Sword Art Online Crossover: They're all close friends, how did I become a player?

"Excuse me, are you the Saniwa-sama?"

Yu Bai used a teleporter to arrive in Yanxiang 4 years later. In order to find the short swordsmen, he changed into the Changge school uniform again. This time, he changed his weapon and mental cultivation method to the healing-effect Xiangzhi.

However, don't let Yu Bai's current "nanny" attire fool you; he's still quite capable. Some of his moves are incredibly powerful killing techniques, but Yu Bai in his nanny form is relatively gentler.

After all, one of them beats you to death, hitting wherever it's most dangerous. The other beats you half to death or near death, and sometimes, if they're in a good mood, they'll even heal your injuries after they've finished beating you.

How can it not be considered mild?

Using his superior lightness skill, Yu Bai searched the vast map for the short swordsmen. He traversed the entire map over two days, but still couldn't find a single one.

However, he did not give up the search. He wondered if the short swordsmen might be hiding in the mountains outside the city. As darkness fell and he planned to make a fire in the forest to spend the night and continue searching the next day, a soft, slightly trembling voice quietly rang out in the tranquil forest.

Looking up, he saw a boy with pink hair that looked very soft to touch. The boy, dressed in a military uniform and shorts, stood a short distance away, looking somewhat nervous. His hands were unconsciously clasped in front of him, and his eyes held a mixture of trepidation and anticipation.

Beside him stood a slightly taller white-haired boy, dressed similarly, standing expressionlessly beside the pink-haired boy in a protective posture.

The two maintained a distance that was neither too close nor too far from Yu Bai, cautiously testing his reaction.

Akita Toushirou, the short sword, and Kumi Toushirou, the ribbler.

"Whose sword spirits are you? Why didn't you return to your citadel if you were injured?" Yu Bai asked, feigning concern.

Seeing that they were two Awataguchi swords, Yu Bai knew he had found the person. He calmly examined the two swords in front of him. Fortunately, one was only slightly injured and the other was moderately injured.

"Please...you are the Saniwa-sama, right? Please save Yamato no Kami-dono, he's dying." Akita said anxiously upon hearing Yu Bai's reply, tears streaming down his face.

He and Honebami Toushirou went out to find a Saniwa for help, but the Shirokandai map was so large that it was difficult to find a tsukumogami like them, let alone a Saniwa who could come out with the group.

Having searched all day without encountering a Saniwa possessing spiritual power, and as darkness fell, Akita Toushirou felt an urge to cry at the thought of Yamato no Kami Yasusada, who was still severely injured and unconscious. He was truly terrified of the katana and shattered sword that had protected him.

Just as Akita Toushirou and Honebami Toushirou thought there was no hope for today and were preparing to return to the cave to continue tomorrow, they discovered a campfire not far ahead. They decided to try their luck and went to take a look.

Upon first meeting the Saniwa, Akita and Honebami secretly wondered if they had stumbled upon a solitary nobleman. However, the distinctive attire he wore, clearly belonging to the ancient times of China, quickly refuted their initial assumptions.

As they cautiously approached, they could feel the immense and pure spiritual power emanating from Yu Bai. This made them realize that the handsome man before them was a Saniwa, and a Saniwa who was alone and without any Tsukumogami by his side.

"Yamato no Kami Yasusada? Alright, let's go." Yu Bai got up, stomped out the campfire he had lit, brushed the grass off his clothes, and walked slowly to the two of them without asking any questions. He nodded to them, indicating that he should lead the way.

Although he didn't know why Yamato no Kami Yasusada was an extra among his targets, saving one was the same as saving a group. The one thing Nagaka had in abundance was group healing skills.

"Really? Master, are you really willing to come back with us and treat Yamato no Kami Yasusada? Aren't you worried that we might have ulterior motives?" Akita Toushirou looked at the stranger who had agreed to go with them to treat Yamato no Kami Yasusada without hesitation, and a feeling of disbelief welled up in his heart.

Even Honebami, who hadn't said a word, unconsciously nodded in agreement with Akita's words.

Akita and Honebami exchanged a glance, both reading the same thoughts in each other's eyes: How could a Saniwa follow a complete stranger's Tsukumogami without even asking? And why is there not a single sword Tsukumogami with him? This Saniwa's sword Tsukumogami are so uncaring towards their master, leaving him alone in such a high-level map.

“Well, let’s go. I’m here alone. I finally met some sword spirits I know these past two days, so it’s better to go with you than to stay here alone. Besides, seeing that you’re both injured, I suppose some of you still need treatment. As for worrying that you might have bad intentions…” Yu Bai paused slightly, then smiled and looked at the two swords in front of him. A powerful spiritual energy surged from his body, pressing down on the two of them.

"Uh..." Akita and Honebami were forced to groan by the sudden pressure of spiritual power. At the same time, they understood what the Saniwa hadn't finished saying. With such strength, they could take on a whole group of people, even if they encountered the Time Retrograde Army.

However... this person is indeed a very good Saniwa, it's just that his Tsukumogami is really too irresponsible!

Even though the little swordsmen suffered abandonment and mistreatment, they still retained their innocence and kindness deep in their hearts. Although they felt slightly uncomfortable under Yu Bai's spiritual pressure, when they felt their injuries clearly beginning to heal, coupled with the warmth and care emanating from the spiritual energy, they knew they were not mistaken.

Recalling what the Saniwa had just said, and seeing Yu Bai alone in such a high-level map, regardless of whether it was the Saniwa's own request or his strength, Akita and Honebami were still worried about Yu Bai, and once again felt somewhat dissatisfied with Yu Bai's tsukumogami.

Yu Bai's swords: My nose is a little itchy, I feel like sneezing. (Grabbing Hasebe's collar: Why didn't you let your Saniwa carry a few swords for protection when you went out?!)

……

"Nashio-kun, Yagen-kun, we're back! We've found a Saniwa-sama who's willing to help!"

Upon returning to the cave, Akita Toushirou couldn't wait to announce the good news to his companions. Yagen Toushirou and Namazuo Toushirou, who had come upon hearing the news, exchanged a glance with each other, feeling both joy and wariness as they looked at the Saniwa brought by their brother.

"Master Saniwa, thank you so much for coming to help Lord Yamato. Please rest assured, we will safely escort you out of this area after the treatment is complete." Yagen Toushirou adjusted his glasses, his tone filled with sincerity and gratitude.

At the same time, he noticed that Yu Bai was not accompanied by a single sword spirit, which made him even more wary.