Super Fighting Tokyo

Chapter 3 The Pursuit of Power
While it's convenient to let your mind wander, doing it too often can cause a headache.

Moreover, it's not an emergency, and Bai Mucheng has plenty of time to sort through his memories.

Sakurai Arisa, the younger sister, walked home with two classmates.

Matsumoto Shoe, and Wu Jialouluo.

……

The former, with her ponytail slightly curled at the ends, has a quiet, girl-next-door image. She is the female protagonist in the world of "Baki" and also Baki Hanma's girlfriend.

—I wonder what time it is now, and whether the two of them have confessed their feelings to each other?

……

The second girl had a unique appearance, with long, straight black hair, a well-proportioned and toned figure, and an energy unlike that of ordinary people.

Her eyes were particularly striking; not only were they sharp, but the colors of her pupils and the whites of her eyes were reversed—her black irises and white pupils.

She is the great-granddaughter of the leader of the "Wu Clan" in "Kengan Ashura," who specializes in assassination. She is also one of the most talented members of the clan, possessing combat power comparable to that of professional assassins.

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Even professional killers have to go to school.

— Combining his memories with those in his mind, Shiraki Cheng quickly understood this point.

My younger sister attends "Royal Sakura Girls' Academy," and the "monsters" in that girls' high school are far more than just Garuda!
Years ago, the old man sold everything he owned to save enough for Yusa's high school and university tuition, all so that she could study hard.

After incurring high-interest loans, Yusa initially intended to use her tuition fees to pay off the debt, but by the time she realized it, the meager tuition fees were simply a drop in the ocean.

Although she wouldn't show it to her sick older brother, Yusa couldn't hide her low spirits when she was at school. Her two good friends, Koji and Garuda, noticed it, which led to today's dessert shop getaway.

"excuse me!"

Garuda waved to Bai Mucheng, while Shaojiang smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.

Yusa had already told the two of them about Shiraki's illness, and the two of them also expressed their concern about their classmate's older brother's condition.

But when he finally saw Shiraki in person, he didn't seem to be anything special...

No.

Garuda narrowed his eyes.

After all, she came from a family of martial arts practitioners, so she could see more than ordinary people.

The man before me, Bai Mucheng, should be suffering from a chronic illness, but his energy and spirit are quite abundant, no less than that of a professional athlete—or even a professional assassin of the Wu clan.

The only thing that could prove he was ill was his "physical appearance".

A truly skilled fighter often maintains a straight and stable center of gravity.

However, Bai Mucheng's center line is not stable, and is even crooked, clearly showing the sluggishness caused by a lack of exercise after a long period of rest.

"Arisa's brother seems more interesting than I expected..."

"what?"

Garuda's gaze shifted, and he noticed that Shaojiang's expression remained unchanged, which surprised him somewhat.

After all, Shiraki Cheng's figure and appearance are of a very high standard. Even if an ordinary high school girl is not interested, she should still be amazed.

But judging from Shaojiang's expression, he seemed to have long been used to it.

"Sho-chan?" Garuda tilted his head, hearing Sho-chan mutter to herself.

"They are similar people, all single-mindedly pursuing 'power'..."

Shaojiang looked at Bai Mucheng and sighed helplessly, "Just like 'him' who rents a room in my house, he starts running before dawn and then starts exercising loudly at night. He is drenched in sweat every day and sometimes comes back covered in injuries."

“He—Baki—told me before that he wanted to become the strongest on Earth.”

"But my mother often said: 'You'll die if you do that.'"

"..."

With a helpless expression, Shoko bowed to the crowd in farewell, her figure gradually disappearing at the end of the street.

As for Garuda, he took out his phone and checked it. "Um, I might have to bother you for a while. I arranged with my sister to pick me up here, but she hasn't arrived yet."

Shiraki Shōka and Arisa, of course, welcomed the visit.

While moving a stool for Garuda, Yusa suddenly noticed that Shiraki's hand, which was gripping hers, was no longer trembling.

"Hey? Brother, are you feeling better?"

Arisa noticed that there were sweat stains on Shiraki Sho's shirt, and was even more surprised, "Wait, you worked out?!"

"Yeah, I did some light exercise."

Bai Mucheng tapped the bandage on his head and explained, "I feel much better today, and even my mind is clearer. It seems like my boxing injury is recovering."

"This……"

It's unbelievable that there's gauze.

She remembers visiting more than a dozen hospitals in Tokyo, and without exception, the result was "no specific treatment for chronic brain injury." Who would have thought that today would bring such a glimmer of hope?

Yusa was thrilled, and after a long pause, she managed to stammer out a question: "But...why?"

"Perhaps it's because of the 'human body,' which is very amazing."

Garuda, who was standing nearby, suddenly interjected and speculated: "For example, our family has been absorbing the 'seeds' and 'techniques' of outstanding martial artists for many years, and eventually we can break through the shackles of the mind and 'liberate' stronger power."

"It's probably an accident in Arisa's case—something triggered his body's efficient recovery mechanism, such as recent brain damage?"

At this point, Garuda and Yusa looked up at the bandages on Shiraki's head and found the most reasonable explanation.

Yusa was overjoyed. "Is this what they mean by 'misfortune and fortune are intertwined'?"

Bai Mucheng was also unsure. "Perhaps?"

Arisa reached out her hand to her older brother's head, "Let me touch it!"

Garuda quickly stopped Yusa, "...That's not good, it will still hurt."

"..."

Whoosh—buzz! Buzz…

As they were talking, a roar came from the distance on the street, and a sleek, lightweight motorcycle sped by.

That motorcycle was quite eye-catching—and not just because of its design.

The person riding the bicycle was a short-haired girl with a good figure, combining a well-proportioned look with a sense of strength. She was wearing a black sleeveless vest and shorts, which vaguely revealed her toned abdominal muscles.

laugh--!
With a swift drift, the short-haired girl brought her motorcycle to a smooth stop in front of the main entrance of the open space. She took off her sunglasses, revealing eyes similar to Garuda's—the same black eyes with white pupils.

"elder sister!"

Garuda beckoned to the girl, then introduced her to the brother and sister, saying, "This is my cousin, she's three years older than me."

"Wu Fengshui".

The girl introduced herself, waved her sunglasses with a casual and carefree air, and gestured to the brother and sister.

At the same time, Wu Fengshui was also sizing up Bai Mucheng.

Compared to the well-rounded "genius" Garuda, Wu Fengshui is more skilled in firearms and tracking, which allows him to instantly see more details.

"Height 187cm, weight approximately 93...94kg, those are quite impressive physical stats!"

"This seems to be a karate dojo? It's closed down? I haven't heard of any skilled fighters around here..."

While pondering, Wu Fengshui suddenly stretched out his right hand, raising his slender thumb and forefinger to make a "pistol" gesture, aiming at Bai Mucheng.

This might seem like a joke from an ordinary young girl, but for Wu Fengshui, who is skilled at sniping, it means something completely different.

"boom!"

Wu Fengshui uttered an onomatopoeic word, but Bai Mucheng showed no reaction because he had no intention of killing him.

"boom!"

The second onomatopoeic word was uttered, and Shiraki Cheng remained motionless, because it wasn't aimed at him.

"Bang--

The moment the third onomatopoeic word was uttered, before it had even finished, Bai Mucheng had already bent over, stepped forward with his right leg, and unleashed all his strength in an instant.

Ode!
This forward lunge is extremely fast, even distorting the air and leaving afterimages, instantly closing the distance between the two.

Wu Fengshui was almost caught off guard, his white pupils contracted slightly, and he felt a strong gust of wind rushing towards him.

At the same time, Bai Mucheng's heavy breathing could be heard.

"Huh...huh..."

Beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, some cold and some hot. The coldness was due to Wu Fengshui's sudden burst of killing intent, while the heat was the physical strain caused by the instantaneous charge.

"What amazing footwork!"

Wu Fengshui couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, then added, "It's just that your body isn't very coordinated, it seems you're still recovering?"

"I'll tell you the details on the way, don't disturb their rest!" Garuda jumped onto the back of the motorcycle, waved to Yusa and Shiraki, "Thanks for the treat, see you at school tomorrow!"

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After the motorcycle turned the corner, Garuda on the back seat complained to Wu Fengshui.

"Isn't it a bit rude to 'fire a gun' to test the waters on our first meeting?"

Wu Fengshui pursed his lips apologetically, "Sorry, I couldn't help myself. It's been a long time since I've seen such an interesting expert."

Upon hearing this, Garuda was somewhat puzzled. "Why? I haven't introduced Arisa-nii yet, have I?"

Wu Fengshui nodded. "Actually, I saw this on my way here—look!"

The motorcycle turned another corner, but still didn't leave the vicinity of Shiraki's house.

Following Wu Fengshui's direction, a "standing sandbag" lay in the roadside weeds, separated from the dojo's open space by only a wall. The canvas outer layer had been torn, and the internal filling was scattered all over the ground.

"This is……"

Garuda observed the trajectory and concluded that the sandbag had undoubtedly flown out of Bai Mucheng's house.

Aside from wild speculations like "Arisa is also a top-tier expert," there's only one possibility—

This sandbag was smashed by Bai Mucheng's fist and flew over the wall!
"This is a martial art technique I've never seen before!" Garuda became even more curious. "It's not just simple karate. What style does Arisa-nii belong to?"

"I do not know……"

Wu Fengshui put on his sunglasses and said with a grin, "You're going to have exams soon, right? I don't have any assassination cases lately, so leave the investigations to me. I really enjoy these kinds of leisure activities."

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Even after the Wu sisters left, Arisa was still in a daze of joy.

Bai Mucheng patted his sister on the shoulder and said, "This is a rare opportunity. I'll cook tonight. What food is left in the fridge?"

“Ah…oh,” Arisa paused for a moment, “There are still onions, potatoes, and carrots left.”

"Okay, I'll make curry tonight!"

Bai Mucheng nodded, then looked at the dojo that had become a dilapidated building. "There are still many things to solve: the competition in three days, the debts of the Di'ai Group, rehabilitation training, dojo repairs, how to make money afterwards... Oh right, I also need to bring back the sandbags. I can repair them and they'll still be usable. Those things are quite expensive..."

Arisa Sakurai listened quietly.

Since Shiraki Sho fell ill, Arisa has never seen her brother like this again!
After muttering a few words, Bai Mucheng looked at his younger sister, feeling that he had a lot to say but couldn't quite get it all out.

"You've worked hard these past few years."

"Ah."

"You can relax a bit more now. It's great to go out and have fun with your classmates and make more friends."

"Ok!"

"Don't worry about your brother anymore."

"……Um?"

Arisa's last words were "questioning," full of distrust, which startled Shiraki Cheng. But he immediately realized that she was indeed his younger sister, knowing that he was not one to stay put.

Just like the "Baki" mentioned by Matsumoto Koe, Arisa will definitely worry about Shiraki Sho—especially given that he is burdened with a debt of 30 million yen!

“For example—brother,” Arisa said quietly, “what do you mean by ‘the match in three days’?”

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Three days later, in the evening.

An underground boxing match against "Kengan Fighters" is about to begin.

The men in black from the Di'ai Group and a minor leader from the Canchi Group arrived together by car.

(End of this chapter)