Sabi Kokken’s flaw of being unable to hold back was simultaneously a flaw of being unable to use her full strength. In her encounter with Yasuri Nanami, this flaw of hers was completely nullified. She had no need to hold herself back, and could not spare any effort for fear of her life. The two strongest prodigies thus began their battle, but unfortunately there were no records of the event itself. It would have been too damaging to the education of children. That their battle lasted for roughly half a year and was more intense than the rebellion itself was not a lesson meant to be passed on to future generations. The only certainty was that both the shogunate’s ace was sealed and that Yasuri Mutsue’s strongest defender was sealed. They had canceled each other out. And as for how much of this development and conclusion was a part of Hida Takahito’s plans…

Kyotou Yasuri Chapter 7