This doesn't mean that being one of the Four Minor Sword Saints of Japan is a high-risk profession, or that the title is not valuable.

Actually, this honorary title is quite prestigious, and the further back in time one goes, the more prestigious it becomes.

But Hashimoto Otsuka appears only once every three to five years, and even when he does, there is barely any information about him.

Thus, he didn't become the leader of this generation's Four Minor Sword Saints of Japan.

However, astute observers understand that Ping Shanhe has some gaps compared to Hashimoto Otsuka.

In Hashimoto Otsuka's words, Ping Shanhe is only fit to watch the door for him.

This time, Hashimoto Otsuka came to settle accounts with Su Fan, and he didn't come discreetly.

Not only did Hashimoto Otsuka not come discreetly, but he engaged in behavior art.

He announced on the dark web that he would be landing in Zhejiang and heading directly to Yang City where Su Fan is located.

On his journey, he would challenge all Chinese Grandmasters along the way and also accept challenges from all Chinese Grandmasters, until a final battle with Su Fan!

The news caused an uproar on the dark web, and the Chinese martial arts community was equally astounded.

The life-and-death battle between Su Fan and Yagyu Jyugong resulted in a loss of face for the Japanese Grandmasters.

Clearly, Hashimoto Otsuka intends to pick up the face of the Japanese Grandmasters through this act of behavior art.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hanqing reported to Su Fan immediately.

Su Fan, in the hospital, answered Chen Hanqing's call: "Hanqing, what's going on?"

Chen Hanqing immediately said: "Mr. Su Fan, one of Japan's Four Minor Sword Saints, Hashimoto Otsuka, wants to engage in a life-and-death duel with you."

Upon hearing this, Su Fan's expression became somewhat playful.

These Japanese Sword Saints seem to have truly taken a stand against him.

One after another, they come seeking a duel.

With a slight smile, Su Fan asked: "Tell me about this Hashimoto Otsuka."

Upon hearing this, Chen Hanqing promptly said: "Hashimoto Otsuka is openly recognized as the strongest among Japan's Four Minor Sword Saints."

"This person is very mysterious and seldom makes public appearances."

"Since his debut, he has a recorded battle history of forty-eight matches without a single defeat!"

"His peak achievement was the killing of the former leader of Japan's Four Minor Sword Saints, following which he became one of Japan's Sword Saints."

"The last time he appeared was nine years ago, and in a little over a month, it will be ten years."

As Chen Hanqing spoke these things, Su Fan gained a preliminary understanding of this Bridge Ben Dazhong Sword Saint.

This Hashimoto Otsuka seems to possess some skills.

Moreover, he has no interest in the vanity fair.

Possessing absolute powerful martial skills, yet still able to remain out of sight for three, five, or even ten years, rather than engage in live streams and sales.

Nowadays, no matter the oddities and peculiarities, as long as there's traction, almost everyone wants to livestream to sell products.

From this perspective, Hashimoto Otsuka constitutes an exception.

Chen Hanqing's voice soon continued through the phone.

"Mr. Su Fan, this time Hashimoto Otsuka will land in Zhejiang to challenge all the martial arts Grandmasters along the way."

"Not only that, but he also accepts all challenges from martial arts Grandmasters."

"Ultimately, he will fight his way to Yang City to challenge you."

Hashimoto Otsuka had been very low-key in the past, but this time, he is evidently extremely high-profile.

According to his method of fighting, quite a few formidable Grandmasters in China will have to contend with him.

Su Fan took note of this matter, but he wasn't overly concerned.

Since the opponent wants to challenge him, focusing too much won't change anything.

In this case, it's better to prepare and wait for the opponent to make their move.

Of course, there's no need to overestimate Hashimoto Otsuka; this Japanese individual may not be able to defeat so many Grandmasters and fight his way to Yang City.

While Su Fan wasn't concerned about Hashimoto Otsuka, other Grandmasters in the Chinese martial arts community paid a lot of attention to this Japanese.

This time, Hashimoto Otsuka didn't come alone; he also brought three of his disciples.

These three individuals are all Grandmasters!