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Chapter 575 Kyogoku Makoto Admits Defeat (1st Update)
Conrad Osaka, Makoto Kyogoku Presidential Suite, open-air balcony.

A cool night breeze blew, and starlight adorned the Osaka night sky.

The open-air balcony is spacious and open, and the pool water reflects the lights, sparkling in the sunlight.

Makoto Kyogoku assumed the starting stance of Kyokushin-ryu karate, his eyes sharp as knives.

Faced with Shiraishi E's provocation, he no longer hesitated, and with a sudden burst of power, he shot out like a cannonball!
"drink--!!"

A fierce straight punch aimed directly at Shiraishi Emaki's gate, the wind from the punch whistling, the speed astonishing!

However, Shiraishi E neither dodged nor evaded, and also raised her fist to meet the attack—

"Snapped!!"

The two fists collided with a dull thud!
Kyogoku Makoto felt a numbness in his arm and was so shaken that he staggered back three steps before he could barely regain his balance.

His expression instantly turned serious; the force of that punch far exceeded his expectations!

Shiraishi gave him no chance to breathe, lunging forward and striking Kyogoku Makoto's abdomen with her right fist like lightning.

Kyogoku Makoto quickly crossed his arms to block, managing to take the blow, but his arms were still numb from the impact.

What a powerful force!
Faced with Shiraishi E's continuous attacks, Kyogoku Makoto gritted his teeth and defended continuously, blocking all of her attacks.

Knowing that defenses will eventually crumble, he seized an opening and launched a sudden spinning kick at Shiraishi E's side waist!

However, to his shock, Shiraishi E did not block or dodge, but instead raised her leg and delivered a knee strike straight to his chest!
“Bang! Bang!!”

Two muffled thuds rang out almost simultaneously! Kyogoku Makoto's kick struck Shiraishi E in the waist, while Shiraishi E's knee slammed into his chest!
Kyogoku Makoto groaned and staggered backward, a sharp pain shooting through his chest. Shiraishi E, however, merely frowned slightly before regaining her footing, as if the kick had had no effect on her whatsoever.

This guy... doesn't care about getting hurt at all?!
Kyogoku Makoto endured the pain, cold sweat beading on his forehead. He finally realized that Shiraishi E's fighting style was designed to kill, and was not meant for competition!
"Shall we continue?" Shiraishi E asked, stopping in her tracks. She believed that Kyogoku Makoto had realized that the two sides were not using the same approach.

His punches and kicks aren't just for show.

Makoto Kyogoku took a deep breath, suppressing the pain in his chest.

Having finally encountered such an opponent, how could he possibly give up?

At worst, I'll get injured and hospitalized, and won't be able to participate in the competition.

He had absolutely no interest in opponents of that caliber!
"Come on!" Kyogoku Makoto shouted and charged forward again. This time, he abandoned defense and chose to fight with the same fierce style as his opponent—since Shiraishi E was not defending, he didn't need to be timid!
"Bang! Bang! Bang!!"

Punches and kicks clashed, and muffled thuds filled the air!
The two fought like wild beasts, each move aimed straight for vital points, showing no mercy!
Kyogoku Makoto grew increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed—he had thought his physique was strong enough, but Shiraishi E's fists were like iron hammers, each strike sending shivers down his spine.

What's even more terrifying is the other person's gaze... cold and sharp, as if looking at a dead person.

Kyogoku Makoto had seen countless opponents on the field, but he had never seen such a murderous gaze!

In that brief moment of distraction—

"boom!!"

Shiraishi E delivered a powerful whip kick to his chest! Kyogoku Makoto felt an immense force strike him, and he was sent flying through the air!
"Pfft!!"

Water splashed everywhere as Makoto Kyogoku tumbled heavily into the pool!
He struggled to climb out of the water, soaking wet, his chest burning with pain.

But he knew in his heart that his opponent had already held back on that kick. If he had kicked with full force, he would have broken at least a few bones!
Who exactly is this guy?

An ordinary high school student could never have such skills, let alone such a murderous aura honed through countless battles!
Shiraishi E straightened his slightly disheveled white shirt, looked at Kyogoku Makoto, and asked in a playful tone, "Shall we continue?"

Makoto Kyogoku shook his head, wiped the water droplets from his face, and said in a deep voice, "No need... I lost."

He was well aware of the gap between the two sides... The other side could overpower him even with bare hands, and if the other side used weapons, he would probably die even faster!
Sonoko, who was standing nearby, had already jumped up excitedly, holding the camera and cheering, "That was so cool! Emi! Those punches were like something out of a movie! I'm going to take this video home and watch it a hundred times!"

Shiraishi E smiled, turned around to grab her coat, and said as she put it on, "These punches are so realistic, even movies can't capture this effect!! Let's go, aren't we supposed to go shopping?"

Makoto Kyogoku stood by the pool, watching the two figures disappear into the distance, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Sonoko Suzuki… she truly was not a world he could ever reach.

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After leaving the hotel, Shiraishi E and Sonoko strolled along the neon-lit streets.

The cool night breeze dispelled the blush on Sonoko's cheeks, but it couldn't dispel the excitement in her eyes.

"E! You were so cool just now!" Sonoko jumped up and down like a happy little bird. "I know you're good, but I never thought even Makoto Kyogoku was no match for you! He's the national karate champion!"

Shiraishi E chuckled and deliberately lowered her voice, saying, "That's all thanks to you 'massaging' me and giving me a blessing buff, otherwise how could I be a match for him? I'd probably be knocked out in two punches."

Sonoko blushed, recalling the "massage" scene in the hotel suite, and playfully punched him in embarrassment and annoyance: "What nonsense are you talking about! Even without my 'blessing,' you would still win... and you would win even more decisively!"

She paused, then muttered softly, "But... if you get into a fight again next time, I can give you a 'buff'..."

Shiraishi E couldn't help but chuckle, pinching the tip of her nose: "So generous?"

Sonoko said with a grin, "Of course! I can be even more generous!"

During their casual conversation, the two arrived at Shinsaibashi shopping street.

From afar, they spotted Kazuha standing at the entrance of the mall.

She was wearing casual denim shorts and a pink T-shirt, and was standing on tiptoe looking around. As soon as she saw Sonoko, she waved vigorously.

"The garden! Here, here!"

"Kazuha—!" Sonoko let go of Shiraishi E's hand, ran over, and gave her friend a warm hug. "Did I disturb you?"

Kazuha shook her head with a grin: "How could that be! I'm so bored at home during the holidays, I'm just worried about having no one to play with!"

She waved cheerfully: "Let's go, I'll take you to eat the best food in Osaka!"

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Dotonbori food street.

On the bustling street, He Ye led the two through the crowd with practiced ease, finally stopping in front of a small stall with red lanterns hanging on it.

"This is it!" She pointed to the word "takoyaki" on the signboard, her eyes shining. "I've been eating takoyaki since I was a child, it's absolutely authentic!"

As Sonoko watched the golden meatballs sizzling on the hot plate, her stomach growled involuntarily.

She swallowed hard: "I want to eat ten!"

The owner was a kind-looking middle-aged man who smiled when he saw Kazuha: "Oh, little Kazuha, you've brought your friend again?"

"Yes! This is my good friend from Tokyo. Uncle, you'd better show us your best skills!"

"Don't worry!" The uncle skillfully flipped the takoyaki, sprinkling it with bonito flakes. "I guarantee you'll taste the most authentic Osaka flavor!"

Soon, a box of steaming hot takoyaki was handed over. Sonoko eagerly forked one up, but was immediately burned and exclaimed, "It's so hot!"

Kazuha laughed heartily: "Silly girl, you have to eat it like this—" She demonstrated by gently biting open a small hole to let the heat out.

Just as Shiraishi E was eating takoyaki with the two girls, she suddenly sensed a murderous intent.

He turned around and caught a glimpse of a familiar figure, who, realizing he had been discovered, quickly disappeared into the crowd.

"You guys eat here, I'll go buy some drinks," Shiraishi E said to the two girls, then picked up some takoyaki and walked into the crowd.

After Kazuha saw Shiraishi E leave, she couldn't contain her gossip any longer: "Um, Sonoko... what's your relationship with Shiraishi-kun? I feel like he's pretty close to Ran too?"

Upon hearing this, Sonoko knew her chance to deceive others had arrived!
(End of this chapter)