I Became a Swordsmanship Instructor at the Academy

After waking up in the body of Kageyama Ayumu, a minor figure from a well-known story, the main character chooses a different path. Instead of getting tangled in the original plot’s conflicts, they opt for a peaceful existence. Ayumu, now aware of the novel’s events, decides to step back and let the destined heroes handle the world’s fate.

With knowledge of the future, they avoid unnecessary risks and focus on securing a comfortable life. Teaching swordsmanship at the academy becomes a means to stability rather than a path to glory. The protagonist prioritizes personal happiness over grand adventures, steering clear of the chaos that once defined the story.

By staying out of the spotlight, Ayumu ensures their survival while the original protagonists face their trials. Wealth and leisure replace battles and danger, offering a quiet alternative to the novel’s high-stakes drama. The choice to remain a background character grants them freedom—something the original Ayumu never had.

This new life is built on careful decisions, avoiding the mistakes of those bound by fate. The academy becomes a sanctuary, far removed from the world’s impending turmoil. For Ayumu, happiness lies not in heroism but in the simple pleasures of an undisturbed existence.

Though the story’s main events unfold elsewhere, their presence subtly influences the academy’s students. Yet, they never overstep, maintaining the delicate balance between involvement and detachment. The protagonist’s journey is one of restraint, proving that sometimes, the best role is the one unseen.

No longer a pawn of destiny, Ayumu crafts a life defined by choice rather than obligation. The novel’s plot continues without them, but their absence is their greatest victory. In the end, they find contentment in the shadows, far from the burdens of being a hero.