat, then I’m sorry. In the age of firearms, spears will never be a mainstream weapon
Rei-chan made it clear.
If we’re talking about the preservation of tradition when passing down an old form of martial arts to the modern world, then it makes sense. Kuromiya-sama’s spear fighting cannot be used in actual combat anymore I think that it’s great that you can use Qi techniques, but you don’t need a spear to use them, right?
Kinoshita-san said with a smile.
If you have to use your spear, then don’t you think that you’re limiting the range of your techniques? If I were you, then I would consider something more practical
Kinoshita-san looked at the training spear at her hand.
For example, it doesn’t have to be a spear at all. Something else that’s not weird for a girl of your age to bring. let’s see, for example, a parasol, or lacrosse racket, or anything that’s long enough. Its inside can be reinforced for combat by inserting special metals and other materials, and if you carry that kind of weapon, then you can use the techniques you learned for your spear She says with a smile.
What’s left is to bring it calmly like me, even though the average person won’t know what those are
Kinoshita-san puts the training spear to the ground and retrieved her flail she put down at the flowerbed of the courtyard.
A heavy weapon with a chain and iron bridge chimes when lifted.
I’m also careful with its color. It’s to make sure it doesn’t look like a weapon at a glance
I see so that’s why it has pink and blue line patterns.
That’s enough to deceive most people.
If you want to use your skills in the real world, then adapt to the real world. No country’ll allow you to carry a spear nowadays
Kinoshita-san laughs.
Kuromiya style spear fighting only has its historical value as an old martial art.
They have to consider a lot of things for the modern age.
I understand what you’re trying to say
Kuromiya-san looks down and said.
Motoko-ojousama
Mikuriya-san looks at her master worriedly.
But, you can’t be convinced deep inside? Even after seeing the results
Rei-chan speaks gently.
There’s also a way to make Kuromiya-sama’s spear technique into a sport and spread it to the public. But you need to modify the original spear techniques to make them acceptable to the modern public. The spear style passed down to the Kuromiya house for generations can’t be used as a sport by ordinary people That’s true.
We need to cut down the foundation as a military art, which is the art of killing the opponent.
Fujimiya-san, are you saying that Kuromiya style should cease to exist?
Kuromiya-san asks intensely.
That’s not the case. If you want to continue to preserve the Kuromiya style, then decide for yourself on what form you’d like to leave it
Rei-chan speaks clearly.
There’s a method of passing down the techniques from the ancestors to their grandchildren and leaving the future to them, just like how the Kuromiya house did
And the grandchild is Kuromiya Motoko-san.
Kuromiya Motoko-san and Mikuriya Kurumi-san were the only ones who learned the Kuromiya style spear fighting from the previous generation.
Motoko-san intends to pass down the same Edo period technique to her child and grandchildren.
There’s also the option of just leaving the decision of what to do with the technique to the offspring.
As of now, it’s only Kurumi and me who actively learned the spear techniques in the Kuromiya house. Many in our family are bitterly disappointed with us. I was once told directly that to maintain the appearance of our noble family, I should abandon my spear Kuromiya-san said.
I feel like if things continue, I’ll be forbidden to practice the spear in the Kuromiya house. Furthermore, I’m a woman, and so I’ll be married off to another family, and I don’t think they’ll allow me to teach the spear to the heir of the Kuromiya main house Meaning, it’s highly likely that the passing down of the spear fighting style will stop in Kuromiya Motoko-san’s generation.
Therefore, I sought to become Kuromori-sama’s concubine and have a child that can carry the Kuromiya name and pass down the art to him
If she’s a concubine, then she can’t get married officially, and so her surname as Kuromiya-san won’t change.
Even her child will also inherit the Kuromiya name.
I can understand how you feel, but don’t you think that’s a bit too selfish?
Misuzu who listened to Kuromiya-san’s story speaks up.
That’s.Misuzu-sama’s right, but I also am at my wits’ end
But, everything you said is only for your convenience! It’s annoying that you bring your troubles to our home
Misuzu insisted.
i’m sorry
Kuromiya-san fell on her knees.
Ojou-sama
Mikuriya-san tries to rush over to her master.
For now, that’s it.
Kuromiya-san finally reached her defeat.
The problem is what’s ahead.
Hm.
!
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Dolly and Anna came to the courtyard before I noticed them.
Dolly lifted the practice spear Kinoshita-san put on the ground.
Could it be that those girls want to fight with those spears?
Nei said.
Well, I guessed so. Watching the fight got them excited
Anya said and went to the courtyard.
I’ll play with this girl, can you lend me a spear?
Anya told Kuromiya-san
Anya-san, you have experience in spears?
I’m okay going for another fight
Rei-chan and Kinoshita-san said.
I just want to teach these girls something. I learned the basics of stick fighting from Kyouko-sama after all
Anya said, took the training spear from Kuromiya-san, and swung it to check the balance.
Dolly did the same.
It’s so important that I had to teach them this today
Anya?
Earlier, the girl who was getting along with the girls. Oh, it’s you. Sorry, but can you give those girls a wave to cheer them up?
Anya spoke to Agnes who’s indoors.
Okay, Dolly-chan! Go for it!
Dolly-chan! Good Luck!
Agnes and Luna waved at Dolly with a smile.
It’s probably Dolly’s first time to have someone cheering for her.
She looks confused but she looked at Agnes and the girls and waved her hand.
Well then, let’s begin
Anya said. Rei-chan;
Then, READY. GO!
This time, she used English to start the fight.
Haa!
First, Anya went to Dolly, going for a strike.
Hyau!
Dolly avoids it, turns quickly, and tries to go to Anya’s back.
Guh!
Anya dodged, but she’s at a disadvantage.
As expected of Dolly who swings the drill spear regularly.
She’s much better than Anya when it comes to using the spear.
Ei!
Woah, Anya throws a shuriken to Dolly.
Dolly uses the tip of the spear to brush off the shuriken and close the gap in one fell swoop.
Chaisaa!
Oh, Anya can’t avoid this one.
Yet, as everyone thinks that way.
Pigii?
Dolly stopped moving.
Anya;
She’s holding a pistol in her hand, where did she take that from?
Furthermore, the muzzle is.
It’s pointing not at Dolly but at Agnes who’s inside the mansion.
Mguii!
Dolly’s sister, Anna tried to rush at Anya, but.
Eishotto!
Kinoshita-san moved in and subdued Anna.
Dolly remains frozen.
Okay, that’s enough
Anya lowers her pistol.
That’s good enough, these girls should know that by now