“The power of a sword depends on who is wielding it,” replied Umigame. “They say the Mutant Blades, these masterworks of Kiki Shikizaki we’re trying to collect, can make whoever wields them powerful enough to take over a country… but there’s no substitute for being powerful from the start. They also say a sword chooses its owner, but do you think our little Schemer is the right fit for the Kyotoryu?”

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