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Chapter 32 - Live Chat Comments

"The conversation got sidetracked, but let's get to the main topic. Since the number of subscribers has increased, I thought I'd do some four-sword style promotion activities for the first time in a while."

In response to Hayate's words, a majority of negative opinions were posted by the long-time members.









"It's okay. We'll start with simple things this time! Let's gradually increase what we can do!!"












"Looks like you're all having fun, but I'm moving on. The latter half involves some pretty intense movements, so please do this in a wide, open space. Also, the recommended frame rate for viewing this stream is 144 or higher."





Voices of doubt arose, but Hayate continued the stream regardless. To begin with, although this stream was being broadcast worldwide, it was not intended for the general public.

"First, a light jump on the spot. You can do that, right?"






"Okay, next. While jumping on the spot, you're going to rotate. Got it? The basis of the Hayate-style four-sword style is rotational techniques. Rotation is the most important thing. First, from a forward-facing position, try to jump and turn to face backward."

Hayate jumped lightly, twisting his body to face backward.





"Seems like a lot of you managed that. Next, wrap both arms around your body, and then jump while opening them. Like this. If you do that, you can jump from a forward-facing position and rotate until you're facing forward again."







"The difficulty is going to ramp up from here. A moment ago, you just opened your arms. Next, you're going to use the recoil from your arms to add another half rotation."

Hayate, who was facing forward, jumped and did a 1.5 rotation to face backward. At this point, it was starting to look like a significant number of rotations.







"From here on, you can increase the number of rotations using the same principle. Sideways rotation alone is boring, so let's add some vertical rotation too. Oh, by the way, if you get a running start and try hard, you can rotate about this much without the help of manipulators."

After running about three light steps, Hayate jumped, completed five rotations, and landed on the ground.









<5 rotations on the ground with just the recoil from his arms lol.>



The number of jeers increased, but Hayate continued his stream without paying them any mind.

"Next, we'll do vertical rotation. First, a forward somersault on the spot. For this, get momentum with your arms to jump, and when you rotate, tuck your legs in."



While some could manage the horizontal rotations, many viewers were too scared to imitate the vertical ones.

Incidentally, Hayate was conducting this stream from an event space managed by a Shinonome Group company. Only he was visible in the stream, but behind the camera, about thirty Iga ninja were lined up at intervals, mimicking his movements.

All those present here were Chunin summoned by the Iga ninja leader, Hattori Juuzo. Naturally, they had perfectly traced all of Hayate's movements up to this point.

"With a running start, you can do about a triple forward somersault."






"Next, backward rotation. If you have equipment on your feet, this is an effective move for deflecting enemy attacks while creating distance. The trick to the rotation is to get recoil from a leg movement like you're kicking a soccer ball. It's relatively easy for people with flexible bodies."

Hayate did a backflip on the spot.

"We'll combine this with the first horizontal rotation. For the backward rotation, use the recoil from swinging your leg. For the horizontal rotation, use the recoil from swinging your arms. Like this."

Hayate executed a clean backflip with a full twist.

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"My movements basically use recoil to rotate, so if you're holding things like weapons, you can increase the number of rotations even more. Let's try it with five-kilogram weights in each hand."

Two five-kilogram lift weights were thrown from off-screen. Hayate caught them and attached them to his hands.

"Muscular strength isn't that important. What's important is understanding where your center of gravity is and what your axis of rotation is. And the goal isn't just to spin, but to use this rotational force to slam the heaviest possible attack into an enemy monster."

After a short run-up, Hayate did a double forward somersault with a twist, landing on the ground. As he landed, he slammed his fist powerfully into the concrete.

Go! A heavy sound echoed.







Ignoring the viewers' concerns, Hayate continued the stream.