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But Chen Anxia never expected that he would end up being entangled with Ooka Momiji.
The reason is that Chen Anxia won the Satsuki Cup by overwhelming his opponents, even shutting them out completely, leaving them unable to even take a single card.
Naturally, Ooka Momiji, who was regarded as the 'next karuta queen candidate', was no exception. She had no chance to fight back in Chen Anxia's hands and was crushed by Chen Anxia.
It's no exaggeration to say that during the match against Chen Anxia, Ooka Momiji felt as if she had fallen into a bottomless abyss of darkness.
It was a feeling of helplessness where no light could be seen, no hope could be felt, and only a cold despair could be experienced.
Not only Ooka Momiji, but everyone who competed against Chen Anxia, and even those who watched Chen Anxia's matches, had similar feelings.
As a result, that year's Satsuki Cup also had many other names, such as "One Person's Competitive Karuta", "Despair Cup", "The Darkest Day of Island Nation's Competitive Karuta", and so on.
As a result, Chen Anxia has gained many titles in the Japanese karuta world.
The Great Demon King, the Child of Darkness, the King of Another Land...
Among them, the most widely known title in the Japanese karuta world is 'God of Competitive Karuta'.
That's right, Chen Anxia was directly dubbed a god in that year's Satsuki Cup.
Anyone who witnessed Chen Anxia's performance in that Satsuki Cup would have no doubt about this title.
In their eyes, Chen Anxia was an unattainable and invincible 'God of Competitive Karuta' standing atop the dome of the Hyakunin Isshu world.
What they didn't know was that Chen Anxia, known as the 'God of Competitive Karuta,' participated in that year's Satsuki Cup entirely because of Hattori Heiji's spur-of-the-moment decision.
Of course, Heiji Hattori didn't know at the time that his impromptu idea would create a legend in the world of Hyakunin Isshu.
Because of this legend, the Satsuki Cup, which has always been held on a fixed date every year, was postponed by one day.
The darkest day for competitive karuta in Japan has become a taboo in the world of hyakunin Isshu (one-hundred-person island poetry).
After that, Ooka Momiji became attached to Chen Anxia, and whenever she had time, she would use the excuse of a competition to find Chen Anxia to practice competitive karuta.
In Ooka Momiji's opinion, there is no better opponent to practice against than the 'God of Competitive Karuta'.
Although the process may involve unimaginable feelings of helplessness and despair, the insights and gains afterward are also unimaginable.
Not long ago, after practicing with Chen Anxia for the past two years, Ooka Momiji finally unleashed her accumulated skills and reached a new level of prowess, the level of the reigning champion of competitive karuta.
Having reached this level, Ooka Momiji finally gained confidence and made up her mind that this time, she must witness the true strength of the God of Competitive Karuta.
Pandora's box belonging to Chen Anxia has been opened once again...
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Chapter 401 Chen Anxia's Challenge, The Storm Before Parting! (Please Subscribe!)
Kaifang Academy High School.
Chen Anxia and Hua Sheng deliberately chose to return to school during class time.
At this time, most students are in class, so even if some students spot Chen Anxia, it won't cause a big commotion.
After returning to school, Chen Anxia and Hua Sheng went directly to the principal's office.
Before coming, Chen Anxia had already arranged a time to meet with the principal.
Chen Anxia returned to Gaifang Academy's high school this time to complete the transfer procedures.
Nearly three years have passed since the mysterious case at the ski resort, and Chen Anxia calculates that the time for the official plot to begin is getting closer and closer.
Previously, Chen Anxia was in the stage of accumulating experience and reputation, so he did not have any special requirements about where he studied.
However, in order to better complete the world mission, Chen Anxia must transfer to Teitan High School in Tokyo, which is also the high school that Shinichi Kudo attends.
Transferring schools is not easy for ordinary people, especially in high school.
For Chen Anxia now, transferring schools is not a difficult task.
Before returning to Kaifang Academy, Chen Anxia had already met with the principal of Teitan High School.
When he learned that Chen Anxia was coming to study at Teitan High School, he agreed without hesitation, and his face was filled with excitement and joy.
The reason for this is Chen Anxia's current fame and reputation.
Once the news of Chen Anxia joining Teitan High School spreads, the school's reputation will definitely rise to a new level.
Moreover, Chen Anxia's grades are not bad, and he is fully capable of passing the Teitan High School's assessment, so he is not afraid of outsiders gossiping.
How could the principal of Teitan High School possibly disagree with something that was entirely beneficial and without any drawbacks?
Of course, the principal of Gaifang Academy did not want Chen Anxia to transfer schools, but he supported Chen Anxia's decision, and the whole process went very smoothly.
After completing the necessary transfer procedures, Chen Anxia used his mobile phone to arrange a meeting between Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha.
The kendo dojo where the Kendo Club of Kaifang Academy High School is located.
Chen Anxia and Hua Sheng arrived here first, waiting for Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha to arrive at their appointment.
Before transferring schools, Chen Anxia wants to do something she has always wanted to do but never had the chance to.
Upon receiving Chen Anxia's message, Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha did not hesitate and arrived at the kendo dojo immediately.
Upon arriving at the kendo dojo, Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha saw Watson waiting outside the door.
Upon seeing Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha, Watson couldn't help but smile and said, "Heiji, Anxia is waiting for you inside. He wants you to change into your kendo uniform before you go to him."
Hattori Heiji was taken aback for a moment upon hearing this, then asked with some confusion, "Huh? Why did you suddenly change into a kendo uniform? And why did you come to the kendo dojo to meet me?"
"Thanks for the strange behavior this time, Anxia. Watson, has something happened?"
Upon seeing this, Watson couldn't help but secretly admire Hattori Heiji's keen sense of smell, but instead of answering Hattori Heiji's question, he replied, "You'll find out about these things when you meet Anxia."
After hearing Watson's words, Hattori Heiji was certain that something had happened, but he didn't ask any more questions and went straight to the changing room to change into his kendo uniform.
Since Heiji Hattori is a member of the kendo club, he has a kendo uniform in his personal locker in the changing room, which he can change into directly.
Seeing this, Toyama Kazuha, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but ask worriedly, "Watson, what exactly happened? Is there some misunderstanding between An Natsumi and Heiji?"
Upon hearing this, Watson comforted her, "Don't worry, nothing happened. Anxia just wants to do something she's never had the chance to do before."
Kazuha Toyama paused for a moment, then asked somewhat blankly, "Something you've never had a chance to do? What is it?"
Without answering Toyama Kazuha's question, Watson took Toyama Kazuha directly to Chen Anxia's side.
Originally, Kazuha Toyama wanted to ask Chen Anxia himself, but when he saw Chen Anxia wearing a kendo uniform, sitting cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed, exuding a strange aura, he couldn't bring himself to ask and just stood quietly to the side with Watson.
Soon, Hattori Heiji, now dressed in a kendo uniform, arrived in front of Chen Anxia.
This was the first time Hattori Heiji had seen Chen Anxia in a kendo uniform, and he was momentarily stunned.
Then, as if remembering something, Hattori Heiji couldn't help but ask, "Anxia, do you want me to teach you kendo?"
Heiji Hattori is very skilled in kendo and has a great reputation in the Japanese high school kendo community.
If we consider the skill rankings in "The Prince of Tennis," Heiji Hattori undoubtedly possesses national-level kendo skills.
It's no wonder that Hattori Heiji had this idea.
Upon hearing Hattori Heiji's words, Chen Anxia slowly opened her eyes, which had been closed in rest. Her deep gaze met Hattori Heiji's, and she smiled slightly, saying, "No, it's not about teaching me..."
As they were talking, Chen Anxia suddenly changed the subject and asked, "Heiji, before this, you were the one who challenged me, right?"
"Then this time, I'll challenge you."
"The challenge is... Kendo!"
Upon hearing Chen Anxia's words, both Hattori Heiji and Toyama Kazuha were stunned, their faces showing astonishment.
Then, after regaining his senses, Hattori Heiji couldn't help but ask, "Do you also know kendo?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Anxia gently shook her head and replied, "I don't know kendo, and this is my first time coming into contact with kendo."
Hattori Heiji was even more astonished and confused after hearing Chen Anxia's words, and couldn't help but ask, "So you still want to challenge me in swordsmanship? Don't you know my swordsmanship skills?"
Kazuha Toyama then spoke up, "Anxia, although your talent is terrifying, you, who have just begun to learn swordsmanship, could not possibly be a match for Heiji. This is not an equal challenge at all."
"I think you should practice for a while first, and after you have a better understanding of kendo and have a clearer understanding of your own and Heiji's kendo skills, then decide whether or not you want to challenge Heiji in kendo."
Chen Anxia smiled slightly at this, her deep eyes never leaving Hattori Heiji, and said, "I will soon be transferring to Teitan High School in Tokyo."
"Before I leave, I want to challenge you once and give you a chance to beat me."
"So, Heiji, do you accept my challenge?"
Upon hearing Chen Anxia's words, Hattori Heiji's mind jolted. He stared intently at Chen Anxia, took a deep breath, and replied, "Alright, I accept your challenge!"
Meanwhile, news of Chen Anxia and Hattori Heiji's impending kendo duel at the kendo dojo quietly spread throughout Kaifang Academy High School.
A storm is brewing before parting.
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Chapter 402 Chen Anxia's Sword Dao: Wind, Fire, Mountain, Forest, Yin, and Thunder! (Please subscribe!)
"What? Chen Anxia wants to have a swordsmanship contest with Hattori Heiji!"
"Really? How could Chen Anxia be competing in kendo with Hattori Heiji?"
"I think it's very likely. In the past, Heiji Hattori often challenged Chen Anxia, right? This time, it should be Heiji Hattori who took the initiative to challenge Chen Anxia."
"Heiji Hattori will challenge Chen Anxia in kendo? Could it be that Chen Anxia also knows kendo?"
"I don't recall ever hearing that Chen Anxia knows kendo, has I?"
"But if Chen Anxia doesn't know kendo, why would Hattori Heiji challenge Chen Anxia in kendo?"
"Why not? Hattori Heiji has lost countless times in the past three years. In order to win just once, he might even resort to underhanded tactics to challenge Chen Anxia in ways he doesn't know."
"Enough talk, let's hurry up and grab a spot, or we won't be able to see anything at all."
"Yes, yes, let's hurry over there..."
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Kendo field.
After seeing Hattori Heiji accept the challenge, Toyama Kazuha couldn't help but say, "Heiji, why are you joining Anxia's nonsense?"
"You should know the dangers of kendo competitions. Anxia has never been exposed to kendo before. If she were to participate in a competition rashly, even with protective gear, she could easily get injured!"
After hearing Kazuha Toyama's words, Heiji Hattori smiled slightly at her and said, "Don't worry, I'll control myself and try my best not to hurt him."