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

Summary

In this chapter, a group of people in a teahouse discusses the implications of Granny Kazama's newfound state of not having the concept of death, attributed to General Cheng's influence. While some are excited about the prospect of eternal life, others express concerns about the potential drawbacks of living indefinitely in old bodies. As rumors spread throughout Gensokyo about General Cheng's ability to eliminate death, Fujiwara Mei Hong, a messenger of Quan Shen, seeks to confirm these claims but struggles to find General Cheng. Eventually, she resorts to ringing a large bell he created, which surprisingly produces a loud sound after she focuses her energy and technique, leading to General Cheng's appearance. The chapter explores themes of life, death, and the balance between excitement and caution regarding immortality.

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