Synopsis

Rian's classmates question his dedication despite his poor exam scores, and he reveals his motivation is tied to a personal oath to Shirone. The practical exam begins, focusing on movement rather than just strength, introducing "External Gravity," a technique that shifts the swordsman's center of gravity outside the body to drastically enhance destructive power. The instructor demonstrates this technique by walking on the ceiling, emphasizing that movement is more important than strength, and the students are immediately tested on it.