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Last updated 2023-04-29

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Hyakunin Ikki: Golden Whirlwind

Main article: Hyakunin Ikki: Golden Whirlwind
UI Quest Quest Description
It's been a while since the last Hyakunin Ikki. Kayabuki shows up again in Inazuma...
(Talk to Kayabuki)
Kayabuki Ikkei: Hello there, blond-haired outlander...
Icon Dialogue Talk White We meet again.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Do you have a commission for me?
Kayabuki Ikkei: Um, your blond hair looks familiar... Are you...
Kayabuki Ikkei: Ah yes! You are the eye-catching Golden Whirlwind from the Hyakunin Ikki last time...
Icon Dialogue Talk White G—Golden Whirlwind...?
Kayabuki Ikkei: Previously, I was watching the excellent performances of the participants in a corner of the tournament venue, seeking to be inspired by the most thrilling fighting scenes. And there you were, taking out opponents like a golden whirlwind sweeping away weeds and grass...
Icon Dialogue Talk White Ugh, please, spare me the flattery.
Icon Dialogue Talk White ...Go on, don't stop.
Kayabuki Ikkei: Ahem... "Spectators with the keen eyes of a swordmaster must have noticed it — the blond-haired outsider was unleashing Kouranka Daitatsumaki, a technique that was deemed forbidden even amongst ancient martial arts...!"
Icon Dialogue Talk White ?
Kayabuki Ikkei: Having been inspired by your marvelous fight, I wrote this story.
Kayabuki Ikkei: Anyway, some people have organized another Hyakunin Ikki recently.
Icon Dialogue Talk White What is this Hyakunin Ikki?
Kayabuki Ikkei: It's a free-for-all tournament whereby people engage in a hearty fight to celebrate, or simply to eliminate bad luck. It's a festival where both martial artists and monsters put their grievances aside and forget their identities, just to enjoy the sheer excitement of fighting.
Kayabuki Ikkei: They say that those who stand out from the crowd will be awarded various treasures.
Kayabuki Ikkei: The identities of the organizers and sponsors are still shrouded in mystery though.
Icon Dialogue Talk White I see...
Kayabuki Ikkei: Whatever the case, this is not a topic to be discussed out in the open. Follow me...
Kayabuki Ikkei takes you to a small island outside Inazuma City...
Kayabuki Ikkei: Here we are.
Kayabuki Ikkei: Once we enter this suspicious-looking gate, we'll be in the tournament venue for this iteration of Hyakunin Ikki.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Oh, that's pretty exciting.
Icon Dialogue Talk White That's quite troublesome.
Kayabuki Ikkei: The rules probably have not changed much. Monsters, adventurers, and warriors from across the world, who share a common yearning for fight, will quench their thirst on this stage through passionate battle.
Kayabuki Ikkei: Just like last time, feel free to bring your friends and companions! After all, the "Hyakunin" in "Hyakunin Ikki" means the more, the merrier!
Kayabuki Ikkei: I'm looking forward to your performance.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Are you not going to participate this time either?
Kayabuki Ikkei: Oh, of course I will — as a spectator, cheering you on!
Kayabuki Ikkei: After all, what I aspire to do is write the most thrilling action novels, not become a gallant warrior like you.
Kayabuki Ikkei: ...And my gut tells me that your star will shine brightest in this arena.
Icon Dialogue Talk White I will do my best.
Icon Dialogue Talk White Wait to be impressed.
Kayabuki Ikkei: Yes, I'm sure you'll show me the most dazzling blade-dance again this time.

Kayabuki Ikkei's Novel Manuscript

Located at Yae Publishing House during the event, the novel manuscript draft mentioned by Kayabuki Ikkei regarding the previous Hyakunin Ikki can be found on the counter and interacted with.

Icon Dialogue Talk White Kayabuki Ikkei's Novel Manuscript
Draft Manuscript of "Hyakunin Ikki: The Greatest Battle"
......
At this moment, the blond-haired outsider began to spin at high speeds! Defeating the ronin in an instant!
The blond-haired outsider brandished a long sword while spinning! The blade filled with the intention to kill! Ah!
The ronin spit out a mouthful of blood! "Ugh!"
The blond-haired outsider brandished a long sword while spinning! The blade filled with the intention to kill! Ah!
The ronin spit out a mouthful of blood! "Ugh!"
The blond-haired outsider brandished a long sword while spinning! The blade filled with the intention to kill! Ah!
The ronin spit out a mouthful of blood! "Ugh!"
The blond-haired outsider brandished a long sword while spinning! The blade filled with the intention to kill! Ah!
The ronin spit out a mouthful of blood! "Ugh! I've been defeated!"
......
In the seemingly endless rotation, the blond warrior turned into a golden whirlwind! The golden whirlwind covered every inch of the Ikki arena. Spectators with the keen eyes of a swordmaster must have noticed it — the blond-haired outsider was unleashing Kouranka Daitatsumaki, a technique that was deemed forbidden even amongst ancient martial arts!
At the strike of Kouranka Daitatsumaki, a gout of blood as high as Mt. Yougou burst from the ronin's body, the crimson gout sending him flying backward. Indeed, such was the power of the hidden secret technique, Kouranka Daitatsumaki, that speed became energy, and energy became matter — and from that matter was born "The Great Parade of Youkai: Hyakkiyakou"!
The ronin was smashed into the wall of the arena! The outside of the arena wall has cracked...
......
(A letter is appended at the back: "The depictions of the battle are very vivid indeed, enough to make one feel like one is in the arena together with you watching the thrilling fight unfold. That said, Mr. Kabayuki, have you by any chance considered taking your work in a different direction? As opposed to writing novels, your style might be better suited to short stories or manzai comedy shows instead.")