From one person to nine to five

Chapter 819: Battosai (4)

Xu Fu frowned and immediately protected Kaguya Jiro behind him. He knew that this group of mysterious people must have been sent by Battousai.

"Kaguya Jiro, you step back!" Xu Fu said in a deep voice, "Leave these people to me."

"No, Mr. Xu, let me do it!" Kaguya Jiro stood in front of Xu Fu and said with a firm look in his eyes, "These people are coming for me, I should deal with them!"

"You..." Xu Fu hesitated. He was worried that Kaguya Jiro would be blinded by hatred again.

"Mr. Xu, please believe me!" Kaguya Jiro looked at Xu Fu and said seriously, "I am no longer the Kaguya Jiro I used to be. I will no longer be controlled by hatred. I will use my power to protect the people I want to protect!"

Xu Fu looked at Kaguya Jiro's determined eyes and finally nodded: "Okay, I believe you. But remember, don't kill anyone!"

"I understand." Kaguya Jiro nodded, took a deep breath, and slowly drew out the sword from his waist.

This sword was not the one he used before, but a new sword made for him by Xu Fu. The blade of this sword was lighter, sharper, and more suitable for his current style.

"Kill!" The man in black roared and rushed towards Kaguya Jiro waving a sharp blade.

Kaguya Jiro's eyes focused, his body moved, and he rushed towards the man in black like a ghost.

He was extremely fast and had superb swordsmanship, and after a few rounds, he knocked down several men in black.

His blade cut through the air, not taking anyone's life, but simply knocking their weapons away, rendering them incapable of fighting.

He followed Xu Fu's instructions and did not kill anyone.

The remaining men in black became a little timid when they saw how powerful Kaguya Jiro was and did not dare to step forward.

"Kaguya Jiro! You actually betrayed Battousai!" The leading black-clad man roared, "Have you forgotten how your parents died? Have you forgotten the training you received since childhood? Have you forgotten your mission?"

"I haven't forgotten." Kaguya Jiro said coldly, "My parents were killed by Battousai, and I have been trained to kill since I was a child. However, I have found a new path. I will no longer work for Battousai, and I will no longer be a killing machine!"

"You...you..." The leading man in black was so angry that he couldn't speak.

"You guys go and tell Battousai that I, Kaguya Jiro, have completely severed ties with them. From now on, I will be their enemy!" Kaguya Jiro waved the sword in his hand and shouted sternly.

The man in black knew that he could not complete the mission today, so he had to leave in shame with his injured companion.

Xu Fu walked up to Kaguya Jiro and patted him on the shoulder gently: "You did a good job."

Kaguya Jiro put away his sword and looked at Xu Fu, his eyes full of gratitude: "Thank you, Mr. Xu. If it weren't for you, I might never be able to get rid of Battousai's control." The attack of the man in black was like a signal, announcing that the all-out war between Xu Fu, Kaguya Jiro and Battousai had officially begun.

In the days that followed, Xingling Pavilion was constantly harassed and attacked by Battosai, who either secretly sabotaged or openly provoked in an attempt to destroy the reputation of Xingling Pavilion and force Xu Fu to hand over Kaguya Jiro.

The disciples of Xinglin Pavilion rose up to resist and launched a fierce battle with the assassins of Battosai. Although they were outnumbered, the assassins of Battosai were all well-trained martial arts masters, fierce and cruel, causing considerable losses to Xinglin Pavilion.

On the one hand, Xu Fu strengthened the defense of Xinglin Pavilion, and on the other hand, he actively searched for the stronghold of Batosai, trying to capture them in one fell swoop.

However, Battousai's whereabouts are extremely secretive. They are like a group of poisonous snakes lurking in the darkness, appearing and disappearing mysteriously and making them elusive.

Xu Fu realized that if he wanted to completely solve the problem of Battosai, he couldn't just rely on force. He needed to find the mastermind behind Battosai and understand their true purpose in order to fundamentally disintegrate them.

So he sent people to secretly investigate Battousai's background again, hoping to find some clues.

At the same time, Kaguya Jiro also volunteered to join the investigation. He said that he knew Battousai very well and might be able to provide some useful information.

Xu Fu agreed to Kaguya Jiro's request and asked him to follow the investigators. He believed that Kaguya Jiro had completely escaped the control of Battosai and would not be used by them again.

With the help of Kaguya Jiro, the investigators soon obtained some important clues about Battousai.

They discovered that Battosai was not a simple assassin organization, but a huge group with huge power and complex relationships. Their power spread across various fields, including politics, business and martial arts.

They use various means to make money, control people's hearts and minds, and attempt to subvert the entire social order.

The mastermind behind Battosai is a mysterious figure known as the "Black Dragon". It is said that the Black Dragon is a ruthless and ambitious man with great martial arts skills. He has always been eager to rule the entire martial arts world and even get involved in the imperial court.

Xu Fu was shocked when he heard the news. He did not expect that the power of Battosai was so huge and their ambitions were so great.

He realized that what he was facing was not just an ordinary killer organization, but an evil force that was powerful enough to subvert the entire country.

He must act quickly to stop Battousai's plot.

Xu Fu decided to go personally to Battousai's stronghold and confront the Black Dragon head-on.

He knew that this action was extremely dangerous, but he had no hesitation. He could not watch Battousai commit evil and endanger the people.

He summoned the core members of Xinglin Pavilion, explained his final arrangements to them, and designated a successor.

"This time, I may not be able to come back alive." Xu Fu looked at everyone and said in a heavy tone, "If anything happens to me, you must work together to protect Xinglin Pavilion, continue to practice medicine and save lives, and benefit the people."

The members of Xinglin Pavilion were all very sad, and they all tried to dissuade Xu Fu from taking the risk.

"Mr. Xu, don't go!" an elder cried, "Battosai is very powerful. It's too dangerous for you to go alone!"

"I know it's dangerous, but I have to go." Xu Fu shook his head, "This is my responsibility, I can't back down."

"Then we will go with you!" Everyone expressed their willingness to fight alongside Xu Fu.

"No, you can't go." Xu Fu rejected their request. "You stay in Xinglin Pavilion and guard this place, which is the most important thing. If anything happens to me, you will have to shoulder greater responsibilities and must not act rashly."

In the end, Xu Fu took only Kaguya Jiro with him and embarked on the journey to Battousai's stronghold.

They slept in the open air and went through many hardships along the way, and finally arrived at a remote valley.

This valley is surrounded by towering mountains, with steep terrain, easy to defend but difficult to attack. Deep in the valley, there is a huge manor hidden, which is the base of Battousai.

Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro sneaked into the manor quietly and began to look for the trace of the black dragon.

The manor was heavily guarded, with assassins patrolling everywhere. Xu Fu and Hui Yejiro carefully avoided them and groped forward step by step.

Suddenly, they heard a loud noise coming from deep inside the manor.

Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro looked at each other and immediately rushed towards the direction where the sound came from.

They came to a huge martial arts training ground, where hundreds of Battosai assassins gathered, undergoing brutal training. In the middle of the training ground stood a man in a black robe. This man was tall and strong, with a sinister look on his face, and exuded a chilling aura.

He is the mastermind behind Battousai, Black Dragon.

"Very good, you have trained very hard." Black Dragon looked at the assassins and said with satisfaction, "As long as you continue to work hard, you will definitely become the backbone of Battousai in the future and achieve my great goal!"

"Serve Lord Black Dragon!" The killers shouted in unison, their momentum shaking the heavens.

Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro hid in the dark, observing the black dragon silently.

"Is that the Black Dragon? He is indeed a dangerous character." Kaguya Jiro said in a low voice.

"Well, he is very powerful and we have to be careful when dealing with him." Xu Fu nodded.

"What should we do next?" asked Kaguya Jiro.

"Let's first find an opportunity to get close to him and find out his details," Xu Fu said, "and then wait for an opportunity to act and catch him in one fell swoop."

At this moment, the Black Dragon suddenly turned his head and looked sharply at the place where Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro were hiding.

"Who is it? You're sneaking around, come out!" Black Dragon shouted coldly.

Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro knew that they had been discovered.

They no longer hid, but slowly walked out from the darkness.

"Black Dragon, we have been waiting for you for a long time." Xu Fu looked at Black Dragon and said calmly.

"Who are you?" Black Dragon looked at Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro with vigilance in his eyes.

"We are here to end your ambition." Xu Fu said.

"Just the two of you?" Black Dragon sneered, "You really overestimate your own abilities!"

"Kill!" Black Dragon gave the order, and hundreds of assassins immediately rushed towards Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro. Facing the assassins rushing in like a tide, Xu Fu and Kaguya Jiro remained calm. Xu Fu held a long spear in his hand, calm and composed. The long spear in his hand was like a living thing. While swinging it, he knocked away several assassins who rushed in the front. Kaguya Jiro drew out his long sword, and his figure was like a ghost, shuttling among the assassins, the sword flashing, and every time he drew his sword, one person would fall to the ground, but he avoided the vital parts and did not take anyone's life.

The two stood back to back, forming an indestructible defensive circle, fending off wave after wave of attacks from the killers.

"Kaguya Jiro, I'll leave these people to you. I'll go deal with the Black Dragon." Xu Fu said to Kaguya Jiro while fending off the killer's attack.

"Mr. Xu, be careful." Kaguya Jiro nodded, and the sword in his hand danced faster, forcing back all the killers around him.

Xu Fu took a deep breath, moved his body, and rushed towards the black dragon like an arrow. He was so fast that he broke through the killers' encirclement in the blink of an eye and came in front of the black dragon.

"Black Dragon, your sins end here!" Xu Fu looked at Black Dragon and shouted sternly.

"Humph! How shameless!" Black Dragon sneered, and moved his body, pouncing on Xu Fu like a cheetah. He made claws with both hands, and with a strong gust of wind, he went straight for Xu Fu's throat.

Xu Fu did not dare to be careless and quickly waved his long spear to resist. The long spear collided with the black dragon's claws, making a loud "bang" sound, and a powerful force made Xu Fu's arm numb.

The Black Dragon's strength far exceeded Xu Fu's imagination. His internal strength was profound and his moves were fierce. Every move and every style was full of murderous intent.

Xu Fu didn't dare to fight head-on, so he could only rely on his flexible body to dodge the black dragon's attacks. While dodging, he observed the black dragon's moves and looked for flaws.

The black dragon's attack became more and more fierce, and Xu Fu gradually felt a little tired. He knew that this would not work, and he had to find a way to win as soon as possible.

He took a deep breath, circulated the internal energy to the extreme, and prepared to use his ultimate move.

At this moment, the black dragon suddenly let out a strange laugh and stopped attacking.

"Xu Fu, I have to admit that you are indeed very strong." The Black Dragon looked at Xu Fu and said grimly, "But do you think you can stop me by yourself? You are so naive!"

After saying that, Hei Long waved his hand fiercely, and more assassins emerged from all around the martial arts training ground. These assassins were all dressed in black, holding sharp blades, with fierce eyes and imposing aura.

"Today, I will let you see the true strength of me, Black Dragon!" Black Dragon said with a proud smile.

Xu Fu frowned. He didn't expect that the Black Dragon actually hid its strength.

He felt a sense of pressure as he watched more and more assassins appeared. He knew that if he and Kaguya Jiro were surrounded by these assassins, it would be difficult for them to escape.

"Kaguya Jiro, the situation has changed, let's retreat!" Xu Fu shouted loudly.

"Mr. Xu, I will cover you!" When Kaguya Jiro heard Xu Fu's shout, he immediately swung his sword, cut a bloody path, and moved closer to Xu Fu.

The two men stood back to back, struggling to resist the assassins' attacks and slowly retreating outside the training ground.

Just when they were about to escape from the training ground, a figure suddenly dropped from the sky and blocked their way.

She was a woman in a white robe, holding an exquisite sword and exuding a powerful aura.

"It's you!" Xu Fu's face changed when he saw the woman.

That woman was none other than the leader of Battousai and Kuroryu's wife, Hakuhime.

"Xu Fu, do you think you can escape?" Bai Ji looked at Xu Fu coldly, her eyes full of murderous intent.

Xu Fu knew that Bai Ji's strength was not inferior to Black Dragon. If he fought with her, it would be difficult for him to escape.

"Kaguya Jiro, you go! I will stop them!" Xu Fu looked at Kaguya Jiro and said in a deep voice.

"Mr. Xu, I can't leave you!" Kaguya Jiro said with a firm look in his eyes.

"This is an order!" Xu Fu shouted, "You must leave here alive and tell everyone in the world about Battosai's conspiracy!"

Kaguya Jiro looked at Xu Fu's determined eyes and knew that he could not change his decision.

He gritted his teeth and nodded: "Mr. Xu, take care!"

After saying that, Kaguya Jiro turned and rushed towards the group of killers, fighting his way out of a bloody path and disappeared into the darkness.

(End of this chapter)