Chapter 402 - Country of Sakura, Cherin and the Seven Holy Swords [172]
402. Country of Sakura, Cherin and the Seven Holy Swords [172]
As though answering Bacchus’ call, the 100 Million Year Sakura blossomed in full glory exceeding past eternity.
Thick branches grew, numerous flower buds budded, and pale cherry-colored blossoms bore fruit.
It was the manifestation of life itself.
The scream of flourishing life roared across all over Cherin.
「This is… a completely released phantom spirit!?」
「This is the first time I’m seeing something like this. But it sure is spectacular, isn’t it…?」
Von and Deal involuntarily swallowed.
「Bararara! It’s beautiful, isn’t it? This is the “true form” of the 100 Million Year Sakura which has been handed down the Sakura Blossom One-Sword Style!」
Bacchus laughed loudly, full of violent vitality.
His muscles swelled like Hercules, eyesight sharp like a hawk, and overflowing vigour. His form was at its absolute peak.
He drew enormous life energy from the 100 Million Year Sakura in exchange for all his spiritual power.
With this, the “Perfect Regeneration” that continued to support Bacchus’ life can no longer be used. When the battle is over, he will die without living a second longer.
However, this short moment which he bought in exchange for the rest of his life, this short moment is the second coming of the swordsman who was once hailed as the “Strongest in the World” in his “prime”.
「「……」」
Von and Deal reflexively stepped back before Bacchus’ majestic form.
While the beautiful petals, which can be mistaken for jewels, dyed the world with sakura blossom,
(Hmm, how nostalgic…)
An old memory from long ago crossed Bacchus’s mind – a memory of when he was on his training journey with his “old friend”.
【-Yo, Barrel. Is this “Child of Destruction” really that strong?】
【Why are you asking that all of a sudden?】
【A swordsman of your caliber is looking for a child in such a frenzy… So, I’m just a teeny bit really interested in that story.】
【…It is an abomination who will destroy the order and reason of this world and bring about a disastrous “revolution”. Its existence, which houses “Holy Darkness” and the “Evil Demon”, can be said to be “the negative legacy of the world”. No matter what, I have to find it before the hermit of time does, and erase it promptly. Before the seal is removed by that horrifying “100 Million Year Button”.】