My Anime Girlfriends

Afterwards, I returned to my room and looked at the place where I had lived with Sakura, recalling all the things that had happened over the years. I couldn't help but shed tears.

At this moment, God walked out from a corner of the room and said, "It seems you have explained everything. Let's go then."

"Hmm..." I nodded weakly.

Seeing my expression, the 'god' smiled slightly, and a white light flashed from his hand. We disappeared from the room.

Chapter 36 Mutual Destruction: The Beginning of Another World

In a strange space, two "humans" are constantly fighting, but their battle can no longer be called a battle between "humans".

"What... is that all? I told you, you can't beat me until you abandon those pointless emotions. No... I should say that after you abandon those pointless emotions, you can probably fight me to a draw. But no matter what, there's only one outcome for you, and that is... death." A handsome young man with a cold expression said in an emotionless voice.

“Death… if that’s really the case, perhaps it wouldn’t be so bad, but if you ask me to abandon my feelings, my only answer is ‘no.’” The speaker was a “person” with the same appearance as the young man who had spoken earlier, but his expression was not cold but anxious.

"Oh...you're not afraid of death, then why don't you just let me kill you? Why did you run away? Don't you find it boring?"

"Boring? I don't think so. I just want to find a way to kill you."

"Oh... really? I'm really looking forward to it. Who will be the winner, you who have the same power as me but can't use it to fight, or me who has completely mastered the methods of fighting?"

"Hmph, we'll only know after we try." With that, she rushed over and appeared behind the cold-blooded youth in an instant, raising her fist and striking him hard.

The cool-headed youth dodged the attack while saying, "No need to waste any more time. I know all your fighting styles, and I know nothing you do not. This is the difference between us, the difference in strength." He had barely finished speaking when he struck the anxious-looking youth heavily. (From now on, the cool-headed youth will be called Youth 'A', and the anxious youth will be called Youth 'B'.)

Youth B immediately flew out like a meteor, but after flying a distance, he steadied himself and charged forward again. However, he was only met with attacks from Youth A, attacks like shockwaves from 'Dragon Ball'. After being repelled again, Youth B immediately summoned a battle sword and shouted "Six Paths of Reincarnation!" The sword light around him transformed into layers of afterimages before turning into a single, multicolored sword light that attacked Youth A.

The young man smiled after seeing the attack, then summoned his sword and seemingly casually slashed out. However, when the blades met, there was no expected collision sound; instead, they canceled each other out.

The voice of Youth A came again: "I told you, I know all your moves by heart, so of course I know how to counter them. Now, take my strike." With that, Youth A unleashed three slashes. Although it was only three slashes, it sealed off all the space around Youth B. With no other option, Youth B had to take the blow head-on.

"boom……"

A violent collision echoed, and when they looked at Youth B again, he was covered in injuries. However, Youth B's injuries had healed completely in a short period of time, all of which proved that they were not human.

The battle continued, but the young man had no advantage. He was always getting injured. Although he could recover quickly, he was almost never fully recovered. As soon as he recovered, he would be injured again.

At this moment, they stood facing each other with knives drawn. Suddenly, the young man A sneered and said in his emotionless voice, "I'm tired of playing this game. So I hereby declare the game... over."

His hand had already pierced through the young man's body, but given the young man's terrifying regenerative abilities, this shouldn't be a problem. Strangely, after the young man withdrew his hand, the young man's injuries showed no signs of healing; instead, like an ordinary human, large amounts of blood continued to flow from the wound.

Looking at the bleeding wounds on the young man's body, the young man laughed and said, "When we fight each other with our bare hands, injuries don't heal like they do when we use weapons. So... die!"

Now, Youth A's hand is piercing through Youth B's body, but Youth A's expression is no longer cold; instead, it's filled with tension, because his hands are also being tightly gripped by Youth B. Youth B smiles and slowly says, "I'm sorry, I promised her that no matter where I am, I will never forget her. Although I haven't fulfilled many of my promises to her, I must fulfill this one. Even if it means death, I cannot forget her. So… it's over."

"What...? You mean you're going to...?"

Amidst the shouts of Youth A, they vanished from this space together, for Youth B ultimately perished alongside Youth A.

I slowly opened my eyes and looked at the empty sky before me. I couldn't help but think, "How am I still alive? Didn't I perish together with another version of myself?"

"Death? How could you possibly die? Didn't I tell you, unless I die first, don't even think about it?" said the "god" who brought me back. (God: Hey, Immortal, why don't I have a name yet...? Immortal: I'm so sorry, I seem to have forgotten. God: How do you want to die...? Immortal: Waaah... I'm sorry, Lord Void. Void: "You should have said so earlier!" He released the wounded immortal and said with a smile.)

"Then why...?"

"There's no reason why. You've passed the test and completed your test of the heart," the void said with a smile.

I paused for a moment and said, "A test of the heart?"

Xu Kong smiled and said, "Yes, during the long process of cultivation, you must guard your heart, a heart that dares to face anything, so that you will not feel lonely."

I paused for a moment and murmured, "The courage to face everything?"

"Alright, that's enough. Now you're entering the second world. Live well." After saying that, he kicked me away without waiting for my reaction.

In a state of complete disorientation, I arrived at the second space I had traversed...

Chapter 37 First Encounter with Mai Shiranui

After I regained consciousness, I heard Void's voice say, "Now you're in the world of King of Fighters. I've arranged an identity for you, and I've also done something to your body... You'll find out later. So, live well."

I quickly sorted through the information he left me. My current identity is an orphan adopted by Mai Shiranui's grandfather, Hanzo Shiranui. My name is Dong Tian and my age is nine.

As for why he adopted me, it was because he had previously visited his old friend, the senior master Chin Gentsai, in a mountainous area of ​​China, and also told him about his search for a successor to the 'Shiranui School'. While the two of them were chatting, they suddenly felt a powerful aura emanating from the woods behind the house, followed by a pillar of fire shooting straight into the sky. They immediately rushed to the scene.

When they arrived at the scene, they saw a clearing burned by flames and me engulfed in flames. When they saw me, I looked at them with emotionless eyes and coldly asked, "Are you afraid of me? Yes, because I am a monster..." After I finished speaking, the flames around me immediately went out, and I slowly walked towards the edge of the forest, but I fainted after only a few steps.

After I woke up, they learned about my special ability to control flames at will. Upon learning I was an orphan, Hanzo Shiranui immediately decided to adopt me and make me his disciple, the successor of their Shiranui school. Because I was weak, Hanzo Shiranui decided to take me back to Japan after I recovered.

After a period of recuperation, my body has recovered, so Hanzo Shiranui has decided to take me back to Japan today.

After learning the above information, I couldn't help but think, "It seems there's going to be another problem." I looked around and realized I was in a room in a traditional Chinese building.

Just then, the door to the room was pushed open, and an old man with white hair covering his eyes, a large red, bulbous nose, carrying a gourd of wine, wearing green clothes, and with one shoe broken, entered the room. It was indeed Chin Gentsai from "The King of Fighters." He said, "Little Tian, ​​you're up! I thought you weren't up yet. Hurry up and get ready. You're going to Japan with your master soon. If you don't get up, the plane will take off."

I immediately jumped out of bed and said, "I understand, Grandpa Chin Gentsai, I'll be right there." Then I got dressed and went out. I followed Chin Gentsai to the hall, where I immediately saw a dignified old man exuding the aura of a powerful figure. Needless to say, it was Hanzo Shiranui. I immediately went up to him, bowed, and said, "Good morning, Master. I'm sorry I'm late."

He nodded and said in Mandarin, "Heavens, let's set off once we're ready. Well then..." He bowed to Zhen Yuanzhai and said, "Farewell, I'm sorry to have bothered you these past few days."

Zhen Yuanzhai quickly waved his hand and said, "No need to be so polite. As long as you come to see this old man again in the future, that's enough. Then..." He then patted my head and said, "Goodbye, Xiao Tian."

I nodded and said, "Goodbye, Grandpa Zhenyuanzhai. I'll come back to see you in the future. I still have a lot to learn from you."

Chin Gentsai chuckled and patted my head, saying, "Hehe... then I'll wait for you to come back."

As we said goodbye, I followed Hanzo Shiranui to the nearest city, boarded a plane to Japan, and looked out at the sky. I couldn't help but think about the future, wondering when I would leave this place.

After we got off the plane, my current master took me to a dojo, but the dojo was a bit deserted. At that moment, a small figure rushed out of the dojo, an adorable little girl with a ponytail, about five or six years old, who shouted in Japanese, "Grandpa, come back!" From her clothes and the way she addressed Hanzo Shiranui, I immediately knew who she was. Although it was a miniature version, I was certain that she was Mai Shiranui.

Shiranui Hanzo immediately picked her up and said with a smile, "Little Mai, are you being a good girl? Have you been training hard?" Then he pointed at me and said, "Come here, Grandpa will introduce you to a new friend. He is Grandpa's new disciple. He will inherit our 'Shiranui Style' with you and carry it forward."

Young Mai Shiranui immediately turned her gaze to me, her expression one of great excitement, seemingly pleased by my appearance. I promptly greeted her in Japanese, "Hello, Miss Mai. I am Master's newest apprentice, my name is Dong Tian. (I learned this while I was recovering from my injuries; I already knew it, but I had to learn it again to avoid arousing suspicion.)" Mai Shiranui immediately jumped down from Hanzo's arms and looked at me, asking, "Why did Grandpa take you as his apprentice? You don't look any different!"

I immediately held out my hand and said, "Miss Xiao Wu, look!" A colorful flame instantly ignited in my hand. Upon seeing the flame, Xiao Huo Wu clapped her little hands and jumped up and down, exclaiming, "So beautiful...hehe..."

Then, following my master's instructions, I moved into the room next to Mai Shiranui's. After I settled in, Hanzo Shiranui had already prepared dinner. After I sat down, I ate my first meal in Japan. Mai Shiranui kept putting food on my plate, probably because I was now the only friend around her age. Seeing how well Mai Shiranui and I got along, Hanzo Shiranui couldn't help but smile.

Chapter 38 Absolute Territory

After washing up in the morning, I followed Hanzo Shiranui to the main hall. After a simple breakfast, Mai Shiranui and I began our training for the day. Since there were some other students training at the dojo, Mai and I went with our master to the backyard for individual instruction. Perhaps because we were still young, the training wasn't very intense, and Hanzo Shiranui only taught Mai and me some basic taijutsu.

After I easily finished my morning classes, Shiranui Hanzo immediately asked me with a smile, "Xiao Tian, ​​how are you feeling?"

I immediately bowed and said, "Master, these seem very simple. Can you teach me more powerful moves?"

Shiranui Hanzo paused for a moment, then said seriously, "That will be very difficult. Aren't you afraid?"

I immediately replied, "Yes, Master, I'm not afraid, so please teach me!"

Hearing this, Hanzo Shiranui immediately stood up and said proudly, "Very well! As expected of my disciple!" After saying that, he told Mai Shiranui, who was practicing, to stop. He slowly walked to the middle of the courtyard, stood there, and looked at me, saying slowly, "For us ninjas and martial artists, there is a limit. Before we break through this limit, although we can become very strong, even if we are strong, it is still limited. But when we break through this limit, we will reach another powerful realm, which we call 'Absolute Domain'." After saying that, a powerful aura immediately burst forth from his body, pressing down on Mai Shiranui and me. I was fine, but Mai Shiranui was not. She was already sitting on the ground, her face turned pale, and sweat streamed down her cute little face.

Seeing this, I hurriedly used my small body to shield her. A powerful pressure instantly pressed down on me, and I couldn't help but laugh at myself. I was not yet able to resist this aura because most of my power had been sealed. All I could use was less than the initial level of 'human' power and that fire control ability.

Under Hanzo Shiranui's imposing aura, I felt a wave of discomfort. Soon, flames involuntarily erupted from my body. After the flames appeared, the pressure lessened considerably, but the oppressive feeling still lingered. There was no other way. Although my power was sealed, my mental strength remained. I immediately sensed how Hanzo Shiranui was using his power, and I discovered that he was using a method similar to unlocking a 'genetic lock' to unleash a powerful latent force.

After learning how to use the Absolute Territory, I couldn't help but smile and began to simulate the way this power erupted within my body. Soon, to Hanzo Shiranui's astonishment, a power that could almost rival Hanzo's aura burst forth from my small body—the power of the 'Absolute Territory' that Hanzo had mentioned.

Sensing the power of my 'Absolute Territory', Hanzo Shiranui immediately withdrew all his outward aura and slowly walked in front of me. I, on the other hand, felt exhausted and collapsed to the ground because I was not used to the way the 'Absolute Territory' was unleashed.

Shiranui Hanzo slowly helped me up from the ground, pressing tightly on my shoulders. He suddenly looked up and laughed loudly, "Haha... Little Tian, ​​you really are a genius, and an excellent successor to our 'Shiranui-ryu'! You possess the power of 'Absolute Territory' at the age of nine. It seems you will definitely carry on the glory of our 'Shiranui-ryu'! Haha..."

After I finished laughing, Hanzo carried me back to my room and gestured that I could rest for a while before walking out with a smile.

Not long after Hanzo left, Mai Shiranui quietly ran in, stood in front of me, and said with concern, "Thank you for just now, Brother Xiaotian..."

Hearing this address, both strange and familiar, I was stunned for a moment, my expression immediately darkening. I couldn't help but think to myself, "Tian-gege has always been what she calls me. Now we're in different worlds. I wonder how she is now. Yingkong, Tian-gege, I'm so sorry!"

Thinking of this, I looked at the young Mai and said, "Miss Mai, I'm very tired and want to rest, so I..."

Mai Shiranui immediately smiled and said, "Brother Tian, ​​you can rest now. I won't bother you." As she spoke, she sat quietly beside me.

A large bead of sweat and a few black lines immediately appeared on my forehead. I meant to tell her to leave, but I didn't expect her to think that way. But I was too tired, so I decided to stay here and immediately closed my eyes and fell into a deep sleep.

Just as I closed my eyes, that damned voice from the void came again. He said, "Now you know how to use the 'Absolute Domain.' As for your seal, a small part of it will automatically unlock after a while. In about five years, you will be able to use the 'Ultimate Power,' and in ten years, you will recover to the 'Earth Rank' power. However, you cannot use power beyond this world. You can use the 'Universe Ring,' though. In addition, I will give you the power to control the wind. Anyway, there are still twelve years until the first KOF tournament, so just live well."

Seeing his comment made me feel depressed again. I would live well even without you saying so, so why does he always end with "live well" and emphasize it so much?

……………………………………Time Divider…………………………………………

After learning that I had activated the 'Absolute Territory', my master Hanzo Shiranui began to train me in a way that was many times more rigorous than before. However, to be honest, the 'Shiranui Style' taijutsu is not very strong, but the ability to use 'fire' in combat is a relatively powerful skill.

Aside from training, there's almost nothing else to do every day, but there are still some joys in life. After training, I usually spend time with Xiao Huowu, and she seems to enjoy being with me too, because I always tell her stories and interesting things from the outside world.

Time flies, it's been 4 years already. I'm 13 years old now, and I'm over 1.6 meters tall. With my above-average looks and long black hair, I can say I'm a handsome little guy.

These past few years of training have given me strength surpassing that of Hanzo Shiranui, which naturally greatly pleased my master. Today, he called me to his side, pointed to the disciples in the dojo, and said, "Little Tian, ​​I have nothing more to teach you. Today, if you defeat everyone here, you can leave and go out to train." As soon as he finished speaking, the disciples in the dojo surrounded me. With Hanzo Shiranui's command, all the disciples shouted and rushed forward.

While I was entangled with my disciples, Shiranui Hanzo had already sat down with his old friend Yamada Jubei, drinking tea and chatting. Yamada Jubei looked at me, who was fighting with my disciples, and said with a smile, "It seems you have found a good successor. He has already surpassed you at such a young age. His future is limitless. Why don't you marry your lovely granddaughter to him? That would be a good choice."

After Yamada Jubei finished speaking, Shiranui Hanzo glanced at me, took a sip of tea, and said, "I would have done it even without you telling me. However, they are still young, so I plan to talk to them about it later."

Yamada Jubei smiled and said, "Well then, congratulations in advance, hehe..."

I quickly dealt with those disciples, then approached Hanzo Shiranui, bowed slightly, and said, "Master, I have completed your orders!"

Shiranui Hanzo nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Good! Xiaotian, you did a great job! I've already had your luggage prepared. You can arrange the rest of your time yourself!"

I immediately thanked her and said, "Thank you, Master. I'd like to say goodbye to Xiao Wu before I leave!"

Upon hearing this, Hanzo Shiranui happily said, "Mai? Hehe... Go ahead!"

"Thank you, Master Xie!" I said immediately with a smile and ran towards the inner room.

Chapter 39 Going Out and Extreme Flow

After running into the inner room, I immediately rushed towards Mai Shiranui's room, but when I opened the door, I found she wasn't there. I had no choice but to search for her everywhere. Finally, I found her by the pond in the yard, throwing pebbles into it. From her expression, I could tell she wasn't in a good mood. Although Mai Shiranui is only 10 years old, her physique already far surpasses that of her peers, laying a solid foundation for her future.

I slowly walked up behind her, patted her head, and said with a smile, "If you keep throwing stones into it, you'll fill the pond up."

Upon hearing my voice, Mai Shiranui immediately puffed out her cute little face and turned to look at me, saying in a reproachful tone, "Brother Tian, ​​I already knew when Grandpa was testing you, but why didn't you tell me before that you were going out to train?"

I realized she was just being a little temperamental, so I immediately smiled and said, "That's because I didn't want you to worry. I'm here to say goodbye now!"

After hearing my explanation, Mai Shiranui tilted her cute little face and thought for a while before asking, "Brother Tian, ​​when will you be back this time? Will it be a long time?"

When Mai Shiranui asked me this, I thought for a moment and said, "Well... I don't know either, but I can assure you that I will come back to see you once a year."

Upon hearing this, Mai Shiranui immediately smiled and said, "Really? Brother Tian, ​​you said it yourself, that you would come back once a year."

I immediately smiled and said, "Really! I promise! I'll bring Xiao Wu lots of fun things, but... Xiao Wu has to promise me you'll train hard!"