Stop It! It’s Not Me That’s Strong… It’s the Sword…!

Unbeknownst to him, Kurou’s body was taken over by a magic sword – The Demon Blade, and he was treated as a hero!? Every time the magic sword gets hungry, it forcibly possesses his body and goes on rampage. Luckily, the magic sword proritizes criminals and monsters, but even so, if those couldn’t satisfy his hunger, then it might set its sight on others To cover up this curse, he called himself the『Evil Condemner』and ended up killing criminals and monsters endlessly. As a result, people around him began to misunderstand him, who was possessed by the magic sword, as a tremendously powerful person, and began to make outrageous requests? “Stop making unreasonable requests! I’m just an ordinary person possessed by a demon sword!”

Original Publisher

dre novels

English Publisher

j-novel club

Original Language

japanese

Type

Web Novel

## My Thoughts on Stop It! It’s Not Me That’s Strong… It’s the Sword…! Alright, let's dive into "Stop It! It’s Not Me That’s Strong… It’s the Sword…!" This web novel is quite a ride, and while it might not be for everyone, it definitely has a certain charm that kept me reading. ### First Impressions My initial impression was a bit chaotic, to be honest. The premise is… out there. We have a protagonist, Kuro, who's bonded to a cursed sword and somehow ends up being perceived as incredibly powerful, despite feeling anything but. It's a recipe for misunderstanding comedy, and that's exactly what you get. ### What Works Well The humor is definitely a strong point. The author does a good job of creating situations where Kuro's attempts to appear cool backfire spectacularly, leading to hilarious misunderstandings. If you enjoy that kind of "acting cool while panicking internally" trope, this story delivers it in spades. I also found the setting intriguing. The idea of magic emerging and reshaping the world based on myths and legends is pretty unique. The mix of action, comedy, and a hint of harem elements seems to be a sweet spot for many readers. ### Areas of Concern Now, let's talk about the not-so-great aspects. The plot can be a bit… nonsensical at times. Some of the plot points feel contrived. For example, the ease with which Kuro acquires powerful weapons felt a bit too convenient. And while the misunderstandings are funny, I can see how the protagonist's tendency to make them worse could become grating for some readers. Also, while the translation has improved it still needs work. ### ⚠️ Spoiler Warning Okay, here's where we get into spoiler territory. It seems Kuro loses his virginity unknowingly to one of the heroines which may be a turn off for some readers. Also, Kuro's cursed sword allows him to control other cursed weapons. ### Final Verdict Overall, "Stop It! It’s Not Me That’s Strong… It’s the Sword…!" is a fun, albeit flawed, read. If you're looking for a story with a serious, intricate plot, this might not be for you. But if you enjoy misunderstanding comedies with a fantasy twist, and you're willing to overlook some plot holes, then give it a shot. I'd give it a solid 3.5 out of 5 stars. Just be prepared to suspend your disbelief and enjoy the ride.