Editing Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari:Web Chapter 167

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==Peerless Transformation==

“Oh! A child with this talent is found only once every 100 years!” (Battle Instructor)

“Fuuueeeeeeeee!?” (Rishia)


So I went to meet the battle instructor. I placed my hands in front of my face and looked down because of what I saw. <ref>TL: naofumi is doing a facepalm</ref>


My head hurts

Why is this old hag rubbing Rishia’s body?

What extravagant equipment she’s wearing. <ref>TL: the sentence refers to the “musuko” or son but it doesn’t make any sense so I just referred to the old hag… correct me if im wrong.</ref>

The old hag is wearing a Chinese-style dougi; so she is the battle instructor of the Peerless Transformation Style huh?<ref>TL:  Dougi is a martial arts uniform and Peerless Transformation Style if you translate it. But it is read as “Hengen Musou Ryuu” but whichever you prefer.</ref>


“Oh my, Saint-sama, it’s been a long time!” (Battle Instructor)

“I’ve heard about you, but you are the Battle Instructor, right?” (Naofumi)

“Yes indeed.” (Battle Instructor)


I shouldn’t have asked, but I didn’t want to admit it.

I mean, I somehow understood it.

But inside my head, I instinctively refuse to believe it.

I think I’ve heard a similar voice back in Cal Mira Island, and I also remember ignoring that voice.


“Saint-sama saved many lives, so I rushed over to help save the world.” (Battle Instructor)

“Ah… alright, I understand,  but why are you keeping Rishia in this place?” (Naofumi)

“Don’t you understand Saint-sama? Extraordinary talent is sleeping within this person.  Her great qualities are suitable to be the next successor.” (Battle Instructor)

“Fueeeeeee?! Naofumi-san, please help me!” (Rishia)


Recently, her favorite word seems to have been running out in a full throttle.

Was it really that unpleasant?

If I remember correctly, Rishia’s been focusing on training and is now around level 65.

Her stats aren’t very high.

Also, her general status is inferior to Kiel, who’s only level 55.

Her highest is only half as much.

And if you compare it to Raphtalia… It’s too terrible to look at.

However, the level-up speed is rather high.


Still, in this world, the slave training level up speed is different for each individual.

To think that Rishia was some sort of a genius...


“I’m curious about what level you are, battle instructor. If I’m not mistaken, I remember them saying that your age is the same as your level.” (Naofumi)

“Oh that… Brings back old memories… It’s level 100. With further training, I was able to push it through its limits.” (Battle Instructor)


100! The limit in this world is level 100?


“Is that so, the level limit is 100?” (Naofumi)

“I thought it was, but the limit of the Hakuko kind that is one of your slaves, Iwatani-dono, is 120. It is said that they are the strongest kind.” (Female Knight)

“According to the legend, the Hakuko kind is believed to exceed the normal class up.” ( Female Knight)<ref>TL: I think she was referring to second Class up or not but whatever.</ref>


Female knight compliments Rishia.

To have someone who is knowledgeable sure is convenient.

I don’t know anything about this world, and the slaves can’t provide any useful information either. Only various knights and nobles can.


“What about the Four Saint Heroes?” (Naofumi)

“There seems to be no limit.” (Female Knight)


I see… So the Heroes can exceed the level 100 limit, and the Hakuko kind is up to 120.

However, there seems to be a method to break through the class up limit according to the legends, but that method is still unknown even to this day.


“That reminds me, where is Raphtalia?” (Naofumi)

“She’s over there.” (Rishia)


Raphtalia is sitting down, and she looks completely exhausted.

What’s the matter? I can pretty much guess what happened.


“Are you alright?” (Naofumi)

“Yes… That old woman groped my entire body without my permission; she said that it was some form of tradition.” (Rahptalia)

“It’s because you seemed strong.” (Naofumi)


In level, she is above Raphtalia.

But I don’t know about stats.


“Earlier when I tried to move, nothing happened. It was as if my movement had been suppressed. No matter how much strength I used, I still couldn't move.” (Raphtalia)

“That’s amazing.” (Naofumi)


Was that a joint lock technique of some sort?

It’s a shame that I don’t know something like that.

Back in my own world, this would be a typical otaku thing, since grappling anime is a genre that is watched the most. <ref>TL: Baki the grappler reference.</ref>

Well, to hold down Raphtalia, the one who cut the head off the Spirit Turtle together with Firo, like that, she must be a considerably strong person.


“I understand what Saint-sama is thinking. It is true that magic and stats are the keys to winning the battle. However, true strength can only be measured by experience.” (Battle Instructor)

“Well...” (Naofumi)


If a person cannot handle his strength properly, then you might say that it is useless in battle.

I of all people knows that very well.

Even high level ones can be a bunch of weak people in a party.

True strength cannot be determined with stats alone.


“So, what weapon are you using?” (Naofumi)


Before, she used a hoe to fight.<ref>TL: not a person but an object.</ref>

But it dismisses whenever I set it as a weapon.


“There is no specific weapon with Hengen Musou Style.” (Battle Instructor)

“What?” (Naofumi)

“The Hengen Musou Style is an all-around combat art which utilizes a wide variety of weapons to fight different kinds of enemies.” (Battle Instructor)


Then even a hoe is considered weapon too.

It is a technique that does not specifically choose a weapon.


“How about testing Saint-sama’s strength with mine?” (Battle instructor)

“Well, my body is still recovering because of the curse.” (Naofumi)

“Then will Saint-sama escape when a sudden occurrence were to happen because he is not ready?” (Battle Instructor)

“No… Well you could say that I have reliable companions to fight with, although the only thing that I can do is to defend.” (Naofumi)

“Well then, as a handicap, I’ll only use a wooden stick to hit you. A single blow should be okay, right? Saint-sama, try to endure the attack.” (Battle Instructor)


The old hag broke a branch off the bioplant and took a stance against me.

It was almost a personal thing.

I consider my abilities to be the weakest of all the people that I’ve encountered. Motoyasu is the strongest so far.

Well, when Motoyasu and I fought, he was on offense and I was on defense, which would obviously only lead to a stalemate.

He was glorified as a knight who pursued, though he was just a thief who robbed the masses.


I’ll use the Soul-eater shield this time because it has the highest defense.

The spirit turtle series is not that strong yet because the materials used for enhancing are not enough.


“Well then, I’ll start.” (Battle Instructor)


The old hag jumped in front of me in an instant.

However, this speed is something that I can deal with.

I was able to react and push the shield in the direction where the wooden stick was coming from.

With this, I can lower the old hag’s attack power.


“As expected of Saint-sama, you got accustomed to my movements in an instant. But how about this?” (Battle Instructor)


In spite of her weapon being just a stick, a shock ran through the shield.


“!?” (Naofumi)


The shock transferred to my hand and then my body.

Now it’s reaching my abdomen.


“Gufuuu!” (Naofumi)


It’s a strike to the stomach which made me lose my strength.

What now?


“One technique of the Hengen Musou Style is used to beat people with high defense such as yourself, Saint-sama.” (Battle Instructor)


My consciousness is fading away, but I endured it and started chanting recovery magic.


“Tzuvaito Heal!” (Naofumi)


This power… is the kind of skill that can carry damage in proportion to the defense of the object that it is to be touched by the stick. <ref>TL: so it was like a defense cancellation technique... just assuming things here</ref>


It’s the kind of power that would be really fatal for me.

To think that the Eagle Piercing Shot could possibly exist somewhere in this world... 


“However, a reversal technique also exists.” (Battle Instructor)

“There is?” (Naofumi)

“Of course, and by all means I would like you to master those techniques.” (Battle Instructor)

“…understood.” (Naofumi)


I understand that it is a powerful technique.

She is an excellent Battle Instructor and she’s not an enemy that I can possibly defeat.

There’s no reason for me to refuse and it’ll be troublesome not to cooperate.

Rather, it’ll be a great asset if it's taught to the slaves.


“So what should I do?” (Naofumi)

“Since Saint-sama already has fighting experience, I only need to explain the theory behind it. All you have to do is assess your opponent's internal spirit, and inject your own magic power to cause a disturbance to make your opponent’s magic power run wild.”


“Huh?” (Naofumi)


The image of a marble inside a vase that’s shaking floats in my head.

That kind of logic is probably not wrong.


If you shake the vase very violently, sooner or later it’ll break because the inside is hollow.

To receive such an attack would definitely break me from the inside.


“To reverse the technique, you just have to redirect the power outside of your body before it begins to go out of control.” (Battle Instructor)

“I see.” (Naofumi)


In other words, I just need to let it go outside before the power begins to act violently.

If you compare it to ceramics, it already has a hole, so do I just have to push it forward?

Such things only happen in manga… my life has become just like fantasy.

…I can even summon a barrier from the shield.


"I understand the theory, but it seems really hard to do." (Naofumi)


Even though I have an idea on how it works, I still don’t know how to do it.

This old hag really is amazing.


“I understand. I now appoint you as the Battle Instructor of this village.” (Naofumi)

“Thank you very much… then I’ll be in charge of this child and this girl who seems to be your right hand, Saint-sama.” (Battle Instructor)


“Okay.” (Naofumi)

“Naofumi-sama!” (Raphtalia)

“Naofumi-san!” (Rishia)


Rishia and Raphtalia are protesting.


“Do you not like it? But this person is really strong.” (Naofumi)

“You’re right...” (Raphtalia)

“Do you want to be stronger? Then endure it. Training by yourself will just get you nowhere.” (Naofumi)


It’s an opportunity to learn something.

Because you are already close to reaching level 100, learning martial arts will make you even stronger.

Rapthalia and Rishia both want to become stronger.

And I don’t have a reason to hate that.


“Starting today, things are about to get tough.” (Battle Instructor)

“U-understood!” (Raphtalia)

“Fuuueeee!?” (Rishia)

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