Infinity Starting with Hikaru no Go

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Frost Moon Dragon Horse slowly rose, his right hand resting lightly on the two swords at his waist. He gazed at the distant sky, his eyes deep and unfathomable, lost in thought.

Besides the black sword Shusui, Shimotsuki Ryoma's other two swords are the first generation Kitetsu.

After becoming a great swordsman, Shimotsuki Ryoma began trying to subdue the first generation Kitetsu.

It wasn't until three years after he became a great swordsman, the year he created his own style of swordsmanship, that he successfully subdued the first generation of Kitetsu.

After that, Shimotsuki Ryoma continued to hone his swordsmanship, and with his swordsmanship, he went further and further down the path of becoming a great swordsman.

Today, Shimotsuki Ryoma made an important decision.

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Chapter 680 The Choice: A Stone Tablet Bearing History!

Time returns.

Not long ago, Shimotsuki Ryoma, feeling that his path of swordsmanship had come to an end, lost his way and began to feel somewhat lost.

Amidst the confusion, whether by coincidence or destiny, Shimotsuki Ryoma once again traversed a mist and entered the realm of the gods.

The Kingdom of Gods has always existed in Shimotsuki Ryoma's mind, and it cannot be erased by the passage of time. It is also the ultimate place he yearns for and desires the most.

Frost Moon Dragon Horse never expected that he would be able to enter the Kingdom of Gods once again.

It must be said that the Kingdom of Gods truly deserves its title as the abode of the gods. Its dreamlike quality was so captivating that even though Shimotsuki Ryoma was already a great swordsman with his swordsmanship honed through countless trials, he was still irresistibly drawn to it.

Just like when he was 5 years old, Shimotsuki Ryoma forgot everything else at this moment, lingering in this dreamlike place with a fascinated and intoxicated expression.

After walking for an unknown amount of time, a gentle yet mysterious voice suddenly rang in Shimotsuki Ryoma's ears, saying, "You've finally arrived, Shimotsuki Ryoma."

Strangely, although the voice was clearly a human voice, it evoked indescribable feelings in Shimotsuki Ryoma. The voice seemed to possess some kind of magic, causing the thought of 'divine voice' to arise in Shimotsuki Ryoma's subconscious.

Instinctively, Frosty Moon Dragon Horse looked in the direction of the sound.

Then, Shimotsuki Ryoma saw once again that indescribable figure, like the most perfect statue in the world, and once again those eyes that seemed to contain all the truths of the world.

Even though Shimotsuki Ryoma was already a great swordsman and a powerful figure standing at the top of the world, he still felt insignificant in front of this figure and felt completely exposed under the gaze of those eyes.

His body and mind instinctively tensed up, and then Shimotsuki Ryoma asked, "Are you... a god?"

This figure, Chen Anxia, ​​smiled slightly after hearing Shuangyue Longma's words and said, "God, that's what people used to call me."

After receiving an affirmative answer, Shimotsuki Ryoma's breathing became rapid. He opened his mouth as if to say something, but whether due to excessive nervousness or other reasons, he was unable to utter a sound.

Chen Anxia didn't take this seriously, and through the Eye of Origin, he already knew what Frost Moon Dragon Horse wanted to say.

Before Shuangyue Longma could calm down, Chen Anxia said, "In this era, you will find it difficult to find an opponent, and it will be difficult to continue on the path of swordsmanship."

"But hundreds of years from now, you will be able to find a strong opponent who can match you, and you will have the opportunity to continue on the path of swordsmanship."

As he spoke, amidst the shock and astonishment on Shuangyue Longma's face, Chen Anxia continued, "You are the number one swordsman of the Godfall Era, as I have appointed you, and you have not disappointed me."

"Therefore, I grant you permission to enter my sky garden and to reside here."

"If you choose to live here, immortality will become a reality, and you will be able to traverse the river of time, as a great era arrives hundreds of years from now."

"However, once you decide to live in the Hanging Gardens, you will not be able to leave the Hanging Gardens until the great era of the future arrives."

"Now, the choice is in your hands."

"You can go back and think about the specific choice carefully."

"Remember, you only have one week to think about it. If I don't get your reply after one week, I will assume that you have given up this opportunity."

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Now, Shimotsuki Ryoma has finally made his decision.

Now, Shimotsuki Ryoma is about to say goodbye to his adoptive father and his parents.

In fact, the reason why Shimotsuki Ryoma hesitated was because he couldn't let go of his adoptive father and his parents.

Shimotsuki Ryoma knew very well that once he decided to live in the Hanging Gardens, he would never be able to see his adoptive father and parents again.

Naturally, I would be unable to care for them in their old age and see them off in their final days.

This was the most unacceptable thing for Shimotsuki Ryoma.

But Shimotsuki Ryoma could not give up the opportunity given to him by Chen Anxia.

To be honest, Shimotsuki Ryoma's mind was already wandering hundreds of years into the future, and he couldn't wait to fight the powerful figure Chen Anxia had mentioned.

For Shimotsuki Ryoma, the pursuit of the ultimate swordsmanship and fighting against strong opponents is the meaning of his life as a swordsman.

Shimotsuki Ryoma also wanted to see what kind of scenery lay beyond what he considered the end of the way of the sword.

Therefore, Shimotsuki Ryoma made a decision.

This decision is a disservice to my godfather and my parents.

But Shimotsuki Ryoma knew that with his adoptive father's status and power, he didn't need to worry about his and his parents' later years.

Shimotsuki Ryoma also believed that his adoptive father would be willing to take care of his parents.

After making his decision, Shimotsuki Ryoma went to his adoptive father, the Great General.

Without reservation, Shimotsuki Ryoma told the general everything about his experiences, the opportunity given to him by Chen Anxia, ​​and his decision.

When the general found out, he had no other emotions, only pride and arrogance for Shimotsuki Ryoma.

Because Shimotsuki Ryoma has gained the approval of the gods, he may be able to enter the legendary kingdom of the gods and gain eternal life.

Of course, the general also knew that Shimotsuki Ryoma's decision meant permanent separation, so he inevitably felt sadness, melancholy and reluctance.

However, the general did not show these emotions, but simply told Shimotsuki Ryoma to go without worry and not to have any concerns.

Seeing this, Shimotsuki Ryoma, though extremely reluctant, still bid farewell to the general.

Afterwards, Shimotsuki Ryoma went to say goodbye to his parents.

Like the Great General, although Shimotsuki Ryoma's parents were extremely reluctant to part with their son, they allowed him to pursue his dreams and cherish the gifts given by God.

In the end, Shimotsuki Ryoma left Wano Country and the main world with tears in his eyes, and entered Chen Anxia's Hanging Gardens.

Although Shimotsuki Ryoma has left, the legends associated with him continue to circulate in Wano Country and even on the sea.

Of course, the general did not announce to the public that Shimotsuki Ryoma had received divine favor and entered the realm of the gods.

Because there are countless pirates and forces in the seas who covet the gold of Wano Country, they are currently intimidated by Shimotsuki Ryuma and therefore dare not extend their reach to Wano Country.

Once they learn that Shimotsuki Ryoma has entered the Land of Gods and can no longer return, Wano Country will surely fall into turmoil once again.

Moreover, other pirates and forces that were originally uninterested in gold may also choose to extend their reach to Wano Country for the secrets of the Kingdom of God.

At that time, Wano Country will truly be in dire straits.

Therefore, the general chose to keep this matter a secret.

However, in order to ensure that future generations would know about this, the general secretly summoned the stonemasons of Wano Country and had them create a stone monument that would never be damaged, and recorded the event on the monument.

Afterwards, the general sealed the stone tablet away, leaving it for future generations to discover.

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Chapter 681 The Wrath of Oz, One Man Dominates the Nation!

North Sea, the birthplace of Oz.

After being defeated by Shimotsuki Ryoma, Oz returned here to recuperate and never went to sea again.

In the original timeline, Oz would have become a world-renowned demon.

And because he likes to move the islands he sets his sights on, he is known as the 'Landlord of Oz'.

Oz was able to move the island away not only because he was much larger than a normal giant, but also because of his innate strength.

Oz has not yet reached his peak, but he is already over 60 meters tall and possesses the power to move mountains.

It's easy to imagine how terrifying Oz would be once he reached his peak.

And because of this power, Oz has been invincible and unstoppable since he set sail.

Furthermore, Oz's battles mostly involved fighting against multiple opponents, or even against a small country.

As a result, Oz is gradually becoming a demon that terrifies the world.

If it weren't for Chen Anxia's interference, and if Shimotsuki Ryoma had grown up according to the original timeline, Oars would probably never have suffered a defeat in his life.

But there are no "what ifs." The moment Chen Anxia intervened in Shimotsuki Ryoma's fate, the timeline had already begun to change.

Oz was defeated by Shimotsuki Ryoma, who was only 13 years old. This was a huge blow to Oz, and he even began to doubt himself.

This is also why Oz hasn't gone to sea in the past 7 years.

Because the battle between Shimotsuki Ryoma and Oars took place on an uninhabited island, no one knows about that battle, nor does anyone know the outcome of it.

On this day, Oz, as usual, prepared to go into the sea to catch sea monsters for dinner.

Just as Oz was about to go into the sea, he suddenly saw a human figure standing quietly on the sea in front of him.

Compared to Oz, who was over 60 meters tall, humans who are less than 2 meters tall are really too small.

Under normal circumstances, Oz probably wouldn't even have noticed the existence of such a human being.

Strangely enough, these seemingly insignificant humans possessed a presence that he could not ignore, and subtly exerted a powerful sense of pressure upon him.

Oz had experienced a similar feeling from another person.

This person is none other than Shimotsuki Ryoma, who is hailed as the world's greatest swordsman.

The reason it's similar is that the sense of oppression emanating from this human is already greater than that emanating from Shimotsuki Ryoma back then.

Oz knew that the human in front of him was probably no ordinary person, and might even be a top-tier powerhouse like Shimotsuki Ryoma.

After realizing this, Oz unconsciously became wary.

Oz has made far too many enemies since he set sail.

Oz used to be fearless and didn't care about making enemies.

But now, after experiencing failure and becoming insecure, Oz has no choice but to care about the existence of these enemies.

Oz didn't know if there were any powerful figures in his enemies' networks who could rival or even surpass Shimotsuki Ryoma.