Premiering last July, the historical manga by Yusei Matsui, The Elusive Samurai, garnered rave reviews for its shocking plot right from the first episode, with protagonist Hojo Tokiyuki's "alluring" demeanor becoming a hot topic. After its run, a second season was confirmed, and many fans have started following the ongoing manga.
Today (March 10), Weekly Shonen Jump's 15th issue unveiled the latest Chapter 194, where protagonist Hojo Tokiyuki faces off against his former comrade Fubuki "Kō no Morofuyu." However, the chapter unexpectedly revealed the secret behind Tokiyuki's massive power boost. This revelation immediately sparked discussion among fans and became a trending topic online.
( This article contains spoilers for The Elusive Samurai manga. Readers who wish to avoid spoilers should proceed with caution. )
During their past journeys with the young lord, Fubuki "Kō no Morofuyu" noticed a significant difference in Tokiyuki's combat prowess during their recent encounter compared to before. Curious, he asked what kind of training the young lord had undergone. Not only had his past strength in flexibility not deteriorated with age, but he had also overcome all his previous weaknesses.
The young lord himself seemed a bit perplexed, quietly stating: "Perhaps it was with my wives... no... um... my apologies everyone, I suppose I was trained by wild beasts."
( At this point, Hojo Tokiyuki has already married Suwa Shizuku, Ayako, and Mima. Yes... that's right, three wives! )
The young lord elaborated:
"Aya... a bull, when excited, can't be controlled even by holding one leg. So, by desperately holding on, I trained my arm strength."
"Shizu... a deer gets very happy when picked up, so I almost always had to carry her for long periods, which seems to have greatly improved my thigh and lower back strength."
"Mi... a wolf always wants to strike strange poses with me, almost like doing daily flexibility exercises."
While these are all seemingly metaphorical, after the young lord and the three women officially became spouses in previous chapters, they've certainly had their share of "battles" in bed. Naturally, these animal comparisons... refer to the characteristics of his three wives.
Bull: The Intense One / Deer: The Affectionate One / Wolf: The Agile & Flexible One
This incredibly "powerful" explanation of how the young lord got stronger left fans following the serialization utterly delighted. They couldn't believe Matsui-sensei managed to describe the act of lovemaking and his three wives' "preferences" in such a suggestive yet brilliant way, truly pushing the boundaries of shonen manga, LOL.
Many netizens joked that Matsui-sensei must have completely let loose, turning "driving" into a marital art for physical enhancement. Where did he even come up with this concept, XD?
Other netizens commented: "Getting stronger from daily lovemaking, and it's allowed in Weekly Shonen Jump? That's wild, LOL!" They noted that similar concepts were previously only heard of in "Baki," making this a real eye-opener, XD.
It just goes to show that Matsui-sensei has truly mastered these concepts. For the young lord to become a powerhouse through such means, there truly are no limits...
If you're interested in "The Elusive Samurai" manga, definitely give it a read! It's a historical tale depicting Hojo Tokiyuki's life from the Kamakura to Muromachi periods, with a highly engaging plot. The editor highly recommends it!
via： togetter