The Sword Transcending Time(AI novel) Episode 30: Sanmitsu (The Three Mysteries)

Episode 30: Sanmitsu (The Three Mysteries)​

The silence at the heart of the Kuruma-gakari no Jin (Kuruma-gakari no Jin, a rotating wheel-like formation) was broken by the approaching footsteps of five warriors.​

Saito Kazumi, Okita Souko, Yamanami Keiko, Hijikata Toshimi, and Kondo Isako—members of the Shinsengumi—joined the rotating formation. Their movements harmonized seamlessly with the twelve shikigami, enhancing the formation's strength and precision.​

At the center, Uesugi Kenshin calmly pressed his palms together. His fingers formed the ancient mudra of Bishamonten deity—this was shinmitsu, the mystery of the body. From his lips came a low, powerful chant—kumitsu, the mystery of speech. His mind focused solely on Bishamonten deity—imimtsu, the mystery of thought.​

A golden light enveloped Kenshin's body.​

"Sanmitsu—the unity of body, speech, and mind—is the key to connecting with the universe's truth," he declared.​

In esoteric Buddhism, shinmitsu involves forming mudras; kumitsu entails chanting mantras; and imimtsu requires visualizing the deity. When these three are aligned, one can unite with the deity and manifest its power in the world.​

Behind Kenshin, a colossal figure of light emerged—the form of Bishamonten deity, the guardian of warriors.​

Kenshin looked at the five warriors and nodded slowly. Light flowed from his hands into their swords, one after another.​

Saito Kazumi's sword gleamed first. She struck, inflicting a deep wound on the enemy's shoulder, releasing black smoke.​

Okita Souko followed, her sword imbued with wind-like speed, slashing the enemy's abdomen.​

Yamanami Keiko's blade moved with precision, targeting the enemy's legs.​

Hijikata Toshimi's sword struck like lightning, severing the enemy's arm.​

Finally, Kondo Isako's sword absorbed golden light. Determination filled her eyes.​

"This ends now!" she shouted.​

As her sword descended, the demonic noble screamed, convulsed, and disintegrated into black energy that vanished into the sky.​

Silence returned, as if time itself had paused.​

Uesugi Kenshin approached the five warriors and spoke solemnly.​

"Your swords already house the power of the Five Great Wisdom Kings respectively. However, to fully unleash the power, your own sanmitsu must be perfected."​

"Sanmitsu..." Isako murmured.​

"Purify your hearts, speak true words, and master correct actions. Then, your swords will resonate more deeply with the deities' power."​

The five nodded silently, their eyes reflecting newfound resolve.