Starting to Practice Swordsmanship from the Rural Area of the Second Dimension (1-323).

Summary

Saigyouji Youmu and General Cheng discuss the fate of the half-human, half-spirit entity, Yōkai, contemplating whether to send him to the human world or Gensokyo. General Cheng suggests Gensokyo as a more suitable environment for Yōkai, given the acceptance of his nature there. Youmu expresses a desire for Yōkai to stay, as she values companionship in the Saigyou Ayakashi, which has become dull without others around. General Cheng contemplates adjustments to the environment to accommodate Yōkai's needs, such as expanding the Saigyou Ayakashi. They discuss a dream Youmu had about King Yama, which seems vague due to the unique nature of the Saigyou Ayakashi. General Cheng acknowledges that the connection to Gensokyo is limited, affecting the clarity of dreams. As their conversation continues, General Cheng prepares to leave, while Youmu's appetite for the mushroom people raises concerns about her treatment of them. After General Cheng departs, he reflects on his evolving abilities and the distance from humanity as he shifts his consciousness to check on a previous encounter involving a piece of his flesh.

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