Martial artists can never be ultimately insulted

Forbidden type, dentures!

A simple, unadorned punch landed squarely on her side. The instant she sensed the impact, Shiranui Hanzo jerked to her feet, but Yuan Chen's fist was clearly faster and more powerful than Hanzo's! A perfect strike! The powerful impact even transformed into a visible white wave that surged out from behind Shiranui Mai!

Having taken the hit head-on, Mai Shiranui, who had already unleashed her Super Special Move, Ninja Bee, immediately widened her eyes. The Nen flames around her were extinguished like candles in the wind by the surging fist wind, and then she flew out with a whoosh! She crashed into the wall with a dull thud, but did not slip down. Instead, she was embedded in the wall with her eyes glazed over, like a painting.

"dance!"

Upon seeing this, Hanzo Shiranui exclaimed in surprise, then immediately got up and went to Mai's side. Together with Maki Genryusai, they carefully took Mai Shiranui down from the wall.

Looking at Yuan Chen who followed behind, Shiranui Hanzo's eyes widened, and he asked sharply, "It was just a sparring match, why did you use such force?!"

Upon hearing Hanzo's question, Yuan Chen didn't feign helplessness or try to shirk responsibility; he simply replied:

"Bearing the name of mourning, I cannot tarnish Lao Yuan's reputation."

Upon hearing this, Hanzo Shiranui opened his mouth, but for a moment he didn't know what to say.

After all, the idea of ​​determining whether Yuan Chen is Yuan's successor through battle was proposed by Hanzo Shiranui.

Just now, although the way Yuan Chen attacked was completely different from the fighting style of Yuan that Shiranui Hanzo saw when he was young, as a master-level figure, Shiranui Hanzo was able to confirm from the characteristics that Yuan Chen displayed that it was indeed the Lost Assassination Fist.

The mastery of many acupoints in the human body, and the gathering of Qi...

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Genryusai Maki couldn't help but say, "Even so, isn't that going too far? Mai's breathing is almost nonexistent now!"

"Don't worry."

Yuan Chen said, "The Anger Assassination Fist is also quite skilled in treatment. I will now provide emergency treatment."

As he spoke, Yuan Chen also stretched out his hands and smacked his lips.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Genryusai Maki turned her gaze to Shiranui Hanzo, seemingly asking whether she should listen to Yuan Chen.

Sensing Maki Genryusai's gaze, Hanzo Shiranui hesitated for a moment, but then nodded and said, "Please do your best to treat him."

"Don't worry," Yuan Chen nodded and said, "I have plenty of experience in this."

Hearing Yuan Chen's guarantee, Shiranui Hanzo was still worried, but seeing Yuan Chen's serious expression, he felt a little relieved.

As an elder from the same era as Yuan, Shiranui Hanzo knew that besides his unparalleled assassination techniques, Yuan's medical skills were also not to be underestimated.

Watching Yuan Chen treat Mai Shiranui, Genryusai Maki was initially nervous, but after confirming that Yuan Chen was indeed treating her—or rather, that Mai's condition was indeed recovering rapidly—she breathed a slight sigh of relief.

After instructing Yuan Chen to take good care of himself, Genryusai Maki then turned her gaze to Shiranui Hanzo. Upon sensing Maki's gaze, Shiranui Hanzo nodded in response, and the two left the house without saying a word.

Once outside, after closing the front door, Genryusai Maki whispered, "Senpai, the Mourning Assassination Fist is...?"

Upon hearing Genryusai Maki's words, a memory surfaced in Shiranui Hanzo's eyes, and he then began to recount his past stories.

"In that era, Hong Kong was still the battleground of Asia..."

Shiranui Hanzo explained it simply, or rather, it's not convenient to go into more detail right now. But even so, it was enough for Genryusai Maki to realize what the Lost Assassination Fist truly represented for the Underworld... especially for old people like Shiranui Hanzo from the previous era.

Thinking this, Genryusai Maki seemed to realize something and said solemnly, "If that's the case... does Shiranui-ryu have some kind of grudge against the Mourning Assassination Fist?"

“…No.” Shiranui Hanzo shook his head.

"Then why did he go so far? Is it really just to make a name for himself?" Genryusai Maki said suspiciously, "He's up to no good."

"……yes."

Upon hearing this, Hanzo Shiranui's face also showed a worried expression.

"But no matter what, the Mushin-ryu will stand by the Shiranui-ryu!"

Genryusai Maki said earnestly, "Please rest assured, senpai!"

Upon hearing Genryusai Maki's words, Hanzo Shiranui's face showed a touch of emotion, and he then said:

“I can feel your sincerity, child… but these things cannot be decided arbitrarily. If something really happens, you can leave if you can.”

Regardless, as long as the Shiranui-ryu school exists, the Mushin-ryu school will always be its friend! If the Shiranui-ryu encounters a disciple with exceptional talent, it will undoubtedly recommend the Mushin-ryu lineage to them!

During their conversation, however, the two of them felt a sense of pressure.

Not everyone can be like Lao Yuan, whose fighting prowess has hardly diminished even in the final stage of his life, and whose understanding of death has become more profound as he gets closer to death.

As for Yuan Chen, both Genryusai Maki and Shiranui Hanzo felt an indescribable pressure.

A fist is afraid of being too young and strong—but this fist is too strong.

Just as the two were feeling that the situation was getting a little tricky, a soft cough suddenly came from inside the house.

Instinctively, the two immediately pushed open the door and rushed into the room, only to see that Mai Shiranui had already sat up, leaning over the edge of the bed and constantly gagging, spitting out a large amount of saliva mixed with foam and blood.

"Wu! You're awake?!"

Upon seeing that Mai had woken up, Genryusai Maki also showed a surprised expression, and then quickly came to the bedside and said:

"You woke up so quickly? I thought you'd be in bed for at least a week."

Upon hearing Maki Genryusai's words, Mai Shiranui had no time to explain. She simply adjusted her physical state, feeling the heat coursing through her body as she breathed heavily.

Seeing that his granddaughter was indeed recovering quickly, Hanzo Shiranui breathed a sigh of relief, but doubts also arose in his heart.

"What is your purpose in coming here, Your Excellency?" Shiranui Hanzo asked, looking at Yuan Chen.

Volume 1: Chapter 122 - The Struggle Between Master and Disciple

Upon hearing Hanzo Shiranui's question, Yuan Chen replied, "Cultivation."

"...Cultivation?"

Upon hearing this, Shiranui Hanzo was slightly taken aback, seemingly unable to understand what Yuan Chen meant by cultivation.

Seeing the confusion on Shiranui Hanzo's face, Yuan Chen explained the purpose of his visit.

Upon learning that Yuan Chen actually wanted to understand the difference between ninjutsu and ordinary martial arts, and had even specifically looked up information about the Martial God School, not only Shiranui Hanzo, but even Genryusai Maki, who was standing next to him, stared in astonishment.

"In other words..." Hanzo Shiranui stroked his chin, his voice filled with deep surprise and uncertainty, as if he had been stunned by a sudden burst of joy. He looked at Yuan Chen with astonishment and said:

"You've come here to become an apprentice and learn skills?!"

“Yes.” Yuan Chen nodded.

"Then... won't that guy Yuan mind? Aren't you his disciple?" Shiranui Hanzo looked at Yuan Chen with some surprise and expectation.

Don't worry about the dance for now. Of course, the dance is important, but the injuries have already been mostly healed by the health preservation method of the Lost Assassination Fist, and you are no longer in danger... Anyway, you are out of danger, so don't worry about it for now.

In comparison, what about Yuan Chen?

Wow, this is a living legend in the world of assassins, hailed as the successor of the peerless warrior Yuan Wudi, standing at the pinnacle.

Especially just now, although Shiranui Hanzo could sense that the aura of the Yuan Chen had obvious characteristics of sadness in his eyes - anyone who has seen the Sad Assassination Fist should be able to feel it.

That kind of absolute obsession with fighting to the death, with dying together, with the word "death" itself.

However, Shiranui Hanzo could also sense that Yuan Chen's punches were not simply imitating Yuan Wudi, but had already forged their own path, or even... their own will!

Such talent would be a tremendous boon if he were truly willing to train in the Shiranui school. However, Shiranui Hanzo was also worried that if Gen found out, he might see it as an attempt to steal his disciple…

"Don't worry." Sensing Hanzo's worry, Yuan Chen nodded and said, "My relationship with Lao Yuan is not just that of master and disciple. To be precise, I will take care of him... well, take care of him until his death."

When Yuan Chen spoke the last two words, "to see someone off in their final moments," a resolute look appeared in his eyes.

Whenever Yuan Chen mentions Lao Yuan, recalls Lao Yuan's current state, and his peak period that is gradually coming to an end with the passage of time, he can feel his desire to kill Lao Yuan rising.

According to Yuan Chen's prediction, in three years at most, Old Yuan will be unable to maintain his current peak condition, and his strength will inevitably decline. Therefore, the two-year agreement was set.

Yuan Chen has been in the Doujie for over a month now, but this level of progress is clearly not enough to satisfy him.

While pondering, Yuan Chen briefly explained his relationship with Lao Yuan.

As Yuan Chen explained, the surprise in Shiranui Hanzo's eyes lessened and the anticipation grew. After gaining a better understanding of the relationship between Yuan Chen and Lao Yuan, as well as Yuan Chen's goals, his eyes became even brighter.

In fact, Hanzo Shiranui felt as if he had been hit by a giant pie falling from the sky, leaving him dizzy.

The fillings here are a bit... too much!

"In conclusion," Yuan Chen summarized:

"Old Yuan himself is without a sect or lineage, and has no descendants, so he does not restrict me from becoming a disciple. If the Shiranui School can accept someone with existing skills as a disciple, then I hope to become a member of the Shiranui School. If not, please give me an answer, and I will then look for other ninjutsu schools. If possible, please help me make an introduction."

As he spoke, Yuan Chen also turned his gaze to Genryusai Maki, who was standing to the side.

Having some understanding of the Martial God School, although this school focuses on physical techniques rather than the 'energy conversion' that Yuan Chen is more interested in, it possesses the power to kill Vega, and its ultimate technique, Martial God Unparalleled, obviously has many aspects worth learning from.

Upon hearing Yuan Chen's words, Shiranui Hanzo instinctively wanted to agree, but then he felt an intense gaze coming from the side.

Turning my head, I saw that it was none other than Genryusai Maki.

After all, according to the agreement they just reached, the Shiranui School would also assist the martial arts inheritance of the Mushin School... and now.

Feeling the gaze from his old friend's daughter, Hanzo Shiranui sighed inwardly that he had been too hasty when he made the promise. He never expected that such a wonderful thing would fall from the sky so soon after.

After thinking for a moment and hesitating, Hanzo Shiranui took a deep breath and decided to keep his promise to Maki Minamoto.

“Maki, I’m a man of my word.” Shiranui Hanzo looked at Genryusai Maki.

Meanwhile, Genryusai Maki looked expectant, and was even ready to accept and agree immediately.

Shiranui Hanzo did not disappoint Genryusai Maki, immediately saying, "I promised you that the matter of the Mushin-ryu is the matter of the Shiranui-ryu, and the issue of succession facing the Mushin-ryu is the issue facing the Shiranui-ryu! Therefore—"

"So!" Genryusai Maki clenched her fist expectantly.

"So what do you think of the dance?" Shiranui Hanzo asked with a smug look on his face.

“…Mai?” Genryusai Maki was stunned, the joy on her face instantly freezing, her entire demeanor seemingly illustrating what it meant to 'completely collapse'.

"Me?" Mai Shiranui, who had just woken up from her coma and whose head was still a little groggy, didn't understand the situation. She only heard that Maki Minamoto and her grandfather seemed to be talking about something, but suddenly her name was mentioned.

“Yes, Mai!” Hanzo Shiranui said, stroking his beard. “You know Mai’s talent is quite good, and she should be more than capable of inheriting the Martial God Style…”

No, no, no, no.

Upon hearing this, Genryusai Maki shook her head repeatedly and said, "Mai is your own granddaughter, how could I take away what she loves?"

"Hey, just a granddaughter. It just proves how close our two schools of thought are!"

Shiranui Hanzo waved his hand magnanimously.

"No, no, no, Mai is more suitable for Shiranui."

"No, no, no, dancing is more suitable for the Martial God style."

Looking at the two humble people beside her, Mai Shiranui, whose head was still a little dizzy, was also stunned. Although she didn't know what had happened... it seemed like she was being disliked?

Subconsciously, Mai Shiranui tugged at Yuan Chen beside her: "What... happened?"

“…I don’t know.” Yuan Chen shook his head.

He genuinely didn't know, because he had just been healing Mai Shiranui's injuries. Who would have thought that he would look up and see this scene...

“But judging from your expression, you must have been rejected.” Yuan Chen said matter-of-factly.

"No way! There's absolutely no way that's possible!" Mai Shiranui vehemently denied, then looked at her grandfather and Maki beside her and said, "Grandpa! And Maki! What are you two talking about?!"

Upon hearing Wu's words, the two exchanged a glance, then shrugged in unison, their faces showing helplessness, clearly knowing that the matter could not be discussed any further...

Yuan Chen briefly explained his purpose for coming here. When Mai Shiranui learned that Yuan Chen had actually come to become an apprentice, she was first stunned, then showed a surprised expression, and then frowned and thought for a while before she understood the reason.

Thinking this, Mai Shiranui looked at Yuan Chen with a resentful expression and said, "So, you just wanted to have a simple spar and experience the wonders of the Shiranui style... but you went too far for that honor called the Lost Assassination Fist?"

“Yes.” Yuan Chen nodded.

"What?! It's right here!" Hearing Yuan Chen's calm reply, Mai Shiranui covered her head and angrily lashed out:

"How can I be your senior sister if this is the case! Even if you successfully become my disciple, I won't be able to guide you, the newly arrived junior brother, with the attitude of a senior sister! This is outrageous!"

Hearing Mai Shiranui's unwillingness, Yuan Chen, who was standing to the side, also felt it was difficult to comment. He stretched out his hand and said with a strange expression, "Even without this match, we would have sparred sooner or later... The result wouldn't have changed."

Upon hearing this, Mai Shiranui tilted her head back and thought about it for a moment. Although somewhat unwilling, she then nodded bitterly and said:

"It seems that's true... But even so! In the Shiranui school's philosophy, you are still my junior brother! Of course, I won't bully you, but you must respect me!"

Seeing Mai Shiranui's excited expression, Yuan Chen crossed his arms, tilted his head, and said suspiciously, "But you might be adopted into the Martial God School, huh..."

"..." Mai Shiranui remained silent, then turned her gaze to Hanzo Shiranui standing to the side.

Feeling the gaze of his granddaughter, Hanzo Shiranui showed a hint of embarrassment on his face.

Meanwhile, despite being best friends, Genryusai Maki showed no hesitation in stabbing her best friend in the back when faced with a top genius like Yuan Chen.

"Um, we refuse to accept it."

"Hey! Maki!" Mai Shiranui clenched her fist and laughed, "Didn't you say you were the most loyal when you were a biker gang member? How come you betray them so smoothly now, you bastard!"