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Therefore, just as Riku was watching Kanon, Kanon was also watching Kid, who had been entangled with her throughout the game. When the four members of the Deimon team attacked Kid together, Kanon was mainly responsible for blocking the players from the west and clearing a path for the other three. Those ordinary high school students were no match for Kanon. They were pushed around and defeated as soon as they made contact. So when Kid chose to run on his own, Kanon immediately turned around and chased after him.

Hiruma started half a beat slower than Kid, and with his physical abilities, he could never catch up with Kid. Kanon also started half a beat slower than Kid, but with Kanon's physical abilities, catching up with Kid by five or six body lengths was easy for her!

Just a step before the scoring line, Kanon pinned Kidd firmly to the ground!

"It's done!" "Hooray!" "Fantastic!" The members of the Mud Gate team cheered.

This ball happened to be the last of the West team's four attacking opportunities in a round, meaning that after the Deemon successfully defended against the West's attack, possession... changed hands.

The Western Army suffered a major blow. Kidd slowly got up and let out a soft sigh: "Sigh, as expected, always thinking about good things will only lead to a bad outcome in the end."

Now the Western Rangers had no time to launch a counterattack against Deimos. Under Hiruma's control, the ball was passed around in Deimos's backcourt a few times, successfully running out of time and bringing the game to an end. Kidd could only sigh in despair.

"44 to 36, Demimon Bat wins."

Author's Note: This chapter has already reached 3,000 words without me even realizing it. The battle with the Western Army is over, so let's move on to a few more chapters of lighthearted storyline.

Section 302, Chapter 299: A Brief Separation

The dust settled. Although Deimon won by 9 points on paper, the situation was still very dangerous. After the referee blew the final whistle, Mamoru, Mizoroku, Yuki, and Rinne on the bench were almost paralyzed with fear. The players on the court, while happy, couldn't help but feel lingering fear: "If the masked man 23 hadn't been able to stop Kidd..."

This was a hard-won victory, so important that no one dared to react immediately. It took a while for them to gradually accept reality—Demon Bat had advanced to the Tokyo regional finals, and had also emerged victorious from the fierce competition in Tokyo, securing a ticket to the national tournament.

Kurita's tears progressed from moist eyes to stinging tears, and then to a torrent of tears. This was the result of their hard work, from a small team of only three veterans to the Deimon team that is now like a big family. Hiruma and Kurita have experienced the most and suffered the most.

"You fat pig, there's still the national tournament to play, what are you crying about now!" Compared to Kurita, Hiruma wasn't as easily moved to tears, or rather, he was a man who was better at disguising himself. He didn't show excessive excitement, but seeing him chasing after his teammates and laughing and scolding them, he was actually overjoyed!

"YA-HA! You brat, well done." When Hiruma ran to Hanon's side, he specifically thanked her: "On that last ball, my plan was seen through by that brat with the furry eyebrows. If it weren't for you, the outcome of this game would have been hard to say." Well, in a good mood, Hiruma also gave Kid a nickname, which was undoubtedly also "brat".

"Hehe, I only did a little bit of work." The opaque mask covered most of Hanon's face, but revealed the corners of her mouth that were turned up. This kind of experience of winning the competition and contributing a "near-decisive kill" at the crucial moment was undoubtedly gratifying.

"I will help you achieve the goal shown on that television."

Hiruma was taken aback, but then he understood what Kanon meant: After forcing Kanon to join the team through threats, Hiruma and Kurita made a grand vow in front of the TV set filled with the names of Deimon players, a TV set that represented everyone's dreams. Their words were youthful and passionate. Now that he thought about it, it was those words that moved Kanon and made her truly willing to join the team. Otherwise, given the connections and personal strength that Kanon could mobilize, the outcome of the matter might have been very different.

"Hehehe, you're finally being honest now, you brat!" Hiruma and Kanon's relationship has progressed a bit further: "Your name should be signed on that TV set too."

"Me? What should I sign? Lightspeed Mask 23?" That is indeed a question. Kanon's identity is completely kept secret in Deimon. Apart from playing in the game, he has no interaction with others. Unlike Sena, although he has not revealed his identity, Monta and others know his identity. Moreover, Sena was the team manager before, so it is natural for him to sign on the TV.

"Revealing my identity..." That really is a problem, and Kanon is a little conflicted, but it's not something that needs an immediate answer.

At this moment, the West team players also came over. After the game, there always needs to be time for both sides to communicate, which is also a manifestation of sportsmanship. Riku and Sena, Tetsuma and Monta had been entangled throughout the game, so they had a lot to say. Kidd also exchanged a few words with Hiruma and specifically sought out Kanon.

"Eyeshield Mask 23, although I don't know what kind of person is behind the mask, you performed very well in this match. This is the first time I have encountered such a strong challenge." Kidd reached out and shook hands tightly with Kanon.

Hanon was also quite impressed, saying in a rough voice, "Your passing was amazing, so accurate and fast, it really opened my eyes... It's a pity that Deimon advanced this time. You seem to be a second-year high school student, so come back next year!"

"Huh? Why wait until next year?" Kidd was stunned at first, then realized that Kanon didn't understand the situation: "So you didn't know that we still have a resurrection battle to fight!"

Kanon sighed again. She really didn't know there was a revival battle... Because it was a major tournament, the top three in Tokyo could qualify for the national tournament. In the semifinals, the West lost to Deimon, but they could still fight for the last spot in the third-place match.

"...Haha, alright then, I wish you victory, and then let's fight again in the national tournament~"

The match ended there, and next up was the match between the Royal White Knights and the Panto Spider. Most of the Deimon members stayed to watch, but Kanon went straight home.

Because Kanon has another thing to do today—a short farewell.

As Kuroki Gensai prepared to take his leave, Rito naturally followed him.

Since the end of the decisive match, Kuroki and Rito have been living in seclusion at the Takakaze family for over a month. Although they still train regularly, a martial artist of Kuroki's level needs to undergo special training from time to time to continue improving. The reason they have been able to endure until now is because of their deep bond with Kirito and Kanon.

The driver from the Eagle Wind family drove very steadily, taking Hanon home all the way. As the sun set, it was the moment when Kuroki and Rito said goodbye.

Kiji patted Kuroki on the shoulder: "My old friend, after this parting, it may be a year or two before we meet again... I really envy you, being able to travel everywhere."

Kuroki smiled, a rare occurrence for him: "It's hard to believe that you would say something like that."

Indeed, who would have thought that in the past, Kirito Takakaze, who spent 360 out of 365 days traveling around the world, would now become a devoted family man who loves his niece dearly and stays at home to take care of his younger relatives?

After speaking with Kiri, Kuroki took another opportunity to speak a few words to Kanon alone. Kanon told Kuroki about the assassin she encountered in the previous competition, but she didn't dare to tell Kiri, otherwise Kiri would have stopped all of Kanon's activities and locked her up at home to protect her.

"The assassin you mentioned before used the 'Illusion' move from the Kunlun School's Snake Form Fist. Before striking, he used feints, breathing, and vision to mislead his opponent. The better the opponent's ability to anticipate, the more likely they are to fall into his trap." Kuroki Gensai was knowledgeable and familiar with the "Illusion" move.

"'Illusion,' huh? Sounds impressive, but it's really nothing special. If we fight again, I'm sure I can easily defeat that guy!" Hanon's real focus was on something else: "However, Kunlun School Snake Fist... so the assassin is from China?"

“Chinese martial arts have a long history and are widely spread, but I can’t be sure about that,” Kuroki said. “Kane, since you participated in the Deadly Elimination Tournament, you have stepped into the realm of the underworld. You must always be vigilant and be prepared to deal with unknown dangers.”

"Yes, thank you for your guidance, Master."

"Everyone says I don't want to take on any more disciples..." He couldn't bring himself to be stern with the smiling Hanako. He wouldn't see her for a long time anyway, so letting her call him "Master" a few times wouldn't hurt...

Author's Note: Let's adopt a serious and earnest expression as we face the world in darkness!

Section 303 Leave of Absence Form; there will be a free chapter tonight.

Hi everyone, as the title says, I need to use a leave slip today! Last night, the company dinner went on for a long time, and I was too tired from taking my drunk colleagues home, so I really don't have time to write two chapters.

This is my first time using a leave slip, and I don't know if it will work. I've been asking around all day, and I'm really nervous...

In short, please understand~ As an apology, I will release a free chapter tonight, and I will try to release it at 18 pm.

Happy New Year everyone! Let's step into 2020 together!

P.S.: Drink in moderation at the end of the year. Last night, I took a female colleague home, and she was drunk and kept crying...

Section 304, Chapter 300: The Eating Contest in Shoukuo Town

Perhaps it was Kuroki and Rito's departure that made Kanon a little sad. The next day, she went to Mr. Shirogane's gym, where her friends were. On this lazy Sunday, seeing the lovely fitness girls was a comforting thing.

"Haha, is something on your mind, Hanon?" Coach Machigaki immediately noticed Hanon's melancholy and gave her a cheerful, encouraging smile: "Difficulties can't be overcome by muscles. As long as you train hard, you'll definitely be able to solve your troubles."

"Probably. I was just saying goodbye to an acquaintance and I'm a little sad." Hana rubbed her forehead. "But, it's really hard to believe you're saying that in this state..."

At this moment, Machi was banging his head on the ground—he wasn't just "acting out of a fit of rage," but rather doing a back-bridge exercise. Three girls, Sakura Hibiki, Uehara Ayaka, and Kanadein Akemi, were sitting on him, looking strange and a bit lewd, a very unusual sight indeed.

Ms. Tachibana Satomi also came to the gym and was standing next to Kanon, complaining, "I knew this scene was too shocking! But no one thought it was out of place at all. It's so great that you came, Kanon!"

"This movement also helps relieve tension~" Coach Machigaku still smiled broadly with his eyes narrowed: "Sakura Hibiki was also preoccupied just now, but her emotions stabilized a lot after sitting for a while, right?"

Hibiki jumped off Masao: "Hey, it relieved a little stress, but it's not enough. I'm so embarrassed—I have to run a relay race at the sports meet, and I'm the crucial fourth runner."

The transition from summer to autumn is the season for various sports. Deimon High School held its sports meet this week, while the Imperial Sakura Academy's sports meet is scheduled for next week. Hibiki, who usually dislikes trouble and dresses like a gyaru (a Japanese girl who dresses like a sassy girl), would normally disdain participating in such group activities. However, this year Imperial Sakura Academy decided to adopt an "Odyssey of Equality" approach, using a lottery to determine who would participate. "Unfortunately," Hibiki, whose luck in drawing lots is always poor, was selected for the final event of the sports meet: the 4x100 relay.

"Sigh, the pressure is immense," Xiang sighed.

"Oh, Hibiki, don't put too much pressure on yourself," Ms. Rimi advised. "It's a great opportunity to participate in the competition. Look at Gina, she really wanted to do well at the sports meet, but she didn't win anything and got so angry that she stopped coming to the gym."

"Oh? Hibiki, you're not good at running?" Kanon asked.

“Of course.” Hibiki casually put his arm around Rimi-sensei’s shoulder. “People like me and you, teacher, are obviously not the type to run fast. Akemi and Ayaka are the real running champions!”

"Oh no, I've been mistaken for Hibiki's teammate?" Ms. Rimi was bewildered. She was a perfectly normal teacher who didn't participate in the sports meet, so how did she end up on Hibiki's side? And Hibiki's classification criteria were clearly "chubby"...

Hibiki looked Kanon up and down for a moment, then suddenly clicked his tongue in admiration and said, "Kanon, you have a great figure too! You must be very good at sports~ Sigh, we're not cut out for it, we can't beat those long-legged girls in sprints."

Ms. Rimi: "Hey, are you implying that my legs are short?!"

Then it was Coach Machi's turn to explain: "Although we can't change our body and bones, we can change the composition of our muscles. If you train the muscles you use when running, you can still improve your performance." What followed was a tutorial on how to train the hamstrings on the back of the thighs, also known as the "accelerator muscles," which are very helpful for running and also have a butt-lifting effect... cough cough, this effect made Hibiki Sakura go into a frenzy, and she started training with full enthusiasm.

Everyone else was stunned, not because of Hibiki's godlike aura, nor because Coach Machio suddenly started taking off his clothes, but because they saw... Hibiki's crotch was ripped.

"Ah, it's cracked." —by Hana

"Ah, it's cracked." —Satomi-sensei

"Ah, it's cracked." — Zhu Mei

"Ah, it's cracked." —by Ayaka

……

"Ah, how did my pants rip..." Hibiki spent the entire afternoon muttering to herself. It was so embarrassing, so incredibly embarrassing. Kanon felt that this was probably similar to the time her uncle caught her and Mieko in their room.

Embarrassed, Hibiki changed her clothes and fled the gym at top speed. Kanon and the other gym girls had no choice but to leave with Hibiki. They then strolled around the Shukucho area, enjoying their leisure time.

Ayaka asked, "Where do we go next?"

Ms. Rimi chuckled and said, "How about we go shopping?" However, this plan was quickly rejected by everyone. Hibiki and Ayaka were both high school students and didn't have the purchasing power. Akemi was not interested, and Kanon was even less so. As a straight man at heart, she hated shopping the most in her past life.

"Hey, should we look for a bodybuilding competition to watch?" This was Zhu Mei's suggestion, which also caused everyone to break out in a cold sweat: "There aren't that many bodybuilding competitions at this time of year!"

As the one who makes the sarcastic remarks, Kanon offers a very normal option: "If you ask me, how about we go for some afternoon tea?"

"Great!" The suggestion was unanimously approved, but...

"This isn't the afternoon tea I wanted..." Kanon lamented. Before her was a large sign that read "Shukusho-cho Eating Contest," and Hibiki was sitting at the table, stuffing himself with food...

"Awooo, waaaah, I, Hanane, am so frustrated with my appetite!" Hibiki mumbled, her mouth full of food. Hanane could only sweat profusely and admit defeat: "As expected of Hibiki... This appetite is simply inhuman. I, Hanane, am willing to call you the strongest!"

"Ah, isn't this Miss Kanon?" Suddenly someone came over to greet Kanon. Kanon turned her head and saw several familiar faces. It turned out to be Yamashita Kazuo and Tokita Ohma! Behind them were "Strangling King" Imai Kosuke, "Fighting King" Okubo Naoya, and "Giant Killer" Kaneda Suekichi.

"Huh?" Hana was astonished. What kind of miraculous encounter was this!

"How did you all end up together? Also, wasn't Tokita Ohma supposed to be recuperating?"

Yamashita Kazuo explained, "It's almost the end of the year, and Mr. Wang Ma is recovering very well, so we can all meet up and get together."

Wang Ma nodded to Hanon in greeting, then stretched his body: "It's been more than a month since I've had a fight, and I feel like I'm rusty... This eating contest might help me relieve some of my boredom."