The Amakage Tsukikage blade was a gift from the first head of the Iwakura school, "Dōin," to the Saikamon family, in gratitude for their care during his reclusion in Konda Village.
Legend has it that the secret sword of the Iwakura school, "Tengu's Copy," is a technique that can only be unleashed when one's heart is free from any doubt.
In the past, "Tengu's Copy" sounded the same as "Tengu's Victory," a sword capable of felling even the free-flying Tengu.
For centuries, Iwakura swordsmen bearing the name "In," wielded this secret sword across the islands of Inazuma, slaying countless demons and malevolent spirits.
It is said that when "Tengu's Copy" was first perfected, it was in a small, abandoned shrine devoid of incense. The immense power of the secret sword destroyed the entire dwelling, and Dōin's own blade snapped in two.
Afterward, he founded the Iwakura school through his swordsmanship, became an advisor to the Kujou clan, and commissioned Amakage to forge the renowned sword "Usukage Mitsu Mitsuru Amakage," which would be passed down with the name "In."
There are many legends surrounding that sword, said to be so sharp it could sever even human fate.
As for its lengthy name, legend has it that Dōin specifically requested it from Amakage during the commission.
Now, the Raiden Five Traditions have fallen into decline, with only the Amakage school having descendants who still carry on its techniques.
The Iwakura school, too, has declined amidst the general circumstances of Inazuma, its disciples reduced to wandering samurai, a truly lamentable fate.
And that renowned sword, "Usukage Mitsu Mitsuru Amakage," has also vanished, its whereabouts unknown. Only after much searching did Mr. Amakage learn of its approximate general location.
Without fate, one might never lay eyes upon it in this lifetime.
Feng Yi's excellent physique made Mr. Amakage's eyes light up. Although it was merely an estimate, she was undoubtedly more perfectly proportioned than A'Chuang, a natural talent for forging weapons.
If Feng Yi were to learn the techniques of the Amakage school, perhaps she could forge a peerless sword and restore the former glory of the Amakage school.
With such raw talent before him, it would be a lie to say Mr. Amakage was not tempted. However, at his age, his considerations were more driven by his passion for the craft of forging.
This matter required respecting personal will. If Feng Yi did not wish to pursue this trade, Mr. Amakage believed that forcing her to learn Amakage forging techniques would not result in outstanding work.
"Young lad, A'Chuang is currently forging a weapon. This is his training, and it should not be interrupted or have others interfere. This old man is too frail now to lift a hammer. Why don't you give it a try? I'll guide you from the side..."
Mr. Amakage said with a smile to Feng Yi, intending to seize this opportunity to test Feng Yi's talent and learning ability in forging.
"Mr. Amakage! I, I, I can help!"
Yoimiya raised her hand, offering to help process the ore materials and asking Mr. Amakage to teach her.
"Go, go, little girl. Don't just join in the fun. This is man's work, it's tiring and requires strength. Without considerable strength, one cannot swing a hammer!"
Mr. Amakage quickly waved her away, unwilling to let the young girl disrupt his plans.
"Mr. Amakage, don't underestimate me. My arms have strength. I'm quite good at swinging a hammer..."
Yoimiya bent her arm, showing Mr. Amakage her biceps, indicating she was quite capable and swinging a hammer would be no problem at all.
"Uh... well, little girl, it's better you don't get involved. If anything were to go wrong, your father would come looking for me to fight!"
Faced with Yoimiya's persistence, Mr. Amakage was filled with a headache.
"Mr. Amakage, let Yoimiya join us. I'll watch from the side, and nothing will happen..."
Feng Yi naturally sided with Yoimiya, fully supporting her.
"Sigh... Alright, but you must listen to my commands later and not cause any trouble..."
Seeing that Feng Yi also felt this way, Mr. Amakage had no choice but to compromise. If he upset Feng Yi and made him resistant to forging, it would be counterproductive.
"Don't worry, Mr. Amakage. With me, Yoimiya, here, you can be completely at ease!"
Yoimiya happily placed her hands on her hips, declaring that she was the most sensible.
"Yoimiya, my child, you're good at everything, but in the future, you need to be more planned and not always rush things..."
As an elder who had watched Yoimiya grow up, Mr. Amakage couldn't help but say a few more words while teaching her to process the ore.
"Hehe, I'll try my best. In the future, I'll prepare more materials to deal with unexpected situations!"
Yoimiya scratched her head with a hint of embarrassment.
"Sigh, but for you, even if you prepare more, it might not be enough, right..."
Mr. Amakage knew Yoimiya's temperament well. She accepted all the sudden fireworks orders, so how could it ever be enough?
After processing the ore materials, Mr. Amakage looked at the finished products from Feng Yi and Yoimiya with satisfaction.
In such a short time, Feng Yi and Yoimiya were able to grasp the essence of Amakage school forging; their talent was truly astonishing.
This made Mr. Amakage even more eager, and he extended an invitation to Feng Yi, but alas, Feng Yi's heart was not in it, leaving Mr. Amakage with regret.
"Young lad, feel free to visit this old man's forge often. Learning some forging techniques will always be useful..."
"Thank you, Mr. Amakage. I certainly will next time!"
Feng Yi understood Mr. Amakage's intentions, but his heart was not in it, and he did not enjoy wielding a hammer.
He had previously learned some techniques of automaton forging from Lady Cloud Retainer and Streetwise from the Great Adept, which made processing ore materials very facile.
But if he did not even learn the automaton forging arts of the Adepti, how could he possibly learn the forging arts of the mortal world?
Feng Yi: "Hammering? Ding-donging every day, so exhausting, how much money can it earn? It's better to open a few more milk tea shops, expand them to the seven nations, and then slack off, lying down and counting money. Isn't that blissful?"
"The ore is processed, so we should leave. Mr. Amakage, A'Chuang, don't forget to come watch the fireworks on the day of the festival!"
Yoimiya waved goodbye to the two and continued to stroll with Feng Yi along the street, heading out of the city.
"La la~ La la la la... The air on the mountain is so good. Breathing this fresh air makes my mood so much more relaxed. Whenever I have free time or encounter difficulties in making fireworks, I come here to relax."
Feng Yi followed Yoimiya to a small hillside. Facing the breeze blowing through the mountains and forests, he gazed at the distant maple leaves swaying and dancing.
Yoimiya closed her eyes, spread her arms, and felt the gentle breeze blowing through her hair and puffing up her sleeves, feeling relaxed and content.
"The fireworks festival is a grand celebration for all of Inazuma. Every year, I receive many last-minute orders. Many people suggest I turn them down, which would make things much easier, but I've always accepted them all without exception..."
"Because, in my opinion, people who set off fireworks are commemorating something. If this commemoration is missed, perhaps there won't be another chance. So, no matter how busy I am, I must agree to them all!"