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

Summary

General Cheng appears in an observatory, startling a booted cat, which he saves from falling. The cat, astonished by the help from a human, discusses the peculiar situation with other cats, revealing their awareness of humans' declining communication skills. General Cheng reflects on the strange world and its inhabitants before returning to Lady Ou Ti Nu Si, who explains that the cats and dogs represent human intellect while monsters embody their negative emotions. They discuss the bizarre nature of that world and the challenges it presents. General Cheng then transports Lady Ou Ti Nu Si to Gensokyo, where she experiences motion sickness from his method of instantaneous movement. They admire the realm's scenery before shifting focus to a historical battle involving Oda Nobunaga. General Cheng observes the siege of Kannonji Castle, noting the ordinary nature of the conflict and the minimal casualties, reflecting on the chaos of war and its impact on common people.

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